2015 VOLVO XC90 sensor

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Tailgate window wiper and washer
Start the tailgate window wiper/washer with con- trols on the right-side steering wheel lever.
NOTE
The rear wiper is equipped with a cut-off function, which means that it will not operateif its electric motor overheats. The wiper willfunction again after a cool-down period(30 seconds or longer, depending on the heatof the motor and ambient temperature condi-tions).
Using the tailgate wiper/washer
Press for tailgate interval wiper
Press for tailgate continuous wiper
–Move the lever forward to wash/wipe the tail- gate window.
Tailgate wiper and reverse gear1. In the center display, select SettingsMy
Car
Wipers.
2. Activate/deactivate by selecting/deselecting the
Auto Rear Wiper box.
If the windshield wipers are on and the transmis- sion is put into reverse gear, the tailgate wiperwill start. This function is deactivated when a dif-ferent gear is selected.
NOTE
On vehicles with the optional rain sensor, the tailgate wiper will be activated when reverseis selected, if the rain sensor is activated andit is raining.
Related information
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 154)
• Windshield and headlight washers (p. 156)
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir (p. 524)
• Activating/deactivating the rain sensor(p. 155)
Steering wheel The steering wheel has controls for the horn, certain optional driver support systems, menus/messages and paddles for manually shifting gears
*.

CLIMATE
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Climate control system
The vehicle is equipped with Electronic Climate Control (ECC) that cools, heats, dehumidifiesand filters the air in the passenger compartment.
2-zone climate system
2-zone system climate zones
The 2-zone climate system makes it possible to set the left- and right-side temperatures sepa-rately. All climate system settings are made from the center display and the buttons in the center con-sole.
4-zone climate system *
4-zone system climate zones
The 4-zone climate system makes it possible to set the left- and right-side temperatures sepa-rately for the front and rears seats. All climate system settings are made from the center display and the buttons in the center con-sole. Settings for the rear seats can also bemade from the climate system panel on the rearside of the tunnel console.
Related information
•Climate system sensors (p. 177)
• Perceived temperature (p. 176)
• Climate system controls (p. 180)
• Air quality (p. 177)
• Air distribution (p. 194)
• Air conditioning refrigerant (p. 541)
Perceived temperature
The climate system regulates passenger com- partment temperature based on the perceivedtemperature, not on the actual one.
The selected passenger compartment tempera- ture is based on a physical perception relating tothe current ambient temperature, air flow, humid-ity, sunlight in the passenger compartment, etc. The system's sunlight sensor monitors the side of the car where sunlight is entering the passengercompartment. This means that the actual tem-perature may differ between the right and leftsides of the compartment, even if the tempera-ture setting is the same for both sides.
Related information
• Climate system sensors (p. 177)
• Climate control system (p. 176)

CLIMATE
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Climate system sensors The climate system's sensors help regulate the passenger compartment temperature, humiditylevel, etc.
Location of the sensors
Humidity sensor: in the rearview mirror con- sole.
Ambient temperature sensor: in the pas- senger's side door mirror.
Passenger compartment temperature sen- sor: near the center console buttons.
Sunlight sensor: on the upper side of the dashboard.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with cloth- ing or other objects.
Related information
•Climate control system (p. 176)
• Perceived temperature (p. 176)
Air quality
The materials used in the passenger compart- ment have been selected and designed to bepleasant and comfortable, even for people withasthma or other types of allergies.
Materials in the passenger compartmentThe materials used have been developed to help minimize the amount of dust and make the cabineasier to keep clean. All floor mats can be easily removed for cleaning. Use car cleaning products recommended byVolvo. Only use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and fol-low the instructions included with the car careproduct.
Air filtering systemsIn addition to the passenger compartment filter, the Clean Zone Interior Package * and the Interior
Air Quality System * contribute to a cleaner pas-
senger compartment environment.
Related information
• Passenger compartment air filter (p. 179)
• Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
* (p. 178)
• Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)
*
(p. 178)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 527)

CLIMATE
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Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) *
The Clean Zone Interior Package includes a number of features that help further reduce aller-genic substances in the passenger compart-ment.
CZIP includes the following:
• An enhanced blower function that starts the blower when the vehicle is unlocked with theremote key to fill the passenger compart-ment with fresh air. This function starts auto-matically when required and shuts off auto-matically after a short period or if one thedoors is opened. The time for which theblower operates decreases gradually due toreduced need until the vehicle is four yearsold.
• The Interior Air Quality System (IAQS).
NOTE
In order to retain the CZIP standard, the IAQS filter must be replaced at the specified inter-vals. Consult your Volvo retailer.
See also the CZIP brochure for additional infor- mation.
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
*
The Interior Air Quality System uses a multifilter and an air quality sensor to remove gases, parti-cles and other contaminants from the air enter-ing the passenger compartment.
The IAQS sensor monitors increased levels of contaminants in the outside air and if contami-nants are detected, the air intake closes and theair inside the passenger compartment is recircu-lated, i.e., no outside air enters the vehicle. The fil-ter also cleans recirculated passenger compart-ment air.
NOTE
• The air quality sensor should always be engaged in order to obtain the best air inthe passenger compartment.
• Recirculation is limited in cold weather toavoid fogging.
• If the insides of the windows start fog-ging, disengage the air quality sensor.Use the defroster function to increaseairflow to the front, side, and rear win-dows.
NOTE
In order to retain the CZIP standard, the IAQS filter must be replaced at the specified inter-vals. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Activating/deactivating IAQSTo change the setting for IAQS activation/deacti- vation:
1. In the center display's Settings view, go to
Climate.
2. Activate/deactivate IAQS by selecting/dese- lecting the
Air Quality Sensor box.
Related information
• Air quality (p. 177)
• Passenger compartment air filter (p. 179)
• Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)
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(p. 178)

