Volvo Xc40 2019 User manual

XC40

OWNER'S MANUAL

VÄLKOMMEN!

We hope your Volvo will give you many years of happy motoring.

The vehicle is designed for the safety and comfort of you and your

passengers. Volvo strives to design one of the world's safest pas-

senger vehicles. Your Volvo is also designed to meet applicable

safety and environmental requirements.

To increase your enjoyment of your Volvo, we recommend that you

read the instructions and maintenance information contained in this

owner's manual. The owner's manual is also available as a mobile

app (Volvo Manual) and on Volvo Cars support page

(support.volvocars.com).

We also encourage everyone to always use seat belts in this and

other vehicles. You should also not drive if you are under the influ-

ence of alcohol or medicines or if your ability to drive is for some

other reason impaired.

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OWNER'S INFORMATION
Owner's information 16
Owner's Manual in the center display 17
Navigate in the Owner's Manual
in the center display 19
Owner's manual in mobile devices 21
Volvo Cars support site 21
Using the Owner's Manual 22
The Owner's Manual and the envi-
ronment 24
YOUR VOLVO
Contacting Volvo 26
Volvo ID 26
Creating and registering a Volvo ID 27
Drive-E ‒ purer driving pleasure 28
IntelliSafe – driver support and safety 29
Sensus - connection and enter-
tainment 30
Software Updates 33
Data recording 33
Terms & Conditions for Services 35
Customer Privacy Policy 35
Important information on acces-
sories and extra equipment 36
Accessory installation 37
Connecting equipment to the
vehicle's data link connector 37
Technician certification 38
Viewing the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) 39
Volvo Structural Parts Statement 39
Driver distraction 40
SAFETY
Safety 42
Safety during pregnancy 43
Occupant safety 43
Reporting safety defects 44
Recall information 45
Whiplash Protection System 46
Seat belts 47
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts 48
Seat belt tensioners 50
Resetting the electric seat belt
tensioners*51
Door and seat belt reminders 51
Airbags 52
Driver/passenger side front airbags 53
Occupant Classification System 57
Side airbags 60
Inflatable curtain 61
Safety mode 62
Starting and moving the vehicle
when it is in safety mode 63
Child safety 64
Child restraints 66
Infant seats 68
Convertible seats 70
Booster cushions 72
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Top tether anchors 73
Lower child seat attachment points 75
ISOFIXLATCH lower anchors 75
DISPLAYS AND VOICE
CONTROL
Displays and controls by the driver
in a left-hand drive vehicle 78
Instrument panel 80
Instrument panel settings 82
Fuel gauge 83
Trip computer 83
Displaying trip data in the instru-
ment panel 84
Resetting the trip odometer 85
Displaying trip statistics in the
center display 86
Trip statistics settings 86
Date and time 87
Ambient temperature sensor 88
Indicator symbols in the instru-
ment panel 88
Warning symbols in the instru-
ment panel 91
Instrument panel licenses 92
App menu in instrument panel 97
Handling the App menu in the
instrument panel 97
Messages in the instrument panel 98
Handling messages in the instru-
ment panel 100
 
Handling messages saved from
the instrument panel 101
Center display overview 103
Handling the center display 105
Activating and deactivating the
center display 108
Navigating in the center display's
views 108
Handling tiles in the center display 112
Function view in the center display 115
Moving apps and buttons in the
center display 117
Symbols in the center display sta-
tus bar 117
Using the center display keyboard 119
Changing keyboard language in
the center display 122
Entering characters, letters and
words by hand in the center display 122
Changing the appearance of the
center display 124
Turning off and adjusting the vol-
ume of the center display system
sounds
124
Changing system units of meas-
urement 125
Changing system language 125
Changing settings in the center
display's Top view 125

