2014 VOLVO XC90 mirror
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02 Instruments and controls
Center console buttons
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64* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Active Bending Lights*The beams of these headlights adjust laterally to help light upa curve according to move-ments of the steering wheelwhen the vehicle is turning.This function is activated auto-
matically when the engine is started and canbe deactivated/reactivated by pressing thebutton. The indicator light in the button is onwhen the function is activated, also seepage 67.Rear seat air conditioning*This button controls the optional rear seat air condi-tioning system.Folding door mirrors*Press the button and release it to fold the door mirrors in orout. On certain models, whenthe button is pressed, theremay be a long pause beforethe mirrors move. Pressing the
button again during this pause may eraseyour first button press. If this happens, waitten seconds and press the button one moretime.
The mirrors cannot be adjusted during the first ten seconds after they have been foldedout.
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02 Instruments and controls
Center console buttons
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NOTE
If the door mirrors have been inadvertently pushed out of position (in a car wash,parking lot, etc.) manually return them tonormal position. If mirror adjustment doesnot seem to operate after manual folding,reset the folding mirrors as follows:
• Turn the ignition key to position
II.
• Manually fold the mirror(s) to the nor- mal position.
• Press the button to fold both mirrorsin.
• Press the button again to fold the mir-rors out to their normal position.
Park Assist*This system provides an audi- ble warning when the vehicleis being parked or if it is drivenclose to a person or object.For more information seepage 160.
NOTE
The system activates automatically when the engine is started, and can be deacti-vated by pressing this button (e.g. whentowing a trailer) or reactivated if necessary.
Auxiliary lightsThis button is used to switch on auxiliary lights (if installed).A light in the button will lightup to indicate that the auxiliarylights are illuminated.
12-volt socketsThe 12-volt sockets can be used to plug in certain acces-sories such as cell phones,etc. The ignition key must bein position I (or higher) for theauxiliary socket to function.
The maximum current consumption is 10A(120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets is inuse. If both the front and rear sockets areused at the same time, the maximum currentconsumption per socket is 7.5A (90W).
NOTE
The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are available asaccessories at your Volvo retailer.
Power child locks*For more information on this function, see page 132.
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02 Instruments and controls
Hazard warning flashers
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Hazard warning flashers
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4 5
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7 8
9
ABC
DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUVWXYZ
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POWERVOLUMECD AM FM
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The four-way flasher should be used to indi- cate that the vehicle has become a traffichazard. To activate the flashers, press the tri-angular button in the center dash. Press thebutton again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the haz- ard warning flasher may vary, dependingon where you live.
Rear window and door mirror defrosterPress the switch to start heat- ing the rear window and doormirrors to remove ice or con-densation. A light in the switchwill light up.
A timer automatically switches off the heating after approximately 12 minutes. The LED willgo out correspondingly.
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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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02 Instruments and controls
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
E
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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.
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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.
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03 Climate
Electronic climate control (ECC)
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98* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Overview
AC – (ON /OFF )
Recirculation/Multifilter with sensor*
Recirculation
AUTO
Air distribution
Passenger compartment temperature sensor
Defroster windshield and side windows
Rear window and door mirrors defroster
Heated front seats*
Temperature passenger´s side
Temperature driver´s side
Blower
Blower control for rear climate system*
Functions
A/C – ON/OFF
•The air conditioning functions only at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).
• While the Defroster function is selected,the air conditioning is temporarily acti-vated to dehumidify the air, even if youhave manually switched the air condition- ing off. This will only function if the bloweris not switched off.
Press the switch to turn the air conditioning on or off. The " ON" or " OFF" LED will light up
to indicate if the system is switched on or off.Other functions will still be regulated auto-matically (if the AUTO switch is on).
Interior air quality sensor*
Some vehicles are equipped with a multifilter and air quality sensor. The filter separatesgases and particles, thereby reducing theamounts of odors and contaminants enteringthe vehicle. The air quality sensor detectsincreased levels of contaminants in the out-side air. When the air quality sensor detects
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03 Climate
Electronic climate control (ECC)
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100* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
switch will light up to indicate that the defrost function is engaged.
• Blower speed increases automatically and the air conditioning will switch on (ifnot already on and if the passenger com-partment blower is not turned off) todehumidify the air in the passenger com-partment.
• Recirculation will not function whiledefrost is engaged.
The climate system will return to its previous settings when the defroster function isswitched off.
Rear window and door mirror
defrosters
This function defrosts/deices the rear window and door mirrors. The LED in the switch willlight up to indicate that the heating function isengaged. For additional information on thisfunction see page 75. Never use ice scrapers made of metal as they can easily scratch the mirror surface.
Heated front seats*
1. Press the switch once for maximum seat heating. Both LEDs in the switch will be lit. 2. Press the switch a second time for com-
fort heating. One LED in the switch will belit.
3. Press the switch a third time to turn the heating off completely. The LED will gooff.
The seat heating for the passenger seatshould be switched off when the seat is notoccupied.
Heated rear seats (XC90 Executive*)
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Button for rear seat heating Heating for the respective outboard rear seats can be switched on or off with buttons on either side of the center console (see theillustration). To switch on rear seat heating:
–Press the button.
> The symbol in the button will illumi-
nate.
To switch off rear seat heating:
–Press the button.
> The symbol in the button will go out.
Temperature
These controls are used to individually set the temperature for both sides of the passengercompartment. Please note that the compart-ment will not be heated or cooled faster bysetting the temperature higher or lower thannecessary. Set the control to the temperature you prefer.
Blower control 1
Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the blowerspeed. Pressing the
AUTO switch will auto-
matically regulate blower speed and overridemanual adjustment. Turning the blower control counterclockwise until an orange LED comes on will turn boththe blower and the air conditioning off.
1 See also see page 94.