2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE key

STARTING AND DRIVING
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In some situations, such as in cold weather or if
the hybrid battery's charge level is too low, the
gasoline engine will start instead.
The vehicle should not be started with the charg-
ing cable connected. However, if the cable can-
not be pulled out or if the vehicle incorrectly
detects a cable that is not connected, the vehicle
can be started using an override procedure:
1.

Press the brake pedal and turn the start
knob clockwise.
2. Charge cable Remove before start will
appear in the instrument panel.
3.

Turn the start knob clockwise again.
4. Removed? Turn and hold start knob 7s
will appear. Turn the knob clockwise and hold
it for 7 seconds to start the vehicle. Location of the backup reader in the tunnel console. If the
Vehicle key not found message is shown
in the instrument panel at start, place the remote
key at the backup reader and then make a new
start attempt.
NOTE When the remote key is placed in the backup
reader, make sure that no other vehicle keys,
metal objects or electronic devices (e.g. cellu-
lar phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) are in
the backup reader. Multiple vehicle keys close
to each other in the backup reader can dis-
rupt their functionality.
If Vehicle start System check, wait is dis-
played in the instrument panel while attempting
to start the vehicle, wait until the message disap-
pears and try again to start the vehicle.
CAUTION If the engine has not responded after 3
attempts – wait for 3 minutes before starting
a new attempt. Starting capability increases if
the starter battery is given time to recover.
NOTE
The vehicle cannot be started if the hybrid
battery is discharged.
WARNING •
Always remove the remote key from the
passenger compartment when you leave
the vehicle and make sure the ignition is
in mode 0.
• Always put the gear selector in P and
apply the parking brake before leaving
the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle unsu-
pervised while the engine is running.
• Always open the garage door fully and
make sure that ventilation is very good
before starting the engine in a garage.
The exhaust fumes produced by the vehi-
cle contain carbon monoxide, which is
invisible and odorless but very toxic.
WARNING Never remove the remote control key from
the vehicle while driving.
WARNING
Always take along the remote control key
when leaving the vehicle and make sure that
the vehicle electrical system is in ignition
mode 0 – especially if there are children in
the vehicle.

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Mode
Functions
II •The headlights illuminate.
• Warning/indicator lights illumi-
nate for 5 seconds.
• A number of other systems are
activated. However, seat and rear
window heating can only be acti-
vated when the engine is running.
This ignition mode uses a lot of
current from the battery and
should be avoided whenever pos-
sible! A
Also activated when the door is opened.
Related information
• Starting the vehicle (p. 424)
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 199)
• Jump starting using another battery (p. 469)
• Selecting ignition mode (p. 428) Selecting ignition mode
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various
modes (levels) to make different functions availa-
ble.
Selecting an ignition mode Start knob in the tunnel console.
•
Ignition mode 0 - Unlock the vehicle and
keep the remote key in the passenger com-
partment.
NOTE To set level I or II without engine start – do
not depress the brake pedal (or clutch pedal
for vehicles with manual transmission) when
selecting this ignition mode. •
Ignition mode I - Turn the start knob clock-
wise and release it. The control will automati-
cally return to the original position.
• Ignition mode II - Turn the start knob clock-
wise and hold it there for approx. 5 seconds.
Release the knob, which will automatically
return to its original position.
• Back to ignition mode 0 - To return to igni-
tion mode 0 from mode I and II, turn the start
knob clockwise and release it. The control
will automatically return to the original posi-
tion.
Related information
• Starting the vehicle (p. 424)
• Switching off the vehicle (p. 426)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 199)
• Jump starting using another battery (p. 469)

