Volvo V90 (2019 year). Manual - part 35

Removing a wheel (p. 546)

Volvo recommends only using the jack
intended for your specific vehicle model. If a
jack other than that recommended by Volvo is
used, follow the instructions included with the
equipment.

The vehicle's ordinary jack is only intended to
be used in temporary situations for short peri-
ods of time, such as when changing wheels in
the event of a flat tire. If the vehicle needs to
be lifted more frequently, or for a longer
period of time than for a wheel change, a
garage jack or hoist is recommended. Always
follow the instructions for use provided with
the equipment.

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The triangles in the plastic covering indicate where the jack attachment points/lifting points (red areas) are located.

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Jack* (p. 545)

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Leveling control settings* (p. 442)

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Opening and closing the hood

To open the hood, pull the lever in the passen-
ger compartment and then turn the handle under
the hood.

Opening the hood

Pull the lever near the pedals to release the
hood from its fully closed position.

Turn the handle under the front edge of the
hood counterclockwise to release the catch
and lift the hood.

Warning - hood not closed

When the hood is released, a warning
symbol and graphic will be displayed in
the instrument panel and an audible
signal will sound. If the vehicle begins

to roll, the audible signal will be repeated several
times.

Engine compartment overview (p. 592)

If the warning symbol is illuminated or an
audible warning signal sounds even though
the hood is securely closed, consult a work-
shop - an authorized Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended.

Closing the hood

1. Press down the hood until it begins to close

under its own weight.

2. When the hood reaches the catch at the

handle in the front edge of the vehicle, press
down on the hood to close it completely.

WARNING

Risk of injury! When closing, make sure that

the hood is completely unobstructed and that

no one can be injured.

WARNING

Make sure the hood locks securely after clos-

ing. It must audibly lock on both sides.

Hood not completely closed. The illustration is generic -
details may vary according to vehicle model.

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Hood completely closed. The illustration is generic -
details may vary according to vehicle model.

WARNING

Never drive with the hood open!
If there are any indications while driving that

the hood is not completely closed, stop imme-

diately and close it securely.

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Door and seat belt reminders (p. 51)

Climate control system service

Service and repairs on the air conditioning sys-
tem should only be done by an authorized work-
shop.

Troubleshooting and repairs

The air conditioning system contains a fluores-
cent tracer substance. Ultraviolet light is used to
search for leaks in the system.

Volvo recommends contacting an authorized
Volvo workshop.

Vehicles with R134a refrigerant

WARNING

The air conditioning system contains the

refrigerant R134a under pressure. Service

and repairs to the system should only be done

by an authorized workshop.

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Volvo's service program (p. 580)

Replacing a windshield with head-

up display*

Vehicles with a head-up display have a special
type of windshield that meets the requirements
for displaying projected information.

Volvo recommends contacting an authorized
Volvo workshop for assistance replacing the
windshield. The correct type of replacement
windshield must be used in order for the head-up
display to function properly.

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Head-up display* (p. 144)

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Cleaning the head-up display* (p. 622)

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Engine compartment overview

This overview shows some service-related com-
ponents.

The layout of the engine compartment may vary depend-
ing on model and engine variant.

Coolant expansion tank

Brake fluid reservoir (located on the driver's
side)
Washer fluid filler pipe

Fusebox

Air filter

Engine oil filler pipe

WARNING

Bear in mind that the cooling fan (located at

the front of the engine compartment behind

the radiator) may start or continue running

automatically up to about 6 minutes after the

engine is turned off.
Always entrust engine washing to a workshop

– an authorized Volvo workshop is recom-

mended. If the engine is hot, there is a risk of

fire.

WARNING

The ignition system works with extremely high

and dangerous voltages. The vehicle electrical

system should always be in ignition mode 0

when work in being performed in the engine

compartment.
Do not touch any spark plugs or ignition coils

when the vehicle electrical system is in igni-

tion mode II or when the engine is warm.

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Opening and closing the hood (p. 590)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 638)

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Refilling coolant (p. 595)

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Fuses in the engine compartment (p. 611)

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Checking and filling engine oil (p. 593)

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Ignition modes (p. 414)

Engine oil

For the recommended service intervals and war-
ranties to be applied, an approved engine oil
must be used.

Volvo recommends:

Fill the washer fluid at regular intervals, e.g. when refueling.

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If the engine oil is not checked regularly and the
level becomes low, this could cause serious
engine damage.

Checking and filling engine oil (p. 593)

To satisfy the requirements for the engine's
service intervals, all engines are factory-filled
with a specially adapted synthetic engine oil.
Great care has been put into the choice of oil,
with consideration given to service life, starta-
bility, fuel consumption and environmental
impact.

For the recommended service intervals to
apply, an approved engine oil must be used.
Only use the prescribed oil grade to top off or
change the oil. Otherwise, there is a risk of
the vehicle's service life, startability, fuel con-
sumption and environmental impact being
affected.

