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2006 VOLVO XC90
Continuous high beams
l Turn the ignition key to position II.
l With the light switch (1) in position , (see page 29) pull the turn signal lever toward the
steering wheel (position 4) to toggle between high and low beams (thi\
s also applies on models equipped
with the optional Bi-Xenon headlights).
High beam flash
l Turn the ignition key to position II.
l Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The high beams will remain on \
until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the home safe ligh\
ting function to illuminate the
area in front of the car.
l Remove the key from the ignition switch.
l Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steeri\
ng wheel (to position 4) and
release it.
l Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time
interval can be changed by an authorized Volvo retailer.
1. Factory setting
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Right-side steering wheel lever
Windshield wipers
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NOTE: Cruise control will not function at speeds below approximately 20 mph (\
30 km/h).
Braking
l Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depre\
ssed. The currently set speed
is stored in memory.
l Pressing resume will return the vehicle to the previously set speed.
Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as when passing another vehicle, does not a\
ffect cruise control operation.
The vehicle will automatically return to the previously set speed when y\
ou release the accelerator pedal.
Disengaging cruise control
To disengage cruise control, press the CRUISE button. CRUISE or CRUISE-O\
N will no longer be
displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.
NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if:
l the engine is switched off
l the gear selector is placed in (N)eutral
l the wheels start to spin or lock
l if an increase in speed is maintained for more than one minute
l if the vehicle's speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
l Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. CRUISE will be displaye\
d in the information window
in the instrument panel.
l Press the brake pedal.
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Press "resume"
to return to the previously set speed.
WARNING!
The Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving o\
n wet or slippery roads, or
when driving on unpaved or uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may not \
maintain set speed on steep
downgrades.
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NOTE: There is also an audible signal that will sound if the car is driven wi\
th the parking brake
engaged.
l Release the parking brake pulling out the lower edge of the release hand\
le (A).
l If you inadvertently pull the plastic cover (B), it can be pressed bac\
k into place.

Opening the hood
WARNING!
Always use the parking brake when parking. On hills, also turn the front\
wheels toward the curb.The
indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the parkin\
g brake is applied only slightly.
Be sure to press down on the pedal sufficiently.
Opening/closing the hood
1. Pull the lever (1) located under the left side of the dashboard to \
release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control (2) located under the front edge of th\
e hood and lift.
To close the hood, place your hand on it and press down until the hood l\
ocks in the closed position.
WARNING!
l Do not grasp the ribs in the grille when closing the hood. If your finge\
rs protrude through the
grille, they could be injured on components in the engine compartment as\
the grille closes. We
recommend pressing down on the hood to close it.
l Check that the hood locks properly when closed!
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WARNING!
l Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
l Make sure that childrens' hands are clear before raising the
windows.
l Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
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Lockout switch for rear windows
Lockout switch for rear windows
The electrically operated rear door windows can be disabled by a switch \
located on the driver's door (see
illustration).
If the light in the switch is OFF: The rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the buttons on
the rear door armrests or with the buttons on the driver's door armrest.\

If the light in the switch is ON: The rear door windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons
on the driver's door armrest.
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Electrically operated window in the front passenger's seat
The control for the electrically operated window in the front passenger'\
s seat operates that window only.
Electrically operated windows in the rear doors.
The rear door windows can be operated with the control on each door and \
the switch on the driver's
door. If the light in the switch for blocking electrically operated wind\
ows in the rear doors (located in
the driver's door control panel) is on, the rear door windows can only \
be operated from the driver's door.
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Rearview mirror/power folding sideview mirrors
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Use this control to adjust the passenger's door mirror.
CAUTION:
Use the mirror heating function (see
page 54) to remove ice or snow from the mirrors. An ice scraper
could damage the surface of the mirror.
After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (\
the LED will go out) to deactivate
the adjustment control.
WARNING!
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in \
the passenger's side wide-
angle sideview mirror are closer than they appear to be.
Mirror memory function (with the central locking system) - option
If you lock the vehicle and later unlock it with the same remote control and open the driver's door, the
sideview mirrors (and the driver's seat) will automatically move to th\
e position they were in when you
left the vehicle. This feature will work in the same way with all of the\
remote control transmitters (up to
3) that you use with your vehicle. This feature will not function if yo\
u lock your vehicle with the key.
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Water repellent glass-option
The sideview mirrors and side door windows can be treated with a water r\
epellent coating. The optional
laminated side windows always have this coating.
The coating improves vision by causing the water to run off quickly. See\

page 137 for information on
cleaning this type of glass.
CAUTION
l Use only suitable plastic scrapers to remove ice or snow from the mirror\
s. Using a metal ice
scraper could damage the water repellent coating.
l Use the heating function to remove ice, snow, or mist from the mirrors
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Never use ice scrapers made of metal as the can easily scratch the mirro\
r surface.
Temperature
These controls are used to individually set the temperature for both sid\
es of the passenger compartment.
Please note that the compartment will not be heated or cooled faster by \
setting the temperature higher or
lower than necessary.
Set the control to the temperature you prefer.
Defroster
This function defrosts/de-ices the windshield and front side windows. Th\
e LED in the switch will light up to
indicate that the defrost function is engaged. Blower speed increases au\
tomatically and the air in the
passenger compartment is dehumidified. Recirculation will not function w\
hile defrost is engaged.
Blower control*
Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease t\
he blower speed. Pressing the
AUTO switch will automatically regulate blower speed and override manual\
adjustment.
NOTE: Turning the blower control counterclockwise until an orange LED comes on\
will turn both the
blower and the air conditioning off.
* See also
page 50.

Blower control for rear climate system (option)
Turn the control to increase or decrease blower speed.
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Manually adjusted front seats
1. Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position\
of your choice.
2. Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cushion (option): use the co\
ntrol to pump the front edge of the
cushion up or down.
3. Raise/lower seat height: pump the seat up or down.
4. Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer or softer lumbar support.\

5. Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest. \
6. Control panel for optional power seat (see
page 60 for more information).
WARNING!
- Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so t\
hat the brake pedal can be
depressed fully. In addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfo\
rt and control allow.
- Check that the seat is securely locked into position after adjusting. \
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