2018 VOLVO XC90 T8 ignition

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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

SAFETY
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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
If your vehicle has become water-damaged in any way (e.g., soaked floor mats/standingwater on the floor of the vehicle), do notattempt to start the engine. This may causeairbag deployment, which could result in seri-ous injury. Volvo recommends towing thevehicle directly to an authorized Volvo work-shop. Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition for at least 10minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Follow the instructions for manually over- riding the shiftlock system.
Deployed airbags
WARNING
If any of the airbags have deployed:
• Do not attempt to drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an authorized workshop.
• If necessary, seek medical attention.
Related information
•
Safety (p. 42)
• Driver/passenger-side airbags (p. 53)
• Side airbags (p. 60)
• Inflatable curtain (p. 60)
Driver/passenger-side airbags
As a supplement to the seat belts, the vehicle is equipped with driver and passenger side frontairbags.
Driver/passenger side front airbags.
In a frontal collision, the airbags help protect the driver's and passenger's head, face and chestand the driver's knees and legs. A collision of a sufficiently violent force will trig- ger the sensors and one or more airbags willinflate. The airbag helps cushion the initial impactof the collision for the passenger. The airbagdeflates when compressed by the collision. Asmall amount of powder will also be releasedfrom the airbag. This may appear to be smokeand is normal. The entire process, from inflationto deflation of the airbag, occurs within tenths ofa second.
NOTE
The sensors react differently depending on the circumstances of the accident andwhether or not the seat belt is used. Does notapply to all belt positions. In some accident situations, only one (or none) of the airbags will be deployed. Thesensors monitor the impact of the collisionand react accordingly to deploy one, severalor no airbags.
WARNING
The seat belt and the airbag work together. If the seat belt is not used or is used incorrectly,the airbag may not provide the intended pro-tection in a collision. To help prevent injury in the event the airbag is deployed, passengers should sit as uprightas possible, with their feet on the floor andtheir backs against the seat backrest.
WARNING
Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop for repairs. Incorrectly per-formed repairs to the airbag system couldimpair function and lead to serious injury.
The front airbag systemThe front airbag system includes gas generators surrounded by the airbags, and deceleration sen-

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seated occupant and determine if the passeng- er's side front airbag should be enabled (mayinflate) or disabled (will not inflate). The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the pas- senger's side front airbag when:
• the front passenger's seat is unoccupied, orhas small/medium objects in the front seat,
• the system determines that an infant is pres-ent in a rear-facing infant seat that is instal-led according to the manufacturer's instruc-tions,
• the system determines that a small child ispresent in a forward-facing child restraintthat is installed according to the manufactur-er's instructions,
• the system determines that a small child ispresent in a booster seat,
• a front passenger takes his/her weight off ofthe seat for a period of time,
• a child or a small person occupies the frontpassenger's seat.
The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp which will illuminate and stay on toremind you that the passenger's side front airbagis disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi-cator lamp is located in the overhead console,near the base of the rearview mirror.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will illuminate for several sec-onds while the system performs a self-diag-nostic test.
However, if a fault is detected in the system:
• The OWS indicator light will stay on
• The SRS warning light will come on and stay on and a text message will be displayed.
WARNING
If a fault in the system is detected and indi- cated as described, be aware that the pas-senger's side front airbag will not deploy inthe event of a collision. In this case, the SRSsystem and Occupant Weight Sensor shouldbe inspected by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician as soon as possible.
WARNING
• Never try to open, remove or repair any components in the OWS system. Thiscould cause the system to malfunction.Maintenance or repairs should only becarried out by an a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician.
• The front passenger's seat should not bemodified in any way. This could reducepressure on the seat cushion, whichmight interfere with the OWS system'sfunction.

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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.

