VOLVO XC90 T8 2017 Owner´s Manual

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SettingsChanging measurement standard in the center display:
1. Pull down the center display's Top view andtap
Settings.
2. Tap
SystemUnits of Measurement.
3. Select measurement standard,
Metric,Imperial or US.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Climate system sensors (p. 187)
Clock The clock is displayed in the instrument panel and in the center display.
Location of the clock in the instrument panel in 12" (upper) and 8" (lower) instrument panels
Certain messages and other information in the instrument panel may temporarily obscure theclock. In the center display, the clock is located at the upper right of the status bar.
Settings for date and time
Select SettingsSystemDate and Timein the center display's Top view to change the format for displaying date or time. Set the date and time by tapping the up or down arrows on the center display.
Automatic time
The function Auto Time is also available, which
adjusts the time zone automatically, depending on the vehicle's location. If
Auto Time has not
been selected, set the date and time manually by tapping the up or down arrows on the center dis-play.
Daylight savings time
In certain countries, an automatic change to day- light savings time can be selected by activating
Auto. If the automatic change is not available,
change to daylight savings time by selecting Onor Off.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Center display overview (p. 33)
• Using the center display (p. 49)

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Head-up display (HUD) *
The head-up display provides information such as speed, cruise control functions, navigation,traffic sign information, incoming phone calls,etc. at the base of the windshield in the driver'sfield of vision.
Incoming phone call
The HUD supplements the instrument panel and projects information on the lower section of thewindshield. The projected information can only beseen from the driver's seat.
CAUTION
The HUD's projection unit is located in the dashboard. Avoid scratching or placingobjects on the unit's glass surface.
Example of information in the head-up display. The infor- mation shown is generic and may vary slightly from mar-ket to market or in terms of units of measure
Speed
Cruise control
Navigation
Road signs
Symbols such as the following ones may appear temporarily in the HUD. If the warning symbol appears, read thewarning text in the instrument panel.
If the information symbol appears, read the warning text in the instrumentpanel.
NOTE
If the City Safety is activated, the information in the HUD will be replaced by a City Safety-related graphic. This graphic will illuminateeven if the HUD is turned off.
A graphic for the City Safety flashes to attract the driv- er's attention

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NOTE
The driver's ability to see information in the HUD may be impeded by: •the use of polarizing sunglasses
• the use of an aftermarket or non-Volvo replacement windshield
• not sitting in the center of the driver'sseat
• objects on the HUD projector glass onthe dashboard
• certain ambient lighting conditions
• certain types of vision problems, whichmay also result in headaches or eyestrain.
• Activating/deactivating and settings forHUD are only possible when an image isprojected on the windshield. The enginemust be running.
Activating/deactivating HUDHUD can be activated in two ways in the center display:
Via Function view
Tap the Head-up display but-
ton.
Via settings
1. Tap Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarDisplays.
3. Select/deselect
Head-Up Display.
This selection can be stored as a personal set- ting in a driver profile.
Selecting display alternatives1. Tap Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarDisplaysHead-Up
Display Options.
Tap Go to the center display's Settings view and select
Driver Display & Head-up
Display.
3. Select :
Show Navigation, Show Road
Sign Information, Show Driver Supportor Show Phone.
This selection can be stored as a personal set- ting in a driver profile.
Adjusting HUD brightness and height position
1. Tap Head-up display adjustments in the
center display's Function view.
2. Use the right-side steering wheel keypad to adjust the HUD's brightness and height posi- tion on the windshield in the driver's field ofvision.
Reduce brightness
Increase brightness
Higher position

