2018 VOLVO XC90 T8 ECO mode

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OWNER'S INFORMATION
Owner's information16
Owner's Manual in the center display 17
Navigate in the Owner's Manual in the center display 18
Owner's manual in mobile devices 20
Volvo Cars support site 20
Using the Owner's Manual 21
The Owner's Manual and the envi-ronment 23
YOUR VOLVO
Contacting Volvo
26
Volvo ID 26
Creating and registering a Volvo ID 27
Drive-E ‒ purer driving pleasure
27
IntelliSafe - driver support 28
Sensus - connection and entertainment 30
Software Updates 33
Data recording 33
Terms & Conditions for Services 34
Customer Privacy Policy 34
Important information on accessories and extra equipment 35
Accessory installation 36
Connecting equipment to the vehi-cle's data link connector 36
Technician certification 37
Viewing the Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) 38
Volvo Structural Parts Statement 38
Driver distraction 39
SAFETY
Safety42
Safety during pregnancy 43
Occupant safety 43
Reporting safety defects 44
Recall information 45
Whiplash Protection System 46
Seat belts 47
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts 48
Seat belt tensioners 50
Resetting the electric seat belt ten- sioners 51
Door and seat belt reminders 51
Airbags 52
Driver/passenger-side airbags 53
Occupant weight sensor 56
Side airbags 60
Inflatable curtain 60
Safety mode 61
Starting and moving the vehiclewhen it is in safety mode 62
Child safety 63
Child restraints 65
Infant seats 67
Convertible seats 69
Booster cushions 71
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DRIVER SUPPORT
Driver support systems272
Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance 272
Stability system Roll Stability Control 273
Electronic Stability Control 274
Electronic Stability Control Sport mode 275
Activating/deactivating Sport modein Electronic Stability Control 275
Electronic Stability Control Sportmode limitations 276
Electronic Stability Control symbolsand messages 277
Speed limiter 278
Activating and starting Speed Limiter 279
Managing Speed Limiter speed 279
Deactivating and putting Speed Lim-iter in standby mode 280
Reactivating Speed Limiter fromstandby mode 281
Turning off Cruise Control 281
Cruise Control limitations 282
Automatic Speed Limiter 282
Activating/deactivating AutomaticSpeed Limiter 284
Changing Automatic Speed Limitertolerance 285
Automatic Speed Limiter limitations 285

Cruise control286
Activating and starting Cruise Control 287
Managing Cruise Control speed 288
Deactivating and putting Cruise Con- trol in standby mode 289
Reactivating Cruise Control fromstandby mode 290
Switching off Cruise Control 290
Distance Alert *
291
Head-up display for Distance Alert 292
Activating/deactivating Distance Alert 293
Setting a time interval for Distance Alert 293
Distance Alert limitations 294
Adaptive Cruise Control *
295
Adaptive Cruise Control and collisionwarning 298
Head-up display for Adaptive CruiseControl with collision warning 299
Activating and starting AdaptiveCruise Control 299
Managing Adaptive Cruise Control speed 300
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control timeintervals 301
Deactivating/reactivating AdaptiveCruise Control 302
Passing assistance with AdaptiveCruise Control 304

Starting passing assistance with Adaptive Cruise Control304
Limitations of passing assistancewith Adaptive Cruise Control 305
Switching target vehicles with Adap-tive Cruise Control 305
Automatic braking with AdaptiveCruise Control 306
Adaptive Cruise Control limitations 307
Switching between Cruise Controland Adaptive Cruise Control 307
Symbols and messages for AdaptiveCruise Control 309
Pilot Assist 311
Pilot Assist and collision warning 314
Head-up display for Pilot Assist dur-ing collision risks 315
Activating and starting Pilot Assist 315
Managing Pilot Assist speed 316
Setting a time interval for Pilot Assist 317
Deactivating/reactivating Pilot Assist 319
Passing assistance with Pilot Assist 321
Starting passing assistance withPilot Assist 321
Passing assistance with Pilot Assistlimitations 321
Switching target vehicles with Pilot Assist 322
Automatic braking with Pilot Assist 322

