2015 VOLVO XC90 service

SAFETY
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Side impact airbags
As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your vehicle, it is also equip-ped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)airbags.
The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of cer-tain side impact collisions. The SIPS airbags aredesigned to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crashseverity, angle, speed and point of impact.
NOTE
SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by theimpact. The airbags are not designed todeploy in all side impact situations.
Components in the SIPS airbag systemThis SIPS airbag system consists of a gas gener- ator, the side airbag modules built into the out-board sides of both front seat backrests, andelectronic sensors/wiring.
WARNING
• The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the structural Side Impact ProtectionSystem and the three-point seat belt sys-tem. It is not designed to deploy duringcollisions from the front or rear of thevehicle or in rollover situations.
• The use of seat covers on the front seatsmay impede SIPS airbag deployment.
• No objects, accessory equipment or stick-ers may be placed on, attached to orinstalled near the SIPS airbag system orin the area affected by SIPS airbagdeployment.
• Never try to open or repair any compo-nents of the SIPS airbag system. Thisshould be done only by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
• In order for the SIPS airbag to provide itsbest protection, both front seat occupantsshould sit in an upright position with theseat belt properly fastened.
• Failure to follow these instructions canresult in injury to the occupants of thevehicle in the event of an accident.
Related information
• Airbag system (p. 83)
• Seat belts (p. 58)

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Sub-categoriesSettings
Gracenote®Personal
VideoPersonal
Communication
Sub-categoriesSettings
Phone–
Text Messages–
Bluetooth–
Wi-FiGlobal
Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotGlobal
Vehicle Modem InternetGlobal
Volvo On Call–
Volvo Service NetworksGlobal
Climate
The main category Climate has no sub-catego-
ries. All settings in this category are personal.
System
Sub-categoriesSettings
Driver ProfilePersonal
Date & Time–
LanguagePersonal
Sub-categoriesSettings
Keyboard LayoutsGlobal
Voice ControlPersonal
UnitsPersonal
Storage–
Software Updates–
Global Reset–
Services–
Related information
• Center display overview (p. 29)
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 39)
• Using the center display (p. 46)
Categories in Settings view
Settings view consists of a number of main cate- gories and sub-categories that contain settingsand information for many of the vehicle's fea-tures and functions.
The main categories in Settings view are: My
Car, Sound, Navigation, Media,Communication, Climate and System.
Each main category, in turn, contains several sub- categories with possible settings. The tableshows the first level of sub-categories. The possi-ble settings for a function or area are describedin greater detail in their respective articles in theowner's manual. For system settings not descri-bed in the respective articles, see "Changing sys-tem settings in Settings view." Certain settings are personal, which means that they can be saved in a driver profile. Other set-tings are global and are not linked to a driver pro-file. The table indicates if a category's settings are personal, global or a combination of the two.
My Car
Sub-categoriesSettings
DisplaysPersonal
IntelliSafeCombination
Park AssistGlobal

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Sub-categoriesSettings
Drive Mode/Individual Drive
Mode*
Combination
LightsCombination
MirrorsPersonal
LockingCombination
Electric Parking BrakeCombination
SeatsCombination
WipersCombination
SuspensionGlobal
Exterior SoundPersonal
Sound
Sub-categoriesSettings
Sound Experience*Personal
TonePersonal
BalancePersonal
System VolumesCombination
Navigation
Sub-categoriesSettings
MapPersonal
RoutePersonal
TrafficPersonal
GuidancePersonal
SystemPersonal
Media
Sub-categoriesSettings
AM/FM radioPersonal
SiriusXMPersonal
Gracenote ®Personal
VideoPersonal
Communication
Sub-categoriesSettings
Phone–
Text Messages–
Bluetooth–
Wi-FiGlobal
Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotGlobal
Sub-categoriesSettings
Vehicle Modem InternetGlobal
Volvo On Call–
Volvo Service NetworksGlobal
Climate
The main category Climate has no sub-catego-
ries. The settings in this category are personal.
System
Sub-categoriesSettings
Driver ProfilePersonal
Date & Time–
LanguagePersonal
Keyboard LayoutsGlobal
Voice ControlPersonal
UnitsPersonal
Storage–
Software Updates–
Global Reset–
Services–

