2014 VOLVO XC90 Owner´s Manual

02 Instruments and controls
Cruise control
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NOTE
Cruise control is automatically disengaged if:
• When the brake pedal is depressed.
• the engine is switched off
• the gear selector is placed in (
N) Neu-
tral
• 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 belowapproximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Temporarily disengaging the cruise control
1. Press
0 to temporarily disengage cruise
control. >
CRUISE will be displayed in the infor-
mation window in the instrument panel.
2. Depress the brake pedal. Pressing "resume"
causes the vehicle to
return to the previously set speed.
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slipperyroads, or when driving on unpaved oruneven road surfaces. Cruise control maynot maintain set speed on steep down-grades.

02 Instruments and controls
12-volt sockets
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80* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
These 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular tele-phones, etc. The ignition key must be in at least position I
for the sockets in the front seat and the optional socket at the rear of the center con-sole to function. The maximum current consumption is 10A (120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets inthe passenger compartment is in use. If boththe front and rear sockets are used at thesame time, the maximum current consump-tion per socket is 7.5A (90W). 12-volt socket in the cargo compartment Fold down the lid to use the socket. This socket can be used even if the ignition isswitched off.NOTE
• If the 12-volt sockets are used while the engine is not running, there is arisk that the vehicle's battery will bedischarged.
• If the ignition is switched off and adevice drawing more than 0.1 A isconnected to a socket, a battery warn-ing will be displayed in the text win-dow.
• The covers should be kept on whenthe auxiliary sockets are not in use.
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12-volt socket at the rear of the center console*
Ashtrays/cigarette lighterThe auxiliary socket can also be used to power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarettelighters and ashtrays can be purchased fromyour Volvo retailer.
12-volt socket in the cargo compartment

02 Instruments and controls
Hood/tailgate
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Opening/closing the hood
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Opening the hood1. Pull the lever located under the left side of the dashboard to release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood and lift.
To close the hood, place your hand on it and press down until the hood locks in the closedposition.
WARNING
• Do not grasp the ribs in the grille when closing the hood. If your fingers pro-trude through the grille, they could beinjured on components in the enginecompartment as the grille closes. Werecommend pressing down on thehood to close it.
• Check that the hood locks properlywhen closed!
Opening the tailgate
To open the upper section of the tailgate, pull the handle downward. To fold down the lower section of the tailgate,pull handle upward.

02 Instruments and controls
Power windows
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Power windows
The power windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests. The ignition switch must be ON1
(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 button 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 orclosed automatically. Auto down: Press the front part of the button
as far down as possible and release it imme- diately. To stop the window at any time, pullthe 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 thebutton down.
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Power window controls
Front windows
Rear windows
NOTE
If a window is obstructed during auto-up, it will automatically reverse direction andreturn to its starting position. If a window isrepeatedly obstructed during auto-upoperation, an overload protection circuitbreaker will temporarily halt window func-tion. The window will return to normalfunction after a brief cool-down period.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended. Make sure that the windows are com- pletely unobstructed before they are oper-ated. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
NOTE
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened, also open the frontwindows slightly.
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1 The power windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors has been opened.

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Power windows
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Lockout switch for rear windowsThe power rear door windows can be disa- bled 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 withthe 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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Power window on the front passenger's side
The control for the power window in the front passenger's seat operates that window only.
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Power windows in the rear doorsThe rear door windows can be operated with the control on each door and the switch onthe driver's door. If the light in the switch forblocking power windows in the rear doors(located in the driver's door control panel) ison, the rear door windows can only be oper-ated from the driver's door.

02 Instruments and controls
Mirrors
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84* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Rearview mirror
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To reduce glare from the headlights of follow- ing vehicles, use the control to switchbetween the normal and night-driving posi-tions.
Normal position
Night position, reduces glare from follow- ing headlights
Autodim function*The autodim function reacts to headlightsfrom following traffic and automaticallyreduces glare.
NOTE
This function is automatically switched off when the gear selector is placed in theReverse position.
Rearview mirror with compass*
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The upper left-hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that showsthe compass direction toward which the caris pointing. Eight different directions can be displayed:
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW.
The display shows your car's orientation with respect to true north. If the compass is activated, it will be dis-played automatically when the ignition is inpostilion II or when the engine is running. Thecompass can be switched off or on by press-ing the inset button on the rear side of themirror (see the inset illustration). This can bedone with straightened paperclip or similarobject. The button is recessed approximately1 in. (2.5 cm) in the mirror.
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Magnetic zonesThe earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass is initially set for the zone towhich the car was delivered, and shouldalways be adjusted if the car is driven to anew magnetic zone. To do so:

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Mirrors
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1. Switch the ignition to position
II.
2. Press the button on the rear side of the mirror with straightened paperclip or simi- lar object for approximately 3 seconds until
ZONE is displayed. The number of
the current magnetic zone will also be displayed.
3. Press the button repeatedly until the number for the desired zone (1 – 15) isdisplayed.
CALZ
O NE
C A
LZ
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N
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Calibrating the compass
After several seconds, the compass heading will again be displayed, and the change ofmagnetic zones is complete.
Calibrating the compass1. Stop the car in a large, open area, away from traffic.
2. Turn off as many electrical devices in the car as possible to avoid interference withthe compass (e.g. audio system, etc).
3. Using a pen or similar object, hold the button (on the rear side of the mirror) depressed for at least 6 seconds. "
CAL"
will be displayed.
4. Drive slowly in a circle at a maximum speed of 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h) until
CAL is no
longer displayed.
NOTE
This step can also be done by driving nor- mally until CAL is no longer displayed.
Calibration is complete.
Power door mirrors
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The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest. Driver's side: Press the L button (a light in
the switch will light up) to activate the adjust- ment control and then use this control toadjust the driver's door mirror. Passenger's door: Press the R button (a
light in the switch will light up) and then use the adjustment control to adjust the passeng-er's door mirror. After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (the light will go out)
to deactivate the adjustment control.

02 Instruments and controls
Mirrors
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86* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
For information about the optional folding mirror function see page 64.
WARNING
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in the pas-senger's side wide-angle door mirror arecloser than they appear to be.
Mirror memory function (with the
central locking system)*
If you lock the vehicle and later unlock it with the same remote key and open the driver's
door, the door mirrors (and the driver's seat)will automatically move to the position theywere in when you left the vehicle. This featurewill work in the same way with all of theremote key transmitters (up to 3) that you usewith your vehicle. This feature will not func-tion if you lock your vehicle with the key.
Water repellent glassThe side door mirrors can be treatedwith a water repellent coating. The
symbol to the left indicates these windowshave this coating.
The coating improves vision by causing the water to run off quickly. For information on cleaning this type of glass, see page 210.
CAUTION
Use the heating function to remove ice, snow, or mist from the mirrors.