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the vehicle424
Switching off the vehicle 426
Ignition modes 427
Selecting ignition mode 428
Brake functions 429
Brakes 429
Brake Assist System 431
Braking on wet roads 431
Braking on salted roads 431
Maintenance of the brake system 432
Parking brake 432
Activating and deactivating the park- ing brake 433
Settings for automatically activatingthe parking brake 434
Parking on a hill 434
Parking brake malfunction 435
Auto-hold brakes 436
Activating and deactivating Auto-hold at a standstill 436
Hill Start Assist 437
Braking assist after a collision 437
Transmission 438
Gear selector positions for automatictransmissions 439

Using the steering wheel paddles
* to
shift 441
Shiftlock 442
The kickdown function 442
Gear indicator *
442
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 443
Drive systems 443
Starting and stopping the combus- tion engine in Twin Engine vehicles 444
Drive modes 445
Changing drive mode 449
Leveling control * and suspension
450
Leveling control settings *
453
Low Speed Control 453
Activating and deactivating LowSpeed Control using the function button 454
Hill Descent Control 454
Activating and deactivating HillDescent Control using the functionbutton 455
Economical driving 456
Using the electric motor only 457
Factors affecting electric motor range 458
"Hold" and "Charge" functions 459
Preparing for a long trip 460
Winter driving 461

Driving through standing water462
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 462
Refueling 463
Fuel 464
Octane rating 465
Emission controls 467
Overheating of engine and transmission 468
Battery drain 469
Jump starting using another battery 469
Detachable towbar *
471
Driving with a trailer 472
Trailer Stability Assist *
474
Checking trailer lights 475
Towing using a towline 476
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet 476
Recovery 477
HomeLink ®
* 478
Programming HomeLink ®
* 479
Using HomeLink 480
Type approval for HomeLink ®
* 481
Compass 481
Activating and deactivating the compass 482
Calibrating the compass 482

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YOUR VOLVO
* Option/accessory.
28 goal. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-poweredinternal combustion engines, Volvo is activelylooking at advanced technology alternative-fuelvehicles. When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the vehicle's impact on theenvironment. To reduce your vehicle's environ-mental impact, you can:
• Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.Tests have shown decreased fuel economywith improperly inflated tires.
• Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule in your Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet.
• Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
• See a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible for inspectionif the check engine (malfunction indicator)light illuminates, or stays on after the vehiclehas started.
• Properly dispose of any vehicle-related wastesuch as used motor oil, used batteries, brakepads, etc.
• When cleaning your vehicle, please use gen-uine Volvo car care products. All Volvo carcare products are formulated to be environ-mentally friendly.
Twin Engine vehicles
•If possible, precondition the vehicle with thecharging cable before driving.
• If preconditioning is not possible in coldweather, use the seat and steering wheelheating primarily. Avoid heating the entirepassenger compartment, which reduces thehybrid battery's charge level.
• Choose the
Pure drive mode to help mini-
mize electric power consumption.
• In hilly terrain, put the gear selector in mode B
to utilize the electric motor's braking func-
tion when the accelerator pedal is released. This helps charge the hybrid battery.
Related information
• Economical driving (p. 456)
• Starting and stopping preconditioning(p. 231)
• The Owner's Manual and the environment(p. 23)
• Air quality (p. 204)
IntelliSafe - driver support
IntelliSafe is Volvo Cars' philosophy regarding vehicle safety. IntelliSafe consists of a number ofsystems, both standard and optional, that aredesigned to help make driving safer, preventaccidents and protect passengers and otherroad users.
SupportIntelliSafe includes driver support functions such as Adaptive cruise control * which helps the driver
to maintain an even speed combined with a pre- selected time interval to the vehicle ahead. Pilot Assist 4
helps the driver keep the vehicle in
the current traffic lane by providing steering assistance and maintaining an even speed and aset time interval to the vehicle ahead. Park Assist Pilot * helps the driver pull into and
out of parking spaces. Other examples of systems that can help the driver are the Active main beam, Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) * and Blind Spot Information (BLIS) *
systems.
PreventionCity Safety is a function intended to help prevent accidents. The function can help prevent or miti-gate a collision with pedestrians, cyclists, largeanimals or other vehicles. Light, sound and pulsa-tions in the brake pedal are provided to alert of a
4 Depending on market, this function can be either standard or optional.

