2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE service

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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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)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 662)
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 661)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 660)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659) 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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Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sen-
sor button .
If the lever is pressed down, the wipers will make
additional sweeps across the windshield.
Turn the thumb wheel upward for increased sen-
sitivity and downward for decreased sensitivity.
The wipers will make one extra sweep when the
thumb wheel is turned upward.
Deactivate the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button or moving the lever upward to
another wiper mode.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in
ignition mode 0 or when the engine is switched
off.
The rain sensor is also automatically deactivated
when the wiper blades are put in the service
position. The rain sensor will reactivate when
service mode is switched off.
CAUTION The windshield wipers may start inadvertently
and be damaged in automatic car washes.
Deactivate the rain sensor when the engine is
running or when the ignition is in mode I or II.
The symbol in the instrument panel will go
out.
Related information
Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 662)
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 661)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 660)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176) Using the rain sensor's memory
function
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on
the windshield and automatically starts the wind-
shield wipers.
Activating/deactivating memory
function
The rain sensor's memory function can be set to
activate so that the rain sensor button does not
need to be pressed each time the engine is
started:
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.

Tap My Car Wipers
.
3. Select Rain Sensor Memory to activate/
deactivate the memory function.
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)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 662)

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Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 661)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 660)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
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)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 662)

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Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 661)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 660)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
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 motor is equipped with
overheating protection that switches off the
motor 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)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Filling washer fluid (p. 662)
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 661)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 660)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)

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Using automatic rear window wiping
when backing up
If reverse gear is engaged while the windshield
wipers are on, the rear window wipers will start.
This function is deactivated when a different
gear is selected.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.

Tap My Car Wipers
.
3. Select Auto Rear Wiper to activate/deacti-
vate automatic rear window wiping when
backing up.
If the rear window wipers are already in continu-
ous wiper mode, no change will be made.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 179)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 662)
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 661)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 660)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)

CLIMATE CONTROL
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Activating and deactivating the air
quality sensor*
The air quality sensor is part of the fully automa-
ted Interior Air Quality System (IAQS).
The air quality sensor can be switched on or off.
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap Climate.
3. Select Air Quality Sensor to activate/deac-
tivate the air quality sensor.
Related information
Interior Air Quality System* (p. 208) Passenger compartment air filter
All air entering the passenger compartment
through the climate control system intake is fil-
tered.
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter
To maintain the high performance of the climate
control system, the filter must be replaced regu-
larly. Follow Volvo's service schedule for recom-
mended replacement intervals. When driving in
areas with a lot of smog, dust, etc., the filter may
need to be changed more frequently.
NOTE There are two types of passenger compart-
ment filters. Make sure that the correct filter
is installed.
Related information

Air quality (p. 206)
Clean Zone* (p. 207)
Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 208)
Interior Air Quality System* (p. 208) Air distribution
The climate system distributes incoming air
through a number of vents in the passenger
compartment.
Automatic and manual air distributionWhen the auto-climate feature is on, air distribu-
tion is regulated automatically. Air distribution can
also be controlled manually.
Adjustable air ventsCertain air vents in the vehicle are adjustable,
which means they can be opened/closed and the
direction of the air flow from the vent can be
adjusted. Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger com-
partment.
Five seats - four vents on the dashboard, two
on the rear side of the tunnel console and

CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
238 Parking climate symbols and
messages
A number of symbols and messages related to
parking climate may be displayed in the instru-
ment panel. Messages related to parking climate can also be
displayed in a device that has the Volvo On Call*
app.Symbol
Message MeaningParking climate
Service required
Parking climate is not functioning properly. Contact a workshop
A
to have the system checked as
soon as possible. Parking climate
Temporarily unavailable
Parking climate is temporarily not functioning properly. If the problem \
persists, contact a work-
shop
A
to have the system checked. Parking climate
Unavailable Charge level too low
The parking climate cannot be activated because the hybrid battery's \
charge level is too low to
start the parking heater. Start the vehicle.Parking climate
Unavailable, not connected to power
supply
The parking climate cannot be activated if the charging cable is not con\
nected. Connect the
charging cable.Parking climate
Limited Charge level too low
Parking climate will only run for a limited time when the hybrid battery\
's charge level is too low.
Start the vehicle.A
An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
Parking climate (p. 231)

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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Related information
Remote key (p. 243)
Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-
tem (p. 262)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 258) Replacing the remote key's battery
The battery in the remote key must be replaced
when it is discharged.
NOTE All batteries have a limited service life and
must eventually be replaced (does not apply
for Key Tag). The battery's service life varies
depending on how often the vehicle/key is
used.
The remote key battery should be replaced if:
the information symbol illuminates and
the message Vehicle key bat. low
See Owner's manual is displayed in
the instrument panel and/or
the locks do not react after several attempts
to lock or unlock the vehicle using the
remote key within approx. 20 meter (65 feet)
from the vehicle.
NOTE Move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it
again. The battery in the smaller key without buttons
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(the Key Tag) cannot be replaced. A new key can
be ordered from an authorized Volvo workshop.
CAUTION An end-of-life Key Tag must be turned in to
an authorized Volvo workshop. The key must
be deleted from the vehicle because it can
still be used to start the vehicle via backup
start.
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This key is provided with vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocki\
ng (Passive Entry*).