2017 VOLVO XC90 length

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Changing system settings in Settings view
Settings view's main category
System contains
general settings and information, such as lan- guage, units of measure, etc.
The system settings under Driver Profile, Date
and Time, Keyboard Layouts, Voice Control,Software Updates, Factory reset andServices are described in their respective arti-
cles in the owner's manual.
Changing system languages1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap Settings.
2. Tap
SystemSystem Language.
3. Select a new system language. Languages that can be used for voice commands are indicated by a voice control symbol.
> This change affects the language used inthe instrument panel, center display and the head-up display *.
Changing units of measure
Changing length and volume units
1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap Settings.
2. Tap
SystemUnitsUnits of
Measurement. 3. Select one of the following measurement
standards:
•
Metric: kilometers, liters and degrees Cel-
sius.
•
Imperial: miles, gallons and degrees Cel-
sius.
•
US: miles, gallons and degrees Fahren-
heit.
> This change affects the units of measure used in the instrument panel, center dis- play and the head-up display *
Changing tire inflation pressure units
1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap Settings.
2. Tap
SystemUnitsTire Pressure
Units.
3. Select a unit of measure for tire pressure. > This changes the tire inflation pressureunits used in the
Car status app in the
center display.
Viewing storage information1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap Settings. 2.
Tap
SystemStorage.
> Storage information for the vehicle's hard drive will be displayed, including total capacity, available capacity and theamount of storage space used by theapps that have been installed.
Viewing the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap Settings.
2. Tap
SystemVehicle Identification
Number.
> The vehicle's VIN will be displayed.

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Home safe lighting
The home safe lighting function illuminates the area in front of the vehicle in dark conditions.
This function turns on the headlights, parking lights, outer door handle lights * and license plate
lights for a set amount of time. The length of time that these lights remain illumi- nated can be set in the center display. Thedefault setting is 30 seconds. To activate home safe lighting:1. Switch off the ignition (mode 0).
2. Push the turn signal lever as far as possible towards the dashboard and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 44)
• Settings view (p. 109)
• Ignition modes (p. 380)
Approach lighting
Approach lighting (the parking lights, outer door handle lights *, license plate lighting, courtesy
lighting and footwell lighting) can be activated to provide light as you walk toward the vehicle.
To use this feature, deselect/select Welcome
Light in the center display's menu system.
If this function has been selected in the menu, it
is activated by pressing the unlock button on the remote key as you approach the vehicle .
If a door is opened while the function is activated, the lighting in the outer door handle * and cour-
tesy lighting will remain illuminated for a some- what longer period of time.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 109)
• Home safe lighting (p. 150)
• Remote key (p. 227)
Messages in the instrument panel and center display Information and warning messages are dis- played in the instrument panel and center dis-play.
Instrument panel
Message in the instrument panel (12" version)

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CAUTION
•Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should bethoroughly wet when the wipers are inoperation.
• Avoid using the washers if the fluid reser-voir is frozen or empty to help avoid dam-age to the pump.
When the washing system is used, the length of time that the windshield washers operatedepends on the ambient temperature. In coldweather, the amount of washer fluid used willalso be increased automatically to help improvecleaning.
Heated washer nozzles
*The washer nozzles are heated automatically incold weather to help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing.
High-pressure headlight washing *High-pressure headlight washing consumes alarge quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, theheadlights are washed once for every five timesthe windshield is washed.
Reduced washingWhen approx. 1 US quart (1 liter) of washer fluidremains in the reservoir, the headlights will nolonger be washed to conserve fluid. A text message and the
symbol will be dis-
played in the instrument panel to remind the driver to fill the washer fluid reservoir.
Related information
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir(p. 521)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 157)
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 159)
Tailgate window wiper and washer
Start the tailgate window wiper/washer with con- trols on the right-side steering wheel lever.
NOTE
The rear wiper is equipped with a cut-off function, which means that it will not operateif its electric motor overheats. The wiper willfunction again after a cool-down period(30 seconds or longer, depending on the heatof the motor and ambient temperature condi-tions).
Using the tailgate wiper/washer
Press for tailgate interval wiper
Press for tailgate continuous wiper
–Move the lever forward to wash/wipe the tail- gate window.