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Checking trailer lights
When connecting a trailer, make sure that all of
the lights on the trailer are functioning before
starting to drive.
Trailer turn signals and brake lightsIf one or more of the turn signals or brake lights
on the trailer is not working, a symbol and mes-
sage will be displayed in the instrument panel.
The other lights on the trailer must be checked
manually by the driver before the vehicle is driven. Symbol
Message •
Trailer turn indicator Right
turn indicator malfunction
• Trailer turn indicator Left
turn indicator malfunction •
Trailer brake light Malfunc-
tion If any of the trailer's turn signal lights is not work-
ing, the turn signal symbol in the instrument
panel will also flash more quickly than normal.
Trailer rear fog lightWhen a trailer is connected, the vehicle's rear fog
light may not illuminate and rear fog light func-
tionality is instead transferred to the trailer. If this
is the case, check to see if the trailer is equipped
with a rear fog light before activating the vehicle's fog lights when driving with a trailer to help
ensure safe operation.
Checking trailer lights*
Automatic check
When the trailer has been connected to the vehi-
cle's electrical system, its lights can be checked
by automatically activating them. This function
helps the driver check that the trailer's lights are
functioning correctly before starting to drive.
In order to perform this check, the engine must
be turned off.
1. When a trailer is connected to the towbar, the message Automatic Trailer Lamp
Check will appear in the instrument panel.
2.

Acknowledge the message by pressing the
O button on the right-side steering wheel
keypad.
> The light check will begin.
3. Get out of the vehicle to perform the check. > All of the lights on the trailer will beginflashing, and then illuminate separately
one at a time.
4. Visually check that all of the trailer's lights are functioning correctly.
5. After a short time, all of the trailer's lights will start flashing again.
> The light check is completed.
Disabling the automatic check
The automatic light check can be disabled in the
center display.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
.
3. Deselect Automatic Trailer Lamp Check.
Manual check
If the automatic check has been disabled, the
check can be started manually.
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
.
3. Select Manual Trailer Lamp Check.
>

The light check will begin. Get out of the
vehicle to perform the check.
Related information
• Driving with a trailer (p. 472)

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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486 Audio, media and Internet
The audio and media system consists of a media
player and a radio. A cellular phone can also be
connected through Bluetooth to use hands-free
functions or play music in the vehicle. When the
vehicle is connected to the Internet, it is also
possible to use apps to play media. Audio and media overview
The functions can be controlled using voice com-
mands, the steering wheel keypad or the center
display. The number of speakers and amplifiers
varies depending on the audio system installed in
the vehicle.
System updates
The audio and media system is continuously
improved. When the vehicle has an Internet con-
nection, system updates can be downloaded for
optimal functionality; see support.volvocars.com.
Related information
•
Media player (p. 507)
• Radio (p. 490)
• Phone (p. 520)
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• Apps (p. 487)
• Voice control (p. 145)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Driver distraction (p. 39)
• Handling system updates via Download Cen-
ter (p. 601)
• License agreement for audio and media
(p. 539) Sound settings
The audio system is precalibrated for optimal
sound reproduction but these settings can be
personalized.
The system's volume is normally adjusted using
the volume control below the center display or
the right-side steering wheel keypad. This
applies, for example, when playing music or the
radio or during phone calls and active traffic mes-
sages.
Optimal sound reproductionThe audio system is precalibrated for optimal
sound reproduction using digital signal process-
ing. This calibration takes into account speakers,
amplifiers, passenger compartment acoustics, lis-
tener position, etc. for each combination of vehi-
cle model and audio system. There is also a
dynamic calibration that takes into account the
volume control setting and the vehicle's speed.
Sound settings as needed
In Top view under Settings Sound, the fol-
lowing settings can be selected:
• Tone — personal preference for bass, treble,
equalizer for example.
• Balance - balance between right/left and
front/rear speakers.
• System Volumes – adjusts volume in the
various systems of the car, e.g.
Voice
Control, Park Assist and Phone Ringtone.

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490 Deleting apps
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, it
is possible to uninstall apps. If the app is being used, it must be closed before
it can be uninstalled.
1. Open the Download Center app in App
view. 2.
Select Application updates to open a list
of all installed apps.
3. Find the desired app and select Uninstall to
begin uninstalling the app.
>

When the app has been uninstalled, it will
be removed from the list.
Related information
• Apps (p. 487)
• Download apps (p. 488)
• Updating apps (p. 489)
• Handling system updates via Download Cen-
ter (p. 601)
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529) Radio
The radio can receive broadcasting from the FM
waveband with HD Radio™ Technology and
SiriusXM
®
Satellite radio *. When the vehicle has
an Internet connection, it is also possible to lis-
ten to web radio. The radio can be controlled
using voice commands, the
right-side steering wheel key-
pad or the center display.
Related information
•
Starting the radio (p. 491)
• Changing waveband and radio station
(p. 491)
• Storing radio favorites (p. 493)
• Radio settings (p. 493) •
RBDS (p. 494)
• HD Radio™ (p. 494)
• SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio* (p. 498)
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Media player (p. 507)

