2020 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE center console

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Climate system controls
The climate system functions are controlled from physical buttons on the center console,the center display, and the climate panel onthe rear side of the tunnel console.
Physical buttons in the center console
Button for max defroster.
Button for heated rear window and door mirrors.
Climate bar in the center displayThe most common climate system functionscan be controlled from the climate bar.
Temperature controls for driver and pas- senger side.
Controls for heated * and ventilated * driver
and front passenger seat, as well as heated steering wheel *.
Button for opening Climate view. The graphic in the button shows activated cli-mate system settings.
Climate view in the center displayTap the symbol in the center of theclimate bar to open Climate view. Depending on equipment level, Cli- mate view may be divided into sev-
eral tabs. Toggle between the tabs by swipingthe screen to the left/right or by tapping thedesired heading.
Main climate
In addition to the functions in the climate bar, other main climate system functions can be controlled from the
Main climate tab.
Max, Rear – Controls for defrosting win-
dows and door mirrors.
AC - Air conditioning controls.
Recirc - Air recirculation controls.
Air distribution controls.

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Activating and deactivating the heated rear seats *
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in cold weather.
Activating and deactivating the heated rear seats from the front seats
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center dis- play.
2. Select the
Rear climate tab.
3. 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.
Activating and deactivating the heated rear seats from the rear seat
Seat heating controls and indicator lights on the rear side of the tunnel console.
–Press repeatedly on the left or right seat heating buttons in the climate panel onthe tunnel console to select one of four levels:
Off, High, Medium or Low.
> The level will be changed and the cli- mate panel screen will show the new level.
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Climate system controls (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating front seat ventilation
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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 theseat upholstery. The cooler the passengercompartment is, the greater the cooling effectof the ventilation. The system can be activatedwhen the engine is running.
1. Tap the left- or right-side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's cli- mate bar to open the controls for steeringwheel and seat heating. If the vehicle is not equipped with heated seats or heated steering wheel (for thedriver's side), the button for seat ventila-tion is directly accessible in the climatebar.

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Climate system controls (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating the recircula- tion timer setting (p. 225)
Activating and deactivating the recirculation timer setting
The climate system's recirculation function helps shut out smog, smoke, exhaust fumes,etc. by reusing the air in the passenger com-partment.
When the recirculation timer is activated, air recirculation will switch off automatically after20 minutes. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Tap
Recirculation Timer to activate/
deactivate the recirculation timer.
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Activating and deactivating recirculation (p. 224)
Activating and deactivating max defroster
Max defroster is used to quickly remove con- densation and ice from windows.
Max defroster deactivates automatic climate control and air recirculation, activates the air conditioning, and changes blower speed to
5and temperature to HI.
NOTE
The volume increases when the blower speed is changed to 5.
When max defroster is deactivated, the cli- mate system reverts to the previous settings.
Activating and deactivating max defroster from the center console
A button in the center console offers quickaccess to the max defroster.

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Button in center console.
–Tap the button.
> The max defroster is activated/deacti-vated and the button lights up/goes out.
Activating and deactivating max defroster from the center display
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center dis- play.
2.Tap Max.
> The max defroster is activated/deacti- vated and the button lights up/goes out.
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Climate system controls (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and doormirrors The heated rear window and door mirrors are used to quickly remove condensation and icefrom the glass.
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors fromthe center console
A button in the center console offers quick access to the heated rear window and doormirrors functions.
Button in center console.
–Tap the button.
> Heated windows and door mirrors are
activated and the button lights up/goes out.

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Setting blower speed for the rear seats from the rear seats
1. Tap the unlock button on the tunnel con-sole's climate panel to access the con- trols.
Blower controls on the rear climate panel of the tun- nel console.
2.Tap the desired blower speed, 1-5.
> The blower speed will be changed and the buttons for the set speed will light up.
NOTE
The blower speed for the rear seat cannot be set if the blower speed for the front seat is
Off.
The rear seat blower speed can only be turned off from the climate view in the cen-ter display.
NOTE
The climate system automatically adapts airflow as needed within the set blowerspeed, which means that airflow speedmay vary slightly within the same blowerspeed.
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Climate system controls (p. 219)
Setting the temperature for the front seats The temperature can be set to the desired number of degrees for the front seat climatezones.
Temperature buttons in the climate bar.
1. Tap the left- or right-side temperature but-
tons in the center display's climate bar to open the control.