Failure to use engine oil of the prescribed
grade and viscosity could cause damage to
engine-related components. Volvo Car Corpo-
ration disclaims warranty liability for such type
of damage.

Volvo recommends entrusting oil changes to
an authorized Volvo workshop.

Volvo uses different systems to warn if the oil
level is too low/high or the oil pressure is low. On
engine variants with an oil pressure sensor, a

warning symbol is displayed in the instrument
panel when oil pressure is low

. On engine

variants with an oil level sensor, the

warn-

ing symbol in the instrument panel and display
messages are used to alert the driver. Some
engine variants have both systems. Contact a
Volvo retailer for more information.

Change the engine oil and oil filter according to
the schedule specified in the Warranty and Main-
tenance Records Information booklet. Oils of a
higher grade than that specified may be used. If
the vehicle is driven in adverse conditions, Volvo
recommends using an oil with a higher grade
than that specified.

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Engine oil specifications (p. 648)

Checking and filling engine oil

The engine oil level is monitored by an electronic
oil level sensor.

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Filler pipe

It may be necessary to top up engine oil between
regularly scheduled services.

No action is necessary with regard to engine oil
level until a message appears in the instrument
panel.

WARNING

If this symbol is shown together

with the message

Engine oil level

Service required

, visit a workshop

– an authorized Volvo workshop is

recommended. The oil level may be too high.

If this symbol is shown together
with a message about low oil level,
for example

Engine oil level low

Refill 1 liter

, fill only with the indi-

cated volume, e.g. 1 liter (1 quart).

WARNING

Do not spill oil on the hot exhaust pipes as

this could cause a fire.

Viewing oil level in the center display

The oil level can be viewed using the electronic
oil level gauge in the center display once the
vehicle has been started. The oil level should be
checked regularly.

1. Open the

Car Status

app from App view in

the center display.

2. Tap

Status

to display the oil level.

Oil level graphic in the center display.

The system cannot directly detect changes
when the oil is filled or drained. The vehicle
must have been driven approximately 30 km
(20 miles) and have been stationary
5 minutes on a level surface and with the
engine off before the correct oil level will be
displayed.

Engines with an electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.

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Engine oil specifications (p. 648)

If the conditions for measuring oil level are
not properly fulfilled (time after engine shut-
down, vehicle inclination, ambient tempera-
ture, etc.) the message

No value available

will be shown in the center display. This does
not mean that anything is wrong in the vehi-
cle systems.

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Engine oil (p. 592)

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Ignition modes (p. 414)

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Vehicle status (p. 584)

Refilling coolant

Coolant helps keep the combustion engine at
the right operating temperature. The heat trans-
ferred from the engine to the coolant can be
used to warm the passenger compartment.

When refilling coolant, follow the instructions on
the package. Never fill the cooling system with
only water. The risk of freezing is increased with
too low or too high amounts of coolant.

If there is coolant under the vehicle, smoke from
the cooling system, or if more than 2 liters (about
2 quarts) of coolant has been added to the sys-
tem, there could be something wrong with the
cooling system and starting the vehicle could
damage the engine. Call a tow truck and do not
attempt to start the engine.

WARNING

The coolant may be very hot. Never unscrew

the cap when the coolant is hot. If coolant

must be filled, unscrew the expansion tank

cap slowly to relieve overpressure.

Coolant expansion tank, left-hand drive vehicle.

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Unscrew the cover in the plastic covering.

Unscrew the expansion tank cap and fill
coolant as needed. The level should not
exceed the yellow MAX mark inside the
expansion tank.

Put the components back in place in the reverse
order.

Engine compartment overview (p. 592)

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Do not ingest the contents. May cause
damage to organs (kidneys).

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Use premixed coolant according to Vol-
vo's recommendations. If concentrated
coolant is used, make sure that the cool-
ant mixture is 50% coolant and 50%
water of acceptable quality.

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Do not mix different types of coolant.

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To help ensure sufficient corrosion pro-
tection in the system, only use new cool-
ant when replacing larger components in
the cooling system.

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Never run the engine unless the cooling
system is properly filled. An improperly
filled cooling system could lead to high
temperatures and cracks in the cylinder
heads.

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High levels of chlorine, chlorides and
other salts may cause corrosion in the
cooling system.

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Coolant specifications (p. 649)

Replacing bulbs

The bulbs in the halogen headlights, backup
lights and rear fog light can be changed without
the help of a workshop.

Halogen headlights are not available on all mod-
els and markets. Contact a Volvo retailer for
more information.

LED

bulbs must be replaced by a workshop.

An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

For information on lights not mentioned in
this article, contact a Volvo dealer or a certi-
fied Volvo service technician.

The bulbs in the halogen headlights can be
changed without the help of a workshop. Before
a bulb can be replaced, the plastic covering over
the headlight must be removed.

