2018 VOLVO XC90 climate control

CLIMATE CONTROL
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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)

CLIMATE CONTROL
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Activating and deactivating airconditioning
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies incoming air as needed.
Air conditioning button in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2. Tap
AC.
> The air conditioning is activated/deacti- vated and the button lights up/goes out. When the air conditioning is activated, it will be switched on and off automaticallyby the climate system as needed.
NOTE
For optimum function of the air conditioning, close all side windows and the panoramic roof *.
NOTE
The air conditioning cannot be activated when the fan speed is set to Off.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 217)
Activating and deactivating climate
control for the third-row seats
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The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies incoming air as needed.
Air conditioning button in the Rear climate tab in Cli-
mate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display and
select the Rear climate tab.
2. Tap
3rd row climate.
> The air conditioning is activated/deacti- vated and the button lights up/goes out.

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NOTE
The air conditioning for the third row of seats is automatically activated if any of the thirdrow seat belts are buckled. It is not possible to manually activate air con- ditioning for the third row of seats if the mainair conditioning system is deactivated or the climate system * for the second row of seats is
deactivated.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 217)
• Activating and deactivating auto-start of third-row climate control
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Activating and deactivating auto-
start of third-row climate control *
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies incoming air as needed.
On models with a 4-zone climate *, the air condi-
tioning for the third row of seats can be set to start automatically when the engine is started. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Auto Third Row Climate to acti-
vate/deactivate the air conditioning for the third row of seats when the engine is started.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating climate control for the third-row seats
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Gear indicator in 8" instrument panel.
Related information
•Gear selector positions for automatic trans- missions (p. 418)
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
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All-wheel drive, All Wheel Drive (AWD), also called four-wheel drive, means that power is dis-tributed to all four wheels, which improves trac-tion.
To achieve the best traction, power is automati- cally directed to the wheels that have the bestgrip. The system continuously calculates theneed for torque to the rear wheels, and canimmediately redistribute up to half of the engine'storque to the rear wheels. All-wheel drive also has a stabilizing effect at higher speeds. In normal driving conditions, mostof the engine's power is directed to the frontwheels. When the vehicle is stationary, all-wheeldrive is always activated in preparation for maxi-mum traction during acceleration. All-wheel drive reacts differently depending on which drive mode * is selected.
Related information
• Drive modes
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• Low Speed Control
* (p. 435)
• Transmission (p. 417)
Drive modes
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Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving charac- teristics in different ways to enhance and sim-plify the driving experience in certain types of sit-uations.
Drive modes enable easy access to the vehicle's many functions and settings in different drivingsituations. The following systems are adapted tohelp optimize driving characteristics in each drivemode: • Steering
• Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive
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• Brakes
• Pneumatic suspension
* and shock absorbers
• Instrument panel
• Start/Stop function
• Climate control settings
Select the drive mode that is best suited to the current driving conditions. Keep in mind that notall drive modes are available in all situations.
Available drive modes
COMFORT
• This is the vehicle's default mode.
When the engine is started, the vehicle will be in Comfort mode and the Start/Stop function will beactivated. This setting offers driving comfort, lightsteering and soft suspension.