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Lower position
Confirm
Adapting brightness
The brightness of the graphics displayed in the HUD are also automatically adjusted according toambient lighting conditions. HUD brightness isalso affected by adjustments to the brightness ofthe other displays in the vehicle.
Power front seat * memory function
The position of the HUD can be stored in the power seat's memory function.
Replacing the windshieldVehicles with a head-up display have a specialtype of windshield meeting the requirements fordisplaying projected information. If the windshield has to be replaced, contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician orauthorized workshop. The correct type of replace-ment windshield must be used for a head-up dis-play.
Calibrating the horizontal positionIf the windshield has been replaced, it may benecessary to calibrate the HUD's horizontal posi-tion. This means that the projected image willhave to be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.To do so:
1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap
Settings. 2.
Select
My CarDisplaysHead-Up
Display Calibration.
3. Use the buttons on the right-side steering wheel keypad to calibrate the horizontal posi- tion.
Rotate counterclockwise
Rotate clockwise
Confirm
CleaningWipe the glass covering the HUD projection unit carefully with a clean and dry (or very slightlydamp if necessary) microfiber cloth. Never use strong stain removers. For difficult cleaning conditions, a special cleaning agent canbe purchased at a Volvo retailer.
Related information
• Center display overview (p. 33)
• Navigating in the center display's views(p. 43)

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Voice control
Voice commands make it possible for the driver to voice-control certain functions in the mediaplayer, a Bluetooth-connected cell phone, cli- mate system and the Volvo navigation system *.
Voice control offers convenience and enables the driver to keep his/her hands on the steeringwheel and concentrate on driving and the trafficsituation around the vehicle.
WARNING
As the driver, you have full responsibility for operating the vehicle safely and adhering toall applicable traffic regulations.
Input to the system is in dialog form and compri- ses commands from the driver and a verbalresponse from the system. The voice control system uses the same micro- phone as the Bluetooth hands-free system and system responses come via the infotainment sys-tem's speakers. In certain cases, text messages are also provided in the instrument panel. The functions are controlled using the right-side steering wheel keypad and settings are madefrom the center console.
System updates
The voice control system is being constantly improved and updates should be downloaded foroptimal functionality. See the support sitesupport.volvocars.com.
Related information
•
Using voice commands (p. 123)
• Voice control settings (p. 128)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 125)
• Voice control for cell phones (p. 124)
• System updates (p. 500)
• Navigation system voice commands (p. 127)
• Climate system voice commands (p. 126)
Using voice commands
The following is an introduction for using voice commands.
Press the button on the right- side steering wheel keypad toactivate the system and initiatea voice command dialog.
Keep the following points in mind when using voice commands:
• When giving a command, speak at your usual speed and in a normal tone of voice
after
the tone .
• Avoid speaking while the system is respond- ing. Commands cannot be processed duringa response.
• Avoid background noises in the cabin whenusing the system by closing the vehicle's doors, windows and panoramic roof
* when
giving voice commands.
Voice command dialogs can be cancelled by:
• Saying "
Cancel".
• By pressing and holding the
button on
the right-side steering wheel keypad.
To speed up a command dialog or to skip system responses, press the
button on the right-
side steering wheel keypad when the system is responding and give your next command.

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Voice command examples
Press , say "Call"-"[First-name] "-"[Last-
name] "-"[number category] " to call a contact
in your phonebook if the person has more than one phone number listed (i.e., home, mobile, work,etc.). For example, press
and say
" Call "-"Robin "-"Smith "-"mobile ".
Commands/phrasesThe following commands can always be used: •
Repeat: the system will repeat the most
recent voice instruction.
•
Cancel: cancel the dialog.
•
Help: Initiates a help dialog. The system will
provide several alternative commands that can be used in a given situation.
The commands for specific situations are descri-bed in the respective articles such as "Cell phonecommands", etc.
Numbers
Numbers can be spoken in different ways depending on the context and function beingused:
• Phone numbers and zip codes
should be
spoken individually, number by number, e.g.,five five five one two three four (5551234).
• Addresses (house numbers)
can be spo-
ken individually or as a group, e.g., two two ortwenty-two (22). It is also possible to say a sequence of numbers, e.g., twenty-twotwenty-two (22 22) and "double" or "triple"can also be used, e.g., double zero (00) or tri-ple zero (000). Numbers in the range0-2300 can be used.
• Frequencies
can be spoken ninety-eight
point eight (98.8), one hundred four pointtwo (104.2) or hundred four point two(104.2).
Related information
• Voice control (p. 123)
Voice control for cell phones Voice commands can be used to control many of the most common functions in a Bluetooth ®
-
connected cell phone.
To specify a phone book contact, the voice com- mand has to include the contact's informationthat is in the phone book. For example, if a con- tact such as
John Smith has several phone
numbers, a number category such as home ormobile can be specified. To call, say: "Call John
Smith mobile".
To use the voice control system, press the
on the right-side steering wheel keypad and say one of the following commands after the tone:
• "
Call [contact]": call a contact from your
phone book.
• "
Call [phone number]": call a phone num-
ber.
• "
Recent calls": displays the list of recent
calls.
• "
Read message": reads a message aloud.
If there are several messages, select the one to be read.
• "
Message to [contact]": an empty mes-
sage to the selected contact will open and is ready for dictation to begin.