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Temperature control.
4. Set the temperature by:dragging the control to the desired temperature.
tapping
+
− to raise/lower the tempera-
ture.
> The temperature will be set and the button will display the new tempera- ture.
Setting the temperature for the rear seats from the rear seats
1. Tap the unlock button on the tunnel con- sole's climate panel to access the con- trols.
Temperature controls on the rear climate panel of the tunnel console.
2.Tap the left or right side's <> buttons to
lower/raise the temperature.
> The temperature will be changed and the climate panel screen will show the new temperature.
NOTE
Heating/cooling cannot be accelerated by choosing a higher/lower temperature thanthe desired temperature.
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Climate system controls (p. 219)
Synchronize temperature
The temperature in the different climate zones of the vehicle can be synchronizedwith the temperature set for the driver's side.
Synchronization button on the driver's side tempera- ture control.
1. Tap the driver's side temperature button in the center display's climate bar to open the control.
2. Tap
Synchronize temperature .
> The temperature for all of the vehicle's climate zones will be synchronized with the one set for the driver's side and thesynchronization symbol will be dis-played next to the temperature button.
Synchronization is stopped with another press on
Synchronize temperature or by changing
the temperature setting for a climate zone other than the driver's.

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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Keyless tailgate unlock *
With keyless locking/unlocking, touching the pressure-sensitive indentation on the tailgatehandle will unlock the tailgate.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range behind the vehicle for unlock-ing to be possible.
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic locking mechanism. To open:
1. Lightly press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate handle.
> The lock will disengage. 2. Lift the outer handle to open the tailgate.
CAUTION

Only light pressure on the rubberized pressure plate is necessary to releasethe tailgate's locking mechanism.
Use the handle to lift the tailgate and donot apply force to the rubberized pres-sure plate. Too much force can damagethe pressure plate's electrical connec-tions.
Hands-free unlocking of the tailgate is also possible using a foot movement under the rearbumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehi-cle through the cargo compartment.
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Keyless locking and unlocking
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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 261)
Remote key range (p. 250)
Foot movement tailgate operation
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(p. 272)
Antenna locations for the start and lock system
The antennas for the keyless start system and keyless locking system * are integrated in the
vehicle.
Location of the antennas:
Under the cup holder in the front section of the tunnel console
In the upper front section of the left-side rear door 10
In the upper front section of the right-side rear door10
In the center of the rear seat backrest 10
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Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking *.

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Arming and disarming the alarm
The alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked.
Arming the alarmLock and arm the vehicle by
pressing the lock button on the remote key
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touch the marked surface on the outside of the door handle or the rubberized pres- sure plate on the tailgate 16
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If the vehicle is equipped with both keyless locking/unlocking * and power tailgate *, the
button
on the lower edge of the tailgate
can also be used to lock and arm the vehicle.
A red LED light on the dashboard will flash every other second when the vehicle is locked and thealarm is armed.
Disarming the alarmUnlock and disarm the vehicle alarm by
pressing the unlock button on the remote key
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grip a door handle or lightly press the tail- gate's rubberized button 16
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Disarming the alarm without a functioning
remote key
The vehicle can be unlocked and disarmed even if the remote key is not functioning, e.g. ifthe battery is discharged.
1. Open the driver's door using the detacha- ble key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.
Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.
2. Place the remote key on the key symbol inthe backup reader in the tunnel console's cup holder. 3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release.
> The alarm will be disarmed.
Turning off a triggered alarm–Press the unlock button on the remote key or put the ignition into mode I by turning
the start knob clockwise and then releas-ing it.
Automatically arming and disarming the alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection. If the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key (and the alarm is disarmed) but none of thedoors or tailgate are opened within twominutes, the alarm will be automaticallyrearmed. The vehicle will also re-lock. On some markets, the alarm will be automati- cally armed following a slight delay after thedriver's door has been opened and closedwithout being locked. To change this setting:1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLocking.
3. Select
Passive Arming Deactivation to
temporarily deactivate the function.
16 Vehicles with keyless locking and unlocking *.