2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE steering

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Steering wheel adjuster lever.
1. Move the lever forward to release the steer-
ing wheel.
2.

Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
3. Pull the lever back to lock the steering wheel into place. If the lever is difficult to move,
press the steering wheel lightly while pulling
the lever.
Related information
• Steering wheel controls and horn (p. 199)

||CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
204 •
"
Turn on auto" - activates automatic climate
control.
• "
Air condition on"/"Air condition off" -
activates/deactivates air conditioning.
• "
Recirculation on"/"Recirculation off " -
activates/deactivates air recirculation.
• "
Turn on defroster "/"Turn off defroster"
- activates/deactivates window and door mir-
ror defrosting.
• "
Turn on max defroster
"/"Turn off max
defroster " - activates/deactivates max
defroster.
• "
Turn on electric defroster"/"Turn off
electric defroster" - activates/deactivates
heated windshield*.
• "
Turn on rear defroster"/"Turn off rear
defroster" - Activates/deactivates heated rear window and door mirrors.
• "Turn steering wheel heat on"/"Turn
steering wheel heat off" - activates/deac-
tivates heated steering wheel *.
• "
Raise steering wheel heat "/"
Lower
steering wheel heat" - raises/lowers the
level of steering wheel heating*.
• "
Turn on seat heat"/"Turn off seat heat"
- activates/deactivates seat heating*.
• "
Raise seat heat"/"Lower seat heat" -
raises/lowers the level of seat heating*. •
"
Turn on seat ventilation"/"Turn off seat
ventilation" - activates/deactivates seat
ventilation*.
• "
Raise seat ventilation"/"Lower seat
ventilation" - raises/lowers the level of seat
ventilation*.
Related information
• Climate (p. 202)
• Voice control (p. 145)
• Using voice commands (p. 146)
• Voice control settings (p. 148) Air quality
The materials used in the passenger compart-
ment and air filtering system have been selected
to ensure a high level of air quality in the passen-
ger compartment.
Materials used in the passenger
compartment
The materials in the passenger compartment are
designed to be pleasant and comfortable, even
for people with asthma or allergies.
The materials have been developed and tested to
minimize dust in the passenger compartment and
make it easier to keep clean.
The mats in both the passenger compartment
and cargo compartment can be easily removed
for cleaning.
Use Volvo-recommended cleaning agents and
car care products to clean the interior.
Air filtering systemsIn addition to the passenger compartment filter,
the Clean Zone Interior Package* and Interior Air
Quality System* also help maintain high air qual-
ity in the passenger compartment.
Related information
• Climate (p. 202)
• Clean Zone* (p. 205)
• Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 206)

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Climate system controls
The climate system functions are controlled from
physical buttons on the center console, the cen-
ter display, and the climate panel on the rear
side of the tunnel console.
Physical buttons in the center console Button for heated windshield* and max
defroster. Button for heated rear window and door mir-
rors.
Climate bar in the center displayThe most common climate system functions can
be controlled from the climate bar. Temperature control for the driver and pas-
senger sides.
Control for heated* and ventilated* driver and
passenger seats, and heated steering
wheel*. Button for opening Climate view. The graphic
in the button shows activated climate system
settings.
Climate view in the center displayTap the center button on the climate bar to open
Climate view. Climate view is divided into the fol-
lowing tabs:
• Main climate
• Rear climate
• Parking climate Toggle between the tabs by swiping the screen
to the left/right or by tapping the desired head-
ing.

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Climate controls on the rear side of the
tunnel consoleRear seat heating control*.
Blower control for rear seats.
Rear seat temperature control.
Button for locking/unlocking climate panel.
The climate panel has a screen lock to help pre-
vent inadvertently changing blower speed and
temperature. When the screen is locked, only the
controls for seat adjustment* and the unlock but-
ton will be displayed.
After unlocking, blower speed and temperature
can also be changed from the climate panel and
all selected climate settings will be displayed. The
screen locks automatically after a period of inac-
tivity.Related information
• Climate (p. 202)
• Activating and deactivating power front
seats* (p. 215)
• Activating and deactivating the heated rear
seats* (p. 216)
• Activating and deactivating front seat ventila-
tion* (p. 217)
• Activating and deactivating the heated steer-
ing wheel* (p. 218)
• Activating auto climate control (p. 219)
• Activating and deactivating recirculation
(p. 219)
• Activating and deactivating max defroster
(p. 220)
• Activating and deactivating the heated wind-
shield* (p. 222)
• Activating and deactivating the heated rear
window and door mirrors (p. 223)
• Setting the blower speed for the front seats
(p. 224)
• Setting the blower speed for the rear seats
(p. 225)
• Synchronize temperature (p. 228)
• Activating and deactivating air conditioning
(p. 228)
• Activating and deactivating climate control
for the third-row seats* (p. 229) Activating and deactivating power
front seats*
The seats can be heated for added comfort for
the driver and passengers in cold weather. Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate row.
1. Tap the left- or right-side steering wheel and
seat button in the center display's climate
bar to open the controls for steering wheel
and seat heating.
If the vehicle is not equipped with ventilated
seats or heated steering wheel, the button
for seat heating is directly accessible in the
climate bar.
2.

