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Starting or moving a vehicle in safety mode88
Airbag system 89
Driver/passenger side airbags 89
Inflatable curtains 92
Side impact airbags 93
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Trip computer96
Displaying trip computer information 97
Displaying trip statistics 98
HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System *99
Programming the HomeLink ®
Wire-
less Control System * 100
Instruments and controls 103
Adjusting the power door mirrors 105
Laminated panoramic roof *
106
Operating the laminated panoramic roof *
107
Power windows 109
Operating the power windows 109
Rearview mirror 110
Using sun shades 111
Settings view 111
Categories in Settings view 112
Changing system settings in Set- tings view 114
Changing settings in apps 115
Resetting the settings view 115
Resetting user data when the vehiclechanges owners 116
Ambient temperature sensor 116
Clock 117
Head-up display (HUD) *
117
Voice control
120
Using voice commands 121
Voice control for cell phones 122
Voice control for radio and media 122
Climate system voice commands 123
Navigation system voice commands 124
Voice control settings 125
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel 125
Instrument panel 127
Instrument panel App menu 129
Hybrid-related information in the instrument panel 130
Instrument panel licenses 132
Warning symbols in the instrument panel 137
Compass 139
Calibrating the compass 139
Lighting panel and controls 140
Low beam headlights 142
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) 142
High and low beam headlights 143
Active Bending Lights *
145
Brake lights 146
Rear fog lights 146
Hazard warning flashers 147
Parking lights 147
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Approach lighting148
Home safe lighting 148
Passenger compartment lighting 148
Using turn signals 151
Messages in the instrument panel and center display 151
Handling messages in the instru-ment panel and center display 153
Handling messages stored from theinstrument panel and center display 154
Using the instrument panel App menu 156
Using the windshield wipers 156
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor 157
Windshield and headlight washers 158
Tailgate window wiper and washer 159
Steering wheel 160
Adjusting the steering wheel 161
Seats 161
Manually operated front seats 162
Power front seats *
163
Adjusting power front seats *
163
Adjusting the passenger's seat from the driver's seat * 164
Using the power seat memory function *
164
Multifunctional front seats *
165
Adjusting function settings in the multifunctional front seats *166
Rear seats 169
Easy access to and from the driver seat 169
Adjusting the second row head restraints 170
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt 171
Folding the second row backrests 172
Moving the second row seats for- ward/rearward 174
Getting into and out of the third rowof seats 174
Folding the third row backrests 175
CLIMATE
Climate control system178
Perceived temperature 178
Climate system sensors 179
Parking climate (preconditioning) 179
Activating/deactivating the parking climate timer 181
Activating/deactivating the climate comfort retaining function *181
Preconditioning timer 182
Setting the parking climate (precon- ditioning) timer 182
Starting and stopping preconditioning 184
Preconditioning symbols and messages 185
Air quality 186
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) *
186
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) *
186
Passenger compartment air filter 187
Automatic climate control 187
Climate system controls 188
Climate system controls in the centerdisplay 189
Rear climate system controls on thetunnel console 190
Setting the blower speed 191
Setting the temperature 192
Turning recirculation on and off 194
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Electrical current for charging the hybrid bat- tery
Electric motor for powering the rear wheels
Hybrid battery
Drive modes (change in the center display or by using the drive mode control in the tunnelconsole)
Instrument panel showing unique hybrid-rela- ted information
WARNING
Please be aware that there is no sound from the engine when the vehicle is being poweredby the electric motor and it may be difficult todetect by children, pedestrians, cyclists andanimals. This is especially true at low speeds.
High-voltage electrical current
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.
Hybrid-unique functions
Drive modes
Different drive modes can be selected while driv- ing, e.g., electric power only or a combination ofelectric and gasoline power. The vehicle calcu-lates the optimal combination of drivability, drivingexperience, environmental impact and fuel econ-omy for the selected drive mode. See also thearticle "Drive modes" for additional information.
Instrument panel
In certain driving situations, hybrid-unique infor- mation may be displayed in the instrument panel,such as: a hybrid battery gauge (current chargelevel), the current drive mode, a symbol that illu-minates when the gasoline engine is being used,a Hybrid Guide and the level of energy regenera-tion.
