VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID 2017 Owners Manual

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Handling a saved message
In expanded form, some messages have two but-tons for booking service or reading the owner'smanual.
Booking service:
–With the message in expanded form, tapRequest appoint./Call to make
Appointment14 to book a service/repairappointment.
>Request appoint.: the Appointmentstab will open in the app and create arequest for a service/repair appointment.
Call to make Appointment: the phoneapp will start and initiate a call to your pre-ferred retailer to make a service/repairappointment.
Reading the owner's manual:
–With the message in expanded form, tapOwner's manual to read the section of theowner's manual related to the message.
>The owner's manual will open in the cen-ter display and provide information relatedto the message.
Messages stored in the app will be erased auto-matically each time the engine is started.

Messages saved from the center
display
Saved messages and possible selections in Top view
Messages that have been shown in the centerdisplay and need to be saved are stored in thecenter display's Top view.

Reading a saved message
1. Open the center display's Top view.
> A list of saved messages will be displayed.The ones with an arrow to the right canbe expanded.
2. Tap the arrow to the right to expand/mini-mize the message.

Handling a saved message
Some messages have a button to e.g., activate/deactivate a function related to the message.
–Tap the button to carry out the action.
Messages saved in Top view are erased automat-ically when the engine is switched off.
Related information
•Handling messages in the instrument paneland center display (p. 157)
14Certain markets only.

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Instrument panel App menu
The App (application) menu in the instrumentpanel provides quick access to commonly usedfunctions in certain apps.
In some cases, the App menu can be used instead ofthe center display
The App menu is displayed in the instrumentpanel and is controlled using the right-side steer-ing wheel keypad. This menu makes it possible totoggle between apps or functions in apps withoutremoving your hands from the steering wheel.

App menu functions
The following apps and their functions can becontrolled from the App menu:
AppFunctions
Trip com-puterSelect a trip odometer, makeinstrument panel display set-tings, etc.
MediaplayerSelect the active source for themedia player.
PhoneCall a contact from the call list.
NavigationPause guidance, start guidanceto a recently set destination, etc.
Related information
•Instrument panel (p. 132)
•Center display overview (p. 33)
•Using the instrument panel App menu(p. 160)
Using the instrument panel Appmenu
The App (application) menu in the instrumentpanel is controlled using the right-side steeringwheel keypad.
App menu and right-side steering wheel keypad
App menu
Left/right
Up/down
Confirm

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.161

Opening/closing the App menu
–Press the App menu (1).
The App menu cannot be opened if there areunread/unconfirmed messages in the instru-ment panel. The message must be confirmedbefore the App menu can be opened.
>The App menu opens/closes.
The App menu closes automatically after a periodof inactivity or after certain selections are made.

Navigating and making selections in the
App menu
1. Navigate between the various apps by press-ing left or right (3).
> Functions for the preceding/next app willbe displayed in the App menu.
2. Scroll through the current app's selectionsusing up or down (4).
3. Confirm or select a function by pressing (2).
> The function will be activated and in cer-tain cases, the App menu will close.

Related information
•Instrument panel App menu (p. 160)
Using the windshield wipers
Before using the wipers, ice and snow shouldbe removed from the windshield. Be sure thewiper blades are not frozen in place.
Right-side steering wheel lever
Thumb wheel to set rain sensor* sensitivity/interval wiper speed
Single sweep
Move the lever down and release it for asingle sweep.

Wipers off
Move the lever to position 0 to turn offthe windshield wipers.

Interval wipers
Set the wiper interval speed by movingthe thumb wheel upward or downward.
Continuous wipers
Move the lever upward for the wipers tooperate at normal speed.

NOTE
Before using the wipers, be sure that thewiper blades are not frozen onto the wind-shield and that any ice or snow on the wind-shield has been removed.
Move the lever upward to the next posi-tion for maximum wiper speed.

Related information
•Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 164)
•Activating/deactivating the rain sensor(p. 162)
•Windshield and headlight washers (p. 163)

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Activating/deactivating the rainsensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water onthe windshield and automatically regulates wiperspeed.
Right-side steering wheel lever
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel for adjusting sensitivity/intervalwiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel.

