2017 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID ESP

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.118
Changing system settings inSettings view
Settings view's main category System containsgeneral settings and information, such as lan-guage, units of measure, etc.
The system settings under Driver Profile, Date& Time, Keyboard Layouts, Voice Control,Software Updates, Factory reset andServices are described in their respective arti-cles in the owner's manual.

Changing system languages
1. Pull down the center display's Top view andtap Settings.
2.Tap SystemLanguage.
3. Select a new system language. Languagesthat can be used for voice commands areindicated by a voice control symbol.
> This change affects the language used inthe instrument panel, center display andthe head-up display*.

Changing units of measure
Changing length and volume units
1. Pull down the center display's Top view andtap Settings.
2.Tap SystemUnitsUnits.
3. Select one of the following measurementstandards:
•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 measureused 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 andtap Settings.
2.Tap SystemUnitsTire Pressure.
3.Select a unit of measure for tire pressure.
> This changes the tire inflation pressureunits used in the Car status app in thecenter display.

Viewing storage information
1. Pull down the center display's Top view andtap Settings.
2.Tap SystemStorage.
>Storage information for the vehicle's harddrive will be displayed, including totalcapacity, 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 andtap Settings.
2.Tap SystemVehicle IdentificationNumber.
>The vehicle's VIN will be displayed.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.125
Voice control
Voice commands make it possible for the driverto 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 thedriver 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 foroperating 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 andsystem responses come via the infotainment sys-tem's speakers.
In certain cases, text messages are also providedin the instrument panel.
The functions are controlled using the right-sidesteering wheel keypad and settings are madefrom the center console.
System updates
The voice control system is being constantlyimproved and updates should be downloaded foroptimal functionality. See the support sitesupport.volvocars.com.

Related information
•Using voice commands (p. 125)
•Voice control settings (p. 130)
•Voice control for radio and media (p. 127)
•Voice control for cell phones (p. 126)
•System updates (p. 506)
•Navigation system voice commands (p. 129)
•Climate system voice commands (p. 128)
Using voice commands
The following is an introduction for using voicecommands.
Press the button on the right-side steering wheel keypad toactivate the system and initiatea voice command dialog.
Keep the following points in mind when usingvoice commands:
•When giving a command, speak at your usualspeed and in a normal tone of voice afterthe tone.
•Avoid speaking while the system is respond-ing. Commands cannot be processed duringa response.
•Avoid background noises in the cabin whenusing the system by closing the vehicle'sdoors, windows and panoramic roof* whengiving voice commands.
Voice command dialogs can be cancelled by:
•Saying "Cancel".
•By pressing and holding the button onthe right-side steering wheel keypad.
To speed up a command dialog or to skip system
responses, press the button on the right-side steering wheel keypad when the system isresponding and give your next command.

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Voice command examples
Press , say "Call"-"[First-name]"-"[Last-name]"-"[number category]" to call a contactin your phonebook if the person has more thanone phone number listed (i.e., home, mobile, work,etc.).
For example, press and say"Call"-"Robin"-"Smith"-"mobile".

Commands/phrases
The following commands can always be used:
•Repeat: the system will repeat the mostrecent voice instruction.
•Cancel: cancel the dialog.
•Help: Initiates a help dialog. The system willprovide several alternative commands thatcan be used in a given situation.
The commands for specific situations are descri-bed in the respective articles such as "Cell phonecommands", etc.

Numbers
Numbers can be spoken in different waysdepending on the context and function beingused:
•Phone numbers and zip codes should bespoken individually, number by number, e.g.,five five five one two three four (5551234).
•Addresses (house numbers) can be spo-ken individually or as a group, e.g., two two ortwenty-two (22). It is also possible to say a
sequence of numbers, e.g., twenty-twotwenty-two (22 22) and "double" or "triple"can also be used, e.g., double zero (00) or tri-ple zero (000). Numbers in the range0-2300 can be used.
•Frequencies can be spoken ninety-eightpoint eight (98.8), one hundred four pointtwo (104.2) or hundred four point two(104.2).
Related information
•Voice control (p. 125)
Voice control for cell phones
Voice commands can be used to control many
of the most common functions in a Bluetooth®-connected cell phone.
To specify a phone book contact, the voice com-mand has to include the contact's informationthat is in the phone book. For example, if a con-tact such as John Smith has several phonenumbers, a number category such as home ormobile can be specified. To call, say: "Call JohnSmith mobile".
To use the voice control system, press the on the right-side steering wheel keypad and sayone of the following commands after the tone:
•"Call [contact]": call a contact from yourphone book.
•"Call [phone number]": call a phone num-ber.
•"Recent calls": displays the list of recentcalls.
•"Read message": reads a message aloud.If there are several messages, select the oneto be read.
•"Message to [contact]": an empty mes-sage to the selected contact will open and isready for dictation to begin.

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Lightingring posi-tion
Result
With the ignition in mode II or ifthe engine is running:
•The Daytime Running Lightswill be on in daylight condi-
tionsB
•The low beam headlights willautomatically switch on indark conditions
•Tunnel detection will be acti-vated
•Active High Beams (AHB)can be activated
•High beam flash can be used
•Continuous high beams canbe used in dark conditions
Active High Beams On/Off
AThe parking lights will be on in this position, even if the ignitionis switched off. In dark conditions, the rear parking lights illumi-nate automatically when the tailgate is open, regardless of thering's position or ignition mode.BUS models only: The use of Daytime Running Lights can beactivated/deactivated in the center display's Settings menu.

