Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Opening/closing the fuel filler door
The vehicle must be unlocked before the fuel filler door can be opened1.
An arrow next to the fuel pump
symbol in the instrument panel indicates the side of the vehicle on which the fuel
filler door is located.
- Open the fuel filler door by pressing lightly on its rear edge.
- After refueling, press the fuel filler door lightly to close it.
1 Only locking and unlocking using the remote key,
Passive Entry* or Volvo On Call will affect the status of the fuel filler door.
* Option/accessory.
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle through standing water e.g. deep
puddles or flooding on the road. This must be done with great caution.
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of 45 cm (17 in) at no
more than walking speed...
The fuel tank is equipped with a fuel filling system without a cover.
Refueling the vehicle at a service station
It is important to insert the pump's nozzle past both of the
two flaps in the fuel filler pipe before beginning fueling...
Other information:
The vehicle can be switched off using the start knob in the tunnel console.
Start knob in the tunnel console.
To switch off the vehicle:
Turn the start knob clockwise and release to switch off the vehicle. The
control will automatically return to the original position...
The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) is designed to help reduce the risk
of whiplashtype injuries. The system consists of energy absorbing backrests and
seat cushions as well as specially designed head restraints in the front seats.
WHIPS is activated in the event of a rear-end collision and adapted to the angle
and speed of the collision and to the characteristics of the colliding vehicle...