Activating the rain sensor
When activating the rain sensor, the engine mustbe running or the ignition must be in mode I or II.
The windshield wiper lever must also be in posi-tion 0 or in the single sweep position.
Activate the rain sensor by pressing the button. The wipers will make one sweep.
If the lever is pressed down, the wipers will makeadditional sweeps across the windshield.
Move the thumb wheel upward for increased sen-sitivity or downward for decreased sensitivity. Thewipers will make one extra sweep if the thumbwheel is moved upward.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the button or by moving the lever upward to anotherwiper position.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated inignition mode 0.
The rain sensor is also automatically deactivatedwhen the wipers blades are put in the serviceposition and will reactivate when the wipers havebeen returned to the normal operating position.

CAUTION
Deactivate the rain sensor when washing thevehicle in an automatic car wash if the engineis running or if the ignition is left in mode I orII. The symbol in the instrument panel will goout. If the rain sensor is not deactivated, thewipers may start inadvertently in the car washand could be damaged.
Activating/deactivating the memory
function
The rain sensor's memory function can be set toactivate the rain sensor each time the engine isstarted:
1.In the center display, select SettingsMy
CarWipers
2.Activate by selecting the Rain SensorMemory box.
Deactivate by deselecting the Rain SensorMemory box.

Related information
•Using the windshield wipers (p. 161)
•Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 543)
•Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 164)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.163
Windshield and headlight washers
Use the windshield/headlight washers to helpimprove visibility.

Starting the windshield and headlight
washers
Washing function
–Move the right-side steering wheel levertoward the wheel to start the windshield andheadlight washers.
>After the lever is released the wipersmake several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
•Use ample washer fluid when washingthe windshield. The windshield should bethoroughly wet when the wipers are inoperation.
•Avoid using the washers if the fluid reser-voir is frozen or empty to help avoid dam-age to the pump.
When the washing system is used, the length oftime that the windshield washers operatedepends on the ambient temperature. In coldweather, the amount of washer fluid used willalso be increased automatically to help improvecleaning.

Heated washer nozzles *
The washer nozzles are heated automatically incold weather to help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing.

High-pressure headlight washing *
High-pressure headlight washing consumes alarge quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, theheadlights are washed once for every five timesthe windshield is washed.

Reduced washing
When approx. 1 US quart (1 liter) of washer fluidremains in the reservoir, the headlights will nolonger be washed to conserve fluid.
A text message and the symbol will be dis-played in the instrument panel to remind thedriver to fill the washer fluid reservoir.
Related information
•Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir(p. 547)
•Using the windshield wipers (p. 161)
•Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 164)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.164
Tailgate window wiper and washer
Start the tailgate window wiper/washer with con-trols on the right-side steering wheel lever.

NOTE
The rear wiper is equipped with a cut-offfunction, which means that it will not operateif its electric motor overheats. The wiper willfunction again after a cool-down period(30 seconds or longer, depending on the heatof the motor and ambient temperature condi-tions).

Using the tailgate wiper/washer
Press for tailgate interval wiper
Press for tailgate continuous wiper
–Move the lever forward to wash/wipe the tail-gate window.
Tailgate wiper and reverse gear
1.In the center display, select SettingsMy
CarWipers.
2. Activate/deactivate by selecting/deselectingthe Auto Rear Wiper box.
If the windshield wipers are on and the transmis-sion is put into reverse gear, the tailgate wiperwill start. This function is deactivated when a dif-ferent gear is selected.

Related information
•Using the windshield wipers (p. 161)
•Windshield and headlight washers (p. 163)
•Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir(p. 547)
•Activating/deactivating the rain sensor(p. 162)
Steering wheel
The steering wheel has controls for the horn,certain optional driver support systems, menus/messages and paddles for manually shiftinggears*.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.165
Steering wheel keypads and paddles*
Driver support system controls15
Paddles for manually shifting gears*
Keypad for voice controls, adjusting thehead-up display*accessing menus and mes-sages, and handling phone calls

Horn
The horn is located in the steering wheel hub.

