2020 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE four wheel drive

CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
222
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.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 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 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.

CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.223
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. 219)
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
*
The steering wheel can be heated for added comfort in cold weather.
1. Tap the driver's side steering wheel and seat button in the climate bar in the center display to open the controls for steeringwheel and seat heating. If the vehicle is not equipped with heated or ventilated seats, the button for steeringwheel heating is directly accessible in theclimate bar.
2. Tap the steering wheel heating buttonrepeatedly 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. 219)
Activating and deactivating automatic steering wheel heating
* (p. 223)
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 automat- ically activate when the engine is started.When set to automatically activate, heatingwill be turned on at low ambient tempera-tures. 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.
> An "A" will be displayed next to the heated steering wheel button in the cli- mate bar when auto start has beenactivated.
4. Select
Low, Medium or High to select
level after the function has been activated.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
* (p. 223)

||
DRIVER SUPPORT
336City Safety will not intervene to automatically apply the brakes if it is possible for the driverto avoid a collision by steering the vehicle. However, if City Safety determines that an evasive maneuver would not be possible dueto traffic in the adjacent lane(s), the functioncan assist the driver by automatically startingto apply the brakes at an earlier stage.
Related information

City Safety
™ (p. 327)
City Safety limitations (p. 337)
City Safety braking for oncoming vehicles City Safety can help you apply the brakes for an oncoming vehicle in your lane.
If an oncoming vehicle veers into your lane and a collision is unavoidable, City Safety canhelp reduce your vehicle's speed to attempt tomitigate the force of the collision.
Own vehicle
Oncoming vehicles
The following criteria must be met for the function to work:
your vehicle's speed must be above4 km/h (3 mph)
the road must be straight
your lane must have clear side lane mark-ings
your vehicle must be positioned straight inyour lane
the oncoming vehicle must be positionedwithin your vehicle's lane markings
the oncoming vehicle's headlights mustbe on
the function can only handle “front-to-front” collisions
the function can only detect vehicles withfour wheels.
WARNING
Warnings and brake interventions due to an imminent collision with an oncomingvehicle always come very late.
Related information

City Safety
™ (p. 327)
City Safety limitations (p. 337)
60
This function is not available on all markets.

STARTING AND DRIVING
431
Related information
Automatic transmission (p. 427)
Gear selector positions for automatic transmissions (p. 428)
The kickdown function Kickdown can be used when maximum acceleration is needed, e.g. when passing.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed all the way to the floor (past the normal full accel-erator position), the transmission will auto-matically engage kickdown, i.e. immediatelyshift down to a lower gear. If the accelerator pedal is released from the kickdown position, the transmission will auto-matically shift up again.
Safety function
The transmission control module is equipped with a downshift protection feature to helpprevent the engine from overheating. In some conditions, the transmission will pre- vent downshifting/kickdown if this would leadto such high engine speed (rpm) that theengine could be damaged. If the driver stillattempts downshifting or kickdown at a highrpm, nothing will happen and the original gearwill remain selected. With kickdown, the vehicle can downshift one or more steps at a time depending on theengine speed. The vehicle upshifts when theengine reaches its maximum rpm to preventengine damage.
Related information
Automatic transmission (p. 427)
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
All-wheel drive (AWD 5
), also called four-
wheel drive, means that power is distributed to all four wheels, which improves traction.
The electric motor that powers the rear wheels enables electronic all-wheel drive functionality.All-wheel drive reacts differently depending onwhich drive mode is selected.
Related information
Drive modes (p. 433)
Low Speed Control (p. 443)
Transmission (p. 426)
5
All Wheel Drive

STARTING AND DRIVING
}}
469
Towing using a towline
This section refers to one vehicle being towed behind another using a towline.
Never attempt to tow a Twin Engine vehicle behind another vehicle as this could damagethe electric motor. The vehicle must instead belifted onto a tow truck and transported with allfour wheels on the bed or lifting platform ofthe truck (no wheels may touch the road).
Towing another vehicleTowing another vehicle requires a lot of power - use the Constant AWD drive mode. This
helps charge the hybrid battery and improve the vehicle's driving and roadholding characte-ristics. Before towing another vehicle, check applica- ble speed limit regulations.
Jump startingNever attempt to tow the vehicle to start theengine, as this could damage the electricmotor. Use an auxiliary battery if the start bat-tery's charge level is so low that the enginecannot be started.
CAUTION
Attempts to tow-start the vehicle could cause damage to the electrical drive motorand three-way catalytic converter.
Related information
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet (p. 469)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 164)
Recovery (p. 470)
Jump starting using another battery(p. 459)
Selecting ignition mode (p. 416)
Transmission (p. 426)
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
Use the towing eyelet to tow another vehicle. Screw the towing eyelet securely into placein the threaded outlet behind the cover on theright-hand side of the rear bumper.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with a towbar, there is no rear attachment for the towingeye.
Attaching the towing eyelet
Take out the towing eyelet, which is stored in a foam block under the floor inthe cargo compartment.

