light VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2019 Owner's Manual

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
124Moving apps and buttons in the
center display
The apps and buttons for vehicle functions can
be moved and organized in the App and Func-
tion views.
1. Swipe from right to left 9
to access App view
or swipe from left to right 9
to access Func-
tion view.
2.

Press and hold an app or button.
> The app or button will change size and become slightly transparent. It can then
be moved.
3. Drag the app or button to an available posi- tion in the view.
A maximum of 48 rows can be used to position
apps or buttons. To move an app or button out-
side the visible view, drag it to the bottom of the
view. New rows will be added and the app or but-
ton can be placed in one of these.
Apps or buttons placed below the view's normal
display will not be visible on the screen.
Swipe the screen to scroll up or down in the view
to display information outside the view.
NOTE Hide the apps that are rarely or never used by
moving them far down, outside of the visible
view. This makes it easier to find the apps
used more frequently.
NOTE
Apps and vehicle function buttons cannot be
situated at spots already in use.
Related information

Function view in the center display (p. 122)
Apps (p. 498)
Handling the center display (p. 112) Symbols in the center display status
bar
Overview of symbols displayed in the center dis-
play status bar.
The status bar shows current vehicle activities
and in certain cases, also their status. Due to the
limited space in the status bar, not all symbols
will be displayed at all times. Symbol
Meaning Connected to the Internet.
Could not connect to Internet.
Roaming activated.
Cell phone network signal strength.
Bluetooth device connected.
Bluetooth activated but no device
connected.
Information sent to and from GPS.
Connected to Wi-Fi network.
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Applies for left-hand drive vehicles. For right-hand drive vehicles, swi\
pe in the other direction.

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New lines in free-text fields in handwriting
modeCreate a new line by drawing above the characters in
the handwriting field as shown in the illustration
13
.
Writing blank spaces in free-text fields Make a blank space by drawing a line from left to right
14
.
Related information
Using the center display keyboard (p. 126) Changing the appearance of the
center display
The appearance of the center display can be
changed by selecting a different theme.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Displays Display
Themes .
3. Select a theme, e.g. Minimalistic or
Chrome Rings.
In addition to these themes, you can also choose
between Normal and Bright. In Normal, the background of the screen is dark and the text is
light. This option is the default setting for all
themes. If the bright version is selected, the
background will be light and the text will be dark.
This option can, for example, make the screen
easier to see in bright daylight conditions.
These alternatives are always available for selec-
tion and are not affected by the ambient lighting.
Related information
Changing settings in the center display's Top
view (p. 132)
Activating and deactivating the center display
(p. 115)
Cleaning the center display (p. 645) Turning off and adjusting the
volume of the center display system
sounds
The volume of the center display system sounds
can be adjusted or turned off completely.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.

Tap Sound System Volumes
.
3. Pull the control under Touch Sounds to
adjust the volume or turn off screen tap
sounds. Pull the control to the desired sound
level.
Related information
Center display overview (p. 109)
Changing settings in the center display's Top
view (p. 132)
Sound settings (p. 496) 13
For Arabic keyboards, draw the same character, but in mirror image.
14 For Arabic keyboards, draw the line from right to left.

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Table of settings in the center
display
The center display's Settings menu has a num-
ber of main categories and sub-categories that
contain settings and information for many of the
vehicle's features and functions.
There are seven main categories: My Car,
Sound, Navigation, Media, Communication,
Climate and System.
Each category, in turn, contains a number of sub-
categories and possible settings. The table below
shows the first level of sub-categories. The possi-
ble settings for a function or an area are descri-
bed in more detail in their respective sections of
the Owner's Manual.
Some settings are personal, which means that
they can be saved to a Driver Profiles. Others
are global, which means that they are not linked
to a driver profile.
My Car Sub-categories
Displays
IntelliSafe
Drive Preferences/Individual Drive Mode*
Lights and Lighting
Mirrors and Convenience Sub-categories
Locking
Parking Brake and Suspension
Wipers
Sound
Sub-categories
Tone
Balance
System Volumes
Navigation
Sub-categories
Map
Route and Guidance
Traffic
Media
Sub-categories
AM/FM Radio
SiriusXM
SiriusXM Travel Link Sub-categories
Gracenote®
Video
Communication
Sub-categories
Phone
Text Messages
Android Auto
*
Apple CarPlay*
Bluetooth Devices
Wi-Fi
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Vehicle Modem Internet
Volvo On Call
Volvo Service Networks
ClimateThe Climate main category does not have any
sub-categories.

