2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE steering

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Outboard seats 1. Pull the handle on the side of the seat
upward.
2.

Adjust backrest tilt forward/backward by
decreasing/increasing pressure on the back-
rest.
3. Release the handle to lock the backrest in its new position and press on the backrest until
the lock engages.
Check to make sure the seat is securely locked
into place after its position has been changed.
WARNING
Adjust the seat and ensure it locks into
position before driving. Use caution when
adjusting the seat. Uncontrolled or care-
less adjustments could lead to injury.
Long objects must always be securely
tied down to help prevent injury or dam-
age in the event of sudden braking.
Always turn off the engine and apply the
parking brake when loading or unloading
the vehicle.
Put the gear selector in P to help prevent
the gear selector from being inadvertently
moved.
Related information
Folding the second row backrests (p. 193)
Adjusting the second row head restraints
(p. 195)
Moving the second row seats forward/rear-
ward* (p. 197)
Getting into and out of the third row of
seats* (p. 198)
Folding the third row backrests* (p. 199) Getting into and out of the third row
of seats*
The second row of seats can be adjusted for
easier access to the third row of seats*. To fold down the backrest:
1.
Pull the handle on the upper side of the right
or left outboard second row seat upward/
forward.
2. Fold the backrest down and move the entire seat forward.
To return the seat to the upright position:
– Push the seat rearward to its end position.
The backrest should then easily return to the
correct position.

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NOTEIf a backrest in the second row of seats does
not lock back into the upright position after
being folded down (e.g. for getting in or out of
the third row of seats), it may need to be
pushed forward again and then pushed back
with more force.
WARNING
Make sure that the rear seat backrest and
head restraint are locked securely in place
after the seat is folded up.
The head restraints at the outer seats must
always be raised when there is a passenger in
one of these spots of the rear seat.
Related information

Folding the second row backrests (p. 193)
Adjusting the second row head restraints
(p. 195)
Moving the second row seats forward/rear-
ward* (p. 197)
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt
(p. 197)
Folding the third row backrests* (p. 199) Folding the third row backrests*

The third row has two individual seats. These
can be folded down separately.
CAUTION To fold down the third-row seat backrests, it
may be necessary to change the position/tilt
the seats in the second row.
1. Pull the handle on the upper side of the
backrest upward/forward. 2.

Make sure that backrest and head restraint
do not come in contact with the seat in front
while the backrest is being folded down. Fold
the backrest down.
> The seat cushion will move downward/ forward when the backrest is folded down
and create a flat surface. The head
restraint folds down automatically when
the backrest is lowered.
To return the seat to the upright position, fold the
backrest up manually until it locks into position.
Fold up the head restraint manually.
WARNING Make sure that the rear seat backrest and
head restraint are locked securely in place
after the seat is folded up.
The head restraints at the outer seats must
always be raised when there is a passenger in
one of these spots of the rear seat.
Related information

Folding the second row backrests (p. 193)
Adjusting the second row head restraints
(p. 195)
Moving the second row seats forward/rear-
ward* (p. 197)

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Adjusting the second row backrest tilt
(p. 197)
Getting into and out of the third row of
seats* (p. 198) Steering wheel controls and horn
The steering wheel has a horn and controls for
e.g. driver support systems and voice control. Steering wheel keypads and paddles*.
Driver support system controls
5
. Paddle* for manually shifting gears (auto-
matic transmission). Controls for voice commands, adjusting the
head-up display, accessing menus and mes-
sages, and handling phone calls.
Horn The horn is located in the center of the steering wheel.
Related information

Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 201) 5
Speed limiter, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control*, Distance Alert* and Pilot Assist.

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Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to various
positions. The steering wheel's reach and height can be adjusted.
WARNING
Adjust the steering wheel and ensure it locks
into position before driving. Never adjust the
steering wheel while driving.
Steering wheel force can be adjusted with
speed-dependent power steering. Steering wheel
force is adjusted according to the vehicle's speed
to give the driver an enhanced sense of control
and stability. 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. 200)
Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 185)

||CLIMATE CONTROL
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"
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. 204)
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. 204)
Clean Zone* (p. 207)
Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 208)

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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 display
Tap the center button on the climate bar to open
Climate view.
Depending on equipment level, Climate view may
be divided into several tabs. Toggle between the
tabs by swiping the screen to the left/right or by
tapping the desired heading.
Main climate
In addition to the functions in the climate bar,
other main climate system functions can be con-
trolled from the
Main climate tab. Max
, Electric, Rear - Controls for defrosting
windows and door mirrors. AC
- Air conditioning controls.
Recirc
- Air recirculation controls.
Air distribution controls.

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Related information
Climate (p. 204)
Activating and deactivating power front
seats* (p. 217)
Activating and deactivating the heated rear
seats* (p. 218)
Activating and deactivating front seat ventila-
tion* (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating the heated steer-
ing wheel* (p. 219)
Activating auto climate control (p. 220)
Activating and deactivating recirculation
(p. 221)
Activating and deactivating max defroster
(p. 222)
Activating and deactivating the heated wind-
shield* (p. 223)
Activating and deactivating the heated rear
window and door mirrors (p. 225)
Setting the blower speed for the front seats
(p. 226)
Setting the blower speed for the rear seats
(p. 226)
Synchronize temperature (p. 229)
Activating and deactivating air conditioning
(p. 230)
Activating and deactivating climate control
for the third-row seats* (p. 231) 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.
>
The level is changed and the set level is
displayed in the button.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 215)
Activating and deactivating the heated front
seat* (p. 218)

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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.
>

The level is changed and the set level is
displayed in the button.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 215) 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.