2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE wheel

CLIMATE CONTROL
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* Option/accessory. 219
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. 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.
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The level is changed and the set level is
displayed in the button.

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220
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 215)
Activating and deactivating automatic steer-
ing wheel heating* (p. 220) 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. 219) Activating auto climate control
If auto climate control is activated, several cli-
mate system functions are controlled automati-
cally. Auto climate button in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.

CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
232
Climate comfort retaining function (p. 237)
Parking climate symbols and messages
(p. 238) 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 parking heater heats the
passenger compartment 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.
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. 231)
Starting and stopping preconditioning
(p. 233)
Preconditioning timer (p. 234)

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* Option/accessory. 233
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 and stopping from the vehicle 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.
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
The vehicle doors and windows should be
closed during preconditioning of the passen-
ger compartment.
Starting from app*
A device with the Volvo On Call* app can be used
to start preconditioning or check settings. Pre-
conditioning heats or cools the passenger com-
partment (using the vehicle's air conditioning) to
a comfortable temperature.
The passenger compartment can also be precon-
ditioned using the Engine Remote Start (ERS) 3
function using the Volvo On Call* app. 3
Certain markets only.

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Heater
The heater helps the engine and passenger
compartment reach the correct temperature
before and while driving.
The heater has two sub-functions: Parking heater - heats the passenger com-
partment as needed when the parking cli-
mate's preconditioning is activated.
Auxiliary heater - heats the passenger com-
partment and engine while driving.
The heater is a high-voltage coolant heater and is
mounted in the front right-side wheel housing.
Battery and chargingThe heater is powered by the vehicle's hybrid bat-
tery. If the charge level in the hybrid battery is too
low, the heater will switch off automatically and a
message will be displayed in the instrument
panel.
NOTE Make sure that the battery has sufficient
charge if the heater must be used.
Related information

Climate (p. 204) Parking heater
The parking heater heats the passenger com-
partment as needed before driving if precondi-
tioning is activated.
The parking heater is one of two sub-functions of
the vehicle's heater. The heater is mounted in the
front right-side wheel housing.
The parking heater starts automatically if the
parking climate's preconditioning is activated and
the passenger compartment needs to be heated.
It switches off automatically when a set timer
time or the heater's maximum run time expires, or
if the car is restarted.
The heater's maximum running time is 40
minutes. Additional heater
The auxiliary heater helps heat the passenger
compartment and engine while driving.
The auxiliary heater is one of two sub-functions
of the vehicle's heater. The heater is mounted in
the front right-side wheel housing.
The auxiliary heater is started and controlled
automatically when extra heat is required while
the vehicle is being driven.
It switches off automatically when the ignition is
switched off.

||KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory.
248 1.
Press the button on the remote key.
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The lock and alarm indicator on the dash-
board will go out to indicate that the vehi-
cle is no longer fully armed.
The tailgate will be unlocked but remain
closed. However, the side doors will
remain locked and armed.
Press lightly on the rubberized pressure
plate under the tailgate handle to open
the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not opened within
2 minutes, it will be relocked and the
alarm armed.
2. With the optional power tailgate* -
Hold and press (about 1.5 seconds) the button on the remote key
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The tailgate will unlock and open. How-
ever, the side doors will remain locked and
armed.
Related information
Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 246)
Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 266) Remote key range
In order to function correctly, the remote key
must be within a certain distance from the vehi-
cle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions for e.g. locking and
unlocking, which are activated by pressing or
, have a range of approx. 20 meters (65 feet)
from the vehicle.
If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer
and try again.
Keyless use 8 The shaded areas around the vehicle illustrate the range
of the system's antennas.For keyless use, a remote key or the Key Tag
must be within the shaded areas shown in the
illustration, i.e. a semicircle with a radius of
approx. 1.5 meter (5 feet) along the sides of the
vehicle or approx. 1 meter (3 feet) from the tail-
gate.
NOTE The functions of the remote control key can
be disrupted by ambient radio waves, build-
ings, topographical conditions, etc. The vehi-
cle can always be locked/unlocked using the
key blade.
If the remote key is removed from the
vehicle
If the remote key is removed from the
vehicle while the engine is running, the
warning message
Vehicle key not
found Removed from vehicle will be
displayed in the instrument panel and an audible
signal will sound when the last door is closed. The message will disappear when the key is
returned to the vehicle and the O button on the
right-side steering wheel keypad is pressed or
when the last door is closed again.
8 Models equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry*) only.

