ignition VOLVO XC90 2015 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically regulates wiperspeed.
Right-side steering wheel lever
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel for adjusting sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen activating the rain sensor, the engine must be 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 make additional 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 another wiper position. The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in ignition mode
0.
The rain sensor is also automatically deactivated when 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 the vehicle in an automatic car wash if the engine is running or if the ignition is left in mode I or
II . The symbol in the instrument panel will go
out. If the rain sensor is not deactivated, the wipers may start inadvertently in the car washand could be damaged.
Activating/deactivating the memory function
The rain sensor's memory function can be set to activate the rain sensor each time the engine isstarted: 1. In the center display, select
SettingsMy
Car
Wipers
2. Activate by selecting the Rain Sensor
Memory box.
Deactivate by deselecting the
Rain Sensor
Memory box.
Related information
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 154)
• Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 522)
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 157)

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.161
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 that
activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs, put the ignition in mode I or 0 and wait
for a short period before operating the seat again. The power seat(s) can be adjusted for a short period 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. 163)
• Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 161)
• Using the power seat memory function
*
(p. 162)
• Manually operated front seats (p. 160)
• Turning seat heating
* on and off (p. 191)
• Turning front seat ventilation
* on and off
(p. 193)
• Easy access to and from the driver seat (p. 167)
Adjusting power front seats
*
The power front seat(s) can be adjusted to many positions 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 control up/down
Move the seat forward/rearward by moving the control forward/rearward
Change backrest tilt by moving the control forward/rearward
Only one of the power seat's controls can beused at the same time. The front seat backrests can be folded down completely.
Related information
• Power front seats
* (p. 161)
• Using the power seat memory function
*
(p. 162)
• Multifunctional front seats
* (p. 163)
• Seat belts (p. 58)

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.163
2.
Press and release the M button. The indica-
tor light in the button will illuminate.
3. Press button 1, 2 or 3 within 3 seconds to
store the current position of the seat/ mirrors/head-up display in the selected but-ton.
> When the position has been stored in the selected button, an audible signal will sound and the indicator light in the M but-
ton will go out.
If none of the buttons (1, 2 or 3) is pressedwithin 3 seconds, the indicator light in the M but-
ton will go out and the position will not be stored.
The seat/mirrors/head-up display must be moved before a new position can be stored.
Using a stored positionA stored position can be used when one of thefront doors is opened or closed:
Front door open
–Press one of the bottons ( 1–3 ) briefly. The
seat, door mirrors and head-up display will move to the positions stored in that button.
Front door closed
–Press and hold one of the buttons ( 1–3 ) until
the seat, door mirrors and head-up display have moved to the positions stored in thatbutton. The seat, door mirrors and head-up display willstop automatically if the button is released beforethe they have reached the stored positions.
WARNING
•
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should neverbe left unattended in the vehicle.
• Movement of the seat can be STOPPEDat any time by pressing any button on thepower seat control panel.
• 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.
• The seat rails on the floor must not beobstructed in any way when the seat is inmotion.
Related information
•
Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 161)
• Power front seats
* (p. 161)
Multifunctional front seats *
In addition to the adjustment settings offered by the power seat controls, the multifunction controlprovides additional possibilities for convenienceand comfort.
Multifunction control on the side of the seat
The multifunction control can be used to adjust lumbar support, the backrest's side bolsters andthe length of the seat cushion. The adjustmentsettings made with the control are shown in the center display * and certain settings can be made
directly from the center display.
Center displayThe adjustment settings for the driver and pas- senger seats made using the multifunction con-trol are shown in the center display. If only oneseat is adjusted, the settings are shown in thecenter of the display. If both seats are adjusted,