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Opening contextual setting in the
center display 126
Resetting user data when the
vehicle changes owners 127
Resetting center display settings 127
Table of settings in the center display 128
Driver profiles 129
Selecting a driver profile 130
Changing a driver profile's name 130
Protecting a driver profile 131
Linking a remote key to a driver profile 131
Resetting driver profile settings 133
Messages in the center display 133
Handling messages in the center
display 134
Handling messages saved from
the center display 134
Voice Control 135
Use voice recognition 136
Voice control for cellular phones 138
Voice control for radio and media 139
Voice control settings 139
LIGHTING
Lighting control and panel 142
Adjusting light functions via the
center display 143
Parking lights 144
Daytime running lights 144
Low beams 145
Using high beam 146
Active high beam 147
Using turn signals 148
Active Bending Lights*148
Front fog lights/corner illumination*149
Rear fog light 150
Brake lights 151
Emergency brake lights 151
Hazard warning flashers 151
Using home safe lighting 152
Welcome Light 152
Interior Lighting 152
Adjusting interior lighting 154
WINDOWS, GLASS AND
MIRRORS
Windows, glass and mirrors 156
Pinch protection for windows and
sun curtains 156
Reset procedure for pinch protection 156
Power windows 157
Operating the power windows 157
Rearview/door mirrors 159
Adjusting the rearview mirror dim-
ming function 159
Adjusting the door mirrors 160
Panoramic roof*161
Operating the panoramic roof*163
Auto closing the panoramic roof*
sun curtain 165
Wiper blades and washer fluid 166
Using the windshield wipers 166
Using the rain sensor 167
Using the rain sensor's memory
function 168
Using the windshield and head-
light washers 169
Using the rear window wiper/washer 170
Using automatic rear window
wiping when backing up 171

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SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
Manual front seats 174
Power*front seats 175
Adjusting the power*front seats 175
Using stored positions for seats
and mirrors 176
Adjusting*front seat cushion length 177
Adjusting front seat lumbar support*178
Folding down the rear seat backrests 178
Adjusting the rear seat head restraints 180
Steering wheel controls and horn 181
Adjusting the steering wheel 182
CLIMATE CONTROL
Climate 184
Climate zones 184
Climate control sensors 185
Perceived temperature 185
Climate control system voice
commands 186
Air quality 187
Clean Zone*187
Clean Zone Interior Package*188
Interior Air Quality System*188
Activating and deactivating the air
quality sensor*189
Passenger compartment air filter 189
Air distribution 190
Adjusting air distribution 191
Opening, closing and directing air
vents 191
Air distribution options 192
Climate system controls 195
Activating and deactivating power
front seats*197
Activating and deactivating the
heated front seat*197
Activating and deactivating the
heated rear seats*197
Activating and deactivating the
heated steering wheel*198
 
Activating and deactivating auto-
matic steering wheel heating*198
Activating auto climate control 198
Activating and deactivating recir-
culation 199
Activating and deactivating the
recirculation timer setting 200
Activating and deactivating max
defroster 200
Activating and deactivating the
heated rear window and door mirrors 201
Automatically activating and deac-
tivating the heated rear window
and door mirrors
202
Setting the blower speed for the
front seats 202
Setting the temperature for the
front seats 203
Synchronize temperature 204
Activating and deactivating air
conditioning 205
Parking climate*205
Preconditioning*206
Starting and stopping precondi-
tioning*206
Preconditioning timer*207
Adding and editing timer settings
for preconditioning*207

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Activating and deactivating pre-
conditioning timer*208
Deleting preconditioning timer
settings*209
Climate comfort retaining function*209
Starting and switching off the cli-
mate retaining function when parking*210
Parking climate symbols and mes-
sages*211
KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
Lock indication 214
Lock confirmation settings 215
Remote key 216
Locking and unlocking using the
remote key 218
Settings for remote and inside
door unlock 219
Unlocking the tailgate using the
remote key 219
Remote key range 220
Replacing the remote key's battery 221
Ordering additional remote keys 225
Detachable key blade 225
Locking and unlocking with
detachable key blade 226
Electronic immobilizer 228
Start and lock system type desig-
nations 229
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*230
Keyless locking and unlocking*231
Keyless unlock settings*232
Keyless tailgate unlock*232
Antenna locations for the start
and lock system 233
Locking and unlocking from inside
the vehicle 234
 
