2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE ESP

LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.153
WARNINGThe vehicle lighting system cannot in all situa-
tions determine when the daylight is too weak
or not strong enough, e.g. when there is fog
or rain.
The driver is always responsible for driving the
vehicle with lighting that is safe for the traffic
conditions and as specified by applicable traf-
fic regulations.
Thumbwheel in instrument panel
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting interior bright-
ness.
Related information
•
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-
play (p. 153)
• Interior Lighting (p. 162)
• Parking lights (p. 154) •
Using turn signals (p. 158)
• Using high beam (p. 156)
• Low beams (p. 155)
• Rear fog light (p. 159)
• Active Bending Lights* (p. 159)
• Brake lights (p. 160)
• Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 161) Adjusting light functions via the
center display
Multiple light functions can be adjusted and acti-
vated via the center display. These include auto-
matic high beam, home safe lighting, and
approach lighting. 1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
.
3. Select Exterior Lights or Interior Lighting.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
• Active high beam (p. 157)
• Using home safe lighting (p. 161)
• Welcome Light (p. 161)
• Using turn signals (p. 158)
• Opening settings in the center display
(p. 132)
• Function view in the center display (p. 122)

LIGHTING
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* Option/accessory. 155
With the steering wheel lever's lighting ring in the position, the daytime running lights (DRL
1
)
will illuminate when the vehicle is driven in day-
light conditions. The headlights will switch auto-
matically from daytime running lights to low
beams in weak daylight or dark conditions. The
headlights will also switch to low beams if the
front fog lights* and/or rear fog light are acti-
vated.
US models: When mode is selected, the
daytime running lights can be deactivated in the
center display. The parking lights will also be
deactivated. In weak daylight or dark conditions,
the parking lights and low beams will be illumi-
nated.
In the US: With the lighting ring in the or
position, the daytime running lights will be
off.
In Canada: With the lighting ring in the or
position, the daytime running lights will be
on.
NOTE Volvo recommends use of Daytime Running
Lights in the US. Its use is mandatory in Can-
ada.
WARNING The system is an energy saving aid – it cannot
in all situations determine when the daylight is
too weak or not strong enough, e.g. when
there is fog or rain.
The driver is always responsible for driving the
vehicle with lighting that is safe for the traffic
conditions and as specified by applicable traf-
fic regulations.
Related information
•
Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Low beams (p. 155) Low beams
When driving with the lighting ring in the position, low beam will be automatically acti-
vated in weak daylight or dark conditions, when
the ignition is in II position or when the engine is
running. Lighting ring in AUTO position.
With the lighting ring in the
position, the
low beams will also be automatically activated if
the rear fog light is activated.
With the lighting ring in the position, the
low beams will always be activated when the igni-
tion is in mode II or when the engine is running. 1
Daytime Running Lights

LIGHTING
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Active high beam
Active high beams is a function that uses cam-
era sensors in the upper edge of the windshield
to detect the headlights of approaching vehicles
or the taillights of the vehicle directly ahead.
When either of these is detected, the vehicle's
headlights will automatically switch from high
beams to low beams. Active high beam is enabled by moving the lighting ring
on the steering wheel lever to
.
The function can also detect street lighting.
When the camera sensor no longer detects an
approaching vehicle or a vehicle ahead, the head-
lights will return to high beams. This function can be used in dark conditions
when the vehicle's speed is approx. 20 km/h
(approx. 12 mph) or higher.
If active high beams are deactivated when the
high beams are on, the headlights will automati-
cally switch to low beams.
When active high beams are activated, a white symbol will be displayed in the instrument
panel.
When high beams are on, the symbol will be blue.
For LED headlights, this applies even if the high
beams are partially dimmed, i.e. if the headlights
are illuminated with slightly more than low beams.
Vehicles with LED 3
headlights*
If the active high beams are equipped with the
auto on/off function 4
, the headlights will return to
high beams a second or so after the camera sen-
sor no longer detects the headlights of approach-
ing vehicles or the taillights of a vehicle ahead.
Limitations for active high beams
The camera sensor on which the function is
based has limitations. If this symbol and the message Active
High Beam Temporarily unavailable is displayed in the instru-
ment panel, switching between high
and low beams must be done manually. The light-
ing ring on the steering wheel lever can remain in
the position. The symbol will go out
when the message is displayed. The same applies if this symbol along
with the message
Windscreen
sensor Sensor blocked, see Owner's manual is displayed. Active high beams may be temporarily unavailable
in certain situations, e.g. heavy fog or rain. When
active high beams become available again, or the
windshield sensors are no longer blocked, the
message will disappear and the
symbol will
be displayed.
WARNING Automatic high beam is an aid in using the
best possible light based on prevailing condi-
tions.
The driver is always responsible for manually
switching between high and low beam when
traffic situations or weather conditions require
this.
3
LED (Light Emitting Diode)4 Depends on the vehicle's equipment level.