DRIVER SUPPORT
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278 Driver support systems
The vehicle is equipped with a number of driver
support systems that can provide the driver with
active or passive assistance in various situations.
The systems can, for example, help the driver:
maintain a set speed
maintain a set time interval to the vehicle
ahead
help prevent a collision by warning the driver
and applying the brakes
park the vehicle.
Some of the systems are standard and others are
options. This also varies from market to market.
Related information
Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance
(p. 278)
Electronic Stability Control (p. 279)
Stability system Roll Stability Control
(p. 279)
Speed limiter (p. 283)
Automatic Speed Limiter (p. 287)
Cruise control (p. 291)
Distance Alert* (p. 296)
Adaptive Cruise Control* (p. 300)
Pilot Assist (p. 316)
Radar sensor (p. 332)
Camera (p. 337)
City Safety™ (p. 341)
Rear Collision Warning (p. 354)
BLIS* (p. 355)
Cross Traffic Alert* (p. 360)
Road Sign Information* (p. 364)
Driver Alert Control (p. 370)
Lane Keeping Aid (p. 372)
Steering assistance at risk of collision
(p. 380)
Park Assist* (p. 390)
Park Assist Camera* (p. 396)
Park Assist Pilot* (p. 406) Speed-dependent steering wheel
resistance
Speed-dependent power steering increases the
steering wheel resistance in pace with the vehi-
cle's speed to give the driver an enhanced feel-
ing of control and stability.
Steering may feel stiffer on highways. When
parking and at low speeds, it will be easier to
move the steering wheel.
NOTE In some situations, the power steering may
become too hot and require temporary cool-
ing – during such time the power steering will
work at reduced output and the steering
wheel may feel more difficult to move.
In parallel with the temporarily reduced steer-
ing assistance, the driver display shows a
message as well as a STEERING WHEEL
symbol.
WARNING
While the power steering is working at
reduced power, the driver support functions
and systems with steering assistance are not
available.
In such a situation, the driver display shows
the
Power steering failure message, com-
bined with a STEERING WHEEL symbol.

DRIVER SUPPORT
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* Option/accessory. 279
Changing the level of steering wheel
resistance*
To change the level of steering wheel resistance,
see the description of the INDIVIDUAL option
under "Available drive modes" in the "Drive
modes" section.
On models not equipped with drive mode con-
trols and the INDIVIDUAL option, steering wheel
resistance can instead be set in the center dis-
play's Top view under:
Settings My Car Drive Modes
Steering Force
Steering wheel resistance settings cannot be
accessed when turning at speeds above
10 km/h (6 mph).
Related information

Drive modes (p. 454)
Pilot Assist (p. 316)
Lane Keeping Aid (p. 372)
Steering assistance at risk of collision
(p. 380)
Park Assist Pilot* (p. 406) Stability system Roll Stability
Control
The Roll Stability Control (RSC 1
) system helps
minimize the risk of a rollover in the event of e.g.
a sudden evasive maneuver or if the vehicle
begins to skid.
The RSC system monitors the lateral angle at
which the vehicle is leaning and registers any
changes. Using this information, the system cal-
culates the likelihood of a rollover. If there is an
imminent risk of a rollover, Electronic Stability
Control is activated, engine torque is reduced and
brakes are applied to one or more of the wheels
until the vehicle has regained stability.
WARNING The vehicle