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Instrument panel
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Turn signal indicators – right/left
Text window – The text window displays information and warning messages.
Temperature gauge – The pointer should be approximately midway on the gaugewhen driving. Do not drive the vehicle if
the warning light is on. The text window
will provide you with additional informa-tion. If the engine temperature remainshigh, check coolant level – see page 224.
Trip odometer – The trip odometers are used for measuring shorter distances.The right-hand digit gives tenth of a mile/kilometer. Press the button for more than2 seconds to reset. Change between trip odometers 1 and 2 using one short presson the button. The display presents infor-mation and warning messages, the ambi-ent temperature, and the clock, etc.When the ambient temperature isbetween 23° and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), asnowflake symbol is shown in the display.This symbol serves as a warning for pos-sible slippery road surfaces. Please notethat this symbol does not indicate a faultwith your car. At low speeds, or when thecar is not moving, the temperature read-ings may be slightly higher than theactual ambient temperature.
Odometer
Speedometer
Warning symbol
High beam indicator
Tachometer – The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutionsper minute (rpm). Do not drive continu-ously with the needle in the red area ofthe dial, which indicates maximum allow-able engine rpm range. Instead, shift to ahigher gear or slow the vehicle down. Theengine management system will automat-ically prevent excessively high enginesspeeds. This will be noticeable as a pro-nounced unevenness in engine speed.
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Gear and driving mode indicator – The currently selected driving mode is dis-played here. If you use the Geartronicfunction on the automatic transmission,the currently selected gear will be dis-played.
Ambient temperature gauge – This dis- play indicates the air temperature outsideyour vehicle. A "snowflake" symbol in thetext window is displayed when the tem-perature is in the range of 23 – 36 °F (–5 –+2 °C). Please note that this symbol doesnot indicate a fault with your vehicle. Atlow speeds or when the vehicle is notmoving, the temperature readings may beslightly higher than the actual ambienttemperature.
Clock/set button – Turn the button to set the clock.
Fuel gauge – see page 288 for fuel tank volume. When the warning light in thegauge comes on, the vehicle should berefueled as soon as possible. The tripcomputer section (see page 76) pro-vides more information on fuel level andconsumption.
Indicator and warning symbols – The indi- cator and warning symbols1
light up when you turn the ignition key to the driving position (position II) before starting.
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This shows that the symbols are functioning. When the engine starts, all symbols go out. Ifthe 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 vehi-cle's equipment. The symbol for the parkingbrake goes out when the parking brake isreleased.
Warning/information symbol in center of the instrument panel
This symbol shines as a red or yellow light depending on thenature of the information dis-played.
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 onuntil 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 62), or will disappear automaticallyafter 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 symbollight will go out automatically after twominutes.
1 On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see page 222.
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.
10 Audio
Audio system controls
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On/Off button
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To activate the system:
1. Turn the ignition key to position I.
NOTE
If you switch off the ignition while the audio system is on, the system will be onwhen the ignition is switched on again.
2. Press the POWER button (3) to switch
the audio system on or off.
Volume control
Turn the knob (2) clockwise or counterclock- wise to raise or lower the volume. The volumecontrol is electronic and has no end position.Volume can also be raised ( +) or lowered ( –)
using the steering wheel keypad.
Pause modeIf the volume is turned off, the CD player will go into pause mode. Re-activate the playerby turning up the volume.
Selecting a sound source
• Press
AM/FM (4) repeatedly to toggle
between FM1, FM2, and AM
• Press the
CD button (1) to change to the
CD player or optional CD changer
• Turn the
SELECTOR control (5) to
choose FM1, FM2, AM, CD, CD changer*, AUX*, SiriusXM ™ satellite radio* or BT 1
(see page 268).
The selected sound source will be shown in the display.
Sound settings
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1. Press the SOUND button (2) repeatedly
until you come to the setting that you wish to change. Choose
BASS, TREBLE,
FADER, BALANCE, , CENTER* orSURROUND*.
2. Use the SELECTOR control (1) to adjust
the level of the setting you have selected. The display shows a scale from min. tomax. position. The center indicates thenormal position.
1 Bluetooth ®
streaming audio
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Central locking system - remote key....... 127
Changing a wheel.................................... 200
Changing coolant.................................... 220
Charge air cooler..................................... 291
Check Engine warning light....................... 61
Child restraint anchors......................... 49, 51Child restraints recalls and registration......................... 40
Child restraint systems.............................. 41
Child safety................................................ 38
Child safety locks.................................... 132
Climate system.......................................... 94 refrigerant............................................. 94
Clock reset button..................................... 58
Coat hanger............................................. 117
Cold weather precautions........................ 169Compact disc care CD care............................................... 272
Convertible seats....................................... 45
Coolant.................................................... 224 changing............................................. 220
Courtesy light........................................... 111Cup holder rear seat.............................................. 116 Curb weight............................................. 187
Current fuel consumption.......................... 76
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Daytime running lights............................... 68 Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 75
rear window and mirrors..................... 100
windshield............................................. 99
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 167
Dimensions.............................................. 284Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display, instrument panel.......................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 255
Door mirrors............................................... 85 defroster............................................... 75
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 64
Driver distraction warning.......................... 14
Driving conditions, difficult...................... 147
Driving economically................................ 146
Driving through water.............................. 147
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Economical driving.................................. 146
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 87
Electrical system...................................... 292
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emission inspection readiness................ 217Engine specifications...................................... 291
starting................................................ 143
Engine oil................................................. 222 checking............................................. 222
specifications...................................... 290
Environment............................................... 13
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Federal Clean Air Act............................... 216 Flat tires changing............................................. 198
repairing with tire sealing system....... 192
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 211
placing correctly................................. 143
Fog light............................................... 60, 69