Preconditioning
In order to function optimally, the hybrid battery (and its related electrical systems) and the gaso-line engine (and its drive systems) should be atthe correct operating temperature. The hybridbattery's capacity is reduced considerably if it istoo cold or hot. Preconditioning prepares thevehicle's drive systems and passenger compart-ment before the vehicle is driven to help reducewear and energy consumption.
Charging the hybrid battery
CAUTION
Never connect the charging cable if there is a risk of thunderstorms/lightning.
The XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid uses a lithium-ion battery that can be charged in severalways:
• A charging cable can be connected from the vehicle to a 110-volt AC socket. Chargingtime depends on the strength of the current.
• When the brakes are applied lightly, the elec-tric motor is used for engine braking, duringwhich the vehicle's kinetic energy is conver-ted into electric current that is used to helprecharge the hybrid battery.
• The hybrid battery is also recharged to a cer-tain extent when the gasoline engine is inoperation.
Related information
•Drive modes (p. 390)
• Hybrid-related information in the instrumentpanel (p. 130)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 383)
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.23
Information when it's needed, where it's needed
Information is presented in different displays depending on how it should be prioritized (generic illustration)
Head-up-display*
The head up-display presents types of informa- tion that the driver should be aware of immedi- ately, such as traffic warnings, speed informationand navigation. Road sign information and incom-ing phone calls are also displayed here. Thehead-up display is controlled from the right-sidesteering wheel keypad and the center display.
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays information such as speed, an incoming phone call or the track
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Center display
Many of the vehicle's main functions are con- trolled from the center display, a touchscreen thatreacts to taps or other gestures. The number ofphysical buttons is thereby minimized. The screencan be operated with or without gloves. The center display is used to control e.g., the cli- mate and infotainment systems and to adjust the power seats
*. The information shown here can be
dealt with by the driver or the front seat passen- ger.
Voice control system
The voice control system ena- bles the driver to operate cer-tain vehicle functions withoutremoving his/her hands fromthe steering wheel and itunderstands natural speech.Use voice commands to e.g.,
play a track on the infotainment system, make aphone call, raise the passenger compartmenttemperature or to read a text message.
For additional information about all of the func- tions/system, see the respective articles in theon-board owner's manual or the printed supple-ment.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 49)
• Center display overview (p. 32)
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 42)
• Head-up display (HUD)
* (p. 117)
• Instrument panel (p. 127)
• Voice control (p. 120)
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Function view: vehicle functions can be acti- vated/deactivated by tapping. Certain func-tions are called "trigger functions", which open settings windows, e.g.,
Camera and
parking functions. Settings for the head-up display * are also started from Function view
but the actual interaction is controlled from the steering wheel keypad buttons and theinstrument panel.
Home view: the initial view shown when the center display is started.
App (Application) view: shows apps that have been downloaded (third-party apps) as well as ones for integrated functions such as
FM
radio. Tap an icon to open the app.
Status bar: vehicle activities are shown at the top of the screen. Network/connection infor-mation is shown on the left side of the bar.Media-related information, the clock andinformation about background activities areshown to the right.
Top view: pull down the tab to open Top view. From here, you can access Settings,Owner's manual and stored messages.
Navigation: leads to map navigation. Tap the sub-view to expand it.
Media: the most recently used media-related apps. Tap the sub-view to expand it.
Phone: used to access phone-related func- tions. Tap the sub-view to expand it.
The extra sub-view: the most recently used apps/vehicle functions that do not belong inany of the other sub-views are listed here.Tap the sub-view to expand it.
Climate bar: information and direct access to settings such as temperature, seat heating *
and blower speed. Tap the symbol at the center of the Climate bar to open Climateview for additional settings.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 49)
• Function view buttons (p. 40)
• Symbols in the center display status bar (p. 47)
• Settings view (p. 111)
• Media player (p. 421)
• Phone (p. 414)
• Climate system controls in the center display(p. 189)
• Cleaning the center display (p. 515)
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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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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.