2018 VOLVO XC90 dashboard

CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.207
Climate control sensors
The climate system has a number of sensors to help regulate the climate settings in the vehicle.
Location of the sensors
Humidity sensor - in the rearview mirror con- sole.
Ambient temperature sensor - in the right- side door mirror.
Passenger compartment temperature sensor - near the buttons in the center console.
Sunlight sensors - on the upper side of the dashboard.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with cloth- ing or other objects.
On vehicles equipped with the Interior Air Quality System *, there is also an air quality sensor in the
climate system's air intake.
Related information
• Climate (p. 206)
• Interior Air Quality System
* (p. 210)
Perceived temperature
The climate control system regulates the climate in the passenger compartment based on per-ceived temperature, not actual temperature.
The selected passenger compartment tempera- ture is based on the physical perception of thecurrent ambient temperature, airflow speed,humidity, sunlight in the passenger compartment,etc. The system has a sunlight sensor that detects which side of the vehicle the sunlight is shiningon and adjusts the temperature accordingly. Thismeans that the temperature of the air coming outof the vents may be different for the left and rightsides, even if the temperature setting is the samefor both sides.
Related information
• Climate (p. 206)

CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
212
Air distribution
The climate system distributes incoming air through a number of vents in the passengercompartment.
Automatic and manual air distributionWhen the auto-climate feature is on, air distribu- tion is regulated automatically. Air distribution canalso be controlled manually.
Adjustable air ventsCertain air vents in the vehicle are adjustable,which means they can be opened/closed and thedirection of the air flow from the vent can beadjusted.
Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger com- partment.
2-zone system - four vents on the dashboard and one on each of the pillars between thefront and rear doors.
4-zone system * - two additional vents on the
rear side of the tunnel console.
4-zone system * and seven seats - one addi-
tional vent on each of the pillars behind the rear doors.
Related information
• Climate (p. 206)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 212)
• Opening, closing and directing air vents(p. 213)
• Air distribution options (p. 214)
Adjusting air distribution
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if nee- ded.
Air distribution buttons in Climate view.
Air distribution - windshield defrost vents
Air distribution - dashboard and center con- sole air vents
Air distribution - floor air vents
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2. Tap one or more air distribution buttons to open/close the airflow for that vent.
> The air distribution changes and the but-tons will light up or go out.

CLIMATE CONTROL
214
Air distribution options Air distribution can be adjusted manually if nee- ded. The following options are available.
Air distributionPurpose
If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate control system will revert to automatic mode.
Main airflow from defroster vents. Some airflow from other vents. Helps remove ice and condensation in cold and humid weather(blower speed should not be set too low).
Main airflow from dashboard vents. Some airflow from other vents. Provides effective cooling in warm weather.
Main airflow from floor vents. Some airflow from other vents. Provides heating or cooling in footwell areas.

CLIMATE CONTROL
}}
215
Air distributionPurpose
Main airflow from defroster and dashboard vents. Some airflow from other vents.Provides a comfortable climate in warm and dry weather.
Main airflow from defroster and floor vents. Some airflow from other vents.Provides a comfortable climate and effective defogging in cold andhumid weather.
Main airflow from dashboard and floor vents. Some airflow from other vents.Provides a comfortable climate in sunny, cool weather.
Main airflow from defroster, dashboard and floor vents. Provides balanced comfort in the passenger compartment.

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory.
236
Lock indication
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked, the turn signals will flash to indicate that the vehicle hasbeen locked or unlocked correctly.
Exterior confirmationLocking
• The turn signals will flash once and the door mirrors will fold in 1
to confirm the vehicle is
locked.
Unlocking
• The turn signals will flash twice and the doormirrors will fold out 1
to confirm the vehicle is
unlocked.
All doors, tailgate and hood must be closed for confirmation to be given. If only the driver's door is closed when the vehicle is locked 2
, the vehicle
will be locked but the turn signals will only flash to indicate locking when all doors and the hoodand tailgate have been closed.
Lock and alarm indicator
The locks and alarm indicator on the dashboard will dis- play the status of the locking system.
A long flash indicates that the vehicle is locked. When the vehicle is locked, this will be indicatedby short, pulsing flashes.
Other indicators
The home safe lighting and approach lighting functions also indicate when the vehicle is lockedor unlocked.
Lock button indicators
Front door
Lock buttons with indicator lights in front door.
Illuminated indicator lights in both front door lock buttons indicate that all doors are locked. If anydoor is opened, the lights in both doors will goout.
1 Only vehicles with power folding mirrors.
2 Does not apply to vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry *).

