Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE User manual

XC90
T W I N E N G I N E
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 18
Owner's Manual in the center display 19
Navigate in the Owner's Manual
in the center display 20
Owner's manual in mobile devices 22
Volvo Cars support site 23
Using the Owner's Manual 23
The Owner's Manual and the envi-
ronment 25
YOUR VOLVO
Contacting Volvo 28
Volvo ID 28
Creating and registering a Volvo ID 29
Drive-E ‒ purer driving pleasure 30
IntelliSafe – driver support and safety 31
Sensus - connection and enter-
tainment 32
Software Updates 35
Data recording 35
Terms & Conditions for Services 37
Customer Privacy Policy 37
Important information on acces-
sories and extra equipment 37
Accessory installation 38
Connecting equipment to the
vehicle's data link connector 39
Technician certification 40
Viewing the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) 40
Volvo Structural Parts Statement 41
Driver distraction 41
SAFETY
Safety 44
Safety during pregnancy 45
Occupant safety 45
Reporting safety defects 46
Recall information 47
Whiplash Protection System 48
Seat belts 49
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts 50
Seat belt tensioners 52
Resetting the electric seat belt
tensioners 53
Door and seat belt reminders 53
Airbags 55
Driver/passenger-side airbags 55
Occupant weight sensor 59
Side airbags 62
Inflatable curtain 63
Safety mode 64
Starting and moving the vehicle
when it is in safety mode 64
Child safety 65
Child restraints 67
Infant seats 69
Convertible seats 72
Booster cushions 74
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Top tether anchors 75
Lower child seat attachment points 77
ISOFIXLATCH lower anchors 77
Integrated booster cushion*79
Folding up the integrated booster
cushion*80
Folding down the integrated
booster cushion*81
DISPLAYS AND VOICE
CONTROL
Instruments and controls in left-
hand drive vehicles 84
Instrument panel 86
Instrument panel settings 88
Fuel gauge 89
Hybrid gauge 89
Hybrid battery gauge 90
Trip computer 91
Displaying trip data in the instru-
ment panel 93
Resetting the trip odometer 94
Displaying trip statistics in the
center display 94
Trip statistics settings 95
Date and time 96
Ambient temperature sensor 96
Indicator symbols in the instru-
ment panel 97
Warning symbols in the instru-
ment panel 100
Instrument panel licenses 101
App menu in instrument panel 107
Handling the App menu in the
instrument panel 108
Messages in the instrument panel 109
Handling messages in the instru-
ment panel 110
Handling messages saved from
the instrument panel 111
Center display overview 113
Handling the center display 115
Activating and deactivating the
center display 118
Navigating in the center display's
views 118
Handling tiles in the center display 122
Function view in the center display 125
Moving apps and buttons in the
center display 127
Symbols in the center display sta-
tus bar 127
Using the center display keyboard 129
Changing keyboard language in
the center display 132
Entering characters, letters and
words by hand in the center display 132
Changing the appearance of the
center display 134
Turning off and adjusting the vol-
ume of the center display system
sounds
134
Changing system units of meas-
urement 135
Changing system language 135

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Changing settings in the center
display's Top view 135
Opening contextual setting in the
center display 136
Resetting user data when the
vehicle changes owners 137
Resetting center display settings 137
Table of settings in the center display 138
Driver profiles 139
Selecting a driver profile 140
Changing a driver profile's name 140
Protecting a driver profile 141
Linking a remote key to a driver profile 141
Resetting driver profile settings 143
Messages in the center display 143
Handling messages in the center
display 144
Handling messages saved from
the center display 144
Head-up display*145
Activating and deactivating the
head-up display*147
Head-up display settings*147
Voice Control 148
Use voice recognition 149
Voice control for cellular phones 151
Voice control for radio and media 152
Voice control settings 153
LIGHTING
Lighting control and panel 156
Adjusting light functions via the
center display 157
Parking lights 158
Daytime running lights 158
Low beams 159
Using high beam 160
Active high beam 161
Using turn signals 162
Active Bending Lights*162
Rear fog light 163
Brake lights 164
Emergency brake lights 164
Hazard warning flashers 164
Using home safe lighting 165
Welcome Light 165
Interior Lighting 165
Adjusting interior lighting 167

