3
Top tether anchors92
Integrated booster cushion*93
Raising the integrated booster cushion*94
Stowing the integrated booster cushion*96
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instruments and controls100
Trip computer101
Displaying trip computer information102
Displaying trip statistics104
HomeLink® Wireless Control System*104
Programming the HomeLink® Wire-less Control System*105
Adjusting the power door mirrors108
Laminated panoramic roof*110
Operating the laminated panoramic roof*111
Power windows113
Operating the power windows113
Rearview mirror114
Using sun shades115
Settings view115
Categories in Settings view116
Changing system settings in Set-tings view118
Changing settings in apps119
Resetting the settings view119
Resetting user data when the vehiclechanges owners120
Ambient temperature sensor120
Clock121
Head-up display (HUD)*122
Voice control125
Using voice commands125
Voice control for cell phones126
Voice control for radio and media127
Climate system voice commands128
Navigation system voice commands129
Voice control settings130
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel130
Instrument panel132
Hybrid-related information in theinstrument panel134
Instrument panel licenses136
Warning symbols in the instrument panel141
Compass142
Calibrating the compass143
Lighting panel and controls144
Parking lights146
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)146
Low beam headlights147
High and low beam headlights148
Active Bending Lights*149
Rear fog lights (certain models only)150
Brake lights151
Hazard warning flashers151
Using turn signals151
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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 orby 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 fromthe 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 theXC90 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 is
too 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 arisk of thunderstorms/lightning.
The XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid uses alithium-ion battery that can be charged in severalways:
•A charging cable can be connected from thevehicle 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. 420)
•Hybrid-related information in the instrumentpanel (p. 134)
•Charging the hybrid battery (p. 413)
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Options, accessories and the On-board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket
We strongly recommend that Volvo ownersinstall only genuine, Volvo-approved accesso-ries, and that accessory installations be per-formed only by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Optional or accessory equipment described inthis manual is indicated by an asterisk.
Optional or accessory equipment may not beavailable in all countries or markets. Please notethat some vehicles may be equipped differently,depending on special legal requirements.
Contact your Volvo retailer for additional informa-tion.
NOTE
•Do not export your Volvo to anothercountry before investigating that coun-try's applicable safety and exhaust emis-sion requirements. In some cases it maybe difficult or impossible to comply withthese requirements. Modifications to theemission control system(s) may renderyour Volvo not certifiable for legal opera-tion in the U.S., Canada and other coun-tries.
•All information, illustrations and specifica-tions contained in this manual are basedon the latest product information availa-ble at the time of publication. Please notethat some vehicles may be equipped dif-ferently, depending on market-specificadaptations or special legal requirements.Optional equipment described in thismanual may not be available in all mar-kets.
•Some of the illustrations shown aregeneric and are intended as examplesonly, and may not depict the exact modelfor which this owner's information isintended.
•Volvo reserves the right to make modeland product changes at any time, or tochange specifications or design withoutnotice and without incurring obligation.
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident,unseen damage may affect its drivability andsafety.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emitchemicals known to the state of California tocause cancer, and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluidscontained in vehicles and certain products ofcomponent wear contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause can-cer, and birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
WARNING
Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adap-tive steering columns, and button cell batter-ies may contain Perchlorate material. Specialhandling may apply for service or vehicle endof life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
•Genuine Volvo accessories are tested toensure compatibility with the performance,safety, and emission systems in your vehicle.
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Several buttons (depending on the contextfor which the keyboard is being used) will bedisplayed here. In certain cases, it can beused to enter @, .com or to start a new line.
Press to hide the keyboard. In cases wherethis is not possible, the button will not be dis-played.
Tap once to enter one uppercase letter.Double-tap for Caps lock (tap again toreturn to lowercase letters). Letters enteredafter the !, . and ? characters will automati-cally be uppercase. The first letter in the textfield or in text fields intended for names,addresses or company names will also auto-matically be uppercase. The first letter in textfields intended for passwords, webaddresses or email addresses will automati-cally be lowercase unless upper case ischosen.
Press to display the numbers that can beentered. When numbers are displayed, tap
to resume entering text or toenter special characters.
Tap to change the keyboard language (in thisexample, UK English is the selected lan-guage). The characters available will changeaccording to the selected language (2). Thisbutton will only be displayed if several key-board languages have been selected (seethe section "Changing keyboard languages"
below). Tap to display a list of possible lan-guages and tap a language to use it.
Tap to enter blank spaces.
Tap to erase one character at a time.
Tap to enable handwriting. See the section"Handwritten text" below.
Entering text and performing searches using thekeyboard are done somewhat differently in thenavigation system. See the section "Filtering des-tination search results" below.
Tap the button above the keyboard to confirm thetext that has been entered (not shown in theillustration). This button's appearance differsdepending on the context.
Changing keyboard languages
In order to change keyboard languages, theymust first be selected under Settings.
The keyboard language can be changed withoutchanging the language used for the other sys-tems/menus in the vehicle.
1.Pull down the center display's Top view andtap Settings.
2.Tap SystemKeyboard Layouts.
3. Select and one or more of the languages inthe list.
> The makes it possible to change the key-board layout and characters availabledepending on the language(s) selected.
When more than one languagehas been selected, this button
(7)3 will appear on the key-board.
