Maintenance and Service

Lifting the vehicle

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When hoisting the vehicle, it is important that the jack is positioned on the designated points under the vehicle.

Volvo XC90. Hoisting the vehicle

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

  • Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the Park (P) position.
  • Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
  • Check that the jack is not damaged, the threads are properly lubricated and it is free from dirt.
  • Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, nonslippery surface and that it is upright and not leaning.
  • The jack must be positioned correctly on the jacking point.
  • No objects should be placed between the base of the jack and the ground, or between the jack and the attachment bar on the vehicle.
  • Never allow anyone to remain in the vehicle when it is raised on a jack.
  • If a tire must be changed near passing traffic, make sure all passengers move to a safe location.
  • Use the jack supplied with the vehicle when changing a tire. For any other job, use stands to support the vehicle.
  • Never crawl under or allow any part of your body to be extended under a vehicle supported by a jack.

When not in use, the jack* should be kept in its storage compartment under the cargo compartment floor.

Read all instructions before starting. Before raising the vehicle using a jack or lift, take out all the tools you will need.

  1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers if, for example, a wheel change must be performed in an area with traffic.
  2. Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in P, or first gear if the vehicle has a manual transmission.

    If the vehicle is equipped with Level control*, this feature must be turned off before the vehicle is lifted onto a tow truck.

  3. Place wheel chocks in front of and behind the wheels that remain on the ground. For example, use heavy wooden blocks or large stones.
  4. Position the jack or garage lift arms at the designated points under the vehicle. The triangle markings on the plastic cover indicate where the jack attachment points/lifting points are located. There are two jack attachment points on each side of the vehicle. There is a groove for the jack at each attachment point.
    Volvo XC90. Hoisting the vehicle
  5. Position the jack under the attachment point being used, ensuring that the surface is firm, flat and not slippery.
  6. Crank it up until it is properly aligned and it is in contact with the vehicle's jack attachment point. Make sure the top of the jack (or the garage lift arms) is correctly positioned in the attachment point, with the bump on the top of the jack in the recess in the attachment point and its base positioned vertically under the attachment point.
  7. Turn the jack so that the crank is as far as possible from the side of the vehicle, which will position the jack's arms perpendicular to the vehicle's direction of movement.
  8. Raise the vehicle to a suitable height for the operation.

* Option/accessory.

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