2020 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE steering wheel

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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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. Neveradjust the steering wheel while driving.
Steering wheel force can be adjusted with speed-dependent power steering. Steeringwheel force is adjusted according to the vehi-cle's speed to give the driver an enhancedsense of control and stability.
Steering wheel adjuster lever.
1. Move the lever forward to release the steering 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 lightlywhile pulling the lever.
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Steering wheel controls and horn (p. 205)
Adjusting the power
* front seats (p. 189)

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CLIMATE CONTROL
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Turn on auto" - activates automatic cli-
mate control.
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Air condition on"/"Air condition off" -
activates/deactivates air conditioning.
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Recirculation on"/"Recirculation off" -
activates/deactivates air recirculation.
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Turn on defroster "/"Turn off
defroster" - activates/deactivates win-
dow and door mirror defrosting.
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Turn on max defroster"/"Turn off max
defroster" - activates/deactivates max
defroster.
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Turn on rear defroster"/"Turn off rear
defroster" - Activates/deactivates heated
rear window and door mirrors.
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Turn steering wheel heat on"/"Turn
steering wheel heat off" - activates/
deactivates heated steering wheel *.
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Raise steering wheel heat"/"Lower
steering wheel heat" - raises/lowers the
level of steering wheel heating *.
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Turn on seat heat"/"Turn off seat heat"
- activates/deactivates seat heating *.
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Raise seat heat"/"Lower seat heat" -
raises/lowers the level of seat heating *.
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Turn on seat ventilation"/"Turn off
seat ventilation" - activates/deactivates
seat ventilation *.
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Raise seat ventilation"/"Lower seat
ventilation" - raises/lowers the level of
seat ventilation *.
Related information
Climate (p. 208)
Voice Control (p. 148)
Use voice recognition (p. 149)
Voice control settings (p. 153)
Air quality The materials used in the passenger compart- ment and air filtering system have beenselected to ensure a high level of air quality inthe passenger 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 reduce dust in the passenger compartmentand make it easier to keep clean. The mats in both the passenger compartment and cargo compartment can be easilyremoved for cleaning. Use Volvo-recommended cleaning agents and car care products to clean the interior.
Air filtering systemsIn addition to the passenger compartment airfilter, the vehicle is also equipped with otherair cleaning systems that help you maintainhigh air quality in the passenger compartment.
Related information
Climate (p. 208)
Clean Zone
* (p. 211)
Clean Zone Interior Package
* (p. 212)

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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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Related information
Climate (p. 208)
Activating and deactivating power front seats
* (p. 221)
Activating and deactivating the heatedrear seats
* (p. 222)
Activating and deactivating front seat ven-tilation
* (p. 222)
Activating and deactivating the heatedsteering wheel
* (p. 223)
Activating auto climate control (p. 224)
Activating and deactivating recirculation (p. 224)
Activating and deactivating max defroster(p. 225)
Activating and deactivating the heatedrear window and door mirrors (p. 226)
Setting the blower speed for the frontseats (p. 227)
Setting the blower speed for the rearseats (p. 228)
Synchronize temperature (p. 231)
Activating and deactivating air condition-ing (p. 232)
Activating and deactivating climate con- trol for the third-row seats
* (p. 233)
Activating and deactivating power front seats *
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in cold weather.
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 ventila- ted seats or heated steering wheel (for thedriver's side), the button for seat heating isdirectly 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. 219)
Activating and deactivating the heated front seat
* (p. 221)
Activating and deactivating the heated front seat *
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in cold weather.
Seat heating can be set to automatically acti- vate when the engine is started. When set toautomatically activate, heating will be turnedon at low ambient temperatures. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Auto Driver Seat Heating Leveland Auto Passenger Seat Heating Levelto activate/deactivate automatic start of heated driver's and passenger seat.
> An "A" will be displayed next to the rel-
evant seat heating button in the climate bar when auto start has been activated.
4. Select
Low, Medium or High to select
level after the function has been activated.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating power front seats
* (p. 221)

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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.
Related information
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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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
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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
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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)

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Activating and deactivating climate control for the third-row seats *
The third row of seats has separate air condi- tioning that cools and dehumidifies incomingair as needed.
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
3rd row climate.
> The air conditioning is activated/deacti- vated and the button lights up/goes out.
NOTE
The air conditioning for the third row of seats is automatically activated if any ofthe third row seat belts are buckled. It is not possible to manually activate air conditioning for the third row of seats if themain air conditioning system is deactivatedor the climate system for the second rowof seats is deactivated.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 219)
Parking climate
Parking climate is an umbrella term for vari- ous functions that improve the passengercompartment climate when the vehicle isparked, e.g. preconditioning.
Parking climate functions are con- trolled from the Parking climate tab
in the center display's Climate view. Tap the symbol in the center of the
climate bar to open Climate view.
Related information
Climate (p. 208)
Preconditioning (p. 233)
Climate comfort retaining function (p. 238)
Parking climate symbols and messages(p. 239)
Preconditioning
Preconditioning is a climate function that, if possible, attempts to achieve a comfortabletemperature in the passenger compartmentbefore driving.
Preconditioning can be started immediately or started at a preset time using a timer. The function utilizes several of the vehicle's systems:
In cold weather, the parking heater heatsthe passenger compartment to a comfort-able temperature.
In warm weather, air conditioning coolsthe passenger compartment to a comfort-able temperature.
The electrically heated steering wheel
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and seats * can be activated.
Heating for the windshield, rear windowand door mirrors are automatically acti-vated as needed.
During preconditioning in a hot climate, con-densation from the air conditions may dripunder the vehicle. This is normal.

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NOTE
Preconditioning is only available when the car is connected to an electrical outlet. Acharging post that is not always active, forexample because of a timer, can cause lossof function for preconditioning. If the vehicle is not connected to an electri- cal socket it is still possible in a warm cli-mate to achieve brief cooling of the pas-senger compartment by direct starting pre-conditioning.
NOTE
During preconditioning of the passenger compartment, the vehicle works to reach acomfortable temperature and not the tem-perature set in the climate system.
Related information
Parking climate (p. 233)
Starting and stopping preconditioning (p. 234)
Preconditioning timer (p. 235)
Starting and stopping preconditioning
Preconditioning heats or cools the passenger compartment, if possible, before driving. Thefunction can be started in the center displayor from a cellular phone.
Starting and stopping from the vehicle
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center dis- play.
2. Select the
Parking climate tab.
3. Tap the boxes to select if seat/steering wheel heating should be activated along with preconditioning for each function.
4. Tap
Preconditioning.
> Preconditioning starts/stops and the button lights up/goes out.
NOTE
Preconditioning is only available when the car is connected to an electrical outlet. Acharging post that is not always active, forexample because of a timer, can cause lossof function for preconditioning. If the vehicle is not connected to an electri- cal socket it is still possible in a warm cli-mate to achieve brief cooling of the pas-senger compartment by direct starting pre-conditioning.
NOTE
The vehicle doors and windows should be closed during preconditioning of the pas-senger compartment.
Starting from app *A device with the Volvo On Call * app can be
used to start preconditioning or check set- tings. Preconditioning heats or cools the pas-senger compartment (using the vehicle's airconditioning) to a comfortable temperature. The passenger compartment can also be pre- conditioned using the Engine Remote Start (ERS) 2
function using the Volvo On Call * app.
2
Certain markets only.