Volvo Xc90 2006 Owner's Manual

VOLVO

OWNERS MANUAL XC90

WEB EDITION

2006

Dear Volvo owner

We hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your Volvo. The car has been designed for the safety and comfort of you and your passengers. Volvo is one of the safest cars in the world. Your Volvo has also been designed to satisfy all current safety and environmental requirements.

In order to increase your enjoyment of the car, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the equipment, instructions and maintenance information contained in this owner’s manual.

Thank you for choosing Volvo!

Introduction

WARNING!

IMPORTANT!

Owner’s Manual

A good way of getting to know your new car is to read the owner’s manual, ideally before your first journey. This will give you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with new functions, to see how best to handle the car in different situations, and to make the best use of all the car’s features. Please pay attention to the safety instructions contained in the manual:

"Warning!" texts indicate where there is a risk of personal injury in the event of the instructions not being followed.

"Important!" texts indicate a risk of damage to the car in the event of the instructions not being followed.

The equipment described in the owner’s manual is not present in all models. In addition to standard equipment, this manual also describes options (factory fitted equipment) and certain accessories (extra equipment).

NOTE! Volvo cars are adapted for the varying requirements of different markets, as well as for national or local legal requirements and regulations.

The specifications, design features and illustrations in this owner’s manual are not binding. We reserve the right to make modifications without prior notice.

Volvo Car Corporation and the environment

Volvo Cars’ environmental philosophy

Environmental care, safety and quality are the three core values which influence all operations of the Volvo Car Corporation. We also believe that our customers share our consideration for the environment.

Your Volvo complies with strict international environmental standards and is also manufactured in one of the cleanest and most resource-efficient plants in the world. Volvo Car Corporation has global certification to the ISO 14001 environmental standard, which leads to continuous improvements within the area of the environment.

EPI (Environmental Product Information) environmental product decla rations are supplied for all Volvo models. You can now compare the environmental impact of different models and engines.

Read more at www.volvocars.com/EPI.

Fuel consumption

Volvo cars have competitive fuel consumption in each of their respective classes. Lower fuel consumption generally results in lower emission of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide.

It is possible for the driver to influence fuel consumption, see page 4.

Efficient emission control

Your Volvo is manufactured following the concept that encompasses a clean interior environment as well as highly efficient emission control. In many cases the exhaust emissions are well below the applicable standards.

In addition there is a special radiator coating, PremAir®1, which can convert hazardous ground-level ozone into pure oxygen.

Clean inside and out

1. PremAir® is a registered trademark

of Engelhard Corporation.

– a concept

Volvo Car Corporation and the environment

Clean air in the passenger compartment

A sophisticated air cleaning system, IAQS (Interior Air Quality System) ensures that the air in the passenger compartment is cleaner than the air outside.

The system consists of an electronic sensor and a carbon filter. The air intake is closed if the level of reducing gases and oxidising gases, e.g. carbon monoxide, becomes too high, for example in heavy town traffic, queues and tunnels. The entry of nitrous oxides, ground-level ozone and hydrocarbons is prevented by the carbon filter.

Textile standard

The interior of a Volvo is designed to be healthy and safe - even for people with contact allergies and for asthma sufferers. Extreme attention has been given to choosing environmentally-compatible materials. This means that they also fulfil the requirements of the Öko-Tex 100 ecological standard - a major advance towards a healthier cabin environment.

Öko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, carpets, thread and fabrics for example. Even the leather upholstery undergoes chromium-

1. Option.

free tanning with natural plant substances and meets the requirements.

Volvo workshops and the environment

Regular maintenance carried out by an authorised Volvo workshop creates the conditions for long service life and low fuel consumption, and contributes to a cleaner environment. When Volvo’s workshops are entrusted with the repair and maintenance of the car, it becomes part of our system. We make clear environmental demands regarding the way in which workshops are designed in order to prevent spills and discharges into the environment, and this includes the thorough collection and sorting of the gaseous, liquid and solid waste that arises in our workshops. Our workshop staff have the knowledge and the tools required to guarantee good environmental care.

Reducing environmental impact

You can help reduce environmental impact, for example, by purchasing eco-labelled car care products and by servicing and maintaining the car according to the instructions in the owner’s manual.

