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and qualified Volvo service technician before installing any accessory in or on your vehicle.
• Accessories that have not been approved byVolvo may or may not be specifically testedfor compatibility with your vehicle. Addition-ally, an inexperienced installer may not befamiliar with some of your car's systems.
• Any of your car's performance and safetysystems could be adversely affected if youinstall accessories that Volvo has not tested,or if you allow accessories to be installed bysomeone unfamiliar with your vehicle.
• Damage caused by unapproved or improperlyinstalled accessories may not be covered byyour new vehicle warranty. See your Warrantyand Service Records Information booklet formore warranty information. Volvo assumes noresponsibility for death, injury, or expensesthat may result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner and for comply-ing with current statutes and regulations. It is also essential to maintain and service the vehicle according to Volvo's recommendationsas stated in the owner's information and theservice and warranty booklet. If the on-board information differs from the printed owner's manual, the printed informa-tion always takes precedence.
Related information
• Volvo Structural Parts Statement (p. 29)
Volvo Structural Parts Statement
Volvo has always been and continues to be a leader in automotive safety.
Volvo engineers and manufactures vehicles designed to help protect vehicle occupants in theevent of a collision. Volvos are designed to absorb the impact of a collision. This energy absorption system including,but not limited to, structural components such asbumper reinforcement bars, bumper energyabsorbers, frames, rails, fender aprons, A-pillars,B-pillars and body panels must work together tomaintain cabin integrity and protect the vehicleoccupants. The supplemental restraint system including but not limited to air bags, side curtain air bags, anddeployment sensors work together with theabove components to provide proper timing forair bag deployment. Due to the above, Volvo Cars of North America does not support the use of aftermarket, alterna-tive or anything other than original Volvo parts forcollision repair. In addition Volvo does not support the use or re- use of structural components from an existingvehicle that has been previously damaged.Although these parts may appear equivalent, it isdifficult to tell if the parts have been previouslyreplaced with non-OE parts or if the part hasbeen damaged as a result of a prior collision. The

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Symbols in the center display status bar
The following table provides an overview of the symbols used in the center display's status bar.
The status bar shows current vehicle activities and in certain cases, also their status. Due to lim-ited space in the status bar, not all symbols willbe displayed at all times.
SymbolMeaning
Roaming activated.
Cell phone network signal strength.
Bluetooth device connected.
Bluetooth activated but no device connected.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Tethering activated. (Wi-Fi hotspot).
Vehicle modem activated.
Connected to the Internet via USB.
Type of cell phone connection (2G, 3G, etc.).
SymbolMeaning
Remote diagnostics active.
Action in progress.
Preconditioning A
in progress.
Audio source being played.
Audio source paused.
Phone call in progress.
Audio source muted.
News broadcasts from current radio station B
.
Traffic information being received B
.
Clock.
A Hybrid models only.
B Not available in all markets.
Related information
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 42)
• Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 125) •
Warning symbols in the instrument panel(p. 137)
• Messages in the instrument panel and centerdisplay (p. 151)

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Using the owner's manualReading your owner's manual is a good way of familiarizing yourself with the features and sys-tems in your vehicle.
On-board owner's manualReading the owner's manual is a good way to become familiar with your vehicle and to learn toutilize the features and functions that it offers.Pay particular attention to the warnings provided. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or designwithout notice and without incurring obligation. © Volvo Car Corporation
Printed owner's informationWe advise keeping printed owner's information in the vehicle for quick access to necessary infor-mation and how to contact Volvo if help isrequired.
IllustrationsSome of the illustrations used in your owner'sinformation may be generic and will give a gen-eral view of a certain feature or function. Forexample, some illustrations describing climatesystem functions may display a temperature indegrees Celsius but the same information appliesto Fahrenheit.
Options and accessoriesOptional or accessory equipment described inthis manual is indicated by an asterisk. Optional or accessory equipment may not be available in all countries or markets. Please notethat some vehicles may be equipped differently,depending on special legal requirements. Contact your Volvo retailer for additional informa- tion.
FootnotesCertain pages of this manual contain informationin the form of footnotes at the bottom of thepage. This information supplements the text thatthe footnote number refers to (a letter is used ifthe footnote refers to text in a table).
MessagesThere are several displays in the vehicle thatshow messages generated by various systemsand functions in the vehicle. The appearance ofthese texts differs slightly from normal texts (for example:
Phone, Accept).
DecalsThere are various types of decals in the vehicle whose purpose is to provide important informa-tion in a clear and concise way. The importanceof these decals is explained as follows, indescending order of importance.
Risk of injury
Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning back- ground, white text/image on a black background.Decals of this type are used to indicate potentialdanger. Ignoring a warning of this type couldresult in serious injury or death.