WHEELS AND TIRES
546
TiresThe function of the tires is to carry loads, pro- vide traction on road surfaces, reduce vibra-tions and protect the wheels from wear.
The tires significantly influence the vehicle's driving characteristics. The type, dimensions,tire pressure and speed rating have a consid-erable impact on how the vehicle performs. Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the vehicle's tire information placard on theB-pillar (the structural member at the side ofthe vehicle, at the rear of the driver's dooropening).
WARNING
A damaged tire could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Some Volvo models are equipped with an Ultra High Performance tire and wheelcombination designed to provide maxi-mum dry pavement performance with con-sideration for hydroplaning resistance.They may be more susceptible to road haz-ard damage and, depending on drivingconditions, may achieve a tread life of lessthan 30,000 km (20,000 miles). Even ifthis vehicle is equipped with Volvo'sadvanced AWD or stability system, thesetires are not designed for winter driving,and should be replaced with winter tireswhen weather conditions dictate.
The tires have good road holding characteris- tics and offer good handling on dry and wetsurfaces. It should be noted however that thetires have been developed to give these fea-tures on snow/ice-free surfaces. Most models are equipped with "all-season" tires, which provide a somewhat higherdegree of roadholding on slippery road surfa-ces than tires without the "all-season" rating.However, for optimal roadholding on icy orsnow-covered roads, Volvo recommendssnow tires on all four wheels. When replacing tires, be sure that the newtires are the same size designation, type(radial) and preferably from the same manu-facturer, on all four wheels. Otherwise there isa risk of altering the vehicle's roadholding andhandling characteristics.
Recommended tiresOn delivery, the car is equipped with Volvo original tires that have the VOL
1
marking on
the side of the tires. These tires have been designed specifically for your vehicle. It istherefore important when replacing tires thatthe new tires have this same marking to helpmaintain the vehicle's driving characteristics,comfort and fuel consumption.
New tires
1 This may vary for certain tire dimensions.

WHEELS AND TIRES
551
NOTE
The tire's load index and speed rating may not appear on the sidewall because theyare not required by law.
7.M+S or M/S = Mud and Snow, AT = All
Terrain, AS = All Season
8. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) : This begins with the letters "DOT"
and indicates that the tire meets all federalstandards. The next two numbers are thefactory code where the tire was manufac-tured, the next two are the tire size codeand the last four numbers represent theweek and year the tire was made. Forexample, 0717 means that the tire wasmanufactured during week 7 of 2017. Thenumbers in between are marketing codesused at the manufacturer's discretion. Thisinformation helps a tire manufactureridentify a tire for safety recall purposes.
9. Tire Ply Composition and Material Used :
Indicates the number of plies indicates orthe number of layers of rubber-coated fab-ric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire man-ufacturers also must indicate the plymaterials in the tire and the sidewall,which include steel, nylon, polyester, andothers.
10. Maximum Load : Indicates the maximum
load in pounds and kilograms that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the vehicle'stire information placard located on the B-Pillar for the correct tire pressure for yourvehicle.
11. Treadwear, Traction, and Temperaturegrades .
12. Maximum permissible inflationpressure: the greatest amount of air pres-
sure that should ever be put in the tire.This limit is set by the tire manufacturer.
Speed SymbolA tire's Speed Symbol (SS) indicates the maxi-mum speed for which the tire has been certi-fied and should be at least equivalent to thevehicle's top speed. Winter tires, with or without studs, are excep- tions and may use a lower SS. When wintertires are installed, the vehicle may not bedriven faster than the tires' SS. The vehicle's speed should always be deter- mined by the posted speed limit and trafficand road conditions, not the tire's SS. The following table indicates the maximum permissible speed for each SS.
M 130 km/h (81 mph)
Q 160 km/h (100 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph)
V 240 km/h (149 mph)
W 270 km/h (168 mph)
Y 300 km/h (186 mph)
WARNING
The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo are specified to meet stringent stabilityand handling requirements. Unap-proved wheel/tire size combinationscan negatively affect your vehicle's sta-bility and handling.
Any damage caused by installation ofunapproved wheel/tire size combina-tions will not be covered by your newvehicle warranty. Volvo assumes noresponsibility for death, injury, orexpenses that may result from suchinstallations.
Related information
Tires (p. 546)

WHEELS AND TIRES
* Option/accessory.557
Saving a new inflation pressure in the monitoring system *
In order for the tire pressure monitoring sys- tem 9
to function correctly, tire pressure refer-
ence values must be saved correctly. To help ensure that the system can correctly alert thedriver of low inflation pressure, this must bedone each time the tires are changed or theinflation pressure is adjusted.
For example, when driving with a heavy load or at high speeds (over 160 km/h (100 mph)),tire pressure should be adjusted to the Volvo-recommended tire pressure values. The sys-tem should then be reset by saving the newinflation pressure. To store the new inflation pressure as a refer- ence value in the system:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Inflate the tire to the correct inflation pres- sure; see the tire pressure placard on the driver's side B pillar for recommendedpressures for factory-mounted tires.
3. Start the vehicle. 4. Open the
Car Status app in App view.
5. Tap
TPMS.
NOTE
The vehicle must be stationary for theStore Pressure button to be selectable.
6.Tap Store Pressure.
7. Tap
OK to confirm that the tire pressure in
all four tires has been checked and adjusted.
8. Drive the vehicle until the new inflation pressure has been saved. The new infla-tion pressure is stored when the vehicle isdriven at speeds over 35 km/h (22 mph).
> When enough data has been collectedfor the system to detect low inflation pressure, the animation showing theprogress of the storing procedure willdisappear from the center display. Thesystem will not provide any further con-firmation that the new inflation pres-sure has been stored.
If storing cannot be performed,
Storing
pressure unsuccessful. Try again. will be
displayed. If the vehicle's ignition is switched off before the new inflation pressure has been saved, theprocedure must be performed again. To helpensure that the new inflation pressure is saved correctly, allow the storing procedure to com-plete during a single operating cycle.
WARNING
The exhaust gases contain carbon monox- ide, which is invisible and odorless but verypoisonous. The procedure for saving a newinflation pressure must therefore always beperformed outdoors or in a workshop withexhaust gas extraction.
Related information

Recommended tire pressure (p. 555)
Adjusting tire pressure (p. 554)
Viewing tire pressure status in the center display
* (p. 558)
Action when warned of low tire pressure (p. 559)
Tire pressure monitoring system
* (p. 555)
9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)