light VOLVO XC90 2015 Owner's Guide

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Ambient temperature sensor
The ambient temperature sensor displays the temperature outside the vehicle in the instrumentpanel.
Location of the ambient temperature sensor (tempera- ture shown here in degrees Celsius)
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is between 23° and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), a snowflakesymbol will be displayed next to the tempera-ture. This symbol serves as a warning for pos-sible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your
vehicle. At low speeds or when the vehicle is not mov- ing, the temperature readings may be slightlyhigher than the actual ambient temperature.
SettingsChanging measurement standard in the center display:
1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap
Settings.
2. Tap
SystemUnits.
3. Select measurement standard,
Metric,Imperial or US.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Climate system sensors (p. 177)
Clock The clock is displayed in the instrument panel and in the center display.
Location of the clock in the instrument panel
Certain messages and other information in the instrument panel may temporarily obscure theclock. In the center display, the clock is located at the upper right of the status bar.
Settings for date and time
Select SettingsSystemDate & Time in
the center display's Top view to change the for- mat for displaying date or time. Set the date and time by tapping the up or down arrows on the center display.

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Automatic time
The function Automatic Time is also available,
which adjusts the time zone automatically, depending on the vehicle's location. If
Automatic
Time has not been selected, set the date and
time manually by tapping the up or down arrows on the center display.
Daylight savings timeIn certain countries, an automatic change to day- light savings time can be selected by activating
Auto. If the automatic change is not available,
change to daylight savings time by selecting Onor Off.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Center display overview (p. 29)
• Using the center display (p. 46)
Head-up display (HUD)
*
The head-up display provides information such as speed, cruise control functions, navigation,traffic sign information, incoming phone calls,etc. at the base of the windshield in the driver'sfield of vision.
Incoming phone call
Text and symbols are projected on the wind- shield, enabling the driver to see this informationwithout taking his/her eyes off the road. Thisinformation is only visible from the driver's seat.
CAUTION
The HUD's projection unit is located in the dashboard. Avoid scratching or placingobjects on the unit's glass surface.
Example of information in the head-up display. The infor- mation shown is generic and may vary slightly from mar-ket to market or in terms of units of measure
Speed
Cruise control
Navigation
Road signs
Symbols such as the following ones may appear temporarily in the HUD. If the warning symbol appears, read thewarning text in the instrument panel.
If the information symbol appears, read the warning text in the instrumentpanel.

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NOTE
If the Forward Collision Warning * is activated,
the information in the HUD will be replaced by a graphic for Forward Collision Warning.This graphic will illuminate even if the HUD isturned off.
A graphic for the Forward Collision Warning flashes to attract the driver's attention
NOTE
The driver's ability to see information in the HUD may be impeded by: • the use of polarizing sunglasses
• not sitting in the center of the driver's seat
• objects on the HUD projector glass onthe dashboard
• certain ambient lighting conditions
• certain types of vision problems, whichmay also result in headaches or eyestrain.
• Activating/deactivating and settings forHUD are only possible when an image isprojected on the windshield. The enginemust be running.
Activating/deactivating HUDHUD can be activated in two ways in the center display:
Via Function view
Tap the Head-up display but-
ton.
Via settings1. Tap Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarDisplays.
3. Select/deselect
Head-Up Display.
This selection can be saved as a personal setting in a driver profile.
Selecting display alternatives1. Tap Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarDisplaysHead-Up
Display Options.
Tap Go to the center display's Settings view and select
Driver Display & Head-up
Display.
3. Select :
Show Navigation In Head-Up
Display, Road Sign Information In Head-
Up Display, Show Driver Support In
Head-Up Display or Show Phone In
Head-Up Display.
This selection can be saved as a personal setting in a driver profile.
Adjusting HUD brightness and height position
The engine must be running before the HUD'sbrightness and height position can be adjusted.

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1.
Tap Head-up display adjustments in the
center display's Function view.
2. Use the right-side steering wheel keypad to adjust the HUD's brightness and height posi- tion on the windshield in the driver's field ofvision.
Reduce brightness
Increase brightness
Higher position
Lower position
Confirm
This selection can be saved as a personal setting in a driver profile.
Adapting brightnessThe brightness of the graphics displayed in the HUD are also automatically adjusted according toambient lighting conditions. HUD brightness isalso affected by adjustments to the brightness ofthe other displays in the vehicle.
Power front seat * memory functionThe position of the HUD can be stored in the power seat's memory function.
Replacing the windshieldVehicles with a head-up display have a specialtype of windshield meeting the requirements fordisplaying projected information. If the windshield has to be replaced, contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician orauthorized workshop. The correct type of replace-ment windshield must be used for a head-up dis-play.
Calibrating the horizontal positionIf the windshield has been replaced, it may benecessary to calibrate the HUD's horizontal posi-tion. This means that the projected image willhave to be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.To do so: 1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap
Settings.
2. Select
My CarDisplaysHead-Up
Display Calibration.
3. Use the buttons on the right-side steering wheel keypad to calibrate the horizontal posi- tion.
Rotate counterclockwise
Rotate clockwise
Confirm
CleaningWipe the glass covering the HUD projection unit carefully with a clean and dry (or very slightlydamp if necessary) microfiber cloth.