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Risk of damage to the vehicle
White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black or blue warning background and space fora message. If the information on decals of thistype is ignored, damage to the vehicle couldresult.
Information
White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black background. These decals provide generalinformation.
NOTE
The decals shown in the Owner

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Saving/deleting favorites
Save an article as a favorite by tapping the star (
) at the upper right when an article is open.
The star symbol will be filled in (
) when its arti-
cle has been saved as a favorite. To delete a favorite, tap its star again.
Using the search function1. Tap the magnifying glass icon () in the
owner's manual's upper menu. A keyboard will appear at the bottom of the screen.
2. Enter a word, e.g., "seat belt." > Suggested articles will be displayed asmore characters are entered.
3. Confirm by tapping the article. To leave search mode tap the up-arrow next to thesearch box.
Related information
• On-board digital owner's manual (p. 55)
• Using the center display keyboard (p. 35)
Glass
Laminated glass
The windshield and panoramic roof
* are made of
laminated glass, which is reinforced to help pre- vent break-ins and to provide additional sound-proofing. Laminated glass is optional for theother side windows.
Laminated glass symbol 5
Related information
•
Laminated panoramic roof
* (p. 106)
• Power windows (p. 109)
• Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 195)
• Using sun shades (p. 111)
• Rearview mirror (p. 110)
• Power windows (p. 109)
• Head-up display (HUD)
* (p. 117)
• Activating/deactivating the rain sensor (p. 157)
• Windshield and headlight washers (p. 158)
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 159)
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup- ports certification by the National Institute forAutomotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.).
Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas. Besidespassing exams, each technician must also haveworked in the field for two or more years before acertificate is issued. These professional techni-cians are best able to analyze vehicle problemsand perform the necessary maintenance proce-dures to keep your Volvo at peak operating con-dition.
XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid
Technicians performing work on a vehicle with electrification should also have the necessarytraining and specialized certification required forperforming repairs and/or maintenance on avehicle with electrification.
WARNING
A number of electrical components in the XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid usehigh-voltage current and can be extremelydangerous if handled incorrectly. These com-ponents and any orange wiring in the vehiclemay only be handled by trained and qualifiedVolvo service technicians.
5 This symbol is not shown on the windshield or panoramic roof.

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General safety information The vehicle is equipped with a number of safety systems for the driver and passengers.
In the event of an accident, there are a number of sensors in the vehicle that react and triggersafety systems such as Roll Stability Control, air-bags, seat belt pretensioners, etc., depending onthe severity of the collision. There are alsomechanical systems such as the WhiplashProtection System.
Warning symbol in the instrument panelThe warning symbol in the instrumentpanel illuminates when the ignition is in mode II or higher. It will go out after
approx. 6 seconds if no faults are
detected in the airbag system.
WARNING
• If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminateswhile you are driving, have the vehicleinspected by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician as soon as possible.
• Never try to repair any component or partof the SRS yourself. Any interference inthe system could cause malfunction andserious injury. All work on these systemsshould be performed by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician. If the dedicated warning symbol is not functioning, the general warning sym-bol will illuminate instead and the samemessage will be displayed in the instru-
ment panel.
Related information
• Safety during pregnancy (p. 62)
• Seat belts (p. 64)
• Airbag system (p. 89)
• Safety mode (p. 87)
• Whiplash protection system (p. 63)
• Child safety (p. 68)
Occupant safety Safety is Volvo's cornerstone.
Volvo's concern for safetyOur concern for safety dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line.Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safetycages, and energy-absorbing impact zones weredesigned into Volvo vehicles long before it wasfashionable or required by government regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety fea-tures and to refine those already in our vehicles.You can help. We would appreciate hearing yoursuggestions about improving automobile safety.We also want to know if you ever have a safetyconcern with your vehicle. Call us in the U.S. at:1-800-458-1552 or in Canada at:1-800-663-8255.

