2015 VOLVO XC90 instrument panel

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Rear fog lights
The rear fog lights are considerably brighter than the normal taillights and should be used onlywhen conditions such as fog, rain, snow, smokeor dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to lessthan 500 ft. (150 meters).
Rear fog light button
The rear fog lights can only be used when the ignition is in mode II or if the engine is running
and the light switch is turned to
or .
Press the button to turn the fog lights on/off. The rear fog light indicator symbol
in the
instrument panel illuminates when the rear fog lights are switched on. The rear fog lights turn off automatically when the engine is turned off or when the light switch is turned to the
or positions.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
Hazard warning flashers
The hazard warning flashers should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffichazard. When the function is activated, both turn signal indicators in the instrument panel will flash.
Hazard warning flasher button
Press the button to activate the flashers. Press the button again to turn off the flashers. Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flashers may vary, depending on whereyou live.
Related information
• Using turn signals (p. 148)

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Parking lights Turn the parking lights on by turning the ring on the left-side steering wheel lever.
Lighting ring in the parking light position
Turn the ring to the position (the license
plate lighting comes on at the same time). Canadian models: If the ignition is in position II
or the engine is running, the daytime running lights will also be on. With the ring in this position, the parking lights will remain on even when the ignition is switchedoff, however, the rear parking lights will not be on if the ignition is in model 0.
In dark ambient lighting conditions, the rear park- ing lights also illuminate when the tailgate isopened to alert anyone traveling behind yourvehicle. This happens regardless of the position that the headlight control is in or which mode theignition is in.
Related information
•
Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
Approach lighting
Approach lighting activates the parking lights, outer door handle lights *, license plate lighting,
courtesy lighting and footwell lighting when you approach the vehicle.
This function is activated by unlocking the car. The time interval for this lighting can be set on the center display. The function can be deactivated/activated in the center display: 1. Tap
Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLightsExterior Lights.
3. Deselect/select
Welcome Light.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 106)
• Home safe lighting (p. 146)
• Remote key (p. 224)

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Cargo area lightingThe cargo area lighting comes on or goes off when the tailgate is opened or closed.
Ambience lighting1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsAmbient
Lighting
2. Choose among the following settings:
•
Ambient Light Intensity: Off, Low orHigh.
•
Ambient Light Level: Reduced or Full.
Mood lighting *When the overhead courtesy lighting has gone out and the engine is running, several LEDslocated near the roof console illuminate to pro-vide faint lighting to help e.g., see objects in stor-age compartments. This lighting goes out justafter the overhead courtesy lighting when thevehicle is locked. The following settings can be made for the mood lighting in the center display:
Brightness1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsInterior
Mood Lighting.
2. Press
Interior Mood Light Intensity and
choose Off, Low or High.
Change the color of the light1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsInterior
Mood Lighting.
2. Choose
By Temperature, By Theme orTheme Colors.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
Using turn signals
The turn signals are controlled using the left steering wheel lever. The turn signals flash threetimes or continuously, depending on how far upor down the lever is moved.
Turn signals
Short flashing sequenceThe driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by moving the left steeringwheel lever up or down to the first positionand releasing it. This function can be acti-vated/deactivated in the center display.
Continuous flashing sequenceMove the lever as far up or down as possible to start the turn signals.
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lever can be returned to its initial position by hand.
NOTE
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This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, check for a burned-out turnsignal bulb.
Related information
•Lighting panel and controls (p. 138)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 144)
• Settings view (p. 106)
Messages in the instrument panel and center display Information and warning messages are dis- played in the instrument panel and center dis-play.
Instrument panel
Message in the instrument panel
High-priority messages are displayed in the instrument panel. Messages may appear in different parts of the instrument panel depending on their context. Themessage will time out after a short period of timeor disappear when it has been confirmed or ifaction has been taken. Messages that need to be stored will be saved under
My car messages in
the center display's Top view. The message may be displayed along with graph- ics, symbols or buttons for e.g., confirming themessage or accepting a request.

