Volvo S 90 User manual

QUICK GUIDE

An asterisk (*) indicates optional equipment.
Some of the illustrations shown in this quick guide are generic and are intended as
examples only.
VÄLKOMMEN!
This Quick Guide describes a selection of the features and functions in your Volvo. More detailed owner’s information is available digitally in
the vehicle, in an app and on-line.
THE VEHICLE’S CENTER DISPLAY
The owner’s manual is available in digital form in the center display and
can be accessed from Top view.
MOBILE APP
The owner’s manual is available as an app (Volvo Manual) for
smartphones and tablets. The app also contains instructional films for
certain features.
VOLVO’S SUPPORT SITE
Volvo’s support site (support.volvocars.com) contains manuals and
instructional films but also provides additional information regarding
owning and operating your Volvo.
PRINTED INFORMATION
A printed owner’s manual supplement is provided in the vehicle’s glove
compartment, which contains information about fuses, specifications and
a summary of other useful information. A printed owner’s manual can also
be ordered at any time.

01. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
This section helps you familiarize yourself with some of the basic features in your Volvo and includes information about e.g.,
remote keys, the vehicle’s three displays, how to start and switch off the engine. It also tells you how to adjust the seats and make
climate system settings.
02. DRIVING AND DRIVER SUPPORT
This section includes information about drive modes and other driver support functions such as Cruise Control, Park Assist Pilot
(PAP)*, Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* and City Safety.
03. INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
This section explains e.g., lighting controls, wipers, how to operate the trip computer, setting the date and time, creating a driver
profile and how to use voice control commands.
04. INTERNET CONNECTIONS, INFOTAINMENT AND SUPPORT
Your Volvo can connect to the Internet to give you access to information, entertainment and support. This section provides instruc-
tions for e.g., pairing and connecting a cell phone to your Volvo, connecting to the Internet and using apps.
05. SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTS
This section contains important information such as warnings, cautions and notes that the driver should be familiar with.
CONTENTS

BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE KEY
Press briefly to lock the doors and trunk and arm the alarm.
Press briefly to unlock the doors and trunk and disarm the
alarm.
Press briefly to unlock and disarm the alarm for the trunk
lid only. Press and hold to open or close the power trunk
release*.
“Panic” alarm: Press and hold for at least 3 seconds or press
twice within 3 seconds to sound the horn and flash the turn
signals. After approx. 5 seconds, press the same button to
turn off the function (it will deactivate automatically after
approx. 3 minutes).
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KEYLESS LOCKING/UNLOCKING*
You only need to have a remote key in your possession to lock or
unlock the vehicle. The remote key has to be within a radius of approx.
5 ft. (1.5 meters) from a door handle or approx. 3 ft. (1 meter) from the
trunk (see the illustration).
Unlocking and disarming the alarm
1. Grasp one of the door handles or press the rubber-covered button
next to the trunk opening control (avoid doing both at the same
time). Unlocking is complete when the turn signals flash twice and
the alarm indicator in the windshield goes out.
2. Open the door or trunk in the normal way.
Locking and arming the alarm
1. Close all of the doors. The trunk can be open if the vehicle is locked
using one of the door handles.
2. Press the marked surface on the outside rear section of a door
handle or press the lock button on the lower edge of the trunk
before it is closed (avoid doing both at the same time). Locking is
complete when the turn signals flash once and the alarm indicator
on the dashboard begins to flash.
To close windows or the panoramic roof* when locking the vehicle,
hold the pressure sensitive surface on the outside of a door handle
until the window(s)/panoramic roof have closed completely. The
windows/panoramic roof will stop if the button is released before
they are fully closed.
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POWER FRONT SEAT*
Adjust backrest tilt by pressing the control forward/rearward.
Settings for the massage function*, side bolsters, lumbar support and
extending the seat cushion are linked to the multifunction control*.
1. Activate seat adjustment by turning the control up or down. The seat
adjustment view will open in the center display.
2. Select a seat adjustment setting in the center display by turning the
multifunction control up or down.
3. Adjust a setting by pressing the multifunction control’s upper/lower/
front/rear section.
Certain settings can also be made by tapping them on the center
display.
Raise/lower the seat by moving the rear section of the control up or
down. Move the seat forward/rearward by moving the control forward/
rearward.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cushion by moving the front
section of the control up or down.
Adjust lumbar support by pressing the upper/lower/front/rear section
of the control.
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The memory function buttons are on one or both of the front doors.
Storing settings
1. Adjust the seats, mirrors and head-up display* to the desired
positions.
2. Press the M button and release it. The indicator light in the button
will illuminate.
3. Press buttons 1or 2 within 3 seconds to store the settings. When
they have been stored in the button selected, an audible signal will
sound and the indicator light in the M button will go out.
Accessing a stored setting
With the door open: Press and release one of the memory buttons.
With the door closed: Press and hold one of the memory buttons
until the stored positions are reached.
FRONT SEAT MEMORY FUNCTION 01

FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEAT BACKRESTS*
When folding down the backrests/head restraints, be sure that they
do not come in contact the front seat backrests. It may be necessary
to move the front seats before the rear seat backrests can be folded
down.
Folding down the backrest
The vehicle must be stationary and one of the rear doors must be open
before a backrest section can be folded down.
1. Press down the center head restrain manually.
2. Press and hold a button (located on the driver’s side of the rear
parcel shelf) for the respective sections of the backrest.
3. The backrest lock will release and the head restraint will fold down
automatically*.
4. Manually fold the backrest down to the horizontal position.
Folding up the backrest
1. Fold up the backrest until it locks in the upright position. Be sure it
is securely locked in position.
2. Manually return the head restraint to the upright position.
3. Adjust the height of the center head restraint if necessary.
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INTERIOR AIR QUALITY SYSTEM (IAQS*)
IAQS is part of the Clean Zone Interior Package* and is a fully auto-
matic system that filters passenger compartment air to help remove
gases, particles and other contaminents.
1. Tap Settings in the center display’s Top view.
2. Tap Climate.
3. Select Air quality sensor to activate/deactivate this function.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel can be adjusted up/down/fore/aft.
1. Push down the lever under the steering wheel to release it.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
3. Pull back the lever to lock the steering wheel in position.
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STARTING AND SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
Switch on the igintion or start the engine using the start knob located
behind the gear selector. The remote key only has to be in the front
section of the passenger compartment.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Passive Entry system, the
remote key can be anywhere in the vehicle.
Start
1. The gear selector must be in the P or N position.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Turn the start knob toward START and release it.
Switch off
1. Put the gear selector in position P.
2. Turn the start knob toward STOP and release it.
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PARKING BRAKE
Setting
– Pull up the parking brake control in the center console.
A symbol in the instrument panel will illuminate when the
parking brake has been set. Check that the vehicle is
stationary.
Manual release
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Press the parking brake control down.
Automatic release
1. Buckle your seat belt and start the engine.
2. Move the gear selector to D or R and press the accelerator
pedal.
With the “Auto-hold” function, the driver can release the brake
pedal when the car is at a standstill (e.g., at a traffic light) and
the brakes will remain applied. The brakes will release when
the accelerator pedal is pressed.
– Press the button in the tunnel console to activate/deacti-
vate the function.
Automatic car wash
Before switching off the engine: Deactivate the “Auto-hold” and
“Auto activate parking brake” functions in the center display’s Top
view (Settings > My Car > Electric parking brake > Auto Activate
Parking Brake). Put the gear selector in position N.
Turn and hold the start knob toward STOP for at least 4 seconds.
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THE VEHICLE’S THREE DISPLAYS
Instrument panel
This display shows vehicle and driving-related
information using gauges, indicators, and
indicator/warning lights.
Different themes can be selected to change
the appearance of the center display. From
the center display’s Top view, select Settings
> My Car > Displays. It is also possible to
select the type of information that is displayed
in the background, such as the song currently
playing.
Center display
Many of the vehicle’s primary features and
functions, such as the climate and infotain-
ment systems and system updates can be
controlled from this display.
Head-up display (HUD)*
The head-up-display supplements the
instrument panel and projects e.g., traffic
sign information, speed-related information
and navigation on the lower section of the
windshield. HUD display alternatives, level of
illumination and its position on the windshield
can be set from the center display. HUD is
also activated from the center display.
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NAVIGATING IN THE CENTER DISPLAY
Function view
Swipe the screen from left to right to access
this view. From here, various vehicle functions
such as the head-up display (HUD)* can be
activated/deactivated by tapping it. In certain
cases, the function selected will open in a
window of its own.
Exit the menu structure by pressing the
Home button below the screen.
App view
Swipe the screen from right to left to access
the view of the apps installed in the vehicle
such as FM radio and CD*. Tap an app to
open it.
Press the Home button below the screen to
return to Home view.
Home view
This is the first view shown when the display
starts and it shows the Navigation, Media,
Phone sub-views as well as an additional
sub-view.
An app/function selected in the App/
Function views (e.g., FM radio or Media) will
start in their respective sub-views in Home
view.
Tap a sub-view to expand it to display addi-
tional information.
01

