ignition VOLVO XC90 2010 Owner´s Manual

04 Interior
Front seats
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Massage
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Massage control
Firm massage
Gentle massage
Each front seat has a massage function in its
backrest. The massage action is done with air
cushions, which can be adjusted to a firm or
gentle setting. When the setting has been
made, the massaging action is carried out in
cycles as follows: massage 6 minutes – pause
4 minutes – massage 6 minutes, etc.
When the button is in the center position or if
the ignition is in position 0, the massage func-
tion is switched off.
Lumbar support
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Lumbar support control
The lumbar support uses the same air cushions
as the massage function. The button can be
used to adjust the amount of support in four
directions, as shown in the illustration.
Lumbar support can be only be adjusted when
the massage function is switched off.
A memory function stores the lumbar support
setting and this support will resume after the
massage function has been switched off or
after the vehicle has been parked for an
extended period of time.

04 Interior
Interior lighting
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107 Reading lights and courtesy light
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Driver's side front reading lamp
Courtesy lights
Passenger's side front reading lamp The
reading lights can be switched on or off by
pressing buttons 1 or 3. The courtesy light-
ing (including footwell lighting) can be
turned on or off by pressing button 2. This
also activates the automatic function.
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Rear reading lights
Driver's side rear reading light
Passenger's side rear reading light The
rear reading lights can be switched on and
off by pressing buttons (4) or (5).
Automatic functionThe reading lights and courtesy lights will
switch off automatically approximately
10 minutes after the engine has been turned
off. The lights can be turned off sooner by
pressing the respective buttons.The courtesy lights come on automatically
1
and remain on for approximately 30 seconds
when:
•The vehicle has been unlocked from the
outside with the remote key or key
•If the engine has been switched off and the
ignition key has been turned to position 0
The courtesy lights will come on and remain on
for approximately 10 minutes when:
•One of the doors is opened (assuming the
courtesy lighting has not previously been
switched off)
The courtesy lighting will go off when:
•The engine is started
•The vehicle is locked from the outside with
the remote key or key blade.
The automatic function can be disconnected
by pressing button (2) for more than 3 seconds.
Briefly pressing the button again automatically
reconnects the function.
The courtesy light timer periods can be
changed. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
1This function is light dependent and is only activated in dark conditions.

04 Interior
Storage compartments
04
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.113 Refrigerator* (XC90 Executive)
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The refrigerator is located under the cover in
the front seat center armrest. Use the button
(see the inset illustration) to adjust the level of
cooling.
The refrigerator functions when the engine is
running or when the ignition is in position II.
WARNING
Bottles kept in the refrigerator should be
firmly sealed and the cover over the refrig-
erator must be securely closed while the
vehicle is in motion.

05 Locks and alarm
Remote keys and key blades
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Key blades
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Your vehicle is equipped with two coded
remote key transmitters with integrated ignition
key blades called Key Integrated Remote (KIR).
To unlock/lock the vehicle using the key blade:
•Insert the key blade in the driver's door lock
and turn it once to unlock the driver's door
only.
•Turn the key blade again (within 10 sec-
onds) to unlock all doors and the tailgate.
•Turn the key blade once in the opposite
direction to lock all doors and the tailgate.
Use the switch on the driver's door armrest to
lock/unlock the vehicle from the inside.
WARNING
If the doors are locked while driving, this
may hinder rapid access to the occupants
of the vehicle in the event of an accident.
(Also see information on "Child safety
locks".)
NOTE
To help prevent accidentally locking the
keys in the vehicle, the central locking sys-
tem is designed to unlock the doors imme-
diately if the key is left in the ignition switch,
the vehicle is locked using the lock button
on the door and the door is then closed. A
sound from the lock will be audible at this
time.
Please note that this function will not unlock
the doors if the engine is running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle
contains a coded transmitter. The code in the
key is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition
switch where it is compared to the code stored
in the start inhibitor module. The vehicle will
start only with a properly coded key.
Each key has a unique code, which your Volvo
retailer uses if new keys are required. A maxi-
mum of six remote keys can be programmed
and used for one vehicle.If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an
authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as
an antitheft measure.
If two of the keys to your vehicle are close
together, e.g., on the same key ring, when you
try to start the vehicle, this could cause inter-
ference in the immobilizer system and result in
the vehicle not starting. If this should occur,
remove one of the keys from the key ring before
trying to start the vehicle again.
NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing condition: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

