Volvo XC 90 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

VÄLKOMMEN!
We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an
automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help get
the most from your Volvo, we urge you to familiarize yourself with the
instructions and maintenance information in this owner’s manual. The
owner’s manual can also be found in a mobile app (Volvo manual) and
on Volvo Car’s support site at support.volvocars.com.
We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in
this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate a vehi-
cle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impairment that
could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable federal safety and emis-
sion standards. If you have any questions regarding your vehicle, please
contact your Volvo retailer or see the article "Contacting Volvo" for infor-
mation on getting in touch with Volvo in the United States and Canada.

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INTRODUCTION
Finding owner's information 14
On-board digital owner's manual 15
Navigating in the digital owner's manual 16
Owner's manual in mobile devices 18
Additional information about your vehicle 19
Using the owner's manual 20
Crash event data 22
Options, accessories and the On-
board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket 23
Volvo ID 25
Volvo and the environment 26
IntelliSafe—driver support 27
Sensus 28
Owner's manual and the environment 31
Glass 31
Center display overview 32
Using the center display 34
Navigating in the center display's views 38
Symbols in the center display status bar 43
Changing center display settings 43
Function view buttons 45
Using the center display keyboard 47
Changing settings in different types
of apps 52
General information about Twin
Engine Plug-in Hybrid vehicles 53
Volvo Structural Parts Statement 57
Driver distraction 57
Technician certification 59
Contacting Volvo 59
Volvo Roadside Assistance 59
SAFETY
General safety information 62
Safety during pregnancy 62
Whiplash protection system 63
Occupant safety 64
Reporting safety defects 65
Recall information 66
Seat belts 66
Seat belt pretensioners 67
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts 68
Door and seat belt reminders 70
Airbag system 71
Driver/passenger side airbags 72
Occupant weight sensor 75
Side impact airbags 78
Inflatable curtains 79
Safety mode 80
Starting or moving a vehicle in safety
mode 80
Child safety 81
Child restraints 83
Infant seats 85
Convertible seats 87
Booster cushions 90
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors 91
Lower child seat attachment points 92
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Top tether anchors 93
Integrated booster cushion*94
Raising the integrated booster cushion*95
Stowing the integrated booster cushion*96
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instruments and controls 100
Instrument panel 101
Instrument panel settings 103
Hybrid-related information in the
instrument panel 104
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel 106
Warning symbols in the instrument panel 108
Ambient temperature sensor 109
Clock 110
Fuel gauge 111
Instrument panel licenses 111
Instrument panel App menu 116
Using the instrument panel App menu 117
Messages in the instrument panel
and center display 118
Handling messages in the instru-
ment panel and center display 119
Handling messages stored from the
instrument panel and center display 121
Head-up display (HUD)*122
Voice control 125
Using voice commands 126
Voice control settings 127
Voice control for cell phones 127
Voice control for radio and media 128
Climate system voice commands 129
Navigation system voice commands 130
Seats 130
Manually operated front seats 131
Power front seats*132
Adjusting power front seats*132
Using the power seat memory function*133
Multifunctional front seats*134
Adjusting function settings in the
multifunctional front seats*134
Adjusting the passenger's seat from
the driver's seat*137
Rear seats 138
Adjusting the second row head restraints 138
Moving the second row seats for-
ward/rearward 140
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt 140
Folding the second row backrests 141
Getting into and out of the third row
of seats 143
Folding the third row backrests 143
Steering wheel 144
Adjusting the steering wheel 145
Lighting panel and controls 146
Parking lights 147
Low beam headlights 148
High and low beam headlights 149

