2020 VOLVO XC90 catalytic converter

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Demanding driving
In demanding driving conditions, such as
operating the vehicle in hot weather, towing a
trailer, or driving for extended periods at higher
altitudes than normal, it may be advisable to
switch to higher octane fuel (91 or higher) or
to change gasoline brands to fully utilize your
engine’s capacity, and for the smoothest possible
operation.
NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or
changing gasoline brands, it may be necessary
to fill the tank more than once before a
difference in engine operation is noticeable.Fuel FormulationsDo not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock
inhibitor, and do not use lead additives. Besides
damaging the exhaust emission control systems
on your vehicle, lead has been strongly linked to
certain forms of cancer.
Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent.
Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to
certain forms of cancer. If you live in an area where
you must fill your own gas tank, take precautions.
These may include:•
standing upwind away from the filler nozzle
while refueling
•
refueling only at gas stations with vapor
recovery systems that fully seal the mouth of
the filler neck during refueling
•
wearing neoprene gloves while handling a fuel
filler nozzle.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do
not idle the engine except as necessary, service
your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear
gloves or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more information
go to www.P 65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicle.Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas line antifreeze during
winter months, do not add solvents, thickeners,
or other store-bought additives to your vehicle’s
fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems. Overuse may
damage your engine, and some of these additives
contain organically volatile chemicals. Do not
needlessly expose yourself to these chemicals.
WARNING
Never carry a cell phone that is switched
on while refueling your vehicle. If the phone
rings, this may cause a spark that could ignite
gasoline fumes, resulting in fire and injury.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless, and
odorless gas. It is present in all exhaust gases.
If you ever smell exhaust fumes inside the
vehicle, make sure the passenger compartment
is ventilated, and immediately return the
vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician for correction.Deposit control gasoline (detergent
additives)Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline
to control engine deposits. Detergent gasoline
is effective in keeping injectors and intake valves
clean. Consistent use of deposit control gasolines
will help ensure good drivability and fuel economy.
If you are not sure whether the gasoline contains
deposit control additives, check with the service
station operator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of external
fuel injector cleaning systems.Unleaded fuelEach Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter
and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and
Canadian regulations require that pumps delivering
unleaded gasoline be labeled “UNLEADED”. Only
these pumps have nozzles which fit your vehicle’s
filler inlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into
a vehicle labeled “unleaded gasoline only”. Leaded
gasoline damages the threeway catalytic converter
and the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated
use of leaded gasoline will lessen the effectiveness


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WARRANTYIn the U.S. and Canada
This warranty covers repairs resulting from any
defect in material or workmanship which would
cause the vehicle not to meet emission standards
during the applicable warranty period. Some
components considered part of the emission
system applicable to this warranty are listed in the
article “Emission Warranty Parts List – Federal –
U.S. and Canada” in this booklet.
This emission warranty is not conditionally based
on the use of genuine Volvo parts or service.
However, failures which occur as a result of
abuse or lack of maintenance are not eligible for
coverage.
Warranty Period
The federal emissions design and defect warranty
period is two (2) years or 24,000 miles/ 40,000
kilometers, whichever occurs first. Volvo continues
coverage under new car warranty to four (4) years
or 50,000 miles/80,000 kilometers, whichever
occurs first, except for certain specified major
emissions components for which the coverage
is eight (8) years or 80,000 miles/130,000
kilometers, whichever occurs first. These major
components include only the threeway catalytic
converter (TWC), engine control module and the
onboard diagnostic system (OBD). (Refer to the
2020 Emission Warranty Parts List for specific
components’ coverage.) The warranty begins on
the date the vehicle is sold/delivered to the first
retail purchaser or put into service, whichever
occurs first. Any remaining portion of the warranty
is fully transferable to subsequent owners free-of-
charge.Where the warranty applies
This warranty applies to 2020 model year vehicles
sold by Volvo Car USA, LLC, or Volvo Car Canada
Limited, certified for sale, registered and normally
operated in any 50 states of the U.S., the District
of Columbia, any territories or commonwealths of
the United States, or any territories or provinces
of Canada.
Repairs and Service
The emission control system of your new 2020
model year Volvo passenger vehicle was designed,
built, and tested using genuine Volvo parts.
The car is certified to be in conformity with the
appropriate U.S. Federal or Canadian emission
control regulations at the time of production.