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WINDOWS, GLASS AND
MIRRORS
Windows, glass and mirrors 170
Pinch protection for windows and
sun curtains 170
Reset procedure for pinch protection 171
Power windows 171
Operating the power windows 172
Using sun curtains*173
Rearview/door mirrors 174
Adjusting the rearview mirror dim-
ming function 174
Adjusting the door mirrors 175
Panoramic roof*176
Operating the panoramic roof*178
Auto closing the panoramic roof*
sun curtain 180
Wiper blades and washer fluid 181
Using the windshield wipers 181
Using the rain sensor 182
Using the rain sensor's memory
function 183
Using the windshield and head-
light washers 184
Using the rear window wiper/washer 185
Using automatic rear window
wiping when backing up 186
SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
Manual front seats 188
Power*front seats 189
Adjusting the power*front seats 189
Storing positions for seats, mir-
rors and head-up display*190
Using stored positions for seats,
mirrors and head-up display*191
Front seat massage*settings 192
Adjusting front seat massage set-
tings*193
Adjusting*front seat cushion length 194
Adjusting front seat side bolster
settings*195
Adjusting front seat lumbar support*195
Adjusting the passenger seat from
the driver's seat*197
Folding the second row backrests 198
Adjusting the second row head
restraints 200
Moving the second row seats for-
ward/rearward*201
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt 202
Getting into and out of the third
row of seats*203
Folding the third row backrests*204
Steering wheel controls and horn 205
Adjusting the steering wheel 206
CLIMATE CONTROL
Climate 208
Climate zones 208
Climate control sensors 208
Perceived temperature 209
Climate control system voice
commands 209
Air quality 210
Clean Zone*211
Clean Zone Interior Package*212
Interior Air Quality System*212
Activating and deactivating the air
quality sensor*213
Passenger compartment air filter 213
Air distribution 213
Adjusting air distribution 214
Opening, closing and directing air
vents 215
Air distribution options 216
Climate system controls 219
Activating and deactivating power
front seats*221
Activating and deactivating the
heated front seat*221
Activating and deactivating the
heated rear seats*222
Activating and deactivating front
seat ventilation*222

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Activating and deactivating the
heated steering wheel*223
Activating and deactivating auto-
matic steering wheel heating*223
Activating auto climate control 224
Activating and deactivating recir-
culation 224
Activating and deactivating the
recirculation timer setting 225
Activating and deactivating max
defroster 225
Activating and deactivating the
heated rear window and door mirrors 226
Automatically activating and deac-
tivating the heated rear window
and door mirrors
227
Setting the blower speed for the
front seats 227
Setting the blower speed for the
rear seats 228
Setting the temperature for the
front seats 229
Setting the temperature for the
rear seats 230
Synchronize temperature 231
Activating and deactivating air
conditioning 232
Activating and deactivating cli-
mate control for the third-row seats*233
Parking climate 233
Preconditioning 233
Starting and stopping preconditioning 234
Preconditioning timer 235
Adding and editing timer settings
for preconditioning 235
Activating and deactivating pre-
conditioning timer 236
Deleting preconditioning timer
settings 237
Climate comfort retaining function 238
Starting and switching off the cli-
mate retaining function when parking 238
Parking climate symbols and mes-
sages 239
Heater 240
Parking heater 240
Additional heater 240
Activating and deactivating the
auxiliary heater 241
KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
Lock indication 244
Lock confirmation settings 245
Remote key 246
Locking and unlocking using the
remote key 248
Settings for remote and inside
door unlock 249
Unlocking the tailgate using the
remote key 250
Remote key range 250
Replacing the remote key's battery 251
Ordering additional remote keys 254
Red Key - restricted remote key*255
Settings for Red Key*256
Detachable key blade 257
Locking and unlocking with
detachable key blade 258
Electronic immobilizer 259
Start and lock system type desig-
nations 260
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*261
Keyless locking and unlocking*262
Keyless unlock settings*263
Keyless tailgate unlock*264
Antenna locations for the start
and lock system 264