Unlocking the tailgate from inside
the vehicle 235
Activating and deactivating child
safety locks 235
Automatic locking when driving 237
Opening and closing the power
tailgate*237
Setting a maximum height for the
power tailgate*240
Operating the tailgate with a foot
movement*241
Private Locking 242
Activating and deactivating pri-
vate locking 242
Alarm 243
Arming and disarming the alarm 244

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DRIVER SUPPORT
Driver support systems 248
Speed-dependent steering wheel
resistance 248
Electronic Stability Control 249
Electronic Stability Control in
sport mode 250
Activating or deactivating Sport
mode for Electronic Stability Control 251
Electronic Stability Control sym-
bols and messages 252
City Safety™253
City Safety sub-functions 254
Setting a warning distance for
City Safety 256
Detecting obstacles with City Safety 257
City Safety in crossing traffic 259
Limitations of City Safety in cross-
ing traffic 260
Automatic braking during delayed
evasive maneuvers with City Safety 260
City Safety braking for oncoming
vehicles 261
City Safety limitations 262
City Safety messages 265
Road Sign Information*266
Activating or deactivating Road
Sign Information*267
Road Sign Information*display 267
 
Road Sign Information and
Sensus Navigation*268
Speed limit and speed camera
warnings from Road Sign Information*268
Activating or deactivating warn-
ings from Road Sign Information*269
Road Sign Information*limitations 270
Cruise control 271
Selecting and activating cruise control 272
Deactivating cruise control 273
Cruise control standby mode 273
Adaptive Cruise Control*274
Adaptive Cruise Control*controls 275
Adaptive Cruise Control*displays 276
Selecting and activating Adaptive
Cruise Control*277
Deactivating Adaptive Cruise Control*278
Adaptive Cruise Control*standby
mode 279
Adaptive Cruise Control*limitations 280
Switching between cruise control
and Adaptive Cruise Control*in
the center display
281
Symbols and messages for Adap-
tive Cruise Control*282
Pilot Assist*283
Pilot Assist*controls 285
 
Pilot Assist*displays 286
Selecting and activating Pilot Assist*287
Deactivating Pilot Assist*288
Pilot Assist*standby mode 289
Temporarily deactivating steering
assistance with Pilot Assist*290
Pilot Assist*limitations 290
Pilot Assist*symbols and messages 293
Passing assistance*294
Using passing assistance 294
Collision risk warning from driver
support 295
Switching target vehicles with
driver support 296
Adjusting set speed for driver support 296
Setting time interval to the vehicle
ahead 297
Drive modes when using time
interval to vehicle 299
Auto-hold braking with driver support 299
Lane Keeping Aid 300
Activating or deactivating Lane
Keeping Aid 302
Selecting type of assistance for
Lane Keeping Aid 303
Lane Keeping Aid limitations 303

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Lane Keeping Aid symbols and
messages 304
Lane Keeping Aid display 306
Steering assistance at risk of collision 307
Activating or deactivating steering
assistance during collision risks 308
Run-Off Mitigation with steering
assistance 308
Steering assistance during colli-
sion risks from oncoming traffic 309
Steering assistance during colli-
sion risks from behind*310
Steering assistance during colli-
sion risks limitations 311
Symbols and messages for steer-
ing assistance during collision risks 312
Rear Collision Warning*313
Rear Collision Warning*limitations 313
BLIS*314
Activating or deactivating BLIS 315
BLIS limitations 316
BLIS messages 317
Driver Alert Control 318
Activating or deactivating Driver
Alert Control 319
Selecting guidance to a rest area if
the Driver Alert Control warning
has been given
319
 