If you are experiencing problems with any lights
other than light bulbs, contact a workshop

. If

there is a problem with an LED

light, the entire

lamp unit will normally need to be replaced.

WARNING

The vehicle electrical system must be in igni-

tion mode 0 when bulbs are replaced.

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Never touch the bulb glass with your bare fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vapor-
ize in the heat and will leave a deposit on the
reflector, which may damage it.

If the error message persists after the defec-
tive bulb has been replaced, we recommend a
visit to an authorized Volvo workshop.

Exterior lighting such as headlights and tail-
lights may develop temporary condensation
on the inside of the lens. This is normal. All
exterior lighting is designed to resist this.
Condensation is normally vented out of the
lamp housing once the light has been lit for
some period of time.

Location of exterior lights (p. 598)

Bulbs for active curve lighting* contain traces
of mercury and should therefore always be
submitted to a certified Volvo service techni-
cian.

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Removing the plastic cover to replace bulbs
(p. 597)

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Replacing the low beam headlight bulbs
(p. 599)

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Replacing the high beam headlight bulbs
(p. 599)

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Replacing daytime running lights/front park-
ing light bulbs (p. 600)

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Replacing front turn signal bulbs (p. 601)

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Replacing backup lights (p. 602)

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Replacing the rear fog light bulb (p. 602)

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Removing the plastic cover to

replace bulbs

The headlight bulbs can be replaced without the
assistance of a workshop, but before a bulb can
be replaced, the plastic cover over the headlight
needs to be removed.

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Release the pins in the plastic cover's four
clips by pressing them down with a screw-
driver or similar object and remove the cover-
ing.

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

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Replacing the low beam headlight bulbs
(p. 599)

To bear in mind when refitting the covering:

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The pin in the clip must be pressed back
completely before the clip is reinstalled in
the covering.

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When the covering is reinstalled, the pin
must be pressed in until the end surface
is level with the surface of the clip.

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Replacing bulbs (p. 596)

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Replacing the high beam headlight bulbs
(p. 599)

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Replacing daytime running lights/front park-
ing light bulbs (p. 600)

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Replacing front turn signal bulbs (p. 601)

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Location of exterior lights

The vehicle's exterior lighting consists of several
different bulbs. LED

bulbs must be replaced

by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is
recommended.

Front bulbs (vehicles with halogen
headlights)

Low beams

High beams

Daytime running light/parking light

Turn signal

Front fog light/cornering illumination* (LED)

Rear bulbs

Parking light (LED)

Fog light

Backup light

Turn signal

Brake light (LED)

Brake light

‒ central, high-mounted (LED)

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Replacing bulbs (p. 596)

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Lighting panel and controls (p. 154)

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LED (Light Emmitting Diode)

Contact a workshop for replacement

‒ an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

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Replacing the low beam headlight

bulbs

The low beam bulbs in the halogen headlights
can be changed without the help of a workshop.

Before the bulbs can be replaced, the plastic cov-
ering over the headlight must be removed.

Location of exterior lights (p. 598)

Never touch the bulb glass with your bare fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vapor-
ize in the heat and will leave a deposit on the
reflector, which may damage it.

Left headlight.

1. Remove the low beam rubber cover from the

headlight housing.

2. Remove the connector from the bulb.

3. Remove the bulb by pressing it slightly

upward and then pulling it out.

4. Insert the new bulb in the socket. The bulb's

guiding pin should point straight up.

5. Press the connector into place.

6. Put the rubber cover back in place.

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Removing the plastic cover to replace bulbs
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Replacing the high beam headlight

bulbs

The high beam bulbs in the halogen headlights
can be changed without the help of a workshop.

Before the bulbs can be replaced, the plastic cov-
ering over the headlight must be removed.

Location of exterior lights (p. 598)

Never touch the bulb glass with your bare fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vapor-
ize in the heat and will leave a deposit on the
reflector, which may damage it.

Left headlight.

1. Remove the high beam rubber cover from

the headlight housing.

2. Remove the bulb by turning the bulb holder

upward and then pulling it straight out.

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3. Carefully pry the plastic sleeve by the con-

nector's locking lug to release it.

4. Remove the connector from the bulb.

5. Replace the bulb.

6. Position the bulb in the socket and turn it

downward.

7. Put the rubber cover back in place.

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Removing the plastic cover to replace bulbs
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Replacing daytime running lights/

front parking light bulbs

The daytime running light/parking light bulbs in
the halogen headlights can be changed without
the help of a workshop.

Before the bulbs can be replaced, the plastic cov-
ering over the headlight must be removed.

Daytime running lights/parking lights are eas-
ier to reach if the high beam headlight bulbs
are removed. The high beam headlights are
mounted above and to the side of the daytime
running lights/parking lights. Remove the
high beam headlight bulb by turning the bulb
holder upward and then pulling it straight out.