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Locking and unlocking from inside
the vehicle 265
Unlocking the tailgate from inside
the vehicle 266
Activating and deactivating child
safety locks 267
Automatic locking when driving 268
Opening and closing the power
tailgate*269
Setting a maximum height for the
power tailgate*272
Foot movement tailgate operation*272
Private Locking 274
Activating and deactivating pri-
vate locking 274
Alarm 276
Arming and disarming the alarm 277
DRIVER SUPPORT
Driver support systems 280
Speed-dependent steering wheel
resistance 280
Electronic Stability Control 281
Electronic Stability Control in
sport mode 282
Activating or deactivating Sport
mode for Electronic Stability Control 283
Electronic Stability Control sym-
bols and messages 284
Stability system 285
Distance Alert*285
Activating or deactivating Dis-
tance Alert 286
Distance Alert limitations 287
Cruise control 287
Selecting and activating cruise control 288
Deactivating cruise control 289
Cruise control standby mode 290
Adaptive Cruise Control*290
Adaptive Cruise Control*controls
and display 292
Selecting and activating Adaptive
Cruise Control*293
Deactivating Adaptive Cruise Control*294
Adaptive Cruise Control*standby
mode 295
Adaptive Cruise Control*limitations 296
Switching between cruise control
and Adaptive Cruise Control*in
the center display
297
Symbols and messages for Adap-
tive Cruise Control*298
Pilot Assist*300
Pilot Assist*controls and display 302
Selecting and activating Pilot Assist*303
Deactivating Pilot Assist*304
Pilot Assist*standby mode 305
Temporarily deactivating steering
assistance with Pilot Assist*306
Pilot Assist*limitations 306
Pilot Assist*symbols and messages 308
Collision risk warning from driver
support 309
Switching target vehicles with
driver support 310
Adjusting set speed for driver support 311
Setting time interval to the vehicle
ahead 312
Auto-hold braking with driver support 313
Drive mode for driver support 314
Curve Speed Assist (CSA)*315
Activating or deactivating Curve
Speed Assist (CSA)*316

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Curve Speed Assist (CSA)*limitations 316
Passing assistance 317
Using passing assistance 317
Radar sensor 318
Radar sensor type approval 319
Camera 321
Camera/radar sensor limitations 322
Recommended camera and radar
sensor maintenance 326
City Safety™327
City Safety sub-functions 328
Setting a warning distance for
City Safety 330
Detecting obstacles with City Safety 331
City Safety in crossing traffic 333
Limitations of City Safety in cross-
ing traffic 334
City Safety steering assistance for
evasive maneuver 335
Automatic braking during delayed
evasive maneuvers with City Safety 335
City Safety braking for oncoming
vehicles 336
City Safety limitations 337
City Safety messages 340
Rear Collision Warning*341
Rear Collision Warning*limitations 341
BLIS*342
Activating or deactivating BLIS 343
BLIS limitations 344
BLIS messages 345
Cross Traffic Alert*346
Activating or deactivating Cross
Traffic Alert*347
Cross Traffic Alert*limitations 347
Cross Traffic Alert*messages 349
Road Sign Information*350
Activating or deactivating Road
Sign Information*351
Road Sign Information*display 351
Road Sign Information and
Sensus Navigation*352
Speed limit and speed camera
warnings from Road Sign Information*352
Activating or deactivating warn-
ings from Road Sign Information*353
Road Sign Information*limitations 354
Driver Alert Control 355
Activating or deactivating Driver
Alert Control 356
Selecting guidance to a rest area if
the Driver Alert Control warning
has been given
356
Driver Alert Control limitations 357
Lane Keeping Aid 357
Activating or deactivating Lane
Keeping Aid 359
Selecting type of assistance for
Lane Keeping Aid 359
Lane Keeping Aid limitations 360
Lane Keeping Aid symbols and
messages 361
Lane Keeping Aid display 363
Steering assistance at risk of collision 364
Activating or deactivating steering
assistance during collision risks 365
Run-Off Mitigation with steering
assistance 365
Steering assistance during colli-
sion risks from oncoming traffic 366
Steering assistance during colli-
sion risks from behind*367
Steering assistance during colli-
sion risks limitations 368
Symbols and messages for steer-
ing assistance during collision risks 369
Park Assist*370
Park Assist front, rear and sides*371
Activating or deactivating Park Assist*372
Park Assist limitations 372
Park Assist symbols and messages 374

