2018 VOLVO XC90 heating

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Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors from thecenter display
Rear window/door mirror heating button in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2.Tap
Rear.
> Heated windows and door mirrors are activated and the button lights up/goes out.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 217)
• Automatically activating and deactivating theheated rear window and door mirrors(p. 228)
Automatically activating anddeactivating the heated rear windowand door mirrors
The heated rear window and door mirrors are used to quickly remove condensation and icefrom the glass.
It is possible to select whether rear window and door mirror heating should be automatically acti-vated or deactivated when the engine is started.With automatic start activated, heating will beactivated when there is a risk of ice or condensa-tion on the windows or mirrors. Heating is auto-matically switched off when the window or doormirror is sufficiently warm and the condensationor ice is gone. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Auto Rear Defroster to activate/
deactivate automatic rear window and door heating.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating the heated rearwindow and door mirrors (p. 227)
Setting the blower speed for the
front seats4
The blower can be set to several different auto- matically controlled speeds for the front seat.
Blower control buttons in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2. Tap the desired blower speed:
Off, 1-5 orMax.
> The blower speed will be changed and the buttons for the set speed will light up.
CAUTION
The air conditioning will not engage if the blower is turned off completely, which maycause fogging on the inside of the windows.
4The same setting applies to the rear seats with the 2-zone climate system.

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Temperature control.
2. Set the temperature by doing one of the fol-
lowing:
• dragging the control to the desired tem- perature, or
• tapping
+
− to raise/lower the tempera-
ture.
> The temperature will be set and the but- ton will display the new temperature.
NOTE
Heating/cooling cannot be accelerated by choosing a higher/lower temperature thanthe desired temperature.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 217)
Setting the temperature for the rear
seats
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The temperature can be set to the desired num- ber of degrees for the rear seat climate zones.
Setting the temperature for the rear seats from the front seats
Temperature buttons in the Rear climate tab in Climate
view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display and
select the Rear climate tab.
2. Tap the left- or right-side temperature button to open the control.
Temperature control.
3. Set the temperature by:
•dragging the control to the desired tem- perature
• tapping
+
− to raise/lower the tempera-
ture.
> The temperature will be set and the but- ton will display the new temperature.
Setting the temperature for the rear seats from the rear seats
1. Tap the unlock button on the tunnel con- sole's climate panel to access the controls.

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Temperature controls on the rear climate panel of the tunnel console.
2.Tap the left or right side's <> buttons to
lower/raise the temperature.
> The temperature will be changed and the climate panel screen will show the new temperature.
NOTE
Heating/cooling cannot be accelerated by choosing a higher/lower temperature thanthe desired temperature.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 217)
Synchronize temperature
The temperature in the different climate zones of the vehicle can be synchronized with the tem-perature set for the driver's side.
Synchronization button on the driver's side temperature control.
1. Tap the driver's side temperature button in the center display's climate bar to open the control.
2. Tap
Synchronize temperature .
> The temperature for all of the vehicle's cli- mate zones will be synchronized with the one set for the driver's side and the syn-chronization symbol will be displayed nextto the temperature button.
Synchronization is stopped with another press on
Synchronize temperature or by changing the
temperature setting for a climate zone other than the driver's.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 217)

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DRIVER SUPPORT
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The driver is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle maintains a suitable distancefrom such obstacles.
• The camera and radar sensors do nothave the capacity to detect all oncomingobjects and obstacles in traffic environ-ments, e.g. potholes, stationary obstaclesor objects that completely or partiallyblock the route.
• Pilot Assist does not "see" pedestrians,animals, etc.
• The recommended steering input is lim-ited in force, which means that it cannotalways help the driver to steer and keepthe vehicle within the lane.
• Pilot Assist is switched off if the powersteering is working with reduced power -e.g. during cooling due to overheating(see section "Speed-dependent steeringforce").
The driver can always correct or adjust steeringassistance provided by Pilot Assist by turning thesteering wheel to the desired position.
Steep roads and/or heavy loadsPilot Assist is primarily intended to be driven onflat roads. The function may not be able to main-tain the correct time interval to the vehicle aheadwhen driving down steep hills. The driver should be extra attentive and prepared to apply thebrakes.
• Do not use Pilot Assist if the vehicle is carry-ing a heavy load or towing a trailer.
NOTE
Pilot Assist cannot be activated if a trailer, bike carrier or similar is connected to thevehicle electrical system.
Other limitations
•
The Off Road drive mode cannot be
selected when Pilot Assist is activated.
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's camera unit, which has some general limitations – see thesection "Camera unit limitations".
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's radar unit, which has some general limitations – see thesection "Radar unit limitations".
Related information
• Pilot Assist (p. 309)
• Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance (p. 270)
Pilot Assist
* symbols and messages
A number of symbols and messages relating to Pilot Assist may be displayed in the instrument panel and/or the head-up display *.

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Starting the vehicle
The vehicle can be started using the start knob in the tunnel console when the remote key is inthe passenger compartment.
Start knob in the tunnel console.
WARNING
Before starting:
• Buckle your seat belt.
• Adjust the seat, steering wheel and mir- rors.
• Make sure you can fully depress thebrake pedal. The remote key is not physically used to start theignition because the vehicle is equipped with thekeyless Passive Start system. To start the vehicle:
1. The remote key must be inside the vehicle.
For vehicles with Passive Start, the key must be in the front section of the passengercompartment. With the optional keyless lock- ing/unlocking function *, the key can be any-
where in the vehicle.
2. Press and hold down the brake pedal 1
as far
as possible.
3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release. The control will automatically return to the original position.
WARNING
• Never use more than one inlay mat at a time on the driver's floor. If any other typeof floor mat is used, remove the originalmat from the driver's seat floor beforedriving. All types of mats must be securelyanchored in the attachment points in thefloor. Make sure the floor mat does notimpede the movement of the brake pedalor accelerator pedal in any way, as thiscould be a serious safety hazard.
• Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-tured for your vehicle. They must be prop-erly secured in the attachment points inthe floor to help ensure they cannot slideand become trapped under the pedals.
The starter motor will crank until the enginestarts or until its overheating protection is trig-gered.
1 If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob clockwise to start the engine.