The following hints will help you to do your bit for the environment:

• Ensure that your tyre pressures are correct. Poorly inflated tyres increase fuel consumption. If any of the higher tyre pressures recommended by Volvo are used then fuel consumption decreases.

• Since a roof rack and ski box increase air resistance, leading to significantly higher fuel consumption, they should be removed immediately after use.

• Remove unnecessary items from the car the greater the load the higher the fuel consumption.

• Is your car equipped with an engine block heater? If so, use it for a few hours before starting from cold to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

• Drive gently! Avoid accelerating and braking too hard.

Volvo Car Corporation and the environment

• Drive in the highest gear possible. Low engine speeds result in lower fuel consumption.

• Ease back on the accelerator on downhill gradients.

• Use engine braking. Take your foot off the accelerator and change down.

• Avoid idling. Switch off the engine in traffic queues.

• Always dispose of environmentally hazardous waste, such as batteries and oils, in an environmentally safe manner. If uncertain, consult an authorised Volvo workshop for advice.

• Service your car regularly.

These hints will help you to reduce your fuel consumption without increasing your travel time or lessening the enjoyment of driving. Apart from being kind to your car, you’ll be saving money - and the Earth’s resources.

Contents

Safety 9 Instruments and controls 37 Climate control 67 Interior 79 Locks and alarm 99 Starting and driving 111 Wheels and tyres 147 Car care 163 Maintenance and service 169 Infotainment system 197 Technical data 235

Safety

Seatbelts 10 Airbag system 13 Airbags (SRS) 14 Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS) 17 Side airbags (SIPS bags) 19 Inflatable Curtain (IC) 21 WHIPS 22 ROPS 24 When are the safety systems activated? 25 Inspecting the airbags and inflatable curtains 26 Child safety 27

Safety

WARNING!

Seatbelts

Tensioning the hip strap. The belt must be positioned low down.

Always use a seatbelt

Heavy braking can have serious consequences if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure that all passengers use their seatbelts. Otherwise, rear seat passengers may be thrown forward against thebacks of the front seats in a collision.

Putting on a seatbelt:

– Pull the belt out slowly and secure it by

pressing the buckle into the lock. A loud "click" indicates that the belt has locked.

Releasing the belt:

– Press the red lock button and let the belt

retract. If the belt does not retract fully, feed the belt in by hand so that it does not hang lose.

The belt locks and cannot be withdrawn:

• if it is pulled out too quickly

• during braking and acceleration

• if the car leans heavily. It is important that the belt lies against the

body so it can provide maximum protection. Do not lean the backrest too far back. The seatbelt is designed to protect in a normal seating position.

Keep the following in mind:

• do not use clips or anything else that can prevent the belt from fitting properly

• ensure the belt is not be twisted or caught on anything

• the hip strap must be positioned low down (not over the abdomen)

• tension the hip strap over the lap by pulling the diagonal shoulder belt as illustrated.

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly, this may diminish the protection provided by the airbag in the event of a collision.

Never modify or repair the seatbelts yourself. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop. If the belt has been subjected to a major load, such as in a collision, the entire belt must be replaced. Some of the protective characteristics of the belt may have been lost, even if it appears to be undamaged. Replace the seatbelt if the belt is worn or damaged. The new seatbelt must be typeapproved and intended for installation in the same position as the replaced belt.

Each belt is intended for one person only.

Seatbelts

Seatbelt reminder

The seatbeltwarning symbol in the combined instrument panel and above the rearview mirror comes on until the driver and front seat passenger buckle their seatbelts. The seatbelt reminder switches off after 6 seconds if speed is below 10 km/h. If the driver or front seat passenger have not buckled their seatbelts, the reminder switches on again when the speed exceeds 10 km/h and switches off if the speed drops below 5 km/h.

If the seatbelt is released, the function reactivates when speed exceeds 10 km/h.

NOTE! The seatbelt reminder is intended for an adult sitting in the front seat. If a belt-fitted child seat is fitted in the front seat, the seatbelt reminder does not switch on.

Seatbelts and pregnancy

The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct way. The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the side of the belly. The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the body without any twists.

As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such that they can easily maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means they must be able to easily operate the foot pedals and steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position theseat with aslarge a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel.

Safety

Seatbelts and pregnancy.

Safety

Seatbelts

Label on seatbelts with seatbelt tensioner.