NOTE
Volvo recommends the use of Daytime Run-ning Lights in the United States. The use ofthese lights is mandatory in Canada.
Volvo recommends using the positionwhenever possible.

WARNING
•Daytime Running Lights are a driving aiddesigned to help make the vehicle visibleto other roads users.
•The driver is always responsible foradapting the use of Daytime RunningLights/headlights according to ambientlighting and weather conditions.
Lighting panel
Instrument lighting
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting display bright-ness
Illumination of the display and instrument lightswill vary, depending on ignition mode.
The display lighting is automatically subdued indarkness and the sensitivity is set with the thumbwheel.

Related information
•Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (p. 146)
•High and low beam headlights (p. 148)
•Ignition modes (p. 400)

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Active high beams may be temporarily unavailable(e.g., in heavy fog or rain). When the systembecomes active again or if the sensors in thewindshield are no longer obscured, the messages
will disappear and the symbol will illumi-nate.

WARNING
•Automatic high beams are a driving aiddesigned to help provide the best possi-ble headlight illumination in good drivingconditions.
•The use of aftermarket or non-Volvoglass can have an adverse effect on theautomatic high beam function.
•The driver is always responsible for man-ually toggling between high and lowbeams when this is required by traffic orweather conditions.
CAUTION
In the following situations, it may be neces-sary to switch between high and low beamsmanually:
•In heavy fog or rain
•In blowing snow or slush
•In bright moonlight
•In freezing rain
•In areas with dim street lighting
•When oncoming vehicles have dim frontlighting
•If there are pedestrians on or near theroad
•If there are reflective objects, such assigns, near the road
•When oncoming vehicles' lights areobscured by e.g., fences, bushes, etc.
•When there are vehicles on connectingroads
•At the top of hills or in dips in the road
•In sharp curves

Related information
•City Safety™ troubleshooting (p. 332)
•Lighting panel and controls (p. 144)
Active Bending Lights*
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed tohelp light up a curve according to movements ofthe steering wheel.
Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light functiondeactivated (left) and activated (right)
ABL is activated automatically11 when the engineis started and the low beam headlights are on.ABL can be deactivated in the center display.
If a fault is detected in the system, the symbol in the instrument panel will illuminate. Atext message will be displayed and an additionalsymbol will also illuminate.
11The factory default setting is on.

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NOTE
•This automatic flashing sequence can beinterrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
•If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, see the message in theinstrument panel.

Continuous flashing sequence
Move the lever as far up or down as possibleto start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automaticallyby the movement of the steering wheel, or thelever can be returned to its initial position byhand.

Related information
•Lighting panel and controls (p. 144)
•Hazard warning flashers (p. 151)
•Settings view (p. 115)
Passenger compartment lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is con-trolled using the buttons in the ceiling above thefront and rear seats.
All passenger compartment lighting can beturned on and off manually within 30 minutesafter:
•the vehicle is unlocked but the engine hasnot been started
•the engine is switched off and the ignition isin mode 0.
Front interior lighting
Controls in the ceiling console for front reading lightsand courtesy lighting
Driver's side reading light
Courtesy lighting
Courtesy lighting (AUTO) switch
Passenger's side reading light
Front reading lights
Turn the reading lights on or off by pressing therespective buttons briefly. Adjust the brightnessby pressing and holding the button.

Courtesy lighting
Turn the footwell and overhead courtesy lightingon or off by pressing the button briefly.

Courtesy lighting switch
Activate the automatic function by briefly press-ing the AUTO button in the ceiling console. Theindicator light in the button will illuminate. WithAUTO activated, the courtesy lighting will switchon and off as follows:
The courtesy lighting:
•comes on when the vehicle is unlocked andwhen the ignition is switched off
•goes off when the engine is started andwhen the vehicle is locked
•comes on or goes off when one of the sidedoors is opened or closed
•remains on for 2 minutes if a side door is leftopen
The courtesy lighting switches off when:

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Climate view
Tap the center button on the climate bar toaccess Climate view, which is divided into the fol-lowing tabs: Main climate, Rear climate andParking climate Toggle between the tabs byswiping the screen from left to right and by tap-ping the respective headings.

Main climate settings
In addition to the climate bar's functions, otherprimary climate system functions can also becontrolled from the Main climate tab.
Max, Electric, Rear: controls for defrostingwindows and door mirrors.
AC: air conditioning controls.
Recirc: recirculation controls.
Air distribution controls.
Blower control for the front seats.
AUTO: climate system Auto mode.
Rear climate
All of the climate system functions for the rearseat can be controlled from the Rear climatetab.
2nd row climate: Blower control and cli-mate system functions for the second row ofseats.
3rd row climate: Blower control and climatesystem functions for the third row of seats.

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•Rear climate system controls on the tunnelconsole (p. 201)
•Perceived temperature (p. 188)
Turning recirculation on and off
Recirculation can be used to shut out exhaustfumes, smoke, etc., from the passenger com-partment.
Recirculation button in Climate view
1. Go to Climate view in the center display.
2.Press Recirc.
>Recirculation is activated (button lightsup)/deactivated (button is off)

NOTE
•If recirculation is on for too long, there isa risk of condensation forming on theinsides of the windows, especially in win-ter.
•Recirculation cannot be deactivated ifmax. defroster is being used.
Activating/deactivating the recirculation
timer
With the timer activated, recirculation will switchoff automatically after 20 minutes.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap Climate.
3.Activate/deactivate the timer by selecting/deselecting the box for RecirculationTimer.

Related information
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)