2021 VOLVO V90 CROSS COUNTRY steering wheel

LIGHTING
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The function is only active in weak daylight or dark conditions and only when the vehicle ismoving and the low beams are on.
Deactivating/activating the functionThe function is activated as the default factorysetting and can be activated and deactivatedin the center display's Function view:
Tap the
Active Bending
Lights button.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center display (p. 157)
Front fog lights/corner illumination
*
(p. 163)
Front fog lights/corner illumination *
The fog lights can be activated manually when driving in fog and are activated auto-matically when backing up to help augmentthe backup light. If the vehicle is equipped with corner illumi- nation *, the fog lights are activated automati-
cally in weak daylight or dark conditions to illuminate the area diagonally in front of thevehicle.
Front fog lights button.
The front fog lights can be turned on when the ignition is in mode II and the lighting ring is in
position
, or .
Tap the button to activate or deactivate the function. The
symbol in the instrument
panel comes on when the front fog lights are on. The front fog lights turn off automaticallywhen the ignition is switched off or when the lighting ring is in position
.
NOTE
Regulations concerning fog light use vary from country to country.
Cornering illumination
*The front fog lamps can include the cornering lights function, which temporarily illuminates the area diagonally in front of the car in thedirection the steering wheel is turned on asharp bend, or in the direction shown by thedirection indicators. The function is activated in weak daylight or dark conditions when the lighting ring is in
or mode and the vehicle speed is
less than about 30 km/h (about 20 mph). Both cornering illumination are also illumi- nated as a complement to the taillights whenreversing. The function is activated as the default factory setting and can be activated and deactivated using the center display.
Related information
Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 401)
Rear fog light (p. 164)

LIGHTING
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Using home safe lighting
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illu- minate the area around the vehicle. This iscalled home safe lighting.
To activate home safe lighting:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Push the left-side steering wheel lever toward the dashboard and release.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors. > A symbol in the instrument panel illumi-nates to indicate that the function is activated and exterior lighting switcheson: Parking lights, headlights, licenseplate lighting and outer door handle lighting *.
The length of time home safe lighting remains illuminated can be set in the center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the centerdisplay (p. 157)
Welcome Light (p. 166)
Welcome Light
Approach lighting is activated when the vehi- cle is unlocked and can be used to providelight as you walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key is used for unlocking. The parking lights, ceil-ing lights, footwell lights and trunk/cargocompartment lights are activated in daylightconditions. In weak daylight or dark condi-tions, the license plate lighting and outer door handle lighting * will also be activated, with the
light directed toward the ground. If no door is opened, the lights will remain illu- minated for approx. 2 minutes. If a door isopened while the function is activated, the interior lighting and outer door handle lighting *
will remain on for a longer period of time. This function can be activated and deactivated in the center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the centerdisplay (p. 157)
Using home safe lighting (p. 166)
Remote key (p. 246)
Interior Lighting
The passenger compartment is equipped with several different types of lighting, e.g.general lighting, adjustable ambient lightingand reading lights.
All lighting in the passenger compartment can be turned on and off manually within5 minutes after:
the engine has been switched off and theignition is in mode
0.
the vehicle is unlocked but has not beenstarted.
Front ceiling lighting
The controls in the ceiling console for the front read- ing lights and courtesy lighting.
Reading light left side
Passenger compartment lighting

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Ambient LightingThe ambient lighting comes on when the doors are opened and goes out when the vehi-cle is locked. Ambient lighting brightness canbe adjusted in the center display and also fine-tuned using the thumb wheel in the dash-board.
Mood lighting *The vehicle is equipped with LEDs that pro-vide faint lighting in various colors. This light-ing is on when the engine is running. Moodlighting can be adjusted in the center displayand also fine-tuned using the thumb wheel inthe dashboard.
Lighting in the door storage compartments
Lighting in the door storage compartments comes on when the doors are opened andgoes out when the vehicle is locked. Thebrightness can be adjusted using the thumbwheel in the dashboard.
Lighting in the tunnel console's front
cup holder
The lighting in front console cup holdersswitches on when the vehicle is unlocked andoff when the vehicle is locked. The brightnesscan be adjusted using the thumb wheel in thedashboard.
Related information
Adjusting interior lighting (p. 168)
Lighting control and panel (p. 156)
Ignition modes (p. 401)
Passenger compartment interior (p. 564)
Adjusting interior lighting
Illumination in the vehicle varies depending on ignition mode. The interior lighting can beadjusted with a thumb wheel in the dash-board and certain light functions can also beadjusted via the center display.
The thumb wheel on the dashboard to the left of thesteering wheel can be usedto adjust the brightness ofthe display lighting, instru-ment lighting, ambient light- ing and mood lighting *.
Adjust ambient decor lighting1.
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarLights and LightingInterior Lighting.
3. Choose from among the following set- tings:
Under
Ambient Light Intensity, selectOff, Low or High.
Under
Ambient Light Level, selectReduced or Full.
4
Only applies to Volvo Ocean Race.