Seatbelt tensioner

All the seatbelts (except the centre rear belt) are equipped with belt tensioners. A mechanism in the belt tensioner tightens the belt around the body in the event of a sufficiently violent collision. This provides more effective restraint for passengers.

Airbag system

WARNING!

Warning symbol in combined instrument panel

The Airbag system1is monitored continuously by the control module and there is a warning lamp in the combined instrument panel. This lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to position I, II or III. The symbol goesout after about seven seconds if the Airbag system

is working correctly.

Safety

As well as the warning symbol, a message appears in the information display. If the warning symbol malfunctions, the warning triangle comeson and the message SRS AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT appears in the display. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop immediately.

If the warning symbol for the Airbag system remains on or comes on while driving, it means that the Airbag system is not functioning fully. The symbol can indicate a fault in the seatbelt buckle, SIPS, SRS or IC system. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop immediately.

1. Includes SRS and seatbelt tensioner, SIPS and IC.

Safety

WARNING!

Airbags (SRS)

Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side

The car has an SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System) in the steering wheel to supplement the protection afforded by the seatbelt. This airbag is fitted intothe centre of the steering wheel. The steering wheel is marked SRS AIRBAG.

The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly, this may diminish the protection provided by the airbag in the event of a collision.

Passenger airbag (SRS)

The passenger airbag1is fitted behind a panel above the glovebox. This panel is marked SRS AIRBAG

To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag deploys, passengers must sit as upright as possible with their feet on the floor and backs against the backrest. Seatbelts must be secured.

1. Not all cars have a passenger airbag (SRS). This can be unselected when the car is ordered.

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated1. Never allow a child to stand or sit in front of the front passenger seat. No one shorter than 140 cm should sit in the front passenger seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated. Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger the life of the child.

1. For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 17.

Airbags (SRS)

WARNING!

Safety

Repairs must only be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop. Any interference in the system could cause malfunction and serious injury.

SRS system, left-hand drive.

SRS system

The airbag is equipped with a gas generator. A sufficiently violent collision trips sensors and ignites the gas generator, inflating the airbag with hot gas. To cushion the impact, the airbag deflates when compressed. When this occurs, smoke escapes into the car. This is completely normal. The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbag, occurs within tenths of a second.

SRS system, right-hand drive.

NOTE! The sensors react differently depending on the course of the collision and whether the seatbelts on the driver and passenger side are used. It is therefore possible that only one (or none) of the airbags may inflate in a collision. The SRS system senses the force of the collision on the car and adapts accordingly so that one or more airbags is deployed.

NOTE! The airbags have a function whereby their capacities are adapted to the collision force to which the vehicle is subjected.

Safety

WARNING!

Airbags (SRS)

Location of the passenger airbag in left-hand drive and right-hand drive cars.

Never interfere with SRS components in the steering wheel or the panel above the glovebox. Objects and accessories must not be positioned or glued on o r near the SRS AIRBAG panel (above the glovebox) or in the area affected by a deployed airbag.

Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)

WARNING!

Indicator showing that the passenger airbag (SRS) is deactivated.

PACOS (option)

The airbag (SRS) for the front passenger seat can be deactivated using a switch. This is necessary if a child seat is to be placed there for example.

Indicator

A text message in the rearview mirror indicates that the passenger airbag (SRS) is deactivated.

Switch for PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch).

Activating/deactivating

The switch is located on the passenger end of the dashboard and is accessible when the passenger door is open. Check that the switch is in the required position. Volvo recommends that that the ignition key is used to change position. (Other items with a shape similar to a key can be used).

Safety

Activated airbag (passenger seat):

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front passenger seat when the airbag is activated. This also applies to anyone shorter than 140 cm.

Deactivated airbag (passenger seat): No one taller than 140 cm should ever sit in the front passenger seat when the airbag is deactivated. Failure to follow the advice given above can endanger life.

If the car is equipped with a front passenger airbag (SRS), but does not have PACOS, the airbag will always be activated.

Safety

WARNING!

Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)

Do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat if the text message in the roof panel indicates that the airbag (SRS) is deactivated and the airbag warning symbol is displayed in the combined instrument panel. This indicates that there has been a severe malfunction. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop as soon as possible.

Switch for SRS in ON position.

