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2005 VOLVO XC90

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VOLVO

XC90

Starting and driving

pg. 85 Starting and driving

Refueling 86

Starting the vehicle 89

General information 91

Automatic transmission with Geartronic 93

All Wheel Drive 96

Brake system 97

Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) 99

Park assist 101

Towing 102

Jump starting 104

Towing a trailer 105

Detachable trailer hitch - installing/

removing

107

Load carriers 108

Cold weather precautions 109

Before a long distance trip 110

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Summary of Contents for 2005 XC90 PREMIER

Page 1: ...ll enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind To help ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions operating file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_00 htm 1 of 7 12 30 2006 4 42 22 PM ...

Page 2: ... the gear selector is locked in the P ark position To release the selector from this position turn the ignition key to position II or start the engine depress the brake pedal press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from P ark When you switch off the ignition the gear selector must be in the P ark position before the key can be removed from the ignition switch ...

Page 3: ...tries All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently depending on special legal requirements Optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all markets Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time o...

Page 4: ...ng the weight and material of individual components For Volvo all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 1 7 oz 50 grams are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted for recycling In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline powered internal combustion engines Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative ...

Page 5: ...ing through the radiator into oxygen thereby reducing harmful ground level ozone PremAir is a registered trademark of Engelhard Corporation Instruments switches and controls Control panel in driver s door controls 34 37 file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_00 htm 5 of 7 12 30 2006 4 42 22 PM ...

Page 6: ...controls 52 19 Windshield wiper washer lever 36 20 Audio control buttons in steering wheel 177 21 Instrument panel 26 22 Horn iv 23 Cruise control buttons in steering wheel 40 24 Turn signals High low beams 35 25 Front fog lights Rear fog light 33 26 Parking brake pedal 42 27 Parking brake release handle 42 28 Button for unlocking fuel filler door 33 29 Hood open lever 42 30 Reading lights 65 31 C...

Page 7: ...and safety Contents Contents Safety Instruments and controls Climate control Interior Locks and Alarm Starting and driving Wheels and tires Vehicle care Maintenance Specifications Audio Index Back Cover Supplement SAFETY AIRBAG LABELS Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_00 htm 7 of 7 12 30 2006 4 42 22 PM ...

Page 8: ...lvo the inventor of the three point seat belt urges you and all occupants of your vehicle to wear seat belts and ensure that children are properly restrained using an infant car or booster seat determined by age weight and height Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle NOTE Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts So ur...

Page 9: ...ly provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far The retractor will lock up as follows if the belt is pulled out rapidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident it must be worn correctly When wearing the seat belt remember The belt should not be twisted or tur...

Page 10: ...of their strength when exposed to violent stretching they should be replaced after any collision even if they appear to be undamaged Never repair the belt on your own have this work done by an authorized Volvo retailer only Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three point belt system will have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the...

Page 11: ... enhancement to the three point seat belt system your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System SRS to complement the three point seat belt system The inflatable airbag is installed folded up in the center of the steering wheel The wheel is embossed with SRS file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_01a htm 4 of 15 12 30 2006 4 42 24 PM ...

Page 12: ...artment above the glove compartment The panel is embossed SRS WARNING No objects accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on attached to or installed near the SRS cover in the center of the steering wheel the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment Passenger side airbag location file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_01a htm 5 of 15 12 30 2006 4 42 24 ...

Page 13: ...ies that may occur in an accident When installing any accessory equipment make sure that the SRS system is not damaged Do not attempt to service any component of the SRS yourself Attempting to do so may result in serious personal injury If a problem arises take your vehicle to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible pg 5 Safety file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc...

Page 14: ...e but severe enough to present a clear injury risk the dual stage airbags are triggered at 70 80 of their total capacity If the impact is more severe the dualstage airbags are triggered at full capacity WARNING Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions backrests in the front passenger s seat We also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches 140 cm in height who have outgrown the...

Page 15: ...S cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side dash This should only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants Safety system warning light in the instrument panel A self diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors certain safety system components A check is performed on components such as seat...

Page 16: ...safety recommendations on page 22 The passenger s side front airbag is automatically enabled disabled by the Occupant Weight Sensor OWS a system that monitors the weight of the person or object in the front passenger s seat The system consists of a silicon filled bag located under the padding in the front passenger s seat cushion a control module located under this seat and a seat belt tension sen...

Page 17: ...rument panel NOTE When the ignition is switched on the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 seconds while the system performs a self diagnostic test and then go out However if a fault is detected in the system The OWS indicator light will stay on The safety system warning light see page 6 will come on and stay on The message PASS AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the informatio...

Page 18: ...t seat passenger should always be on the seat cushion The passenger should never lift him herself off the seat cushion using the armrest in the door or the center console by pressing the feet on the floor by sitting on the edge of the seat cushion or by pressing against the backrest in a way that reduces pressure on the seat cushion This could cause OWS to disable the front passenger s side airbag...

Page 19: ... severity angle speed and object impacted The SRS sensor is designed to react to both the impact of the collision and the inertial forces generated by it and to determine if the intensity of the collision is sufficient for the seat belt pretensioners or airbags to be deployed If the airbags have been deployed we recommend the following Have the vehicle towed to an authorized Volvo retailer Never d...

Page 20: ...tic transmission Before attempting to tow the vehicle use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear selector to the neutral position Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery Wait at least one minute Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II Press firmly on the brake pedal Move the gear selector from P ark to the N eu...

Page 21: ...ocated in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment Deployment The SRS airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front angular collisions impacts or decelerations depending on the crash severity angle speed and object impacted The airbags may also deploy in certain non frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs The airbag system includes gas generators 1 surroun...

Page 22: ...may experience abrasions bruises swellings or other injuries as a result of airbag s deployment Never try to repair any part of the SRS or SIPS bag systems yourself Any interference in the system could cause malfunction and serious injury All work on these systems should be performed by an authorized Volvo retailer Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_01a htm 15 of 15 12 30...

Page 23: ...to the sides of both front seat backrests wires and gas generators sensor units see illustration on next page The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side impact collisions depending on the crash severity angle speed and point of impact The airbags are not desi...

Page 24: ...eployment No objects accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on attached to or installed near the SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment see illustration above Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system This should be done only by an authorized Volvo service technician In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection both fro...

Page 25: ...e in a roll over situation and to help prevent them from being thrown from the vehicle if a roll over occurs NOTE In 5 seat models the Inflatable Curtains extend to protect both rows of seats In 7 seat models they extend to protect all three rows By design the IC system deploys only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact However in certain side impacts or in a roll over situation BOTH t...

Page 26: ... than this level could impede the function of the Inflatable Curtain pg 15 Safety Roll over Protection System Volvo s Roll over Protection System has been developed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling over in the event of sudden evasive maneuvers skids etc and to offer enhanced protection if a roll over occurs The system works in two ways The stabilizing system Roll Stability Control RSC acts...

Page 27: ...s and seat belt pretensioners The year and month specified on the decal in the door pillar s is the date when you should contact your Volvo retailer to inspect and if necessary replace the airbags and seat belt pretensioners If you have any questions concerning either system contact an authorized Volvo retailer file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_01b htm 5 of 16 12 30 2006 4 42 25 PM ...

Page 28: ...2005 VOLVO XC90 pg 17 Safety Whiplash Protection System WHIPS file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_01b htm 6 of 16 12 30 2006 4 42 25 PM ...

Page 29: ... all possible injuries that may occur in an accident If your vehicle has been involved in a collision the front seat backrests must be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer even if the seats appear to be undamaged Certain components in the WHIPS system may need to be replaced Do not attempt to service any component in the WHIPS system yourself WARNING If the rear seat backrests are folded down...

Page 30: ... child should always be properly restrained in a vehicle Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX attachments which make it more convenient to install child seats see page 20 Restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap shoulder belt Such child restraint systems can help protect children in vehicles in the event of an accident o...

Page 31: ... or in Canada CMVSS 213 Make sure the child restraint system is approved for the child s height weight and development the label required by the standard or regulation or instructions for infant restraints typically provide this information In using any child restraint system we urge you to carefully look over the instructions that are provided with the restraint Be sure you understand them and ca...

Page 32: ... interior can rise very quickly Exposure to these high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat related injury or death Small children are particularly at risk pg 20 Safety Child safety contd ISOFIX LATCH anchors Lower anchors for ISOFIX equipped child seats are located in the second row outboard seats hidden below the backrest cushions Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark t...

Page 33: ...shoulder belt must never be placed behind the child s back or under the arm WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Follow all instructions on the booster cushion and in the vehicle s owner s manual MAKE SURE THE BOOSTER CUSHION IS SECURELY LOCKED BEFORE THE CHILD IS SEATED Use this booster cushion only with children who weigh between 33 and 80 lbs 15 and 36 kg and whose height is between 38 and...

Page 34: ...on rearward 2 Push the cushion until it locks in place Lowering Pull the handle at the front of the cushion 1 forward Pull the seat forward and press it down until it locks in place The booster cushion must be pressed down before the backrest can be folded down Child restraint anchorages Child restraint anchorages file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_01b htm 12 of 16 12 30 2006 4 42 25 PM ...

Page 35: ...tether strap pg 22 Safety Child safety contd Keeping child seats in place ALR ELR To make child seat installation easier each seat belt except for the driver s belt is equipped with a locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut When attaching the seat belt to a child seat Attach the seat belt to the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Pull the seat belt out as ...

Page 36: ...back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag Drive safely Automatic Locking Retractor Emergency Locking Retractor pg 23 Safety Occupant safety Reporting safety defects Seat belt maintenance Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning Check seat belt mechanism function as follows attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the...

Page 37: ... it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or Volvo Cars of North America To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 202 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTS...

Page 38: ...2005 VOLVO XC90 Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_01b htm 16 of 16 12 30 2006 4 42 25 PM ...

