2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE dashboard

CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
202 Climate
The vehicle is equipped with electronic climate
control. The climate system cools, heats and
dehumidifies the air in the passenger compart-
ment. All of the climate system functions are controlled
from the center display and the buttons on the
center console.
Certain rear seat functions can also be controlled
from the climate controls* on the rear of the tun-
nel console.
Related information
• Climate zones (p. 202)
• Climate control sensors (p. 202)
• Perceived temperature (p. 203)
• Climate control system voice commands
(p. 203)
• Parking climate (p. 230)
• Air quality (p. 204)
• Air distribution (p. 207)
• Climate system controls (p. 213) Climate zones
The vehicle is divided into climate zones to make
it possible to set different temperatures for dif-
ferent parts of the passenger compartment.
4-zone climate system Climate zones with 4-zone climate system.
In 4-zone climate systems, the passenger com-
partment temperature can be set separately for
the left and right sides of the vehicle, and for the
front and rear seats.
Related information
• Climate (p. 202) Climate control sensors
The climate system has a number of sensors to
help regulate the climate settings in the vehicle.
Location of the sensors Humidity sensor - in the rearview mirror con-
sole.
Ambient temperature sensor - in the right-
side door mirror.
Passenger compartment temperature sensor
- near the buttons in the center console.
Sunlight sensors - on the upper side of the
dashboard.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with cloth-
ing or other objects.

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* Option/accessory. 207
Activating and deactivating the air
quality sensor*
The air quality sensor is part of the fully automa-
ted Interior Air Quality System (IAQS).
The air quality sensor can be switched on or off.
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap Climate.
3. Select Air Quality Sensor to activate/deac-
tivate the air quality sensor.
Related information
• Interior Air Quality System* (p. 206) Passenger compartment air filter
All air entering the passenger compartment
through the climate control system intake is fil-
tered.
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter
To maintain the high performance of the climate
control system, the filter must be replaced regu-
larly. Follow Volvo's service schedule for recom-
mended replacement intervals. When driving in
areas with a lot of smog, dust, etc., the filter may
need to be changed more frequently.
NOTE There are two types of passenger compart-
ment filters. Make sure that the correct filter
is installed.
Related information
•
Air quality (p. 204)
• Clean Zone* (p. 205)
• Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 206)
• Interior Air Quality System* (p. 206) Air distribution
The climate system distributes incoming air
through a number of vents in the passenger
compartment.
Automatic and manual air distributionWhen the auto-climate feature is on, air distribu-
tion is regulated automatically. Air distribution can
also be controlled manually.
Adjustable air ventsCertain air vents in the vehicle are adjustable,
which means they can be opened/closed and the
direction of the air flow from the vent can be
adjusted. Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger com-
partment.
Five seats - four vents on the dashboard, two
on the rear side of the tunnel console and

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one on each side of the pillars between the
front and rear doors.
Seven seats - one additional vent on each of
the pillars behind the rear doors.
Related information
•
Climate (p. 202)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 208)
• Opening, closing and directing air vents
(p. 209)
• Air distribution options (p. 210) Adjusting air distribution
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if nee-
ded. Air distribution buttons in Climate view.
Air distribution - windshield defrost vents
Air distribution - dashboard and center con-
sole air vents
Air distribution - floor air vents
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.

Tap one or more air distribution buttons to
open/close the airflow for that vent.
> The air distribution changes and the but- tons will light up or go out.
Related information
• Air distribution (p. 207)
• Opening, closing and directing air vents
(p. 209) •
Air distribution options (p. 210)

CLIMATE CONTROL
210Air distribution options
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if nee-
ded. The following options are available.
Air distribution
PurposeIf all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the clima\
te control system will revert to automatic mode.
Main airflow from defroster vents. Some airflow from other vents. Helps remove ice and condensation in cold and humid weather
(blower speed should not be set too low).Main airflow from dashboard vents. Some airflow from other vents. Provides effective cooling in warm weather.
Main airflow from floor vents. Some airflow from other vents. Provides heating or cooling in footwell areas.