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Related information
•Voice control (p. 123)
• Using voice commands (p. 123)
• Voice control settings (p. 128)
Voice control for radio and media
The following voice commands can be used for the radio or an external media player.
To use the voice control system, press the on the right-side steering wheel keypad and say one of the following commands after the tone:
• "
Media": initiates a dialog and displays pos-
sible commands.
• "
Play [artist]": plays music by the selected
artist.
• "
Play [song title]": plays the selected song.
• "
Play [song title] from [album]": plays the
selected song from the selected album.
• "
Play [radio station]": starts the selected
radio station.
• "
Tune to [frequency]": tunes to the
selected frequency on the current waveband. If no waveband has been selected, FM is thedefault.
• "
Tune to [frequency] [waveband]": tunes
to the selected station on the selected wave- band.
• "
Radio": starts FM radio.
• "
Radio FM": starts FM radio.
• "
SiriusXM": starts SiriusXM radio
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• "
CD": starts playback from a CD.
• "
USB": starts playback from a USB flash
drive. •
"
iPod": starts playback from an iPod.
• "
Bluetooth": starts playback from a Blue-
tooth-connected device.
• "
Similar music": starts playback from a
USB flash drive with music similar to the type currently playing.
Related information
• Voice control (p. 123)
• Using voice commands (p. 123)
• Voice control settings (p. 128)

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Climate system voice commands Voice commands can be used to control the cli- mate system to e.g., change the temperature, activate seat heating * or change blower (fan)
speed.
To use the voice control system, press the on the right-side steering wheel keypad and say one of the following commands after the tone:
• "
Climate": starts a command dialog and
provides examples of commands that can be used.
• "
Set temperature to X degrees": sets the
desired temperature.
• "
Raise temperature"/"Lower
temperature": raises/lowers the tempera-
ture.
• "
Sync temperature": synchronizes the tem-
perature in all of the vehicle's climate zones with the one set for the driver's side.
• "
Air on feet"/"Air on body": opens the
desired air vent.
• "
Air on feet off"/"Air on body off": closes
the desired air vent.
• "
Set fan to max"/"Turn off fan": changes
the blower speed to Max/Off.
• "
Raise fan speed"/"Lower fan speed":
raises/lowers the blower speed.
• "
Turn on auto": activates automatic climate
control. •
"
Air condition on"/"Air condition off":
activates/deactivates the air conditioning.
• "
Recirculation on"/"Recirculation off":
activates/deactivates recirculation.
• "
Turn on defroster "/"Turn off defroster":
activates/deactivates window and door mirror defrosting.
• "
Turn on max defroster"/"Turn off max
defroster": activates/deactivates max
defroster.
• "
Turn on electric defroster"/"Turn off
electric defroster": activates/deactivates
the electrically heated windshield *.
• "
Turn on rear defroster"/"Turn off rear
defroster": activates/deactivates the electri-
cally heated rear window and door mirrors.
• "
Turn steering wheel heat on"/"Turn
steering wheel heat off": activates/deacti-
vates the electrically heated steering wheel *.
• "
Raise steering wheel heat"/"Lower
steering wheel heat": raises/lowers the
heating level for the electrically heated steer- ing wheel *.
• "
Turn on seat heat"/"Turn off seat heat":
activates/deactivates the electrically heated seats *.
• "
Raise seat heat"/"Lower seat heat": rai-
ses/lowers the heating level for the electri- cally heated seats *. •
"
Turn on seat ventilation"/"Turn off seat
ventilation": activates/deactivates seat ven-
tilation *.
• "
Raise seat ventilation"/"Lower seat
ventilation": raises/lowers the level for seat
ventilation *.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 197)
• Voice control (p. 123)
• Using voice commands (p. 123)

