2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE ignition

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the vehicle434
Switching off the vehicle436
Ignition modes437
Selecting ignition mode438
Brake functions438
Brakes439
Brake Assist System441
Braking on wet roads441
Braking on salted roads441
Maintenance of the brake system442
Parking brake442
Activating and deactivating the park-ing brake443
Settings for automatically activatingthe parking brake444
Parking on a hill444
Parking brake malfunction445
Auto-hold brakes446
Activating and deactivating Auto-hold at a standstill446
Hill Start Assist447
Braking assist after a collision447
Transmission448
Gear selector positions for automatictransmissions449

Using the steering wheel paddles* toshift451
Shiftlock452
The kickdown function452
All Wheel Drive (AWD)452
Drive systems453
Starting and stopping the combus-tion engine in Twin Engine vehicles454
Drive modes454
Changing drive mode459
Energy distribution in hybrid modeusing map data*460
Leveling control* and suspension461
Leveling control settings*464
Low Speed Control464
Activating and deactivating LowSpeed Control using the function button465
Hill Descent Control466
Activating and deactivating HillDescent Control using the functionbutton
467
Economical driving467
Using the electric motor only469
Factors affecting electric motor range469
"Hold" and "Charge" functions471
Preparing for a long trip472

Winter driving472
Driving through standing water473
Opening/closing the fuel filler door474
Refueling475
Fuel476
Octane rating477
Emission controls479
Overheating of engine and transmission479
Battery drain480
Jump starting using another battery481
Detachable towbar*482
Driving with a trailer483
Trailer Stability Assist*485
Checking trailer lights486
Towing using a towline487
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet488
Recovery489
HomeLink®*489
Programming HomeLink®*490
Using HomeLink®*491
Type approval for HomeLink®*492
Compass*493
Activating and deactivating the compass*493
Calibrating the compass*493

SAFETY
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Safety
The vehicle is equipped with a number of safetysystems that work together to help protect thevehicle's driver and passengers in the event ofan accident.
The vehicle is equipped with a number of sensorsthat may react in the event of an accident andactivate different safety systems, such as the air-bag system and seat belt tensioners. Dependingon the specific conditions of the accident, e.g.collisions at certain angles, overturning or swerv-ing, the systems react differently to help providethe best protection.
There are also mechanical safety systems suchas the Whiplash Protection System. The vehicleis also built so that a large part of the force of acollision is distributed to the vehicle's members,pillars, floor, roof and other parts of the body.
After an accident, the vehicle's safety mode maybe activated if any important function in the vehi-cle has been damaged.

Warning symbol in the instrument panel
The warning symbol in the instrumentpanel illuminates when the vehicle'selectrical system is in ignition mode II.The symbol will go out after approx. 6seconds if no faults are detected in the vehicle'ssafety systems.
WARNING
If the warning symbol remains illuminated orswitches on while driving and the messageSRS airbag Service urgent Drive toworkshop is displayed in the instrumentpanel, this indicates that something in thesafety system is not functioning properly.Volvo recommends contacting an authorizedVolvo workshop for repairs as soon as possi-ble.

WARNING
Never attempt to alter or repair any of thevehicle's safety systems yourself. Incorrectlyperformed repairs to any system could impairfunction and lead to serious injury. Volvo rec-ommends contacting an authorized Volvoworkshop.
If this dedicated warning symbol is notfunctioning, the general warning sym-bol will illuminate instead and the samemessage will be displayed in the instru-ment panel.

Related information
Safety during pregnancy (p. 43)
Occupant safety (p. 43)
Reporting safety defects (p. 44)
Recall information (p. 45)
Seat belts (p. 47)
Airbags (p. 52)
Whiplash Protection System (p. 46)
Safety mode (p. 61)
Child safety (p. 63)

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WARNING
If your vehicle has become water-damaged inany way (e.g., soaked floor mats/standingwater on the floor of the vehicle), do notattempt to start the engine. This may causeairbag deployment, which could result in seri-ous injury. Volvo recommends towing thevehicle directly to an authorized Volvo work-shop.
Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
1.Switch off the ignition for at least 10minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Follow the instructions for manually over-riding the shiftlock system.

Deployed airbags
WARNING
If any of the airbags have deployed:
Do not attempt to drive the vehicle. Haveit towed to an authorized workshop.
If necessary, seek medical attention.

