sensor VOLVO XC90 2015 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Related information
•Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Warning symbols in the instrument panel (p. 134)
• Door and seat belt reminders (p. 61)
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays vehicle- and driv- ing-related information.
Gauges, indicators and symbols in the
instrument panel
Left side
• Speedometer
• Trip odometer
• Odometer
• Cruise control/speed limiter information
• Road sign information
Center
•
Indicator and warning symbols
• Ambient temperature sensor
• Clock •
Messages (and in certain cases also graph- ics)
• Distance to empty tank
• Door and seat belt status
• Compass and altimeter
• Media player
• Navigation system map
• Cell phone
• Voice control
Right side
• Tachometer
• Fuel gauge
• Gear shift indicator
• Current driving mode
• ECO gauge
• Start/Stop function's status
• Current fuel consumption
• App menu (activated using the right-side steering wheel keypad)

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by moving the lever forward. Return to low beams by moving the lever toward the steering wheel. The
symbol will illuminate in the instrument
panel when the high beams are on.
Active high beamsThe active high beam system uses a camera at the upper edge of the windshield to detect theheadlights of oncoming vehicles or the taillightsof a vehicle directly ahead. When this happens,the headlights will automatically switch from highbeams to low beams. When the camera no longer detects the head- lights/taillights of other vehicles, your headlightswill switch back to high beams after several sec-onds.
OperationActivate/deactivate this function by turning the ring on the left-side steering wheel lever to
.
If the ring is not in this position, toggling between high and low beams must be done manually. If the ring is turned to another position while the high beams are on, the headlights will automati-cally switch to low beams. A white symbol (
) in the instrument panel
indicates that the function has been activated. When the high beams are on, the symbol will change to blue.
NOTE
•Keep the windshield in front of the cam- era free of ice, snow, dirt, etc.
• Do not mount or in any way attach any-thing on the windshield that couldobstruct the camera.
If a message is displayed in the instrument panel saying that active high beams are temporarilyunavailable, switching between high and lowbeams will have to be done manually. However, the light switch can remain in the
position.
The same applies if a message saying that the windshield sensors are blocked and the
symbol are displayed. The symbol will go
out if this happens. Automatic high beams may be temporarily unavailable (e.g., in heavy fog or rain). When thesystem becomes active again or if the sensors inthe windshield are no longer obscured, the mes- sages will disappear and the
symbol will
illuminate.
WARNING
• Automatic high beams are a driving aid designed to help provide the best possi-ble headlight illumination in good drivingconditions.
• The driver is always responsible for man-ually toggling between high and lowbeams when this is required by traffic orweather conditions.
CAUTION
In the following situations, it may be neces- sary to switch between high and low beamsmanually:
• In heavy fog or rain
• In blowing snow or slush
• In bright moonlight
• In freezing rain
• In areas with dim street lighting
• When oncoming vehicles have dim front lighting
• If there are pedestrians on or near theroad
• If there are reflective objects, such assigns, near the road
• When oncoming vehicles' lights areobscured by e.g., fences, bushes, etc.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Opening/closing the App menu
–Press the App menu (1). The App menu cannot be opened if there are unread/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 period of 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 selections using 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. 129)
Using the windshield wipers
Before using the wipers, ice and snow should be 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 sweepMove the lever down and release it for a single sweep.
Wipers offMove the lever to position 0 to turn off
the windshield wipers.
Interval wipersSet the wiper interval speed by moving the thumb wheel upward or downward.
Continuous wipersMove the lever upward for the wipers to operate at normal speed.
Move the lever upward to the next posi- tion for maximum wiper speed.
Related information
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 157)
• Activating/deactivating the rain sensor (p. 155)
• Windshield and headlight washers (p. 156)

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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)

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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-off function, 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 gear1. In the center display, select SettingsMy
Car
Wipers.
2. Activate/deactivate by selecting/deselecting the
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.
NOTE
On vehicles with the optional rain sensor, the tailgate wiper will be activated when reverseis selected, if the rain sensor is activated andit is raining.
Related information
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 154)
• Windshield and headlight washers (p. 156)
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir (p. 524)
• Activating/deactivating the rain sensor(p. 155)
Steering wheel The steering wheel has controls for the horn, certain optional driver support systems, menus/messages and paddles for manually shifting gears
*.

CLIMATE
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Climate control system
The vehicle is equipped with Electronic Climate Control (ECC) that cools, heats, dehumidifiesand filters the air in the passenger compartment.
2-zone climate system
2-zone system climate zones
The 2-zone climate system makes it possible to set the left- and right-side temperatures sepa-rately. All climate system settings are made from the center display and the buttons in the center con-sole.
4-zone climate system *
4-zone system climate zones
The 4-zone climate system makes it possible to set the left- and right-side temperatures sepa-rately for the front and rears seats. All climate system settings are made from the center display and the buttons in the center con-sole. Settings for the rear seats can also bemade from the climate system panel on the rearside of the tunnel console.
Related information
•Climate system sensors (p. 177)
• Perceived temperature (p. 176)
• Climate system controls (p. 180)
• Air quality (p. 177)
• Air distribution (p. 194)
• Air conditioning refrigerant (p. 541)
Perceived temperature
The climate system regulates passenger com- partment temperature based on the perceivedtemperature, not on the actual one.
The selected passenger compartment tempera- ture is based on a physical perception relating tothe current ambient temperature, air flow, humid-ity, sunlight in the passenger compartment, etc. The system's sunlight sensor monitors the side of the car where sunlight is entering the passengercompartment. This means that the actual tem-perature may differ between the right and leftsides of the compartment, even if the tempera-ture setting is the same for both sides.
Related information
• Climate system sensors (p. 177)
• Climate control system (p. 176)

