Volvo XC 90 User manual

QUICK GUIDE
WEB EDITION

VÄLKOMMEN!
The illustrations in this Quick Guide are generic examples and may not exactly reflect the screen views in your vehicle.
An asterisk (*) indicates optional equipment.
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 informa-
tion. A printed owner’s manual can also be ordered at any time.
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.

01. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
This section helps you familiarize yourself with 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. HYBRID-RELATED INFORMATION
This section provides information about starting and stopping the hybrid battery charging process.
03. DRIVING AND DRIVER SUPPORT
This section includes information about drive modes, the Start/Stop function as well as various driver support functions such as
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)*, Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* and City Safety.
04. INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
This section explains e.g., lighting controls, wipers, how to operate the trip computer and how to use voice commands.
05. 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 pairing and connecting a cell phone to your Volvo, connecting to the Internet and using apps.
06. SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTS
This section contains important information such as warnings, cautions and notes that the driver should be familiar with.

Press to lock the doors and tailgate and arm the alarm.
Press to unlock the doors and tailgate and disarm the alarm.
Press briefly to unlock and disarm the alarm on the tailgate.
Press and hold to open or close the power tailgate*.
BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE KEY
“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
tailgate (see the illustration).
Unlocking and disarming the alarm
1. Grasp one of the door handles or press the rubber-covered button
next to the tailgate opening control. Unlocking is complete when
the turn signals flash twice and the alarm indicator in the windshield
goes out.
2. Open the door or tailgate in the normal way.
Locking and arming the alarm
1. Close all of the doors. The tailgate 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 tailgate
before it is closed. Locking is complete when the turn signals flash
once and the alarm indicator on the dashboard begins to flash.
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ADJUSTING A 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 button up/
down/forward/rearward.
Certain settings can also be made by tapping 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 control up/down/forward/
rearward.
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The memory function button are on one or both of the front doors and
can be used to store the settings (positions) of the power seats*, door
mirrors and the head-up display*.
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 1, 2 or 3 within 3 seconds to store the settings. When
they have been stored, an audible signal will sound and the indicator
light in the M button will go out.
Using 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 seat reaches the stored position.
USING THE FRONT SEAT MEMORY FUNCTION
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When folding down the backrests/head restraints, be sure that they do
not come in contact with the backrests of the seats ahead. It may be
necessary to move the front/rear seats before the backrests can be
folded down.
Second row seats, center position
1. Lower the head restraint manually by pressing the button located
between the backrest and head restraint. With the button
depressed, press down the head restraint.
2. Pull the center position’s strap up/forward while folding down the
backrest.
Second row seats, outboard positions
– Pull up the handle on the side of an outboard seat and fold down
the backrest. The head restraint folds down automatically.
Third row seats*
– Pull the handle on the upper side of the backrest up/forward. Fold
the backrest down. The head restraint folds down automatically.
When returning the second row seats to the upright position, pull
the strap/handle up. Be sure the backrests are locked in the upright
position. The head restraints must be folded up/raised manually.
FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEAT BACKRESTS
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GETTING IN AND OUT OF THIRD ROW SEATS
1. On the second row outboard seats: pull the handle on the upper
edge up and forward.
2. Fold down the backrest and push the seat forward.
Return the backrest to the upright position by first moving the seat
rearward and then folding up the backrest until it locks in position.
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
The remote key is not used physically to start the engine since the
vehicle has a Passive Start system as standard equipment. The 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 passenger compartment.
Start
1. Select P or N.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Turn the start knob to START and release it.
Selecting a gear
– Select a gear by pressing the gear selector forward or rearward and
releasing it. The selected gear will be displayed in the instrument
panel.
Park mode is activated by pressing the P button near the base of the
gear selector. Change from P mode to R or D by moving the gear
selector forward or rearward twice.
Brake mode (B) can be selected at any time during a drive to utilize
engine braking and to help charge the hybrid battery.
Switch off
– Turn the start knob to STOP and release it.
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USING THE 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 accelera-
tor 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 function
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 to STOP for at least 4 seconds.
01