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.167
Easy access to and from the driver seat
The
Easy Ingress & Egress function can be
used to make getting into and out of the driver's seat easier.
Easy egressTo make getting out of the driver's seat easier, the seat is lowered, the side bolsters deflate andthe seat cushion retracts at the same time. The easy egress function must be activated in the center display. 1. Move the gear selector to the P position.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Unbuckle the seat belt.
4. Open the driver's door. > The seat, side bolsters and seat cushionall move at the same time to a position that makes it easier to leave the seat.
Easy ingressThe seat remains in the easy egress positionwhen the driver leaves the vehicle. When thedriver returns to the vehicle, the seat is in a posi-tion to make sitting down easier. When the driveris seated, has buckled the seat belt and has put the ignition in at least mode 1, the seat will return
to the driver's preferred position.
Activating/deactivating the function1. In the center display, select SettingsMy
Car
Seats.
2. Activate/deactivate the function by select- ing/deselecting the
Easy Ingress & Egressbox.
Related information
• Power front seats
* (p. 161)
• Ignition modes (p. 355)
Adjusting the second row head restraints
The center head restraint in the second row of seats can be adjusted to suit the height of theseat's occupant. The outboard head restraints can be folded down * for a better rear view.
Adjusting the center head restraint
Center head restraint button

LOADING AND STORAGE
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
202 Unlocking the glove compartment
1. This function can be deactivated from the
center display's Function or Settings view:
• Go to Function view and tap
Private
locking locked.
• Go to settings and select
My CarLocking. Deselect the Private Lockingbox.
> A pop-up window will appear.
2. Specify the code to be used to lock the glove compartment and tap
Confirm.
> The glove compartment will be unlocked.
Using the glove compartment as a cooler *The glove compartment can be used to cool drinks or food and the cooling feature functionswhen the climate system is active (i.e., when the ignition is in mode II or when the engine is run-
ning).
Cooling activated
Cooling deactivated
–Activate/deactivate cooling by moving the control as far as possible toward the passen-ger compartment/glove compartment.
Related information
• Passenger compartment storage spaces (p. 200)
• Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 233)
Tunnel console The tunnel console, located between the front seats, contains a 12-volt electrical socket, cupholders and storage spaces, etc.
Storage space
Storage space with cup holders for the driver and passenger and a 12-volt socket
Storage space and USB/AUX sockets under the armrest
Climate control panel for the rear seats
*
NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitive to metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.

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trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian.
Failure to follow the points above could result in electrical shock and/or serious injury.Status indicationAn LED (Light Emitting Diode) on the socket indicates its status:
Status indicator lightSocket statusAction
Steady green lightThe socket is providing current to a connected device.None.
Flashing orange lightThe socket's voltage converter is too hot (the connected device draws too much current, etc. or the temperature in the passenger compartment is very high).Unplug the device, let the converter cool down and plug in the device again.
The connected device draws too much current (constantly or currently) or is not functioning properly.None. The device should not be plugged into the socket.
Indicator light offThe socket has not detected a plugged in device.Be sure the device is correctly plugged into the socket.
The socket is not active.Put the vehicle's ignition in at least mode I.
The socket has been active but has been deactivated.Start the engine and/or charge the start battery.
If a problem persists, have the socket checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

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12-volt socket in the tunnel console
12-volt socket in the tunnel console for the front seats
12-volt socket in the tunnel console for the second row of seats
The electrical sockets can be used for 12-volt devices such as monitors, MP3 players and cellphones. For the sockets to provide electrical cur- rent, the ignition must be in at least mode
I.
WARNING
Always keep the sockets covered when not in use.
CAUTION
Max. current provided is 10 A (120 W) if one socket is used at a time. If both of the sock-ets in the tunnel console are used at thesame time, the max. current provided persocket is 7.5 A (90 W) If a tire sealing system's compressor is being used, no other device should be connected toany of the other sockets while the compres-sor is operating.
12-volt socket in the cargo area
12-volt socket in the cargo area
Fold down the cover to access the socket. Max. current provided is 10 A (120 W).
NOTE
The 12-volt socket in the cargo area provides electrical current even when the ignition isswitched off. Using the socket while theengine is not running will drain the battery.
Related information
• Passenger compartment storage spaces (p. 200)
• Ignition modes (p. 355)

LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.217
Arming the alarm
–Lock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's lock button, pressing the outer indenta- tion for locking on one of the door handles1
or by pressing the tailgate's rubberized pres-sure plate 1
.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power tail- gate *, the button on the lower edge of the
tailgate can also be used to lock the vehicle and arm the alarm.
Disarming the alarm
–Unlock the vehicle by pressing the remote key's unlock button, pressing the pressure-sensitive area on the inside of one of the door handles 1
or by pressing the tailgate's
rubberized pressure plate 1
.
Turning off a triggered (sounding) alarm
–Press the remote key's unlock button or put the ignition in mode I by turning the start
knob to START and releasing it.
Alarm signalsThe following occurs if the alarm has been trig- gered:
• A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until the alarm is turned off
• Passenger compartment lighting illuminatesand all turn signals flash for 5 minutes oruntil the alarm is turned off If the door that triggered the alarm is left open,
the alarm cycle will be repeated 10 times.
Alarm indicatorA red indicator light on the upper side of the dashboard shows the alarm's status:
• Indicator off: the alarm is disarmed
• Indicator flashes once every two seconds: the alarm is armed
• Indicator flashes quickly after the alarm hasbeen disarmed until the ignition has been put in mode
I (turn the start knob to START and
release it): the alarm has been triggered
Related information
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 218)
• Deactivating the alarm without a functioningremote key (p. 218)
1
Models withe the optional Passive Entry only.

LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Automatically arming/disarming the alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection.
If the vehicle has been unlocked with the remote key (and the alarm has been disarmed) but nodoor or the tailgate has been opened within2 minutes, the vehicle will automatically relockand the alarm will re-arm. In certain markets, the alarm will be re-armed automatically after a slight delay after the driver'sdoor has been opened and closed without beinglocked.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 216)
• Deactivating the alarm without a functioning remote key (p. 218)
Deactivating the alarm without a functioning remote key
If the remote key is not functioning properly, the alarm can be turned off and the vehicle can bestarted as follows:
1. Unlock and open the driver's door with the detachable key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.
Location of the back-up key reader in the cup holder
2. Place the remote key on the back-up keyreader in the tunnel console's cup holder.
3. Turn the start knob to START and release it.
> The alarm will turn off.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 216)
• Detachable key blade (p. 227)
• Starting the engine (p. 356)
• Automatically arming/disarming the alarm (p. 218)
Child safety locks
Child safety locks help prevent children from inadvertently opening one of the rear doors frominside the vehicle.
Electronic * activation/deactivationThe electronic child safety locks can be acti- vated/deactivated as long as the ignition is notcompletely switched off and this can be done forup to two minutes after the engine has beenswitched off if no door has been opened. To activate:
Child safety lock button on the driver door control panel
1. Switch on the ignition or start the engine.

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2. Press the button on the driver's door control
panel. >
Rear child lock Activated will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and the indicator light in the button will illuminateto show that the child safety locking func-tion is activated.
While the child safety locks are activated:
• the rear door windows can only be opened from the driver door control panel
• the rear doors cannot be opened from theinside
To deactivate:
–Press the button in the driver door control panel. >
Rear child lock Deactivated will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and the indicator light in the button will go out toshow that the child safety locking functionis deactivated.
When the ignition is switched off, the current set-ting for the child safety locks will be stored. If thelocks were activated at that time, they will con-tinue to be activated when the ignition isswitched on again.
Manual activation/deactivation
Manual child safety locks in the rear doors
–Use the detachable key blade in the remote key to adjust these controls.
The rear doors can only be opened from the outside.
The rear doors can be opened from the inside or the outside.
NOTE
• Each control on the respective doors control that door only, not both doors.
• There are no manual child safety locks onmodels equipped with the electronicoption.
Related information
• Detachable key blade (p. 227)
• Ignition modes (p. 355)