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.109
Related information
•Driver profiles (p. 112)
• Settings view (p. 106)
• Changing system settings in Settings view (p. 109)
Changing system settings in Settings view
Settings view's main category
System contains
general settings and information, such as lan- guage, units of measure, etc.
The system settings under Driver Profile, Date
& Time, Keyboard Layouts, Voice Control,Software Updates, Global Reset andServices are described in their respective arti-
cles in the owner's manual.
Changing system languages1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap Settings.
2. Tap
SystemLanguage.
3. Select a new system language. Languages that can be used for voice commands are indicated by a voice control symbol.
> This change affects the language used inthe instrument panel, center display and the head-up display *.
Changing units of measure
Changing length and volume units1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap Settings.
2. Tap
SystemUnitsUnits. 3. Select one of the following measurement
standards:
•
Metric: kilometers, liters and degrees Cel-
sius.
•
Imperial: miles, gallons and degrees Cel-
sius.
•
US: miles, gallons and degrees Fahren-
heit.
> This change affects the units of measure used in the instrument panel, center dis- play and the head-up display *
Changing tire inflation pressure units1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap Settings.
2. Tap
SystemUnitsTire Pressure.
3. Select a unit of measure for tire pressure. > This changes the tire inflation pressureunits used in the
Car status app in the
center display.
Viewing storage information1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap Settings.
2. Tap
SystemStorage.
> Storage information for the vehicle's hard drive will be displayed, including total capacity, available capacity and theamount of storage space used by theapps that have been installed.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.119
1.
Tap Head-up display adjustments in the
center display's Function view.
2. Use the right-side steering wheel keypad to adjust the HUD's brightness and height posi- tion on the windshield in the driver's field ofvision.
Reduce brightness
Increase brightness
Higher position
Lower position
Confirm
This selection can be saved as a personal setting in a driver profile.
Adapting brightnessThe brightness of the graphics displayed in the HUD are also automatically adjusted according toambient lighting conditions. HUD brightness isalso affected by adjustments to the brightness ofthe other displays in the vehicle.
Power front seat * memory functionThe position of the HUD can be stored in the power seat's memory function.
Replacing the windshieldVehicles with a head-up display have a specialtype of windshield meeting the requirements fordisplaying projected information. If the windshield has to be replaced, contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician orauthorized workshop. The correct type of replace-ment windshield must be used for a head-up dis-play.
Calibrating the horizontal positionIf the windshield has been replaced, it may benecessary to calibrate the HUD's horizontal posi-tion. This means that the projected image willhave to be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.To do so: 1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap
Settings.
2. Select
My CarDisplaysHead-Up
Display Calibration.
3. Use the buttons on the right-side steering wheel keypad to calibrate the horizontal posi- tion.
Rotate counterclockwise
Rotate clockwise
Confirm
CleaningWipe the glass covering the HUD projection unit carefully with a clean and dry (or very slightlydamp if necessary) microfiber cloth.

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Indicator symbols in the instrument panelThe indicator symbols alert the driver when cer- tain functions are activated, that a system isactively working or that a fault may have occur-red in a system or function.
SymbolExplanation
Information, see the text mes- sage in the instrument panel The information symbol illuminates in combination with a text mes-sage if one of the vehicle's sys-tems requires the driver's atten-tion. The information symbol canalso illuminate in combination withother symbols.
A
B
Brake system
SymbolExplanation
A
B
ABS brake system This symbol indicates a possible fault in the ABS braking function.The vehicle's normal brakes willstill function but without ABSbrake modulation.
A
B
Parking brake/Auto-brake This function keeps the vehicle at a standstill after it has stopped.The symbol is on when the func-tion is activated and the brakes orparking brake are being used.
Tire pressure system The symbol illuminates to indicate low tire pressure or a fault in thetire pressure system.
Malfunction indicator light (check engine light) This symbol will illuminate if there is a fault in the emissions controlsystem. If this happens, pleasehave your vehicle checked by atrained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible.
SymbolExplanation
Left/right turn signals Both turn signal indicators will flash when the hazard warningflashers are being used.
Forward lights
Active Bending Lights (ABL) This symbol will illuminate if there is a fault in the ABL system.
Automatic/active high beams on The symbol will be blue when the automatic high beams are on.
Automatic/active high beams off The symbol will be white when
the automatic high beams are off.
High beam indicator The symbol will illuminate when the high beams are on or whenhigh beam flash is being used.

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SymbolMeaning
Airbags Stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not continue driving. If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remainson after the vehicle has beenstarted, the airbag system's diag-nostic functions have detected afault. Have the system(s) inspec-ted by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician as soonas possible.
A
B
Brake system If this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level may be too low.Stop the vehicle in a safe placeand check the level in the brakefluid reservoir. See also the warn-ing following this table.
SymbolMeaning
A
B
Parking brake This symbol flashes while the parking brake is being applied andthen glows steadily when theparking brake has been set. If the symbol flashes in any other situation, this indicates a fault. Seethe text message in the instru-ment panel.
SymbolMeaning
Oil pressure If the symbol illuminates during driving, stop the vehicle, theengine oil level is too low. Stop theengine immediately and check theengine oil level. Add oil if neces-sary. If the oil level is normal andthe symbol remains illuminated,have the vehicle towed to thenearest authorized Volvo work-shop or trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Generator not charging This symbol illuminates during driving if a fault has occurred inthe electrical system. Contact anauthorized Volvo workshop ortrained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
AUS models
B Canadian models

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WARNING
•If the fluid level is below the
MIN mark in
the brake fluid reservoir or if a warning message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the vehicle towed
to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake systeminspected.
• If the
BRAKE and ABS symbols illumi-
nate at the same time, there is a risk ofreduced vehicle stability.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 126)
Compass
The rear-view mirror has an integrated compass that shows the direction in which the vehicle istraveling.
Rearview mirror with compass
Eight different directions are shown with the abbreviations: N (north) NE (northeast) E (east),SE (southeast) S (south), SW (southwest) W(west) NW (northwest)
Switching the compass on/offThe compass is displayed automatically when the vehicle is started or in ignition mode II.
To switch the compass on/off:
–Use a pen, paperclip or similar object and press in the button on the underside of themirror.
Related information
• Calibrating the compass (p. 137)
• Ignition modes (p. 355)