2021 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY instrument panel

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Messages in the center display
The center display shows messages in certain circumstances to inform or assist the driver.
Example of message in the center display's Top view.
Messages with lower priority for the driver are shown in the center display. Most of the messages are shown in the center display's status bar. The message will disap- pear from the status bar after a short period of time or after the required action has beentaken. Messages that need to be saved are stored in Top view in the center display. The message may be shown along with graphics, symbols or a button to e.g. activate/deactivate a function connected to the mes-sage.
Pop-up messages
Messages are sometimes shown as pop-up windows. Pop-up messages have a higher pri- ority than messages shown in the status barand require acknowledgment/action beforethey disappear.
Related information

Handling messages in the center display(p. 144)
Handling messages saved from the centerdisplay (p. 145)
Messages in the instrument panel (p. 110)
Handling messages in the center display
Messages in the center display are handled in the center display's views.
Example of message in the center display's Top view.
Some messages in the center display have a button (or several buttons in a pop-up mes-sage) to e.g. activate/deactivate a functionrelated to the message.

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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 aftera short period.
> The message will disappear from thestatus bar.
For messages without buttons:
–Close the message by tapping it or let the message automatically time-out after ashort period.
> The message will disappear from the status bar.
Messages that need to be saved are stored in Top view in the center display.
Related information
Messages in the center display (p. 144)
Handling messages saved from the centerdisplay (p. 145)
Messages in the instrument panel (p. 110)
Handling messages saved from the center display Messages saved from the instrument panel and center displays are handled in the centerdisplay.
Examples of 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 inthe center display's Top view.
Reading saved messages
1. Open Top view in the center display.
> A list of saved messages will be dis-played. Messages with an arrow to the right can be expanded. 2. Tap a message to expand/minimize it.
> More information about the messagewill appear in the list and the image tothe left of the app will display informa-tion about the message in graphic form.
Handling saved messages
Some messages have a button to e.g. acti- vate/deactivate a function related to the mes-sage.
–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. 144)
Handling messages in the center display(p. 144)
Messages in the instrument panel (p. 110)

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Head-up display *
The head-up display is a complement to the instrument panel and projects informationfrom the instrument panel onto the wind-shield. The projected images can only beseen from the driver's seat.
The head-up display projects warnings and information related to speed, cruise controlfunctions, navigation, etc. onto the windshieldin the driver's field of vision. Traffic informationand incoming phone calls can also be shownon the head-up display.
NOTE
The driver's ability to see information in the head-up display may be impeded by
the use of polarizing sunglasses
a driving posture in which the driver isnot centered in the seat
objects on the display unit's glasscover
unfavorable lighting conditions.
CAUTION
The information is projected from a display unit located in the dashboard. To help pre-vent damage to the display unit's glasscover, do not place any objects on theglass and prevent objects from falling ontoit.
Examples of what might be shown on the display.
Speed
Cruise control
Navigation
Road signs
A number of symbols may be projected tem- porarily onto the head-up display including: If the warning symbol appears, readthe warning message in the instru-ment panel.
If the information symbol appears, read the warning message in theinstrument panel.

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Calibrating the horizontal positionIf the windshield or display unit has been replaced, the head-up display's horizontalposition may need to be calibrated. Calibrationmeans that the projected image is rotatedclockwise or counterclockwise. 1.
Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Select
My CarDisplaysHead-Up
Display Options
Head-Up Display
Calibration.
3. Calibrate the horizontal position of the image using the right-side steering wheel keypad.
Rotate counterclockwise
Rotate clockwise
Confirm
Related information
Head-up display
* (p. 146)
Activating and deactivating the head-up display
* (p. 147)
Driver profiles (p. 140)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors andhead-up display
* (p. 192)
Voice Control
Voice control 17
allows you to control func-
tions in the vehicle, e.g. the climate control system, radio or a Bluetooth-connectedphone, using spoken commands. In vehicles equipped with Sensus Navigation *, the navi-
gation system can also be controlled using voice commands.
What is voice control?Voice control is a driver support function that can simplify the use of various commands inyour vehicle. It works in general like a regularapplication in which you input information in aset order in order to perform a task, butinstead of typing on a keypad, you use voicecommands. It can therefore be a good idea tofamiliarize yourself with how, and in whatorder, a voice command should be spoken toget the desired result. You can control certain infotainment and cli- mate control functions through the voice con-trol system by using voice commands. Thesystem can respond verbally and by displayinginformation in the instrument panel.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for ensur- ing that the vehicle is operated in a safemanner and that all applicable traffic regu-lations are followed.