Related information
Safety (p. 42)
Driver/passenger-side airbags (p. 53)
Side airbags (p. 60)
Inflatable curtain (p. 60)
Driver/passenger-side airbags
As a supplement to the seat belts, the vehicle isequipped with driver and passenger side frontairbags.
Driver/passenger side front airbags.
In a frontal collision, the airbags help protect thedriver's and passenger's head, face and chestand the driver's knees and legs.
A collision of a sufficiently violent force will trig-ger the sensors and one or more airbags willinflate. The airbag helps cushion the initial impactof the collision for the passenger. The airbagdeflates when compressed by the collision. Asmall amount of powder will also be releasedfrom the airbag. This may appear to be smokeand is normal. The entire process, from inflationto deflation of the airbag, occurs within tenths ofa second.
NOTE
The sensors react differently depending onthe circumstances of the accident andwhether or not the seat belt is used. Does notapply to all belt positions.
In some accident situations, only one (ornone) of the airbags will be deployed. Thesensors monitor the impact of the collisionand react accordingly to deploy one, severalor no airbags.

WARNING
The seat belt and the airbag work together. Ifthe seat belt is not used or is used incorrectly,the airbag may not provide the intended pro-tection in a collision.
To help prevent injury in the event the airbagis deployed, passengers should sit as uprightas possible, with their feet on the floor andtheir backs against the seat backrest.

WARNING
Volvo recommends contacting an authorizedVolvo workshop for repairs. Incorrectly per-formed repairs to the airbag system couldimpair function and lead to serious injury.

The front airbag system
The front airbag system includes gas generatorssurrounded by the airbags, and deceleration sen-

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seated occupant and determine if the passeng-er's side front airbag should be enabled (mayinflate) or disabled (will not inflate).
The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the pas-senger's side front airbag when:
the front passenger's seat is unoccupied, orhas small/medium objects in the front seat,
the system determines that an infant is pres-ent in a rear-facing infant seat that is instal-led according to the manufacturer's instruc-tions,
the system determines that a small child ispresent in a forward-facing child restraintthat is installed according to the manufactur-er's instructions,
the system determines that a small child ispresent in a booster seat,
a front passenger takes his/her weight off ofthe seat for a period of time,
a child or a small person occupies the frontpassenger's seat.
The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFFindicator lamp which will illuminate and stay on toremind you that the passenger's side front airbagis disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi-cator lamp is located in the overhead console,near the base of the rearview mirror.

NOTE
When the ignition is switched on, the OWSindicator light will illuminate for several sec-onds while the system performs a self-diag-nostic test.
However, if a fault is detected in the system:
The OWS indicator light will stay on
The SRS warning light will come on and stayon and a text message will be displayed.

WARNING
If a fault in the system is detected and indi-cated as described, be aware that the pas-senger's side front airbag will not deploy inthe event of a collision. In this case, the SRSsystem and Occupant Weight Sensor shouldbe inspected by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician as soon as possible.
WARNING
Never try to open, remove or repair anycomponents in the OWS system. Thiscould cause the system to malfunction.Maintenance or repairs should only becarried out by an a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician.
The front passenger's seat should not bemodified in any way. This could reducepressure on the seat cushion, whichmight interfere with the OWS system'sfunction.

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WARNING
Never attempt to perform repairs or reset
electrical components on your own after the
vehicle has been in safety mode. This could
result in injury or prevent the vehicle from
functioning properly. Volvo recommends hav-
ing the vehicle inspected and reset to normal
operating status by an authorized Volvo work-
shop after
Safety mode See Owner's
manual has been displayed.
WARNING When the vehicle is in safety mode, it should
not be towed behind another vehicle. It should
be towed from the site on a tow truck. Volvo
recommends towing the vehicle directly to an
authorized Volvo workshop.
Related information

Safety (p. 42)
Starting and moving the vehicle when it is in
safety mode (p. 62)
Recovery (p. 489) Starting and moving the vehicle
when it is in safety mode
If safety mode has been set, it may be possible
to reset the system in order to start and move
the vehicle a short distance, for example, if it is
blocking traffic.
Starting the vehicle when it is in safety
mode
1. Check the vehicle for damage, particularly for
fuel leakage. Make sure you do not detect
any gasoline fumes.
If the damage to the vehicle is minor and
there is no fuel leakage/fumes, you may
attempt to start the engine.
WARNING Never attempt to restart the vehicle if you
smell fuel fumes when the message
Safety
mode See Owner's manual is displayed in the instrument panel. Leave the vehicle imme-
diately.
2.

Switch off the ignition. 3. Then try to start the vehicle.
> The vehicle's electrical system will per-form a system check and then attempt to
reset to normal operating mode. The mes-
sage Vehicle start System check, wait
will be displayed on the instrument panel
during the check. This may take up to a
minute.
4. When Vehicle start System check, wait is
no longer displayed in the instrument panel,
try again to start the vehicle.
CAUTION If the message
Safety mode See Owner's
manual is still displayed, the vehicle should not be driven or towed behind another vehi-
cle. If the vehicle needs to be moved, it must
be towed on a tow truck. Even if no damage
is apparent, there may be hidden damage that
could make the vehicle impossible to control.
Moving the vehicle when it is in safety
mode
1. If the message Normal mode The vehicle
is now in normal mode is displayed after
attempting to start the engine, the vehicle
may be moved carefully from its present
position if, for example, it is blocking traffic.

