2016 VOLVO XC90 T8 instrument panel

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Resetting user data when the vehicle changes ownersWhen the vehicle changes owners, all user set- tings should be reset to the factory defaults.
When the vehicle changes owners, it is essential to reset all user data and system settings to theirfactory defaults, including Volvo On Call.
Related information
• Resetting the settings view (p. 115)
• Volvo ID (p. 31)
Ambient temperature sensor
The ambient temperature sensor displays the temperature outside the vehicle in the instrumentpanel.
Location of the ambient temperature sensor in 12" (upper) and 8" (lower) instrument panels (temperatureshown here in degrees Celsius)
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is between 23° and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), a snowflakesymbol will be displayed next to the tempera-ture. This symbol serves as a warning for pos-sible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your
vehicle. At low speeds or when the vehicle is not mov- ing, the temperature readings may be slightlyhigher than the actual ambient temperature.
SettingsChanging measurement standard in the center display:
1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap
Settings.
2. Tap
SystemUnits.
3. Select measurement standard,
Metric,Imperial or US.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 127)
• Climate system sensors (p. 179)

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Clock The clock is displayed in the instrument panel and in the center display.
Location of the clock in the instrument panel in 12" (upper) and 8" (lower) instrument panels
Certain messages and other information in the instrument panel may temporarily obscure theclock. In the center display, the clock is located at the upper right of the status bar.
Settings for date and time
Select SettingsSystemDate & Time in
the center display's Top view to change the for- mat for displaying date or time. Set the date and time by tapping the up or down arrows on the center display.
Automatic time
The function Automatic Time is also available,
which adjusts the time zone automatically, depending on the vehicle's location. If
Automatic
Time has not been selected, set the date and
time manually by tapping the up or down arrows on the center display.
Daylight savings time
In certain countries, an automatic change to day- light savings time can be selected by activating
Auto. If the automatic change is not available,
change to daylight savings time by selecting Onor Off.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 127)
• Center display overview (p. 32)
• Using the center display (p. 49)
Head-up display (HUD)
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The head-up display provides information such as speed, cruise control functions, navigation,traffic sign information, incoming phone calls,etc. at the base of the windshield in the driver'sfield of vision.
Incoming phone call
The HUD supplements the instrument panel and projects information on the lower section of thewindshield. The projected information can only beseen from the driver's seat.
CAUTION
The HUD's projection unit is located in the dashboard. Avoid scratching or placingobjects on the unit's glass surface.

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Example of information in the head-up display. The infor- mation shown is generic and may vary slightly from mar-ket to market or in terms of units of measure
Speed
Cruise control
Navigation
Road signs
Symbols such as the following ones may appear temporarily in the HUD. If the warning symbol appears, read thewarning text in the instrument panel.
If the information symbol appears, read the warning text in the instrumentpanel.
NOTE
If the City Safety is activated, the information in the HUD will be replaced by a City Safety-related graphic. This graphic will illuminateeven if the HUD is turned off.
A graphic for the City Safety flashes to attract the driv- er's attention
NOTE
The driver's ability to see information in the HUD may be impeded by: •the use of polarizing sunglasses
• not sitting in the center of the driver's seat
• objects on the HUD projector glass onthe dashboard
• certain ambient lighting conditions
• certain types of vision problems, whichmay also result in headaches or eyestrain.
• Activating/deactivating and settings forHUD are only possible when an image isprojected on the windshield. The enginemust be running.
Activating/deactivating HUDHUD can be activated in two ways in the center display:
Via Function view
Tap the Head-up display but-
ton.

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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. Never use strong stain removers. For difficult cleaning conditions, a special cleaning agent canbe purchased at a Volvo retailer.
Related information
• Center display overview (p. 32)
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 42)
Voice control
Voice commands make it possible for the driver to voice-control certain functions in the mediaplayer, a Bluetooth-connected cell phone, cli- mate system and the Volvo navigation system *.
Voice control offers convenience and enables the driver to keep his/her hands on the steeringwheel and concentrate on driving and the trafficsituation around the vehicle.
WARNING
As the driver, you have full responsibility for operating the vehicle safely and adhering toall applicable traffic regulations.
Input to the system is in dialog form and compri- ses commands from the driver and a verbalresponse from the system. The voice control system uses the same micro- phone as the Bluetooth hands-free system and system responses come via the infotainment sys-tem's speakers. In certain cases, text messages are also provided in the instrument panel. The functions are controlled using the right-side steering wheel keypad and settings are madefrom the center console.
System updates
The voice control system is being constantly improved and updates should be downloaded foroptimal functionality. See the support sitesupport.volvocars.com.
Related information
•
Using voice commands (p. 121)
• Voice control settings (p. 125)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 122)
• Voice control for cell phones (p. 122)
• System updates (p. 474)
• Navigation system voice commands (p. 124)
• Climate system voice commands (p. 123)