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Software Updates
So that you as a Volvo customer shall have the best possible experience from your car, Volvo iscontinuously developing the systems in the carsand the services that you are offered.
You can update the software in your Volvo to the latest version when your car is serviced at anauthorized Volvo dealer. The latest softwareupdate gives you access to new functions andimprovements, as well as previous improvementsincluded with previous software updates. For more information about released updates and answers to frequently asked questions, please go to support.volvocars.com.
NOTE
Functionality after updating may vary depend- ing on market, model, model year and options.
Related information
• Sensus - connection and entertainment (p. 30)
• Handling system updates via Download Cen-ter (p. 601)
Data recording
As part of Volvo's commitment to safety and quality, certain information is recorded regardingvehicle operation, functionality and incidents.
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR isto record, in certain crash or near crash-like sit-uations, such as an airbag deployment or hittinga road obstacle, data that will assist in under-standing how a vehicle's systems performed. TheEDR is designed to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a short period oftime, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR inthis vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle wereoperating;
• Whether or not the driver and passengersafety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressingthe accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understand-ing of the circumstances in which crashes andinjuries occur. EDR data is only recorded by the vehicle if a more serious collision situation occurs. No data isrecorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-tions and the EDR never registers who is drivingthe vehicle or the location of a crash or a nearcrash-like situation. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR datawith the type of personally identifying data rou-tinely acquired during a crash investigation. Toread data recorded by an EDR, special equipmentis required, and access to the vehicle or the EDRis needed. Furthermore, your vehicle is equipped with a number of computers whose task is to continu-ously control and monitor the vehicle's operation.They can also register some of this informationduring normal driving conditions, most importantlyif they detect a fault relating to the vehicle'soperation and functionality or upon activation ofthe vehicle's active safety systems (e.g. CitySafety and the auto-brake function). Some of theregistered information is required by technicianswhen carrying out service and maintenance toenable them to diagnose and rectify any faultsthat have occurred in the vehicle and to enableVolvo to fulfill legal and other regulatory require-ments. Information thus registered in the vehicleis registered in the vehicle's computers until thevehicle is serviced or repaired. In addition to theabove, the registered information may - on anaggregated basis - be used for research andproduct development purposes in order to contin-uously improve the safety and quality of Volvovehicles. For additional information, please contact Volvo.

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Safety
The vehicle is equipped with a number of safety systems that work together to help protect thevehicle's driver and passengers in the event ofan accident.
The vehicle is equipped with a number of sensors that may react in the event of an accident andactivate different safety systems, such as the air-bag system and seat belt tensioners. Dependingon the specific conditions of the accident, e.g.collisions at certain angles, overturning or swerv-ing, the systems react differently to help providethe best protection. There are also mechanical safety systems such as the Whiplash Protection System. The vehicle is also built so that a large part of the force of a collision is distributed to the vehicle's members,pillars, floor, roof and other parts of the body. After an accident, the vehicle's safety mode may be activated if any important function in the vehi-cle has been damaged.
Warning symbol in the instrument panelThe warning symbol in the instrumentpanel illuminates when the vehicle's electrical system is in ignition mode II.
The symbol will go out after approx. 6
seconds if no faults are detected in the vehicle's safety systems.
WARNING
If the warning symbol remains illuminated or switches on while driving and the message
SRS airbag Service urgent Drive to
workshop is displayed in the instrument
panel, this indicates that something in the safety system is not functioning properly.Volvo recommends contacting an authorizedVolvo workshop for repairs as soon as possi-ble.
WARNING
Never attempt to alter or repair any of the vehicle's safety systems yourself. Incorrectlyperformed repairs to any system could impairfunction and lead to serious injury. Volvo rec-ommends contacting an authorized Volvoworkshop.
If this dedicated warning symbol is not functioning, the general warning sym-bol will illuminate instead and the samemessage will be displayed in the instru-
ment panel.
Related information
• Safety during pregnancy (p. 43)
• Occupant safety (p. 43)
• Reporting safety defects (p. 44)
• Recall information (p. 45)
• Seat belts (p. 47) •
Airbags (p. 52)
• Whiplash Protection System (p. 46)
• Safety mode (p. 61)
• Child safety (p. 63)