CLIMATE
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Climate system sensors The climate system's sensors help regulate the passenger compartment temperature, humiditylevel, etc.
Location of the sensors
Humidity sensor: in the rearview mirror con- sole.
Ambient temperature sensor: in the pas- senger's side door mirror.
Passenger compartment temperature sen- sor: near the center console buttons.
Sunlight sensor: on the upper side of the dashboard.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with cloth- ing or other objects.
Related information
•Climate control system (p. 176)
• Perceived temperature (p. 176)
Air quality
The materials used in the passenger compart- ment have been selected and designed to bepleasant and comfortable, even for people withasthma or other types of allergies.
Materials in the passenger compartmentThe materials used have been developed to help minimize the amount of dust and make the cabineasier to keep clean. All floor mats can be easily removed for cleaning. Use car cleaning products recommended byVolvo. Only use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and fol-low the instructions included with the car careproduct.
Air filtering systemsIn addition to the passenger compartment filter, the Clean Zone Interior Package * and the Interior
Air Quality System * contribute to a cleaner pas-
senger compartment environment.
Related information
• Passenger compartment air filter (p. 179)
• Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
* (p. 178)
• Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)
*
(p. 178)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 527)

CLIMATE
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Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) *
The Clean Zone Interior Package includes a number of features that help further reduce aller-genic substances in the passenger compart-ment.
CZIP includes the following:
• An enhanced blower function that starts the blower when the vehicle is unlocked with theremote key to fill the passenger compart-ment with fresh air. This function starts auto-matically when required and shuts off auto-matically after a short period or if one thedoors is opened. The time for which theblower operates decreases gradually due toreduced need until the vehicle is four yearsold.
• The Interior Air Quality System (IAQS).
NOTE
In order to retain the CZIP standard, the IAQS filter must be replaced at the specified inter-vals. Consult your Volvo retailer.
See also the CZIP brochure for additional infor- mation.
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
*
The Interior Air Quality System uses a multifilter and an air quality sensor to remove gases, parti-cles and other contaminants from the air enter-ing the passenger compartment.
The IAQS sensor monitors increased levels of contaminants in the outside air and if contami-nants are detected, the air intake closes and theair inside the passenger compartment is recircu-lated, i.e., no outside air enters the vehicle. The fil-ter also cleans recirculated passenger compart-ment air.
NOTE
• The air quality sensor should always be engaged in order to obtain the best air inthe passenger compartment.
• Recirculation is limited in cold weather toavoid fogging.
• If the insides of the windows start fog-ging, disengage the air quality sensor.Use the defroster function to increaseairflow to the front, side, and rear win-dows.
NOTE
In order to retain the CZIP standard, the IAQS filter must be replaced at the specified inter-vals. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Activating/deactivating IAQSTo change the setting for IAQS activation/deacti- vation:
1. In the center display's Settings view, go to
Climate.
2. Activate/deactivate IAQS by selecting/dese- lecting the
Air Quality Sensor box.
Related information
• Air quality (p. 177)
• Passenger compartment air filter (p. 179)
• Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)
*
(p. 178)

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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Loading
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number ofpassengers, the amount of cargo, the weight ofany accessories that may be installed, etc.
Tailgate opening button on the lighting panel
Open the tailgate by pressing the button on the lighting panel, pressing the
button on the
remote key or by using the optional foot move- ment sensor under the rear bumper.
Loading recommendations
• Load objects in the cargo compartment against the backrest whenever possible.
• If the backrests of the second row seats arefolded down, they should not be in contactthe front seat backrests. This could impede the function of the Whiplash ProtectionSystem (WHIPS).
• Unstable loads can be secured to the loadanchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-ings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parking brakewhen loading or unloading long objects. Thegear selector can be knocked out of positionby long loads, which could set the vehicle inmotion.
WARNING
•
Stop the engine, put the gear selector in P
, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
• The vehicle's driving characteristics may change depending on the weight and dis-tribution of the load.
• A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces aforce of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in ahead-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
• The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 2 in.(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
WARNING
•
Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure theload to help prevent shifting during sud-den stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.
• Always secure the load to help prevent itfrom moving in the event of sudden stops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in
P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Raising/lowering the rear-end of the vehicle *
Using the buttons on the read edge of the cargo compartment, the rear-end of the vehicle (thelevel of the cargo compartment floor) can beraised or lowered for easier loading or to make attaching a trailer 1
simpler.
1 An accessory trailer hitch can be purchased from a Volvo retailer.