2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE ECO mode

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Related information
• Safety mode (p. 61)
• Starting the vehicle (p. 424)
• Recovery (p. 477) Child safety
Children should always be seated safely when
traveling in the vehicle.
General informationVolvo recommends the proper use of restraint
systems for all occupants including children.
Remember that, regardless of age and size, a
child should always be properly restrained in a
vehicle.
Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX/
LATCH attachments, which make it more conven-
ient to install child seats.
Some restraint systems for children are designed
to be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the
lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Such child
restraint systems can help protect children in
vehicles in the event of an accident only if they
are used properly. However, children could be
endangered in a crash if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle. Failure to fol-
low the installation instructions for your child
restraint can result in your child striking the vehi-
cle's interior in a sudden stop.
Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable
substitute for a child restraint system. In an acci-
dent, a child held in a person's arms can be
crushed between the vehicle's interior and an
unrestrained person. The child could also be
injured by striking the interior, or by being ejected
from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver or impact. The same can also happen if the infant or
child rides unrestrained on the seat. Other occu-
pants should also be properly restrained to help
reduce the chance of injuring or increasing the
injury of a child.
All states and provinces have legislation govern-
ing how and where children should be carried in
a vehicle. Find out the regulations existing in your
state or province. Recent accident statistics have
shown that children are safer in rear seating
positions than front seating positions when prop-
erly restrained. A child restraint system can help
protect a child in a vehicle. Here's what to look
for when selecting a child restraint system:
It should have a label certifying that it meets
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand-
ards (FMVSS 213) - or in Canada, CMVSS 213.
Make sure the child restraint system is approved
for the child's height, weight and development -
the label required by the standard or regulation,
or instructions for infant restraints, typically pro-
vide this information.
In using any child restraint system, we urge you
to carefully look over the instructions that are
provided with the restraint. Be sure you under-
stand them and can use the device properly and
safely in this vehicle. A misused child restraint
system can result in increased injuries for both
the infant or child and other occupants in the
vehicle.

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Securing a child seat
1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
2. Route the top tether strap under the headrestraint and attach it to the anchor.
3. Attach the strap for the lower tether anchors in the lower ISOFIX/LATCH attachment
points. If the child restraint is not equipped
with straps for the lower tether anchors, or if
the child restraint is used on the center seat-
ing position, follow the instructions for
attaching a child restraint using the auto-
matic locking seat belt.
4. Firmly tension all straps.
Refer also to the child seat manufacturer's
instructions for information on securing the child
seat.
NOTE On models equipped with the optional cargo
area cover, this cover should be removed
before a child seat is attached to the child
restraint anchors.
WARNING •
Always refer to the recommendations
made by the child restraint manufacturer.
• Volvo recommends that the top tether
anchors be used when installing a for-
ward-facing child restraint.
• Never route a top tether strap over the
top of the head restraint. The strap
should be routed beneath the head
restraint.
• Child restraint anchorages are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses. The ancho-
rages are not able to withstand excessive
forces on them in the event of collision if
full harness seat belts or adult seat belts
are installed to them. An adult who uses a
belt anchored in a child restraint anchor-
age runs a great risk of suffering severe
injuries should a collision occur.
• Do not install rear speakers that require
the removal of the top tether anchors or
interfere with the proper use of the top
tether strap.
Related information
•Child restraints (p. 65)
• Lower child seat attachment points (p. 74) •
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors (p. 74)

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* Option/accessory.
84 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 is
shown in the instrument panel varies depending
on 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 or
other safety-related systems may not be dis-
played. The driver will then not be able to
check the status of the vehicle systems or
receive relevant warnings and information.
WARNING
If the instrument panel turns off, does not
activate when the ignition is switched on, or
part/all of the panel cannot be read, do not
drive the vehicle. Consult a workshop immedi-
ately. Volvo recommends an authorized Volvo
workshop.
Location in the instrument panel:
Left side
In the centerRight side
Speedometer

Indicator and warning symbols Tachometer/Hybrid gaugeA
Trip odometer Ambient temperature sensorGear 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 levelDistance to empty tank