Servicing
It is recommended that any replacement parts
used for maintenance, repair, or replacement of
emission control systems be genuine Volvo parts
or genuine Volvo remanufactured parts.
You may elect to have maintenance, repair, or
replacement of the emission control devices
and systems performed by any automotive
repair establishment or individual. You may
also elect to use parts other than genuine
Volvo parts or genuine Volvo remanufactured
parts which have been certified by the part
manufacturer for such maintenance, repair, or
replacement without invalidating this warranty.
The cost of such service or parts, however, will
not be covered under the warranty.Parts
Use of replacement parts which are not equivalent
to Volvo quality may impair the effectiveness of
emission control systems. If other than genuine
Volvo parts or genuine Volvo remanufactured parts
are used for maintenance, repair, or replacement
of components affecting emission control, the
owner must obtain assurances that such parts are
warranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent
to genuine Volvo parts in performance and
durability. Volvo assumes no liability under this
warranty for parts other than genuine Volvo parts
or genuine Volvo remanufactured parts. However,
the use of non-Volvo replacement parts does not
invalidate the warranty on other components
unless the non-Volvo parts cause damage to
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Some components considered part of the
two (2) Year/ 24,000 mile/40,000 kilometer
Emission Performance Warranty are listed in
the article “2020 Emission Warranty Parts List
– Federal – U.S. and Canada” in this booklet.
Exceptions1. If the vehicle has been in operation for more
than two (2) years or 24,000 miles/ 40,000
kilometers, Volvo will remedy only those
nonconformities resulting from failure of
certain specified emission control components
for which coverage is eight (8) years or
80,000 miles/130,000 kilometers, whichever
occurs first. These major components include
only the three-way catalytic converter (TWC),
engine control module and the on-board
diagnostic system (OBD).
2. Volvo may deny an Emission Performance
Warranty claim on the basis of an uncertified
replacement part used in the maintenance and
repair of a vehicle if the part in question is either
defective in material or workmanship or not
equivalent from an emission standpoint to the
original equipment part.
3. An Emission Performance Warranty claim may
be denied on the basis of non-compliance by a
vehicle owner with the written instructions for
proper maintenance and use.ServicingIt is recommended that any replacement parts
used for maintenance, repair or replacement of emission control systems be genuine Volvo parts
or genuine Volvo remanufactured parts.
You may elect to have maintenance, repair, or
replacement of the emission control devices and
systems performed by any automotive repair
establishment or individual. You may also elect
to use parts other than genuine Volvo parts or
genuine Volvo remanufactured parts which have
been certified by the part manufacturer for such
maintenance, repair or replacement without
invalidating this warranty. The cost of such
service or parts however, will not be covered
under the warranty.
Customer AssistanceVolvo wants to ensure that the Emission
Warranties are properly administered. If you do not
receive the warranty service to which you believe
you are entitled under these warranties, you should
contact:
In the U.S.Volvo Car USA, LLC
Customer Service Department
1 Volvo Drive
Rockleigh, NJ 07647-0914
1-(800) 458-1552
http://volvo.custhelp.com/You may obtain further information concerning the
Emission Performance Warranty and Emission
Design and Defect Warranty or report violations of
the terms of these warranties, by contacting:
Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division
Warranty Claims
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2000 Traverwood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
In CanadaVolvo Car Canada Limited
Customer Relations Department
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9
1-(800) 663-8255
[email protected] Claim ProceduresAn Emission Performance Warranty claim may
be raised immediately upon the failure of an
EPA approved or Canadian Provincial approved
emission test, if, as a result of that failure, an
owner is required by law to take action of any
kind in order to avoid imposition of a penalty or
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bringing vehicle to any authorized Volvo retailer.
To the extent required by any federal, state, or
provincial law, whether statutory or common
law, a vehicle manufacturer shall be required
to provide a means for non-franchised repair
facilities to perform Emission Performance
Warranty repairs.
However, to avoid delay and ensure proper
service, it is recommended that service under this
warranty be performed by an authorized Volvo
retailer.
When determining whether an owner has
complied with the written instructions for proper
maintenance and use, Volvo may require an
owner to submit evidence of compliance if it has
an objective reason for believing:
1. maintenance was not performed and,
2. that if not performed, it could be the cause
of the vehicle exceeding applicable emission
standards.