Tap the seat heating button repeatedly to
select one of the four levels: Off,
High,
Medium or Low.
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The level is changed and the set level is
displayed in the button.

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Activating and deactivating the heated
rear seats from the rear seatSeat heating controls and indicator lights on the rear
side of the tunnel console.
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Press repeatedly on the left or right seat
heating buttons in the climate panel on the
tunnel console to select one of four levels:
Off
, High, Medium or Low.
>
The level will be changed and the climate
panel screen will show the new level.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 213) Activating and deactivating front
seat ventilation*
The seats can be ventilated to provide increased
comfort in warm weather.
The ventilation system consists of fans in the
seats and backrest that draw air through the seat
upholstery. The cooler the passenger compart-
ment is, the greater the cooling effect of the ven-
tilation. The system can be activated when the
engine is running.
Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate row.
1. Tap the left- or right-side steering wheel and
seat button in the center display's climate
bar to open the controls for steering wheel
and seat heating.
If the vehicle is not equipped with heated
seats or heated steering wheel, the button
for seat ventilation is directly accessible in
the climate bar. 2.
Tap the seat ventilation button repeatedly to
select one of the four levels: Off,
High,
Medium or Low.
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The level is changed and the set level is
displayed in the button.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 213)

CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
218 Activating and deactivating the
heated steering wheel*
The steering wheel can be heated for added
comfort in cold weather. Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate row.
1. Tap the driver's side steering wheel and seat
button in the climate bar in the center display
to open the controls for steering wheel and
seat heating.
If the vehicle is not equipped with heated or
ventilated seats, the button for steering
wheel heating is directly accessible in the cli-
mate bar.
2.

Tap the steering wheel heating button
repeatedly to select one of the four levels:
Off
, High, Medium or Low.
>
The level is changed and the set level is
displayed in the button.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 213)
• Activating and deactivating automatic steer-
ing wheel heating* (p. 218) Activating and deactivating
automatic steering wheel heating*
The steering wheel can be heated for added
comfort in cold weather. Steering wheel heating can be set to automati-
cally activate when the engine is started. When
set to automatically activate, heating will be
turned on at low ambient temperatures.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap Climate.
3. Select Auto Steering Wheel Heating
Level to activate/deactivate automatic start
of heated steering wheel.
4. Select Low, Medium or High to select level
after the function has been activated.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating the heated steer-
ing wheel* (p. 218)

CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
230 Parking climate
The passenger compartment climate can be pre-
conditioned or maintained when the vehicle is
parked. For full functionality, the vehicle's charg-
ing cable must be plugged in. Preconditioning and the climate comfort retaining func-
tion are controlled from the Parking climate tab in the
center display's Climate view.
Related information
•
Climate (p. 202)
• Preconditioning (p. 230)
• Climate comfort retaining function (p. 234)
• Parking climate symbols and messages
(p. 236) Preconditioning
Preconditioning the vehicle before driving can
help reduce wear and reduce energy consump-
tion during a trip.
Preconditioning can be started immediately or
started at a preset time using a timer.
The function utilizes several of the vehicle's sys-
tems:
• In cold weather, the high-voltage coolant
heater (HVCH) heats the passenger com-
partment to a comfortable temperature.
• In warm weather, air conditioning cools the
passenger compartment to a comfortable
temperature.
• The electrically heated steering wheel* and
seats* can be activated.
• Heating for the windshield, rear window and
door mirrors are automatically activated as
needed.
During preconditioning in a hot climate, conden-
sation from the air conditions may drip under the
vehicle. This is normal.

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NOTE Preconditioning is only available when the car
is connected to an electrical outlet. A charg-
ing post that is not always active, for example
because of a timer, can cause loss of function
for preconditioning.
If the car is not connected to an electrical
socket it is still possible in a warm climate to
achieve brief cooling of the passenger com-
partment by direct starting preconditioning.
NOTE
During preconditioning of the passenger
compartment, the vehicle works to reach a
comfortable temperature and not the tem-
perature set in the climate system.
Related information
•
Parking climate (p. 230)
• Starting and stopping preconditioning
(p. 231)
• Preconditioning timer settings (p. 232) Starting and stopping
preconditioning
Preconditioning heats or cools the passenger
compartment before driving. Preconditioning
can be started in the center display or from a
cellular phone.
Starting/stopping from the center
display Preconditioning button in the Parking climate tab in
Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2. Select the Parking climate tab. Window for seat/steering wheel heating in the Parking
climate tab in Climate view.
3. Tap the boxes to select if seat/steering
wheel heating should be activated along with
preconditioning.
4. Tap Preconditioning.
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Preconditioning starts/stops and the but-
ton lights up/goes out.