2009 VOLVO XC90 start stop button

02 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
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Gear and driving mode indicator – The cur-
rently selected driving mode is displayed
here. If you use the Geartronic function on
the automatic transmission, the currently
selected gear will be displayed.Ambient temperature gauge – This display
indicates the air temperature outside your
vehicle. A "snowflake" symbol in the text
window is displayed when the temperature
is in the range of 23 – 36 °F (–5 – +2 °C).
Please note that this symbol does not indi-
cate a fault with your vehicle. At low
speeds or when the vehicle is not moving,
the temperature readings may be slightly
higher than the actual ambient tempera-
ture.Clock/set button – Turn the button to set
the clock.Fuel gauge – see page 265 for fuel tank
volume. When the warning light in the
gauge comes on, the vehicle should be
refueled as soon as possible. The trip com-
puter section (see page 71) provides
more information on fuel level and con-
sumption.Indicator and warning symbols – The indi-
cator and warning symbols
1light up when
you turn the ignition key to the driving posi-
tion (position II) before starting.
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This shows that the symbols are functioning.
When the engine starts, all symbols go out. If
the engine is not started within 5 seconds, all
symbols except CHECK ENGINE and
go out. Certain symbols may not
have their functions illustrated, depending on
the vehicle's equipment. The symbol for the
parking brake goes out when the parking brake
is released.
Warning symbol in center of the
instrument panel
This symbol shines as a red or yel-
low light depending on the severity
of the discovered fault.
Red symbol – Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible in a suitable location and read the
message shown in the text window. The sym-
bol and accompanying text will remain on until
the fault has been corrected.
Yellow symbol – Follow the instructions
shown in the text window. The text can be
erased by pressing the READ button (see
page 58), or will disappear automatically after
two minutes.
NOTE
When the message
TIME FOR REGULAR
SERVICE
is displayed, the text can be
erased and the yellow symbol light can be
turned off by pressing the READ button.
The text will disappear and the symbol light
will go out automatically after two minutes.
1On certain engines, the symbol for low oilpressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see page 209.

02 Instruments and controlsLighting panel
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Active Bi-Xenon
Ÿ headlights (ABL)—
option
When the ABL function is activated, the head-
light beams adjust laterally to help light up a
curve according to movements of the steering
wheel (see the right-pointing beam in the illus-
tration).
This function is activated automatically when
the engine is started and can be deactivated/
reactivated by pressing the ABL button (see
page 60.Fog lightsFront fog lights (option)The front fog lights can be used in combination
with either the headlights or the parking lights.•
Turn the ignition key to position II.
•
Press button (2) to turn on the front fog
lights.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the front fog lights are on.
Rear fog lightThe single rear fog light is located in the driver's
side of the vehicle.
The rear fog light will only function in combi-
nation with the high/low beam headlights or the
optional front fog lights.
•
Turn the ignition key to position II.
•
Press button (3) to turn on the rear fog light.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the rear fog light is on.NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter
than the normal tail lights and should be
used only when conditions such as fog, rain,
snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for
other vehicles to less than 500 ft.
(150 meters).Instrument panel lightingThe instrument panel lighting illuminates when
the ignition key is in position II and the light
switch (1) is in either position
or
.
•
Move the thumb wheel (4) up to increase
brightness or down to decrease bright-
ness.
Unlocking the fuel filler doorPress button (5) when the vehicle is at a stand-
still to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note
that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until
the vehicle begins to move forward. An audible
click will be heard when the fuel filler door
relocks.
NOTE
If the fuel filler door does not unlock after the
button has been pressed, drive the vehicle
at a speed of at least 5 mph (8 km/h), stop
the vehicle, and press the button again.For information on unlocking the fuel filler door
manually, see page 65.