Page 39: ...justment 35 Windshield wipers 36 Tailgate wiper washer Water repellent glass 37 Hazard warning flashers rear window sideview mirror defroster heated front seats 38 Trip computer option 39 Cruise control 40 Parking brake Opening closing the hood 42 Opening the tailgate Auxiliary 12 volt sockets 43 Electrically operated windows 44 Rearview mirror power folding sideview mirror 46 Power moonroof optio...

Page 40: ...on If the engine temperature remains high check coolant level see page 139 4 Trip odometer The trip odometers are used for measuring shorter distances The right hand digit gives tenth of a mile kilometer Press the button for more than 2 seconds to reset Change between trip odometers 1 and 2 using one short press on the button 5 Odometer 6 Speedometer 7 Warning symbol 8 High beam indicator 9 Tachom...

Page 41: ...ure 12 Clock set button Turn the button to set the clock 13 Fuel gauge The fuel tank holds approximately Models with 6 cylinder turbo engines 19 US gallons 72 liters Models with 5 cylinder turbo engines 18 US gallons 68 liters When a warning light in the gauge comes on there are approximately 1 8 US gal 8 liters of fuel remaining in the tank 14 Indicator and warning symbols pg 27 Instruments and c...

Page 42: ...ediately open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir See page 140 for reservoir position and page 144 for instructions Canadian models are equipped with this warning light If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time this could indicate a fault in the brake system Stop the vehicle in a suitable place and switch off the engine Restart the engine If both warning li...

Page 43: ... is explained in greater detail on pages 99 and 100 pg 29 Instruments and controls Supplemental Restraint system SRS If the light comes on or stays on after the vehicle has started the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault Drive to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system See the SRS section for more information Generator warning light If the light comes on while the engin...

Page 44: ...est authorized Volvo retailer After hard driving the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling This is normal provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased CHECK ENGINE Malfunction indicator light On Board Diagnostics II OBDII As you drive a computer called OBDII monitors your vehicle s engine transmission electrical and emission systems The CHECK ENGINE light will light u...

Page 45: ...he stored messages by pressing button A see illustration The text window can be cleared the message will be returned to memory by pressing button A again Message Meaning STOP SAFELY Stop and switch off the engine to help prevent serious risk of damage STOP ENGINE Stop and switch off the engine to help prevent serious risk of damage SERVICE URGENT Take your vehicle to an authorized Volvo retailer f...

Page 46: ...and switch off the engine check the oil level and top up if necessary See page 142 OIL LEVEL LOW STOP ENGINEb Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine check the oil level and top up if necessary See page 142 OIL LEVEL LOW SEE MANUALb Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine check the oil level and top up if necessary See page 142 a The yellow warning symbol also lights up see p...

Page 47: ... sideview mirrors in or out On certain models when the button is pressed there may be a long pause before the mirrors move Pressing the button again during this pause may erase your first button press If this happens wait ten seconds and press the button one more time The mirrors cannot be adjusted during the first ten seconds after they have been folded out NOTE If the sideview mirrors have been ...

Page 48: ...cle is being parked or if it is driven close to a person or object See page 101 for more information NOTE The system activates automatically when the engine is started and can be deactivated by pressing this button e g when towing a trailer or reactivated if necessary Temporarily disconnecting the alarm sensors option See page 83 for more details Auxiliary lights This button is used to switch on a...

Page 49: ...lights turned off USA only please consult your Volvo retailer Please note that the use of daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada NOTE Bi Xenon headlights option Turn the headlight switch to position 0 to activate a daylight sensor which automatically switches the low beams on or off depending on ambient light conditions When driving in daylight the headlights will switch off and the daytime...

Page 50: ... fuel filler door Press this button when the vehicle is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the vehicle begins to move forward An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door relocks See also page 88 NOTE If the fuel filler door does not unlock after the button has been pressed please see page 34 for information o...

Page 51: ...he switch indicates when the rear fog light is on The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high low beam headlights Panel on passenger s side of cargo area Manually unlocking the fuel filler door 1 Open the upper and lower sections of the tailgate and fold up the rear section of the cargo area floor 2 If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder detach the h...

Page 52: ...iller door pg 35 Instruments and controls Turn signals Steering wheel adjustment 1 Lane change position In maneuvers such as lane changing the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and holding it there The lever will return to the neutral position when released 2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns 3 High low beam switch headlights on file K ownersdo...

Page 53: ...the sideview mirrors will now come on and remain on for 30 60 or 90 seconds the time interval is at your discretion and can be changed by an authorized Volvo retailer Approach lighting When approaching the vehicle at night press the yellow button in the central locking remote control see illustration on page 77 This lights up the interior courtesy lights parking lights license plate lights and the...

Page 54: ...ically to 0 when released Intermittent wiper function With the lever in this position you can set the wiper interval by twisting ring 1 upward to increase wiper speed or downward to decrease the speed Rain sensor option The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted by twisting ring 1 up the wiper...

Page 55: ...matic car wash etc If the rain sensor function is left on the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged Wipers operate at normal speed Wipers operate at high speed 3 Windshield washer headlight washer certain models Pull the lever toward you and release it High pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights NOTE To conserve washer fluid in driving conditio...

Page 56: ... wiping function will continue Consult your Volvo retailer if you would like to have this function deactivated Water repellent glass sideview mirrors option The sideview mirrors may be treated with a water repellent coating This improves vision by causing water to run off quickly See page 131 for information on cleaning this type of glass CAUTION Use only suitable plastic scrapers to remove ice or...

Page 57: ... flashers press the triangular button in the center dash Press the button again to turn off the flashers NOTE Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary depending on where you live Sideview mirror and rear window defroster Press the switch to start heating the rear window and sideview mirrors to remove ice or condensation An LED in the switch will light up file K ownersdo...

Page 58: ...f completely The seat heating for the passenger seat should be switched off when the seat is not occupied pg 39 Instruments and controls Trip computer option The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your vehicle and has four menus that can be displayed in the text window Driving distance on current fuel reserve Average fuel consumption Current fuel consumption Average ...

Page 59: ...ue indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset by pressing RESET button C When the engine is switched off information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the RESET button C is pressed again 3 Current fuel consumption This value indicates the current fuel consumption based on readings taken once per second When the vehicle is not moving wi...

Page 60: ...ol Press the CRUISE button CRUISE will be displayed in the information window in the instrument panel NOTE This does not set the vehicle s speed Setting speed Press or to set the current speed CRUISE ON will be displayed in the information window in the instrument panel Increasing or decreasing speed file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_02b htm 5 of 17 12 30 2006 4 42 28 PM ...

Page 61: ...le will automatically return to the previously set speed when you release the accelerator pedal Disengaging cruise control To disengage cruise control press the CRUISE button CRUISE or CRUISE ON will no longer be displayed in the information window in the instrument panel NOTE Cruise control is automatically disengaged if the engine is switched off the gear selector is placed in N eutral the wheel...

Page 62: ...light up to indicate that the parking brake is applied NOTE There is also an audible signal that will sound if the car is driven with the parking brake engaged Release the parking brake pulling out the lower edge of the release handle A If you inadvertently pull the plastic cover B it can be pressed back into place WARNING Always use the parking brake when parking On hills also turn the front whee...

Page 63: ...press down until the hood locks in the closed position WARNING Do not grasp the ribs in the grille when closing the hood If your fingers protrude through the grille they could be injured on components in the engine compartment as the grille closes We recommend pressing down on the hood to close it Check that the hood locks properly when closed pg 43 Instruments and controls Opening the tailgate Au...

Page 64: ...sole option Auxiliary 12 volt sockets These 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones etc 12 volt socket in the cargo compartment Fold down the lid to use the socket NOTE If the 12 volt sockets are used while the engine is not running there is a risk that the vehicle s battery will be discharged file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_02b htm 9 of 17 12...

Page 65: ...ch must be ON ignition key in position I II or the engine running for the electrically operated windows to function To lower Press down the front edge of the button to the first detent stop To raise Lightly pull up the front edge of the button to the first detent stop The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors...

Page 66: ...n overload protection circuit breaker will temporarily halt window function The window will return to normal function after a brief cool down period WARNING Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended Make sure that childrens hands are clear before raising the windows Never leave children unattended in the vehicle pg 45 Instruments and controls Lockout switch for rear windows fil...

Page 67: ...buttons on the driver s door armrest Electrically operated window in the front passenger s seat The control for the electrically operated window in the front passenger s seat operates that window only Electrically operated windows in the rear doors The rear door windows can be operated with the control on each door and the switch on the driver s door If the light in the switch for blocking electri...

Page 68: ...lowing headlights Autodim function option The autodim function reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare NOTE The autodim function is automatically switched off when the gear selector is placed in the Reverse position Electrically operated sideview mirrors file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_02b htm 13 of 17 12 30 2006 4 42 28 PM ...

Page 69: ... will go out to deactivate the adjustment control WARNING The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving Objects seen in the passenger s side wide angle sideview mirror are closer than they appear to be Mirror memory function with the central locking system option If you lock the vehicle and later unlock it with the same remote control and open the driver s door the sideview mirrors and th...

Page 70: ... 5 in the illustration below Close Pull down and hold the rear edge of the switch position 6 in the illustration below until the moonroof has closed completely B Sliding moonroof Manual open Pull the switch rearward to position 3 and hold it until the moonroof has opened to the position of your choice Auto open Pull the switch as far back as possible position 4 and release it to automatically slid...

Page 71: ... way when in operation Never allow a child to operate the moonroof Never extend any object or body part though the open moonroof even if the vehicle s ignition is completely switched off Never leave a child alone in a vehicle A position where the moonroof is not quite fully open which helps alleviate rumbling wind noise pg 48 Instruments and controls If the moonroof is obstructed during auto close...