Driver Alert Control limitations 320
Cross Traffic Alert*320
Activating or deactivating Cross
Traffic Alert*321
Cross Traffic Alert*limitations 322
Cross Traffic Alert*messages 323
Park Assist*324
Park Assist front, rear and sides*325
Activating or deactivating Park Assist*326
Park Assist limitations 327
Park Assist symbols and messages 328
Park Assist Camera*329
Location and field of vision of Park
Assist Cameras*330
Park Assist Camera trajectory lines*332
Park Assist sensor field 334
Activating Park Assist Camera 335
Park Assist Camera symbols and
messages 337
Park Assist Pilot*339
Types of parking with Park Assist
Pilot*340
Using Park Assist Pilot*341
Leaving a parallel parking space
with Park Assist Pilot*344
Park Assist Pilot*limitations 344
 
Park Assist Pilot*messages 347
Radar sensor 348
Radar sensor type approval 349
Camera 351
Camera/radar sensor limitations 351
Recommended camera and radar
sensor maintenance 354
Camera and radar unit symbols
and messages 356

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the vehicle 360
Switching off the vehicle 362
Ignition modes 362
Selecting ignition mode 364
Brake functions 364
Brakes 365
Brake Assist System 366
Braking on wet roads 366
Braking on salted roads 367
Maintenance of the brake system 367
Parking brake 367
Activating and deactivating the
parking brake 368
Settings for automatically activat-
ing the parking brake 369
Parking on a hill 370
Parking brake malfunction 370
Auto-hold brakes 371
Activating and deactivating Auto-
hold at a standstill 372
Hill Start Assist 372
Braking assist after a collision 373
Regenerative braking*373
Transmission 373
Automatic transmission 374
 
Shifting gears with automatic
transmission 374
Using the steering wheel paddles*
to shift 376
Shiftlock 377
The kickdown function 377
Automatic transmission symbols
and messages 378
All Wheel Drive (AWD)*378
Drive modes*379
Changing drive mode*381
Eco drive mode 381
Activating and deactivating Eco
drive mode using the function button 383
Start/Stop function 384
Driving with the Start/Stop function 384
Deactivating the Start/Stop function 385
Conditions for the Start/Stop function 386
Leveling control*and suspension 388
Low Speed Control*389
Activating and deactivating Low
Speed Control*using the function
button
389
Hill Descent Control*390
Activating and deactivating Hill
Descent Control*using the func-
tion button
391
 
Economical driving 392
Preparing for a long trip 393
Winter driving 393
Driving through standing water 394
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 394
Refueling 395
Fuel 396
Octane rating 397
Emission controls 398
Overheating of engine and trans-
mission 399
Battery drain 400
Jump starting using another battery 400
Detachable towbar*403
Driving with a trailer 404
Trailer Stability Assist*406
Checking trailer lights 407
Towing using a towline 408
Attaching and removing the tow-
ing eyelet 409
Recovery 411
HomeLink®*412
Programming HomeLink®*413
Using HomeLink®*415
Type approval for HomeLink®*415

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Compass*416
Activating and deactivating the
compass*416
Calibrating the compass*417
AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
Audio, media and Internet 420
Sound settings 420
Sound experience*421
Apps 421
Download apps 422
Updating apps 423
Deleting apps 424
Radio 424
Starting the radio 425
Changing waveband and radio station 425
Searching for a radio station 426
Storing radio channels in the
Radio favorites app 427
Radio settings 427
RBDS 428
HD Radio™428
Activating and deactivating the HD
Radio™430
HD Radio™sub-channels 430
HD Radio™limitations 431
SiriusXM®Satellite radio*432
Using SiriusXM®Satellite radio*433
Settings for SiriusXM®Satellite radio*434
SiriusXM Travel Link®*436
SiriusXM Travel Link®*- Weather 437
 
