2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE display

HYBRID INFORMATION
432Long-term storage of vehicles with
hybrid batteries
To help minimize degradation of the hybrid bat-
tery if the vehicle is not driven for a prolonged
period (longer than 1 month) the hybrid battery
charge level should be kept at approx. 25%
according to the gauge in the instrument panel.
Do as follows:
1. If the hybrid battery charge level is high, drive
the vehicle until the charge level is approxi-
mately 25%. If the charge level is low, charge
the battery until the level reaches approxi-
mately 25%. 2.

If the vehicle is not driven for more than 6
months or the hybrid battery's charge level is
noticeably below the 25% mark, charge the
battery to about 25% to help compensate for
the natural battery discharge that occurs in
long-term storage. Regularly check the
charge level using the gauge in the instru-
ment display.
NOTE Store the vehicle in as cool a location as pos-
sible to minimize battery aging during long-
term storage. In the summer, park the vehicle
indoors or in a shady location, whichever is
cooler.
Related information

Initiating hybrid battery charging (p. 423)
Hybrid gauge (p. 88)
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 417)

STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory.
434 Starting the vehicle
The vehicle can be started using the start knob
in the tunnel console when the remote key is in
the passenger compartment. Start knob in the tunnel console.
WARNING
Before starting:
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the seat, steering wheel and mir-
rors.
Make sure you can fully depress the
brake pedal. The remote key is not physically used to start the
ignition because the vehicle is equipped with the
keyless Passive Start system.
To start the vehicle:
1.

The remote key must be inside the vehicle.
For vehicles with Passive Start, the key must
be in the front section of the passenger
compartment. With the optional keyless lock-
ing/unlocking function*, the key can be any-
where in the vehicle.
2. Press and hold down the brake pedal 1
as far
as possible.
3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release. The control will automatically return to the
original position.
WARNING
Never use more than one inlay mat at a
time on the driver's floor. If any other type
of floor mat is used, remove the original
mat from the driver's seat floor before
driving. All types of mats must be securely
anchored in the attachment points in the
floor. Make sure the floor mat does not
impede the movement of the brake pedal
or accelerator pedal in any way, as this
could be a serious safety hazard.
Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-
tured for your vehicle. They must be prop-
erly secured in the attachment points in
the floor to help ensure they cannot slide
and become trapped under the pedals.
The starter motor will crank until the engine
starts or until overheating protection is triggered.
During normal start conditions, the vehicle's elec-
tric motor will be prioritized and the gasoline
engine will remain off. This means that once the
start knob is turned clockwise, the electric motor
has been "started" and the vehicle is ready to be
driven. The warning and information symbols in
the instrument panel will go out and the selected
theme will be displayed to indicate that the elec-
tric motor is activated. 1
If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob cl\
ockwise to start the engine.

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Ignition modes
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various
modes (levels) to make different functions availa-
ble.
To enable the use of a limited number of func-
tions when the engine is not running, the ignition
can be put in one of three different levels: 0, I
and II. These levels are referred to as "ignition
modes" in the Owner's Manual.
The following table shows which functions are
available in each ignition mode: Mode
Functions
0 The odometer, clock and tem-
perature gauge are illuminated A
.
The power* seats can be
adjusted.
The power windows can be used.
The center display is activated
and can be used A
.
The infotainment system can be
used A
.
In this mode, the functions are availa-
ble for a limited time and then switch
off automatically.
I The panoramic roof, power win-
dows, 12-volt electrical socket in
the passenger compartment,
Bluetooth, navigation, phone,
blower and windshield wipers can
be used.
The power seats can be adjusted.
The 12-volt electrical socket* in
the cargo compartment can be
used.
Electrical current will be taken
from the battery in this ignition
mode. Mode
Functions
II The headlights illuminate.
Warning/indicator lights illumi-
nate for 5 seconds.
A number of other systems are
activated. However, seat and rear
window heating can only be acti-
vated when the engine is running.
This ignition mode uses a lot of
current from the battery and
should be avoided whenever pos-
sible! A
Also activated when the door is opened.
Related information
Starting the vehicle (p. 434)
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 201)
Jump starting using another battery (p. 481)
Selecting ignition mode (p. 438)

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Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol
Meaning A
B
Check the brake fluid level. If the
level is low, fill brake fluid and
check to determine the reason for
the loss of brake fluid. A
B
Fault in pedal sensor. Symbol
Meaning A
B
Steady glow for 2 seconds after
the engine is started: Automatic
function check.
Steady glow for more than 2 sec-
onds: Fault in the ABS system. The
vehicle's regular brake system is
still working, but without the ABS
function. If the message Brake pedal Cha-
racteristics changed Service
required is displayed, the "Brake-
by-wire" system is not functioning
properly. Greater pressure will be
required to brake the vehicle. A
In Canada.
B In the US.WARNING If the warning symbols for both brake fault
and ABS fault are lit simultaneously, there
may be a fault in the brake system.
If the brake fluid reservoir level is normal
when this occurs, drive carefully to the
nearest workshop to have the brake sys-
tem checked - an authorized Volvo work-
shop is recommended.
If the brake fluid has fallen below the MIN
level in the brake fluid reservoir, the vehi-
cle should not be driven until the brake
fluid has been filled. The reason for the
brake fluid loss must be checked.
Related information
Brake Assist System (p. 441)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 446)
Hill Start Assist (p. 447)
Braking on wet roads (p. 441)
Braking on salted roads (p. 441)
Maintenance of the brake system (p. 442)
Brake lights (p. 160)

