2018 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY instrument panel

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Active Bending Lights *
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed to help provide maximum illumination in curves andintersections. Depending on equipment level, vehicles with LED 5
headlights * may be equipped
with Active Bending Lights.
Headlight pattern with function deactivated (left) and activated (right).
Active Bending Lights follow the movement of the steering wheel to help provide maximum illu-mination in curves and intersections, improvingvisibility for the driver. The function is automatically activated when the engine is started. If a fault is detected in the sys- tem, the
symbol will illuminate in the
instrument panel and a message will be dis- played. The function is only active in weak daylight ordark conditions and only when the vehicle is mov-ing and the low beams are on.
Deactivating/activating the functionThe function is activated as the default factorysetting and can be activated and deactivated inthe center display's Function view:
Tap the
Active Bending
Lights button.
Related information
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis- play (p. 155)
• Front fog lights/cornering illumination
*
(p. 161)
Front fog lights/cornering
illumination *
The front fog lights have a stronger beam than low beam, making them particularly effective infog.
Front fog lights button.
The fog lights can be switched on when the igni- tion is in II mode or when the engine is running
and the lighting ring is in position
, or
.
Tap the button to activate or deactivate the func- tion. The
symbol in the instrument panel
comes on when the front fog lights are on. The front fog lights turn off automatically when the start knob is turned clockwise to turn off the
5 LED (Light Emitting Diode)

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Press the button for On/Off. The
symbol in
the instrument panel illuminates when the rear fog light is on. The rear fog light turns off automatically when:
• the start knob is turned clockwise to turn off the ignition or when the lighting ring is turned to the
position.
• the lighting ring is in the
position and
the front fog lights are turned off.
NOTE
Regulations concerning rear fog light use vary from country to country.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 154)
• Front fog lights/cornering illumination
*
(p. 161)
• Ignition modes (p. 403)
• Replacing the rear fog light bulb (p. 593)
Brake lights The brake lights are automatically illuminated when braking.
The brake lights illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. They also illuminate when thebrakes are automatically applied by one of thedriver support systems.
Related information
•
Emergency brake lights (p. 163)
• Brake functions (p. 404)
Emergency brake lights
The emergency brake lights are activated to warn following vehicles of hard braking. This function causes an additional taillight on each side of the vehicle to illuminate.
The emergency brake lights are activated in the event of hard braking or if the ABS system isactivated and the vehicle is traveling at a highspeed. After the driver decelerates to a low speed and then releases the brake, the brake lights resumetheir normal brightness.
Related information
• Brake lights (p. 163)
• Brakes (p. 405)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 164)

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Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers warn other road users by all of the vehicle's turn signals being activatedat the same time. The function can be used towarn about a traffic hazard.
Hazard warning flashers button.
Press the button to activate the hazard warning flashers.
NOTE
Regulations concerning the use of hazard warning flashers may vary from country tocountry.
Related information
• Emergency brake lights (p. 163)
• Using turn signals (p. 160)
Using home safe lighting
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illumi- nate the area around the vehicle. This is calledhome safe lighting.
To activate home safe lighting:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Push the left-side steering wheel lever toward the dashboard and release.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.When the function is activated, a symbol will be shown in the instrument panel and the parking lights, outer door handle lights * and the license
plate lights will be illuminated. The length of time home safe lighting remains illuminated can be set in the center display.
Related information
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 155)
• Welcome Light (p. 164)
Welcome Light Approach lighting is activated when the vehicle is unlocked and can be used to provide light asyou walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key is used for unlocking. The parking lights, outer door handle lights
*, license plate lights, interior ceiling
lights, footwell lighting and trunk/cargo compart- ment lighting will be illuminated. If a door isopened while the function is activated, the light- ing in the outer door handle * and the interior
lighting will remain illuminated for a longer period of time. This function can be activated and deactivated in the center display.
Related information
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 155)
• Using home safe lighting (p. 164)
• Remote key (p. 233)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Filling washer fluid (p. 629)
• Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 628)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 627)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 626)
Heated windshield washer nozzles
*
The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid fromfreezing.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 181)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 183)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 182)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 184)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 629)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 628)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 627)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 626)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)
Using the rain sensor The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically starts the wind-shield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivity can beadjusted using the thumb wheel on the right-hand steering wheel lever.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
rain
sensor symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen the rain sensor is activated, the engine must be running or the ignition must be in mode I
or II. The windshield wiper lever must also be in
position 0 or in the single sweep position.