05 Locks and alarm
Remote keys and key blades
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121 Remote keys
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Your vehicle is equipped with two coded
remote key transmitters with integrated ignition
keys called Key Integrated Remote (KIR).
The remote key transmitters will also activate
or allow "keyless" entry into the passenger
compartment or the tailgate. These transmit-
ters use a radio frequency that will enable you
to lock/unlock all doors and the tailgate from a
distance of 10 – 15 feet (3 – 5 meters). They will
also activate or deactivate your vehicle's alarm
system(s). The vehicle can also be locked/
unlocked with the key.If one of the transmitters is misplaced, a
replacement can be purchased from your near-
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Unlock
Unlock tailgate
"Panic" function
Approach lighting
Lock
Fold key blade in/out
Using the remote key
UnlockPress this button once to unlock the driver's
door only. Wait for at least 1 second and press
the button again (within 10 seconds) to unlock
all doors, and the tailgate.
Tailgate unlock
Press this button to unlock the tailgate (without
unlocking the other doors). This function will
not open the tailgate.
Panic function
For more information on this function, see
page 127.
Approach lighting
Press this button when approaching the vehi-
cle at night to light up the interior courtesy light,
parking lights, license plate lights and the lights
in the door mirrors.
Lock
Press once to lock all doors, and the tailgate.
Fold key blade in/out
Press to extend the key blade. This button
must also be pressed when the key blade is
folded back into the slot in the side of the
remote key unit.

05 Locks and alarm
Locking and unlocking
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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from
the inside
The switch on the driver's door armrest can be
used to lock or unlock all doors and the tail-
gate, and to set the alarm.
Each door can also be locked with the lock
button on the respective door and opened by
pulling the door handle on the door.
Automatic lockingThe function locks the doors automatically
when the vehicle's speed exceeds approxi-
mately 5 mph (7 km/h). The doors will then
remain locked until a door in opened from the
inside or if all of the doors are unlocked from
the control panel in the driver's door.This function can be activated/deactivated
from the control panel in the driver's door.
Activating/deactivating automatic
locking
1.
Turn the ignition key to position I or II.
2.
Press the READ button on the left-side
steering wheel lever to erase any mes-
sages that may be displayed in the infor-
mation display.
3. Depress the central locking button on the
control panel until a new message about
the locking status is displayed.
The message
AUTOLOCK ON (the doors will
be locked when the vehicle begins to move) or
AUTOLOCK OFF will be displayed.
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Locking the glove compartmentThe glove compartment can be locked with the
master key.
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Unlocking the tailgateThe tailgate lock is incorporated in the central
locking system and is locked or unlocked when
all doors are locked/unlocked.
The tailgate can be unlocked by:
•Pressing UNLOCK on the remote key
twice.
•Using the central locking button on the
driver's door.

05 Locks and alarm
Child safety locks
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126* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Child safety locks in the rear doors
Manual child safety locks – rear doors/
tailgate
The controls are located on the rear door jambs
and at the lower edge of the tailgate. Use a key
or small screwdriver to adjust these controls.
The door/tailgate cannot be opened
from the inside. The door/tailgate can be
opened from the outside.
The door/tailgate locks function nor-
mally.
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Child safety lock in the tailgate
WARNING
Remember, in the event of an accident, the
rear seat passengers cannot open the doors
from the inside with the buttons in position
A.
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Power child locks*To prevent the rear doors from being opened
from the inside:
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition key to at least
position 1.
2. Press the button shown above.
Indicator light in the button ON: the doors
cannot be opened from the inside. Normal
operation from the outside.
Indicator light in the button OFF: the doors
can be opened from the inside.

