2017 VOLVO V90 heating

CLIMATE CONTROL
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Activating/deactivating ventilation of the front seat*
Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate row.
1. Press the left or right-hand side's steering
wheel and seat button in the climate row in the centre display in order to open the con-trols for seat and steering wheel. If the car is not equipped with heated seats or heated steering wheel, the button for ven-tilated seats is immediately available in theclimate row.
2. Repeatedly press the button for ventilated seats in order to change between the four levels:
Off, High, Medium and Low.
> The level changes and the button shows the set level.
NOTE
The seat ventilation should be used carefully by people sensitive to draughts. Level Low is
recommended for long-term use.
IMPORTANT
Seat ventilation cannot be started if the pas- senger compartment temperature is too low.This is in order to avoid cooling down the per-son sitting in the seat.
Related information
• Climate controls (p. 186)
• Climate controls in the centre display (p. 187)
Activating/deactivating heating of steering wheel
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The steering wheel can be heated in order to increase comfort for the driver when it is cold.
Activating/deactivating heating of
steering wheel
Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate row.
1. Press the driver's side steering wheel and seat button in the climate row of the centre display in order to open the controls for seatand steering wheel. If the car is not equipped with heated seats or ventilated seats, the button for heatedsteering wheel is immediately available in theclimate row.

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steering wheel in order to change between the four levels:
Off, High, Medium and Low.
> The level changes and the button shows the set level.
Activating/deactivating automatic start of heated steering wheel
It is possible to set whether automatic start of heated steering wheel should be activated/deac-tivated when the engine is started. With auto-matic start activated, heating will start in theevent of low ambient temperature. 1. Press
Settings in the top view in the centre
display.
2. Press
Climate.
3. Under
Auto Steering Wheel Heating
Level, select Off,Low,Medium or High in
order to activate/deactivate the automatic starting of steering wheel heating and toselect the level.
Related information
• Climate controls (p. 186)
• Climate controls in the centre display(p. 187)
• Steering wheel (p. 131)
Parking climate
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The climate of the car's passenger compartment can be preconditioned or maintained while thecar is parked.
Preconditioning and climate comfort retention are con- trolled from the Parking climate tab in the centre dis-
play's climate view.
PreconditioningPreconditioning of the car before driving reduces wear and energy needs during a journey. Preconditioning can use direct start or be set viathe timer. The function utilises several systems in different cases: •
The parking heater
*, in a cold climate, warms
up both the passenger compartment and the engine.
• The ventilation, in a hot climate, cools thepassenger compartment to the current outertemperature.
NOTE
During preconditioning of the passenger compartment, the car works to reach comforttemperature and not the temperature set inthe climate control system.
Climate comfort retentionThe climate in the car's passenger compartment can be maintained while the car is parked, e.g. ifthe engine needs to be switched off but thedriver or passenger(s) wants to remain in the carand maintain the level of climate comfort. Starting climate comfort retention is only possible via direct start.

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Additional heater *
The additional heater helps the passenger com- partment and engine reach the correct tempera-ture while driving.
The additional heater is one of two subfunctions of the car's heater. The heater is fitted in thefront right-hand wheel housing.
NOTE
When the heater is running, smoke may be emitted from the right-hand front wheel hous-ing and a low hum may be heard. A tickingsound from the fuel pump may also be heardfrom the rear section of the car. This is per-fectly normal.
The additional heater starts and is controlled automatically when heating is required while thecar is being driven. It then switches off automatically when the car is switched off.
NOTE
Make sure there is enough fuel in the car's normal fuel tank if the heater needs to beused. Make sure that there is enough charge in the starter battery if the heater needs to be used.
Activating/deactivating automatic start for the additional heater
It is possible to set whether automatic start for the additional heater should be activated/deacti-vated. 1. Press
Settings in the top view in the centre
display.
2. Press
Climate.
3. Select
Additional Heater to activate/deac-
tivate automatic start of the additional heater.
NOTE
Volvo recommends that the automatic start for the additional heater should be switchedoff for short driving distances.
Related information
• Heater
* (p. 213)
• Parking heater
* (p. 214)