LOADING AND STORAGE
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202 Unlocking the glove compartment
1. This function can be deactivated from the
center display's Function or Settings view:
• Go to Function view and tap
Private
locking locked.
• Go to settings and select
My CarLocking. Deselect the Private Lockingbox.
> A pop-up window will appear.
2. Specify the code to be used to lock the glove compartment and tap
Confirm.
> The glove compartment will be unlocked.
Using the glove compartment as a cooler *The glove compartment can be used to cool drinks or food and the cooling feature functionswhen the climate system is active (i.e., when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is run-
ning).
Cooling activated
Cooling deactivated
–Activate/deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward the passen-ger compartment/glove compartment.
Related information
• Passenger compartment storage spaces (p. 200)
• Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 233)
Tunnel console The tunnel console, located between the front seats, contains a 12-volt electrical socket, cupholders and storage spaces, etc.
Storage space
Storage space with cup holders for the driver and passenger and a 12-volt socket
Storage space and USB/AUX sockets under the armrest
Climate control panel for the rear seats
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NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitive to metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.

LOADING AND STORAGE
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Loading
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number ofpassengers, the amount of cargo, the weight ofany accessories that may be installed, etc.
Tailgate opening button on the lighting panel
Open the tailgate by pressing the button on the lighting panel, pressing the
button on the
remote key or by using the optional foot move- ment sensor under the rear bumper.
Loading recommendations
• Load objects in the cargo compartment against the backrest whenever possible.
• If the backrests of the second row seats arefolded down, they should not be in contactthe front seat backrests. This could impede the function of the Whiplash ProtectionSystem (WHIPS).
• Unstable loads can be secured to the loadanchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-ings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parking brakewhen loading or unloading long objects. Thegear selector can be knocked out of positionby long loads, which could set the vehicle inmotion.
WARNING
•
Stop the engine, put the gear selector in P
, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
• The vehicle's driving characteristics may change depending on the weight and dis-tribution of the load.
• A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces aforce of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in ahead-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
• The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 2 in.(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
WARNING
•
Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Raising/lowering the rear-end of the vehicle *
Using the buttons on the read edge of the cargo compartment, the rear-end of the vehicle (thelevel of the cargo compartment floor) can beraised or lowered for easier loading or to make attaching a trailer 1
simpler.
1 An accessory trailer hitch can be purchased from a Volvo retailer.

LOCKS AND ALARM
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Locks and remote keys
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked in vari- ous ways and there are several types of remotekeys that can be used. These keys can also belinked to a driver profile, which contains vehicle-related settings that have been stored.
Locking/unlocking/opening/closingThe vehicle can be locked/unlocked from the passenger compartment, using the buttons onthe remote key or by using the optional PassiveEntry system where it is only necessary to have akey in your possession to lock or unlock thedoors. On models equipped with a power tailgate *, the
tailgate can be opened/closed by moving your foot under a sensor * beneath the rear bumper.
If for any reason a remote key does not function properly, it may be necessary to replace its bat-teries but the vehicle can always be locked orunlocked manually using the remote key'sdetachable key blade.
Remote keyThe remote key does not have to be physicallyhandled in order to start the engine because thevehicle is equipped with the standard PassiveStart system (the key only needs to be in thefront part of the passenger compartment). If thevehicle is equipped with the optional PassiveEntry system that enables keyless entry and start, the key can be anywhere in the vehicle when theengine is started. Models with Passive Entry
* also have an extra,
smaller key without buttons called a Key Tag. A special restricted Red Key makes it possible to limit some of the vehicle's functionality, such asby setting a maximum speed or limiting the maxi-mum volume from the infotainment system'sspeakers. The various keys can also be linked to driver pro- files, which make it possible to store differentpersonal preferences (settings) in the vehicle. Additional keys can be ordered from a Volvo retailer.
Related information
• Immobilizer (p. 221)
• Alarm (p. 216)
• Child safety locks (p. 218)
• Remote key (p. 224)
• Restricted key
* (p. 226)
• Foot movement tailgate operation
* (p. 228)
• Locking/unlocking from inside the vehicle (p. 231)
• Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle(p. 232)
• Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 233)
• Starting the engine (p. 356)
Alarm
The alarm system provides a warning if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
The following conditions will trigger the alarm:
• a door/hood/tailgate are opened
• the battery is disconnected
• the alarm siren is disconnected
If a problem is detected in the alarm system, a message will be displayed in the instrumentpanel. Do not attempt to repair any of the components in the alarm system yourself; this could affect theinsurance policy on the vehicle. Contact a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitive to metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.

LOCKS AND ALARM
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Detaching the key blade
Hold the remote key with the front side
(with the Volvo symbol) toward you and move the button on lower edge of the key near thekey ring to the right. Slide the front coverslightly upward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Remove the key blade.
After use, press the key blade back into
its position in the key, put the cover back on the key and slide it into position.
> A click indicates that the cover is correctly in place.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking with the detachable key blade (p. 237)
• Child safety locks (p. 218)
Foot movement tailgate operation
*
The foot movement sensor * makes it easy and
convenient to open or close the tailgate without using your hands. 7
Foot movement sensor under the rear bumper
8
NOTE
One of the remote keys must be in your pos- session when you are behind the vehicle inorder to activate the foot movement sensor,even if the tailgate is already unlocked. This isdone to help prevent the sensor from inadver-tently opening the tailgate, for example, in acar wash.
7
Models equipped with the optional power tailgate only.
8 If the vehicle is equipped with a skid plate *, the sensor is located farther to the left under the bumper.