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WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
182 Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sen- sor button
.
If the lever is pressed down, the wipers will make additional sweeps across the windshield. Turn the thumb wheel upward for increased sen- sitivity and downward for decreased sensitivity.The wipers will make one extra sweep when thethumb wheel is turned upward.
Deactivate the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button or moving the lever upward to another wiper mode. The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in ignition mode 0 or when the engine is switched
off. The rain sensor is also automatically deactivated when the wiper blades are put in the serviceposition. The rain sensor will reactivate whenservice mode is switched off.
CAUTION
The windshield wipers may start inadvertently and be damaged in automatic car washes.Deactivate the rain sensor when the engine is running or when the ignition is in mode I or II.
The symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
Related information
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 183)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 182)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer (p. 184)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 629)
• Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 628)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 627)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 626)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)
Using the rain sensor's memoryfunction The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically starts the wind-shield wipers.
Activating/deactivating memory function
The rain sensor's memory function can be set to activate so that the rain sensor button does notneed to be pressed each time the engine isstarted: 1.
Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarWipers.
3. Select
Rain Sensor Memory to activate/
deactivate the memory function.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 181)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 183)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 181)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 184)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 629)

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Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 628)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 627)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 626)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)
Using the windshield and headlightwashers
The windshield and headlight washers clean the windshield and headlights. Use the right-sidesteering wheel lever to start the windshield andheadlight washers.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel lever toward the steering wheel to start the wind-shield and headlight washers.
> After the lever is released, the wipers make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty. Other-wise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.
Headlight washer *To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed automatically according to a defined intervalwhen the headlights are on.
Reduced washingWhen there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid left in the reservoir and the Washer fluid Level
low, refill message is displayed in the instrument
panel together with the
symbol, the washer
fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to prioritize windshield cleaning and visibilitythrough it. The headlights are only washed if highor low beam is on.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 181)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 182)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 184)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 629)

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KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory.
238 For keyless use, a remote key or the Key Tag must be within the shaded areas shown in theillustration, i.e. a semicircle with a radius ofapprox. 1.5 meter (5 feet) along the sides of thevehicle or approx. 1 meter (3 feet) from the tail-gate.
NOTE
The functions of the remote control key can be disrupted by ambient radio waves, build-ings, topographical conditions, etc. The vehi-cle can always be locked/unlocked using thekey blade.
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running, the warning message
Vehicle key not
found Removed from vehicle will be
displayed in the instrument panel and an audible signal will sound when the last door is closed.
The message will disappear when the key is returned to the vehicle and the O button on the
right-side steering wheel keypad is pressed or when the last door is closed again.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 233)
• Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-tem (p. 251) •
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 247)
Replacing the remote key's battery
The battery in the remote key must be replaced when it is discharged.
NOTE
All batteries have a limited service life and must eventually be replaced (does not applyfor Key Tag). The battery's service life variesdepending on how often the vehicle/key isused.
The remote key battery should be replaced if:
the information symbol illuminates and the message
Vehicle key bat. low
See Owner's manual is displayed in
the instrument panel
and/or
• the locks do not react after several attempts to lock or unlock the vehicle using theremote key within approx. 20 meter (65 feet)from the vehicle.
NOTE
Move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it again.

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secure when handing over the vehicle to e.g. a young driver, parking attendant or workshop. Thesettings for a Red Key cannot be changed by itsuser; a regular remote key is needed to changesettings.
Related information
•
Red Key
* settings (p. 243)
• Remote key (p. 233)
Red Key
* settings
The holder of a regular remote key can adjust settings for a Red Key. Certain driver supportfunctions are always active.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
SystemDriver ProfilesRed Key.
> The following settings can be made:
•
Set Time Gap For Adaptive Cruise Control
•Reduced Maximum Volume
•Max Speed Limit
•Speed Limit Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control *:
•Default setting: Longest interval
Reduced maximum volume (On/Off):
•Default setting: On
Speed Limiter (On/Off):
•Setting interval: 50-250 km/h (30-160 mph)
• The default setting is 120 km/h (75 mph)
• Increments: 1 km/h (1 mph)
The following symbol and message will be shown in the instrument panel
Red key Speed limitation cannot
be exceeded.
Speed reminder (On/Off):
• Setting interval: 0-250 km/h (0-160 mph)
• Default setting: 50, 70 and 90 km/h (30, 45 and 55 mph)
• Increments: 1 km/h (1 mph)
• Maximum number of simultaneous remind-ers: 6
Driver support functionsThe following driver support functions will alwaysbe active for a Red Key user:
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
*
• Lane Keeping Aid (LKA)
*
• Distance Alert
*
• City Safety
• Driver Alert Control (DAC)
*
• Road Sign Information
*
Related information
•Red Key - restricted remote key
* (p. 242)