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142 Head-up display*
The head-up display is a complement to the
instrument panel and projects information from
the instrument panel onto the windshield. The
projected images can only be seen from the driv-
er's seat. Incoming phone calls.
The head-up display projects warnings and infor-
mation related to speed, cruise control functions,
navigation, etc. onto the windshield in the driver's
field of vision. Traffic information and incoming
phone calls can also be shown on 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 is not
centered in the seat
objects on the display unit's glass cover
unfavorable lighting conditions.
CAUTION The information is projected from a display
unit located in the dashboard. To help prevent
damage to the display unit's glass cover, do
not place any objects on the glass and pre-
vent objects from falling onto it. Examples of what might be shown on the display.
Speed
Cruise control
Navigation
Road signs
A number of symbols may be projected temporar-
ily onto the head-up display, including: If the warning symbol appears, read the
warning message in the instrument
panel. If the information symbol appears, read
the warning message in the instrument
panel.

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The snowflake symbol will illuminate if
there is a risk of slippery conditions.
NOTE
People with certain types of vision problems
may experience headaches or eye strain
when using the head-up display.
City Safety in head-up-display
If a collision warning is given, the information in
the head-up display will be replaced by a City
Safety graphic. This graphic will illuminate even if
the head-up display is turned off.
A City Safety graphic flashes to attract the driver's atten-
tion.
Related information

Activating and deactivating the head-up dis-
play* (p. 143)
Cleaning the head-up display* (p. 646)
Replacing a windshield with head-up display*
(p. 621) Activating and deactivating the
head-up display*
The head-up display can be activated and deac-
tivated when the vehicle has been started.
Press the
Head-up Display
button in the center display's
Function view. An indicator light
in the button will illuminate
when the function is activated.
Related information
Head-up display settings* (p. 144)
Head-up display* (p. 142)

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144 Head-up display settings*
Adjusting settings for the head-up display.
Settings can be adjusted when the vehicle is
started and a projected image is displayed on the
windshield.
Selecting display options
Select the functions to be shown in the head-up
display.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Displays Head-Up
Display Options .
3.

Select one or more functions:
Show Navigation
Show Road Sign Information
Show Driver Support
Show Phone.
This setting is stored as a personal setting in the
driver profile.
Adjusting brightness and height
position 1.
Press the Head-up Display Adjustments
button in the center display's Function view.
2.

Adjust the brightness of the projected image
and the height position in the driver's field of
vision using the right-side steering wheel
lever. Decreasing brightness
Increasing brightness
Raising position Lowering position
Confirm
The brightness of the graphic is automatically
adapted to the light conditions in its background.
Brightness is also affected by adjustments to the
brightness of the other displays in the vehicle.
The height position can be stored in the front
power seat's* memory function using the keypad
in the driver's door.

LIGHTING
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152 Lighting panel and controls
The lighting panel and controls can be used to
adjust both exterior and interior lighting. The
lighting ring on the left-side steering wheel lever
can be used to activate and adjust the exterior
lighting. The brightness of the interior lighting
can be adjusted using the thumb wheel on the
dashboard.
Exterior lighting Lighting ring position.
When the vehicle's ignition is in mode II, the
lighting ring positions have the following func-
tions: Position
Meaning US: Daytime running lights and
parking lights are off.
Canada: Daytime running lights and
parking lights are on.
High beam flash can be used.
Parking lights when the vehicle is
parked.
US: Daytime running lights are off.
Canada: Daytime running lights are
on.
High beam flash can be used.
Low beams and parking lights.
High beams can be activated.
High beam flash can be used. Position
Meaning Daytime running lights and parking
lights in daylight conditions.
A
Low beams and parking lights in
weak daylight or dark conditions or
when the front fog lights* and/or
rear fog light are activated.
Active high beam can be activated.
High beams can be activated when
low beams are on.
High beam flash can be used. Active high beams on/off.
A
US models only: Daytime running lights and parking lights can
be deactivated in the center display.
NOTE Volvo recommends use of Daytime Running
Lights in the US. Its use is mandatory in Can-
ada.
Volvo recommends using position when
the vehicle is in motion.

