ignition VOLVO XC90 2009 Owner´s Manual

02 Instruments and controls
12-volt sockets
0275
These 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in
certain accessories such as cellular tele-
phones, etc.
The ignition key must be in at least position I
for the sockets in the front seat and the optional
socket at the rear of the center console to func-
tion.
12-volt socket in the cargo compartment
Fold down the lid to use the socket. This socket
can be used even if the ignition is switched off.
NOTE
•
If the 12-volt sockets are used while the
engine is not running, there is a risk that
the vehicle's battery will be discharged.
•
If the ignition is switched off and a
device drawing more than 0.1 A is con-
nected to a socket, a battery warning
will be displayed in the text window.
•
The covers should be kept on when the
auxiliary sockets are not in use.
•
Maximum current from the sockets is
15 A.
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12-volt socket at the rear of the center console
(option)Ashtrays/cigarette lighterThe auxiliary sockets can also be used for cig-
arette lighters.
Ashtrays and lighters are available as acces-
sories. Please contact your Volvo retailer.
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12-volt socket in the cargo compartment

02 Instruments and controlsPower windows
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Power windowsThe power windows are controlled by buttons
in the arm rests. The ignition switch must be
ON
1 (ignition key in position I,II or the engine
running) for the electrically operated windows
to function.
To lower: Press down the front edge of the but-
ton to the first detent ("stop").
To raise: Lightly pull up the front edge of the
button to the first detent ("stop").
Auto up/down function (front doors only):Either front door window can be opened or
closed automatically.
Auto down: Press the front part of the button
as far down as possible and release it immedi-
ately. To stop the window at any time, pull the
button up.
Auto up: Pull the front part of the button up as
far as possible and release it immediately. To
stop the window at any time, press the button
down.
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Power window controls
Front windowsRear windowsNOTE
If a window is obstructed during auto-up, it
will automatically reverse direction and
return to its starting position. If a window is
repeatedly obstructed during auto-up oper-
ation, an overload protection circuit breaker
will temporarily halt window function. The
window will return to normal function after a
brief cool-down period.
WARNING
Always remove the ignition key when the
vehicle is unattended.
Make sure that the windows are completely
unobstructed before they are operated.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.
NOTE
To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear
windows are opened, also open the front
windows slightly.
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1The power windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the front doors has been opened.

02 Instruments and controlsMirrors
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Rearview mirror
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To reduce glare from the headlights of follow-
ing vehicles, use the control to switch between
the normal and night-driving positions.
Normal positionNight position, reduces glare from follow-
ing headlights
Autodim function (option)The autodim function reacts to headlights from
following traffic and automatically reduces
glare.
NOTE
This function is automatically switched off
when the gear selector is placed in the
Reverse position.Rearview mirror with compass (option)
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The upper left-hand corner of the rearview mir-
ror has an integrated display that shows the
compass direction toward which the car is
pointing. Eight different directions can be dis-
played:
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W
and
NW
. The
display shows your car's orientation with
respect to true north.
If the compass is activated, it will be displayed
automatically when the ignition is in postilion IIor when the engine is running. The compass
can be switched off or on by pressing the inset
button on the rear side of the mirror (see the
inset illustration). This can be done with
straightened paperclip or similar object. The
button is recessed approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm)
in the mirror.
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Magnetic zonesThe earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones.
The compass is initially set for the zone to
which the car was delivered, and should
always be adjusted if the car is driven to a new
magnetic zone. To do so:
1.
Switch the ignition to position II.

02 Instruments and controls
Power moonroof
02``83 Power moonroof
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To operate the moonroof, turn the ignition key
to position I or II, or start the engine. The moon-
roof can be operated in two ways:
Tilt positionSliding moonroof
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Tilt positionOpen: With the moonroof closed, push up the
rear edge of the switch (position 5 in the illus-
tration in the center column).
Close: Pull down and hold the rear edge of the
switch (position 6 in the illustration in the center
column) until the moonroof has closed com-
pletely.Sliding moonroofManual open: Pull the switch rearward to posi-
tion 3 and hold it until the moonroof has
opened to the position of your choice.Auto open: Pull the switch as far back as pos-
sible (position 4) and release it to automatically
slide open the moonroof to the "comfort"
1
position. Pull the switch rearward again to
open the moonroof completely.
Manual close: Push the switch to position 2
and hold it until the moonroof has closed com-
pletely or to the position of your choice.
Auto close: Push the switch forward as far as
possible (position 1) and release it to automat-
ically close the moonroof.
CAUTION
•
Remove ice and snow before opening
the moonroof.
•
Do not operate the moonroof if it is fro-
zen closed.
•
Never place heavy objects on the
moonroof.
1A position where the moonroof is not quite fully open, which helps alleviate "rumbling" wind noise.

