2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE ignition

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Using stored memory in a powered
front seat
The memory function can be used to store the
settings for the seat, door mirrors and head-up
display*.
Using a stored positionA stored position can be used with the front door
open or closed:
Front door open
– Briefly press one of the memory buttons
(1-3). The seat, door mirrors and head-up
display will move and stop at the positions
stored in that button.
Front door closed
– Press and hold one of the memory buttons
(1-3) until the seat, door mirrors and head-
up display stop in the positions stored in that
memory button.
If the memory button is released, the seat, door
mirrors and head-up display will stop moving.
WARNING •
Because the front seats can be adjusted
with the ignition off, children should never
be left unattended in the vehicle.
• Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on the
power seat control panel.
• Do not adjust the seat while driving.
• The seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward
as comfort and control allow.
• The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is in
motion.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat cushion length (p. 189)
• Front seat massage settings* (p. 188)
• Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 190) •
Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 190)
• Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 191)

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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.

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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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Activating and deactivating private
locking
Private locking is activated using the function
button in the center display and a PIN code.
NOTE For the valet lock function to be activated the
car must be in at least ignition mode I.
Entering security code before initial useThe first time the function is used, a security
code must be selected. This code can then be
used to deactivate private locking if the selected
PIN code has been lost or forgotten. The security
code functions as a PUK (security) code for all
PIN codes used for private locking.
Save the security code in a safe place.
To create a security code:
1. Tap the button for private locking in Function
view. > A pop-up window will appear. 2.
Enter your security code.
> The security code is saved. The private locking function is now ready for activa-
tion.
If the system has been reset, the above proce-
dure will need to be repeated.
Activating private locking1. Tap the button for private locking in Function view. > A pop-up window will appear.
2.

Enter the code you would like to use to
unlock the glove compartment and the tail-
gate and tap Confirm.
>

The glove compartment and tailgate will
lock. A green indicator light will illuminate
next to the button in Function view to con-
firm locked status.
Deactivating private locking1. Tap the button for private locking in Function view. > A pop-up window will appear.
2.

Enter the code used for locking and tap
Confirm.
>

The glove compartment and tailgate will
unlock. The green indicator light next to
the button in Function view will go out to
confirm unlocked status.
NOTE If you have forgotten or lost your PIN code or
if the PIN code has been entered incorrectly
more than three times, the security code can
be used to deactivate private locking.
NOTE
If private locking is activated and the vehicle
is unlocked using Volvo On Call* or the Volvo
On Call* app, private locking will be deacti-
vated automatically.

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Related information
•
Private Locking (p. 266) Alarm
The alarm emits sound and light signals if any-
one without a valid remote key attempts to break
into the vehicle or interferes with the start battery
or alarm siren.
When armed, the alarm will be triggered if:
• the hood, tailgate or any door is opened.
• a battery cable is disconnected
• the alarm siren is disconnected.
Alarm signalsThe following occurs if the alarm is triggered:
• A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until the
alarm is turned off.
• All turn signals will flash for 5 minutes or
until the alarm is turned off.
If the reason the alarm was triggered is not recti-
fied, the alarm cycle will repeat up to 10 times 20
.
Alarm indicator A red indicator light on the dashboard shows the
status of the alarm:
• Indicator off - the alarm is disarmed.
• Indicator flashes once every two seconds -
the alarm is armed.
• The indicator flashes quickly after the alarm
has been disabled for up to 30 seconds or
until the ignition is put in I mode by turning
the start knob clockwise and then releasing -
the alarm has been triggered. 20
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Disarming the alarm without a functioning
remote key
The vehicle can be unlocked and disarmed even
if the remote key is not functioning, e.g. if the
battery is discharged.
1. Open the driver's door using the detachable
key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm. Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.
2. Place the remote key on the key symbol in
the backup reader in the tunnel console's
cup holder.
3.

Turn the start knob clockwise and release.
> The alarm will be disarmed.
Turning off a triggered alarm
– Press the unlock button on the remote key
or put the ignition into mode I by turning the
start knob clockwise and then releasing it.
NOTE •
Remember that the alarm is armed when
the vehicle is locked.
• The alarm will be triggered if any of the
doors is opened from the inside.
Automatically arming and disarming the
alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent
inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarm
protection.
If the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key
(and the alarm is disarmed) but none of the
doors or tailgate are opened within two minutes,
the alarm will be automatically rearmed. The vehi-
cle will also re-lock.
On some markets, the alarm will be automatically
armed following a slight delay after the driver's
door has been opened and closed without being
locked.
To change this setting:
1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Locking
.
3. Select Passive Arming Deactivation to
temporarily deactivate the function.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 268) Foreign Component Detection*
The Foreign Component Detection function
detects if an unknown component has been
connected to the vehicle.
Each LED headlight* is customized for the vehi-
cle. If an unrecognized headlight is used, the
message Unknown vehicle part. Service
required, unknown part found. will be dis- played in the instrument panel. Volvo recom-
mends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
Related information
• Volvo's service program (p. 598)

