Volvo XC 90 User manual

QUICK GUIDE
WEB EDITION

VÄLKOMMEN!
This Quick Guide describes a selection of the functions in your new XC90 Twin Engine. The owner's manual in the centre display
contains comprehensive information on your Volvo. The glovebox contains an extract from the owner's manual that summarises import-
ant and practical information.
The owner's manual is also available as an app for smartphones and tablets as well as at support.volvocars.com. The support page is
available for most markets and contains further information and help regarding your XC90 Twin Engine.
Options are marked with an asterisk *.

01. GETTING STARTED
Here you will find information that will help you familiarise yourself with some of the basic functions in your Volvo. Amongst other
things, you can read about the remote control key, the car's three displays as well as how to start the engine on and switch it off.
There is also information on how to control and adjust the seats and climate control.
02. HYBRID-RELATED INFORMATION
Amongst other things, you will find information here about how to start and finish charging the hybrid battery.
03. DRIVING AND DRIVER SUPPORT
Here you will find information about drive modes and different driver support functions in the car such as cruise control, Park
Assist Pilot (PAP)*, Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* and City Safety.
04. INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Here you will find information about how to control lights and wipers as well as how to use the trip computer and voice control.
05. CONNECTION, ENTERTAINMENT AND SUPPORT
From your Volvo you can connect to the outside world and get access to information, entertainment and support. This section
contains information on how to connect a phone to your Volvo, connect to the Internet and use apps.
06. SPECIAL TEXTS
Warning, important and note texts, which must be read.

One press locks doors and tailgate and arms the alarm1. A
long press closes the panoramic roof* and all side windows
simultaneously.
One press unlocks doors and tailgate and disarms the alarm.
A long press opens all side windows simultaneously.
One press unlocks and disarms the alarm for the tailgate only.
A long press opens or closes the power operated* tailgate.
REMOTE CONTROL KEY BUTTONS
1Option in certain markets.
The panic function is used in an emergency to attract atten-
tion. One long press of at least 3 seconds or double press
within 3 seconds activates the direction indicators and horn.
The function is deactivated automatically after approx.
3 minutes or by pressing the same button after the function
has been activated for at least 5 seconds.
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USING KEYLESS LOCKING/UNLOCKING*
You simply need to have the remote control key with you in a pocket,
for example, in order to lock or unlock the car. The remote control key
must be within a semicircular area of radius approx. 1.5 metres from
both long sides or approx. 1 metre from the tailgate (see illustration).
Unlock and disarm the alarm
1. Grasp a door handle or press the rubberised pressure plate beneath
the tailgate handle in order to unlock the car. Unlocking is complete
when the car's hazard warning flashers flash twice and the lock indi-
cator in the windscreen extinguishes.
2. Open a door or the tailgate.
Lock and arm the alarm
1. Close all doors. The tailgate can be open during locking with the
side door handles.
2. Touch the marked surface towards the rear on the outside of an
outer door handle or press the lock button on the bottom edge of
the tailgate before closing it. Locking is complete when the car's
hazard warning flashers flash once and the lock indicator in the
windscreen starts flashing.
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STARTING AND SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
The remote control key is not physically used during starting since
the standard version of the car is equipped with support for keyless
start (Passive Start). Store the key in the front part of the passen-
ger compartment during a keyless start. With the option for keyless
locking/unlocking (Passive Entry*) it is sufficient to have the key some-
where in the car in order for the engine to be started.
Starting
1. Make sure that gear position Por Nis selected.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Turn the ignition dial to START and release. The ignition dial auto-
matically returns to its starting position.
Selecting gear position
– Change gear position by pressing the spring-loaded gear selector
forwards or backwards to the desired gear. The selected position
will be shown in the driver display.
The park position is activated via the Pbutton located next to the gear
selector. Change from Pposition to Ror Dposition by means of two
presses with the gear selector forwards or backwards. Brake position
B(which can be selected at any time while driving) engine brakes
the car and charges the hybrid battery when the accelerator pedal is
released.