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Hybrid gauge
In Hybrid and Pure drive modes, the instrument panel will display a hybrid gauge, which can help
the driver achieve optimal driving economy. The hybrid gauge shows the ratio between the
electric motor's current power consumption and
the remaining available power. This information is
shown in various ways.
Symbols in the hybrid gaugeIndicates the current available power
from the electric motor. A solid symbol
indicates that the electric motor is
being used.
A hollow symbol indicates that the
electric motor is not being used. Indicates the power level when the
internal combustion engine starts. A
solid symbol indicates that the internal
combustion engine is being used.
Indicates the power level when the
internal combustion engine will start. A
hollow symbol indicates that the inter-
nal combustion engine is not being
used. Indicates that the hybrid battery is
being charged, e.g. by lightly pressing
the brake pedal.
Driver-requested powerThe hybrid gauge displays the amount of power
requested (utilized) by the driver through pres-
sure on the accelerator pedal. The higher the
reading on the scale, the more power utilized in
the current gear. The mark between the lightning
symbol and the drop symbol indicates the point
at which the electric motor will switch off and the
internal combustion engine will take over.
For example:
The vehicle has been started, but is stationary and no
power is being requested.
The electric motor cannot supply the requested power
and the internal combustion engine will start.

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Trip computer
The vehicle's trip computer registers and calcu-
lates data while driving such as mileage, fuel
consumption and average speed.
To help promote fuel-efficient driving, data is
recorded on both current and average fuel con-
sumption. Data from the trip computer can be
displayed in the instrument panel.
Trip computer information in the instrument panel
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The trip computer includes the following gauges:
• Trip odometer
• Odometer
• Current fuel consumption
• Distance to empty tank
• Distance to discharged battery
• Tourist - alternative speedometer Unit standards for distance, speed, etc. can be
changed via system settings in the center display.
Trip odometerThere are two trip odometers: TM and TA.
TM can be reset manually and TA is reset auto-
matically if the vehicle is not used for four hours.
During a drive, the trip odometer registers data
on:
• Mileage
• Driving time
• Average speed
• Average fuel consumption
The readings since the trip odometer's last reset
are displayed.
OdometerThe odometer records the vehicle's total mileage.
This reading cannot be reset.
Current fuel consumptionThis gauge shows the vehicle's fuel consumption
at that moment. The reading is updated about
once a second.
Distance to empty tankThe trip computer calculates the distance that
can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. This calculation is based on average fuel con-
sumption during the last 30 km (20 miles) and
the amount of fuel remaining in the tank.
When the gauge displays "----", there is not
enough fuel remaining to calculate the remaining
mileage. Refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE This may vary if your driving style changes.
An economical driving style will generally
increase how far you can drive on a certain
amount of fuel.
Distance to discharged batteryThe gauge shows the approximate dis-
tance that can be driven with the
remaining current in the hybrid battery.
When the gauge displays "----", there is little
charge remaining in the battery and distance
cannot be reliably calculated.
This calculation is based on average consump-
tion with a normally loaded vehicle in normal driv-
ing conditions, and takes into account whether
the air conditioning is on or off. Changing drive
modes from
Hybrid to Pure may increase the
calculated distance because Pure mode has
reduced climate control settings (ECO Climate). 1
The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle mode\
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NOTE
This may vary if your driving style changes.
An economical driving style will generally
increase how far you can drive on a certain
amount of fuel.
Starting values for fully charged hybrid
battery
Because it is difficult to predict driving style and
other factors that affect the range of electric
motors, Volvo uses a starting value when the
vehicle is fully charged. This starting value pro-
vides an "up to" amount instead of a prediction
on the range of the electric current in the motor.
The difference in starting value between
Hybrid
and Pure is because the vehicle is permitted to
use more current from the hybrid battery in
Pure
mode, and because the vehicle switches to ECO
Climate.
Mileage when using electric motor
To achieve the longest possible mileage when
using the electric motor, the driver of an electric
vehicle also needs to think about conserving
electricity. The more electricity consumers
(stereo, heated windows/mirrors/seats, very cold
air from climate control system, etc.) that are
active, the shorter the potential mileage.
NOTE In addition to high electrical consumption in
the passenger compartment, rapid accelera-
tion, sudden braking, high speeds, heavy
loads, low ambient temperatures and driving
up hills can reduce possible driving distance.
Tourist - alternative speedometerThe alternative digital speedometer makes it eas-
ier to drive in countries where speed limit signs
are shown in a different measurement unit than
the one shown in the vehicle's gauges.
When used, the digital speed is displayed in the
opposite unit to that shown in the analog speed-
ometer. If mph is used in the analog speedome-
ter, the equivalent speed in km/h will be shown
in the digital speedometer.
Related information
• Displaying trip data in the instrument panel
(p. 90)
• Resetting the trip odometer (p. 91)
• Displaying trip statistics in the center display
(p. 92)
• Instrument panel (p. 84) Displaying trip data in the
instrument panel
Data recorded and calculated by the trip com-
puter can be displayed on the instrument panel. This data is stored in a trip computer app. You
can choose which information the instrument
panel will display in the app menu. Open and navigate in the app menu using the right-
hand steering wheel keypad.
App menu
Left/right
Up/down
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Symbol
Meaning Active high beams off
This symbol lights up in white when
the active high beams are off.
Parking lights are on.
High beams on
This symbol illuminates when the
high beams and parking lights are
on.
Rear fog light on
This symbol illuminates when the
rear fog light is on.
Rain sensor on
This symbol illuminates when the
rain sensor is on.
Preconditioning on
This symbol illuminates when the
engine block/passenger compart-
ment heater or air conditioning are
preconditioning the vehicle.
Stability system
This symbol flashes when the sta-
bility system is actively working to
stabilize the vehicle. If the symbol
glows steadily, there is a fault in
the system. Symbol
Meaning Stability system, Sport mode
This symbol illuminates when Sport
mode is activated. Sport mode
offers a more active driving experi-
ence.
Lane Keeping Aid
White symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is
on and lane marker lines are
detected.
Gray symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is
on but no lane marker lines are
detected.
Amber symbol: Lane Keeping Aid
is alerting/intervening.
Lane Keeping Aid and rain sen-
sor
White symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is
on and lane marker lines are
detected. The rain sensor is on.
Gray symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is
on but no lane marker lines are
detected. The rain sensor is on.
A
Canadian models.
B US models.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 84)
• Warning symbols in the instrument panel
(p. 97)