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Related information
•Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 65)
• Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 163)
• Manually operated front seats (p. 162)
Whiplash protection system
The Whiplash protection system (WHIPS) con- sists of specially designed hinges and bracketson the front seat backrests designed to helpabsorb some of the energy generated in a colli-sion from the rear (when the vehicle is rear-ended).
FunctionIn the event of certain rear-end collisions, the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrestsare designed to change position slightly to allowthe backrest/head restraint to help support theoccupant's head before moving slightly rearward.This movement helps absorb some of the forcesthat could result in whiplash.
WARNING
• The WHIPS system is designed to sup- plement the other safety systems in yourvehicle. For this system to function prop-erly, the three-point seat belt must beworn. Please be aware that no systemcan prevent all possible injuries that mayoccur in an accident.
• The WHIPS system is designed to func-tion in certain collisions from the rear,depending on the crash severity, angleand speed.
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Occupants in the front seats must never sit out of position. The occupant's backmust be as upright as comfort allows andbe against the seat back with the seatbelt properly fastened.
• If your vehicle has been involved in a rear-end collision, the front seat backrestsmust be inspected by a trained and quali-fied Volvo service technician, even if theseats appear to be undamaged. Certaincomponents in the WHIPS system mayneed to be replaced.
• Do not attempt to service any componentin the WHIPS system yourself.
WARNING
•Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the function ofthe WHIPS system.
• If the rear seat backrests are foldeddown, cargo must be secured to preventit from sliding forward against the frontseat backrests in the event of a collisionfrom the rear. This could interfere withthe action of the WHIPS system.

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Do not place any objects behind the front seats that could impede the WHIPS function
WARNING
Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat or a rear-facing childseat could impede the function of the WHIPSsystem. If the rear seat is folded down, theoccupied front seats must be adjusted for-ward so that they do not touch the folded rearseat.
Related information
• General safety information (p. 60)
• Rear Collision Warning (RCW) (p. 292)
• Manually operated front seats (p. 162)
• Power front seats
* (p. 163)
Seat belts
Seat belts should always be worn by all occu- pants of your vehicle. Children should be prop-erly restrained, using an infant, car, or boosterseat determined by age, weight and height.
Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.
Reversible seat belt pretensionersReversible seat belt pretensioners is a system inthe front seats that pulls the seat belts slightlytaut prior to a collision. This function helps posi-tion the front seat occupants to help improve theeffects of other safety systems, e.g., the airbagsystem.
Seat belt maintenanceCheck periodically that the seat belts are in goodcondition. Use water and a mild detergent forcleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function asfollows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly onthe strap.
WARNING
• Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician only.
• Any device used to induce slack into theshoulder belt portion of the three-pointbelt system will have a detrimental effecton the amount of protection available toyou in the event of a collision.
• The seat back should not be tilted too farback. The shoulder belt must be taut inorder to function properly.
• Do not use child safety seats or childbooster cushions/backrests in the frontpassenger's seat. We also recommendthat children who have outgrown thesedevices sit in the rear seat with the seatbelt properly fastened.
Related information
• Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 65)
• Door and seat belt reminders (p. 67)
• Seat belt pretensioners (p. 65)