05 Locks and alarm
Alarm
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The alarm is automatically armed whenever
you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors
a number of points on the vehicle. The follow-
ing conditions will set off the alarm:
•The hood is forced open.
•The tailgate is forced open.
•A door is forced open.
•The ignition switch is tampered with.
•If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the vehicle is equipped with
the optional movement sensor).
•The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle
is equipped with the optional inclination
sensor).
•The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).
•The siren is disconnected when the alarm
is disarmed.
Arming the alarm1.
Press the LOCK button on the remote key.
2. Lock the vehicle using the key blade in the
driver's door or press the central lock but-
ton on the driver's door with the door open.
One long flash of the turn signals will confirm
that the alarm is armed.
Disarming the alarmPress the UNLOCK button on the remote key
or unlock the doors with the key blade.
Turning off (stopping) the alarmIf the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote
key or by unlocking the driver's door with the
key blade.
Visual alarm signalThe visual alarm signal is given by flashing all
turn signals and turning on the interior lighting
for approximately 5 minutes.
Audible alarm signalAn audible alarm signal is given by a battery
powered siren. One alarm cycle lasts for
25 seconds.
"Panic" buttonIn an emergency situation, this feature can be
used to attract attention.
Activate the "panic" button by pressing the red
button on the remote key ( see page 121 for
illustration) for at least 3 seconds or by press-
ing this button twice within 3 seconds. The turn
signals will flash, and the vehicle's horn will
sound.
The function can be turned off by pressing any
of the buttons on the remote key or will stopautomatically after 25 seconds. When a button
is pressed, there is a 5 second delay before the
panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the vehicle.
LED alarm status signalsThe status of the alarm system is indicated by
the red LED at the top of the dash:
•LED off – the alarm is not armed
•LED flashes once per second – the alarm
is armed
•LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is
switched on – the alarm has been triggered
•Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has
been detected in the alarm system, a mes-
sage will be displayed in the text window.
Contact a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm systemIf the vehicle is unlocked with the remote, the
vehicle will re-lock and the alarm will re-arm
after 2 minutes unless a door or the tailgate has
been opened.

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128* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General information............................................................................... 130
Fuel requirements................................................................................. 131
Refueling............................................................................................... 133
Starting the vehicle............................................................................... 135
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock................................................ 137
Economical driving................................................................................ 138
Difficult driving conditions..................................................................... 139
Automatic transmission........................................................................ 140
Jump starting........................................................................................ 143
All Wheel Drive*..................................................................................... 144
Brake system........................................................................................ 145
Stability system..................................................................................... 147
Front/rear park assist*........................................................................... 149
Towing.................................................................................................. 151
Towing a trailer...................................................................................... 153
Detachable trailer hitch......................................................................... 156
Load carriers (accessory)...................................................................... 157
Cold weather precautions..................................................................... 158
Before a long distance trip.................................................................... 159
Blind Spot Information System............................................................. 160

06 Starting and driving
Fuel requirements
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WARNING
Driving with the tailgate open: Driving with
the tailgate open could lead to poisonous
exhaust gases entering the passenger com-
partment.
•If the tailgate must be kept open for any
reason, proceed as follows:
•Close the windows
•Set the ventilation system control to air
flow to floor, windshield and side win-
dows and blower control to its highest
setting.
Weight distribution affects handlingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which means that the
steering wheel has to be turned more than
might seem appropriate for the curvature of a
bend.
This ensures good stability and reduces the
risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these
properties can alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the cargo area, the less
the tendency to understeer.
Handling, roadholdingVehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure
all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check
that the tires are inflated to the recommendedpressure according to the vehicle load. See
"Tire pressure" section.
Loads should be distributed so that capacity
weight or maximum permissible axle loads are
not exceeded.
Conserving electrical currentKeep the following in mind to help minimize
battery drain:
•When the engine is not running, avoid turn-
ing the ignition key to position II (see
page 137). Many electrical systems (the
audio system, the optional infotainment/
navigation systems, power windows, etc)
will function with the ignition key in position
I. This position reduces drain on the bat-
tery.
•Please keep in mind that using systems,
accessories, etc that consume a great deal
of current when the engine is not running
could result in the battery being completely
drained.
NOTE
A warning message will be displayed in the
text window in the instrument panel when
the battery charge is low.