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 263)
Locking and unlocking using the remote key (p. 249)
Wiper blades and washer fluid The wipers and the washer fluid are designed to improve visibility and the headlight pat-tern.
The washer nozzles are heated
* automatically
in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid from freezing. When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, a message to refill willappear in the instrument panel.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 184)
Using the windshield and headlight wash-ers (p. 186)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 188)
Activating and deactivating the rain sen-sor's memory function (p. 185)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 187)
Filling washer fluid (p. 646)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 645)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 644)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 643)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 183)
Using the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are designed to clean the windshield. The right-side steering wheellever is used to adjust windshield wiper set-tings.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
The thumb wheel is used to set rain sen- sor sensitivity and interval wiper speed.
Single sweepMove the lever down and release for asingle sweep.
Wipers offMove the lever to position 0 to turn off
the windshield wipers.

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Interval wipersMove the lever upward to put the wip- ers in interval wiping mode. Set the
number of sweeps per time unit with thethumb wheel when interval wipers areselected.
Continuous wipersMove the lever upward for the wipers to operate at normal speed.
Move the lever upward again for the wipers to operate at high speed.
CAUTION
Before activating the wipers, make sure that the wiper blades are not frozen inplace and that any snow or ice on thewindshield and rear window has beenscraped away.
CAUTION
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers clean the windshield. The windshield mustbe wet when the windshield wipers areworking.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 184)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 186)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 188)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 183)
Activating and deactivating the rain sen-sor's memory function (p. 185)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 187)
Filling washer fluid (p. 646)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 645)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 644)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 643)
Using the rain sensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically startsthe windshield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivitycan be adjusted using the thumb wheel onthe right-hand steering wheel lever.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
rain sensor symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen the rain sensor is activated, the enginemust be running or the ignition in mode I or II
while the windshield wiper lever is in position0 or in the single sweep position.

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Changing rear window wipers (p. 643)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 183)
Using the windshield and headlight washers The windshield and headlight washers are designed to clean the windshield and head-lights. Use the right-side steering wheel leverto start the windshield and headlight wash-ers.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel lever toward the steering wheel to start thewindshield and headlight washers.
> After the lever is released, the wipers
make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty.Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging thepump.
Headlight washer *To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed automatically according to a definedinterval when the headlights are on.
Reduced washingWhen there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid left in the reservoir and the Washer fluid
Level low, refill message is displayed in the
instrument panel together with the
sym-
bol, the washer fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to prioritize windshield clean-ing and visibility through it. The headlights areonly washed if high or low beam is on.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 184)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 188)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 183)
Activating and deactivating the rain sen-sor's memory function (p. 185)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 187)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 646)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi- tion (p. 645)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 644)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 643)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/ washer The rear window washer/wiper is designed to clean the rear window. Use the right-sidesteering wheel lever to start and control thewiper/washer.
Activating the rear window wiper/ washer
NOTE
The rear window wiper motor is equipped with overheating protection that switchesoff the motor if it becomes overheated. Therear window wiper can be operated againafter a cooling-down period.Select for interval rear window
wiper.
Select for continuous rear window
wiper.
–Move the right-side steering wheel lever forward to wash/wipe the rear window.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 184)
Using the windshield and headlight wash-ers (p. 186)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 188)
Activating and deactivating the rain sen-sor's memory function (p. 185)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 183)
Filling washer fluid (p. 646)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Manual front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number of different ways to help enhance your seat-ing comfort.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cushion * by moving the control up/down. 1
Change the length of the seat cushion
* by
pulling up the lever and moving the cush- ion forward/backward.
Move the seat forward/backing by lifting the handle and moving the seat to a suita-ble distance from the steering wheel andpedals. Check to make sure the seat issecurely locked into place after its settinghas been changed.
Adjust lumbar support * by pressing the
button up/down/forward/rearward. 2
Raise/lower the seat by moving the con- trol up/down.
Change the backrest tilt by turning the knob on the backrest.
WARNING

Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that thebrake pedal can be depressed fully. Inaddition, position the seat as far rear-ward as comfort and control allow.
Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.
Related information

Power
* front seats (p. 191)
Adjusting the power
* front seats (p. 191)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display
* (p. 192)
Using stored positions for seats, mirrorsand head-up display
* (p. 193)
Adjusting front seat massage settings
*
(p. 195)
Adjusting
* front seat cushion length
(p. 196)
Front seat massage
* settings (p. 194)
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings
*
(p. 197)
Adjusting front seat lumbar support
*
(p. 197)
Adjusting the passenger seat from thedriver's seat
* (p. 199)
1
Only applies to the driver's seat.
2 Applies for four-way lumbar support *. Two-way lumbar support * is adjusted forward/rearward.