Switching off
– Turn the ignition dial to STOP and release. The ignition dial auto-
matically returns to its starting position.
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USING THE PARKING BRAKE
Activate the parking brake
1. Pull the parking brake control in the tunnel console upward.
A symbol in the driver display illuminates when the parking
brake is activated.
2. Check that the car is stationary.
Releasing manually
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the parking brake control down. The symbol in the
driver display extinguishes when the parking brake has
been released.
Disengage automatically
1. Put the seatbelt on.
2. Start the engine.
3. Move the gear selector to position Dor Rand depress the
accelerator pedal. The symbol in the driver display extin-
guishes when the parking brake has been released.
Using the "Automatic braking when stationary" function (Auto
Hold), the driver can release the brake pedal while maintain-
ing braking effect when the car has stopped at e.g. traffic
lights. The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is
depressed again. The function works on all types of gradient.
– Depress the button in the tunnel console to activate. The
function is activated until it is deactivated by pressing the
same button.
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Head-up-display*
The head-up display is a complement to the
car's driver display and projects information
on the windscreen. Such information can
include e.g. traffic warnings, road sign infor-
mation, information on speed and navigation*,
or incoming phone calls. The brightness and
height of the head-up display can be adjusted
using the steering wheel's right-hand keypad
and from the centre display. The head-up-dis-
play is activated from the function view.
Driver display
The driver display shows information about
the car and driving. It contains gauges,
indicators and indicator and warning symbols.
Shown on the left, amongst other things, are
speedometer and trip meter. In the centre
there is the option to show clock, media
player and navigation map*, amongst other
things. Shown on the right, amongst other
things, are tachometer, selected drive mode
and app menu, which is activated using the
steering wheel's right-hand keypad.
Centre display
Many of the car's main functions are
controlled from the centre display. For
example, the climate control system, media
system and system updates are controlled
from here.
THE CAR'S THREE DISPLAYS
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NAVIGATING IN THE CENTRE DISPLAY
Function view
Swipe from left to right2across the screen in
order to access the view. From here you can
activate/deactivate different car functions, e.g.
Drive modes. They are activated/deactivated
with a single tap. Some functions open in a
separate window.
Go back in the menu structure by pressing
the physical home button under the screen.
Application view
Swipe from right to left2across the screen to
access the view with the car's different appli-
cations/apps, e.g. FM radio and CD*. Tap on
an app to open it.
Press the physical home button under the
screen to go back to the home view.
Home view
The home view is shown when the screen is
started, from which the subviews Navigation,
Media, Phone and an extra subview can be
reached.
An app/function selected from the app/func-
tion view starts in the corresponding subview
in the home view. E.g. FM radio starts in the
Media subview.
Tap on a subview to expand it. In expanded
mode, the subviews show more information
about the function/app.
2Applies to left-hand drive cars. For right-hand drive cars - swipe
in the opposite direction.
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Climate row
The climate row is always visible at the bottom of the screen. There,
the most common climate settings can be made directly, such as
settings for temperature, seat heating and fan level. Tap on at
the bottom of the screen to open the climate view with more setting
options.
Status bar
The activities in the car are shown in the status bar, at the top of the
screen. Shown on the left is network/connection information; and
media-related information, the time and background activity indicator
are shown on the right.
Top view
There is a tab located in the centre of the status bar, at the top of
the screen, to access the top view. Open it by tapping on the tab or
by dragging/swiping from top to bottom across the screen. Settings,
Owner's manual and the car's saved messages are accessed from
the top view.
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SETTING THE POWER* FRONT SEAT
Adjust the backrest rake by pressing the control forward/backward.
Raise/lower the seat by means of pressing the rear section of the
control up/down. Move the seat forward/backward by pressing the
control forward/backward.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cushion by means of pressing
the front section of the control up/down.