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Voice control settings
There are a number of settings that can be made for the voice control system.
Open the center display's Top view and tap
SettingsSystemVoice Control and
select settings. •
Repeat Mode
•Gender
•Speech Rate
Sound settings
Open Top view and tap SettingsSound
System VolumesVoice Control.
Changing languages
The voice control system only understands the languages marked by the
symbol in the list
of possible system languages. Changing the language for this system also affects menus, messages and help texts. Open Top view and tap
SettingsSystemLanguage.
Related information
• Voice control (p. 120)
• Using voice commands (p. 121)
• Navigation system voice commands (p. 124)
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel
The 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.

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SymbolExplanation
Lane keeping aid White symbol: lane keeping aid on and marker lines detected. Gray symbol: lane keeping aid on and no marker lines detected. Yellow symbol: lane keeping aid active
Lane keeping aid and rain sen- sor White symbol: lane keeping aid on and marker lines detected. Rainsensor on. Gray symbol: lane keeping aid on and no marker lines detected.Rain sensor on.
AUS models
B Canadian models
C XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid only.
Door/hood/tailgate/fuel filler door
reminder
If a door or the hood/tailgate/fuel filler door are not closed properly, the information or warningsymbol will illuminate and a graphic will be dis-played in instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in asafe place as soon as possible and close thedoor, etc.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 127)
• Warning symbols in the instrument panel (p. 137)
• Door and seat belt reminders (p. 67)
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays vehicle- and driv- ing-related information.
The gauges, indicators, symbols and functions displayed in the instrument panel depend on theequipment/systems installed in the vehicle andwhich functions are currently activated. The instrument panel is available in two versions: 12" and 8". Some of the functions listed below are optional.
WARNING
• If the instrument panel is not functioning properly, information about e.g., brakes,airbags or other safety-related messagescannot be displayed and the driver cannotbe alerted to possible problems.
• If the instrument panel turns off, does notactivate when the ignition is switched onor is completely/partially not possible toread, do not drive the vehicle. Contact atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.

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12" instrument panel
Left side
•Speedometer
• Trip odometer
• Odometer
• Cruise control/speed limiter information
• Road sign information
Center
•Indicator and warning symbols
• Ambient temperature sensor
• Clock
• Messages (and in certain cases also graph- ics)
• Distance to empty tank
• Distance to discharged hybrid battery (eDTE:electrical Distance to Empty) •
Door and seat belt status
• Hybrid battery charge information
• Compass
• Media player
• Navigation system map
• Cell phone
• Voice control
Right side
• Tachometer (depending on current driving mode)
• Fuel gauge
• Battery gauge
• Gear indicator
• Current driving mode (Hybrid, Off Road, Save,Pure, Power and AWD)
• ECO gauge (depending on current drivingmode)
• Current fuel consumption
• Hybrid battery's charge level
• App menu (activated using the right-sidesteering wheel keypad)
Activating the instrument panelThe instrument panel is activated as soon as a door is opened (i.e., ignition mode
0). After a
short period, the panel will go out if it is not used. To reactivate it, do one of the following: •
Press the brake pedal
• Turn the start knob to
START and release it
(without pressing the brake pedal). This acti- vates ignition mode I
• Open one of the doors

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Instrument panel settings
Some of the settings for the instrument panel can be made in the App menu (see also the arti-cle "Instrument panel app menu"). The following settings can be made in the center display's Top view under:
SettingsMy CarDisplays:
•
Driver Display Center Area: Select what is
displayed in the background (center) of the instrument panel. The options are: (
Show no
information in the background, Show
information for current playing media orShow navigation even if no route is set
) 8
. In the 12" instrument panel, the infor-
mation is shown in the center and in the 8" instrument panel, it is shown in the field atthe upper right.
•
Themes. Select a theme (appearance). The
options are: (Glass, Minimalistic,Performance or Chrome Rings).
The system language can be changed under
SettingsSystemChoose system
language. This change affects the language
used in all displays.
Related information
• Instrument panel App menu (p. 129)
• Warning symbols in the instrument panel (p. 137) •
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 125)
Instrument panel App menu The App (application) menu in the instrument panel provides quick access to commonly usedfunctions in certain apps.
In some cases, the App menu can be used instead of the center display
The App menu is displayed in the instrument panel and is controlled using the right-side steer-ing wheel keypad. This menu makes it possible totoggle between apps or functions in apps withoutremoving your hands from the steering wheel.
App menu functionsThe following apps and their functions can becontrolled from the App menu:
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The 8" instrument panel only shows guidance instructions. The 12" instrument panel only shows the map. See the navigation manual for additional information.