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Navigation system voice commands
Many of the navigation system's functions can be activated using voice commands.
The procedure for using voice control is descri- bed in greater detail in the articles "Voice con-trol," "Using voice control" and "Voice controlsettings."
Voice commandsThe following list contains examples of com-mands that are unique to navigation system. To use the voice control system, press the
on the right-side steering wheel keypad and say one of the following commands after the tone:
• "
Navigation": Starts a navigation voice com-
mand dialog and displays available com- mands.
• "
Take me home": Guidance will be given to
the location set as Home.
• "
Go to [City]": Enter a city as a destination,
e.g., "Go to New York."
• "
Go to [Address]": Enter an address as a
destination, e.g., Go to 125 43 St., New York."
• "
Go to Intersection": Starts a dialog where
two street names are entered. The destina- tion will then be the intersection of the twostreets. •
"
Go to [Zip code]": Enter a zip code as a
destination, e.g., "Go to 07405."
• "
Go to [Name]": Enter a name from a list of
contacts e.g., "Go to John Smith."
• "
Search [POI category] in [City]": The list
of results will be sorted around the center of the selected city/town, e.g., Search restau-rants in Butler.
•
Search [POI category]": For example,
Search Yankee Stadium.
• "
Change country/Change state":
Changes the country/state in which a search is conducted.
• "
Show favorites": Shows a list of Favoritesin the center display's Top view.
• "
Clear itinerary": Deletes all intermediate
destinations in an itinerary.
• "
Repeat voice guidance": Repeats the
most recent guidance instruction.
• "
Pause guidance": Pauses guidance on
the map.
• "
Resume guidance": Resumes guidance
on the map.
• "
Turn off voice guidance": Turns voice
navigation guidance off.
• "
Turn on voice guidance": Turns voice
navigation guidance on.
Related information
• Voice control (p. 123)
• Using voice commands (p. 123)
• Voice control settings (p. 128)

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Voice control settings
There are a number of settings that can be made for the voice control system.
Open the center display's Top view and tap
SettingsSystemVoice Control and
select settings. •
Repeat Voice Command
•Gender
•Speech Rate
Sound settings
Open Top view and tap SettingsSound
System VolumesVoice Control.
Changing languages
The voice control system only understands the languages marked by the
symbol in the list
of possible system languages. Changing the language for this system also affects menus, messages and help texts. Open Top view and tap
SettingsSystemSystem Language.
Related information
• Voice control (p. 123)
• Using voice commands (p. 123)
• Navigation system voice commands (p. 127)
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays vehicle- and driv- ing-related information.
The gauges, indicators, symbols and functions displayed in the instrument panel depend on theequipment/systems installed in the vehicle andwhich functions are currently activated. Some of the functions listed below are optional.
WARNING
• If the instrument panel is not functioning properly, information about e.g., brakes,airbags or other safety-related messagescannot be displayed and the driver cannotbe alerted to possible problems.
• If the instrument panel turns off, does notactivate when the ignition is switched onor is completely/partially not possible toread, do not drive the vehicle. Contact atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
Instrument panel
Left side
• Speedometer
• Trip odometer
• Odometer
• Cruise control/speed limiter information
• Road sign information
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