2018 VOLVO XC90 Owner´s Manual

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WARNING
While the power steering is working at reduced power, the driver support functionswith steering assistance are not available. In such a situation, the driver display shows the
Power steering failure or Power
Steering Assist Temporarily Reduced
message, combined with a STEERING WHEEL symbol.
Changing the level of steering wheel resistance *
To change the level of steering wheel resistance, see the description of the INDIVIDUAL optionunder "Available drive modes" in the "Drivemodes" section. On models not equipped with drive mode con- trols and the INDIVIDUAL option, steering wheelresistance can instead be set in the center dis-play's Top view under:
SettingsMy CarDrive ModesSteering force
Steering wheel resistance settings cannot be accessed when turning at speeds above10 km/h (6 mph).
Related information
•Drive modes
* (p. 423)
• Pilot Assist (p. 309) •
Lane Keeping Aid (p. 362)
• Steering assistance at risk of collision(p. 370)
• Park Assist Pilot
* (p. 393)
Stability system Roll StabilityControl
The Roll Stability Control (RSC 1
) system helps
minimize the risk of a rollover in the event of e.g. a sudden evasive maneuver or if the vehiclebegins to skid.
The RSC system monitors the lateral angle at which the vehicle is leaning and registers anychanges. Using this information, the system cal-culates the likelihood of a rollover. If there is animminent risk of a rollover, Electronic StabilityControl is activated, engine torque is reduced andbrakes are applied to one or more of the wheelsuntil the vehicle has regained stability.
WARNING
The vehicle

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Electronic Stability Control
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC 2
) function
helps the driver avoid skidding and improves the vehicle's directional stability.
This symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel when theESC system is intervening. When the ESC has intervened to apply the brakes, a pulsingsound may be heard and the
vehicle may accelerate more slowly than expec-ted when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The ESC system consists of the following sub- functions: • Stability control 3
• Spin control and active yaw control
• Engine drag control
• Trailer Stability Assist
WARNING
•The Electronic Stability Control system ESC is supplementary driver supportintended to facilitate driving and make itsafer – it cannot handle all situations inall traffic, weather and road conditions.
• ESC is not a substitute for the driver'sattention and judgment. The driver isalways responsible for ensuring the vehi-cle is driven in a safe manner, at theappropriate speed, with an appropriatedistance to other vehicles, and in accord-ance with current traffic rules and regula-tions.
Stability control 3This function helps control the driving and brak-ing force of each individual wheel in an attemptto stabilize the vehicle.
Spin control and active yaw controlThis function is active at low speeds and brakesthe wheels that are spinning to transfer additionalpower from wheels that are not spinning. This function also helps prevent the wheels from spinning while the vehicle is accelerating.
Engine drag control
Engine drag control (EDC
4
) helps prevent inad-
vertent wheel lock, e.g. after downshifting orusing engine braking when driving at low speedson a slippery surface. Inadvertent wheel lock while driving could impair the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
Trailer Stability Assist *5
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA
6
) is designed to help
stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer if thevehicle and trailer have begun to sway. For moreinformation, see "Trailer Stability Assist".
NOTE
The TSA function is deactivated if ESC Sport
Mode is activated.
Related information
• Electronic Stability Control Sport mode (p. 273)
• Activating/deactivating Sport mode in Elec-tronic Stability Control (p. 273)
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Roll Stability Control
2 Electronic Stability Control
3 Also called traction control.
4 Engine Drag Control
5Trailer Stability Assist is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original towbar.6
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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
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Electronic Stability Control Sportmode limitations
There are certain limitations associated with the ESC 10
system's subfunction
ESC Sport Modebeing activated.The ESC Sport Mode function cannot be
selected when any of the following functions are activated:
• Speed limiter
• Cruise control
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Pilot Assist.
Related information
•Electronic Stability Control (p. 272)
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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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Speed limiterA Speed Limiter (SL 11
) could be described as a
reverse cruise control. The driver regulates the vehicle's speed using the accelerator pedal, butis prevented by the Speed Limiter from inadver-tently exceeding a preset maximum speed.
Function buttons and symbols 12
.
: Activates the Speed Limiter from
standby mode and resumes the set maxi- mum speed.
: Increases the set maximum speed
: From standby mode - activates the
Speed Limiter and sets the current speed
: From active mode - deactivates/puts
the Speed Limiter in standby mode
: Reduces the set maximum speed
Marker for set maximum speed
The vehicle's current speed
The set maximum speed
WARNING
• The Speed Limiter function is supple- mentary driver support intended to facili-tate driving and help make it safer – itcannot handle all situations in all traffic,weather and road conditions.
• The driver must always pay attention totraffic conditions and take action if theSpeed Limiter is not maintaining a suita-ble speed.
• The Speed Limiter is not a substitute forthe driver's attention and judgment. Thedriver is always responsible for ensuringthe vehicle is driven in a safe manner, atthe appropriate speed, with an appropri-ate distance to other vehicles, and inaccordance with current traffic rules andregulations.
Related information
•Cruise Control limitations (p. 280)
• Activating and starting Speed Limiter(p. 277)
• Managing Speed Limiter speed (p. 277)
• Deactivating and putting Speed Limiter instandby mode (p. 278)
• Reactivating Speed Limiter from standbymode (p. 279)
• Turning off Cruise Control (p. 279)
• Automatic Speed Limiter (p. 280)
• Automatic Speed Limiter limitations (p. 283)
• Activating/deactivating Automatic SpeedLimiter (p. 282)
• Changing Automatic Speed Limiter tolerance(p. 283)
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Speed Limiter
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Activating and starting SpeedLimiterThe Speed Limiter (SL 13
) function must be
selected and activated in order to regulate speed.
Putting Speed Limiter in standby mode
Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
–Press ◀ (1) or ▶ (3) and scroll to the Speed
Limiter function
(4).
> The symbol (4) will appear, indicating that the Speed Limiter is in standby mode.
Starting the Speed LimiterThe Speed Limiter can only be activated while the engine is running. The lowest maximumspeed that can be set is 30 km/h (20 mph).
–With the Speed Limiter in standby mode and the
symbol displayed, press the
button (2) on the steering wheel key-
pad.
> The Speed Limiter will be started and the vehicle's current speed will be set as the maximum speed.
Related information
• Speed limiter (p. 276)
Managing Speed Limiter speed The Speed Limiter (SL 14
) can be set to various
speeds.
Setting/changing set speed
Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
–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.
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Related information
•Speed limiter (p. 276)
Deactivating and putting SpeedLimiter in standby mode
The Speed Limiter (SL 15
) can be temporarily
deactivated and put in standby mode.
Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on model.
To deactivate the Speed Limiter and put it in standby mode:
–Press the button on the steering wheel
(2).
> The speed limit markings and symbols in the instrument panel will change from WHITE to GRAY. This indicates that theSpeed Limiter is temporarily deactivatedand the driver can exceed the set maxi-mum speed.
Temporarily deactivating using the accelerator pedal
The set maximum speed can be temporarily deactivated and exceeded using the acceleratorpedal without first putting the Speed Limiter instandby mode, e.g. when quick acceleration isrequired. To do so:
1. Depress the accelerator as far as possible and then release it when the desired speed has been reached.
> The Speed Limiter will remain activatedand the symbol in the instrument panel will be WHITE.
2. Release the accelerator pedal fully when the temporary acceleration is completed.
> The vehicle will automatically slow downto a speed below the most recently set maximum speed.
Related information
• Speed limiter (p. 276)
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