THE VEHICLE’S THREE DISPLAYS
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.
Instrument panel
This display shows vehicle and driving-related
information using gauges, indicators, and indi-
cator/warning lights. The instrument panel is
available in 12” and 8” versions. 12” version:
the speedometer and odometer are on the
left side. The clock, media player, navigation
system map, etc. can be displayed in the
center. The tachometer, selected driving mode
and the app menu, which is activated using
the right-side steering wheel keypad, are on
the right. Different themes can be selected to
change the appearance of the center display.
Head-up-display (HUD)*
The head-up-display supplements the
instrument panel and projects e.g., traffic
sign information, speed-related information,
navigation and incoming phone calls on the
windshield. HUD’s display alternatives, bright-
ness and position on the windshield can be
adjusted from the center display. HUD is also
activated/deactivated from the center display.
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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)* and
drive modes can be activated/deactivated by
tapping them. 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 in.
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.
NAVIGATING IN THE CENTER DISPLAY
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Climate bar
The Climate bar is located at the bottom of the screen and is always
visible. The most common climate system settings can be made there,
such as temperature, seat heating* and blower speed. 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 and the vehicle’s stored messages.
01

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. Open Climate view by pressing
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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PRECONDITIONING
Preconditioning can be started using the Volvo On Call mobile app or
from the vehicle’s center display.
Preconditioning is used to heat or cool the passenger compartment
to a comfortable temperature, which helps reduce wear and energy
consumption during your drive. Preconditioning can be started directly
or by setting a timer. The hybrid battery charging cable must be
connected.
This function utilizes several of the vehicle’s systems. The hybrid
battery heating feature helps warm the passenger compartment in cold
weather or the ventilation/air conditioning is used to cool the passen-
ger compartment in warm weather. Heating for the seats, steering
wheel, windshield, rear window and door mirrors can also be activated.
Direct start:
1. With the hybrid battery’s charger cable connected, open Climate
view in the center display by tapping at the bottom of the
screen.
2. Select the Parking climate tab.
3. Opt to include heating of the steering wheel and seats by tapping
the respective boxes.
4. Tap Preconditioning. Preconditioning will start and the button
illuminates.
Setting a preconditioning timer:
– Tap Parking climate > Add timer and choose a date/time.
For full preconditioning functionality, the hybrid battery’s charging cable
must be connected.
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CLEANING THE CENTER DISPLAY
The center display starts automatically when the driver’s door is
opened. The display should be turned off for cleaning.
1. Turn the center display off by pressing and holding the Home button.
2. Wipe the screen with the microfiber cleaning cloth provided or with a
microfiber cloth of similar quality. Wipe with small, circular move-
ments. Moisten the cloth slightly with clean water if necessary.
3. Turn the screen on again by briefly pressing the Home button.
The center display is turned off automatically when the ignition is
switched off and the driver’s door is opened.
CLEAN ZONE: BETTER PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT AIR QUALITY
The Interior Air Quality System (IAQS*) is part of the Clean Zone
Interior Package* and is a fully automatic system that filters passen-
ger 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 the air quality
sensor.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE POWER TAILGATE*
Opening alternatives
• Press and pull up the handle on the tailgate.
• Press and hold the button on the remote key until the tailgate
begins to open.
• Press and hold the button on the lighting panel (to the left of
the steering wheel) until the tailgate begins to open.
• With the remote key within range, move your foot slowly forward in
a kicking motion below the left section of the rear bumper without
touching the bumper (the kicking motion should be toward the left
rear side of the vehicle if it is equipped with a skid plate/diffuser*)
and take a step back (see the illustration). An audible signal will
sound when the tailgate begins to open.
Closing alternatives
• Press the button on the lower edge of the tailgate to close
it only (it will not be locked). Press the button* on the lower
edge of the tailgate to close and lock it.
• Press and hold the button on the remote key.
• Press and hold the button on the lighting panel.
• With the remote key within range, move your foot slowly forward in
a kicking motion below the left section of the rear bumper without
touching the bumper (the kicking motion should be toward the left
rear side of the vehicle if it is equipped with a skid plate/diffuser*)
and take a step back. An audible signal will sound when the tailgate
begins to close.
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STOWING THE CHARGING CABLE
The charging cable is stowed in a storage compartment under the
cargo area floor.
OPENING/CLOSING THE CHARGER DOOR
1. Press in the rear section of the door and release it.
2. Open the door.
3. Pull off the charging socket’s protective cover and place it in the
holder on the inside of the door. Be sure that the protective cover’s
rubber strap is bent downward to help keep the cover in place in the
holder.
Closer the charger door in the reverse order.
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CHARGE MODULE INDICATOR LIGHTS
The blue indicator light on the cable’s charge module (the unit that is
plugged into the wall socket) will flash red several times when the unit
is plugged in while a safety check is being performed and will then
glow steadily blue to indicate that the charger is ready to use.
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