2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE light

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Alternative unlocking method Alternative unlocking method using side door opening
handle.
–
Pull either of the side door inside opening
handles and release.
>

Depending on the remote key settings,
either all doors will be unlocked or just the
selected door will be unlocked and
opened.
To change this setting, tap SettingsMy Car Locking Remote and
Interior Unlock in the Top view of the
center display.
Locking using the front door buttons
– Press the button (both front doors must
be closed).
>
All doors and the tailgate will lock.
Press and hold the button to close all side
windows at the same time.
Locking using the rear door button* Button with indicator light for locking/unlocking in rear
door.
The lock buttons in the rear doors only lock/
unlock that particular door.
Unlocking the rear door1. Pull the opening handle to unlock the rear door.
2. Pull the opening handle again to open the rear door 16
.
Related information
• Settings for remote and inside door unlock
(p. 242)
• Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle
(p. 259)
• Activating and deactivating child safety locks
(p. 259) 16
Provided the child safety lock is not activated.

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2. Press the button on the driver's door control
panel.
>The message Rear child lock Activated
will be shown in the instrument panel and
the indicator light will illuminate to show
that the child safety locks are activated.
When the electric child safety locks are activated:
• the rear windows can only be opened using
the driver's door control panel
• the rear doors cannot be opened from the
inside.
To deactivate the child safety locks:
– Press the button on the driver's door control
panel.
>
The message Rear child lock
Deactivated will be shown in the instru-
ment panel and the indicator light will go
out to show that the child safety locks are
deactivated.
When the engine is turned off, the current setting
will be saved. If the locks were activated when
the engine was turned off, they will remain acti-
vated the next time the engine is started. Symbol
Message Meaning Rear child
lock Acti-
vated The child safety
locks are acti-
vated. Rear child
lock Deacti-
vated The child safety
locks are deacti-
vated.
Activating and deactivating manual
child safety locks Manual child safety lock (this is not the manual door
lock).
–
Use the detachable key blade in the remote
key to turn the control. The door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened from both the out-
side and the inside.
NOTE •
The door's knob control only locks that
specific door, not both rear doors simulta-
neously.
• There are no manual child safety locks on
models equipped with electronic child
safety locks.
Related information
•Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257)
• Detachable key blade (p. 250)

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Automatic locking when driving
The doors and tailgate will automatically lock
when the vehicle begins to move.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257) Opening and closing the power
tailgate*
The tailgate can be opened and closed automat-
ically with the optional power tailgate.Opening the power tailgateTo open the tailgate, do one of the following:
– Press and hold the button on the
remote key until the tailgate begins to open. –
Press and hold the button on the dash-
board until the tailgate begins to open. –
Press lightly on the tailgate's outside handle.

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Activating and deactivating private
locking
Private locking is activated using the function
button in the center display and a PIN code.
NOTE For the valet lock function to be activated the
car must be in at least ignition mode I.
Entering security code before initial useThe first time the function is used, a security
code must be selected. This code can then be
used to deactivate private locking if the selected
PIN code has been lost or forgotten. The security
code functions as a PUK (security) code for all
PIN codes used for private locking.
Save the security code in a safe place.
To create a security code:
1. Tap the button for private locking in Function
view. > A pop-up window will appear. 2.
Enter your security code.
> The security code is saved. The private locking function is now ready for activa-
tion.
If the system has been reset, the above proce-
dure will need to be repeated.
Activating private locking1. Tap the button for private locking in Function view. > A pop-up window will appear.
2.

Enter the code you would like to use to
unlock the glove compartment and the tail-
gate and tap Confirm.
>

The glove compartment and tailgate will
lock. A green indicator light will illuminate
next to the button in Function view to con-
firm locked status.
Deactivating private locking1. Tap the button for private locking in Function view. > A pop-up window will appear.
2.

Enter the code used for locking and tap
Confirm.
>

The glove compartment and tailgate will
unlock. The green indicator light next to
the button in Function view will go out to
confirm unlocked status.
NOTE If you have forgotten or lost your PIN code or
if the PIN code has been entered incorrectly
more than three times, the security code can
be used to deactivate private locking.
NOTE
If private locking is activated and the vehicle
is unlocked using Volvo On Call* or the Volvo
On Call* app, private locking will be deacti-
vated automatically.

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Related information
•
Private Locking (p. 266) Alarm
The alarm emits sound and light signals if any-
one without a valid remote key attempts to break
into the vehicle or interferes with the start battery
or alarm siren.
When armed, the alarm will be triggered if:
• the hood, tailgate or any door is opened.
• a battery cable is disconnected
• the alarm siren is disconnected.
Alarm signalsThe following occurs if the alarm is triggered:
• A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until the
alarm is turned off.
• All turn signals will flash for 5 minutes or
until the alarm is turned off.
If the reason the alarm was triggered is not recti-
fied, the alarm cycle will repeat up to 10 times 20
.
Alarm indicator A red indicator light on the dashboard shows the
status of the alarm:
• Indicator off - the alarm is disarmed.
• Indicator flashes once every two seconds -
the alarm is armed.
• The indicator flashes quickly after the alarm
has been disabled for up to 30 seconds or
until the ignition is put in I mode by turning
the start knob clockwise and then releasing -
the alarm has been triggered. 20
Certain markets only.