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Voice control microphone
System updatesThe voice control system is continuously improved. It is recommended to always havethe latest version installed. Download updates at volvocars.com/support.
NOTE
Not all system languages support voice control. If a language supports voice con- trol, it is marked with a
symbol in the
list of available system languages. Read more about where the information is foundin the section on voice control settings.
Related information
Use voice recognition (p. 150)
Voice control for cellular phones (p. 152)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 153)
Climate control system voice commands (p. 208)
Voice control settings (p. 154)
Use voice recognition
Starting voice control 18Voice commands are given through a "dialog" with thevoice control system. Pressthe button for voice control
on the right-side steering
wheel keypad to activate the system and initiate a voice
command dialog. When you press the button,a beep will sound and the voice control sym-bol will appear in the instrument panel. This shows that the system has begun listen- ing and you can now begin speaking com-mands. As soon as you start speaking, thesystem will be trained to recognize and under-stand your voice. This takes several secondsand is done automatically, which means thatyou don't need to manually initiate any voicetraining.
17 Certain markets only.18Certain markets only.

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WARNING
The vehicle lighting system cannot in all sit- uations determine when the daylight is tooweak or not strong enough, e.g. whenthere is fog or rain. The driver is always responsible for driving the vehicle with lighting that is safe for thetraffic conditions and as specified by appli-cable traffic regulations.
Thumbwheel in instrument panel
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting interior bright- ness.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center display (p. 157)
Interior Lighting (p. 166)
Parking lights (p. 158)
Using turn signals (p. 162)
Using high beam (p. 160)
Low beams (p. 159)
Front fog lights/corner illumination
*
(p. 163)
Rear fog light (p. 164)
Active Bending Lights
* (p. 162)
Brake lights (p. 165)
Emergency brake lights (p. 165)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 165)
Adjusting light functions via the center display A number of light functions can be adjusted and activated via the center display. Theseinclude active high beams, home safe lightingand approach lighting.
1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLights and Lighting.
3. Select
Exterior Lights or Interior
Lighting and then select the function that
you would like to adjust.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Active high beam (p. 161)
Using home safe lighting (p. 166)
Welcome Light (p. 166)
Using turn signals (p. 162)
Changing settings in the center display's Top view (p. 136)
Function view in the center display(p. 126)

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Tunnel detection
The vehicle will detect if it enters a tunnel and shift from daytime running lights to lowbeams. Note that the left-hand steering wheel lever must be in
position for tunnel detection
to work.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 401)
Daytime running lights (p. 158)
Replacing the low beam headlight bulbs (p. 625)
Using high beam
High beam is operated via the left-hand steering wheel lever. High beam is the vehi-cle's strongest lighting and should be usedwhen driving in dark conditions, provided itdoes not blind other road users, to improvevisibility.
Steering wheel lever with lighting ring.
High beam flashMove the steering wheel lever slightly backward to the high beam flash mode.The high beams will illuminate until thelever is released.
High beamsThe high beams can be activated when the lighting ring is in mode 2 or
. Activate high beams by moving the
steering wheel lever forward.
Deactivate by moving the steering wheel lever backward.
When the high beams are activated, the
symbol will be illuminated in the instrument panel.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Active high beam (p. 161)
Replacing the high beam headlight bulbs(p. 626)
2
When the low beams are on.

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Active high beam
Active high beams is a function that uses camera sensors in the upper edge of thewindshield to detect the headlights ofapproaching vehicles or the taillights of thevehicle directly ahead. When either of theseis detected, the vehicle's headlights will auto-matically switch from high beams to lowbeams.
Active high beams is indicated by the symbol.
This function can be used in dark conditions when the vehicle's speed is approx. 20 km/h(approx. 12 mph) or higher. The function canalso detect street lighting. When the camerasensor no longer detects an approaching vehi-cle or a vehicle ahead, the headlights willreturn to high beams after a second or two.
Activating active high beamsActive high beams can be activated and deac-tivated by turning the lighting ring on the left- side steering wheel lever to position
.
The lighting ring will then return to
.
When active high beams are activated, a white
symbol will be displayed in the instru-
ment panel. When high beams are on, the symbol will be blue. If active high beams are deactivated when the high beams are on, the headlights will auto-matically switch to low beams.
Limitations for active high beamsThe camera sensor on which the function isbased has limitations.
If this symbol and the message
Active High Beam Temporarily
unavailable is displayed in the
instrument panel, switching
between high and low beams must be done manually. The
symbol will go out when
the message is displayed.
The same applies if this symbol along with the message
Windscreen sensor Sensor
blocked, see Owner's manual is
displayed.
Active high beams may be temporarily unavail- able in certain situations, e.g. heavy fog or rain. When active high beams become availa-ble again, or the windshield sensors are nolonger blocked, the message will disappear and the
symbol will be displayed.
WARNING
Automatic high beam is an aid in using the best possible light based on prevailing con-ditions. The driver is always responsible for man- ually switching between high and lowbeam when traffic situations or weatherconditions require this.
Related information

Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Using high beam (p. 160)
Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 390)