Switch position

ON = Airbag (SRS) activated. With the switch in this position, persons taller than 140 cm can sit in the front passenger seat, but never children in a child seat or on a booster cushion.

Switch for SRS in OFF position.

OFF = Airbag (SRS) is deactivated. With the switch in this position, children in a child seat or on a booster cushion can sit in the front passenger seat, but never persons taller than 140 cm.

Side airbags (SIPS bags)

WARNING!

Side airbag locations

Side airbags – (SIPS bags)

A large proportion of the collision force is transferred by the SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) to the floor, roof, beams, pillars, and other structural parts of the body. The side airbags on the driver’s and front passenger seats protect the chest area and are an important part of the SIPS. The side airbags are located in the front seat backrests.

Inflated side airbag

Side airbags are a supplement to the SIPS system. Always wear a seatbelt.

Repairs must only be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop. Work on the SIPS system can cause malfunction and result in serious personal injury.

Safety

Do not put objects in the area between the outside of the seat and the door panel, since this area is required by the side airbag.

Use only Volvogenuine car seat covers, or seat covers approved by Volvo. Other seat covers may impede the operation of the side airbags.

Child seats and side airbags

The side airbag does not diminish the protection provided by the car to children seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion.

A child seat or booster cushion can be placed on the front passenger seat provided that the car does not have an activated1passenger airbag.

1. For information on activated/deacti-

vated airbag (SRS) see page 17.

Safety

Side airbags (SIPS bags)

Left-hand drive.

SIPS bags

The side airbag is equipped with a gas generator. A sufficiently violent collision trips the sensors and ignites the gas generator, inflating the side airbag. The airbag inflates between the occupant and the door panel and thereby cushions the initial impact while deflating. The side airbag is only normally deployed on the side of the collision.

Right-hand drive.

Inflatable Curtain (IC)

WARNING!

Properties

The inflatable curtain, IC (Inflatable Curtain), is a supplement to the SIPS system. It is concealed in the headlining along both sides of the roof and protects both front and rear seat passengers. The inflatable curtain is activated by sensors in a sufficiently violent collision or if the car is at risk from overturning. When deployed, the inflatable curtain inflates. The inflatable curtain helps to prevent the driver and passengers from striking their heads on the inside of the car during a collision.

In the Volvo XC90, the inflatable curtains have been developed to protect occupants in the event of overturning. The inflatable curtain also covers those travelling in the third row of seats in the variant that seats seven.

Never hang or fasten anything on the roof handles. The hook is only intended for light outer garments (not for hard objects such as umbrellas). Do not screw or fit anything to the headlining, door pillars or side panels. This could compromise the intended protection. Only use Volvo genuine parts that are approved for placement in these areas.

Safety

Do not load the car higher than 50 mm under the top edge of the rear passenger windows. Otherwise, the intended protection of the inflatable curtain, which is concealed in the headlining, may be compromised.

The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the seatbelts. Always use a seatbelt.

Safety

WARNING!

WHIPS

Protection against whiplash injury – WHIPS

The WHIPS system (Whiplash Protection System) consists of energy absorbing backrests and specially designed head restraints for the front seats. The system is actuated by a rear-end collision, where the angle and speed of the collision, and the properties of the colliding vehicle all have an influence.

The WHIPS system is a supplement to the seatbelts. Always wear your seatbelt.

Properties of the seat

When the WHIPS system is deployed, the front seat backrests fall backward to alter the position of the driver and front seat passenger. This diminishes the risk of whiplash injury.

Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS system yourself. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop.

WHIPS system and child seats/ booster cushions

The WHIPS system does not diminish the protection provided by the car to children seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion.

Correct seating position

For the best possible protection, the driver and front seat passenger should sit in the centre of the seat with as little space as possible between the head and the head restraint.

WHIPS

WARNING!

Do not obstruct the WHIPS system

Do not squeeze rigid objects between the rear seat cushion and the front seat backrest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the function of the WHIPS system.

Safety

If a seat has been subjected to extreme forces, such as due to a rear collision, the WHIPS system must be checked by an authorised Volvo workshop. Part of the WHIPS system’s protective capacity may have been lost even if the seats appear to be undamaged. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop to have the system checked even after a minor rearend collision.

If a rear seat backrest is folded down, the corresponding front seat must be moved forward so that it does not touch the folded backrest.