02 Instruments and controlsPower moonroof
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WARNING
•
Never open/close the moonroof it is
obstructed in any way when in opera-
tion.
•
Never allow a child to operate the
moonroof.
•
Never extend any object or body part
through the open moonroof, even if the
vehicle's ignition is completely
switched off.
•
Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.
If the moonroof is obstructed during auto-close
operation, it will automatically reverse direction
and return to its starting position. If the moon-
roof is repeatedly obstructed during auto-close
operation, an overload circuit breaker will tem-
porarily halt moonroof function. The moonroof
will return to normal function after a brief cool-
down period.
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Sun visorThe optional moonroof also features a sliding
sun visor. The visor slides open automatically
when the moonroof is opened. The visor must
be closed manually.
WARNING
The moonroof must never be obstructed in
any way when in operation.

02 Instruments and controls
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)
02``85 Introduction
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The HomeLink Wireless Control System pro-
vides a convenient way to replace up to three
hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters
used to activate devices such as gate opera-
tors, garage door openers, entry door locks,
security systems, even home lighting. Addi-
tional HomeLink information can be found on
the Internet at www.homelink.com.
WARNING
•
If you use HomeLink to open a garage
door or gate, be sure no one is near the
gate or door while it is in motion.
•
When programming a garage door
opener, it is advised to park outside of
the garage.
•
Do not use HomeLink with any garage
door opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes
any garage door opener model manu-
factured before April 1, 1982). A garage
door that cannot detect an object - sig-
naling the door to stop and reverse -
does not meet current U.S. federal
safety standards. For more information,
contact HomeLink at:
www.homelink.com.
Retain the original transmitter of the RF device
you are programming for use in other vehicles
as well as for future HomeLink programming. It
is also suggested that upon the sale of the
vehicle, the programmed HomeLink buttons be
erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing
HomeLink Buttons”.
Programming HomeLink
NOTE
Some vehicles may require the ignition
switch to be turned on or to the second
(“accessories”) position for programming
and/or operation of HomeLink. It is also rec-
ommended that a new battery be placed in
the hand-held transmitter of the device
being programmed to HomeLink for quicker
training and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.1. Position the end of your hand-held trans-
mitter 1–3 inches (5–14 cm) away from the
HomeLink button you wish to program
while keeping the indicator light in view.
2. Simultaneously press and hold both the
chosen HomeLink and hand-held transmit-
ter buttons until the HomeLink indicator
light changes from a slow to a rapidly blink-
ing light. Now you may release both the
HomeLink and hand-held transmitter but-
tons.

03 Climate
Climate control system – general information
0391 Climate system blower
The climate system blower will be automati-
cally switched off when the engine is not run-
ning (even if the ignition key is in position I or
II) to avoid unnecessary battery drain. To acti-
vate the blower, turn the control to the desired
setting.
The climate system blower may start automat-
ically during a period of up to approximately
50 minutes after the ignition has been turned
off to remove condensation in the A/C evapo-
rator. It will run for 15 minutes and switch off
automatically.Passenger compartment blowerApproximately 50 minutes after the ignition is
turned off, the blower may come on automati-
cally, and run for seven minutes, to remove
condensation in the A/C evaporator.Blower function to reduce battery drainThe climate system's blower functions nor-
mally while the engine is running.
However, when the engine is switched off
(even if the ignition is switched to positions I or
II), the blower control will be automatically
switched off to avoid unnecessary battery
drain.The following points pertain if the ignition is on
but the engine in not running:
•
To restart the blower, turn the control knob
to the setting of your choice.
•
After approximately 2 minutes, the blower
speed will be reduced to avoid battery
drain.
You can reset the blower speed at any time.
Please be aware that the system has been
designed to reduce the blower's speed again
after 2 minutes, until the engine is started.
If the battery becomes drained:
•
LOW BATTERY, FAN IS REDUCED will
be displayed in the text window in the
instrument panel.
•
The yellow warning light in the instrument
panel (see page 54) will also light up.