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In the event of alarm system failureIf a problem is detected in the alarm
system, a symbol and the message
Alarm system failure Service
required will appear in the instrument
panel. Contact a workshop - an authorized Volvo
workshop is recommended.
NOTE Do not attempt to repair or alter any of the
components in the alarm system yourself. Any
such attempt could affect the terms and con-
ditions of your insurance policy.
Related information
•
Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 269) Arming and disarming the alarm
The alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked.
Arming the alarmLock and arm the vehicle by:
• pressing the lock button on the remote key •
touch the marked surface on the outside of
the door handle or the rubberized pressure
plate on the tailgate 21
.
If the vehicle is equipped with both keyless lock-
ing/unlocking * and power tailgate*, the button on the lower edge of the tailgate can also
be used to lock and arm the vehicle. A red LED light on the dashboard will flash every other
second when the vehicle is locked and the alarm is
armed.
Disarming the alarmUnlock and disarm the vehicle alarm by:
• pressing the unlock button on the remote
key •
grip a door handle or press the tailgate's rub-
berized pressure plate 21
. 21
Only vehicles with keyless locking and unlocking* (Passive Entry).

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Disarming the alarm without a functioning
remote key
The vehicle can be unlocked and disarmed even
if the remote key is not functioning, e.g. if the
battery is discharged.
1. Open the driver's door using the detachable
key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm. Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.
2. Place the remote key on the key symbol in
the backup reader in the tunnel console's
cup holder.
3.

Turn the start knob clockwise and release.
> The alarm will be disarmed.
Turning off a triggered alarm
– Press the unlock button on the remote key
or put the ignition into mode I by turning the
start knob clockwise and then releasing it.
NOTE •
Remember that the alarm is armed when
the vehicle is locked.
• The alarm will be triggered if any of the
doors is opened from the inside.
Automatically arming and disarming the
alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent
inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarm
protection.
If the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key
(and the alarm is disarmed) but none of the
doors or tailgate are opened within two minutes,
the alarm will be automatically rearmed. The vehi-
cle will also re-lock.
On some markets, the alarm will be automatically
armed following a slight delay after the driver's
door has been opened and closed without being
locked.
To change this setting:
1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Locking
.
3. Select Passive Arming Deactivation to
temporarily deactivate the function.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 268) Foreign Component Detection*
The Foreign Component Detection function
detects if an unknown component has been
connected to the vehicle.
Each LED headlight* is customized for the vehi-
cle. If an unrecognized headlight is used, the
message Unknown vehicle part. Service
required, unknown part found. will be dis- played in the instrument panel. Volvo recom-
mends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
Related information
• Volvo's service program (p. 598)

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•
Electronic Stability Control Sport mode limi-
tations (p. 276)
• Electronic Stability Control symbols and mes-
sages (p. 277) Electronic Stability Control Sport
mode
The ESC 7
system is always activated and can-
not be switched off. However, the driver can
select ESC Sport Mode, which offers more
active driving characteristics.
With the
ESC Sport Mode sub-function
selected, intervention from ESC is reduced and
more lateral movement is permitted, giving the
driver more control of the vehicle than usual.
When ESC Sport Mode is selected, ESC may
seem to be disabled even though it is often
assisting the driver.
NOTE When the
ESC Sport Mode function is
selected, the trailer stabilizer (TSA 8
) is
switched off. ESC Sport Mode also helps provide maximum
traction if the vehicle gets stuck or is driving on a
loose surface such as deep snow or loose sand.
Related information
• Electronic Stability Control (p. 274) Activating/deactivating Sport mode
in Electronic Stability Control
The ESC
9
system is always activated and can-
not be switched off. However, the driver can
select Sport mode, which offers more active
driving characteristics. Sport mode can be activated/
deactivated in the center dis-
play's Function view. –
Tap the
ESC Sport Mode button in Func-
tion view.
>
Sport mode is activated when the indica-
tor light is green, and deactivated when
the indicator light is gray.
When ESC Sport Mode is activated,
this symbol will illuminate with a steady
glow in the instrument panel. It will
remain on until the driver deactivates
the function or until the engine is turned off. The
ESC system will return to normal mode the next
time the engine is started.
Related information
• Electronic Stability Control (p. 274) 7
Electronic Stability Control
8 Trailer Stability Assist
9 Electronic Stability Control