Vehicle Overview
Long known for safe, solid sedans and wagons, Volvo joined the sport utility vehicle fray in 2003 with its car-based XC90. The Swedish automaker promised the ride and handling of a passenger car. Volvo also claimed that the XC90 would be the safest SUV on the market. It features a Roll Stability Control System. In a collision, the front suspension subframe is compatible with a regular car.
The premium midsize XC90’s chassis is based on the one used for Volvo’s S60 and S80 sedans. Available all-wheel drive permits operation in a variety of terrains, but the XC90 is not intended for serious offroad driving. When the front wheels begin to slip, up to 65 percent of engine power is diverted to the rear wheels.
For 2004, new 17-inch Aquarius alloy wheels are used, the flip-style key has an integrated remote control, and a leather gearshift knob has been added. Volvo offers 2.5T and T6 editions.
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From outside the vehicle
The remote key locks and unlocks all of the doors and the trunk.
Before the vehicle can be locked from the outside with the remote key, the driver's
door must be closed. Any other door/trunk th ...
Replacing batteries in the remote key/ PCC
The battery/batteries in the remote key/PCC should be replaced if:
The information symbol lights up and a text appears in the information display.
and/or
the vehicle's locks repeatedly do ...
Activating RSE
The RSE system can be activated using controls
on the front or rear screens.
From the front seat, press MEDIA (see the following
illustration) and select RSE.
From the rear seat, press the scree ...