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
}}
* Option/accessory.257
Unlocking the tailgate from insidethe vehicle
The tailgate can be locked from the inside using a button on the dashboard.
1.
Press the button on the dashboard.
> The tailgate will unlock and can be opened from the outside by pressing the rubberized pressure plate on the handle.
2. With the optional power tailgate
* -
Press and hold the
button on the dash-
board.
> The tailgate will open.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi- cle (p. 255)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate
*
(p. 259)
Activating and deactivating childsafety locks
Child safety locks help prevent children from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. There is an electric safety lock * and a manual
safety lock.
Activating and deactivating electric child safety locks *
The electric child safety lock can be activated and deactivated in any ignition mode higher than 0. The lock can be activated and deactivated up
to 2 minutes after the engine is turned off if no door has been opened.
Button for electric activation and deactivation.
1. Start the engine and select any ignition
mode higher than 0.

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
}}
* Option/accessory.261
Closing and locking 17
the power
tailgate
–Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock the tailgate and doors (all doors must beclosed in order to lock).
> The tailgate closes automatically - the tail-
gate and doors lock, and the alarm * is
activated.
NOTE
• One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking tobe possible.
• When the keyless locking or closing
* func-
tions are used, three audible signals willsound if the key is not detected closeenough to the tailgate.
CAUTION
When operating the tailgate manually, open and close it slowly. If you encounter resis-tance, do not use force. This could lead todamage and loss of function.
Interrupting opening or closingInterrupt opening or closing by doing one of the following:
• Press the button on the dashboard.
• Press the button on the remote key.
• Press the close button on the underside ofthe tailgate.
• Press the rubberized pressure plate on theunderside of the tailgate's outer handle.
• Using a foot movement
*.
Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops. Thetrunk lid can then be opened or closed manually.
Pinch protectionIf anything obstructs the tailgate with enoughforce to prevent it from opening or closing, pinchprotection will be activated.
• When opening - the tailgate will stop movingand an audible signal will sound.
• When closing - the tailgate will stop, a longaudible signal will sound and the tailgate willreturn to the programmed maximum openingposition.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of serious injury when operating the tailgate. Before opening/clos-ing, make sure that no one is in the path ofthe tailgate who could be injured by its move-ment. Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Preloaded springs
Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open or access the preloa- ded springs in the power tailgate struts. Theyare preloaded with high pressure and cancause injury if opened.
17
Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry *) have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.

||
KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
266
Related information
•Private Locking (p. 264)
Alarm
The alarm emits sound and light signals if any- one without a valid remote key attempts to breakinto the vehicle or interferes with the start batteryor alarm siren.
When armed, the alarm will be triggered if:
• the hood, tailgate or any door is opened.
• a battery cable is disconnected
• the alarm siren is disconnected.
Alarm signalsThe following occurs if the alarm is triggered:
• A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until the alarm is turned off.
• All turn signals will flash for 5 minutes oruntil the alarm is turned off.
If the reason the alarm was triggered is not recti- fied, the alarm cycle will repeat up to 10 times 20
.
Alarm indicator
A red indicator light on the dashboard shows the status of the alarm:
• Indicator off - the alarm is disarmed.
• Indicator flashes once every two seconds -the alarm is armed.
• The indicator flashes quickly after the alarmhas been disabled for up to 30 seconds or until the ignition is put in
I mode by turning
the start knob clockwise and then releasing - the alarm has been triggered.
20 Certain markets only.