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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) 150
Active Bending Lights*151
Rear fog light 152
Brake lights 152
Hazard warning flashers 153
Using turn signals 153
Passenger compartment lighting 154
Home safe lighting 156
Approach lighting 157
Using the windshield wipers 157
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor 158
Windshield and headlight washers 159
Tailgate window wiper and washer 160
Power windows 160
Operating the power windows 161
Using sun curtains*162
Adjusting the power door mirrors 162
Rearview mirror 164
Compass 165
Calibrating the compass 165
Laminated panoramic roof*166
Operating the laminated panoramic roof*167
HomeLink®Wireless Control System*170
Programming the HomeLink®Wire-
less Control System*
171
Trip computer 174
Displaying trip computer information 175
Displaying trip statistics 176
Settings view 177
Categories in Settings view 178
Changing system settings in Set-
tings view 180
Resetting the settings view 181
Driver profiles 181
Selecting a driver profile 182
Editing a driver profile 183
Linking a remote key to a driver profile 183
Importing/exporting a driver profile
from/to a USB flash drive 184
Changing settings in apps 185
Resetting user data when the vehicle
changes owners 186
CLIMATE
Climate control system 188
Climate system sensors 188
Perceived temperature 189
Air quality 189
Passenger compartment air filter 190
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)*191
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)*191
Climate system controls 192
Climate system controls in the center
display 192
Rear climate system controls on the
tunnel console 194
Automatic climate control 195
Air conditioning 195
Setting the temperature 196
Setting the blower speed 199
Defrosting windows and mirrors 200
Turning recirculation on and off 202
Air distribution 203
Adjusting air distribution 203
Opening/closing/directing air vents 204
Air distribution table 205
Turning seat heating*on and off 207
Turning front seat ventilation*on and off 208

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Turning steering wheel heating*on
and off 209
Parking climate (preconditioning) 210
Starting and stopping preconditioning 211
Preconditioning timer 212
Setting the parking climate (precon-
ditioning) timer 212
Activating/deactivating the parking
climate timer 214
Activating/deactivating the climate
comfort retaining function*214
Preconditioning symbols and messages 216
LOADING AND STORAGE
Passenger compartment storage spaces 218
Tunnel console 219
Electrical sockets 220
Using the glove compartment 223
Sun visors 223
Loading 224
Load anchoring eyelets 226
Grocery bag holder 227
Cargo compartment cover*227
Cargo net 229
Steel cargo grid*231
LOCKS AND ALARM
Locks and remote keys 234
Remote key 234
Remote key's range 236
Red Key*237
Antenna locations for the start and
lock system 238
Locking/unlocking from outside the
vehicle 238
Locking and unlocking confirmation 240
Locking/unlocking from inside the
vehicle 242
Locking/unlocking the tailgate 243
Private (valet) locking 244
Detachable key blade 245
Locking/unlocking with the detacha-
ble key blade 246
Power tailgate*247
Foot movement tailgate operation*250
Changing the remote key's battery 251
Immobilizer 254
Child safety locks 255
Alarm 256
Automatically arming/disarming the
alarm 257
Deactivating the alarm without a
functioning remote key 258

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Start and lock system type designations 258
DRIVER SUPPORT
Driver support systems 262
Adjustable steering force*262
Roll stability control (RSC) 263
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 263
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
sport mode 264
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
symbols and messages 265
Speed limiter (SL)*267
Starting and activating the Speed
Limiter (SL)*268
Changing a Speed Limiter (SL)*
maximum speed 268
Deactivating/reactivating the Speed
Limiter*269
Turning the Speed Limiter*off 270
Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL)*270
Activating/deactivating the
Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL)*272
Changing tolerance for the
Automatic Speed Limiter 272
Cruise Control (CC) 273
Starting and activating Cruise Control 274
Changing Cruise Control (CC) speed 275
Deactivating/resuming Cruise
Control (CC) 276
Turning Cruise Control off 277
Distance Alert*278
Using Distance Alert*279
Distance Alert*limitations 280
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*281
Starting and activating Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)*284
Changing Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) speed 285
Setting an Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) time interval 285
Deactivating/resuming Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) 287
Passing Assistance with Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)*or Pilot Assist*288
Changing target vehicles and auto-
matic braking with Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
289
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - limi-
tations 291
Switching between Cruise Control
(CC) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*291
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) sym-
bols and messages 293
Pilot Assist*295
Starting and activating Pilot Assist 298
Changing Pilot Assist speed 300
Setting a Pilot Assist time interval 301
Deactivating/resuming Pilot Assist 303