Page 72: ...al moonroof also features a sliding visor The visor slides open automatically when the moonroof is opened and must be closed manually Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_02b htm 17 of 17 12 30 2006 4 42 28 PM ...

Page 73: ...ir filter with a new one at the recommended intervals Please refer to your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet or consult your Volvo retailer for these intervals The filter should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions The filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should always be replaced with a new one Sensors The sunlight sensor on the dashboard and passe...

Page 74: ...a and uses PAG oil Passenger compartment blower Approximately 50 minutes after the ignition is turned off the blower may come on automatically and run for seven minutes to remove condensation in the A C evaporator Blower function to reduce battery drain The climate system s blower functions normally while the engine is running However when the engine is switched off even if the ignition is switche...

Page 75: ...ough the ventilation points in the passenger compartment shown above Air vents in the dash A Open B Closed C Horizontal air flow D Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_03 htm 3 of 9 12 30 2006 4 42 29 PM ...

Page 76: ...A Open B Closed C Horizontal air flow D Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost pg 52 Climate control Electronic Climate Control ECC file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_03 htm 4 of 9 12 30 2006 4 42 29 PM ...

Page 77: ...ll still be controlled automatically Pressing the AUTO button overrides any settings that were previously made manually Rear window and sideview mirror defrosters This function defrosts de ices the rear window and sideview mirrors The LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the heating function is engaged See page 38 for additional information on this function Never use ice scrapers made ...

Page 78: ...ally and the air in the passenger compartment is dehumidified Recirculation will not function while defrost is engaged Blower control Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the blower speed Pressing the AUTO switch will automatically regulate blower speed and override manual adjustment NOTE Turning the blower control counterclockwise until an orange LED comes on wil...

Page 79: ...ied A C ON OFF Press the switch to turn the air conditioning on or off The ON or OFF LED will light up to indicate if the system is switched on or off Other functions will still be regulated automatically if the AUTO switch is on The air conditioning functions only at temperatures above 32 F 0 C While the Defroster function is selected the air conditioning is temporarily activated to dehumidify th...

Page 80: ... normal mode when the recirculation button is pressed the climate control system will recirculate the air in the passenger compartment until the recirculation button is pressed again Timer mode memory If the vehicle is turned off while timer mode is active timer mode will still be active when the vehicle is restarted Interior Air Quality sensor option Some vehicles are equipped with a multifilter ...

Page 81: ...Quality sensor If fogging occurs use the defroster functions for the windshield side windows and rear window See page 53 The filter should be changed at the intervals recommended in the maintenance schedule However if the vehicle is used in a severely contaminated environment it may be necessary to change the filter more frequently pg 56 Climate control This page intentionally left blank Contents ...

Page 82: ... Interior pg 57 Interior Front seats 58 Rear seats 62 Interior lighting 65 Floor mats 66 Storage compartments 67 Securing cargo 71 pg 58 Interior Front seats file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_04a htm 1 of 11 12 30 2006 4 42 30 PM ...

Page 83: ...ol for firmer or softer lumbar support 5 Backrest tilt turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest 6 Control panel for optional power seat see page 60 for more information WARNING Do not adjust the seat while driving The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully In addition position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow Check that the seat is s...

Page 84: ... under the glove compartment WARNING Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants Secure the load to help prevent shifting during sudden stops pg 60 Interior Front seats contd Power seat Operation Driver s seat The seat can be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I II or if the engine is running It can also be adjusted as follows with the ignition off Within approximate...

Page 85: ...at accidentally begins to move press any of the buttons to stop the seat NOTE Please refer to the following page for information on programming the memory function in the driver s seat Power seat adjustment controls Remote keyless entry system and driver s seat The remote control transmitter also controls the electrically operated driver s seat in the following way Adjust the seat to your preferen...

Page 86: ...can be depressed fully In addition position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion Programming the memory Three different seating and door mirror positions can be stored in the driver seat s memory The following example explains how button 1 can be programmed Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in...

Page 87: ...st forward to move the seat Return the backrest to the upright position to slide the seat back to its original position Forward rearward seat adjustment Lift the adjustment bar 2 to move the seat forward or rearward Removing the center console seven seat models only In order to make it possible to move the center seat in the second row of seats as far forward as possible seven seat models only the...

Page 88: ...ats This makes it possible for a child seated in this position to sit closer to the people in the front seats pg 63 Interior Head restraint second row center position The head restraint in the center position can be adjusted to 4 different heights To raise pull the restraint up until it clicks into one of the four heights positions To lower press the button at the base of the support see illustrat...

Page 89: ...cond row of seats 1 Move the seat s to their rearmost position seven seat models only 2 Pull the loop A to fold down an outboard head restraint Press down the center head restraint if necessary see page 63 3 Pull the handle B outward to release the backrest The backrests are designed to lock at a 45 degree angle Pull the handle again to continue pressing it down until it locks in the horizontal po...

Page 90: ...ation 3 above and pull the seat cushion out until it locks in place This also locks the backrest in the upright position Please note that the head restraints in this row cannot be vertically adjusted pg 65 Interior Interior lighting Courtesy light front reading lights The courtesy reading lights can be turned on or off by pressing the respective buttons The courtesy light has a timer function whic...

Page 91: ...ourtesy light button again automatically reconnects the function The courtesy light timer periods can be changed Contact your Volvo retailer Rear reading lights The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons Seven seat models Both reading lights for the third row of seats will switch on if one of the buttons is pressed The reading lights switch off automatically af...

Page 92: ...e properly placed and secured in the mat clips WARNING An extra mat on the driver s floor can cause the accelerator pedal to catch Check that the movement of the accelerator pedal is not impeded No more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_04a htm 11 of 11 12 30 2006 4 42 30 PM ...

Page 93: ...2005 VOLVO XC90 pg 67 Interior Storage compartments pg 68 Interior Storage compartments contd file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_04b htm 1 of 9 12 30 2006 4 42 31 PM ...

Page 94: ... deep storage bin with slots for CD storage Cup holders for the front seats Two cup holders are provided for the front seat occupants Press lightly on the rear edge of the cover to open it Ashtray accessory An ashtray insert is available from your Volvo retailer This insert slides into either of the cup holders Pen holder There is a pen holder in the center console in front of the gear selector pg...

Page 95: ...s Grasp the lower edge of the panel to pull out the cup holders in the rear side of the center console The cup holder insert can be removed to provide space for a large plastic bottle Pull the insert straight up to remove it Press down to reinsert it Glove compartment The glove compartment can be used to store things such as the owner s manual maps pens etc file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_...

Page 96: ...orage space between rear seats seven seat models option This storage space provides compartments for pens or other small items Rear side storage compartments and cup holders seven seat models Lift the lid to access the storage compartment file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_04b htm 4 of 9 12 30 2006 4 42 31 PM ...

Page 97: ...ading the vehicle The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number of passengers the amount of cargo the weight of any accessories that may be installed etc See the section Vehicle loading in the chapter Wheel and tires for more detailed information Load the cargo against the backrest Load heavy cargo as low as possible If no one is sitting in the outboard rea...

Page 98: ...inged Position the rods so that they are straight and lock in position 2 Insert the end of the upper rod in one of the attachment brackets see illustration above 3 Insert the other end of the rod in the attachment bracket on the opposite side of the vehicle 4 Attach the lower straps to the eyelets on the floor if the net has been installed in the rear attachment brackets Use the eyelets in the fro...

Page 99: ...the grid Upper attachments 1 Lift in the grid through the tailgate or through one of the rear passenger doors in this case fold down the rear seat backrests backrests in second row of seats in seven seat models 2 Insert one of the grid s upper attachments into an attachment bracket above one of the rear passenger doors see illustration above 3 Push the grid s attachment into the forward position i...

Page 100: ...ce the protective caps on the threads above the knobs WARNING Seven seat models The backrests of the optional third row seats must be folded down when installing the steel grid The steel grid is installed behind the second row of seats in seven seat models To avoid the risk of injury no one should be allowed to sit in the third row of seats when the steel grid is in place in the vehicle pg 74 Inte...

Page 101: ...e end pieces of the cover inward Pull up and lift out Grocery bag holder five seat models only 1 Fold down the lower section of the tailgate 2 Fold up the rear section of the cargo compartment floor 3 Hang or secure your grocery bags by means of the straps or holders Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_04b htm 9 of 9 12 30 2006 4 42 31 PM ...

Page 102: ...and Alarms pg 75 Locks and Alarms Keys and remote controls 76 Locking and unlocking 79 Child safety locks 81 Alarm 82 pg 76 Locks and Alarms Keys and remote controls file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_05 htm 1 of 13 12 30 2006 4 42 32 PM ...

Page 103: ...oor and the ignition switch It is intended to help deter unwanted entry into the glove compartment To use your keys Turn the key once to unlock the driver s door only Turn the key again within 10 seconds to unlock all doors and the tailgate One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks all doors tailgate Use the switch on the driver s door armrest to lock unlock the vehicle from the...

Page 104: ... in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module The vehicle will start only with a properly coded key If you misplace a key take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft measure NOTE If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together e g on the same key ring when you try to start the vehicle this could cause i...

Page 105: ...o activate or deactivate the vehicle s alarm system s The car can also be locked unlocked with the key If one of the transmitters is misplaced contact your nearest authorized Volvo retailer for replacement Buttons in remote control 1 Fold key in out 2 Lock 3 Approach lighting 4 Panic function 5 Unlock tailgate 6 Unlock Using the remote control Button 1 Press to extend the key This button must also...

Page 106: ...r 2 minutes unless a door or the tailgate has been opened Automatic locking option The doors lock automatically when the vehicle s speed exceeds approximately 5 mph 7 km h and remain locked a door is opened from the inside or until the car is unlocked with the remote pg 78 Locks and Alarms FCC ID LQNP2T APU This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following co...

