2018 VOLVO XC90 T8 engine

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
Heated windshield washer nozzles
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The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid fromfreezing.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically starts the wind-shield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivity can beadjusted using the thumb wheel on the right-hand steering wheel lever.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
rain
sensor symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen the rain sensor is activated, the engine must be running or the ignition must be in mode I
or II. The windshield wiper lever must also be in
position 0 or in the single sweep position.

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WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
178 Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sen- sor button
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If the lever is pressed down, the wipers will make additional sweeps across the windshield. Turn the thumb wheel upward for increased sen- sitivity and downward for decreased sensitivity.The wipers will make one extra sweep when thethumb wheel is turned upward.
Deactivate the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button or moving the lever upward to another wiper mode. The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in ignition mode 0 or when the engine is switched
off. The rain sensor is also automatically deactivated when the wiper blades are put in the serviceposition. The rain sensor will reactivate whenservice mode is switched off.
CAUTION
The windshield wipers may start inadvertently and be damaged in automatic car washes.Deactivate the rain sensor when the engine is running or when the ignition is in mode I or II.
The symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
Related information
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 181)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer (p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memoryfunction The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically starts the wind-shield wipers.
Activating/deactivating memory function
The rain sensor's memory function can be set to activate so that the rain sensor button does notneed to be pressed each time the engine isstarted: 1.
Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarWipers.
3. Select
Rain Sensor Memory to activate/
deactivate the memory function.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 181)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 177)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Power front seats *
The power front seats can be adjusted in a num- ber of different ways for optimal comfort andergonomics. The power seats can be moved for-ward/backward and up/down. The height and length * of the seat cushion and the tilt of the
backrest can be adjusted. Lumbar support can be adjusted up, down, forward and backward.
The power seats have an overload protector that is triggered if a seat is blocked by any object. Ifthis occurs, remove the object and attempt toadjust the seat again. The power seats can be adjusted for a certain period of time after the door is unlocked withoutthe engine running. The seats can always beadjusted while the engine is running. They canalso be adjusted for a short period after theengine is turned off.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Adjusting the power front seats
* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front seats
* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat (p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings
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(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings
* (p. 188) •
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings
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(p. 190)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support
* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv- er's seat
* (p. 191)
Adjusting the power front seats *
Set the desired sitting position using the control on the front seat's seating section. To activatethe multifunction control and set the various con-venience functions, turn the control upward/downward.
To activate the multi-function control and set the various comfort functions, turn the con- trol * upwards/downwards.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush- ion by moving the control up/down.
Raise/lower the seat by moving the control up/down.
Move the seat forward/rearward by moving the control forward/rearward.
Change the backrest tilt by moving the con- trol forward/backward.

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
* Option/accessory.
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Front seat massage settings *
The settings can be adjusted using either the multifunction control * on the seat or the center
display. The adjustment settings are shown in the center display.
Multifunction control, located on the side of the seat cushion.
Massage settingsThe following massage settings are available:
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On/Off: Select On/Off to turn on/off the
massage function.
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Programs 1-5: There are 5 preset massage
programs. Select Swell, Tread, Advanced,Lumbar or Shoulder.
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Intensity: Select Low, Normal or High.
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Speed: Select Slow, Normal or Fast.
Restarting the massage function
The massage function turns off automatically after 20 minutes. The function is reactivatedmanually.
–Tap Restart, which is displayed in the center
display, to restart the selected massage pro- gram.
> The massage program will restart. If no selection is made, the message will be stored in Top view.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats
* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats
* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front seats
* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat (p. 187)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings
*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings
*
(p. 190)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support
* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv- er's seat
* (p. 191)
Adjusting front seat massage
settings *
The settings for the multifunctional seats can be adjusted using either the mutifunction control onthe seat or the center display. The adjustment settings are shown in the center display *.
Adjusting front seat massage settings *The front seat backrests have a massage func- tion. Air-filled cushions provide the massagingaction and a number of settings are available. The massage function can only be activated when the engine is running.
1. Activate the multifunction control by turning
the control upward/downward. The seat set- tings view will appear in the center display.
2. Select
Massage in the seat settings view.
3. Select massage settings by tapping the cen- ter display or by moving the cursor up/down using the multifunction control's upper/lowerbuttons. Change a setting in the selectedfunction by tapping the arrows on the centerdisplay or by using the multifunction control'sfront/rear buttons.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats
* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats
* (p. 185)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Adjusting front seat side bolster settings
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(p. 190)
• Adjusting front seat lumbar support
* (p. 190)
Folding the second row backrests
The second row of seats has three individual seating positions. The backrests can be foldeddown separately.
WARNING
• Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into position before driving. Use caution whenadjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or care-less adjustments could lead to injury.
• Long objects must always be securelytied down to help prevent injury or dam-age in the event of sudden braking.
• Always turn off the engine and apply theparking brake when loading or unloadingthe vehicle.
• Put the gear selector in
P to help prevent
the gear selector from being inadvertentlymoved.
CAUTION
When the backrest is folded down, make sure there are no objects in the rear seat, and theseat belts are not buckled. Otherwise there isa risk of damage to the upholstery.
CAUTION
The seat cushion of the integrated child restraint * must be in the stowed position
before the center seat backrest can be folded down. The armrest * in the center seat must be
raised before the seat backrest is folded down. If the vehicle has private locking *, the ski
hatch must be closed before the seat back- rest is folded down.
NOTE
The front seats may need to be pushed for- ward and/or the backrest adjusted so that therear seat backrests can be fully lowered. The rear seats may also need to be moved rearward. The seats in the second row must be in the upright position before they can be foldeddown completely. They should not be foldeddown when they are tilted forward to accessthe third row of seats.

