2020 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE air conditioning

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Overheating of engine and transmission
In certain driving conditions, such as driving in mountainous areas or hot weather, there isa risk of the engine or transmission overheat-ing, especially when carrying heavy loads.
Engine power may be temporarily limited.
Remove any auxiliary lights mounted in front of the grille when driving in hotweather.
If the temperature in the engine's coolingsystem becomes too high, a warning sym-bol will appear in the instrument panel along with the message
Engine
temperature High temperature Stop
safely. Pull over to a safe location and let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool down.
If the message
Engine temperature
High temperature Turn off engine orEngine coolant Level low, turn off
engine is displayed, stop the vehicle and
turn off the engine.
If the transmission begins to overheat, an alternative gear shifting program will beselected. An integrated protective functionwill also be activated, the warning symbolwill illuminate and the message
Transmission warm Reduce speed to
lower temperature or Transmission hot
Stop safely, wait for cooling will be dis- played in the instrument panel. Follow the recommendations given by reducingspeed or stopping the vehicle safely andletting the engine idle for a few minutes tolet the transmission cool.
If the vehicle begins to overheat, the airconditioning may be temporarily switchedoff.
After a prolonged period of driving indemanding conditions, do not turn off theengine immediately after stopping.
NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to operate for a short time after the engine isswitched off.
Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol Meaning
High engine temperature. Follow the recommendations provided.
Low coolant level. Follow the recommendations provided.
Transmission hot/overheated/ cooling. Follow the recommen-dations provided.
Related information
Refilling coolant (p. 610)
Driving with a trailer (p. 465)
Preparing for a long trip (p. 450)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Climate control system service
Service and repairs on the air conditioning system should only be done by an authorizedworkshop.
Troubleshooting and repairsThe air conditioning system contains a fluores- cent tracer substance. Ultraviolet light is usedto search for leaks in the system. Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
Vehicles with R134a refrigerant
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains the refrigerant R134a under pressure. Serviceand repairs to the system should only bedone by an authorized workshop.
Related information
Volvo's service program (p. 596)
Replacing a windshield with head- up display
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Vehicles with a head-up display have a spe- cial type of windshield that meets therequirements for displaying projected infor-mation.
Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop for assistance replacing thewindshield. The correct type of replacementwindshield must be used in order for the head-up display to function properly.
Related information
Head-up display
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Cleaning the head-up display
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Opening and closing the hood
To open the hood, pull the lever in the pas- senger compartment and then turn the han-dle under the hood.
Opening the hood
Pull the lever near the pedals to release the hood from its fully closed position.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS) standards (Canada).Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicablesafety standards, as evidenced by the certifi-cation label on the driver's side B-pillar (thestructural member at the side of the vehicle, atthe rear of the driver's door opening). Thislabel also includes codes for paint color, etc.For further information regarding these regula-tions, please consult your Volvo retailer. U.S.models have the upper decal; Canadian mod-els have the lower one. Engine oil. This label contains the recom-
mended engine oil specifications.
Decal A/C. Refrigerant R134a.
NOTE
The decals shown in the Owner's Manual do not claim to be exact reproductions ofthose found in the vehicle. The purpose isto show approximately how they look andabout where they are located on the vehi-cle. The information that applies for yourvehicle in particular is found on the decalon the vehicle.
Related information
Air conditioning specifications (p. 671)

SPECIFICATIONS
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Fuel tank volume
The fuel tank's refillable volume is shown in the table below.
All models
Liter (approx) 70
US gallons (approx) 18.5
Related information
Refueling (p. 453)
Octane rating (p. 455)
Air conditioning specifications
The climate system in the vehicle uses a freon-free R134a refrigerant. For informationregarding the refrigerant, refer to the decallocated on the inside of the hood.
The prescribed grades and volumes for fluids and lubricants in the air conditioning systemare shown in the tables below.
A/C Decal
Decal for R134a
Refrigerant
Vehicles with R134a refrigerant
Weight Prescribed grade
1050 g (2.31 lbs) R134a
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains the refrigerant R134a under pressure. Serviceand repairs to the system should only bedone by an authorized workshop.
Compressor oil
Volume Prescribed grade
120 ml (4.06 fl. oz.) PAG SP-A2
Evaporator
CAUTION
The A/C system evaporator must never be repaired or replaced with a previously usedevaporator. The new evaporator must becertified and labeled in accordance withSAE J2842.
Related information
Climate control system service (p. 605)

INDEX
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1, 2, 3 ...
4WD 431
A
ABSanti-lock brakes 417
AC (Air conditioning) 232
Accessories and extra equipment 37 installation 38
Accessory installation warning 38, 39
Active Bending Lights 162
Adapting driving characteristics 433
Adaptive Cruise Control 290 activating 293
auto-brake 313
change cruise control functionality 297
limitations 296
manage speed 311
passing 317
set time interval 312
standby mode 295
switching target vehicles 310
Symbols and messages 298
troubleshooting 296
turn off 294
WARNING 309
Adjusting the steering wheel 206
Airbag 55
activation/deactivation 59
driver's side 55
passenger side 55, 59
Air bag, see Airbag 55
Air conditioning 232Air conditioning, fluid volume and grade 671
Air distribution 213 air vents 213, 215
changing 214
defrosting 225
recirculation 224
table showing options 216
Air quality 210, 212 allergy and asthma 212
passenger compartment filter 213
Air recirculation 224
Alarm 276 deactivating 277
Allergy and asthma-inducing sub-
stances 212
All Wheel Drive, AWD 431
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 431
All Wheel Drive (four-wheel drive) 431
Android Auto 512, 513, 514Antenna location 264
Apple CarPlay 508, 509, 511
Approach lighting 165
Apps 480
Assistance at risk of collision 364 activating/deactivating 365
at risk of run-off 365
during collision risks from behind 367during collision risks from oncoming
traffic 366
limitations 368
Symbols and messages 369
Audio and media 478 Audio system HD digital radio 489 SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio 490, 491,
492
Auto-climate 224
Auto hold 424
Auto-hold brakes 424 activating/deactivating 425
after collision 426
driver support 280
Automatic car wash 647
Automatic high beam 161
Automatic locking 268
INDEX