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Park Assist Camera*375
Location and field of vision of Park
Assist Cameras*376
Park Assist Camera trajectory lines*378
Park Assist sensor field 380
Activating Park Assist Camera 381
Park Assist Camera symbols and
messages 383
Park Assist Pilot*384
Types of parking with Park Assist
Pilot*385
Using Park Assist Pilot*386
Leaving a parallel parking space
with Park Assist Pilot*389
Park Assist Pilot*limitations 389
Park Assist Pilot*messages 392
HYBRID INFORMATION
General information about Twin
Engine 394
Charging the hybrid battery 395
Charging current 397
Charge cable 397
Charging cable residual current device 399
Charging cable temperature moni-
toring 400
Opening and closing the charging
socket cover 400
Initiating hybrid battery charging 401
Charging status in the vehicle's
charging socket 403
Charging status in the charging
cable's charging module 403
Charging status in the instrument
panel 405
Stopping hybrid battery charging 407
Twin Engine symbols and mes-
sages in the instrument panel 408
Long-term storage of vehicles
with hybrid batteries 410
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the vehicle 412
Switching off the vehicle 414
Ignition modes 415
Selecting ignition mode 416
Brake functions 417
Brakes 417
Brake Assist System 419
Braking on wet roads 420
Braking on salted roads 420
Maintenance of the brake system 420
Parking brake 421
Activating and deactivating the
parking brake 421
Settings for automatically activat-
ing the parking brake 423
Parking on a hill 423
Parking brake malfunction 423
Auto-hold brakes 424
Activating and deactivating Auto-
hold at a standstill 425
Hill Start Assist 426
Braking assist after a collision 426
Transmission 426
Automatic transmission 427
Gear selector positions for auto-
matic transmissions 428

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Using the steering wheel paddles*
to shift 429
Shiftlock 430
The kickdown function 431
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 431
Drive systems 432
Starting and stopping the com-
bustion engine in Twin Engine
vehicles
433
Drive modes 433
Changing drive mode 438
Energy distribution in hybrid
mode using map data*439
Leveling control*and suspension 440
Leveling control settings*443
Low Speed Control 443
Activating and deactivating Low
Speed Control using the function
button
444
Hill Descent Control 445
Activating and deactivating Hill
Descent Control using the func-
tion button
446
Economical driving 446
Factors affecting electric motor range 448
Hold and Charge functions 449
Preparing for a long trip 450
Winter driving 450
Driving through standing water 451
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 452
Refueling 453
Fuel 454
Octane rating 455
Emission controls 457
Overheating of engine and trans-
mission 458
Battery drain 459
Jump starting using another battery 459
Retractable hitch*461
Detachable towbar*463
Driving with a trailer 465
Trailer Stability Assist*467
Checking trailer lights 468
Towing using a towline 469
Attaching and removing the tow-
ing eyelet 469
Recovery 470
HomeLink®*471
Programming HomeLink®*472
Using HomeLink®*474
Type approval for HomeLink®*474
Compass*475
Activating and deactivating the
compass*475
Calibrating the compass*476

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AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
Audio, media and Internet 478
Sound settings 478
Sound experience*479
Apps 480
Download apps 481
Updating apps 481
Deleting apps 482
Radio 482
Starting the radio 483
Changing waveband and radio station 484
Searching for a radio station 484
Storing radio channels in the Radio
favorites app 485
Radio settings 486
RBDS 486
HD Radio™487
Activating and deactivating the HD
Radio™488
HD Radio™sub-channels 488
HD Radio™limitations 489
SiriusXM®Satellite radio*490
Using SiriusXM®Satellite radio*491
Settings for SiriusXM®Satellite radio*492
SiriusXM Travel Link®*494
SiriusXM Travel Link®*- Weather 495
SiriusXM Travel Link®*- Notifications 496
SiriusXM Travel Link®*- Fuel 497
SiriusXM Travel Link®*- Sports 498
Media player 499
Playing media 500
Controlling and changing media 501
Media searches 502
Gracenote®503
CD player*503
Video 504
Playing video 504
Playing DivX®504
Video settings 505
Streaming media via Bluetooth®505
Connecting a device via Bluetooth®505
Playing media via the USB port 506
Connecting a device via the USB port 506
Technical specifications for USB
devices 507
Compatible file formats for media 507
Apple®CarPlay®*508
Using Apple®CarPlay®*509
Settings for Apple®CarPlay®*511
Tips for using Apple®CarPlay®*511
Android Auto*512
Using Android Auto*513
Settings for Android Auto*514
Tips for using Android Auto*514
Phone 515
Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth for the first time 516
Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth automatically 518
Connecting a phone to the car via
Bluetooth manually 518
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-con-
nected phone 518
Switch between phones connected
via Bluetooth 519
Disconnecting Bluetooth-con-
nected devices 519
Handling phone calls 519
Handling text messages 520
Text message settings 521
Managing the phone book 522
Phone settings 522
Settings for Bluetooth devices 523
Internet-connected vehicle*524
Connecting the vehicle to the Inter-
net via a Bluetooth-connected phone 525