SiriusXM Travel Link®*- Notifications 438
SiriusXM Travel Link®*- Fuel 439
SiriusXM Travel Link®*- Sports 440
Media player 441
Playing media 442
Controlling and changing media 443
Media searches 444
Gracenote®445
Video 445
Playing video 446
Playing DivX®446
Video settings 446
Streaming media via Bluetooth®447
Connecting a device via Bluetooth®447
Playing media via the USB port 447
Connecting a device via the USB port 448
Technical specifications for USB
devices 448
Compatible file formats for media 449
Apple®CarPlay®*450
Using Apple®CarPlay®*451
Settings for Apple®CarPlay®*453
Tips for using Apple®CarPlay®*453
Android Auto*454

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Using Android Auto*455
Settings for Android Auto*456
Tips for using Android Auto*456
Phone 457
Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth for the first time 458
Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth automatically 460
Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth manually 460
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-con-
nected phone 460
Switch between phones con-
nected via Bluetooth 461
Disconnecting Bluetooth-con-
nected devices 461
Handling phone calls 461
Handling text messages 462
Text message settings 463
Managing the phone book 464
Phone settings 464
Settings for Bluetooth devices 465
Wireless phone charger*465
Using the wireless phone charger*466
Certificate for wireless charger 467
Internet-connected vehicle*468
 
Connecting the vehicle to the
Internet via a Bluetooth-connected
phone
469
Connecting the vehicle to the
Internet via a phone (Wi-Fi) 469
Connecting the vehicle to the
Internet via vehicle modem (SIM card) 470
Vehicle modem settings 471
Sharing Internet from the vehicle
via Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering) 472
No or poor Internet connection 473
Deleting Wi-Fi networks 473
Wi-Fi technology and security 474
Terms of use and data sharing 474
Activating and deactivating data
sharing 475
Data sharing for services 475
Hard disk storage space 476
License agreement for audio and
media 477
WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires 488
Tire direction of rotation 490
Tread wear indicator 491
Tire terminology 491
Tire sidewall designations 492
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 494
Checking tire pressure 495
Adjusting tire pressure 496
Recommended tire pressure 497
Tire pressure monitoring system*497
Saving a new inflation pressure in
the monitoring system*499
Viewing tire pressure status in the
center display*500
Action when warned of low tire
pressure 501
Tire inflation pressure monitoring
system*messages 502
Changing a wheel 502
Tool kit 504
Jack*505
Wheel bolts 505
Spare wheel 506
Handling the spare wheel 507
Snow tires 508
Snow chains 508

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Tire sealing system 509
Using the tire sealing system 510
Inflate tires with the compressor
included in the tire sealing system 514
Determining the vehicle's permit-
ted weight 515
LOADING, STORAGE AND
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Passenger compartment interior 518
Tunnel console 519
Electrical outlets 520
Using the electrical outlets 520
Using the glove compartment 521
Sun visors 523
Cargo compartment 523
Loading recommendations 523
Roof loads and load carriers 524
Grocery bag holders 525
Load anchoring eyelets 526
Ski hatch in the rear seat*526
Folding up the cargo compartment
floor 526
Removing the folding cargo com-
partment floor*527
Installing and removing the cargo net*528
Removing and storing the parcel shelf 530
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Volvo's service program 534
Data transfer between vehicle and
workshop over Wi-Fi 536
Download Center 537
Handling system updates via
Download Center 537
Vehicle status 538
Scheduling service and repairs 539
Sending vehicle information to the
workshop 540
Hoisting the vehicle 541
Climate control system service 544
Opening and closing the hood 544
Engine compartment overview 546
Engine oil 547
Checking and filling engine oil 548
Refilling coolant 549
Starter battery 551
Support battery 553
Battery symbols 554
Battery recycling 555
Fuses and fuseboxes 555
Replacing fuses 556
Fuses in the engine compartment 557
Fuses under the left front seat 562

