2017 VOLVO S90 instrument panel

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Changing the remote key's battery The remote key can be opened if the battery needs to be replaced.
The battery should be replaced if:The information symbol illuminates and
Vehicle key bat. low See Owner's
manual is displayed in the instrument
panel.
and/or if the locks do not react after several attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle with the remote keywithin approx. 65 feet (20 meters) of the vehicle.
NOTE
If the locks do not react, move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it again.
The battery in the smaller extra key without but- tons (Key Tag) provided with models with theoptional Passive Entry system cannot bereplaced. A new Key Tag can be ordered from aVolvo retailer.
NOTE
A Key Tag with a depleted battery should be returned to an authorized Volvo retailer. Thekey should also be erased from the vehicle'selectrical system because it could still beused to start the vehicle from the back-upstart system.
Replacing the battery
Hold the remote key with the front side
(with the Volvo symbol) facing up and move the button on the key ring section of the keyto the right. Slide the front cover slightlyupward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Move the button to the side and slide
rear cover slightly upward.
The cover will loosen and can be
removed from the key.
Use e.g., a screwdriver to turn the battery cover counterclockwise so that the markers align toward OPEN.
Remove the cover carefully by pressing
e.g., a finger nail into the indentation.
Pry the cover up.

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Keyless use 3
The shaded areas illustrate the range of the Passive Entry system's antennas
For keyless entry into the vehicle, the remote key must be within approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters)of the sides of the vehicle or approximately 3 feet(1 meter) of the trunk as shown in the illustration. The remote key may not function properly due to ambient radio waves, buildings or topographicalobstructions, etc. The vehicle can always belocked/unlocked with the detachable key blade.
If the remote key is removed from the
vehicle
If all of the remote keys are removed from the vehicle while the engine is running, Vehicle key
not found Removed from vehicle will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and an audible signal will sound when all of the doors have been closed. The message will be erased when aremote key has been returned to the vehicle and the
O button on the right-side steering wheel
keypad has been pressed or when all of the doors have been closed again.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 217)
• Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-tem (p. 225)
Red Key
*
The Red Key (also referred to as a restricted key) makes it possible to limit several of the vehi-cle's functions to help ensure that it is operatedsafely, for instance if the vehicle is used by ayoung driver.
A Red Key makes it possible to limit the vehicle's maximum speed, add speed reminders and limitthe audio system's volume. Several of the vehi-cle's safety systems will also always be active.Otherwise, this key functions in the same way asa standard remote key. One or more Red Keys can be ordered from a Volvo retailer after the vehicle has been pur-chased. A total of 11 keys can be programmedand used for the same vehicle, one of which hasto be a standard remote key.
3 Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry only.

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NOTE
If the child safety locks are activated for the rear doors and the mechanical locking mech-anism has also been activated with the keyblade, it will not be possible to open thesedoors from the inside or the outside. To unlock, use the central unlocking button on either of the front doors or the unlock but-ton on the remote key.
Related information
•Detachable key blade (p. 221)
Automatically arming/disarming the alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection.
If the vehicle has been unlocked with the remote key (and the alarm has been disarmed) but nodoor or the trunk has been opened within2 minutes, the vehicle will automatically relockand the alarm will re-arm. In certain markets, the alarm will be re-armed automatically after a slight delay after the driver'sdoor has been opened and closed without beinglocked.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 236)
• Deactivating the alarm without a functioningremote key (p. 238)
Alarm
The alarm system provides a warning if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
The following conditions will trigger the alarm:
• a door/hood/trunk are opened
• the battery is disconnected
• the alarm siren is disconnected
If a problem is detected in the alarm system, this symbol and
Alarm
system failure Service required will
be displayed in the instrument panel.
Do not attempt to repair any of the components in the alarm system yourself; this could affect theinsurance policy on the vehicle. Contact a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitive to metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.

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Deactivating the alarm without a functioning remote key
If the remote key is not functioning properly, the alarm can be turned off and the vehicle can bestarted as follows:
1. Unlock and open the driver's door with the detachable key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.
Location of the back-up key reader in the cup holder
2. Place the remote key on the back-up keyreader in the tunnel console's cup holder.
3. Turn the start knob to START and release it.
> The alarm will turn off.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 236)
• Detachable key blade (p. 221)
• Starting the engine (p. 372)
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 236)
Child safety locks
Child safety locks help prevent children from inadvertently opening one of the rear doors frominside the vehicle.
Electronic * activation/deactivationThe electronic child safety locks can be acti- vated/deactivated as long as the ignition is notcompletely switched off and this can be done forup to two minutes after the engine has beenswitched off if no door has been opened. To activate:
Child safety lock button on the driver door control panel
1. Switch on the ignition or start the engine. 2. Press the button on the driver's door control
panel. >
Rear child lock Activated will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and the indicator light in the button will illuminateto show that the child safety locking func-tion is activated.
While the child safety locks are activated:
• the rear door windows can only be openedfrom the driver door control panel
• the rear doors cannot be opened from theinside
To deactivate:
–Press the button in the driver door control panel. >
Rear child lock Deactivated will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and the indicator light in the button will go out toshow that the child safety locking functionis deactivated.
When the ignition is switched off, the current set-ting for the child safety locks will be stored. If thelocks were activated at that time, they will con-tinue to be activated when the ignition isswitched on again.

