2018 VOLVO XC90 light

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KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory.
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Disarming the alarm without a functioning
remote key
The vehicle can be unlocked and disarmed even if the remote key is not functioning, e.g. if thebattery is discharged.
1. Open the driver's door using the detachable
key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.
Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.
2. Place the remote key on the key symbol inthe backup reader in the tunnel console's cup holder.
3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release. > The alarm will be disarmed.
Turning off a triggered alarm
–Press the unlock button on the remote key or put the ignition into mode I by turning the
start knob clockwise and then releasing it.
NOTE
• Remember that the alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked.
• The alarm will be triggered if any of thedoors is opened from the inside.
Automatically arming and disarming the alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection. If the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key (and the alarm is disarmed) but none of thedoors or tailgate are opened within two minutes,the alarm will be automatically rearmed. The vehi-cle will also re-lock. On some markets, the alarm will be automatically armed following a slight delay after the driver'sdoor has been opened and closed without beinglocked. To change this setting:1.
Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLocking.
3. Select
Passive Arming Deactivation to
temporarily deactivate the function.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 266)
Foreign Component Detection
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The Foreign Component Detection function detects if an unknown component has beenconnected to the vehicle.
Each LED headlight * is customized for the vehi-
cle. If an unrecognized headlight is used, the message
Unknown vehicle part. Service
required, unknown part found. will be dis-
played in the instrument panel. Volvo recom- mends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
Related information
• Volvo's service program (p. 576)

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Electronic Stability Control Sport mode limi- tations (p. 274)
• Electronic Stability Control symbols and mes-sages (p. 275)
Electronic Stability Control Sportmode
The ESC 7
system is always activated and can-
not be switched off. However, the driver can select
ESC Sport Mode, which offers more
active driving characteristics.
With the ESC Sport Mode sub-function
selected, intervention from ESC is reduced and more lateral movement is permitted, giving thedriver more control of the vehicle than usual. When
ESC Sport Mode is selected, ESC may
seem to be disabled even though it is often assisting the driver.
NOTE
When the ESC Sport Mode function is
selected, the trailer stabilizer (TSA 8
) is
switched off.
ESC Sport Mode also helps provide maximum
traction if the vehicle gets stuck or is driving on a loose surface such as deep snow or loose sand.
Related information
• Electronic Stability Control (p. 272)
Activating/deactivating Sport modein Electronic Stability Control The ESC 9
system is always activated and can-
not be switched off. However, the driver can select Sport mode, which offers more activedriving characteristics.
Sport mode can be activated/ deactivated in the center dis-play's Function view.
–Tap the ESC Sport Mode button in Func-
tion view.
> Sport mode is activated when the indica- tor light is green, and deactivated when the indicator light is gray.
When
ESC Sport Mode is activated,
this symbol will illuminate with a steady glow in the instrument panel. It willremain on until the driver deactivates
the function or until the engine is turned off. TheESC system will return to normal mode the nexttime the engine is started.
Related information
• Electronic Stability Control (p. 272)
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Electronic Stability Control
8 Trailer Stability Assist
9 Electronic Stability Control

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Electronic Stability Control symbolsand messages
A number of symbols and messages related to Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may be dis-played in the instrument panel.
Some examples of symbols and messages are shown in the table below.
SymbolMessageMeaning
Steady glow for approx. 2 seconds. System check when the engine is started.
Flashing light. The ESC is actively operating.
Steady glow. Sport mode is activated.
Note: The ESC system is not deactivated in this mode, but has partially reduced functionality.
ESC Temporarily offThe ESC system's functionality has been temporarily reduced due to high brake system temperatures. The function will be automatically reactivated when the brakes have cooled. See the message in the instrument panel.
ESC Service requiredThe ESC system is not functioning properly.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and then restart it.
• Consult a workshop if the message persists
‒ an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the
button in the center of the right-side
steering wheel keypad. If the message persists: Contact a workshop
‒ an
authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
• Electronic Stability Control (p. 272)

