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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