Climate bar
The Climate bar is located at the bottom of the screen and is always
visible. The most common climate system settings such as tempera-
ture, seat heating* and blower speed can be made there. Tap at
the bottom of the screen to open Climate view to access additional
settings.
Status bar
Ongoing activities in the vehicle are shown at the top of the screen in
the status bar. Network and connection information is shown to the left
and media-related information, the clock and current background activi-
ties are shown to the right.
Top view
Tap (or pull down) the tab at the center of the status bar at the top
of the screen to open Top view. This provides access to Settings,
Owner’s manual, Profile and the vehicle’s stored messages.
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CLIMATE SYSTEM SETTINGS
Climate system functions for the front and rear sections of the
passenger compartment are controlled from the center display, using
buttons on the center console and the climate panel on the rear side
of the tunnel console*. Some functions can be controlled using voice
commands. Certain climate system information is always shown at the
bottom of the center display in the climate bar, where certain settings
can also be made.
Climate view button at the bottom center of the screen.
The graphic in the button shows the currently activated
climate system settings. When Clean Zone is blue, this
indicates that the conditions for good air quality in the
passenger compartment have been met. Open Climate
view by tapping the button.
Tap AUTO in Climate view to activate/deactivate automatic
control of certain climate system functions.
Tap the left or right temperature icons to set the tempera-
ture for the driver and passenger sides. These icons
are always visible at the bottom of the screen and the
temperature can be set even if Climate view is not open. To
synchronize the temperature for all of the vehicle’s zones
with the driver side’s temperature, tap the driver side’s
temperature icon and then tap Synchronize temperature.
Controls for heated and ventilated* front seats and heated
steering wheel*. Tap the left or right side seat and/or
steering wheel icon to open the control. Tap repeatedly on
the respective icon to select different levels.
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POWER TRUNK RELEASE*
Opening alternatives
• Press and pull up the handle on the trunk.
• Press and hold the button on the remote key until the trunk
begins to open.
• Press and hold the button on the lighting panel (to the left of
the steering wheel) until the trunk begins to open.
• With the remote key within range, move your foot slowly forward
once in a kicking motion below the left section of the rear bumper
without touching the bumper and take a step back (see the illustra-
tion). An audible signal will sound when the trunk begins to open.
Closing alternatives
• Press the button on the lower edge of the trunk to close it
only (it will not be locked). Press the button* on the lower
edge of the trunk to close and lock it.
• Press the button on the remote key.
• Press the button on the lighting panel.
• With the remote key within range, move your foot slowly forward
once in a kicking motion below the left section of the rear bumper
without touching the bumper and take a step back. An audible
signal will sound when the trunk begins to close.
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DRIVE MODES*
Select a drive mode best suited to the current driving conditions. Not
all drive modes can be selected in every situation.
1. Press the DRIVE MODE control in the tunnel console. A pop-up
window will open in the center display.
2. Roll the control up/down until the desired mode is highlighted in the
center display.
3. Press the control to select. The drive mode can also be selected by
tapping it in the center display.
Drive modes
Comfort: the default mode when the engine is started.
Eco: for energy efficient driving. This mode can also be selected
directly from the center display’s Function view.
Dynamic: sportier characteristics for a more active driving style.
Individual: adapt drive modes Comfort, Eco or Dynamic to your
personal preferences. To be accessible, this drive mode has to first be
activated from the center display’s Top view, under Settings > My Car
> Individual Drive Mode.
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START/STOP FUNCTION
This function temporarily turns off the engine when the vehicle is at
a standstill and restarts it as soon as driving resumes. This function
is activated each time the engine is started and is activated if certain
conditions are met.
Auto-stopping the engine
– Apply the brakes to stop the vehicle and maintain pressure on the
brake pedal.
In models with an 8” instrument panel (not available in all markets),
a beige symbol ( ) will be displayed.
For 12” instrument panels, the indicator in the tachometer will point
toward when the engine is auto-stopped. If the Comfort or
Eco drive modes are activated, the engine can be auto-stopped
before the vehicle comes to a complete standstill.
Alternatives for auto-starting the engine
– Release the brake pedal. If auto-hold is activated, press the accel-
erator pedal.
– Retain pressure on the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal.
– On downslopes: Release the brake pedal and let the vehicle begin
to roll. The engine will auto-start after a slight increase in speed.
– If Adaptive Cruise Control* or Pilot Assist* are activated, press
the accelerator pedal or press on the left-side steering wheel
keypad.
Turning off the function
– Tap the Start/Stop button in the center display’s
Function view to turn it off. The function will remain off
until it is reactivated by the driver, the engine is switched
off and then restarted or until the Comfort or Eco drive
mode is selected.
02