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Seats
The vehicle can be equipped with 5 or 7 seats *.
The front seats can be adjusted electronically * or
manually. The second and third row * seats are
adjusted primarily manually.
The adjustment settings for the power front seats *, door mirrors and the head-up display can
be stored in memory buttons. Using the multi-function control *, comfort in the
front seats can be further enhance by e.g., adjust- ing the lumbar support or extending the length ofthe front seat cushion. The rear seats can be folded down and their head restraints can be adjusted. The second rowseats can be moved forward/rearward and theirbackrest tilt can also be changed.
Related information
• Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 163)
• Adjusting function settings in the multifunc- tional front seats
* (p. 166)
• Manually operated front seats (p. 162)
• Using the power seat memory function
*
(p. 165)
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 173)
• Getting into and out of the third row of seats (p. 174)
• Moving the second row seats forward/rear-ward (p. 171) •
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt(p. 172)
Manually operated front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to help provide the most comfortable seat-ing position.
Raise/lower the front edge of seat cushion by pumping up/down
Change the length of the seat cushion by pulling up the lever and moving the cushionforward/rearward with your hand
Move the seat forward/rearward by pulling the bar upward and moving the seat.
Change lumbar support by pressing the but- ton *
Raise/lower the seat by moving the control up/down
Change backrest tilt by turning the wheel

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Multifunctional front seats *
In addition to the adjustment settings offered by the power seat controls, the multifunction controlprovides additional possibilities for convenienceand comfort.
Multifunction control on the side of the seat
The multifunction control can be used to adjust lumbar support *, the backrest's side bolsters *, the
length of the seat cushion and the massagefunction *. The adjustment settings made with the
control are shown in the center display * and cer-
tain settings can be made directly from the cen- ter display.
Center displayThe adjustment settings for the driver and pas-senger seats made using the multifunction con-trol are shown in the center display. If only oneseat is adjusted, the settings are shown in the center of the display. If both seats are adjusted,the settings for the driver seat are shown on theupper half of the screen and the ones made forthe passenger seat are on the lower half. Press the Home button on the center console to exit the seat adjustment setting view.
Related information
•
Power front seats
* (p. 163)
• Adjusting function settings in the multifunc- tional front seats
* (p. 166)
• Turning seat heating
* on and off (p. 198)
Adjusting function settings in the multifunctional front seats *
The multifunction controls on the side of the seat as well as the center display can be used tomake seat adjustments. The adjustment settings are shown in the center display *.
Multifunction control on the side of the seat
Turn the control up or down to activate.
Front seat massage settings *The front seat backrests have a massage func- tion. Air-filled cushions provide the massagingaction and a number of settings are available. The massage function can only be used when the engine is running.

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Towing recommendations
Always check with state and local authorities before attempting to tow another vehiclebecause this type of towing is subject to regula-tions regarding maximum towing speed, lengthand type of towing device, lighting, etc.
Towing your vehicle behind another vehicle
1. After securely attaching the towing line to both vehicles, put the gear selector in posi- tion N and release the parking brake.
2. Put the ignition in mode II by turning the
start knob to START (without depressing
the brake pedal) and hold it in this position
for approx. 4 seconds. Release the knob.
3. Put the gear selector in position N and
release the parking brake.
4. The towing vehicle can now begin driving.
5. Keep the tow rope taut when the towing vehicle slows down by applying light pressure on the brake pedal. This will help prevent jar-ring movements of the vehicle being towed.
6. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle being towed.
CAUTION
General towing precautions:
• If the vehicle's battery is dead, an auxiliary battery will be necessary to provide cur-rent for releasing the electric parkingbrake and to move the gear selector from the
P position to N. If this is not possible,
use the shiftlock override procedure tomanually release the gear selector from P
and move it to N.
• Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not exceed the maximum allowable tow-ing speed.
• Maximum distance with front wheels onground: 50 miles (80 km).
• The vehicle should only be towed in theforward direction.
WARNING
• When the vehicle is being towed, the igni- tion should be in mode
II (in mode I, all of
the vehicle's airbags are deactivated).
• The remote key must remain inside the vehicle.
• The power brakes and power steering willnot function when the engine is not run-ning. Approximately 5 times more pres-sure will be required on the brake pedaland the steering wheel will be considera-bly harder to turn.
• The towing eyelets must not be used forpulling the vehicle out of a ditch or forany similar purpose involving severestrain.

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The windshield wiper blades are different lengths
NOTE
The windshield wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver

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Dimensions
The following table lists your vehicle's most important dimensions.
Dimension In.
(mm)
A Ground clearance (curb weight + 2 people) A8.9 (227)
B Wheelbase 117.5 (2984) C Length 194.9 (4950)
D Load length, floor, seat- back down 80.3 (2040)
49.6 (1260) BDimension
In.
(mm)
E Load length, floor 48.0 (1220)C
21.8 ( 554) D
F Height 69.9 (1776)
G Load height 32.1 (816)Dimension In.
(mm)
H Track, front (models with- out pneumatic suspen- sion) 65.9 (1673)
E
65.6 (1665) F
Track, front (models withpneumatic suspension) 66.0 (1676)
E
65.7 (1668) F