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WARNINGThe vehicle lighting system cannot in all situa-
tions determine when the daylight is too weak
or not strong enough, e.g. when there is fog
or rain.
The driver is always responsible for driving the
vehicle with lighting that is safe for the traffic
conditions and as specified by applicable traf-
fic regulations.
Thumbwheel in instrument panel
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting interior bright-
ness.
Related information

Adjusting light functions via the center dis-
play (p. 153)
Interior Lighting (p. 162)
Parking lights (p. 154)
Using turn signals (p. 158)
Using high beam (p. 156)
Low beams (p. 155)
Rear fog light (p. 159)
Active Bending Lights* (p. 159)
Brake lights (p. 160)
Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 161) Adjusting light functions via the
center display
A number of light functions can be adjusted and
activated via the center display. These include
active high beams, home safe lighting and
approach lighting.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
.
3. Select Exterior Lights or Interior Lighting
and then the function that you would like to
adjust.
Related information
Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
Active high beam (p. 157)
Using home safe lighting (p. 161)
Welcome Light (p. 161)
Using turn signals (p. 158)
Changing settings in the center display's Top
view (p. 132)
Function view in the center display (p. 122)

LIGHTING
154Parking lights
The parking lights can be used to help other
road users see the vehicle if it is stopped or
parked. Use the lighting ring on the steering
wheel lever to turn on the parking lights.
Lighting ring in the parking light position.
Turn the lighting ring to the position to
turn on the parking lights (the license plate light-
ing will also illuminate).
Canadian models: If the ignition is in the II posi-
tion, the daytime running lights will illuminate
instead of the front parking lights. With the light-
ing ring in this position, the parking lights will
remain on regardless of what position the ignition
is in.
US models: When mode is selected, the
daytime running lights can be deactivated in the
center display. The parking lights will also be deactivated. In weak daylight or dark conditions,
the parking lights and low beams will be illumi-
nated.
In dark conditions, the rear parking lights also
illuminate when the tailgate is opened to alert fol-
lowing traffic. This happens regardless of what
position the lighting ring or ignition is in.
Related information

Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
Ignition modes (p. 437) Daytime running lights
The vehicle has sensors that detect ambient
lighting conditions. With the lighting ring in the position, the daytime running lights will
always be activated when the ignition is in mode
II. In weak daylight or dark conditions, the head-
lights automatically switch to low beams. Lighting ring in AUTO position.

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With the steering wheel lever's lighting ring in the position, the daytime running lights (DRL
1
)
will illuminate when the vehicle is driven in day-
light conditions. The headlights will switch auto-
matically from daytime running lights to low
beams in weak daylight or dark conditions. The
headlights will also switch to low beams if the
front fog lights* and/or rear fog light are acti-
vated.
US models: When mode is selected, the
daytime running lights can be deactivated in the
center display. The parking lights will also be
deactivated. In weak daylight or dark conditions,
the parking lights and low beams will be illumi-
nated.
US models: With the lighting ring in the or position, the daytime running lights will
be off.
Canadian models: With the lighting ring in the or position, the daytime running
lights will be on.
NOTE Volvo recommends use of Daytime Running
Lights in the US. Its use is mandatory in Can-
ada.
WARNING The system is an energy saving aid – it cannot
in all situations determine when the daylight is
too weak or not strong enough, e.g. when
there is fog or rain.
The driver is always responsible for driving the
vehicle with lighting that is safe for the traffic
conditions and as specified by applicable traf-
fic regulations.
Related information

Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
Ignition modes (p. 437)
Low beams (p. 155) Low beams
When driving with the lighting ring in the position, low beam will be automatically acti-
vated in weak daylight or dark conditions, when
the ignition is in the II position.
Lighting ring in AUTO position.
With the lighting ring in the
position, the
low beams will also be automatically activated if
the rear fog light is activated.
With the lighting ring in the position, low
beams will always be on when the ignition is in
the II position. 1
Daytime Running Lights