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Starting the radio
The radio is started from the center display's
App view.
1.
Open the desired waveband (e.g. FM) from
App view. 2. Select a radio station.
Related information
•
Radio (p. 490)
• Searching for a radio station (p. 492) •
Changing waveband and radio station
(p. 491)
• Storing radio favorites (p. 493)
• Radio settings (p. 493)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148) Changing waveband and radio
station
Instructions for changing wavebands, waveband
lists and radio stations in the selected list are
provided here.
Changing wavebandsSwipe from App view on the center display and
select the desired waveband (e.g. FM) or open
the App menu in the instrument panel with the
right-side steering wheel keypad and make your
selection there.
Changing a list in a waveband 1.
Tap Library.
2. Select playback from Stations, Favorites or
Genres.
3.

Tap the desired station in the list.
Favorites – only plays selected favorite channels.

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Genres - only plays channels broadcasting the
selected genre or program type, e.g. pop, classi-
cal, etc.
Changing radio stations in a selected
list
– Press or under the center display
or on the right-side steering wheel keypad.
>
Move step-by-step through the selected
list.
It is also possible to change radio station in the
selected list via the center display.
Related information
• Radio (p. 490)
• Searching for a radio station (p. 492)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Storing radio favorites (p. 493)
• Radio settings (p. 493)
• App menu in instrument panel (p. 103) Searching for a radio station
The radio automatically compiles a list of the
radio stations that are sending out the strongest
signals in the vehicle's current location. Searching is performed in different ways depend-
ing on the waveband selected:
• FM, stations, genres and frequency.
1. Tap Library.
2. Tap .
>

Search view will displayed and the key-
board will open.
3. Enter a search word/phrase. > The search will start and change as char-acters are entered. Search results will be
displayed by category.
Searching for a station manually Searching manually makes it possible to find and
tune to stations that are not on the automatically
compiled list of the strongest stations in the area.
–
Tap
Manual tuning, drag the control or tap or . Press and hold to skip to the
next available station in the frequency band.
You can also use the right-side steering
wheel keypad.
Related information
• Radio (p. 490)
• Starting the radio (p. 491)
• Changing waveband and radio station
(p. 491)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Radio settings (p. 493)

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Storing radio favorites
It is possible to add a radio a radio station in the Radio favorites app and in the list of favorites
for the waveband (e.g. FM). Instructions for add-
ing and removing favorites are provided below.
Radio favoritesRadio favorites shows saved
favorites from all wavebands. 1.
Open the Radio favorites app from App
view.
2.

Tap the desired station in the list to listen.
Adding and deleting radio favorites
– Tap to add/remove a radio channel from
the waveband's list of favorites or Radio
favorites.
If a favorite station is deleted here, it will also be
deleted from that waveband's list of favorites.
Related information
• Radio (p. 490)
• Starting the radio (p. 491)
• Searching for a radio station (p. 492)
• Changing waveband and radio station
(p. 491) •
Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Radio settings (p. 493)
• App menu in instrument panel (p. 103) Radio settings
There are a number of different radio functions
that can be activated and deactivated.
Canceling a traffic messageA current broadcast (e.g. a traffic message) can
be temporarily interrupted by pressing in the
right-side steering wheel keypad or tapping
Cancel in the center display.
Activating and deactivating radio
functions
Pull down Top view and select Settings Media and the desired waveband to see available
functions.
FM radio
• HD Radio FM: HD Radio
™
Technology:
makes it possible to achieve a sound quality
comparable with a CD.
• Show Broadcast Information: shows
information on program content, artists, etc.
• Freeze Program Name: select to stop the
program service name from scrolling continu-
ously. Instead it freezes after 20 seconds.
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio*
Pull down Top view and select Settings Media SiriusXM
to show a list of available
options.