Page 107: ...ocking an occupied vehicle would hinder rapid access to the occupants in an accident or emergency Replacing the battery in the remote control If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced this indicates that the battery is weak and should be replaced To replace the battery 1 Carefully pry open the rear edge of the cover with a small screwdriver 2 Insert a new 3 volt CR2032 battery with the...

Page 108: ...h on the driver s door armrest can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate and to set the alarm Locking the glove compartment The glove compartment can be locked with the master key pg 80 Locks and Alarms Locking and unlocking contd file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_05 htm 7 of 13 12 30 2006 4 42 32 PM ...

Page 109: ...e unlock button see illustration above Relock the tailgate using the remote s Lock button Automatic relocking If you use the tailgate unlock button to unlock the tailgate without opening it it will automatically relock after approximately 2 minutes Note If you open the tailgate and close it again it will remain unlocked and the alarm will not be rearmed Press the lock button on the remote control ...

Page 110: ...key to adjust these controls A The door tailgate locks function normally B The door tailgate cannot be opened from the inside Normal operation from the outside WARNING Remember in the event of an accident the rear seat passengers cannot open the doors from the inside with the buttons in position A file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_05 htm 9 of 13 12 30 2006 4 42 32 PM ...

Page 111: ...e is movement in the passenger compartment if the vehicle is equipped with the optional movement sensor The vehicle is lifted or towed if the vehicle is equipped with the optional inclination sensor The battery is disconnected while the alarm is armed The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed Arming the alarm Press the LOCK button on the remote control lock the vehicle using the key in ...

Page 112: ... 3 seconds or by pressing this button twice within 3 seconds The turn signals will flash and the vehicle s horn will sound The function can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control or will stop automatically after 25 seconds When a button is pressed there is a 5 second delay before the panic alarm is deactivated NOTE This button will NOT unlock the vehicle pg 83 Locks and...

Page 113: ...osition II until you lock the vehicle you can press the button in the center console The LED in the switch will light up and a message will be displayed in the text window to indicate that the sensors are disconnected The vehicle can then be locked in the usual way to set the alarm NOTE This function will not turn off the vehicle s standard alarm The optional sensors are automatically reconnected ...

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Page 115: ...with Geartronic 93 All Wheel Drive 96 Brake system 97 Dynamic Stability Traction Control DSTC 99 Park assist 101 Towing 102 Jump starting 104 Towing a trailer 105 Detachable trailer hitch installing removing 107 Load carriers 108 Cold weather precautions 109 Before a long distance trip 110 file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_06a htm 1 of 16 12 30 2006 4 42 33 PM ...

Page 116: ...sit control additives check with the service station operator NOTE Volvo does not recommend the use of external fuel injector cleaning systems Unleaded fuel Each 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 labelled UNLEADED Only these pumps have nozzles which fit your vehicle s filler ...

Page 117: ...sent 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 your retailer for correction Fuel Formulations Do 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 linke...

Page 118: ...ing refueling The central locking button does not lock the fuel filler door Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed and is completely closed after refueling Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather NOTE During a transitional period a small number of service stations may still have fuel nozzles that are not compatible with the fuel filler neck on vehicles equipped with the evaporat...

Page 119: ...amage to painted surfaces which may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Do not use gasolines containing methanol methyl alcohol wood alcohol This practice can result in vehicle performance deterioration and can damage critical parts in the fuel system Such damage may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engin...

Page 120: ...ust be in position II and the brake pedal must be depressed 5 Select the desired gear The gear engages after a very slight delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with a Keylock system When the engine is switched off the gear selector must be in the P ark position before the key can be removed from the ignition switch When starting in cold weather the tr...

Page 121: ...ll help prevent overheating of the automatic transmission fluid WARNING Always place the gear selector in Park and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide which is invisible and odorl...

Page 122: ...le theft make sure the steering wheel lock is engaged before leaving the vehicle WARNING Never switch off the ignition turn the ignition key to position 0 or remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is in motion This could cause the steering wheel to lock which would make the vehicle impossible to steer file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_06a htm 8 of 16 12 30 2006 4 42 33 PM ...

Page 123: ...a load in the vehicle Maintain correct tire pressure Check tire pressure regularly when tires are cold Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended Note that roof racks ski racks etc increase air resistance and also fuel consumption At highway driving speeds fuel consumption will be lower with the air conditioning on and the windows closed than with the air conditioning off and the windo...

Page 124: ...e inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load See Tire pressure section Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded Driving on rough unpaved surfaces The Volvo XC90 is designed primarily for onroad driving and it has excellent handling characteristics on very rough or unpaved roads When driving on poorly maintained o...

Page 125: ...m the brake discs Never allow the vehicle to stand in water above the door sills This could result in damage to the electrical system Conserving electrical current Keep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain When the engine is not running avoid turning the ignition key to position II see page 90 Many electrical systems the audio system the optional infotainment navigation systems pow...

Page 126: ... and the brake pedal must be depressed N Neutral Neutral no gear engaged Use the parking brake 6 cylinder turbo models WARNING Never leave the vehicle unattended when the engine is running If by mistake the gear selector is moved from P the vehicle may start moving R Reverse Never engage R while the vehicle is moving forward D Drive D is the normal driving position and should be used as often as p...

Page 127: ... have five forward speeds Models equipped with a 6 cylinder turbo engine have four forward speeds A lock up feature on gears 3 and 4 and 5 if equipped reduces engine speed and help saves fuel The currently selected gear will be displayed in the instrument panel see page 26 To access the MAN ual shifting position from D rive move the gear selector to the left to MAN To return to the D rive position...

Page 128: ...ckdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds NOTE The gear selector must be in the D Drive position for kickdown to function Automatic transmission adaptive system The automatic transmission is controlled by an adaptive control system that constantly monitors the way in which the transmission functions It senses and adapts each gear shift for optimal performance pg...

Page 129: ...speed traction temperature and treadwear rating Never drive on mixed tires except for brief periods when the temporary spare tire is in use Always use properly inflated tires of correct dimensions Tire size and inflation pressures are shown on the tire inflation pressure placards located on the driver s side B pillar the structural member at the side of the vehicle at the rear of the driver s door...

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Page 131: ...Brake failure Service urgent message is displayed in the text window DO NOT DRIVE Have the vehicle towed to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected NOTE When the vehicle is at a standstill and the engine is idling e g at a traffic light and the brake pedal is depressed the pedal may go down slightly This is a normal function of the power assisted brake system Power brakes function onl...

Page 132: ...d the vehicle should be driven cautiously to a Volvo retailer for inspection The Anti lock Braking System ABS helps to improve vehicle control stopping and steering during severe braking conditions by limiting brake lockup When the system senses impending lockup braking pressure is automatically modulated in order to help prevent lockup which could lead to a skid This system performs a self diagno...

Page 133: ...olvo XC90 consists of a number of functions 1 Traction control TC This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin by transferring power from a drive wheel that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the opposite side of the vehicle on the same axle TC monitors and compares the rotational speed of the drive wheels If one of the drive wheels shows a tendency to spin the difference in speed is i...

Page 134: ...d when the DSTC button on the center control panel is pressed 4 Roll Stability Control RSC RSC utilizes a gyro sensor to monitor the vehicle s angle of inclination and the rate at which this angle changes If necessary RSC activates the Anti lock Brake System to brake one or more of the wheels to help maintain stability A pulsating sound will be audible when the function is active which is quite no...

Page 135: ...If the light remains on an authorized Volvo retailer should check the system In the event of high brake temperature TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF will be displayed in the text window The system will automatically switch on again when the brakes have cooled Emergency Brake Assistance EBA The EBA function is an integrated part of the DSTC system EBA is designed to provide full brake effect immedi...

Page 136: ...the button see the illustration on page 32 will light up to indicate that park assist system s are activated When park assist is actively working 1 The audio system s volume will be reduced 2 An intermittent signal will be audible from the speakers to indicate that you are approaching a person object parked vehicle etc The signals begin when the distance between the bumper and the object is Rear a...

Page 137: ...in the text window Cleaning the sensors For the system to function properly the sensors in the front and or rear bumpers should be kept clean They can be cleaned with car washing detergent and a sponge WARNING This system is designed to be a supplementary aid when the vehicle is backing up It is not however intended to replace the driver s attention and judgement pg 102 Starting and driving Towing...

Page 138: ...es being towed are subject to regulations regarding maximum towing speed length and type of towing device lighting etc If the vehicle s battery is dead do not attempt to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it as this will damage the three way catalytic converter s The engine must be jump started using an auxiliary battery see page 104 If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck the towin...

Page 139: ...n the previous page CAUTION Sling type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air conditioning lines It is equally important not to use sling type equipment at the rear or apply lifting equipment inside the rear wheels serious damage to the rear axle may result If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck the towing eyelets must not be used to secure the vehicle on the flat b...

Page 140: ...minal 1 to the positive terminal in your vehicle s engine compartment 2 located under a small black plastic cover attached to the fuse box cover marked with a sign Remove the cover on the main fuse box if necessary to access this terminal Then connect the auxiliary battery s negative terminal 3 to the ground point in your vehicle s engine compartment 4 Start the engine in the assisting vehicle the...

Page 141: ...pg 105 Starting and driving Towing a trailer The maximum weights recommended by Volvo for trailers with brakes are shown in the table below No of occupants 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Seating position Front seat Front seat 2nd row of seats 2nd row of seats 2nd row of seats Optional 3rd row of seats Optional 3rd row of seats All Wheel Drive 5 000 lbs 2250 kg 5 000 lbs 2250 kg 4 500 lbs 2050 kg 3 700 lbs 1700 kg ...