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Location of the backup reader in the tunnel console.
If the Vehicle key not found message is shown
in the instrument panel at start, place the remote key at the backup reader and then make a newstart attempt.
NOTE
When the remote key is placed in the backup reader, make sure that no other vehicle keys,metal objects or electronic devices (e.g. cellu-lar phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) are inthe backup reader. Multiple vehicle keys closeto each other in the backup reader can dis-rupt their functionality.
CAUTION
If the engine has not responded after 3 attempts – wait for 3 minutes before startinga new attempt. Starting capability increases ifthe starter battery is given time to recover.
WARNING
Never remove the remote control key from
the vehicle while driving or the vehicle is being towed.
WARNING
• Always remove the remote key from the passenger compartment when you leavethe vehicle and make sure the ignition is in mode
0.
• Always put the gear selector in
P and
apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle unsu-pervised while the engine is running.
• Always open the garage door fully andmake sure that ventilation is very goodbefore starting the engine in a garage.The exhaust fumes produced by the vehi-cle contain carbon monoxide, which isinvisible and odorless but very toxic.
WARNING
Always take along the remote control key when leaving the vehicle and make sure thatthe vehicle electrical system is in ignition mode
0 – especially if there are children in
the vehicle.
NOTE
With a cold start, idling speed may be consid- erably higher than normal for certain enginetypes. This is done to get the emissions sys-tem up to normal operating temperature asquickly as possible, which minimizes exhaustemissions and protects the environment.
CAUTION
• When starting in cold weather, the auto- matic transmission may shift up at slightlyhigher engine speeds than normal untilthe automatic transmission fluid reachesnormal operating temperature.
• Do not race a cold engine immediatelyafter starting. This could prevent fluidsfrom properly lubricating vital compo-nents in the engine before it has reachedthe proper operating temperature.
• The engine should be idling when thegear selector is moved. Never accelerateuntil the gear is fully engaged. Accelerat-ing rapidly before a gear is properlyengaged could lead to harder wear ofcomponents.
• To help prevent the transmission oil from overheating, select
P or N when idling at
a standstill for prolonged periods of time.

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Ignition modes
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various modes (levels) to make different functions availa-ble.
To enable the use of a limited number of func- tions when the engine is not running, the ignition can be put in one of three different levels: 0, I
and II. These levels are referred to as "ignition
modes" in the Owner's Manual. The following table shows which functions are available in each ignition mode:
ModeFunctions
0 •The odometer, clock and tem- perature gauge are illuminated A
.
• The power seats
* can be
adjusted.
• The power windows can be used.
• The center display is activatedand can be used A
.
• The 12 V outlet in the cargo com- partment
* can be used.
• The infotainment system can be used A
.
In this ignition mode, the functions are available for a limited time and then switch off automatically.
I •The panoramic roof, power win-dows, 12 V outlet in passengercompartment, Bluetooth, naviga-tion, phone, blower and wind-shield wipers can be used.
• The power seats can be adjusted.
• The 12 V outlet in the cargo com-partment can be used.
Electrical current will be takenfrom the battery in this ignitionmode.ModeFunctions
II •The headlights illuminate.
• Warning/indicator lights illumi- nate for 5 seconds.
• A number of other systems areactivated. However, seat and rearwindow heating can only be acti-vated when the engine is running.
This ignition mode uses a lot ofcurrent from the battery andshould be avoided whenever pos-sible!
A Also activated when the door is opened.
Related information
• Starting the vehicle (p. 404)
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 203)
• Jump starting using another battery (p. 447)
• Selecting ignition mode (p. 408)

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Braking assist after a collision In a collision in which the activation level is reached for the pyrotechnic seat belt tensionersor airbags, or if a collision with a large animal isdetected, the vehicle's brakes will be automati-cally activated. This function is intended to helpprevent or reduce the effects of any subsequentcollision.
After a serious collision, it may no longer be pos- sible to control and steer the vehicle. In order toavoid or mitigate a possible further collision witha vehicle or an object in the vehicle's path, thebrake assist system is activated automatically tohelp stop the vehicle safely. The brake lights and hazard warning flashers are activated during braking. When the vehicle has stopped, the hazard warning flashers will con-tinue to flash and the parking brake will beapplied. If braking is not appropriate, e.g. if there is a risk of being hit by passing traffic, the driver can over-ride the system by depressing the acceleratorpedal. This function assumes that the brake system is intact after a collision. Brake assist is part of the Rear Collision Warning and Blind Spot Information safety systems.
Related information
•Rear Collision Warning (p. 345)
• BLIS
* (p. 346)
• Brake functions (p. 408)
Transmission The transmission is part of the vehicle's driveline (power transmission) between the engine andthe drive wheels. The function of the transmis-sion is to change gears depending on speedand power needs.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic transmis- sion. The number of gears allows the engine'storque and power band to be effectively utilized.Two of the gears are overdrive gears that savefuel when driving at a constant engine speed.Manual shifting is also possible. The instrumentpanel shows the gear currently in use.
CAUTION
Check the operating temperature of the transmission to help avoid damage to any ofthe drive system components. If there is a riskof overheating, a warning symbol will appearin the instrument panel and a text messagewill be displayed. Follow the recommenda-tions given.
Symbols in the instrument panelIf a problem should occur with the transmission, a symbol and a message will appear in the instru-ment panel.