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Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays information rela- ted to the vehicle and driving.
The instrument panel contains gauges, indicators and monitoring and warning symbols. What isshown in the instrument panel varies dependingon the equipment, settings and functions cur-rently active. The instrument panel is activated as soon as a door is opened, i.e. in ignition mode 0. The panel
will power down after a short period of time if it is not used. To reactivate it, do one of the following:
• Depress the brake pedal.
• Activate ignition mode
I. •
Open one of the doors.
WARNING
If the instrument panel is not functioning properly, information about brakes, airbags orother safety-related systems may not be dis-played. The driver will then not be able tocheck the status of the vehicle systems orreceive relevant warnings and information.
WARNING
If the instrument panel turns off, does not activate when the ignition is switched on, orpart/all of the panel cannot be read, do notdrive the vehicle. Consult a workshop immedi-ately. Volvo recommends an authorized Volvoworkshop.
Location in the instrument panel:
Left sideIn the centerRight side
Speedometer Indicator and warning symbols Tachometer/Hybrid gaugeA
Trip odometer Ambient temperature sensor Gear indicator Odometer B
Clock Drive Mode
(Hybrid, Off Road, Pure, Power or AWD)
Cruise control/speed limiter information Message (also graphics in some cases) Fuel gauge Road sign information * Door and seat belt status Hybrid gauge
– Hybrid battery's charge level Distance to empty tank

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Changing a driver profile's name
It is possible to change the names of the differ- ent driver profiles used in the vehicle.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
SystemDriver Profiles.
3. Select
Edit Profile.
> A menu will open in which the driver pro- file can be changed.
4. Tap the
Profile Name box.
> A keyboard will be displayed and can be used to change the name. Tap
to
close the keyboard.
5. Save the name change by pressing
Back orClose.
> The name has now been changed.
NOTE
Profile names may not begin with a space. If a space is entered first, the profile name will notbe saved.
Related information
• Selecting a driver profile (p. 138)
• Using the center display keyboard (p. 126)
Resetting driver profile settings
Settings that have been saved for one or more driver profiles can be reset when the vehicle isstationary.
NOTE
Factory Reset is only possible when the
vehicle is stationary.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
SystemFactory ResetReset
Personal Settings.
3. Select option
Reset for the active profile,Reset for all profiles or Cancel.
Related information
• Driver profiles (p. 137)
• Resetting center display settings (p. 135)
Linking a remote key to a driverprofile A remote key can be linked to a driver profile. This driver profile and all of its settings will thenautomatically be selected every time the vehicleis used with that particular remote key.
The first time the remote key is used, it is not linked to any specific driver profile. The Guestprofile is automatically activated when the ignition is switched on. A driver profile can also be selected manually without linking it to any key. When the vehicle isunlocked, the last active driver profile will be acti-vated. If the key has ever been linked to a driverprofile, it is not necessary to manually select adriver profile when using that particular key.
Linking a remote key to a specific driver
profile
First select the profile you would like to link tothe key (if that profile is not already active). Theactive profile can then be linked to the key. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
SystemDriver Profiles.
3. Mark the desired profile. The display will return to Home view. The
Guest profile can-
not be linked to a remote key.

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Handling messages saved from thecenter display
Messages saved from the instrument panel and center displays are handled in the center display.
Saved messages and possible selections in Top view.
Messages that have been shown in the center display and that need to be saved are stored inthe center display's Top view.
Reading saved messages
1. Open Top view in the center display.
> A list of saved messages will be displayed.Messages with an arrow to the right can be expanded.
2. Tap a message to expand/minimize it. > More information about the message willappear in the list and the image to the leftof the app will display information aboutthe message in graphic form.
Handling saved messages
Some messages have a button to e.g. activate/ deactivate a function related to the message.
–Tap the button to perform the action.
Saved messages in Top view are automatically deleted when the ignition is switched off.
Related information
• Messages in the center display (p. 140)
• Handling messages in the center display(p. 141)
• Messages in the instrument panel (p. 105)
Head-up display
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The head-up display is a complement to the instrument panel and projects information fromthe instrument panel onto the windshield. Theprojected images can only be seen from the driv-er's seat.
Incoming phone calls.
The head-up display projects warnings and infor- mation related to speed, cruise control functions,navigation, etc. onto the windshield in the driver'sfield of vision. Traffic information and incomingphone calls can also be shown on the head-updisplay.