Failure to notify the owner of a decision to honor
or deny an Emission Performance Warranty claim
within thirty (30) days from the time the vehicle
is presented for repair shall result in the vehicle
manufacturer being responsible for repairing
the vehicle without charge to the vehicle owner,
unless such failure is attributable to the vehicle
owner or to events which are beyond the control
of the vehicle manufacturer or repair facility.
2020 Emission Warranty Parts List –
Federal – U.S. and CanadaThe following are some items covered by the
Emission Warranty for two (2) years or 24,000
miles/40,000 km, whichever occurs first. Volvo
has continued coverage on these items under
new car warranty to four (4) years or 50,000
miles/80,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first.
Components marked with one
“*” are covered
by the Long Term Warranty for eight (8) years
or 80,000 miles/130,000 km, whichever
occurs first. Hybrid components marked with
“**” are covered for eight (8) years or 100,000
miles/160,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first.
•
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
•
Camshaft Position Sensor
•
Capless Fuel Filler Pipe
•
Catalytic Converter
“*”
•
Charge Air Cooler
•
Coolant Thermostat
•
Crankshaft Position Sensor
•
CVVT Solenoid Valve
•
CVVT Timing Device
•
Electronic Throttle Module (ETM)
•
Engine Control Module Hardware
“*”
•
Engine Control Module Software
•
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
•
EVAP Canister Purge Valve
•
EVAP Carbon Canister
•
EVAP Hydrocarbon Scrubber
•
EVAP Leakage Control Module (ELCM)
•
EVAP Leakage Diagnostic Pump
•
Filler Pipe
•
Fuel High Pressure Sensor
•
Fuel Injector
•
Fuel Low Pressure Sensor
•
Fuel Pump including Pressure Regulator
•
Fuel Pump Electronic Module (PEM)
•
Fuel Rail (including fuel pressure sensor)
•
Fuel Tank
•
Fuel Tank Isolation Valve (FTIV)
•
Heated Oxygen Sensors
•
High Pressure Fuel Pump
•
Hybrid Powertrain Cooling (Radiator)
“**”
•
Hybrid Cooling Battery-Radiator
“**”
•
Hybrid Cooling Condenser including high
pressure sensor
“**”
•
Hybrid Cooling Fan (engine cooling)
“**”
•
Hybrid Cooling Fan (hybrid cooling circuit)
“**”
•
Hybrid Cooling Pump
“**”
•
Hybrid Cooling Temperature Sensor
“**”
•
Hybrid Cooling Thermostat
“**”
•
Hybrid Cooling Valve
“**”

* Covered by the Long Term Defect and Performance Warranty for eight (8) years or 80,000 miles/130,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first.
** Hybrid components are covered for eight (8) years or 100,000 miles/160,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first.

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Retailer Certification (For ID Only) –
U.S.Ref: Title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations, Section 85.2108Your authorized Volvo retailer certifies that this
Volvo vehicle conforms to all applicable emission
standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. This certification is based on:
1. The retailer’s knowledge that the vehicle is
covered by an EPA Certificate of Conformity.
2. A visual inspection of the vehicle, including
the engine, to assure that all emission-related
components have been properly installed;
and
3. The retailer’s performance of all emission
related preparation required by the
manufacturer prior to the sale of the vehicle.
If this vehicle fails an EPA-approved emission
test prior to the expiration of three (3) months
or 4,000 miles (whichever occurs first) from
the date or mileage at the time of delivery
of the vehicle to the ultimate purchaser, and
the vehicle has been maintained and used in
accordance with the written instructions for
proper maintenance and use, then Volvo shall
remedy the nonconformity under the Emission
Performance Warranty.
California Emission WarrantiesCalifornia, Connecticut, Delaware,
Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New
Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington
California Emission Control Warranty
Statement
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board and Volvo Car
USA, LLC are pleased to explain the emission
control system warranty on your 2020 Volvo
passenger vehicle. In California, Connecticut,
Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New
Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, Vermont and Washington new motor
vehicles must be designed, built and equipped to
meet California’s stringent anti-smog standards.
Volvo must warrant the emission control system
on your passenger vehicle for the periods of time
listed in the section “Manufacturer’s Warranty
Coverage,” provided there has been no abuse,
neglect or improper maintenance of your car.