Page 142: ...l load carrying capacity The amount of cargo in the vehicle and the trailer must be limited so that the gross vehicle weight and maximum permissible rear axle weight see page 165 are not exceeded Vehicles used for towing a trailer on a regular basis or for long distance highway towing should be equipped with an automatic transmission oil cooler and Volvo s automatic self leveling system for the re...

Page 143: ...fastened to the hole or hook provided in the trailer hitch on the vehicle The safety wire should never be fastened to or wound around the drawbar ball NOTE When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill apply the parking brake before putting the gear selector in P ark When starting on a hill put the gear selector in D rive before releasing the parking brake If you use the manual Geartronic shif...

Page 144: ...ll holder with the one in the hitch assembly 4 Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly ball holder 5 Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt Removing the ball holder 1 Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder hitch assembly 2 Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly NOTE A cover for the hitch assembly can...

Page 145: ...nt and the rear load carrier approximately 1 5 inches 3 5 cm in front of the rear rail anchorage This will help to reduce wind noise NOTE Volvo accessories mounted on these load carriers will require T track mounting hardware for correct installation Please consult your Volvo retailer Installing the load carriers Make sure that the load carrier is pressed firmly out against the roof rail Screw the...

Page 146: ...f recycled antifreeze is not approved by Volvo Different types of antifreeze must not be mixed Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle s radiator Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty of Volvo engine coolant to help protect your vehicle during cold weather Try to keep the fuel tank well filled this prevents the formation of condensation in the tank In addition in extremely...

Page 147: ...y can cause damage to the locks W Winter Wet driving mode enhanced vehicle traction Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the D rive position Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage disengage this driving mode An LED in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and this will also be displayed in the instrument panel see page 26 This mode may be selec...

Page 148: ... with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries where it may be difficult to obtain the correct fuel Consider your destination If you will be driving through an area where snow or ice are likely to occur consider snow tires To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces do not inspect your vehicle s transmission fluid yourself Have your vehicle s transmission fluid level inspected ...

Page 149: ...Remove from paintwork as soon as possible Otherwise the finish may be permanently damaged A detergent can be used to facilitate the softening of dirt and oil A water soluble grease solvent may be used in cases of sticky dirt However use a wash place equipped with a drainage separator Dry the vehicle with a clean chamois and remember to clean the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels Tar spots...

Page 150: ... with denatured alcohol To avoid scratches do not dry the bumpers with paper NOTE When washing the vehicle remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills WARNING When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed apply the brakes several times in order to remove any moisture from the brake linings Engine cleaning agents should not be used when the engine is warm This co...

Page 151: ...not recommend the use of longlife or durable paint protection coatings some of which may claim to prevent pitting fading oxidation etc These coatings have not been tested by Volvo for compatibility with your vehicle s clear coat Some of them may cause the clear coat to soften crack or cloud Damage caused by application of paint protection coatings may not be covered under your vehicle s paint warr...

Page 152: ...protecting and conditioning your vehicle s leather two to four times a year Ask your Volvo retailer about Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather Softener 943 7429 CAUTION Under no circumstances should gasoline naphtha or similar cleaning agents be used on the plastic or the leather since these can cause damage Take extra care when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since the coloring can sprea...

Page 153: ... plate in the engine compartment Minor stone chips and scratches Material Primer can Paint touch up pen Brush Masking tape If the stone chip has not gone down to the bare metal and an undamaged color coat remains you can add paint immediately after removing dirt NOTE When touching up the vehicle it should be clean and dry The surface temperature should be above 60 F 15 C Minor scratches on the sur...

Page 154: ... brush Mix the paint thoroughly apply several thin paint coats and let dry after each application 3 If there is a longer scratch you may want to protect surrounding paint by masking it off pg 134 Vehicle care This page intentionally left blank Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_07 htm 6 of 6 12 30 2006 4 42 36 PM ...

Page 155: ...124 pg 112 Wheels and tires General information General information Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the vehicle s tire information placard on the Bpillar the structural member at the side of the vehicle at the rear of the driver s door opening or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry...

Page 156: ... sides for prolonged periods can cause wheel and or tire damage Tread wear indicator The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread The letters TWI are printed on the side of the tire When approximately 1 16 1 6 mm is left on the tread these strips become visible and indicate that the tire should be replaced Tires with less than 1 16 1 6 mm tread offer very poor tract...

Page 157: ...raking Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the tires and or wheels permanently pg 113 Wheels and tires Tire inflation placards on U S models Tire inflation Check tire inflation pressure regularly A table listing the recommended inflation pressure for your vehicle can be found on page 115 Tire inflation pressure placards are also located on the driver s side B pillar the structural member at the s...

Page 158: ...ead separation or blowout with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury Under inflated tires reduce the load carrying capacity of your vehicle When weather temperature changes occur tire inflation pressures also change A 10 degree temperature drop causes a corresponding drop of 1 psi 7 kPa in inflation pressure Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the prop...

Page 159: ...or each tire including the spare 5 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could puncture the tire and cause an air leak 6 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cuts bulges or other irregularities NOTE If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve Then recheck the pressure with your tire...

Page 160: ... device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation When low inflation pressure is detected TPMS will light up the tire pressure warning light in the instrument panel and will display a message in the text window The wording of this message is determined by the degree of inflation pressure loss When the tire pressure monitoring system warning lig...

Page 161: ...ory mounted wheels are equipped with TPMS sensors in the valves If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire this tire does not have a TPMS sensor If for example winter wheels tires are used that are not equipped with TPMS sensors the message TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed after the car has been driven for several minutes at approximately 35 mph 50 km h or faster...

Page 162: ...The ratio of the tire s height to its width 3 R Radial tire 4 15 The diameter of the wheel rim in inches 5 95 The tire s load index In this example a load index of 95 equals a maximum load of 1521 lbs 690 kg 6 H The tire s speed rating or the maximum speed at which the tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time carrying a permissible load for the vehicle and with correct inflation ...

Page 163: ...ocated on the B Pillar or the driver s door or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 11 Treadwear Traction and Temperature grades See page 121 for more information 12 Maximum permissible inflation pressure the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire This limit is set by the tire manufacturer pg 119 Wheels...

Page 164: ...ion pressure is affected by the number of occupants in the car the amount of cargo and the speed at which the vehicle will be driven for a prolonged period This information can be found on the tire inflation placard s located on the driver s side B pillar or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models and in the tire inflation table in this chapter Cold tires The tires are considered ...

Page 165: ... amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity c...

Page 166: ...ction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and is not a measure of cornering turning traction TEMPERATURE The temperature grades are AA th...

Page 167: ...e front wheels Only chains adapted for AWD models should be used NOTE Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow chain information CAUTION Check local regulations regarding the use of snow chains before installing Always follow the chain manufacturer s installation instructions carefully Install chains as tightly as possible and retighten periodically Never exceed the chain manufacturer s spe...

Page 168: ...spare tire in your car is called a Temporary Spare Recommended tire pressure see the placard on the B pillar or on the fuel filler door should be maintained irrespective of which position on the car the temporary spare tire is used on In the event of damage to this tire a new one can be purchased from your Volvo retailer WARNING Current legislation prohibits the use of the Temporary Spare tire oth...

Page 169: ... is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder Fold up the rear section of the cargo area floor disconnect the grocery bag holder s retaining cords and fold up the lower section of the floor to access the tool bag Location of jack seven seat models hatch in the cargo area floor Lift this hatch and release the retaining strap to slide out the jack The rear section of the jack s crank is held in ...

Page 170: ...t can be lowered using the crank see previous page for location WARNING When raising or lowering the spare wheel please keep in mind that components in the exhaust system may be very hot Lowering the spare wheel 1 Fold down the lower section of the tailgate 2 Fold up the rear section of the floor in the cargo compartment 3 Connect the two sections of the jack s crank 4 Insert the hooked end of the...

Page 171: ...ould damage the underside of the vehicle if it is not retracted 8 Place the wheel with the flat tire in the vehicle s cargo compartment NOTE The space under the vehicle is designed to hold the special spare wheel only Other fullsize wheels will not fit in this compartment f file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_08 htm 17 of 17 12 30 2006 4 42 37 PM ...

Page 172: ...vehicle The maintenance services contain several checks which require special instruments and tools and therefore must be performed by a qualified technician To keep your Volvo in top condition specify time tested and proven Genuine Volvo Parts and Accessories The Federal Clean Air Act U S The Federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle manufacturers to furnish written instructions to the ultimate purc...

Page 173: ...ed Warranty Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty Emission Design and Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty These are the federal warranties other warranties are provided as required by state provincial law Refer to your separate Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for detailed information concerning each of the warranties Vehicle Event Data Your vehicl...

Page 174: ... hydrocarbons depends upon a leak free system Inspect fuel lines every 30 000 miles 48 000 km Check for proper sealing of the fuel filler cap which contains O ring seals NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled the Check Engine light Malfunction Indicator may indicate a fault However your vehicle s performance will not be affected U...

Page 175: ...ight If a two post hoist is used to lift the vehicle the front and rear lift arm pads should be centered under the reinforced lift plates on the inboard edge of the sill rail see illustration Please note the following before you begin working on your vehicle Battery see also page 148 for more information on handling the battery Ensure that the battery cables are correctly connected and tightened N...

Page 176: ...lt can cause poor cooling and low alternator output as well as impair the operation of the power steering and the air conditioning unit NOTE The drive belt is equipped with a self tensioning mechanism and requires no adjustment between changes WARNING The engine must not be running when this check is performed Check coolant level The cooling system must be filled with coolant and not leak to opera...

Page 177: ...y a 50 50 mix of water and antifreeze CAUTION The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level If it is not kept filled there can be high local temperatures in the engine which could result in damage Different types of antifreeze coolant may not be mixed WARNING Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm Wait until the vehicle cools pg 140 Maintenance Engine compartme...

