2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE brake

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* Option/accessory.
82 Instruments and controls in left-
hand drive vehicles
The overviews show the location of the vehicle's
displays and controls.
Steering wheel and dashboard Parking lights, daytime running lights, low
beams, high beams, turn signals, rear fog
light, trip computer reset
Steering wheel paddles for manual shifting*
Head-up display*
Instrument panel
Wipers and washers, rain sensor*
Right-side steering wheel keypad
Steering wheel adjustment Horn
Left-side steering wheel keypad
Hood open
Display lighting, tailgate unlock/open*/
close*, halogen headlight height adjustment
Ceiling console Front reading lights and courtesy lighting
Panoramic roof*
Ceiling console display
HomeLink
®
*
Center and tunnel console Center display
Hazard warning flashers, defrosting, media,
glove compartment open
Gear selector
Start knob
Drive modes
Parking brake
Auto-hold brakes
Driver's door

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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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The vehicle is generating current to recharge the battery,
e.g. during light braking or engine braking on a down-
slope.
Related information
•
Drive modes (p. 445)
• Instrument panel (p. 84)
• Brakes (p. 429)
• Using the electric motor only (p. 457)
• Starting and stopping the combustion engine
in Twin Engine vehicles (p. 444) Hybrid gauge
The hybrid battery gauge shows how much cur-
rent is left in the hybrid battery. The current in the hybrid battery is used to power
the electric motor, but can also be used to heat
or cool the vehicle. The trip computer calculates
an approximate driving distance with the remain-
ing current in the hybrid battery.
Symbols in the hybrid battery gauge The symbol in the hybrid battery gauge indi-
cates that the Hold function is activated. The symbol indicates that the
Charge function
is activated.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 84)
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)
• "Hold" and "Charge" functions (p. 459)

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94Ambient temperature sensor
The ambient temperature is shown in the instru-
ment panel. The sensor detects the temperature outside the
vehicle. Location of the ambient temperature sensor in 12" and
8" instrument panels.
If the vehicle has been stationary, the sensor
reading may be higher than the actual tempera-
ture.
When the ambient temperature is between -5 °C
and +2 °C (23 and 36 °F), a snowflake symbol
will be displayed in the instrument panel as a
warning for possible slippery conditions.
The snowflake symbol is also temporarily lit in the
head-up display if the vehicle is equipped with
one. To change the measurement standard for the
temperature sensor and other readings, go to
system settings in the center display's Top view.
Related information
•
Instrument panel (p. 84)
• Changing system units of measurement
(p. 132) Indicator symbols in the instrument
panel
The indicator symbols alert the driver that a func-
tion has been activated, that a system is running,
or that a fault or error may have occurred. Symbol
Meaning Information, see the message in
the display
The information symbol illuminates
and a message is displayed in the
instrument panel if one of the vehi-
cle's systems requires the driver's
attention. The information symbol
may also illuminate in combination
with other symbols.
A
B
Fault in brake system
This symbol illuminates if there is a
problem with the parking brake.

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Meaning A
B
Fault in ABS system
If this symbol is illuminated, the
ABS system is malfunctioning. The
vehicle's regular brakes will still
work, but without the ABS function. A
B
Auto-brake on
This symbol illuminates when the
function is activated and the brakes
or parking brakes are being used.
The brakes hold the vehicle at a
standstill after it has stopped. Symbol
Meaning Tire pressure system
This symbol illuminates to indicate
low tire pressure. If there is a fault
in the tire pressure system, the
symbol will first flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute and then glow
steadily. This may occur if the sys-
tem cannot detect or alert the
driver of low tire pressure as
intended.
Emission control system
If this symbol illuminates after star-
ting the engine, it could indicate a
fault in the vehicle's emission con-
trol system. Have the vehicle
checked by a workshop. Volvo rec-
ommends contacting an authorized
Volvo workshop.
Left/right turn signals
These symbols flash when the turn
signals are used. Symbol
Meaning Parking lights
This symbol illuminates when the
parking lights are on.
Fault in headlight system
This symbol illuminates if a fault
has been detected in the ABL
(Active Bending Lights) function or
another fault in the headlight sys-
tem.
Active high beams on
This symbol lights up in blue when
the active high beams are on.
Active high beams off
This symbol lights up in white when
the active high beams are off.
High beams on
This symbol illuminates when the
high beams are on or flashed.
Active high beams on
This symbol lights up in blue when
the active high beams are on. Park-
ing lights are on.

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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)

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136 Type of
setting
Description
Slider

Select a level for a function by
pressing and dragging the slider
control, e.g. to set volume level.
Informa-
tion dis-
play This is not an actual setting, but
instead displays information such
as the vehicle's VIN number.
Related information
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Center display overview (p. 109) Table of settings in the center
display
The center display's Settings menu has a num-
ber of main categories and sub-categories that
contain settings and information for many of the
vehicle's features and functions.
There are seven main categories:
My Car,
Sound, Navigation, Media, Communication,
Climate and System.
Each category, in turn, contains a number of sub-
categories and possible settings. The table below
shows the first level of sub-categories. The possi-
ble settings for a function or an area are descri-
bed in more detail in their respective sections of
the Owner's Manual.
Some settings are personal, which means that
they can be saved to a Driver Profiles. Others
are global, which means that they are not linked
to a driver profile.
My Car Sub-categories
Displays
IntelliSafe
Drive Preferences/Individual Drive Mode*
Lights and Lighting
Mirrors and Convenience Sub-categories
Locking
Parking Brake and Suspension
Wipers
Sound
Sub-categories
Tone
Balance
System Volumes
Navigation
Sub-categories
Map
Route and Guidance
Traffic
Media
Sub-categories
AM/FM Radio
SiriusXM
SiriusXM Travel Link