04 InteriorFront seats
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Manually adjusted front seats
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Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and
move the seat to the position of your
choice.Raise/lower the front edge of the seat
cushion (option): use the control to pump
the front edge of the cushion up or down.Raise/lower seat height: pump the seat up
or down.Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer
or softer lumbar support.Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the
angle of the backrest.Control panel for optional power seat (see
page 100 for more information).
WARNING
•
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
•
Check that the seat is securely locked
into position after adjusting.
Folding the backrests in the front seat
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The front passenger seat backrest can be
folded to a horizontal position to make room for
a long load. Fold the backrest as follows:1. Move the seat as far back as possible.
2. Adjust the backrest to the upright position.
3. Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest.
4. Without releasing the catches, push the
backrest forward.
5. Move the seat as far forward as possible
so that the head restraint slides under the
glove compartment.
WARNING
Cover sharp edges on the load to help pre-
vent injury to occupants. Secure the load to
help prevent shifting during sudden stops.Power seat – (option on certain
models)OperationDriver's seat: The seat can be adjusted if the
ignition key is in position I, II or if the engine is
running. It can also be adjusted as follows with
the ignition off:

04 Interior
Front seats
04``101
•
Within several minutes after the driver's
door has been unlocked from the outside,
has been opened, and remains open.
•
Within a short period if the driver's door has
just been closed.
•
Within a short period if the driver's door has
not been opened after the ignition has
been switched off.
Passenger seat: The seat can only be
adjusted if the ignition key is in position I, II or
if the engine is running.
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Power seat adjustment controlsSeat adjustmentAdjust the power seat(s) with the two controls
at the side of the seat as follows:
Front edge of seat (raise/lower)Forward – rearwardRear edge of seat (raise/lower)Backrest tiltNOTE
The power seats have an overload protector
that activates if a seat is blocked by any
object. If this occurs, switch off the ignition
(key in position 0 ) and wait for a short period
before operating the seat again.Emergency stopIf the seat accidentally begins to move, press
any of the buttons to stop the seat.
NOTE
Please refer to the following page for infor-
mation on programming the memory func-
tion in the driver's seat.Remote keyless entry system and the
driver's seatThe remote control transmitter also controls
the position of the electrically operated driver's
seat in the following way:
•
Adjust the seat to your preferences.
•
When you leave your vehicle, lock it using
the remote control.
The position of the seat is now stored in the
remote control.
Automatic seat adjustmentTo move the seat to the position in which you
left it:
1. Unlock the driver's door with the same
remote control (the one used to lock the
doors)
2. Open the driver's door within 2 minutes.
The driver's seat will automatically move to the
position in which you left it.
NOTE
•
The seat will move to this position even
if someone else has moved it to a dif-
ferent seating position and locked the
vehicle with a different remote control.
•
This feature will work in the same way
with all of the remote control transmit-
ters (up to 3 ) that you use with your
vehicle.
•
This feature will not function if you lock
your vehicle with the key.

04 InteriorFront seats
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WARNING
•
Because the driver's seat can be
adjusted with the ignition off, children
should never be left unattended in the
vehicle.
•
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on
the power seat control panel.
•
Do not adjust the seat while driving.
•
The seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
•
The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is
in motion.
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Programming the memoryThree different seating and door mirror posi-
tions can be stored in the driver seat's memory.
The following example explains how button 1
can be programmed. Buttons 2 and 3 can be
programmed in the same way.
To program (store) a seat position in button 1:
1. Move the seat to the desired position using
the seat adjustment controls (see
page 100).
2.
Press and hold down the MEM (memory)
button.3.
With the MEM button depressed, press
button 1 briefly to store the seat's current
position.
To move the seat to the position that it was in
when button 1 was programmed:
Press and hold down button 1 until the seat
stops moving.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop auto-
matically if the button is released before the
seat has reached the preset position.