Page 178: ...clude ACEA A1 API SJ SJ CF and SJ Energy conserving Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy engine performance or engine protection Volvo Cars recommends Castrol Depending on your driving habits premium or synthetic oils may provide superior fuel economy and engine protection Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on premium or synthetic oils Oil additives must not be used ...

Page 179: ... prolonged driving in mountainous areas Changing oil and oil filter Oil and oil filter changes should be made at 7 500 mile 12 000 km intervals Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance intervals except at ower request and at additional charge Please consult your Volvo retailer The API Service Symbol donut is divid...

Page 180: ...r the engine has been switched off Be sure the oil level is maintained between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick Low oil level can cause internal damage to the engine and overfilling can result in high oil consumption The distance between the dipstick marks represents approx 1 6 US qt 1 5 liter The oil should preferably be checked when cold before the engine has been started NOTE The engin...

Page 181: ...her fluid reservoir Washer fluid reservoir The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and holds approx 6 8 US qt 6 5 liters When there is less than approximately 1 US qt 1 liter remaining in the reservoir the washer fluid spray will be directed to the windshield only During cold weather the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing antifreeze file K ...

Page 182: ...of water and antifreeze CAUTION The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level If it is not kept filled there can be high local temperatures in the engine which could result in damage Different types of antifreeze coolant may not be mixed Check coolant regularly WARNING Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm Wait until the vehicle cools If it is necessary to top...

Page 183: ... N 9437433 Replace Every second year or 30 000 miles 48 000 km The fluid should be replaced once a year or every 15 000 miles 24 000 km when driving under extremely hard conditions mountain driving etc Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer Power steering fluid reservoir The fluid level should always be between the ADD and FULL marks file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05...

Page 184: ... the vehicle However keep in mind that greater effort will be required to turn the steering wheel pg 145 Interior Wiper blades Windshield wiper blades 1 Lift the wiper arm off the windshield 2 Press in the catches A in the illustration above 3 Pull out the wiper blade 4 Insert a new wiper blade and ensure that it is firmly in place NOTE The driver s side wiper blade is longer than the one on the p...

Page 185: ...e out away from the tailgate window 2 Pull the wiper blade outward toward the tailgate 3 Press the new wiper blade into place Check that it is properly secured Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09a htm 14 of 14 12 30 2006 4 42 39 PM ...

Page 186: ...er be above the indicator A The fluid level should be checked if the battery has been recharged After inspection be sure the cap over each battery cell is securely in place Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tightened Route ventilation hose through opening in floor see page 147 Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running for example when changing the bat...

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Page 188: ...tion in the vehicle s electrical system can be stored in the control modules 4 Disconnect the negative ground cable first 5 Disconnect the positive cable and pull the ventilation hose see next page from the battery 6 Lift out the old battery and put a new battery into place 7 Connect the positive cable first 8 Connect the negative ground cable 9 Be sure that the ventilation hose see below is secur...

Page 189: ...tes hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive The battery is fitted with a ventilation hose which vents hydrogen gas out of the battery compartment through a ventilation opening in the bottom of this compartment If the battery must be replaced it is essential that the ventilation hose is properly connected to the battery and that it is routed through the ventilation opening provided see illust...

Page 190: ... cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling pg 149 Maintenance Bulbs The following bulbs are used in the vehicle Bulb Type Socket 1 High beam H7 65W 1 Low beam H11 55W 2 Bi Xenon headlight option D2R 35W 3 Front fog lights H1 55W 4 Front parking lights front rear side marker lights license plate light rear footwell lighting W5W W2 1x9 5d 5 Front turn signals H21W BAY9s 5 Rear fog light...

Page 191: ... voltage used by these headlights these bulbs should only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician pg 150 Maintenance Retaining pins Replacing high low beams turn signal parking light bulbs The entire lamp housing must be lifted out when replacing these bulbs To lift out the lamp housing 1 Switch off the ignition 2 Open the hood 3 Pull up the retaining pins see the illustration above ...

Page 192: ...lb and cause damage to the reflector Be sure to use bulbs of the correct type and voltage Location of the bulbs in the headlight housing 1 Low beam headlight Bi Xenon headlight option 2 High beam headlight 3 Turn signal 4 Parking light 5 Side marker light pg 151 Maintenance file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09b htm 7 of 25 12 30 2006 4 42 40 PM ...

Page 193: ... Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until it seats properly 7 Press the bulb holder into place on the headlight housing 8 Reinstall the plastic cap The letters HAUT on the cap must be upward Replacing the high beam bulb 1 Remove the rubber cover over the bulb 1 by pulling it off 2 Pull the connector from the lamp housing 2 3 Loosen the bulb s retaining spring by first mo...

Page 194: ... side marker light bulbs 1 Turn the lamp holder approximately 1 4 turn counterclockwise and pull it out of the headlight housing 2 Pull the bulb straight out 3 Align the guide lugs on the side of the base of the new bulb in the grooves in the holder and press it into place 4 Press the lamp holder into the place in the headlight housing and turn it approximately 1 4 turn clockwise pg 152 Maintenanc...

Page 195: ... 4 Press the lamp holder into the place in the headlight housing and turn it approximately 1 4 turn clockwise Replacing the side turn signal bulb 1 Switch off the ignition 2 Pry out the lens by inserting a small screw driver under the lower edge 3 Turn the lamp holder 1 4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight out 4 Pull the bulb straight out of the holder 5 Press the new bulb into the holder ...

Page 196: ...ase it 3 Replace the bulb The shape of the foot of the bulb corresponds to the shape of the bulb holder 4 Reinstall the bulb holder by turning it slightly clockwise The side of the holder marked TOP should face upward pg 153 Maintenance Location of tail light bulbs A Turn signal B Brake light file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09b htm 11 of 25 12 30 2006 4 42 40 PM ...

Page 197: ...oosen the bolts 4 with the 10 mm wrench 7 Pull the entire tail light housing straight out 8 Disconnect the wiring 9 Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth to avoid scratching the lens 10 Turn the lamp holder s counterclockwise and pull out 11 Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove Insert a new bulb 12 Place the lamp holder in the groove and turn clockwise 13 Press wiring back into place 1...

Page 198: ... the bulb 5 Insert a new bulb and press the lamp housing back into place Door step courtesy lights The door step courtesy lights are located under the dashboard on the driver s and passenger s sides To replace a bulb 1 Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens 2 Replace the defective bulb 3 Reinstall the lens file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09b htm 13 of 25 12 30 2006 4 42 40 PM ...

Page 199: ... and replace it 3 Press the lens back into place pg 155 Maintenance Front courtesy lights These bulbs may be difficult for you to replace yourself We recommend that you let an authorized Volvo retailer replace these bulbs if necessary file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09b htm 14 of 25 12 30 2006 4 42 40 PM ...

Page 200: ...ult for you to replace yourself Let an authorized Volvo retailer replace these bulbs if necessary Vanity mirror lights 1 Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens 2 Pry out the bulb and replace it 3 Carefully press the lower edge of lens onto the four tabs and press the upper edge of the lens into place pg 156 Maintenance file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09b htm 15 of 25 12 30 200...

Page 201: ... Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out 4 Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one 5 Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and turn it clockwise 6 Reinstall the housing and screw it into place pg 157 Maintenance Fuses file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09b htm 16 of 25 12 30 2006 4 42 40 PM ...

Page 202: ...onents that are connected to each fuse The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to remove it Pull the fuse straight out If a fuse is difficult to remove you will find a special fuse removal tool in the passenger compartment fuse box From the side examine the curved metal wire see next page to see if it is broken If so put in a new fuse of the same color and amperage written on the fuse Spare f...

Page 203: ... fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the following pages Doing so could overload the vehicle s electrical system pg 158 Maintenance Fuses contd file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09b htm 18 of 25 12 30 2006 4 42 40 PM ...

Page 204: ...rked X are replacement fuses Fuses in the engine compartment No Amperage 1 2 Auxiliary lights accessory 20A 3 4 Oxygen sensors 20A 5 Crankcase ventilation heater solenoid valves fuel tank leakage monitor 10A 6 Mass air flow sensor engine control module injectors 15A 7 8 A C compressor accelerator pedal position sensor E box fan 10A 9 10 11 Ignition coils 20A 12 13 Windshield wipers 25A 14 ABS 30A ...

Page 205: ...r compartment Fuses are located inside the access panel on the edge of the dashboard on the driver s side There are also a number of spare fuses When replacing a blown fuse be sure to replace it with a new one of the same color and amperage written on the fuse No Amperage 1 Blower climate system 30A 2 Audio amplifier 30A 3 Power driver s seat option 25A 4 Power passenger s seat option 25A file K o...

Page 206: ...A 10 On board diagnostics headlight switch steering wheel angle sensor steering wheel module 5A 11 Ignition switch SRS engine control module immobilizer 7 5A 12 Ceiling lighting upper electronic control module 10A 13 Moonroof option 15A 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09b htm 21 of 25 12 30 2006 4 42 40 PM ...

Page 207: ...te system power driver s seat Occupant Weight Sensor USA 10A 11 12 volt sockets front and rear seats 15A 12 13 14 15 ABS STC DSTC 5A 16 Power steering Bi Xenon headlights option 10A 17 Driver s side front fog light option 7 5A 18 Passenger s side front fog light option 7 5A 19 20 21 Transmission control module 10A 22 Driver s side high beam 10A file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09b htm 22 of...

Page 208: ... 15A 35 36 pg 161 Maintenance Fuses contd Fuses in the cargo compartment The fuses in the cargo area are located behind the panel on the driver s side of the cargo compartment When replacing a blown fuse be sure to replace it with a new one of the same color and amperage written on the fuse file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09b htm 23 of 25 12 30 2006 4 42 40 PM ...

Page 209: ...system option radio receiver rear seat entertainment accessory 7 5A 7 Trailer wiring 30 feed 15A 8 12 volt socket in cargo compartment 15A 9 Rear passenger s side door power window power window cutout function 20A 10 Rear driver s side door power window power window cutout function 20A 11 12 13 14 Subwoofer option rear air conditioning system option 15A 15 16 file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc9...

