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VÄLKOMMEN! This Quick Guide describes a number of commonly used functions in your new XC90. The owner’s manual in the center display contains complete information about the vehicle and a supplement containing a condensed version of this manual can also be found in the glove compartment.
01. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE This section helps you familiarize yourself with your Volvo and includes information about e.g., remote keys, how to start and switch off the engine and how to open and close the hood and tailgate. It also tells you how to adjust the seats and steering wheel, and operate lights, wipers and climate controls.
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BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE KEY Press to lock the doors and tailgate and arm the alarm. Press to unlock the doors and tailgate and disarm the alarm. Press briefly to unlock and disarm the alarm on the tailgate. Press and hold to open or close the power tailgate*. “Panic”...
KEYLESS LOCKING/UNLOCKING* You only need to have a remote key in your possession to lock or unlock the vehicle. The remote key has to be within a radius of approx. 5 ft. (1.5 meters) from a door handle or approx. 3 ft. (1 meter) from the tailgate (see the illustration).
STARTING AND SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE The remote key is not used physically to start the engine since the vehicle has a Passive Start system as standard equipment. The key only has to be in the front section of the passenger compartment. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Passive Entry system, the remote key can be anywhere in the passenger compartment.
USING THE PARKING BRAKE Setting 1. With the gear selector in P, press the brake pedal. 2. Pull the control up. A symbol in the instrument panel will illuminate when the parking brake has been set. Manual release 1. Press the brake pedal. 2.
THE VEHICLE’S THREE DISPLAYS Head-up-display (HUD)* Instrument panel Center display The head-up-display shows e.g., traffic alerts, This display shows vehicle and driving-related Many of the vehicle’s primary features and information using gauges, indicators, and functions, such as the climate and infotain- speed-related information and navigation.
NAVIGATING IN THE CENTER DISPLAY Home view App view Function view This is the first view shown when the display Swipe the screen from right to left to access Swipe the screen from left to right to access this view. From here, various vehicle functions starts and it shows the Navigation, Media, the view of the apps installed in the vehicle such as the head-up display (HUD)* and...
Status bar Ongoing activities in the vehicle are shown at the top of the screen in the status bar. Network and connection information is shown to the left and media-related information, the clock and current background activi- ties are shown to the right. Top view Tap (or pull down) the tab at the center of the status bar at the top of the screen to open Top view.
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ADJUSTING A POWER FRONT SEAT* Adjust backrest tilt by pressing the control forward/rearward. Raise/lower the seat by moving the rear section of the control up or down. Move the seat forward/rearward by moving the control forward/ rearward. Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cushion by moving the front section of the control up or down.
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USING THE FRONT SEAT MEMORY FUNCTION Accessing a stored setting The memory function can be used to store the settings (positions) of the power seats*, door mirrors and the head-up display*. With the door open: Press and release one of the memory buttons. With the door closed: Press and hold one of the memory buttons 1.
FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEAT BACKRESTS Third row seats* When folding down the backrests/head restraints, be sure that they do not come in contact the backrests of the seats ahead. It may be – Pull the handle on the upper side of the backrest up/forward. Fold necessary to move the front/rear seats before the backrests can be the backrest down.
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GETTING IN AND OUT OF THIRD ROW SEATS* 1. On the second row outboard seats: pull the handle on the upper edge up and forward. 2. Fold down the backrest and push the seat forward. Return the backrest to the upright position by first moving the seat rearward and then folding up the backrest.
CLIMATE SYSTEM SETTINGS Climate system functions are controlled from the center display, using buttons on the center console and the climate panel on the rear side of the tunnel console*. Certain climate system information is always shown at the bottom of the center display in the climate bar. Climate view button.
CLEANING THE CENTER DISPLAY The center display starts automatically when the driver’s door is opened. The display should be turned off for cleaning. 1. Turn the center display off by pressing and holding the Home button. 2. Wipe the screen with the microfiber cleaning cloth provided or with a microfiber cloth of similar quality.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE POWER TAILGATE* Opening alternatives • Press and pull up the handle on the tailgate. • Press and hold the button on the remote key until the tailgate begins to open. • Press and hold the button on the lighting panel (to the left of the steering wheel) until the tailgate begins to open.
SELECTING A DRIVE MODE* The selected drive mode is displayed in the instrument panel. Not all drive modes can be selected in every situation. 1. Press the DRIVE MODE control. 2. A pop-up window will open in the center display. 3.
USING THE START/STOP FUNCTION This function temporarily turns off the engine when the vehicle is at a to roll. The engine will auto-start after a slight increase in speed. standstill and restarts it as soon as driving resumes. This function is –...
USING CRUISE CONTROL Symbols for the speed limiter*, cruise control, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* and Pilot Assist* are displayed in the instrument panel. Use the arrow keys on the left-side steering wheel keypad to scroll among the functions. When a function has been activated, its symbol in the instrument panel will change colors from gray to white.
DRIVER SUPPORT SYSTEMS City Safety City Safety alerts the driver of obstructions using visual and audible signals. The brakes will be applied automatically if the driver does not react in time. City Safety can e.g., help prevent a collision and assist the driver if there is a risk of colliding with another vehicle, a pedestrian or a cyclist.