Safety

WARNING!

ROPS

Volvo’s Roll-Over Protection System has been designed to reduce the risk of the car overturning and to provide the best possible protection in the event of an accident.

The system consists of:

• A stabiliser system, RSC (Roll Stability Control) that minimises the risk of overturning during sudden evasive manoeuvres or the like or if the car skids.

• Increased protection for the driver and passengers through a reinforced body, inflatable curtains and seatbelt tensioners in all seats. See also page 12 and page 21.

The RSC system uses a gyro sensor which registers changes in the car’s lateral inclination angle. This information is then used to calculate the risk for overturning. If a risk is detected, the DSTC system is engaged, engine speed is reduced and one or more wheels are braked until the car returns to a stable position.

For more information on the DSTC system, see page 46 and page 124.

Under normal driving conditions, the RSC system improves the car’s road safety, but this must not be taken as a reason to increase speed. Always follow the usual precautions for safe driving.

When are the safety systems activated?

WARNING!

System Triggered

Seatbelt tensioner In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident. Airbags (SRS)

Side airbags Inflatable Curtain (IC) WHIPS RSC During sudden evasive manoeuvres or the like or if the car skids.

1. The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision without airbag deployment. A number of factors such as the rigidity and weight of the object hit, the speed of the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the different safety systems of the car are activated.

If the airbags have been deployed, the following is recommended:

• Have the car transported to an authorised Volvo workshop. Do not drive with deployed airbags.

• Have an authorised Volvo workshop replace components in the car’s safety system.

• Always contact a doctor.

NOTE! The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner systems are deployed only once during a collision.

In the event of a head-on collision In the event of a side impact In a side collision and/or overturning1. In a rear-end collision1.

The Airbag control unit is located in the centre console. If the centre console is drenched with water or other liquid, disconnect the battery cables. Do not attempt to start the car since the airbags may deploy. Have the car transported to an authorised Volvo workshop.

Never drive with deployed airbags. They can make steering difficult. Other safety systems may also be damaged. The smoke and dust created when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation after intensive exposure. In case of irritation, wash with cold water. The rapid deployment sequence and airbag fabric may cause friction and skin burns.

Safety

Inspecting the airbags and inflatable curtains

Inspection intervals

The decal on the door pillar(s) shows the dates (year, month) when you should contact an authorised Volvo workshop to inspect and, if necessary, replace the airbags, belt tensioners and inflatable curtains. If you have questions concerning the systems, contact an authorised Volvo workshop.

1. Driver airbag

2. Front passenger airbag

3. Side airbag on the driver’s side

4. Side airbag on the passenger side

5. Inflatable curtain on the driver’s side

6. Inflatable curtain on the passenger side

This decal is located in the rear left door opening.

Child safety

Children should sit comfortably and safely

The position of a child in the car and the choice of equipment is dictated by the child’s height and size, for more information, see page 30.

Children who are shorter than 150 cm must be carried in adequate child protection.

NOTE! Regulations regarding the placement of children in cars vary from country to country. Check what laws apply.

Children of all ages and sizes must always sit correctly secured in the car. Never allow a child to sit on the knee of a passenger.

Volvo’s own child safety equipment is designed for your car. Use Volvo genuine equipment to best ensure that the mounting points and attachments are correctly positioned and are sufficiently strong.

You may place:

• a child seat or booster cushion on the front passenger seat, provided the passenger airbag is not activated

• a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat that uses the back of the front seat as support.

Child seat and seatbelt reminder

If a rear-facing infant or child seat is placed in the front seat and secured using the seatbelt, the seatbelt reminder might not be activated. Always check that the belt is locked before driving off!

Safety

1. For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page17.

Safety

WARNING!

Child safety

Child seats and airbags are not compatible.

Child seats and airbags

Always place a child in the rear seat if the passenger airbag is activated child seat on the front passenger seat may suffer serious injury if the airbag deploys.

Persons shorter than 140 cm may only sit in the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is deactivated.

. A child in a

1. For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 17.

Child safety

WARNING!

Safety

Location of airbag decal in door opening on front passenger side.

Never place a child in a child seat or on a booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated. Failure to follow this advice can endanger the life of the child.

Decal located on dashboard end face. Decal located on dashboard end face.

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