2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE steering wheel

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
176 •
Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257) Using the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers clean the windshield. The
right-side steering wheel lever is used to adjust
windshield wiper settings. Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Thumb wheel, used to set rain sensor sensi-
tivity and interval wiper speed.
Single sweepMove the lever down and release for a
single sweep.
Wipers offMove the lever to position 0 to turn off
the windshield wipers.
Interval wipersSet the number of sweeps per time unit
with the thumb wheel when interval wip-
ers are selected.
Continuous wipersMove the lever upward for the wipers to
operate at normal speed. Move the lever upward again for the wip-
ers to operate at high speed.
CAUTION
Before activating the wipers, make sure that
the wiper blades are not frozen in place and
that any snow or ice on the windshield and
rear window has been scraped away.
CAUTION
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers
clean the windshield. The windshield must be
wet when the windshield wipers are working.
Related information
•
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 181)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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* Option/accessory. 177
•
Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647) Heated windshield washer nozzles*
The washer nozzles are heated automatically in
cold weather to prevent the washer fluid from
freezing.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176) Using the rain sensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on
the windshield and automatically starts the wind-
shield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted using the thumb wheel on the right-
hand steering wheel lever.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the rain
sensor symbol will be displayed in the instrument
panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen the rain sensor is activated, the engine
must be running or the ignition must be in mode I
or II. The windshield wiper lever must also be in
position 0 or in the single sweep position.

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* Option/accessory. 179
•
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176) Using the windshield and headlight
washers
The windshield and headlight washers clean the
windshield and headlights. Use the right-side
steering wheel lever to start the windshield and
headlight washers.
Starting the windshield and headlight
washers Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–
Move the right-hand steering wheel lever
toward the steering wheel to start the wind-
shield and headlight washers.
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After the lever is released, the wipers
make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION Avoid activating the washer system when it is
frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty. Other-
wise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.
Headlight washer*To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed
automatically according to a defined interval
when the headlights are on.
Reduced washingWhen there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid
left in the reservoir and the
Washer fluid Level
low, refill message is displayed in the instrument
panel together with the symbol, the washer
fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to
prioritize windshield cleaning and visibility
through it. The headlights are only washed if high
or low beam is on.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 181)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
180 •
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176) Using the rear window wiper/
washer
The rear window wiper/washer cleans the rear
window. Use the right-side steering wheel lever
to start and control the wiper/washer.
Activating the rear window wiper/
washer
NOTE The rear window wiper is equipped with over-
heating protection that switches off the motor
wiper if it becomes overheated. The rear win-
dow wiper can be operated again after a cool-
ing-down period.
Select for interval rear window wiper.
Select for continuous rear window
wiper. –
Move the right-side steering wheel lever for-
ward to wash/wipe the rear window.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 181)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
* Option/accessory.
184 Manual front seats
The power front seats can be adjusted in a num-
ber of different ways for optimal comfort and
ergonomics.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush-
ion* by moving the control up/down.
1Change the length of the seat cushion* by
pulling up the lever and moving the cushion
forward/backward. Move the seat forward/backing by lifting the
handle and moving the seat to a suitable dis-
tance from the steering wheel and pedals.
Check to make sure the seat is securely
locked into place after its setting has been
changed.
Adjust lumbar support* by pressing the but-
ton up/down/forward/rearward. Raise/lower the seat by moving the control
up/down.
Change the backrest tilt by turning the knob
on the backrest.
WARNING
•
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the driver
can comfortably reach and operate the
pedals and gear selector.
After adjusting the seat, make sure that it is
securely locked into position before starting
to drive.
Related information
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• 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) 1
Only applies to the driver's seat.

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* Option/accessory. 185
Power front seats*
The power front seats can be adjusted in a num-
ber of different ways for optimal comfort and
ergonomics. The power seats can be moved for-
ward/backward and up/down. The height and
length* of the seat cushion and the tilt of the
backrest can be adjusted. Lumbar support can
be adjusted up, down, forward and backward.
The power seats have an overload protector that
is triggered if a seat is blocked by any object. If
this occurs, remove the object and attempt to
adjust the seat again.
The power seats can be adjusted for a certain
period of time after the door is unlocked without
the engine running. The seats can always be
adjusted while the engine is running. They can
also be adjusted for a short period after the
engine is turned off.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• 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) Adjusting the power front seats*
Set the desired sitting position using the control
on the front seat's seating section. To activate
the multifunction control and set the various con-
venience functions, turn the control upward/
downward. To activate the multi-function control and set
the various comfort functions, turn the con-
trol* upwards/downwards.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush-
ion by moving the control up/down.
Raise/lower the seat by moving the control
up/down.
Move the seat forward/rearward by moving
the control forward/rearward.
Change the backrest tilt by moving the con-
trol forward/backward.

||SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
* Option/accessory.
186 Only one movement (forward/rearward/up/
down) can be performed at a time.
The front seat backrests cannot be folded down
completely.
Related information
•
Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Storing memory settings in power front
seats* (p. 186)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• 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) Storing memory settings in power
front seats*
The memory function can be used to store the
settings for the seat, door mirrors and head-up
display*.
Three different settings can be stored using the
memory function. The memory function controls
are located on one or both of the front doors*. Memory button
Memory button
Memory button
Button M for storing a setting.
Storing a position1. Adjust the seat, door mirrors and head-up
display to the desired position. 2.
Press and hold the M button. The indicator
light in the button will illuminate.
3. Within three seconds, press and hold the 1,
2 or 3 button.
> When the position has been stored in the memory button, an audible signal will
sound and the indicator light in the M but-
ton will go out.
If none of the memory buttons are pressed within
three seconds, the M button will go out and no
position will be stored.
The seat must be adjusted again before a new
memory position can be stored.
Related information
• Manual front seats (p. 184)
• Power front seats* (p. 185)
• Adjusting the power front seats* (p. 185)
• Using stored memory in a powered front seat
(p. 187)
• 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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* Option/accessory.187
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)