Your emission control system may include parts
such as the fuel-injection system, the ignition
system, catalytic converter and engine computer.
Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors
and other emission-related assemblies.Where a warrantable condition exists, Volvo Car
USA, LLC will repair your passenger vehicle at no
cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Due in part to certain Federal air quality
requirements, other states may propose adoption
of the California LEV regulations, including (but
not limited to) the specific emissions parts/
performance warranties associated with the
regulation, and are described in this booklet.
Manufacturer’s Warranty CoverageFor three (3) years or 50,000 miles, whichever
first occurs
6 :
•
If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection,
all necessary repairs and adjustments
will be made by Volvo to ensure that your
vehicle passes the inspection. This is your
emission control system PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY.
•
If any emission-related part on your vehicle is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced
by Volvo. This is your short-term emission
control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
•
Volvo continues coverage for components
covered under the short term emissions
control system DEFECTS WARRANTY to
four (4) years or 50,000 miles/80,000
kilometers, whichever occurs first.
6 Hybrid Models: model year 2020 vehicles with engine VIN code BR or BK sold and registered in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island or Vermont
are classified as Transitional Zero Emissions (TZEV) vehicles. TZEV vehicles have a defects and performance emissions warranty on all emissions components for fifteen (15) years or 150,000 miles, whichever
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If an emergency occurs and an authorized Volvo
retailer is not reasonably available, repairs may be
performed at any available service establishment
or by any individual, using any replacement part.
When a warranted part is not available within
thirty (30) days or the repair cannot be completed
within thirty (30) days, repairs may be performed
at any available service establishment or by any
individual, using any replacement part.
Volvo will reimburse the owner for emergency
repairs (including diagnosis) that are covered
under this warranty. The expenses, however,
cannot exceed our suggested retail price for all
warranted parts replaced and labor charges,
based on Volvo’s recommended time allowance
for the warranty repair and the geographically
appropriate hourly labor rate. Replaced parts and
paid invoices must be presented at a Volvo retailer
as a condition of reimbursement for emergency
repairs not performed by a Volvo retailer.
Failure to notify the owner of a decision to
honor or deny a Performance Warranty Claim
within thirty (30) days from the time the vehicle
is initially presented for repair shall result in
the vehicle manufacturer being responsible for
repairing the vehicle without charge to the vehicle
owner, unless such failure is attributable to the
vehicle owner or to events beyond the control of
the vehicle manufacturer or the repair facility.You are advised to have all recommended
maintenance or repairs on your new 2020
Volvo vehicle performed. Volvo will not deny
a warranty claim solely because you have no
record of maintenance; however, we may deny a
warranty claim if your failure to perform required
maintenance resulted in the failure of a warranted
part.
Receipts and/or maintenance records covering
the performance of regular maintenance should,
therefore, be retained in the event questions arise
concerning maintenance.
Inspection ProgramCalifornia, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,
Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey,
New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, Vermont and Washington
Non-hybrid models The following provisions apply to vehicles
which fail to pass the California, Connecticut,
Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland,
New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington Smog
Inspection. Should your vehicle fail a smog check
test during the warranty period, you may choose
to have the vehicle repaired at any authorized
Volvo retailer. The authorized Volvo retailer will
make the necessary repairs within the three (3)
year/50,000-mile period so that the vehicle will
pass the inspection. After three (3) years/50,000
miles, but before a period of use of seven (7)
years/70,000 miles, the authorized Volvo dealer
will repair or replace only those parts listed in the
article “2020 Model Year Emission Parts List”
in this booklet. After seven (7) years/70,000
miles, but before a period of use of eight (8)
years/80,000 miles, the authorized Volvo retailer
will cover only the catalytic converter, engine
control module, central electronic module and
onboard diagnostic device. Volvo will pay for the
repair unless the failure was caused by abuse,
neglect, improper maintenance, or the use of
leaded fuel or fuels not recommended in your
Owner’s Manual or this booklet. If the failure is
