Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Refueling
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.
Instructions for fueling:
- Turn off the engine and open the fuel filler door.
- Select a fuel approved for use in the vehicle. For more information on approved
fuels, see the section on “Fuel”.
- Insert the pump's nozzle into the fuel filler pipe's opening. There are
two flaps just inside the fuel filler pipe and the pump's nozzle must push both
of these flaps open before fuel can be added.
- Avoid overfilling the tank. Do not press the handle on the filler nozzle
again after it has initially stopped pumping.
- The fuel tank is now filled.
NOTE
An over-full tank may overflow in hot weather.
CAUTION
Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In addition to causing damage
to the environment, gasolines containing alcohol can cause damage to painted surfaces,
which may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refueling from a fuel container
When filling from a fuel container, use the funnel provided in a foam block under
the floor hatch in the cargo compartment.
- Open the fuel filler door.
- Insert the funnel into the fuel filler pipe's opening. There are two flaps
just inside the fuel filler pipe and the tube section of the funnel must push
both of these flaps open before fuel can be added.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle can expose you
to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which
are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear
gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passengervehicle.
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...
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline to control engine deposits.
Deposit control gasoline (gasoline with detergent additives)
Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping injectors and intake valves clean...
Other information:
City Safety steering assistance can help the driver steer away from a vehicle/obstacle
when it is not possible to avoid a collision by braking alone. City Safety steering
assistance is always activated and cannot be switched off.
Your vehicle swerves away
Slow-moving/stationary vehicle or
obstacle...
The fuses in the engine compartment help protect electrical components such
as engine and brake functions.
Fuse pliers are provided on the inside of the fuse box cover to assist in removing
and inserting fuses.
There are also spaces for several extra fuses in the fusebox...