Page 210: ...ive 30A 28 Central locking system 15A 29 Driver s side trailer lighting parking light turn signal 25A 30 Passenger s side trailer lighting brake light fog light turn signal 25A 31 Main fuse fuses 37 38 40A 32 33 34 pg 162 Maintenance Fuses contd 35 36 37 Heated rear window 20A 38 Heated rear window 20A Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_09b htm 25 of 25 12 30 2006 4 42 40...

Page 211: ...ights 165 Dimensions 166 Capacities 167 Lubricants 168 Cooling system 168 Suspension 169 Electrical system 171 Engine specifications 172 All specifications are subject to change without prior notice pg 164 Specifications file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_10 htm 1 of 10 12 30 2006 4 42 41 PM ...

Page 212: ...on regarding these regulations please consult your Volvo retailer 2 Vacuum hose routing underside of hood 3 Loads and Tire Pressures on inside of fuel filler door Canadian models only 4 Model plate Vehicle Identification Number VIN Codes for color and upholstery etc The plate is located in the engine compartment on the inside of the left front fender file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_10 htm ...

Page 213: ...please consult your Volvo retailer 7 Child safety latch label 8 Loads and Tire Pressures U S models only Certain models will only have one decal depending on the specifications of the vehicle 1 The Vehicle Identification Number VIN should always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your vehicle with the retailer and when ordering parts pg 165 Specifications Weights Gross vehicle weight USA C...

Page 214: ...Wheel Drive Permissible axle weight or gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded Permissible axle weight rear USA Canada 5 seat 5 cyl FWD 3060 lbs 5 seat 5 cyl AWD 3150 lbs 1430 kg 5 seat 6 cyl AWD 3150 lbs 1430 kg 7 seat 5 cyl FWD 3170 lbs 7 seat 5 cyl AWD 3240 lbs 1470 kg 7 seat 6 cyl AWD 3240 lbs 1470 kg Curb weight 5 seat FWD 4310 4340 lbs 5 seat AWD 4440 4620 lbs 2030 2090 kg 7 seat FWD 445...

Page 215: ...ack 63 9 162 4 cm Turning circle 39 40 ft 11 9 12 3 m Cargo capacity With optional 3rd row of seats folded down 5 seat 41 6 cu ft 1178 litres 7 seat 43 3 cu ft 1225 litres Behind 1st row of seats with 2nd and optional 3rd row of seats folded down 5 seat 84 9 cu ft 2403 litres 7 seat 85 1 cu ft 2410 litres Behind 1st row of seats with front passenger seat 2nd row and optional 3rd row of seats folde...

Page 216: ...iscellaneous Power steering 0 9 US qts 0 9 liters Windshield washer reservoir 6 9 US qts 6 5 liters Brake fluid 0 63 US qts 0 6 liters Air conditioning system Front 2 2 lb 1 kg Rear option 2 9 lb 1 3 kg R 134a HFC134a WARNING When adding accessories equipment luggage and other cargo to your vehicle the total capacity weight must not be exceeded pg 168 Specifications Lubricants Engine oil Meeting m...

Page 217: ...eeze Volume 5 cyl turbo 9 5 US qts 9 0 liters 6 cyl turbo 11 0 US qts 10 5 liters The thermostat begins to open at 194 F 90 C pg 169 Specifications Suspension Rear suspension Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms double link arms and track rods Front suspension Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame Power assis...

Page 218: ...r that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine the Electronic Control Module or the vehicle may be illegal and can cause three way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating This includes Altering fuel injection setting or components Altering emission system components or location or removing components Repeated use of leaded fuel NOTE Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles wi...

Page 219: ...s employ a turbo compressor to force air into the engine inlet manifold and a charge air cooler to cool the compressed inlet air The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increases engine power over that developed by the normally aspirated engine The charge air cooler which resembles a radiator is located between the turbo compressor and inlet manifold Fuel syst...

Page 220: ...onstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas Besides passing exams each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued These professional technicians are best able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at peak operating condition pg 174 Specifications This page intentionally lef...

Page 221: ...ls 177 Audio functions 180 Radio functions 184 Menu settings and selections 190 CD player 191 CD changer option 193 Audio systems general information 195 HomeLink Universal Transceiver 196 pg 176 Audio Audio system file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_11a htm 1 of 18 12 30 2006 4 42 43 PM ...

Page 222: ...10 EXIT CLEAR step back in the menu or cancel a selection 11 Menu selections 12 CD eject 13 CD slot CD changer option 14 Storage compartment 15 MY KEY programmable keys for your favorite functions from the menu 16 Station preset buttons CD changer discs 1 6 17 Infrared IR port for the optional audio navigation system remote control 18 Seek change tracks or stations pg 177 Audio Audio system contro...

Page 223: ...for a radio station or to go to the next previous track on a CD Press and hold down these buttons to search within a track Display The display 1 shows the currently selected function menu selections etc Clean the display with a dry soft lint free cloth Do not use cleaning agents Accessing and using menus In menu mode you can change settings and program new functions in the audio system The various...

Page 224: ...option The door panels behind the second row of seats can be equipped with headphone connectors for passengers in the second and optional third row of seats Several people can listen to different sound sources such as CDs or the radio at the same time without disturbing each other Two sets of headphones can be plugged into each connector Use the SEL button 1 to step between the sound sources Press...

Page 225: ...ng distracted by an unexpected change in music If the driver selects the same sound source as someone listening to this source through headphones the driver takes control of the sound source Only one disc in the optional CD changer and one track on the CD can be played at a time Headphone users can choose from among the preset radio stations AM FM1 FM2 previously set by the driver If FM is played ...

Page 226: ...f on Point the remote control toward the IR port on the radio panel see the illustration on page 176 NOTE If the remote control does not function properly check the batteries AAA or R03 pg 180 Audio Audio functions On Off button To activate the system 1 Turn the ignition key to position I 2 Press the POWER button 1 to switch the audio system on or off NOTE If you switch off the ignition while the ...

Page 227: ...be selected either with the function buttons 3 CD AM FM or with the SELECTOR control 4 To select a sound source Turn the SELECTOR control to choose FM1 FM2 AM CD CD changer option Press the AM FM button repeatedly to choose between FM1 FM2 AM Press the CD button to change to the CD player or optional CD changer The selected sound source will be shown in the display pg 181 Audio Sound settings 1 Pr...

Page 228: ...ly be set if SUBWOOFER is selected in the menu Volume for the surround sound can only be set if Dolby Pro Logic II DPL II is selected in the menu Setting Shown in the display Bass BASS Treble TREBLE Balance between the right and left speakers BALANCE Balance between the front and rear speakers FADER Bass speaker level SUBWOOFER option Center speaker level CENTER Premium Sound system only Surround ...

Page 229: ...tions to select PRO LOGIC II 3 CHANNEL or to turn these functions off See also the menu structure on page 190 1 Select AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER 2 Select SURROUND and press ENTER 3 Select Dolby AM FM or Dolby CD and press ENTER 4 Select PRO LOGIC II 3 CHANNEL or OFF and press ENTER The symbol PL II is displayed when Pro Logic II is selected 3 CH is shown when 3 channel stereo is s...

Page 230: ... use the SELECTOR control 4 Press ENTER to select the next frequency You can select five frequencies 5 Press ENTER until you come to the menu mode to save the changes you have made Equalizer RR EQ REAR certain audio systems This function is used to fine tune the sound from the rear speakers 1 Select AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER 2 Select EQ REAR and press ENTER 3 Use the menu selectio...

Page 231: ...ency 1 Press and hold the or button or the corresponding buttons on the steering wheel keypad MAN will be shown in the display The radio will slowly scroll in the desired direction and then increase speed after a few seconds 2 Release the button when the desired frequency is displayed 3 If you need to adjust the frequency press briefly on or 4 The manual search function is available for five secon...

Page 232: ...programming a shortcut Use the MY KEY buttons 2 3 to program a favorite function from the menu such as SCAN AUTOSTORE etc See page 190 for the functions that can be programmed with the MY KEY button 1 Use the MENU buttons to scroll among the functions 2 Select the desired function from the menu by holding one of the MY KEY buttons depressed for more than two seconds 3 When MY KEY STORED is shown i...

Page 233: ...STORE in the menu and press ENTER 3 Select AST SEARCH and press ENTER 4 AUTOSTORING is shown in the display and a number of strong stations max 10 from the set frequency band are now automatically stored in the autostore memory If there are no stations with sufficient signal strength NO AST FOUND is displayed 5 The stored stations are available under the buttons 0 9 1 6 When the radio is in autost...

Page 234: ...will find the radio in your car is equipped to take advantage of this system NOTE PI Program Information Seek When an FM station has been stored as a preset the radio also stores RBDS program information if it is available When the preset is selected at a later time the radio tries to access updated program information In weak signal areas there may be a delay before the station becomes audible Du...

Page 235: ...g the different program types shown in the list Which PTY does the set station have 1 Select RADIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER 2 Select PTY in the menu and press ENTER 3 Select SHOW PTY TEXT and press ENTER The PTY of the selected station is now shown in the display NOTE Not all radio stations have PTY designations Program type Text displayed Switch off deactivate CLEAR ALL PTY News NEWS ...

Page 236: ...T R B Language LANGUAGE Religious music RELIGIOUS MUSIC Religious talk RELIGION TALK Personality PERSONALITY Public PUBLIC College COLLEGE Weather WEATHER Radio text Certain stations broadcast program information which can be shown in the display 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select RADIOTEXT in the menu and press ENTER 3 Select RADIOTEXT again to deactivate pg 189 Audio file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC...