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
84 Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays information rela-
ted to the vehicle and driving.
The instrument panel contains gauges, indicators
and monitoring and warning symbols. What is
shown in the instrument panel varies depending
on the equipment, settings and functions cur-
rently active.
The instrument panel is activated as soon as a
door is opened, i.e. in ignition mode 0. The panel
will power down after a short period of time if it is
not used. To reactivate it, do one of the following:
Depress the brake pedal.
Activate ignition mode I.
Open one of the doors.
WARNING If the instrument panel turns off, does not
activate when the ignition is switched on, or
part/all of the panel cannot be read, do not
drive the vehicle. Consult a workshop immedi-
ately. Volvo recommends an authorized Volvo
workshop.
WARNING
If the instrument panel is not functioning
properly, information about brakes, airbags or
other safety-related systems may not be dis-
played. The driver will then not be able to
check the status of the vehicle systems or
receive relevant warnings and information.
Location in the instrument panel:
Left side
In the centerRight side
Speedometer

Indicator and warning symbols Tachometer/Hybrid gaugeA
Trip odometer Ambient temperature sensorGear indicator
Odometer B
Clock Drive Mode
(Hybrid, Off Road, Pure, Power or AWD)
Cruise control/speed limiter information Message (also graphics in some cases) Fuel gauge
Road sign information* Door and seat belt status
Hybrid gauge
– Hybrid battery's charge levelDistance to empty tank

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
138Protecting a driver profile
It may not always be desirable to store settings
made in the vehicle to the active driver profile. In
these instances, the driver profile can be protec-
ted.
NOTE Protecting a driver profile is only possible
when the vehicle is stationary.
To protect a driver profile:
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.

Tap System Driver Profiles
.
3. Select Edit Profile.
>

A menu will open in which the driver pro-
file can be changed.
4. Tap Protect Profile to protect the profile.
5.

Confirm your selection to protect the profile
by tapping Back/Close.
>

When the profile is protected, settings
made in the vehicle will not be automati-
cally stored to the profile. The changes
must instead be saved manually by tap-
ping Save current settings to the profile. If the profile is not protected, the
settings will be automatically stored to the
profile.
Related information
Driver profiles (p. 136) Linking a remote key to a driver
profile
A remote key can be linked to a driver profile.
This driver profile and all of its settings will then
automatically be selected every time the vehicle
is used with that particular remote key.
The first time the remote key is used, it is not
linked to any specific driver profile. The
Guest
profile is automatically activated when the ignition
is switched on.
A driver profile can also be selected manually
without linking it to any key. When the vehicle is
unlocked, the last active driver profile will be acti-
vated. If the key has ever been linked to a driver
profile, it is not necessary to manually select a
driver profile when using that particular key.
Linking a remote key to a specific driver
profile
NOTE A remote key can only be connected to a
driver profile when the vehicle is stationary.
First select the profile you would like to link to
the key (if that profile is not already active). The
active profile can then be linked to the key.
1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.

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Handling new messages
For messages with buttons:
–Tap the button to perform the action or let
the message automatically time-out after a
short period.
>

The message will disappear from the sta-
tus bar.
For messages without buttons:
– Close the message by tapping it or let the
message automatically time-out after a short
period.
>

The message will disappear from the sta-
tus bar.
Messages that need to be saved are stored in
Top view in the center display.
Related information
Messages in the center display (p. 140)
Handling messages saved from the center
display (p. 141)
Messages in the instrument panel (p. 105) Handling messages saved from the
center display
Messages saved from the instrument panel and
center displays are handled in the center display. Saved messages and possible selections in Top view.
Messages that have been shown in the center
display and that need to be saved are stored in
the center display's Top view.
Reading saved messages
1. Open Top view in the center display. > A list of saved messages will be displayed.Messages with an arrow to the right can
be expanded.
2. Tap a message to expand/minimize it. > More information about the message willappear in the list and the image to the left
of the app will display information about
the message in graphic form.
Handling saved messages
Some messages have a button to e.g. activate/
deactivate a function related to the message.
– Tap the button to perform the action.
Saved messages in Top view are automatically
deleted when the ignition is switched off.
Related information
Messages in the center display (p. 140)
Handling messages in the center display
(p. 140)
Messages in the instrument panel (p. 105)