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Changing target vehicles and auto-
matic braking with Pilot Assist 305
Pilot Assist limitations 306
Pilot Assist symbols and messages 308
Driver support system radar sensor 309
Radar sensor limitations 311
Radar sensor - type approval 314
Driver support system camera 314
Camera limitations 315
City Safety™318
City Safety warning level settings 320
Detecting obstructions with City Safety 322
City Safety in crossing traffic 324
City Safety when evasive action is
not possible 325
City Safety limitations 325
City Safety symbols and messages 328
Rear Collision Warning (RCW) 329
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*330
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*On/Off 331
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*limitations 332
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)*332
Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic
Alert (CTA)*333
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)*limitations 334
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*with
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)*symbols
and messages
336
Road Sign Information (RSI)*337
Road Sign Information (RSI)*operation 338
Road Sign Information (RSI)*limitations 339
Driver Alert Control (DAC) 340
Using Driver Alert Control (DAC) 341
Driver Alert Control limitations 341
Driving lane assistance 341
Activating/deactivating Lane
Keeping Aid (LKA) 343
Driving lane assistance symbols and
messages 345
Steering assistance when there is a
risk of a collision 347
Steering assistance symbols and
messages 348
Steering assist with run-off mitigation 349
Steering assistance in oncoming traffic 350
Steering assistance during collision
risks from behind 352
Park Assist*353
Activating/deactivating Park Assist 355
Park Assist limitations 355
Park Assist symbols and messages 357
Park Assist Camera (PAC)*358
Park Assist Camera (PAC)*trajectory
lines and fields 360
Starting the Park Assist Camera (PAC)*362
Park Assist Camera (PAC)*limitations 363
Park Assist Camera (PAC)*- sym-
bols and messages 365
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)*367
Using Park Assist Pilot (PAP)*368
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)*limitations 371
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)*symbols and
messages 373

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving 376
Ignition modes 376
Starting the engine 377
Turning the engine off 380
Jump starting 380
Automatic transmission 382
Gear selector positions 383
Gear shift indicator 385
Shiftlock 386
Steering wheel paddles*386
Driving systems 387
Drive modes 388
Maintaining/increasing the hybrid
battery's charge while driving 392
Leveling control*and suspension 393
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 395
Brake functions 395
Brakes 395
Emergency brake lights 398
Brake assist system 398
Braking effect after a collision 398
Parking brake 399
Using the parking brake 399
Parking brake malfunctions 401
Hill Start Assist 402
Auto-hold brake function 402
Low Speed Control (LSC) 403
Hill Descent Control (HDC) 404
Driving through standing water 405
Overheating the engine and transmission 406
Battery drain 406
Before a long distance trip 407
Winter driving 407
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 408
Fuel 409
Octane rating 410
Emission controls 411
Driving economically 412
When the gasoline engine starts and
stops in hybrid vehicles 414
Using the electric motor in city driving 414
Detachable trailer hitch*416
Driving with a trailer 417
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) 419
Towing eyelet 420
Towing recommendations 421
Charging the hybrid battery 422
Hybrid battery charging current 424
Hybrid battery charging cable 424
Hybrid charging cable circuit breaker 426
Preparations for charging the hybrid
battery 427
Initiating hybrid battery charging 428
Hybrid battery charge status 430
Stopping hybrid battery charging 432
Long-term storage of a vehicle with
a hybrid battery 433
Hybrid-related symbols and messages 434
Charger status indicators 436

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INFOTAINMENT
The infotainment system 438
Apps (applications) 438
Sound settings 439
Radio 440
Changing and searching for radio
stations 440
RBDS radio 442
HD Radio™reception 442
Switching HD Radio on and off 443
HD Radio sub-channels 444
HD Radio limitations 445
SiriusXM®Satellite radio*445
Using SiriusXM®Satellite radio*446
SiriusXM®Satellite radio*settings 448
SiriusXM Travel Link*449
SiriusXM Travel Link - Weather 450
SiriusXM Travel Link - Alerts 451
SiriusXM Travel Link - Fuel 452
SiriusXM Travel Link - Sports 453
Radio settings 454
Media player 454
Playing media 455
Gracenote 457
Media searches 458
CD (media) player*459
Streaming media through a Blue-
tooth connection 459
Connecting a Bluetooth®device 459
Playing media through the USB socket 460
Connecting a device via the USB socket 460
Video 460
Media sound settings 461
Apple CarPlay 461
Apple CarPlay settings 463
Android auto*464
Android Auto*settings 465
Media player technical data 466
Phone 467
Pairing a cell phone 468
Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone 469
Handling phone calls 470
Handling text messages 471
Managing the phone book 472
Phone settings 473
Text message settings 473
Bluetooth settings 474
Internet connected vehicle 474
Connecting to the Internet 475
Tethering (Wi-Fi sharing) 476
Internet connection troubleshooting 477
Deleting Wi-Fi networks 478
Wi-Fi technology and security 478
Vehicle modem settings 478
Downloading, updating and uninstal-
ling apps 479
Infotainment system license information 480
Terms, conditions and confidentiality 484