HYBRID INFORMATION
406General information about Twin
Engine
Twin Engine vehicles are driven just like any
other vehicle, but certain functions differ from a
vehicle powered exclusively by gasoline. The
electric motor powers the vehicle primarily at low
speeds; the gasoline engine is used at higher
speeds or during more active driving. The instrument panel displays Twin Engine-spe-
cific information - charging information, selected
drive mode, distance to discharged battery and
hybrid battery charge level.
Different drive modes can be selected while driv-
ing, e.g. electric power only or, if more power is
needed, a combination of electric and gasoline
power. The vehicle calculates the optimal combi-
nation of driveability, driving experience, environ-
mental impact and fuel economy for the selected
drive mode.
In order to function optimally, the hybrid battery
(and its electrical drive systems) and the gasoline
engine (and its drive systems) must be at the
correct operating temperature. Battery capacity
can be considerably reduced if the battery is too
cold or too hot. Preconditioning prepares the
vehicle's drive systems and passenger compart-
ment before driving to help reduce both wear and
energy consumption. It also helps increase the
hybrid battery's range.
The hybrid battery, which powers the electric
motor, is recharged using the charging cable. It
can also be recharged during light braking and through engine braking in gear position B. The
combustion engine can also help recharge the
hybrid battery.
Important
No electrical current
Keep in mind that if there is no electrical current
to the vehicle, i.e. the ignition is switched off or
the start battery is discharged, certain functions
such as brakes, power steering, etc. will not work.
WARNING If the vehicle does not have electrical current
and both the electric motor and the gasoline
engine are switched off, the brakes cannot be
used to stop the vehicle.
Towing not permitted
Never tow a Twin Engine vehicle behind another
vehicle, as this could damage the electric motor.
Exterior engine noise
WARNING
Keep in mind that the vehicle does not emit
any engine noise when using the electric
motor and may therefore be difficult to detect
for children, pedestrians, cyclists or animals.
This is especially true at low speeds, e.g. in
parking lots.
High-voltage electrical current
WARNING Several components in the vehicle work with
high voltage that can be hazardous in case of
an incorrect procedure. These components
and any orange wiring in the vehicle may only
be handled by trained and qualified Volvo
service technicians.
Do not touch anything that is not clearly descri-
bed in this Owner's Manual.
Related information
• Charging the hybrid battery (p. 407)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 87)
• Drive modes (p. 445)
• Starting and stopping preconditioning
(p. 231)
• Hybrid battery (p. 619)
• Factors affecting electric motor range
(p. 458)
• Gear selector positions for automatic trans-
missions (p. 439)
• Towing using a towline (p. 476)

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Disconnect the charger from the wall out-
let before cleaning it.
• Never connect the charging cable to an
extension cord or a multiple plug socket.
Also, refer to the manufacturer's instructions
for using the charging cable and its compo-
nents.
CAUTION Make sure that the 120/240 V outlet (AC,
alternating current) has a power capacity suf-
ficient for charging electric vehicles. If you are
uncertain of the capacity, have the outlet
checked by a licensed electrician.
Take out the charging cable from the storage
compartment under the cargo area. Note that the
ignition must be switched off completely before
charging. Plug the charging cable into a 120/240 V
outlet. Never use an extension cord.
Open the charger door and remove the
charging socket's protective cover. Push the
charging handle all the way into the vehicle's
socket.3.

The charging cable handle will lock into
place and charging will begin within
5 seconds. When charging starts, the green
LED light in the charging socket will begin to
flash. The approximate remaining charging
time or the charging status will be displayed
in the instrument panel.
Charging may be temporarily interrupted if
the vehicle is unlocked:
• and a door is open ‒ charging will restart
within a few minutes.
• if no door is opened ‒ the vehicle will
automatically relock. Charging will resume
after 1 minute.
CAUTION Never detach the charging cable from the
120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current)
while charging is in progress – the
120/240 V outlet could be damaged in such
circumstances. Always interrupt charging first
and then disconnect the charging cable – first
from the vehicle's charging socket and then
from the 120/240 V outlet.
During charging, condensation from the air con-
ditioning may form under the vehicle. This is nor-
mal and is caused by the hybrid battery cooling.