DRIVER SUPPORT CONTROLS
Functions such as Speed limiter*, Cruise control, Adaptive cruise
control* and Pilot Assist* can be selected using the and keys
in the left-side steering wheel keypad. A white symbol indicates that a
function is active; a gray symbol indicates that the function has been
canceled or is in standby mode.
Symbols in the instrument panel
Speed limiter: Helps prevent the vehicle from exceeding a
set max. speed.
Cruise control: Helps maintain a set speed.
Adaptive cruise control: Helps maintain a set speed and/or
a preselected time interval to the vehicle ahead.
Pilot Assist (PA): Helps keep the vehicle in its current traffic
lane, at a set time interval to the vehicle ahead or at a set
speed. PA provides assistance at speeds up to 80 mph (140
km/h).
Symbols on the left-side steering wheel keypad
Press to activate or cancel the selected function.
Set the current speed for the function that has been activated.
Press to increase the set speed or to resume a previously set
speed for the function that has been activated.
Press briefly to increase speed in 5 mph (5 km/h) incre-
ments.
Press and hold to increase the speed 1 mph (1 km/h) at a
time.
Press to reduce the set speed.
Press briefly to decrease speed in 5 mph (5 km/h) incre-
ments.
Press and hold to decrease the speed 1 mph (1 km/h) at a
time.
Adaptive cruise control and Pilot Assist: Reduce the distance
to the vehicle ahead.
Adaptive cruise control and Pilot Assist: Increase the distance
to the vehicle ahead.
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DRIVER SUPPORT SYSTEMS
City Safety
City Safety alerts the driver of obstructions using visual and
audible signals. The brakes will be applied automatically if
the driver does not react in time. City Safety can e.g., help
prevent a collision and assist the driver if there is a risk of
colliding with another vehicle, a large animal, a pedestrian
or a cyclist. City Safety is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)*
PAP assists in parking or leaving a parking space by
e.g., scanning a potential parking space and thereafter
controlling the steering wheel to guide the vehicle. The
driver’s task is to check the area around the vehicle, follow
the instructions in the center display, select the appropriate
gear, control the vehicle’s speed, and brake and stop the
vehicle.
Parking
1. Tap Park in in the center display’s Function view. The
vehicle’s speed may not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h)
during parallel parking or 12 mph (20 km/h) for perpen-
dicular parking. The distance between the vehicle and
the parking space must be 1.6–5 ft (0.5–1.5 m).
2. Be prepared to stop the vehicle when prompted by a
graphic and text in the center display when a suitable
parking space has been detected. A pop-up window will
appear.
3. Select Parallel parking or Perpendicular parking in
the pop-up window and put the gear selector in R.
4. Follow the instructions on the center display and be
prepared to stop the vehicle when prompted to do so.
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