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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* Option/accessory. 169
WARNINGMake sure that no child or other passenger
comes into contact with the windows as they
are closing with keyless closing*.
NOTE
One way to reduce the pulsating wind noise
heard when the rear windows are open is to
also open the front windows slightly.
NOTE
The windows cannot be opened at speeds
over approx. 180 km/h (ca112 mph), but they
can be closed.
The driver is always responsible for following
applicable traffic regulations.
Related information
•
Power windows (p. 167)
• Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-
tains (p. 166)
• Reset procedure for pinch protection
(p. 167)
• Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 254)
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257) Using sun curtains*
Sun curtains are integrated into each of the rear
doors.
In the rear door - manually operated The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
Hook with locking mechanism
– Pull up the sun curtain and hook it to the
upper section of the door frame.
The window can be opened and closed when the
sun curtain is being used.
Related information
• Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-
tains (p. 166)
• Reset procedure for pinch protection
(p. 167)
• Power windows (p. 167) Rearview/door mirrors
The rearview mirror and door mirrors can be
used to improve the driver's visibility behind the
vehicle.
Rearview mirrorThe rearview mirror can be easily adjusted man-
ually. The rearview mirror can be equipped with
HomeLink*, auto-dim* and compass*.
Door mirrors
WARNING The door mirror on the passenger side is
curved to improve visibility. Objects in the mir-
ror may appear farther away than they actually
are.
The joystick in the drivers' door control panel is
used to adjust the position of the door mirrors.
There are also several automatic settings that
can also be connected to the memory function
buttons for the power seat*.
Related information
• HomeLink ®
* (p. 478)
• Compass (p. 481)
• Adjusting the rearview mirror dimming func-
tion (p. 170)
• Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 171)

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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* Option/accessory. 239
In rear door*Lock button with indicator light in rear door.
Illuminated indicator lights in each door indicate
that that particular door is locked. If any door is
unlocked and opened, the indicator light in that
door will go out. The lights in the other doors will
remain illuminated.
Related information
•
Lock confirmation settings (p. 239)
• Welcome Light (p. 161)
• Using home safe lighting (p. 161) Lock confirmation settings
Settings for how the vehicle confirms locking
and unlocking can be adjusted in the center dis-
play's Settings menu.
1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Locking
.
3. Tap Visible Locking Feedback to deacti-
vate the function or to select when the vehi-
cle should provide a visible response: during
Lock, Unlock or Both.
4.

Select to receive an audible response when
locking the vehicle by marking Audible
Locking Feedback.
Folding door mirrors* confirmation
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Mirrors and Convenience
.
3. Select Fold Mirror When Locked to acti-
vate or deactivate the function.
Related information
• Lock indication (p. 238) Remote key
The remote key is used to lock and unlock doors
and the tailgate. The remote key must be in the
vehicle in order to start the engine. Remote control key, on left, and button-less key ((Key
Tag)*), on right.
The remote key is not physically used to start the
ignition because the vehicle is standard-equipped
with keyless start (Passive Start). To start the
vehicle, the key must be in the front section of
the passenger compartment, e.g. in the driver's
pocket or in a cup holder in the tunnel console.

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
Canada
Volvo Standard Key IC: 4008C-HUF8423
Volvo Tag ID IC: 4008C-HUF8432
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Immobilizer and Passive entry/Passive
start* systems
USA-FCC ID: LTQVO3134
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Any changes or modification not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
Canada-IC:3659A-VO3134
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standards. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Related information
•
Remote key (p. 239) Keyless and touch-sensitive
surfaces*
If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking
and unlocking, it is only necessary to have the
remote key within range, e.g. in a pocket or bag,
which makes it easier to open the vehicle if your
hands are full.

DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory.
274 Electronic Stability Control
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC 2
) function
helps the driver avoid skidding and improves the
vehicle's directional stability.
This symbol will be displayed in
the instrument panel when the
ESC system is intervening.
When the ESC has intervened
to apply the brakes, a pulsing
sound may be heard and the
vehicle may accelerate more slowly than expec-
ted when the accelerator pedal is depressed. The ESC system consists of the following sub-
functions:
•
Stability control 3
• Spin control and active yaw control
• Engine drag control
• Trailer Stability Assist
WARNING •
The Electronic Stability Control system
ESC is supplementary driver support
intended to facilitate driving and make it
safer – it cannot handle all situations in
all traffic, weather and road conditions.
• ESC is not a substitute for the driver's
attention and judgment. The driver is
always responsible for ensuring the vehi-
cle is driven in a safe manner, at the
appropriate speed, with an appropriate
distance to other vehicles, and in accord-
ance with current traffic rules and regula-
tions.
Stability control 3This function helps control the driving and brak-
ing force of each individual wheel in an attempt
to stabilize the vehicle.
Spin control and active yaw controlThis function is active at low speeds and brakes
the wheels that are spinning to transfer additional
power from wheels that are not spinning.
This function also helps prevent the wheels from
spinning while the vehicle is accelerating.
Engine drag control
Engine drag control (EDC
4
) helps prevent inad-
vertent wheel lock, e.g. after downshifting or
using engine braking when driving at low speeds
on a slippery surface.
Inadvertent wheel lock while driving could impair
the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
Trailer Stability Assist* 5
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA
6
) is designed to help
stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer if the
vehicle and trailer have begun to sway. For more
information, see "Trailer Stability Assist".
NOTE The TSA function is deactivated if
ESC Sport
Mode is activated.
Related information
• Electronic Stability Control Sport mode
(p. 275)
• Activating/deactivating Sport mode in Elec-
tronic Stability Control (p. 275) 1
Roll Stability Control
2 Electronic Stability Control
3 Also called traction control.
4 Engine Drag Control
5Trailer Stability Assist is included if the vehicle is equipped with a V\
olvo original towbar.6 Trailer Stability Assist

DRIVER SUPPORT
278Speed limiter
A Speed Limiter (SL 11
) could be described as a
reverse cruise control. The driver regulates the
vehicle's speed using the accelerator pedal, but
is prevented by the Speed Limiter from inadver-
tently exceeding a preset maximum speed. Function buttons and symbols
12
. : Activates the Speed Limiter from
standby mode and resumes the set maxi-
mum speed. : Increases the set maximum speed
: From standby mode - activates the
Speed Limiter and sets the current speed : From active mode - deactivates/puts
the Speed Limiter in standby mode : Reduces the set maximum speed
Marker for set maximum speed
The vehicle's current speed
The set maximum speed
WARNING
•
The Speed Limiter function is supple-
mentary driver support intended to facili-
tate driving and help make it safer – it
cannot handle all situations in all traffic,
weather and road conditions.
• The driver must always pay attention to
traffic conditions and take action if the
Speed Limiter is not maintaining a suita-
ble speed.
• The Speed Limiter is not a substitute for
the driver's attention and judgment. The
driver is always responsible for ensuring
the vehicle is driven in a safe manner, at
the appropriate speed, with an appropri-
ate distance to other vehicles, and in
accordance with current traffic rules and
regulations.
Related information
•Cruise Control limitations (p. 282)
• Activating and starting Speed Limiter
(p. 279)
• Managing Speed Limiter speed (p. 279)
• Deactivating and putting Speed Limiter in
standby mode (p. 280)
• Reactivating Speed Limiter from standby
mode (p. 281)
• Turning off Cruise Control (p. 281)
• Automatic Speed Limiter (p. 282)
• Automatic Speed Limiter limitations (p. 285)
• Activating/deactivating Automatic Speed
Limiter (p. 284)
• Changing Automatic Speed Limiter tolerance
(p. 285) 11
Speed Limiter
12 Note: This illustration is general and details may vary depending on mod\
el.