Settings for massage*, side support*, lumbar support* and seat cushion
extension* are linked to the multi-function control*.
1. Activate seat settings by turning the control up/down. The seat
settings view opens in the centre display.
2. Select the desired function in the centre display by turning the
multifunction control up/down.
3. Change the setting by pressing the control in the desired direction.
Certain settings can also be selected with a tap directly on the centre
display. Selections between different massage functions and their
settings are only made by tapping directly on the centre display.
Change the lumbar support by pressing the button up/down/forward/
backward.
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The memory function's keypad is either on one or both front doors.
Store setting
1. Set the seat, door mirrors and head-up display* to the desired
position.
2. Press the Mbutton and release to store settings. The light indicator
in the button illuminates.
3. Within three seconds, depress the memory button 1, 2or 3. When
the position is stored in the selected memory button, an acoustic
signal sounds and the light indicator in the Mbutton extinguishes.
Using stored setting
With the door open: Depress one of the memory buttons and release.
With the door closed: Hold one of the memory buttons depressed
until the stored position is reached.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION* IN THE FRONT SEAT
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FOLDING THE BACKRESTS IN THE REAR SEATS
Ensure that backrests with head restraints do not come into contact
with the backs of the seats in front when lowering. The front and rear
seats may need adjusting in order for the backrests to be lowered.
Second row of seats' centre seat
1. Fold down the head restraint manually by depressing the button
between the backrest and the head restraint. At the same time,
push the head restraint down.
2. Pull the belt in the centre seat up/forward whilst folding.
Second row of seats' outer seats
– Pull the handle on the side of the outer seats upward while folding.
The head restraint is lowered automatically.
Third row of seats
– Pull the handle on the top of the backrest upward/forward. Fold the
backrest forward. The head restraint is lowered automatically.
The seats are folded up in reverse order. The head restraints are
folded up manually.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel can be adjusted for both height and depth.
1. Push the lever under the steering wheel downwards to release the
steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
3. Pull the lever back to secure the steering wheel in position.
ENTRY/EXIT TO/FROM THE THIRD ROW OF
SEATS
1. On the second seat row's outer seats, pull the handle on the top of
the seat backs upward/forward.
2. Fold the backrest forward and slide the whole seat forward.
Raise the seat to the upright position by first sliding back the seat and
then raising the backrest until it locks.
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CONTROLLING THE CAR'S CLIMATE
The climate control functions for the front and rear areas of the
passenger compartment are controlled from the centre display, by
physical buttons in the centre console and by climate controls at the
rear of the tunnel console. Some information on the climate is always
visible at the bottom of the screen, in the climate row.
The button used to access climate view is shown in the
middle at the bottom of the screen. The graphic on the
button shows activated climate settings. Open the climate
view by pressing the button and the view illustrated is
shown.
Tap on AUTO in the climate view to activate/deactivate
auto-regulation of air distribution, amongst other things.
Temperature control for driver and passenger side. Tap the
left or right-hand side's temperature icon and select the
desired temperature. The controls are always shown at the
bottom of the screen and the temperature can be adjusted
even when the climate view is not open.
To synchronise the temperature for all zones with the
temperature on the driver's side - tap on the tempera-
ture icon on the driver's side and on Synchronise
temperature.
Controls for heated* and ventilated* driver and front
passenger seat, as well as heated steering wheel*. Tap on
the icon for the seat or steering wheel on the left or right-
hand sides to open the control for the seat or steering
wheel. Repeatedly tap on the corresponding icon to select
the desired position.
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USING PRECONDITIONING
Preconditioning can be set using the Volvo On Call mobile app and via
the car's centre display.
Preconditioning cools or heats the passenger compartment to comfort
temperature before driving, which also reduces wear and energy
requirements while driving. It is possible to direct start or set precondi-
tioning via timer.