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Activating/deactivating AutomaticSpeed Limiter
The Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL 21
) is a sup-
plement to the Speed Limiter (SL 22
) and can be
activated/deactivated.
Activating ASLThe Speed Sign Assist but-
ton is located in the center dis- play's Function view.
To activate the Automatic Speed Limiter: 1. Tap the
Speed Sign Assist button.
> ASL will go into standby mode and a green indicator light will illuminate. A road sign symbol will be displayed in the centerof the speedometer in the instrumentpanel.
2. Pressing the
button on the steering
wheel keypad.
> ASL will be activated and set to the vehi- cle's current speed.
NOTE
• If the Automatic Speed Limiter function is activated, road sign information is shownin the driver display even if RSI is notactivated.
• To remove road sign information from the driver display, you must deactivate
both
Automatic Speed Limiter and RSI.
• When the Automatic Speed Limiter func- tion is activated but RSI is deactivated, nowarnings are given from RSI. In this situa-tion, settings for RSI cannot be adjustedeither - to be able to adjust settings aswell as receive warnings, RSI must beactivated.
Deactivating ASLTo deactivate the Automatic Speed Limiter:
–Tap the Speed Sign Assist button in Func-
tion view.
> ASL will be deactivated, the indicator light in the button will be GRAY and SL will be activated instead.
WARNING
The vehicle will no longer follow the posted maximum speed after switching from ASL toSL – it then only follows the maximum speedstored in the memory.
Related information
• Speed limiter (p. 276)
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Automatic Speed Limiter
22 Speed Limiter

DRIVER SUPPORT
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Managing Cruise Control speedCruise Control (CC 29
) can be set to various
speeds.
Setting/changing set speed
Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
For vehicles with only CC
–Change a set speed by pressing the (1)
or
(3) buttons briefly or by pressing and
holding them:
• Press briefly
: Press briefly: each press
changes the speed in +/- 1 mph (+/- 1 km/h) increments.
• Press
and hold: Release the button when
the set speed indicator (4) has moved tothe desired speed. •
The most recently set speed will be stored.
If speed is increased by depressing the accelera- tor pedal while pressing the
(1) button on
the steering wheel, the vehicle's speed when the button is pressed will be stored as the set speed. Temporarily increasing speed using the accelera- tor pedal, e.g. when passing another vehicle, willnot affect the setting. The vehicle will return tothe set speed when the accelerator pedal isreleased.
For vehicles with both CC and ACC
–Change a set speed by pressing the (1)
or
(3) buttons briefly or by pressing and
holding them:
• Press briefly
: Press briefly: each press
changes the speed in +/- 5 mph (+/- 5 km/h) increments.
• Press
and hold: Release the button when
the set speed indicator (4) has moved tothe desired speed.
• The most recently set speed will be stored.
If speed is increased by depressing the accelera- tor pedal while pressing the
(1) button on
the steering wheel, the vehicle's speed when the button is pressed will be stored as the set speed. Temporarily increasing speed using the accelera- tor pedal, e.g. when passing another vehicle, will not affect the setting. The vehicle will return tothe set speed when the accelerator pedal isreleased.
Using engine braking instead of
applying the brakes
Cruise Control regulates speed by lightly applyingthe brakes. On downgrades, it can sometimes bedesirable to roll a bit faster and let speed bereduced instead by engine braking alone. Thedriver can temporarily disengage the Cruise Con-trol braking function. To disengage CC:
–Press the accelerator pedal about halfway down and then release it.
> Cruise Control will automatically disen- gage the automatic brake function and speed will only be reduced using theengine braking function.
How drive mode affects cruise controlThe way the cruise control maintains the vehicle'sspeed can vary depending on the selected drive mode 30
.
29 Cruise Control
30 For more information, see "Drive modes".