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Replacing bulbs 568
Location of exterior lights 569
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs 569
Replacing the brake light bulb 571
Replacing the rear fog light bulb 572
Bulb specifications 572
Cleaning the interior 573
Cleaning the center display 573
Cleaning fabric upholstery and
ceiling liner 574
Cleaning the seat belt 575
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats 576
Cleaning leather upholstery*576
Cleaning the leather steering wheel 577
Cleaning interior plastic, metal and
wood surfaces 578
Cleaning the exterior 578
Polishing and waxing 579
Hand washing 580
Automatic car washes 581
High-pressure washing 582
Cleaning the wiper blades 583
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber
and trim components 583
Cleaning rims 584
 
Corrosion protection 585
Paintwork 585
Touching up minor paint damage 586
Color codes 587
Changing rear window wipers 587
Replacing windshield wiper blades 588
Putting the wiper blades in service
position 589
Filling washer fluid 590
SPECIFICATIONS
Type designations 594
Dimensions 597
Weights 599
Towing capacity and tongue weight 600
Engine specifications 601
Engine oil specifications 602
Coolant specifications 602
Transmission fluid specifications 603
Brake fluid specifications 603
Fuel tank volume 603
Air conditioning specifications 604
Approved tire pressure 605

INDEX

Index 607

OWNER'S INFORMATION

Owner's information

Owner's information is available in several

different formats, both digital and printed.

The Owner's Manual is available on the vehi-

cle's center display, as a mobile app and on

Volvo Cars' support website. There is also a

Quick Guide in the glove compartment, as

well as a supplement to the Owner's Manual

containing information about e.g. fuses, spec-

ifications, etc. A printed Owner's Manual can

be ordered.

Vehicle's center display1

In the center display, pull

down Top view and tap

Owner's manual. This gives

you access to visual naviga-

tion with exterior and interior

images of the vehicle. The

information is searchable and

is divided into categories.

Mobile app

In App Store or Google Play,

search for "Volvo Manual".

Download the app to your

smartphone or tablet and

select your vehicle model.

The app contains instructive

videos and offers visual navi-

gation, including exterior and interior images

of the vehicle. The contents are searchable

and the sections are designed to be easy to

navigate.

Volvo Cars support site

Go to https://

www.volvocars.com/intl/

support and select your coun-

try. Owner's Manuals are

available here for viewing

online and in PDF format. The

support site also contains

instructive videos and additional information

and assistance concerning your vehicle and

owning a Volvo. The website is available on

most markets.

Printed information

The glove compartment con-

tains a printed supplement to

the Owner's Manual1, which

contains information on fuses

and specifications as well as

a summary of important and

practical information.

There is also a printed Quick Guide with useful

information about the most commonly used

features and functions in your vehicle.

Other printed information may also be provi-

ded in the vehicle, depending on equipment

level, market, etc.

1For markets without Owner's Manuals in the center display, a complete printed manual is provided along with the vehicle.

OWNER'S INFORMATION
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A printed Owner's Manual and accompanying
supplement can also be ordered. Contact a
Volvo retailer to order.
CAUTION
The driver is always responsible for operat-
ing the vehicle in a safe manner and adher-
ing to all applicable laws and regulations. It
is also important that the vehicle is oper-
ated, maintained and serviced according to
Volvo's recommendations provided in the
owner's information.
If the information in the center display dif-
fers from the printed information, the prin-
ted information always takes precedence.
NOTE
Changing languages in the center display
could mean that certain owner's informa-
tion will not comply with national or local
laws and regulations. Do not change to a
language you do not speak well, as it can
be difficult to find your way back through
the menu.
Related information
•Owner's Manual in the center display
(p. 17)
•Owner's manual in mobile devices
(p. 21)
•Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)
•Using the Owner's Manual (p. 22)
Owner's Manual in the center
display
A digital version of the Owner's Manual is
available in the vehicle's center display2.
The digital Owner's Manual can be accessed
from Top view and in certain cases, the con-
textual Owner's Manual can also be accessed
from Top view.
NOTE
The digital Owner's Manual is not available
during driving.