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WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires 486
Tire direction of rotation 488
Tread wear indicator 488
Checking tire inflation pressure 489
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 490
Checking tire inflation pressure 492
Reinflating tires equipped with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 493
Calibrating the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) 494
Tire sealing system 495
Using the tire sealing system 497
Inflating a tire with the tire sealing
system compressor 501
Changing tires 502
Removing a wheel 503
Installing a wheel 504
Wheel bolts 505
Snow tires and chains 505
Tools 506
Jack 506
Wheel (rim) designations 507
Tire sidewall designations 507
Tire terminology 509
Loading specifications 510
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 511
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Volvo's service program 514
Vehicle status 516
Booking service and repairs 516
Remote updates 519
System updates 519
Hoisting the vehicle 521
Opening and closing the hood 523
Engine compartment overview 524
Engine oil 525
Checking and refilling engine oil 526
Refilling coolant 527
Climate system service 528
Replacing bulbs 528
Bulb specifications 529
Windshield wipers in the service position 529
Replacing wiper blades 531
Refilling the windshield washer fluid
reservoir 532
Start battery 533
Battery symbols 535
Hybrid battery 536
Fuses 536
Replacing fuses 537
Fuses in the engine compartment 538
Fuses in the passenger compartment 543

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Fuses in the cargo compartment 547
Cleaning the exterior 551
Polishing and waxing 553
Corrosion protection 554
Cleaning the interior 554
Cleaning the center display 556
Paint damage 557
Touching up paint damage 558
SPECIFICATIONS
Label information 560
Dimensions 563
Weights 565
Engine specifications 567
Engine oil specifications and volume 568
Coolant specifications 568
Transmission fluid specification and
volume 569
Brake fluid specification and volume 569
Fuel tank volume 569
Air conditioning refrigerant 570
Tire inflation pressure table 571
Hybrid battery specifications 572
INDEX
Index 573

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Finding owner's information
Owner's information is available in several differ-
ent formats in both digital and printed form. The
owner's manual is available on the vehicle's cen-
ter display, as a mobile app and on Volvo's sup-
port website.
There is also a Quick Guide in the glove com-
partment as well as a printed supplement to the
owner's manual containing information about
e.g., fuses, specifications, etc. A complete prin-
ted owner's manual can also be ordered.
The vehicle's center display
In the center display, pull down
Top view and tap Owner's
manual. This gives you access
to visual navigation with exterior
and interior images of the vehi-
cle. The information is searcha-
ble and is divided into catego-
ries.
Mobile app
In App Store or Google Play,
search for "Volvo Manual."
Download the app to a smart-
phone or tablet and select a
vehicle model. The app con-
tains instructive videos and
offers visual navigation, includ-
ing interior and exterior images of the vehicle.
Navigation between the various articles in the
owner's manual is designed to provide easy
access to the information and the information is
searchable.
Volvo Cars' support site
Go to support.volvocars.com
and select your country.
Owner's manuals are available
here online and in PDF format.
Volvo Cars' support site also
contains instructional videos
and additional information
about your vehicle and owning a Volvo.
Printed owner's information
The glove compartment con-
tains a printed supplement to
the owner’s manual containing
information about fuses and
specifications as well as a sum-
mary of other important and
practical information.
A printed Quick Guide can also be found in the
glove compartment containing useful information
about the most commonly used features and
functions in your vehicle.
Other printed owner's information may also be
found in the vehicle, depending on options
and/or accessories that the vehicle is equipped
with.
A complete printed version of the owner's infor-
mation (or a new owner's manual supplement)
can be ordered through a Volvo retailer.
NOTE
If the content of the digital information in the
center display and the printed information dif-
fer, the printed information always has prece-
dence.

