2018 VOLVO XC90 T8 heating

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Activating and deactivating
automatic windshield heating *
Windshield heating is used to quickly remove condensation and ice from the windshield.
Windshield heating can be set to automatically activate when the engine is started. With auto-matic start activated, heating will be activatedwhen there is a risk of ice or condensation on thewindows or mirrors. Heating is automaticallyswitched off when the window or door mirror issufficiently warm and the condensation or ice isgone. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Auto Front Defroster to activate/
deactivate automatic windshield heating.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating the heated wind- shield
* (p. 222)
Activating and deactivating theheated rear window and doormirrors The heated rear window and door mirrors are used to quickly remove condensation and icefrom the glass.
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors from thecenter console
A button in the center console offers quick access to the heated rear window and door mir-rors functions.
Button in center console.
–Tap the button.
> Heated windows and door mirrors are
activated and the button lights up/goes out.
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. 213)
• Automatically activating and deactivating theheated rear window and door mirrors(p. 224)

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Automatically activating anddeactivating the heated rear windowand door mirrorsThe 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. 223)
Setting the blower speed for thefront seats 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.
NOTE
The climate system automatically adapts air- flow as needed within the set blower speed,which means that airflow speed may varyslightly within the same blower speed.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 213)

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NOTE
The climate system automatically adapts air- flow as needed within the set blower speed,which means that airflow speed may varyslightly within the same blower speed.
Related information
•Climate system controls (p. 213)
Setting the temperature for thefront seats The temperature can be set to the desired num- ber of degrees for the front seat climate zones.
Temperature buttons in the climate bar.
1. Tap the left- or right-side temperature but-
tons in the center display's climate bar to open the control.
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. 213)

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Setting the temperature for the rearseats
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.
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. 213)

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Parking climate
The passenger compartment climate can be pre- conditioned or maintained when the vehicle isparked. For full functionality, the vehicle's charg-ing cable must be plugged in.
Preconditioning and the climate comfort retaining func- tion are controlled from the Parking climate tab in the
center display's Climate view.
Related information
• Climate (p. 202)
• Preconditioning (p. 230)
• Climate comfort retaining function (p. 234)
• Parking climate symbols and messages (p. 236)
Preconditioning
Preconditioning the vehicle before driving can help reduce wear and reduce energy consump-tion during a trip.
Preconditioning can be started immediately or started at a preset time using a timer. The function utilizes several of the vehicle's sys- tems:
• In cold weather, the high-voltage coolantheater (HVCH) heats the passenger com-partment to a comfortable temperature.
• In warm weather, air conditioning cools thepassenger compartment to a comfortabletemperature.
• The electrically heated steering wheel
* and
seats * can be activated.
• Heating for the windshield, rear window anddoor mirrors are automatically activated asneeded.
During preconditioning in a hot climate, conden-sation from the air conditions may drip under thevehicle. This is normal.

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NOTE
Preconditioning is only available when the car is connected to an electrical outlet. A charg-ing post that is not always active, for examplebecause of a timer, can cause loss of functionfor preconditioning. If the car is not connected to an electrical socket it is still possible in a warm climate toachieve brief cooling of the passenger com-partment by direct starting preconditioning.
NOTE
During preconditioning of the passenger compartment, the vehicle works to reach acomfortable temperature and not the tem-perature set in the climate system.
Related information
•Parking climate (p. 230)
• Starting and stopping preconditioning (p. 231)
• Preconditioning timer settings (p. 232)
Starting and stoppingpreconditioning
Preconditioning heats or cools the passenger compartment before driving. Preconditioningcan be started in the center display or from acellular phone.
Starting/stopping from the center display
Preconditioning button in the Parking climate tab in
Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2. Select the
Parking climate tab.
Window for seat/steering wheel heating in the Parking
climate tab in Climate view.
3. Tap the boxes to select if seat/steering
wheel heating should be activated along with preconditioning.
4. Tap
Preconditioning.
> Preconditioning starts/stops and the but- ton lights up/goes out.

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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. 311)
• Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance (p. 272)
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 *.

HYBRID INFORMATION
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Charging the hybrid battery In addition to the conventional fuel tank, your vehicle is also equipped with a rechargeablelithium-ion hybrid battery.
The hybrid battery can be recharged using the charging cable stored in a storage space in thecargo compartment.
WARNING
The hybrid electrical system in your vehicle uses high voltage electrical current. Any dam-age to this system or to the hybrid batterymay result in the danger of overheating, fire,or serious injury. If the vehicle is involved in acollision or subjected to flooding, fire, etc.,have it inspected by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician. Prior to this inspec-tion, the vehicle should be parked outdoors ata safe distance from any building or poten-tially flammable materials.
The hybrid battery's charging time depends on the charging current used.
NOTE
The capacity of the hybrid battery diminishes somewhat with age and use, which couldresult in increased use of the gasoline engineand consequently, slightly higher fuel con-sumption.
WARNING
If the hybrid battery needs to be replaced, this may only be done by Volvo retailer or author-ized Volvo workshop.
Charging cable handle and charging socket.
Charging status is indicated in three ways: • The indicator lights in the charging module (the unit connected to the wall outlet).
• Indicator light in the vehicle's chargingsocket.
• Images and text in the instrument panel.
The hybrid battery's charging process alsocharges the vehicle's start battery. If the hybrid battery's temperature is below -10 ºC (14 ºF) or above 40 ºC (104 ºF), some of
the vehicle's functions may be reduced or not available at all. The electric motor cannot be used if the battery'stemperature is too low or too high. If the PUREdrive mode is selected, the gasoline engine willstart.
Charging using the gasoline engine
The vehicle generates electrical current to charge the battery, e.g. when the driver lightly presses the brakepedal or when engine braking is used on downgrades.
The vehicle can also generate current to the hybrid battery to charge it.
• The hybrid battery can also be recharged bylightly depressing the brake pedal, i.e. duringlight braking. This converts the vehicle'skinetic energy to electrical energy, which isused to charge the hybrid battery.
• In gear position
B, the electric motor brakes
the vehicle when the accelerator pedal is