02 Instruments and controlsPower windows
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Power windowsThe power windows are controlled by buttons
in the arm rests. The ignition switch must be
ON
1 (ignition key in position I,II or the engine
running) for the electrically operated windows
to function.
To lower: Press down the front edge of the but-
ton to the first detent ("stop").
To raise: Lightly pull up the front edge of the
button to the first detent ("stop").
Auto up/down function (front doors only):Either front door window can be opened or
closed automatically.
Auto down: Press the front part of the button
as far down as possible and release it immedi-
ately. To stop the window at any time, pull the
button up.
Auto up: Pull the front part of the button up as
far as possible and release it immediately. To
stop the window at any time, press the button
down.
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Power window controls
Front windowsRear windowsNOTE
If a window is obstructed during auto-up, it
will automatically reverse direction and
return to its starting position. If a window is
repeatedly obstructed during auto-up oper-
ation, an overload protection circuit breaker
will temporarily halt window function. The
window will return to normal function after a
brief cool-down period.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when the
vehicle is unattended.
Make sure that the windows are completely
unobstructed before they are operated.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.
NOTE
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear
windows are opened, also open the front
windows slightly.
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1The power windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors has been opened.

10 AudioRadio functions
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Station search
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1. Choose radio mode AM/FM1/FM2 using
theSELECTOR control
or the AM/FM
button
.
2.
Press briefly on
or
to search
for the next strong station. The radio will
search for the next audible station and then
stop.
3. Press one of the buttons again to start a
new search.
Manually search for a known frequency1.
Press and hold the
or
button
(or the corresponding buttons on the steer-ing wheel keypad).
MAN
will be shown in
the display. The radio will slowly scroll in
the desired direction and then increase
speed after a few seconds.
2. Release the button when the desired fre-
quency is displayed.
3. If you need to adjust the frequency, press
briefly on
or
.
The manual search function is available for five
seconds after you last pressed the button.
Storing stationsTo store a selected station under one of the
station setting buttons 0 – 9
:
1. Set the desired station.
2. Press the button under which the station is
to be stored and keep it depressed. The
sound will be interrupted for several sec-
onds and
STATION STORED
is shown in
the display. The station is now stored.
You can store up to 10 stations each for AM,
FM1 and FM2, i.e. a total of 30 stations.
Frequency rangesRadio
Frequency band
FM
87.7 – 107.9 MHz
AM
530 – 1710 kHz
Automatically storing stations –
AUTOSTORE
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This function automatically searches for, and
stores up to 10 strong AM or FM stations in a
separate memory. If more than 10 stations are
found, the 10 strongest ones will be stored. The
function is especially useful in areas in which
you are not acquainted with radio stations or
their frequencies.

10 Audio
Radio functions
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Starting autostore1.
Choose a frequency band with the AM/
FM button.
2.
Press and hold down the AUTO button
until
AUTOSTORING
is shown in the
display.
When
AUTOSTORING
is no longer displayed,
the autostore process is complete. The auto-
matically stored stations can be selected withe
the preset (number) keys If there are no stations
with sufficient signal strength,
NO AST
FOUND
is displayed.
Stopping autostorePressEXIT.Selecting an autostored station1.
PressAUTO (1) briefly. AUTOwill be dis-
played.
2. Press one of the preset buttons (0 – 9).
The radio will remain in Autostore mode until
AUTO, EXIT, or AM/FM is pressed.
SCANThis function automatically searches the cur-
rently selected waveband (AM, FM1, or FM2)
for strong stations. When the radio finds a sta-
tion, it will pause for approximately 8 seconds,
after which it will continue scanning.Activating/deactivating Scan1.
Choose a waveband by pressing the AM/
FM button.
2.
PressSCAN
.SCAN will be shown in the
display.
3.
PressEXIT to stop scanning.
Storing a station found by SCANStations can be stored on the preset buttons
while the SCAN function is activated.•
Press a preset button and hold it down until
Station stored is displayed.
This deactivates SCAN and the stored station
can be selected by pressing the preset button.
Radio textCertain stations broadcast program informa-
tion, which can be shown in the display.
1.
Press the MENU button.
2.
Select
RADIOTEXT
in the menu and press
ENTER.
Select
RADIOTEXT
again to deactivate.