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Driver support systems
The vehicle is equipped with a number of driver support systems that help provide the driver withactive/passive support.
Some of these systems are standard while others are optional and they are designed to e.g., helpthe driver maintain a set speed or a set distanceto a vehicle ahead, or warn the driver of a poten-tial collision situation and in certain cases applythe brakes if necessary. Certain optional systemscan also assist in various parking situations.
Related information
• Adjustable steering force
* (p. 242)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (p. 243)
• Roll stability control (RSC) (p. 247)
• Speed limiter (SL)
* (p. 247)
• Distance Alert
* (p. 259)
• Cruise Control (CC) (p. 254)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 261)
• Pilot Assist
* (p. 275)
• Driver support system radar sensor (p. 288)
• Driver support system camera (p. 292)
• City Safety
™ (p. 296)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* (p. 309)
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 311)
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* (p. 316) •
Driver Alert Control (DAC) (p. 318)
• Driving lane assistance (p. 320)
• Run-off Mitigation (p. 325)
• Park Assist
* (p. 328)
• Park Assist Camera (PAC)
* (p. 332)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 338)
Adjustable steering force *
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver an enhanced sense ofcontrol and stability. At low speed the vehicle iseasier to steer in order to facilitate parking, etc.
Changing the steering force levelTo change the level of steering force, see theinformation under the heading "individual" in arti-cle "Drive modes" for additional information. On models not equipped with the drive mode control in the center console, the selection ismade in the center display's Top view under:
SettingsMy CarDrive ModesSteering force
NOTE
•This steering force level menu function cannot be accessed when the vehicle isin motion.
• In certain situations, the power steeringfunction may become too hot and mustbe temporarily cooled. During cooling,power steering effect will be reduced andmore force may be necessary to turn thesteering wheel and a message will bedisplayed in the instrument panel.

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Related information
• Detachable trailer hitch
* (p. 368)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 366)
• Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) (p. 369)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sport mode (p. 244)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) symbolsand messages (p. 245)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sport mode
ESC is always activated and cannot be switched off.
However, the driver can select Sport mode,
which offers more active driving characteristics. In Sport mode, the engine management system
monitors movement of the accelerator pedal and steering wheel for sportier driving and allowsmore lateral movement of the rear wheels beforeESC is triggered. Under certain circumstances, such as when driv- ing with snow chains, or driving in deep snow orloose sand, it may be advisable to temporarily use Sport mode for maximum tractive force.
If the driver releases pressure on the accelerator pedal, ETC will also activate to help stabilize thevehicle.
Activating/deactivating Sport modeIn the center display's Function view, tap ESC Sport Mode.
The green indicator light in the button will illuminate to showthat the function has been acti-vated or gray when the functionis deactivated.
When Sport mode is activated, this
symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel. It will remain on until the driverdeactivates the function. ETC will also
return to normal mode when the engine is restar-ted.
Related information
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (p. 243)

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) symbols and messages
SymbolMessage Description
Steady glow for 2 seconds when the engine is started.The system is performing a self-diagnostic test.
Flashing symbol. ESC is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid.
Steady glow.
Sport mode has been activated.
Please note that ESC is not deactivated at this time but its functionality is reduced.
ESC Temporarily offSee the message in the instrument panel.

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Related information
• Starting and activating the Speed Limiter (SL)
* (p. 248)
• Deactivating/reactivating the Speed Limiter
*
(p. 252)
• Changing a Speed Limiter (SL)
* maximum
speed (p. 249)
• Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL)
* (p. 249)
• Activating/deactivating the Automatic SpeedLimiter (ASL)
* (p. 251)
• Changing tolerance for the Automatic Speed Limiter (p. 251)
• Turning the Speed Limiter
* off (p. 253)
Starting and activating the Speed Limiter (SL) *
The Speed Limiter (SL) is a feature that has to be selected and activated in order to set a maxi-mum speed.
Selecting SL (putting it in standby mode)
Function buttons and symbols
–Press ◀ (1) or ▶ (3) to scroll to the Speed
Limiter (
) function.
> The symbol (4) will be displayed in the instrument panel. This indicates that SL has been selected and is in standby
mode (no maximum speed has been set).
Activating SL (putting it in active mode and setting a maximum speed)
The engine must be running before SL can be put in active mode. The lowest maximum speedthat can be set is 20 mph (30 km/h).
–With SL in standby mode (the will
be displayed), press the
button (2).
> This puts SL in active mode and sets the vehicle's current speed as the maximum speed.
Related information
• Speed limiter (SL)
* (p. 247)
• Deactivating/reactivating the Speed Limiter
*
(p. 252)
• Changing a Speed Limiter (SL)
* maximum
speed (p. 249)
• Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL)
* (p. 249)
• Activating/deactivating the Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL)
* (p. 251)
• Changing tolerance for the Automatic Speed Limiter (p. 251)
• Turning the Speed Limiter
* off (p. 253)