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Ignition positions The car's electrical system can be set in different levels/positions and in this way make the differ-ent functions available.
In order to facilitate the use of a limited number of functions with the engine switched off, thecar's electrical system can be set in 3 different levels - 0, I and II. These levels are described
with the denomination "ignition position" throughout the owner's manual. The following table shows the functions available in each ignition position/level:
Level Functions
0 •Odometer, clock and temperature gauge are illuminated.
• Power seats can be adjusted.
• The power windows can be used.
• The centre display is started andcan be used.
• It is possible to start the audio.
The functions are time-controlled inthis ignition position and are switchedoff automatically after a period of time.
I •Panorama roof, power windows,12V socket in the passenger com-partment, navigation, phone, venti-lation fan and windscreen wiperscan be used.
• Power seats can be adjusted.
• 12 V sockets in the cargo areacan be used.
• The audio is started automaticallyif it was running when the car wasleft.
Power is taken from the battery inthis ignition position.Level Functions
II •The headlamps come on.
• Warning/indicator lamps illuminate for 5 seconds.
• Several other systems are acti-vated. However, heating in seatcushions and the rear window canonly be activated after the car hasbeen started.
This ignition position consumes alot of current from the battery andshould therefore be avoided!
Selecting ignition position
Start knob in the tunnel console.
• Ignition position 0
- Unlock the car and
store the remote control key inside the car.

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NOTE
To reach level I or II without starting the
engine - do not depress the brake pedal, or
the clutch pedal for cars with manual gear changing, when these ignition positions are tobe selected.
• Ignition position I
- Turn the ignition dial to
START and release it. The control automati-
cally returns to its starting position.
• Ignition position II
- Turn the ignition dial to
START and hold it in the START position for
approx. 4 seconds. Then release the knob, which automatically returns to its startingposition.
• Back to ignition position 0
- To return to
ignition position 0 from position I and II -
Turn the ignition dial to STOP and release it.
The control automatically returns to its star-ting position.
Related information
• Starting the car (p. 386)
• Switching off the car (p. 387)
• Driver display (p. 90)
Starting the car
The car is started using the remote control key and the start knob in the tunnel console.
Start knob in the tunnel console.
The remote control key is not physically used when starting the car since the car is equippedwith support for keyless starting (Passive Start). To start the car:
1. The remote control key must be inside the car. For cars with Passive Start, the key needs to be located in the front part of thepassenger compartment. With the keyless locking/unlocking option (Passive Entry *),
the key can be anywhere in the car. 2. For cars with automatic gear changing, make
sure that gear position P or N is selected.
For cars with manual gear changing, make sure that the gear lever is in neutral positionand that either the clutch pedal or the brakepedal is depressed.
3. Depress the brake pedal fully 1
.
4. Turn the start knob to START and release it.
The control automatically returns to its star-ting position.
NOTE
For diesel-engined cars, there may be a slight delay before starting is initiated.
When the engine is started the starter motor works until the engine is started or until its over-heating protection triggers.
Backup reader's location in the tunnel console.
1 If the car is moving, then you simply need to turn the start knob towards START to start the engine.

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11. Start the engine in the car with the dis-
charged battery.
IMPORTANT
Do not touch the connections between cable and car during the starting attempt. There is arisk of sparks forming.
12. Remove the jump leads in reverse order -first the black and then the red. Make sure that none of the black jump lead's clamps comes into contact with the car'spositive jump-starting point/donor battery'spositive terminal or the clamp connected tothe red jump lead.
WARNING
• The battery can generate oxyhydrogen gas, which is highly explosive. A spark canbe formed if a jump lead is connectedincorrectly, and this can be enough forthe battery to explode.
• The battery contains sulphuric acid, whichcan cause serious burns.
• If sulphuric acid comes into contact witheyes, skin or clothing, flush with largequantities of water. If acid splashes intothe eyes - seek medical attention imme-diately.
Related information
•Starter battery (p. 530)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
• Starting the car (p. 386)
• Opening and closing the bonnet (p. 514)
Gearbox
The gearbox is part of the car's driveline (power transmission) between engine and drive wheels.The function of the gearbox is to change thegear ratio depending on speed and powerrequirements.
There are two main types of gearbox, manual and automatic. The manual gearbox has six gears. The automatic gearbox can have either eight gears or six gearsdepending on which engine the car is equippedwith. The number of gear changes means thatthe engine's torque and power range can beused effectively. It is also possible to select gears manually with the automatic gearbox. The driver display respec-tively shows which gear or gear position is cur-rently in use.
IMPORTANT
To prevent damage to any drive system com- ponents, the working temperature of thegearbox is checked. If there is a risk of over-heating, a warning symbol illuminates in thedriver display and a text message is shown -follow the recommendation given.
Symbols in the driver displayIf a fault should occur in the gearbox, the driver display shows a symbol and a message.