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Cruise Control Eco Cruise
In the ECO drive mode, cruise control's accelera- tion and deceleration will be smoother than inother drive modes to help provide optimal fuelefficiency and reduced environmental impact.Because of this, the vehicle's actual speed maybe slightly above or below the set speed. For more information, see "ECO drive mode" under "Eco Cruise".
Cruise Control Dynamic Cruise
With the Dynamic drive mode, cruise control's acceleration and deceleration will be faster andmore immediate than in other drive modes.
Related information
•Cruise control (p. 284)
Deactivating and putting CruiseControl in standby mode
Cruise Control (CC 31
) can be temporarily put
into standby mode and then reactivated.
Deactivating and putting Cruise Control in standby mode
Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
To put Cruise Control in standby mode:
–Press the button on the steering wheel
(2).
> The Cruise Control markings and symbols will change from WHITE to GRAY, indicat- ing that Cruise Control is temporarilydeactivated and the driver needs to con-trol the vehicle's speed.
Standby mode due to action by the driver
Cruise Control will be temporarily deactivated and put in standby mode if:
• the brakes are applied
• the gear selector is moved to
N
• the vehicle is driven faster than the setspeed for more than 1 minute
The driver must then control the vehicle's speed. Temporarily increasing speed using the accelera- tor pedal, e.g. when passing another vehicle, willnot affect the setting. The vehicle will return tothe set speed when the accelerator pedal isreleased.
Automatic standby mode
Cruise Control will be temporarily deactivated and put in standby mode if:
• the wheels lose traction
• the engine speed (rpm) is too low/high
• the temperature in the brake systembecomes too high
• the vehicle's speed goes below 30 km/h(20 mph).
The driver must then control the vehicle's speed.
Related information
• Cruise control (p. 284)
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Cruise Control

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DRIVER SUPPORT
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Distance Alert warning light on the windshield 35
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A warning light will appear on the windshield and glow steadily if the time interval to the vehicleahead is shorter than the set time interval.
NOTE
Visual warnings on the windshield may be dif- ficult to notice in cases of strong sunlight,reflections, extreme light contrasts, or if thedriver is wearing sunglasses or is not lookingstraight ahead.
NOTE
• Distance Alert is only available in vehicles that can display information on the wind-shield with a head-up display.
• Distance Alert is deactivated while Adap-tive Cruise Control is active.
WARNING
Distance Alert only reacts of the time interval to the vehicle ahead is shorter than the presetvalue – vehicle speed is not affected.
NOTE
Depending on market, this function may be either Standard or Optional.
Related information
•Head-up display for Distance Alert (p. 290)
• Activating/deactivating Distance Alert (p. 291)
• Setting a time interval for Distance Alert(p. 291)
• Distance Alert limitations (p. 292)
Head-up display for Distance Alert36
In vehicles equipped with a head-up display *, a
symbol will be displayed on the windshield as long as the time interval to the vehicle ahead isshorter than the set time interval.
Distance Alert warning symbol on the windshield 37
.
For this to be possible, however, the Show
Driver Support function must be activated
under Settings in the center display's menus (see "Head-up display" for instructions).
35 Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
36 The Distance Alert function is only available in vehicles that can display information on the windshield with a head-up display.
37 Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.

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NOTE
Visual warnings on the windshield may be dif- ficult to notice in cases of strong sunlight,reflections, extreme light contrasts, or if thedriver is wearing sunglasses or is not lookingstraight ahead.
Related information
•Distance Alert
* (p. 289)
• Head-up display
* (p. 144)
Activating/deactivating Distance
Alert38
It is possible to set time intervals for Distance Alert or to turn the function off.
On/OffPress the Distance Alert but-
ton in the center display's Function view.
• GREEN button indicator light - Distance Alert is on.
• GRAY button indicator light - Distance Alertis off.
Distance Alert is automatically activated eachtime the engine is started.
Related information
• Distance Alert
* (p. 289)
Setting a time interval for Distance
Alert39
The Distance Alert function can be set to differ- ent time intervals.
Different time intervals to the vehicle ahead can be selectedand are shown in the instru-ment panel as 1–5 horizontalbars. The more bars, the longerthe time interval. One bar rep-resents an interval of
approx. 1 second to the vehicle ahead. 5 barsrepresents approx. 3 seconds.
The same symbol appears when the Adaptive Cruise Control function is activated.
38 The Distance Alert function is only available in vehicles that can display information on the windshield with a head-up display.
39 The Distance Alert function is only available in vehicles that can display information on the windshield with a head-up display.