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Activating and deactivating the
parking brake
Use the parking brake to help keep the vehicle
stationary when it is parked.
Activating the parking brake
1. Pull up the control.
>
The symbol in the instrument panel will
illuminate when the parking brake is acti-
vated.
2. Make sure the vehicle is stationary.
Symbol in the instrument panel Symbol
Meaning A
B
The symbol will be illuminated
when the parking brake is acti-
vated.
A flashing symbol indicates that a
fault has been detected. Read the
message in the instrument panel. A
In Canada.
B In the US.
Automatic activation
The parking brake is applied automatically:
when the ignition is switched off and the set-
ting for automatically activating the parking
brake is activated in the center display.
if the Auto-hold function (automatic brake
application when the vehicle is stationary) is
activated and the vehicle has been stationary
for a prolonged period of time (5-10
minutes).
when the gear selector is moved to P on a
steep hill.
Emergency braking
In an emergency, the parking brake can be acti-
vated when the vehicle is moving by pulling and holding up the control. The braking process is
canceled when the control is released or if the
accelerator pedal is depressed.
NOTE In case of emergency braking at high speeds,
a signal sounds during the brake procedure.
Deactivating the parking brake
Deactivating manually
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Press the control.
> The parking brake will release and thesymbol in the instrument panel will go out.

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Deactivating automatically
1. Fasten your seat belt.
2. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
3. Start the vehicle.
4.
Move the gear selector to D or R and press
the accelerator pedal.
> The parking brake will release and the symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
NOTE When the vehicle is initially started, the park-
ing brake could disengage automatically even
if the driver's seat belt is not buckled.
Related information

Settings for automatically activating the park-
ing brake (p. 444)
Parking brake malfunction (p. 445)
Parking brake (p. 442)
Parking on a hill (p. 444) Settings for automatically activating
the parking brake
Choose whether the parking brake should be
activated automatically when the vehicle is
switched off.
This selection is made in the Settings menu in
the center display.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Parking Brake and
Suspension and select or deselect the
Auto Activate Parking Brake function.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the parking brake
(p. 443)
Parking brake (p. 442) Parking on a hill
Always use the parking brake when parking on a
hill.
WARNING Always apply the parking brake when parking
on an incline. Selecting a gear or putting the
automatic transmission in P may not be suffi-
cient to keep the vehicle stationary in all sit-
uations.
If the vehicle is pointing uphill: Turn the front wheels so they are pointing
away from the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill:
Turn the front wheels so they are pointing
toward the curb.
Heavy load uphill
Heavy loads, such as a trailer, could cause the
vehicle to roll backward when the parking brake
is released automatically on steep uphill gradi-
ents. To help avoid this, pull the control upward
while you are driving away. Release the control
when the vehicle gains traction.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the parking brake
(p. 443)

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Related information
Rear Collision Warning (p. 354)
BLIS* (p. 355)
Brake functions (p. 438) Transmission
The transmission is part of the vehicle's driveline
(power transmission) between the engine and
the drive wheels. The function of the transmis-
sion is to change gears depending on speed
and power needs.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic transmis-
sion and an electric motor for rear-wheel drive.
The number of gears allows the engine's torque
and power band to be effectively utilized. Two of
the gears are overdrive gears that save fuel when
driving at a constant engine speed. The steering
wheel paddles* can be used to shift up or down
manually. The instrument panel shows the gear
currently in use.
CAUTION Check the operating temperature of the
transmission to help avoid damage to any of
the drive system components. If there is a risk
of overheating, a warning symbol will appear
in the instrument panel and a text message
will be displayed. Follow the recommenda-
tions given.
Symbols in the instrument panelIf a problem should occur with the transmission, a
symbol and a message will appear in the instru-
ment panel. Symbol
Meaning Information and messages related
to the transmission. Follow the rec-
ommendations provided.
Hot or overheated transmission.
Follow the recommendations provi-
ded.
Reduced performance/Acceler-
ation performance reduced
In the event of a temporary fault in
the driveline, the vehicle may go
into a "limp home" mode with
reduced power output to help avoid
damage to the driveline.
Related information
Gear selector positions for automatic trans-
missions (p. 449)

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Gear selector positions for
automatic transmissions
In vehicles with an automatic transmission, the
system selects the optimal gear for the current
driving conditions. The transmission also has a
manual mode.
The instrument panel shows which gear is cur-
rently in use:
P
, R, N, D or B.
For manual shifting, the gear indicator in the
instrument panel displays the gear currently
being used (1-8).
Selecting gearsThe gear selector is a shift-by-wire selector,
where shifting is done electronically instead of
mechanically. This makes shifting easier and the
gear positions more distinct. Select gears by moving the spring-loaded, non-
locking gear selector forward or backward.
Gear selector positions
Park - P
Park is activated using the P button located next
to the gear selector. Select P when the vehicle is parked or when star-
ting the engine. The vehicle must be stationary
when Park is selected.
To move to another gear from Park, the brake
pedal must be depressed and the ignition in
mode II.
When parking – apply the parking brake before
shifting to Park.
WARNING Always apply the parking brake when parking
on an incline. Selecting a gear or putting the
automatic transmission in P may not be suffi-
cient to keep the vehicle stationary in all sit-
uations.
NOTE The gear selector must be in the P position
before the vehicle can be locked and the
alarm set.