Park Assist Camera* Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* This camera helps the driver see what is around the vehicle CTA alerts the driver to crossing traffic behind your vehicle and to indicate potential obstructions using a camera when backing up and is activated automatically when the image and graphics in the center display.
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USING THE WIPERS AND RAIN SENSOR* The wipers and rain sensor are controlled from the right steering wheel lever. Move the lever down and release it for a single sweep. Move the lever to position 0 to turn off the windshield wipers.
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USING THE AUTO LIGHTING MODE With the left-side steering wheel lever in the AUTO position: • The Daytime Running Lights will be on (the low beam headlights will automatically switch on in dark conditions or if the rear fog lights are on). •...
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Settings > System > Date & Time in the center display’s Top view to change the date and time format. Setting the time automatically Automatic time. 1. Tap 2. In certain cases, it may be necessary to specify the vehicle’s current location in order to use the correct time zone.
INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS The instrument panel is operated using the controls on the right-side steering wheel keypad. You can decide what will be displayed in the instrument panel. Open/close the instrument panel’s app view to control the trip computer, media player, a connected cell phone and the navigation system.
USING THE TRIP COMPUTER The trip computer registers and calculates e.g., mileage, fuel When ”---” is displayed in the instrument panel, refuel as soon as consumption and average speed. You can choose the type of trip possible. computer information that will be displayed in the instrument panel. Resetting the trip odometers Distance to empty Trip odometer TM is reset manually by pressing and holding the...
USING VOICE CONTROL The voice control system enables the driver to control certain vehicle functions using voice commands given in dialog form with commands from the user and verbal responses from the system. Press to activate the voice control system and initiate a command dialog.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT Opening the first time. Keep this code accessible because it is used to lock/ unlock the glove compartment. Enter the code and tap Confirm. – Press the button under the center display to open the glove compartment. Locking/unlocking Private locking locks the glove compartment and tailgate.
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PAIRING AND CONNECTING A BLUETOOTH CELL PHONE Pair a cell phone with the vehicle and connect it to make/receive calls, send/receive text messages, stream media and connect to the Internet. Searching for a cell phone from the vehicle 1. Make the phone discoverable/visible using its Bluetooth settings. 2.
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MAKING, ANSWERING AND ENDING PHONE CALLS Answering/declining/ending a call Phone calls can be made and answered using a Bluetooth-connected cell phone. Answer: Press on the right-side steering wheel keypad or tap Making a call from the center display Answer in the center display. Decline: Highlight Decline 1.
4. If another network connection has been used previously, confirm the new connection. 5. Enter the SIM card’s PIN code. When the modem is used to make the connection, the Volvo On Call services will use this connec- tion.
Wi-Fi tethering (hotspot) When the vehicle is connected to the Internet via the modem , tether- ing (a Wi-Fi hotspot) can be used to allow other devices to access the vehicle’s modem. 1. Tap Settings > Communication > Vehicle modem Internet in Top view.
CONNECTING AND PLAYING MEDIA FROM EXTERNAL DEVICES The media player can play audio from external devices connected to the AUX/USB sockets or by Bluetooth streaming. Bluetooth-connected devices 1. Pair and connect the device to the infotainment system in the same way as for a cell phone. 2.
USING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Tap the sub-view in the center display’s Home view. Entering an address as a destination: dest. 1. Tap – 2. Select Address in the list. Country State/Province 3. Tap the respective fields to fill in etc.
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APPS IN THE CENTER DISPLAY The center display’s App view contains apps that have been download- ed (third-party apps) as well as integrated ones for functions such as radio. Moving an app 1. Press and hold the app. It will change size and become slightly transparent.
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MANAGING AND UPDATING APPS Remote Update Service Apps are managed using the App view. In order to download, update or delete apps, the vehicle must be connected to the Internet. Downloading Remote Update Service 1. Open in App view. 2. Select Explore to display the apps that can be installed.
1. Download the Volvo ID app from in the center display’s App view. 2. Start the app and enter a personal email address (or your Volvo ID if you have already created one). 3. Follow the instructions that will be automatically sent to this email address.
VOLVO ON CALL The Volvo On Call mobile app (a personal Volvo ID is required to use the mobile app) makes it possible to use the Engine Remote Start feature to cool or heat the passenger compartment before driving, to unlock the vehicle from another location, keep a driving log, etc.
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ADJUSTING CENTER DISPLAY VOLUME AND THEME Adjusting volume Settings > Sound > System volumes 1. Trap in the center display’s Top view. 2. Adjust the volume for e.g., the keyboard or tapping; pull the on-screen control for Keypad touch Screen touch to the desired level.
LOCATION OF THE AUX, USB AND ELECTRICAL SOCKETS AUX and USB sockets The AUX and USB sockets are located under the tunnel console armrest. Electrical socket The vehicle has four electrical sockets: • There is a 12-volt socket in the tunnel console storage compartment.
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Volvo service technician. Location of the AUX, USB and electrical Volvo On Call (VOC) WARNINGS Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* sockets This system only functions in areas where VOC’s...
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Top view is not available when the engine is being download is underway. started/turned off or if a message is displayed on Volvo On Call the screen. It is also not available in full-screen mode. Always observe applicable state, province and/or...