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WARNING
Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop for repair. Incorrectly per-formed repairs to the inflatable curtain systemcould impair function and lead to seriousinjury.
WARNING
Never hang or attach heavy objects in the handle in the ceiling. The hooks are onlyintended for lightweight garments (not forhard objects such as umbrellas). Never screw or mount anything to the vehi- cle's headlining, door pillars or side panels.This could impair the intended protectiveproperties. Volvo recommends only usingVolvo original parts that are approved forplacement in these areas.
WARNING
If objects are loaded higher than the upper edge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm (4in.) space between the objects and the win-dow. Objects placed closer to this couldimpede the function of the inflatable curtainconcealed inside the headlining.
WARNING
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to the seat belt. Always wear your seat belt.
Related information
•Airbags (p. 52)
Safety mode Safety mode is a feature that is triggered after a collision if there is potential damage to an impor-tant function in the vehicle, such as the fuellines, sensors for one of the safety systems, thebrake system, etc.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text Safety mode See Owner's manual may
appear in the instrument panel along with the warning symbol if the panel is undamaged andthe vehicle's electrical system is intact. The mes-sage indicates that one or more of the vehicle'sfunctions may be reduced.
WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you smell fuel fumes when the message Safety
mode See Owner's manual is displayed in
the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle imme- diately.
If safety mode has been set, it may be possible to reset the system in order to start and move thevehicle a short distance, for example, if it is block-ing traffic.

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WARNING
Never attempt to perform repairs or reset electrical components on your own after thevehicle has been in safety mode. This couldresult in injury or prevent the vehicle fromfunctioning properly. Volvo recommends hav-ing the vehicle inspected and reset to normaloperating status by an authorized Volvo work- shop after
Safety mode See Owner's
manual has been displayed.
WARNING
When the vehicle is in safety mode, it should not be towed behind another vehicle. It shouldbe towed from the site on a tow truck. Volvorecommends towing the vehicle directly to anauthorized Volvo workshop.
Related information
• Safety (p. 42)
• Starting and moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode (p. 62)
• Recovery (p. 477)
Starting and moving the vehiclewhen it is in safety mode If safety mode has been set, it may be possible to reset the system in order to start and movethe vehicle a short distance, for example, if it isblocking traffic.
Starting the vehicle when it is in safety mode
1. Check the vehicle for damage, particularly for
fuel leakage. Make sure you do not detect any gasoline fumes. If the damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage/fumes, you mayattempt to start the engine.
WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you smell fuel fumes when the message Safety
mode See Owner's manual is displayed in
the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle imme- diately.
2. Switch off the ignition.
3. Then try to start the vehicle. >The message
Vehicle start System
check, wait will appear in the instrument
panel while the electrical system performs a system check and then attempts toreset to normal operating mode. This maytake up to a minute. 4.
When
Vehicle start System check, wait is
no longer displayed in the instrument panel, try again to start the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the message Safety mode See Owner's
manual is still displayed, the vehicle should
not be driven or towed behind another vehi- cle. If the vehicle needs to be moved, it mustbe towed on a tow truck. Even if no damageis apparent, there may be hidden damage thatcould make the vehicle impossible to control.
Moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode
1. If the message Normal mode The vehicle
is now in normal mode is displayed after
attempting to start the engine, the vehicle may be moved carefully from its presentposition if, for example, it is blocking traffic.
2. Do not move the vehicle farther than abso- lutely necessary.
WARNING
When the vehicle is in safety mode, it should not be towed behind another vehicle. It shouldbe towed from the site on a tow truck. Volvorecommends towing the vehicle directly to anauthorized Volvo workshop.