Related information
•Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 166)
•Turning steering wheel heating* on and off(p. 208)
•Cruise Control (CC) (p. 274)
•Speed limiter (SL)* (p. 267)
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* (p. 281)
•Distance Alert* (p. 279)
•Pilot Assist-2* (p. 305)
•Steering wheel paddles* (p. 427)
•Voice control (p. 125)
•Head-up display (HUD)* (p. 122)
•Using the instrument panel App menu(p. 160)
•Phone (p. 448)
15Cruise control*, Speed limiter *, Adaptive cruise control*, Distance alert* and Pilot Assist*.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.166
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to variouspositions.
Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steeringwheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel's height and reach can beadjusted. To do so:
1.Push the lever down to release the steeringwheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable posi-tion.
3. Pull back the lever to lock the steering wheelin place. If the lever is difficult to pull intoplace, press the steering wheel lightly at thesame time as you pull the lever.

WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optionalspeed-dependent power steering, the level ofsteering force can be adjusted. The force level isadjusted according to the vehicle's speed.

Related information
•Steering wheel (p. 164)
•Adjustable steering force (p. 262)
Seats
The vehicle is equipped with 7 seats. The frontseats can be adjusted electronically* or man-ually. The second and third row seats areadjusted primarily manually.
The adjustment settings for the power frontseats*, door mirrors and the head-up display canbe stored in memory buttons.
Using the multi-function control*, comfort in thefront seats can be further enhance by e.g., adjust-ing the lumbar support or extending the length ofthe front seat cushion.
The rear seats can be folded down and theirhead restraints can be adjusted. The second rowseats can be moved forward/rearward and theirbackrest tilt can also be changed.

Related information
•Adjusting power front seats* (p. 168)
•Adjusting function settings in the multifunc-tional front seats* (p. 171)
•Manually operated front seats (p. 167)
•Using the power seat memory function*(p. 169)
•Folding the second row backrests (p. 178)
•Getting into and out of the third row of seats(p. 179)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.167
•Moving the second row seats forward/rear-ward (p. 176)
•Adjusting the second row backrest tilt(p. 177)
Manually operated front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number ofways to help provide the most comfortable seat-ing position.
Raise/lower the front edge of seat cushionby pumping up/down
Move the seat forward/rearward by pullingthe bar upward and moving the seat.
Change lumbar support by pressing the but-ton*
Raise/lower the seat by moving the controlup/down
Change backrest tilt by turning the wheel

WARNING
•Do not adjust the seat while driving. Theseat should be adjusted so that the brakepedal can be depressed fully. In addition,position the seat as far rearward as com-fort and control allow.
•Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.

Related information
•Turning seat heating* on and off (p. 210)
•Power front seats* (p. 168)
•Multifunctional front seats* (p. 170)
•Seat belts (p. 66)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.168
Power front seats*
The power front seats offer a number of adjust-ment possibilities to help maximize comfort andergonomics.
The power seats have an overload protector thatactivates if a seat is blocked by any object. If thisoccurs, put the ignition in mode I or 0 and waitfor a short period before operating the seatagain.
The power seat(s) can be adjusted for a shortperiod after unlocking the door with the remotekey without switching the ignition on. Seat adjust-ment can always be made when the engine isrunning.

Related information
•Multifunctional front seats* (p. 170)
•Adjusting power front seats* (p. 168)
•Using the power seat memory function*(p. 169)
•Manually operated front seats (p. 167)
•Turning seat heating* on and off (p. 210)
•Turning front seat ventilation* on and off(p. 211)
•Easy access to and from the driver seat(p. 174)
Adjusting power front seats*
The power front seat(s) can be adjusted to manypositions to help improve comfort and ergonom-ics.
Adjust lumbar support by pressing the con-trol up/down/forward/rearward
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush-ion by moving the control up/down
Raise/lower the seat by moving the controlup/down
Move the seat forward/rearward by movingthe control forward/rearward
Change backrest tilt by moving the controlforward/rearward
Only one of the power seat's controls can beused at the same time.
The front seat backrests can be folded downcompletely.
Related information
•Power front seats* (p. 168)
•Using the power seat memory function*(p. 169)
•Multifunctional front seats* (p. 170)
•Seat belts (p. 66)