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Connecting the vehicle to the Inter-
net via a phone (Wi-Fi) 525
Connecting the vehicle to the Inter-
net via vehicle modem (SIM card) 526
Vehicle modem settings 527
Sharing Internet from the vehicle
via Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering) 528
No or poor Internet connection 529
Deleting Wi-Fi networks 529
Wi-Fi technology and security 530
Terms of use and data sharing 530
Activating and deactivating data
sharing 531
Data sharing for services 531
Hard disk storage space 532
License agreement for audio and media 533
VOLVO ON CALL
Planning and scheduling vehicle
charging with the Volvo On Call app 544
WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires 546
Tire direction of rotation 548
Tread wear indicator 549
Tire terminology 549
Tire sidewall designations 550
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 552
Checking tire pressure 553
Adjusting tire pressure 554
Recommended tire pressure 555
Tire pressure monitoring system*555
Saving a new inflation pressure in
the monitoring system*557
Viewing tire pressure status in the
center display*558
Action when warned of low tire
pressure 559
When changing wheels 560
Tool kit 560
Jack*561
Wheel bolts 561
Removing a wheel 562
Installing a wheel 564
Spare wheel 565
Handling spare tires 566
Snow tires 567

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Snow chains 567
Tire sealing system 568
Using the tire sealing system 569
Inflate tires with the compressor
included in the tire sealing system 573
Determining the vehicle's permit-
ted weight 574
LOADING, STORAGE AND
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Passenger compartment interior 578
Tunnel console 579
Electrical outlets 580
Using the electrical outlets 582
Using the glove compartment 583
Sun visors 584
Cargo compartment 584
Loading recommendations 585
Roof loads and load carriers 586
Grocery bag holders 587
Load anchoring eyelets 587
Installing and removing the cargo
compartment cover*588
Operating the cargo compartment
cover*588
Installing and removing the steel
cargo grid*591
Installing and removing the cargo net*592
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Volvo's service program 596
Data transfer between vehicle and
workshop over Wi-Fi 599
Download Center 599
Handling system updates via
Download Center 600
Vehicle status 601
Scheduling service and repairs 601
Sending vehicle information to the
workshop 602
Hoisting the vehicle 603
Climate control system service 605
Replacing a windshield with head-
up display*605
Opening and closing the hood 605
Engine compartment overview 607
Engine oil 608
Checking and filling engine oil 609
Refilling coolant 610
Replacing bulbs 612
Start battery 613
Hybrid battery 617
Battery symbols 618
Battery recycling 618
Fuses and fuseboxes 619
Replacing fuses 619

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Fuses in the engine compartment 621
Fuses under the glove compartment 628
Fuses in the cargo compartment 634
Cleaning the interior 639
Cleaning the center display 639
Cleaning the head-up display*640
Cleaning fabric upholstery and
ceiling liner 641
Cleaning the seat belt 641
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats 641
Cleaning leather upholstery*642
Cleaning the leather steering wheel 643
Cleaning interior plastic, metal and
wood surfaces 643
Cleaning the exterior 644
Polishing and waxing 644
Hand washing 645
Automatic car washes 647
High-pressure washing 648
Cleaning the wiper blades 648
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber
and trim components 649
Cleaning rims 650
Corrosion protection 650
Paintwork 651
Touching up minor paint damage 651
Color codes 652
Changing rear window wipers 653
Replacing windshield wiper blades 654
Putting the wiper blades in service
position 655
Filling washer fluid 656
SPECIFICATIONS
Type designations 660
Dimensions 663
Weights 665
Towing capacity and tongue weight 667
Engine specifications 668
Engine oil specifications 669
Coolant specifications 670
Transmission fluid specifications 670
Brake fluid specifications 670
Fuel tank volume 671
Air conditioning specifications 671
Approved tire pressure 672

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INDEX
Index 673

OWNER'S INFORMATION

OWNER'S INFORMATION
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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 support.volvocars.com
and select your country.
Owner's Manuals are availa-
ble here for viewing online
and in PDF format. The sup-
port site also contains
instructive videos and addi-
tional 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.
A printed Owner's Manual and accompanying
supplement can also be ordered. Contact a
Volvo retailer to order.
1For markets without Owner's Manuals in the center display, a complete printed manual is provided along with the vehicle.