Page 237: ...ur selections press EXIT CLEAR to exit the PTY list 7 Select SEARCH PTY and press ENTER If the radio finds a station with the selected program type this station will be played 8 If the radio finds a station that does not match your selections continue the search with the and buttons 9 If no station with the selected program type is found the radio will return to the previously tuned frequency PTY ...

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Page 239: ...ON OFF 4 2 AF ON OFF 4 3 RESET ALL 5 AUDIO SETTINGS 5 1 Dolby AM FM 5 1 1 Pro Logic II 5 1 2 3CH 5 1 3 OFF 5 2 Dolby CD 5 2 1 Pro Logic II 5 2 2 3CH 5 2 3 OFF 5 3 SUBWOOFER ON OFF certain audio systems 5 4 EQ FRONT certain audio systems 5 5 EQ REAR option 5 6 RESET ALL CD single disc 1 RANDOM 2 SCAN 3 AUDIO SETTINGS 3 1 Dolby AM FM 3 1 1 Pro Logic II 3 1 2 3CH 3 1 3 OFF file K ownersdocs 2005 2005...

Page 240: ...1 3 ALL DISCS 2 SCAN 3 DISC TEXT 4 AUDIO SETTINGS 4 1 Dolby AM FM 4 1 1 Pro Logic II 4 1 2 3CH 4 1 3 OFF 4 2 Dolby CD 4 2 1 Pro Logic II 4 2 2 3 CH 4 2 3 OFF ON OFF 4 3 SUBWOOFER ON OFF option 4 4 EQ FRONT certain audio systems 4 5 EQ REAR certain audio systems 4 6 RESET ALL These functions can be programmed with MY KEY see page 185 Default pg 191 Audio CD player file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 0...

Page 241: ... the display If you have a keypad in the steering wheel you can use the arrow keys in the same way Searching within a track Press and hold down or to search within a track or the whole disc The search continues as long as the buttons are depressed If you have a keypad in the steering wheel you can use the arrow keys in the same way Random play This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order...

Page 242: ...ction 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select DISCTEXT in the menu and press ENTER 3 Any information that may be stored on the disc will be displayed 4 To deactivate this function select DISCTEXT and press ENTER NOTE This function is only available on the CD changer CD eject Press button 1 to eject the CD NOTE For reasons of traffic safety the ejected CD must be removed within 12 seconds or it will be au...

Page 243: ... an available empty slot in the CD changer Make sure INSERT DISC is displayed before inserting a new disc Selecting disc number Use the station setting buttons 1 6 1 to select which disc is to be played The number of the disc and the track are shown in the display SCAN This function plays the first ten seconds of each track and only functions on the currently selected disc 1 Press the MENU button ...

Page 244: ...steering wheel you can use the arrow keys in the same way pg 194 Audio CD changer option contd Random play This function offers two alternatives for playing the tracks on the disc s in the CD changer in random order shuffle Random one random order on the currently selected disc Random all random order on all of the CD s in the changer To play tracks in random order 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select...

Page 245: ...inserts into the player pg 195 Audio Audio systems general information Compact disc care Before using a new CD for the first time remove any burrs in the center outer edge by running the stem of a pen or similar object around the hole edge of the disc Use CD standard EN 60908 discs only Discs not meeting this standard may cause problems with system poor sound CDR discs can cause listening problems...

Page 246: ...ighting entry door lock HomeLink s sun visor mounted transceiver powered by your vehicle s electrical system may then be used in place of your hand held remote controls NOTE For your security the HomeLink Universal Transceiver is designed to not function if you lock your vehicle from the outside Programming the transceiver 1 The ignition switch must be turned to the accessory position II before pr...

Page 247: ...gate or door while it is in motion Do not use the HomeLink Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door opener that cannot detect an object signalling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current federal safety stan...

Page 248: ...o complete the training process 4 Some garage door openers may require you to do this procedure a third time to complete the training 5 The programmed button on your HomeLink Universal Transceiver should now operate your garage door opener The original hand held transmitter can also be used as desired to operate the garage door The remaining two HomeLink buttons can be programmed in the same way I...

Page 249: ...indicator light flashes rapidly release both buttons The previously programmed device has now been erased and the new device can be activated by pressing the HomeLink button that has just been programmed This procedure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink buttons NOTE Retain the original transmitter s for future programming procedures e g if you purchase a new vehicle For your own securit...

Page 250: ...ty sensor 55 Air vents 51 Airbag Side Impact SIPS 12 Alarm 82 All Wheel Drive 96 All Wheel Drive towing 103 Anchorages for child seats 21 Anti lock Brake System ABS ii 27 Approach lighting 35 Ashtray 43 68 Audio system 175 AUTO climate control 53 Automatic climate control ECC 52 Automatic gearbox 91 Automatic Locking Retractor 22 file K ownersdocs 2005 2005_XC90 05xc90_12 htm 1 of 14 12 30 2006 4 ...

Page 251: ...Bulbs list of 149 Bulbs replacing 150 C Capacities 167 Capacity weight 120 Carbon Monoxide Important Warning 87 Cargo capacity 166 Catalytic converter 170 CD changer 193 CD eject 192 CD Pause 191 CD player 191 Ceiling lighting 155 Center console storage compartments 68 Central locking system remote control 77 Changing coolant 139 Changing oil and oil filter 141 Check Engine warning light 29 file K...

Page 252: ...old weather precautions 109 Coolant changing 139 143 Coolant checking level of 139 Cooling system 168 Courtesy light 65 Cruise control 40 Cup holder 68 69 Cup holder in rear seat 68 Curb weight 120 Current fuel consumption 39 D Defroster 53 Dimensions 166 Dolby Pro Logic II DPL II 181 Door mirror defroster 38 Driving economically 91 DSTC 31 99 Dual threshold air bags 5 E ECC 52 Economical driving ...

Page 253: ...nt iii F Fader 181 Federal Clean Air Act 136 FIX NEXT SERVICE 30 Flat tire changing 124 Floor mats 66 Fog light symbol rear 29 Fog lights front 33 Folding sideview mirrors 31 Front fog lights 33 Front park assist 101 Front seat folding backrest 59 Front seats 58 Front seats heated 38 Front seats manual adjustment 58 Front seats power 60 Front suspension 169 Fuel ii 86 Fuel filler cap ii 88 Fuel fi...

Page 254: ...nerator warning light 29 Glove compartment 69 H Handling 92 Hazard warning flashers 38 Headlight flasher 35 Headlight washer 36 Headlights 33 Headphones 178 Heated front seats 38 54 High beam flash 35 High beam indicator 26 High low beams replacing 150 Hoisting the car 138 Home Safe System 35 HomeLink Universal Transceiver 196 Hood opening 42 I IC 14 Immobilizer start inhibitor 76 file K ownersdoc...

Page 255: ...ction i ISOFIX LATCH anchors 20 J Jacking your vehicle 124 Jump starting 104 K Keylock ii 89 Keys 76 L Label information 164 LATCH anchors 20 Leather care upholstery 132 LED illumination 35 Lighting panel 33 Locking steering wheel 90 Locking the vehicle 79 Locks 75 Long distance trips 110 Lubricants 168 M Maintenance services 136 Malfunction indicator light 29 Memory function mirrors 46 file K own...

Page 256: ...Odometer 26 Oil pressure 29 Oil quality 141 Oil viscosity 141 Opening the hood 42 Opening the tailgate 43 P Park 93 Paint color code 133 Paintwork damage 133 Park assist 101 Parking brake 29 42 Parking lights 33 Passenger s side front airbag disabling 7 Permissible axle weight 120 Polishing 131 Power child locks 81 Power moonroof 47 Power seat 60 Power steering fluid 144 PremAir iii PROPOSITION 65...

Page 257: ...erant A C system 50 Refueling 86 88 Remote control central locking system 77 Reporting safety defects 23 Restraint anchorages for child seats 21 Roadholding 92 Roll Stability Control RSC 99 S Safety 1 Safety defects reporting 23 Safety system warning light 6 Seat belt 2 Seat belt maintenance 23 Seat belt reminder 46 Seat belts keeping child seats in place 22 Service 136 Service key 76 Service remi...

Page 258: ...car 89 Steering wheel adjustment 35 Steering wheel lock 90 Stone chips 133 STOP 30 STOP ENGINE 30 Storage compartments 68 Supplemental Restraint System SRS 4 Supplemental Restraint System SRS warning light 29 Suspension 169 171 Switches in the center console 31 T Tachometer 26 Tailgate locking unlocking 80 Tailgate opening 43 Tailgate wiper 37 Tailgate wiper blades 145 Temperature control 53 Tempe...

Page 259: ...Towing cars with All Wheel Drive 103 Towing a trailer 105 Trailer indicator lamp 29 Trailer towing 105 Transmission Geartronic 93 Tread wear indicator 112 Treble 181 Trip computer 39 Trip odometer 26 Turn signals 35 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 128 Unlocking the vehicle 79 Upholstery cleaning 132 V Valet key 76 Vanity mirror 66 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 164 Vehicle loading 120 VIN Vehicl...

Page 260: ... performed only by the factory trained technicians at your authorized Volvo retailer Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance safety and emission systems in your vehicle Additionally your authorized Volvo retailer knows where accessories may and may not be safely installed in your Volvo In all cases please consult your authorized Volvo retailer before insta...

Page 261: ...er use a hand held cellular telephone while driving Some jurisdictions prohibit cellular telephone use by a driver while the vehicle is moving If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system set and make changes to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving Program radio presets with the vehicle parked and use your programmed...

Page 262: ...formation on replacing bulbs Supplement SAFETY AIRBAG LABELS Page 5 of your owner s manual shows outdated airbag labels This supplement shows the correct positions and text of airbag warning labels located on your vehicle s dashboard and sun visors This supplement belongs together with your owner s manual See the Safety section of your owner s manual for additional information about airbags and ch...

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