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ECO
•Adapt the vehicle for more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving with Eco mode.
In this mode, the Start/Stop function is activated,the ground clearance is lower to reduce air resis-tance and certain climate settings are reduced. The instrument panel has an ECO gauge to facili- tate fuel-efficient driving.
OFF ROAD
• Maximizes the vehicle's ability to traverse dif- ficult terrain or poor roads.
In this mode, ground clearance is high, steering islight, and all-wheel drive and Hill Descent Controlare activated. The Start/Stop function is deacti-vated. This mode can only be activated at low speeds. The permitted speed range will be shown in thespeedometer. If this speed is exceeded, Off roadmode will be deactivated and another drive modeactivated. In Off road mode, a compass will be displayed between the speedometer and the tachometer inthe instrument panel.
NOTE
This drive mode is not designed to be used for normal street driving.
NOTE
Due to the increased ground clearance, if the OFF ROAD mode was selected when theengine was switched off, the suspension willlower when the engine is restarted.
CAUTION
Do not use the OFF ROAD drive mode when towing a trailer without an electrical connec-tion. This could result in damage to the pneu-matic suspension system's bellows.
DYNAMIC
• Dynamic mode is designed to provide sport- ier driving characteristics and a faster accel-eration response.
Gear shifting will be faster and more distinct andthe transmission will prioritize gears with a highertraction force. Steering response is faster, suspension is stiffer and ground clearance is lower to help reducebody roll when cornering. The Start/Stop function is deactivated.
INDIVIDUAL
• Customizes drive mode to personal preferen- ces. Select one of the drive modes as a basis andadjust the settings to achieve your preferred driv-ing characteristics. These settings will be storedin your driver profile. Individual drive mode is only available if it has been activated in the center display.Settings view
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for Individual drive mode.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
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2. Tap
My CarIndividual Drive Mode and
select Individual Drive Mode.
3. Under
Presets, select one of the following
drive modes as a basis: Eco, Comfort orDynamic.
The following settings can be modified: •
Driver Display
•Steering force
•Powertrain Characteristics
•Brake Characteristics
•Suspension Control
•ECO Climate
•Start/Stop.
Related information
• Changing drive mode
* (p. 425)
• ECO drive mode (p. 426)
• Economical driving (p. 438)
• Start/Stop function (p. 428)
• Low Speed Control
* (p. 435)
• Hill Descent Control
* (p. 437)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD)
* (p. 423)
Changing drive mode *
The drive mode is changed using the control in the tunnel console.
Select the drive mode that is best suited to the current driving conditions. Keep in mind that notall drive modes are available in all situations. To change drive mode:
1. Press the DRIVE MODE control.
> A pop-up menu will appear in the center display.
2. Roll the wheel upward or downward to the desired drive mode.
3. Press the drive mode control or tap its button in the center display to confirm the selection.
> The selected drive mode is shown in theinstrument panel. If a drive mode is grayed out in the pop-up menu, it cannot be selected.
Related information
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Drive modes
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• Activating and deactivating ECO drive modeusing the function button (p. 428)
• Activating and deactivating Low Speed Con- trol
* using the function button (p. 436)
• Activating and deactivating Hill Descent Con-trol
* using the function button (p. 438)

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ECO drive mode
The Eco drive mode optimizes the vehicle's driv- ing characteristics for more fuel-efficient andeco-friendly driving.
Use this mode to save fuel and promote eco- friendly driving. When ECO mode is activated, the following cha- racteristics are modified:
• The automatic transmission's shifting points.
• Engine control and accelerator pedalresponse.
• Eco Coast functionality is activated andengine braking is disabled when the acceler-ator pedal is released at speeds between65 and 140 km/h (40 and 87 mph).
• Some of the climate system settings will bereduced or switched off.
• The suspension's self-leveling function
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lower ground clearance to help reduce windresistance.
• Information will be shown in the ECO gaugein the instrument panel to help promotemore eco-friendly and economical driving.
Coast function Eco CoastEco Coast essentially deactivates engine braking,allowing the vehicle's kinetic energy to be usedto roll greater distances. When the driver releasesthe accelerator pedal, the transmission is auto-matically disengaged from the engine. Engine speed is reduced to idling speed to reduce fuelconsumption. This function is most effective in driving situa- tions where the vehicle can roll freely for a longdistance, e.g. on roads with slight downgrades orwhen a decrease in speed is anticipated, such aswhen approaching an area with a lower speedlimit.
Activating Eco Coast
The function is activated when the accelerator pedal is fully released and the following condi-tions are met:
• Eco drive mode is activated.
• The gear selector is in
D.
• The vehicle's speed is approximately65-140 km/h (40-87 mph).
• The gradient of the downgrade is less thanapproximately 6%.
COASTING will be displayed in the instrument
panel when Eco Coast is being used.
Limitations
Eco Coast is not available if:
• The engine and/or transmission are not at normal working temperatures.
• The gear selector is moved from
D to manual
shifting mode.
• The vehicle's speed is not within the65-140 km/h (40-87 mph) range. •
The gradient of the downgrade is more thanapproximately 6%.
• The steering wheel paddles
* are being used
for manual shifting.
Deactivating and turning off Eco Coast
In certain situations, it may be advisable to deac- tivate or turn off Eco Coast so that engine brak-ing can be used. These situations might includedriving down steep hills or before passinganother vehicle to help ensure this can be doneas safely as possible. Deactivate Eco Coast by:
• Pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
• Moving the gear selector to manual mode.
• Using the steering wheel paddles
* to shift.
Turn off Eco Coast by:
• Switching drive mode
* or switching off drive
mode Eco in Function view.
It is possible to roll short distances even without Eco Coast in order to help conserve fuel. How-ever, for the best fuel economy, Eco Coast shouldbe activated and used to roll longer distances.
Cruise control Eco CruiseWhen cruise control is activated in the Eco drivemode, the vehicle's acceleration and decelerationwill be slower than in other drive modes to helpfurther conserve fuel. Because of this, the vehi-cle's actual speed may be slightly above or belowthe set speed.