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Service messagesThe following table lists a selection of important service messages and the action that should betaken.
MessageAction
Stop safelyAStop and switch off the engine. There is a risk of serious dam- age to the vehicleB
.
Turn off engineAStop and switch off the engine. There is a risk of serious dam- age to the vehicle B
.
Service urgentAContact a workshop B
to have
the vehicle inspected immedi- ately.
Stop safelyAContact a workshop B
to have
the vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
Book time for mainte-nanceTime for the next scheduled service. Contact a workshop B
.
Time for mainte-nanceTime for the next scheduled service. Contact a workshop B
as soon as possible.
MessageAction
Mainte- nanceoverdueTime for the next scheduled service. Contact a workshop B
. If
the service schedule is not fol- lowed, this may void all or partof the vehicle's warranty andresult in damage to vehiclecomponents.
Temporar- ily offAA function has been temporar- ily deactivated and will be reac-tivated automatically while driv-ing or after the engine isrestarted.
A Part of the message is context-dependent.
B Contact a Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Center display
Message in the center display's status bar
Messages with lower priority for the driver are shown in the center display. Most of the messages are shown in the center display's status bar. The message times out aftera short period of time or disappears if it has beenconfirmed or if action has been taken. Messages that need to be stored are saved under
My car
messages in Top view.
Some messages in the center display contain one or more buttons for e.g., confirming the mes-sage or accepting a request. Messages' form can vary and they may be dis- played with graphics, symbols or buttons for e.g.,confirming a message or accepting a request.
Pop-up messagesMessages are sometimes displayed in pop-up windows. Messages of this type have higher pri-ority than ones in the status bar and must beconfirmed or action must be taken before theydisappear. Messages that need to be stored are saved under
My car messages in Top view.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Center display overview (p. 29)

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Handling messages in the instrument panel and center display
Instrument panel
Messages in the instrument panel and the right-side steering wheel keypad
Left/right arrow keys
Confirm
Some messages in the instrument panel contain one or more buttons for e.g., confirming a mes-sage or accepting a proposal.
Handling new messagesFor messages with buttons:
1. Navigate among the buttons available by pressing the left/right arrow keys (1). 2. Confirm a choice by pressing (2).
> The message will disappear from theinstrument panel.
For messages without buttons:
–Close the message by pressing (2) or let the message time-out after a short period.
> The message will disappear from the instrument panel.
If a message needs to be saved, it will be stored in the
Car status app, which can be opened in
the center display's App view. Car message
stored in Car status application will be dis-
played at this time in the center display.
Center display
Message in the center display
Some buttons in the center display have a button (or several buttons in a pop-up) to make it possi- ble to e.g., activate/deactivate a function relatedto the message.
Handling new messagesFor messages with buttons:
–Tap the button to carry out the action or let the message time-out after a short period.
> The message will disappear from the cen-
ter display's status bar.
For messages without buttons:
–Close the message by tapping it or let the message time-out after a short period.
> The message will disappear from the cen- ter display's status bar.
If a message needs to be saved, it will be stored in the center display's Top view.
Related information
• Messages in the instrument panel and center display (p. 149)
• Using the instrument panel App menu(p. 153)

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Handling messages stored from the instrument panel and center display
Messages saved from the instrument
panel
Saved messages and possible selections in the Car
status app
Messages that have been dis- played in the instrument paneland need to be saved are stored in the
Car status app,
which can be opened in the center display's App view.
Car
message stored in Car
status application
will be displayed at this time
in the center display.
Reading saved messagesReading a saved message immediately:
–Tap the button to the right of the messageCar message stored in Car status application in the center display.
> The saved message will be displayed in the
Car status app.
Reading a saved message at a later time: 1. Open the
Car status app in the center dis-
play's App view.
> The app will open in Home view's lowest sub-view.
2. Select the
Messages tab in the app.
> A list of saved messages will be displayed.
3. Tap the arrow to the right to expand/mini- mize the message.
> More information about the message willappear in the list and the image to the left in the app will show information about themessage in graphic form.
Handling a saved messageIn expanded form, some messages have two but- tons for booking service or reading the owner'smanual. Booking service:
–With the message in expanded form, tapRequest appointment/Call to make
Appointment12 to book a service/repair
appointment. >
Request appointment: theAppointments tab will open in the app
and create a request for a service/repair appointment.
Call to make Appointment: the phone
app will start and initiate a call to your pre- ferred retailer to make a service/repairappointment.
Reading the owner's manual:
–With the message in expanded form, tapOwner's manual to read the section of the
owner's manual related to the message.
> The owner's manual will open in the cen- ter display and provide information related to the message.
Messages stored in the app will be erased auto-matically each time the engine is started.
12 Certain markets only.

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Messages saved from the center display
Saved messages and possible selections in Top view
Messages that have been shown in the center display and need to be saved are stored in thecenter display's Top view.
Reading a saved message1. Open the center display's Top view.> A list of saved messages will be displayed.The ones with an arrow to the right can be expanded.
2. Tap the arrow to the right to expand/mini- mize the message.
Handling a saved messageSome messages have a button to e.g., activate/ deactivate a function related to the message.
–Tap the button to carry out the action.
Messages saved in Top view are erased automat- ically when the engine is switched off.
Related information
• Handling messages in the instrument panel and center display (p. 151)
Using the instrument panel App menu
The App (application) menu in the instrument panel is controlled using the right-side steeringwheel keypad.
App menu and right-side steering wheel keypad
App menu
Left/right
Up/down
Confirm