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All Wheel Drive (option)
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All Wheel Drive (AWD) – general
information
Your Volvo can be equipped with an electron-
ically controlled All Wheel Drive system
(option), which means that power is distributed
automatically between the front and rear
wheels. Under normal driving conditions, most
of the engine's power is directed to the front
wheels. However, if there is any tendency for
the front wheels to spin, an electronically con-
trolled coupling distributes power to the
wheels that have the best traction.
Tire dimensions
Volvo recommends that you always drive on
tires of the same brand, size, construction
(radial), tread pattern, load-, 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 plac-
ards, 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 opening), or on the
inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian mod-
els.
Temporary Spare
The temporary spare tire is for temporary, low-
speed, short-distance use only. Replace it with
a full-sized tire as soon as possible. Do not
drive on the temporary spare at speeds above
50 m.p.h. (80 km/h).
NOTE
Never install snow chains on a temporary
spare.
Summary of Contents for 2009 XC90
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Page 8: ...Contents 12 12 Index Index 274 ...
Page 9: ...Contents ...
Page 15: ...01 SAFETY ...
Page 49: ...01 Safety 01 ...
Page 51: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...
Page 52: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 G000000 ...
Page 89: ...03 CLIMATE ...
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Page 99: ...04 INTERIOR ...
Page 108: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 G033089 ...
Page 116: ...Keys and remote controls 118 Locking and unlocking 122 Child safety locks 124 Alarm 125 ...
Page 117: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 127: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING ...
Page 163: ...06 Starting and driving 06 ...
Page 165: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES ...
Page 192: ...G020920 Washing and cleaning the vehicle 194 Paint touch up 198 ...
Page 193: ...08 CAR CARE ...
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Page 201: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...
Page 233: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09 ...
Page 235: ...10 AUDIO ...
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Page 258: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 G031880 G032548 ...
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