To shift between keyboard languages:
1.Press and hold the button (7).
> A list will be displayed.
2. Tap the desired language. If more than fourlanguages have been selected in Settings,scroll in the list.
>The keyboard layout and characters avail-able will change to the selected language.
3In the example illustration, the button shows "UK".
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Special characters
To enter language-specific characters such as éor è (if available):
1.Press and hold a character key.
> A box with available characters will open.
2. Tap the desired character. If none of the spe-cial characters is selected, the key's initialcharacter will be entered.
Handwritten text
Tap button (10), see the overview illustrationabove, to enter the handwriting mode.
Area for entering characters.
Text box where the characters entered inarea (1) appear.
Suggested characters. Scroll in the list ifnecessary.
Blank spaces.
Tap to erase one character at a time.
Tap to return to the standard keyboard.
Press to hide the keyboard. In cases wherethis is not possible, the button will not be dis-played.
Tap to change the keyboard language.
Entering characters
1. Enter a handwritten character (1) using a fin-gertip or by holding e.g., a pen near thescreen.
> Several character suggestions will appear(3). The most likely character will be at thetop of the list.
CAUTION
Do not touch the screen with sharp objectsbecause this could cause scratches.
2. Continue entering characters.
>If no other choice is made, the characterat the top of the list will be used. Tap oneof the other characters in the list to use itinstead.
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Erasing/changing handwritten characters
Erase a character by swiping over the handwriting area(1)
Characters can be erased/changed in severalways:
•Tap the desired character in the list (3).
•Tap button (5) to erase the character andstart again.
•Sweep horizontally from right to left over thehandwriting area (1). Erase several charac-ters by swiping over the area several times.
•Tap the "x" in the text box (2) to delete allcharacters.
New lines
Create a new line by drawing above the characters asshown in the illustration
Related information
•Using the center display (p. 50)
•Center display overview (p. 33)
•Navigating in the center display's views(p. 43)
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Using the owner's manual
Reading your owner's manual is a good way offamiliarizing yourself with the features and sys-tems in your vehicle.
On-board owner's manual
Reading the owner's manual is a good way tobecome familiar with your vehicle and to learn toutilize the features and functions that it offers.Pay particular attention to the warnings provided.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changesat any time, or to change specifications or designwithout notice and without incurring obligation.
© Volvo Car Corporation
Printed owner's information
We advise keeping printed owner's information inthe vehicle for quick access to necessary infor-mation and how to contact Volvo if help isrequired.
Illustrations
Some of the illustrations used in your owner'sinformation may be generic and will give a gen-eral view of a certain feature or function. Forexample, some illustrations describing climatesystem functions may display a temperature indegrees Celsius but the same information appliesto Fahrenheit.
Options and accessories
Optional or accessory equipment described inthis manual is indicated by an asterisk.
Optional or accessory equipment may not beavailable in all countries or markets. Please notethat some vehicles may be equipped differently,depending on special legal requirements.
Contact your Volvo retailer for additional informa-tion.
Footnotes
Certain pages of this manual contain informationin the form of footnotes at the bottom of thepage. This information supplements the text thatthe footnote number refers to (a letter is used ifthe footnote refers to text in a table).
Messages
There are several displays in the vehicle thatshow messages generated by various systemsand functions in the vehicle. The appearance ofthese texts differs slightly from normal texts (forexample: Phone, Accept).
Decals
There are various types of decals in the vehiclewhose purpose is to provide important informa-tion in a clear and concise way. The importanceof these decals is explained as follows, indescending order of importance.
Risk of injury
Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning back-ground, white text/image on a black background.Decals of this type are used to indicate potentialdanger. Ignoring a warning of this type couldresult in serious injury or death.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.104
Displaying trip statistics
Trip computer statistics can be displayed graphi-cally in the center display.
Open the Driver performanceapp in the app menu to displaytrip statistics.
Each bar in the graph repre-sents a driving distance of
1 mile, 10 miles or 100 miles1
depending on the current scale; bars are addedfrom the right and the bar at the far right showsthe value for the current trip.
Average fuel consumption is calculated from themost recent time at which the current trip odom-eter was reset.
Fuel and electrical current consumption areshown in separate graphs. The electrical currentgraph shows "net" consumption, i.e., consumedcurrent minus regenerated current generated bybraking.
Trip statistic settings
Select Preferences to:
•change the graph's scale
•Reset data after each trip (this occurs if thevehicle remains parked for more than 4hours)
•Reset data for the current trip
The illustration is generic; the layout may vary dependingon the model or due to software updates
Changing the unit of measure
Change the units of measure for driven distanceand fuel consumption in the center display's Topview.
1.Tap Settings in Top view.
2.Tap SystemUnits.
3.Under Units, select: Metric, Imperial or US.
Related information
•Trip computer (p. 101)
•Displaying trip computer information (p. 102)
HomeLink® Wireless Control
System*
HomeLink® can be used to open garage doors,gates, etc.
Button 1
Button 2
Button 3
Indicator light
The HomeLink®2 Wireless Control System pro-vides a convenient way to replace up to threehand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters usedto activate devices such as gate operators,garage door openers, entry door locks, security
1This can also be displayed in kilometers.2HomeLink and the HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.