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With 8-inch driver display
The symbol is shown in the lower edge of the speedometer.
Symbol Specification
White symbol: The function is avail- able.
Beige symbol: The function is active and the engine is auto-stop-ped.
The function is not available, the conditions are not fulfilled. No symbol is shown when the function is deactivated.
Deactivating the functionIn certain situations it may be desirable to tempo- rarily deactivate the function.
Deactivate using the
Start/
Stop function button in the
centre display's function view. The indication in the button isswitched off when the functionis deactivated.
The function is deactivated until •
it is reactivated
• the drive mode is changed to
Eco orComfort
• the next time the car is started.
Related information
•
Start/Stop (p. 396)
• Conditions for the Start/Stop function (p. 398)
• Hill start assist (p. 412)
• Automatic braking when stationary (p. 412)
• Adaptive cruise control
* (p. 290)
• Activating and starting the Pilot Assist
*
(p. 307)
Conditions for the Start/Stop function For the Start/Stop function to work requires that a number of conditions are met.
If any condition is not met, this will be indicated in the driver display. See the section "Using theStart/Stop function".
The engine does not auto-stopThe engine does not auto-stop in the followingcases: • The car has not reached approx. 10 km/h (6 mph) after starting.
• After a number of repeated auto stops,speed must again exceed approx. 10 km/h(6 mph) before the next auto stop.
• The driver has unfastened the seatbelt.
• The capacity of the starter battery is belowthe minimum permissible level.
• The engine is not at normal operating tem-perature.
• The ambient temperature is under -5 °C orabove approx. 30 °C.
• the windscreen's electric heating is activated.
• The environment in the passenger compart-ment deviates from the set values.
• the car is reversed.
• The starter battery's temperature is below orabove the permitted limit values.

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IMPORTANT
Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter. In depths greater than 25 cm, water could enter the transmission. This reduces the lubri-cating ability of the oils and shortens theservice life of these systems. Damage to any component, engine, transmis- sion, turbocharger, differential or its internalcomponents caused by flooding, hydrostaticlocking or oil shortage, is not covered by thewarranty. In the event of the engine stalling in water, do not try restart - tow the car from the water toa workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop isrecommended. Risk of engine breakdown.
Related information
•Towing (p. 431)
• Recovering the car (p. 432)
Overheating in the engine and drive system
Under special conditions, for example hard driv- ing in hilly terrain and hot climate, there is a riskthat the engine and drive system may overheat -in particular with a heavy load.
• In the event of overheating, the engine's power may be limited temporarily.
• Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front ofthe grille when driving in hot climates.
• If the temperature in the engine's coolingsystem becomes too high then a warningsymbol is illuminated and the driver display shows the message
Engine temperature
High temperature Stop safely. Stop the
car in a safe way and allow the engine to run at idling speed for several minutes and cooldown.
• If the message
Engine temperature High
temperature Turn off engine or Engine
coolant Level low, turn off engine is
shown, stop the car and switch off the engine.
• In the event of overheating in the gearbox, analternative gear shift program will beselected. In addition, a built-in protectionfunction is activated that, amongst otherthings, illuminates a warning symbol and thedriver display shows the message
Transmission warm Reduce speed to
lower temperature or Transmission hot Stop safely, wait for cooling
. Follow the
recommendation given, reduce speed or stop the car in a safe way and allow the engine torun at idling speed for several minutes toenable the gearbox to cool down.
• If the car overheats, the air conditioning maybe switched off temporarily.
• Do not turn the engine off immediately youstop after a hard drive.
NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to operate for a time after the engine has beenswitched off.
Symbols in the driver display
Symbol
Specification
High engine temperature. Follow the recommendation given.
Low level, coolant. Follow the rec- ommendation given.
Gearbox hot/overheated/cooled. Follow the recommendation given.