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SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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WARNING
• Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into position before driving. Use caution whenadjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or care-less adjustments could lead to injury.
• Long objects must always be securelytied down to help prevent injury or dam-age in the event of sudden braking.
• Always turn off the engine and apply theparking brake when loading or unloadingthe vehicle.
• Put the gear selector in
P to help prevent
the gear selector from being inadvertentlymoved.
Related information
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 192)
• Adjusting the second row head restraints(p. 194)
• Adjusting the second row backrest tilt(p. 196)
• Getting into and out of the third row of seats
* (p. 197)
• Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 198)
Adjusting the second row backresttilt
Backrest tilt can be adjusted separately for each seat in the second row.
Center seat
1. Pull the strap on the right side of the center seat.
2. Adjust backrest tilt forward/backward by decreasing/increasing pressure on the back- rest.
3. Release the strap to lock the backrest in its new position and press on the backrest untilthe lock engages.
Check to make sure the seat is securely lockedinto place after its position has been changed.
Outboard seats
1. Pull the handle on the side of the seat upward.
2. Adjust backrest tilt forward/backward by decreasing/increasing pressure on the back- rest.
3. Release the handle to lock the backrest in its new position and press on the backrest untilthe lock engages.
Check to make sure the seat is securely lockedinto place after its position has been changed.

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WARNING
•Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into position before driving. Use caution whenadjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or care-less adjustments could lead to injury.
• Long objects must always be securelytied down to help prevent injury or dam-age in the event of sudden braking.
• Always turn off the engine and apply theparking brake when loading or unloadingthe vehicle.
• Put the gear selector in
P to help prevent
the gear selector from being inadvertentlymoved.
Related information
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 192)
• Adjusting the second row head restraints(p. 194)
• Moving the second row seats forward/rear- ward
* (p. 195)
• Getting into and out of the third row ofseats
* (p. 197)
• Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 198)
Getting into and out of the third row
of seats *
The second row of seats can be adjusted for easier access to the third row of seats *.
To fold down the backrest:
1. Pull the handle on the upper side of the right
or left outboard second row seat upward/ forward.
2. Fold the backrest down and move the entire seat forward.
To return the seat to the upright position:
–Push the seat rearward to its end position. The backrest should then easily return to thecorrect position.
NOTE
If a backrest in the second row of seats does not lock back into the upright position afterbeing folded down (e.g. for getting in or out ofthe third row of seats), it may need to bepushed forward again and then pushed backwith more force.
WARNING
Make sure that the rear seat backrest and head restraint are locked securely in placeafter the seat is folded up. The head restraints at the outer seats must always be raised when there is a passenger inone of these spots of the rear seat.
Related information
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 192)
• Adjusting the second row head restraints (p. 194)
• Moving the second row seats forward/rear- ward
* (p. 195)
• Adjusting the second row backrest tilt (p. 196)
• Folding the third row backrests
* (p. 198)

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CLIMATE CONTROL
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Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 213)
• Activating and deactivating the heated front seat
* (p. 216)
Activating and deactivating the
heated front seat *
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in cold weather.
Seat heating can be set to automatically activate when the engine is started. When set to automat-ically activate, heating will be turned on at lowambient temperatures. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Auto Driver Seat Heating Leveland Auto Passenger Seat Heating Levelto activate/deactivate automatic start of heated driver's and passenger seat.
4. Select
Low, Medium or High to select level
after the function has been activated.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 213)
• Activating and deactivating power front seats
* (p. 215)
Activating and deactivating the
heated rear seats *
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in cold weather.
Activating and deactivating the heated rear seats from the front seats
Seat heating buttons in the Rear climate group in Cli-
mate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display and
select the Rear climate tab.
2. Tap the seat heating button repeatedly to select one of the four levels:
Off, High,Medium or Low.
> The level is changed and the set level is displayed in the button.