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is caused by a combination of warrantable and
nonwarrantable conditions, the owner shall not be
liable for the portion of diagnostic and repair costs
relating to the warrantable condition. If the failure
is caused by a nonwarrantable condition, the
vehicle owner shall be liable for all diagnostic and
repair expenses, but not to exceed the maximum
permissible under the inspection program. The
owner may choose to have the vehicle repaired at
a facility other than a Volvo retailer; however, if a
warrantable condition is found, the owner must
bring the vehicle to an authorized Volvo retailer to
have the repairs completed at no cost for parts,
labor, and diagnosis. Volvo will not reimburse
the owner for diagnostic costs incurred at the
unauthorized service facility except in the case of
an emergency.Hybrid models The following provisions apply to vehicles
which fail to pass the California, Connecticut,
Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland,
New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington Smog
Inspection. Should your vehicle fail a smog check
test during the warranty period, you may choose
to have the vehicle repaired at any authorized
Volvo retailer. The authorized Volvo retailer will
make the necessary repairs within the three (3)
year/50,000-mile period so that the vehicle will
pass the inspection. After three (3) years/50,000
miles, but before a period of use of seven (7)
years/70,000 miles, the authorized Volvo dealer
will repair or replace only those parts listed in the

article “2020 Model Year Emission Parts List” in
this booklet. After seven (7) years/70,000 miles,
but before a period of use of eight (8) years/
80,000 miles, the authorized Volvo retailer will
cover only the catalytic converter, engine control
module, central electronic module and onboard
diagnostic device. TZEV vehicles identified in the
article “Volvo’s 2020 New Vehicle Warranties”
in this booklet have all emissions components
covered for a period of fifteen (15) years or
150,000 miles. Volvo will pay for the repair
unless the failure was caused by abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance, or the use of leaded
fuel or fuels not recommended in your Owner’s
Manual or this booklet. If the failure is covered
under this warranty, Volvo shall be liable for
diagnostic and repair expenses. If the failure is
caused by a combination of warrantable and
nonwarrantable conditions, the owner shall not be
liable for the portion of diagnostic and repair costs
relating to the warrantable condition. If the failure
is caused by a nonwarrantable condition, the
vehicle owner shall be liable for all diagnostic and
repair expenses, but not to exceed the maximum
permissible under the inspection program. The
owner may choose to have the vehicle repaired at
a facility other than a Volvo retailer; however, if a
warrantable condition is found, the owner must
bring the vehicle to an authorized Volvo retailer to
have the repairs completed at no cost for parts,
labor, and diagnosis. Volvo will not reimburse
the owner for diagnostic costs incurred at the
unauthorized service facility except in the case of
an emergency.
What Is Not Warranted (applies to all
models)1. Required maintenance services as specified in
the article “Maintenance Service Operations”
in this booklet. Items that affect emissions
and require scheduled replacement are
warranted up to their first replacement point
[such as spark plugs, filters, belts, etc.].
Once these parts have been replaced at the
scheduled replacement point, they are no
longer covered by this Emission Warranty.
2. Malfunctions in any part caused by misuse,
improper adjustments (by other than a
Volvo dealer during warranty repair work),
modification, alteration, tampering or
disconnection of system parts.
3. Damage resulting from accidents, acts of
nature, or events beyond the control of Volvo.
4. The use of fuel and/or oil, or other fluids which
do not meet the Volvo-approved standards
as set forth in the Owner’s Manual or in the
articles “Fuel requirements” and “Engine oil”
in this booklet, may not be warranted.


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WARRANTY2020 Model Year Emission Parts ListNon-hybrid models onlyCalifornia, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,
Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and
Washington The components listed in the chart below apply to
non-hybrid models and are covered by the Long
Term Defect and Performance Warranty for seven (7) years or 70,000 miles/113,000 kilometers,
whichever occurs first.
ENGINE VIN CODE NUMBER
A2 10 16 AC
Catalytic Converter
A
XXXX
Charge Air Cooler XXXX
CVVT Timing Device (Exhaust)XXXX
CVVT Timing Device (Inlet)XXXX
Electronic Throttle Module (ETM)XXXX
Engine Control Module
A
XXXX
Fuel Pump XXXX
Fuel Tank AssemblyXXXX
Transmission Control Module XXXX
Turbocharger XXXX
Supercharger X
Supercharger Bypass ValveX
A The Engine Control Module and Catalytic Converter are also covered by the 8-year or 80,000-mile Long Term Emissions Warranty. Please see the list in the article “2020 Emission Warranty Parts List –
Federal – U.S. and Canada” in this booklet.