The function uses several systems in different cases. In a cold climate,
the parking heater heats the passenger compartment to comfort
temperature. In a hot climate, the ventilation or air conditioning cools
the passenger compartment. Electric heating of steering wheel, seats,
windscreen, rear window and door mirrors can also be activated.
Direct-starting preconditioning:
1. Open the climate view in the centre display by tapping on at the
bottom of the screen.
2. Select the Parking climate tab.
3. Select whether electric heating of the seats and steering wheel
should be activated during preconditioning by ticking the respective
box.
4. Tap on Preconditioning. Preconditioning is started and the button
illuminates.
Setting the timer for preconditioning:
– Select Parking climate > Add timer and set date/day as required.
In order that preconditioning should have full function, the car must be
connected to an electrical socket (applies to cars with electric heater).
A fuel-driven auxiliary heater or an electric heater is used depending
on market. An authorised Volvo dealer has information about which
markets use which heater.
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CLEANING THE CENTRE DISPLAY
The centre display is started automatically when the driver's door is
opened. Switch the screen off when it is to be cleaned.
1. Give a long press on the home button.
2. Wipe the screen clean with the microfibre cloth supplied or micro-
fibre cloth of equivalent quality. Wipe clean using small circular
movements. If necessary, lightly moisten the cleaning cloth with
clean water.
3. Activate the screen with a brief press on the home button.
The centre display turns off automatically when the engine is off and
the driver's door is opened.
BETTER AIR QUALITY IN THE PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT WITH IAQS*
The air quality system IAQS is a part of the Clean Zone Interior
Package* and is a fully automatic system that cleans the air in the
passenger compartment from contaminants such as particles, hydro-
carbons, nitrous oxides and ground-level ozone.
1. Tap on Settings in the top view in the centre display.
2. Tap on Climate.
3. Select Air Quality Sensor to activate/deactivate the air quality
sensor.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE POWER
OPERATED* TAILGATE
Options for opening
• Press and gently pull the tailgate handle upwards.
• Give a long press on the remote control key's button until the
tailgate starts to open.
• Give a long press on the instrument panel's button (next to
the steering wheel) until the tailgate starts to open.
• Make one slow forward kicking motion* under the left-hand section
of the rear bumper3and then take a step back (see illustration).
The bumper must not be touched. The remote control key must be
within range. An acoustic signal is heard when opening is activated.
Options for closing
• Lower edge of the tailgate: Press the button for automatic
closing and unlocked tailgate. Press the button* for automatic
closing and locking.
• Give a long press on the remote control key's button.
• Give a long press on the instrument panel's button.
• Make one slow forward kicking motion* under the left-hand section
of the rear bumper3and then take a step back. The bumper must
not be touched. The remote control key must be within range. An
acoustic signal is heard when closing is activated.
3If the car is equipped with skid plate/diffuser*, make the kicking motion toward the rear left-hand
side of the car.
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STORING THE CHARGING CABLE
The charging cable and its control unit are located under the hatch in
the cargo area.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HATCH FOR THE
CHARGING INPUT SOCKET
1. Press in the rear section of the hatch and release.
2. Open the hatch.
3. Pull away the cover for the charging input socket and secure it in
the holder on the inside of the hatch. Make sure that the cover's
rubber strap is bent down in order to avoid the cover detaching from
the holder.
Close the hatch for the charging input socket in reverse order.
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THE CHARGING CABLE'S CONTROL UNIT
The charging cable with its control unit is used to charge the car's
hybrid battery. Volvo recommends a charging cable that supports
temperature monitoring.
Indicator for charging current. Illuminated symbol shows selected
charging current. Maximum charging current may vary depending on
market.
Illuminated symbol shows that the charging cable is connect-
ed to a 230 VAC socket (the voltage in the socket may vary
depending on market).
Pushbutton to increase the charging current.
Pushbutton to reduce the charging current.
Illuminated symbol shows that the charging cable is connect-
ed to the car.
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