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Warning symbols in the instrument
panel
The warning symbols alert the driver that an
important function is activated or that a serious
fault or error has occurred. Symbol
Meaning WARNING
The red warning symbol illuminates
to indicate that a fault has been
detected that could affect safety
and/or driveability. An explanatory
message will be simultaneously
displayed in the instrument panel.
The warning symbol may also illu-
minate in combination with other
symbols.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol will glow steadily or
flash if the driver or front seat pas-
senger has not fastened their seat
belt or if anyone in the rear seat
has removed their seat belt. Symbol
Meaning Airbags
If this symbol remains illuminated
or comes on while driving, a fault
has been detected in one of the
vehicle's safety systems. Read the
message in the instrument panel.
Volvo recommends contacting an
authorized Volvo workshop.
A
B
Fault in brake system
If this symbol illuminates, the brake
fluid level may be too low. Contact
your nearest authorized workshop
to have the brake fluid level
checked and adjusted. A
BParking brake on
This symbol glows steadily when
the parking brake is applied.
A flashing symbol indicates that a
fault has occurred. Read the mes-
sage in the instrument panel. Symbol
Meaning Low oil pressure
If this symbol illuminates while driv-
ing, the engine oil level is too low.
Stop the engine immediately and
check the engine oil level. Add oil if
necessary. If the symbol illuminates
and the oil level is normal, contact
a workshop. Volvo recommends
contacting an authorized Volvo
workshop.
Generator not charging
This symbol illuminates during driv-
ing if a fault is detected in the elec-
trical system. Contact a workshop.
Volvo recommends contacting an
authorized Volvo workshop.
Collision risk
City Safety warns the driver if there
is a risk of a collision with another
vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist or large
animal.
A
Canadian models.
B US models.
Related information
• Indicator symbols in the instrument panel
(p. 94)
• Instrument panel (p. 84)