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WARNING
The driver is always responsible for operating
the vehicle in a safe manner and adhering to
current laws and traffic regulations.
It is also important that the vehicle be oper-
ated, maintained and serviced according to
Volvo's recommendations/instructions in the
owner's manual.
Changing the language used in the
vehicle's center display
Changing languages in the center display could
mean that some of the owner's information provi-
ded may not comply with national or local stat-
utes and regulations. Changing to a language
that you do not understand may also make it diffi-
cult to change back to the original language.
Related information
•Owner's manual in mobile devices (p. 18)
•Navigating in the digital owner's manual
(p. 16)
•On-board digital owner's manual (p. 15)
•Navigating in the digital owner's manual
(p. 16)
•Using the owner's manual (p. 20)
•Additional information about your vehicle
(p. 19)
On-board digital owner's manual
When printed owner's information refers to digi-
tal owner's information, this is the on-board infor-
mation available in the vehicle's center display.
The digital on-board owner's manual is accessed from
the center display's Top view
There are a number of ways to find information in
the digital owner's manual, which can be
accessed from the manual's top menu by tapping
.
NOTE
The on-board owner's information cannot be
accessed while the vehicle is moving.
Symbols and their descriptions
Takes you to the owner's
information start page.
All articles sorted by cate-
gory. An article may be lis-
ted in several categories.
A selection of useful arti-
cles about the most com-
monly used functions in the
vehicle.

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Symbols and their descriptions
Exterior/interior views of
the vehicle in which certain
areas/components are
highlighted as hotspots.
Tap a hotspot to come to a
relevant article.
This offers access to a list
of articles that have been
saved as favorites. Tap an
article to read it in its
entirety.
Symbols and their descriptions
Leads to short instructional
videos for various vehicle
functions.
This offers information
about the current version of
the owner's information in
your vehicle and other use-
ful information.
Related information
•Navigating in the digital owner's manual
(p. 16)
Navigating in the digital owner's
manual
The digital on-board owner's manual is
accessed from the center display. The contents
are searchable and it is easy to navigate among
the various sections.
The digital on-board owner's manual is accessed from
the center display's Top view
Opening the digital owner's information
–To open the digital owner's information, pull
down the center display's Top view and tap
Owner's manual.
There are several ways of finding information.
To access the owner's manual's menu, tap
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Searching using categories
The articles in the owner's
manual are structured in main
and sub-categories. The same
article may appear in several
pertinent categories in order to
make them easier to find.
1. Tap followed by Categories.
> The main categories will be listed.
2. Tap a main category ( ).
>A list of sub-categories and ( ) and arti-
cles ( ) will be displayed.
3. Tap an article to open it. Tap the left arrow to
go back.
Interior and exterior hotspots
Exterior and interior views of
the vehicle where certain com-
ponents are pointed out are
called hotspots.
1. Tap followed by Exterior/Interior.
> Exterior/interior views will be displayed
with hotspots, which lead to relevant arti-
cles. Swipe the screen horizontally to
scroll among the views.
2. Tap a hotspot.
> The title of a relevant article will be dis-
played.
3. Tap the title to open the article. Tap the left
arrow to go back or to begin a new
search.
Quick Guide
The heading Quick Guide in
the owner's manual's menu
leads to a selection of articles
that may be helpful in familiariz-
ing you with your vehicle's most
common features and func-
tions. These articles can also
be found through categories but have been gath-
ered here for quick access. Tap an article to read
it in its entirety.
Favorites
This is a list of articles that
have been saved as favorites.
Tap an article to read it in its
entirety.
Saving/deleting favorites
Save an article as a favorite by tapping the star
() at the upper right when an article is open.
The star symbol will be filled in ( ) when its arti-
cle has been saved as a favorite.
To delete a favorite, tap its star again.
Video
Tap for short instructional vid-
eos for various vehicle func-
tions.
Information
Tap the symbol for information
about the current version of the
owner's information in your
vehicle and other useful infor-
mation.
Start page
Tap the symbol to come to the
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Using the search function
1. Tap the magnifying glass icon ( ) in the
owner's manual's upper menu. A keyboard
will appear at the bottom of the screen.
2. Enter a word, e.g., "seat belt."
> Suggested articles will be displayed as
more characters are entered.
3. Confirm by tapping the article. To leave
search mode tap the up-arrow next to the
search box.
Related information
•On-board digital owner's manual (p. 15)
•Using the center display keyboard (p. 47)
Owner's manual in mobile devices
Owner's information mobile app1can be down-
loaded from the App Store and Google Play and
is adapted for both cell phones and tablets.
These apps also contain videos and interior/
exterior hotspot views of the vehicle that you can
click on for additional information.
This QR code will take you
directly to the app or you can
search for "Volvo manual" in
the App Store or Google Play.
The app contains videos and exterior/interior
views of the vehicle with certain components/
functions highlighted in hotspots, which lead
directly to related information. It is easy to navi-
gate between the various categories and articles
and the contents are searchable.
The mobile app is available at the App Store and Google
Play
1Certain models and mobile devices