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211 Air distribution
PurposeMain airflow from defroster and dashboard vents. Some airflow
from other vents.
Provides a comfortable climate in warm and dry weather.Main airflow from defroster and floor vents. Some airflow from
other vents.
Provides a comfortable climate and effective defogging in cold and
humid weather.Main airflow from dashboard and floor vents. Some airflow from
other vents.
Provides a comfortable climate in sunny, cool weather.Main airflow from defroster, dashboard and floor vents.
Provides balanced comfort in the passenger compartment.

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory.
238 Lock indication
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked, the turn
signals will flash to indicate that the vehicle has
been locked or unlocked correctly.
Exterior confirmationLocking
• The turn signals will flash once and the door
mirrors will fold in 1
to confirm the vehicle is
locked.
Unlocking
• The turn signals will flash twice and the door
mirrors will fold out 1
to confirm the vehicle is
unlocked.
All doors, tailgate and hood must be closed for
confirmation to be given. If only the driver's door
is closed when the vehicle is locked 2
, the vehicle
will be locked but the turn signals will only flash
to indicate locking when all doors and the hood
and tailgate have been closed.
Lock and alarm indicator The locks and alarm indicator on the dashboard will dis-
play the status of the locking system.
A long flash indicates that the vehicle is locked.
When the vehicle is locked, this will be indicated
by short, pulsing flashes.
Other indicators
The home safe lighting and approach lighting
functions also indicate when the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
Lock button indicators
Front door Lock buttons with indicator lights in front door.
Illuminated indicator lights in both front door lock
buttons indicate that all doors are locked. If any
door is opened, the lights in both doors will go
out. 1
Only vehicles with power folding mirrors.
2 Does not apply to vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Pas\
sive Entry*).

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Unlocking the tailgate from inside
the vehicle
The tailgate can be locked from the inside using
a button on the dashboard. 1. Press the button on the dashboard.
>

The tailgate will unlock and can be
opened from the outside by pressing the
rubberized pressure plate on the handle.
2. With the optional power tailgate* -
Press and hold the button on the dash-
board.
>

The tailgate will open.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 261) Activating and deactivating child
safety locks
Child safety locks help prevent children from
opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
There is an electric safety lock* and a manual
safety lock.
Activating and deactivating electric
child safety locks*
The electric child safety lock can be activated
and deactivated in any ignition mode higher than
0. The lock can be activated and deactivated up
to 2 minutes after the engine is turned off if no
door has been opened. Button for electric activation and deactivation.
1. Start the engine and select any ignition
mode higher than 0.

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the power
tailgate
– Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock
the tailgate and doors (all doors must be
closed in order to lock).
>
The tailgate closes automatically - the tail-
gate and doors lock, and the alarm* is
activated.
NOTE •
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range for locking and unlocking to
be possible.
• When the keyless locking or closing* func-
tions are used, three audible signals will
sound if the key is not detected close
enough to the tailgate.
CAUTION When operating the tailgate manually, open
and close it slowly. If you encounter resis-
tance, do not use force. This could lead to
damage and loss of function.
Interrupting opening or closingInterrupt opening or closing by doing one of the
following:
• Press the button on the dashboard.
• Press the button on the remote key.
• Press the close button on the underside of
the tailgate.
• Press the rubberized pressure plate on the
underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
• Using a foot movement*.
Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops. The
trunk lid can then be opened or closed manually.
Pinch protectionIf anything obstructs the tailgate with enough
force to prevent it from opening or closing, pinch
protection will be activated.
• When opening - the tailgate will stop moving
and an audible signal will sound.
• When closing - the tailgate will stop, a long
audible signal will sound and the tailgate will
return to the programmed maximum opening
position.
WARNING Be aware of the risk of serious injury when
operating the tailgate. Before opening/clos-
ing, make sure that no one is in the path of
the tailgate who could be injured by its move-
ment.
Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Preloaded springs
Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open or access the preloa-
ded springs in the power tailgate struts. They
are preloaded with high pressure and can
cause injury if opened.
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Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*) have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.