2009 VOLVO XC90 cruise control

Contents
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00 IntroductionGeneral information.................................. 10
Volvo and the environment....................... 11
Important warnings................................... 13
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01 SafetyOccupant safety........................................ 16
Seat belts.................................................. 18
Supplemental Restraint System............... 20
Front airbags............................................. 21
Occupant Weight Sensor.......................... 25
Side impact protection airbags................. 28
Volvo Inflatable Curtain............................. 29
Whiplash Protection System..................... 31
Child safety............................................... 33
Child restraint systems............................. 35
Infant seats............................................... 37
Convertible seats...................................... 39
Booster cushions...................................... 42
ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 43
Top tether anchors.................................... 45
Child restraint registration and recalls...... 46
Integrated booster cushion....................... 47
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02 Instruments and controlsInstrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel....................................... 54
Information display................................... 58
Center console controls............................ 60
Steering wheel adjustment....................... 62
Lighting panel........................................... 63
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door...... 65
Left-side steering wheel lever................... 66
Right-side steering wheel lever................. 68
Hazard warning flashers........................... 70
Trip computer........................................... 71
Cruise control............................................ 73
12-volt sockets......................................... 75
Parking brake............................................ 76
Hood/tailgate............................................ 77
Power windows......................................... 78
Mirrors....................................................... 80
Power moonroof....................................... 83
HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(option)...................................................... 85

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Instrument overview................................................................................ 52
Instrument panel..................................................................................... 54
Information display.................................................................................. 58
Center console controls.......................................................................... 60
Steering wheel adjustment...................................................................... 62
Lighting panel.......................................................................................... 63
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door.................................................... 65
Left-side steering wheel lever................................................................. 66
Right-side steering wheel lever............................................................... 68
Hazard warning flashers......................................................................... 70
Trip computer.......................................................................................... 71
Cruise control.......................................................................................... 73
12-volt sockets........................................................................................ 75
Parking brake.......................................................................................... 76
Hood/tailgate.......................................................................................... 77
Power windows....................................................................................... 78
Mirrors..................................................................................................... 80
Power moonroof..................................................................................... 83
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)....................................... 85

02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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Headlights/Parking lightsPanel ventsDisplayTemperature gaugeOdometer/Trip odometer/Cruise control
indicatorSpeedometerTurn signal indicator lightsTachometerAmbient temperature gauge, clock, gear
indicatorFuel gaugeIndicator and warning symbolsPanel ventsGlove compartmentHazard warning flashersAudio systemClimate system controlsWindshield wiper/washer leverAudio control buttons in steering wheelInstrument panel
HornCruise control buttons in steering wheelTurn signals, High/low beams, READ-but-
tonParking brake pedalParking brake release handleReading lightsCourtesy lightMoonroof control (option)Seat belt reminderRearview mirror
Control panel in the driver's door
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Central locking buttonLockout switch for rear seat power win-
dowsPower window controlsDoor mirror controls

02 Instruments and controls
Cruise control
02``73 Engaging the cruise control function
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The cruise control panel is located on the left
side of the steering wheel hub.
NOTE
This does not set the vehicle's speed.1.
Press the CRUISE button.
>
CRUISE
will be displayed in the infor-
mation window in the instrument panel.
2.
Press+ or –to set the current speed.
>
CRUISE-ON
will be displayed in the
information window in the instrument
panel.
Increasing or decreasing speed
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Use+ or – in the following ways to increase or
decrease the vehicle's speed:
1.
Press and hold down + or – until the vehicle
reaches the desired speed.
2.
Press+ or – for approximately a half sec-
ond and release the button to increase or
decrease vehicle speed by approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE
Cruise control will not function at speeds
below 20 mph. (30 km/h).
Braking•
Cruise control is automatically disengaged
when the brake pedal is depressed. The
currently set speed is stored in memory.
•
Pressing resume
will return the vehicle
to the previously set speed.
AccelerationMomentary acceleration, such as when pass-
ing another vehicle, does not affect cruise con-
trol operation. The vehicle will automatically
return to the previously set speed when you
release the accelerator pedal.Disengaging cruise controlTo disengage cruise control, press the
CRUISE button.
CRUISE
or
CRUISE-ON
will
no longer be displayed in the information win-
dow in the instrument panel.
NOTE
Cruise control is automatically disengaged
if:•
the engine is switched off
•
the gear selector is placed in (N) Neutral
•
the wheels start to spin or lock
•
if an increase in speed is maintained for
more than one minute
•
if the vehicle's speed falls below
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

02 Instruments and controlsCruise control
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Temporarily disengaging the cruise
control1.
Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise
control.
>
CRUISE
will be displayed in the infor-
mation window in the instrument panel.
2. Press the brake pedal.
Press "resume"
to return to the previously
set speed.
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy
traffic or when driving on wet or slippery
roads, or when driving on unpaved or
uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may
not maintain set speed on steep down-
grades.