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Indicator symbols in the instrument panelThe indicator symbols alert the driver when cer- tain functions are activated, that a system isactively working or that a fault may have occur-red in a system or function.
SymbolExplanation
Information, see the text mes- sage in the instrument panel The information symbol illuminates in combination with a text mes-sage if one of the vehicle's sys-tems requires the driver's atten-tion. The information symbol canalso illuminate in combination withother symbols.
A
B
Brake system
SymbolExplanation
A
B
ABS brake system This symbol indicates a possible fault in the ABS braking function.The vehicle's normal brakes willstill function but without ABSbrake modulation.
A
B
Parking brake/Auto-brake This function keeps the vehicle at a standstill after it has stopped.The symbol is on when the func-tion is activated and the brakes orparking brake are being used.
Tire pressure system The symbol illuminates to indicate low tire pressure or a fault in thetire pressure system.
Malfunction indicator light (check engine light) This symbol will illuminate if there is a fault in the emissions controlsystem. If this happens, pleasehave your vehicle checked by atrained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible.
SymbolExplanation
Left/right turn signals Both turn signal indicators will flash when the hazard warningflashers are being used.
Forward lights
Active Bending Lights (ABL) This symbol will illuminate if there is a fault in the ABL system.
Automatic/active high beams on The symbol will be blue when the automatic high beams are on.
Automatic/active high beams off The symbol will be white when
the automatic high beams are off.
High beam indicator The symbol will illuminate when the high beams are on or whenhigh beam flash is being used.

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SymbolExplanation
Automatic/active high beams on The symbol will be blue when the automatic high beams are on. Theparking lights will also be on.
Automatic/active high beams off The symbol will be white when the automatic high beams are off. Theparking lights will be on.
High beams on The high beams and parking lights will be on.
Front fog lights The symbol illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
Rear fog lights The symbol illuminates when the rear fog lights are on.
Rain sensor The symbol illuminates when the rain sensor is on.
SymbolExplanation
Not in use
Stability system This symbol flashes when the sta- bility system is actively working tostabilize the vehicle. If the symbolglows steadily, there is a fault inthe system.
Stability system, sport mode This symbol illuminates when Sport mode is on. Sport modeoffers more active driving charac-teristics by monitoring movementof the accelerator pedal, steeringwheel and cornering by allowingmore lateral movement of the rearwheels before the stability systemis activated.
SymbolExplanation
Lane keeping aid White symbol: lane keeping aid on and marker lines detected. Gray symbol: lane keeping aid on and no marker lines detected. Yellow symbol: lane keeping aid active
Lane keeping aid and rain sen- sor White symbol: lane keeping aid on and marker lines detected. Rainsensor on. Gray symbol: lane keeping aid on and no marker lines detected.Rain sensor on.
AUS models
B Canadian models
Door/hood/tailgate/fuel filler door
reminder
If a door or the hood/tailgate/fuel filler door are not closed properly, the information or warningsymbol will illuminate and a graphic will be dis-played in instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in asafe place as soon as possible and close thedoor, etc.

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SymbolMeaning
Airbags Stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not continue driving. If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remainson after the vehicle has beenstarted, the airbag system's diag-nostic functions have detected afault. Have the system(s) inspec-ted by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician as soonas possible.
A
B
Brake system If this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level may be too low.Stop the vehicle in a safe placeand check the level in the brakefluid reservoir. See also the warn-ing following this table.
SymbolMeaning
A
B
Parking brake This symbol flashes while the parking brake is being applied andthen glows steadily when theparking brake has been set. If the symbol flashes in any other situation, this indicates a fault. Seethe text message in the instru-ment panel.
SymbolMeaning
Oil pressure If the symbol illuminates during driving, stop the vehicle, theengine oil level is too low. Stop theengine immediately and check theengine oil level. Add oil if neces-sary. If the oil level is normal andthe symbol remains illuminated,have the vehicle towed to thenearest authorized Volvo work-shop or trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Generator not charging This symbol illuminates during driving if a fault has occurred inthe electrical system. Contact anauthorized Volvo workshop ortrained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
AUS models
B Canadian models

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Lighting panel and controls
The lighting controls on the left-side steering wheel lever can be used to activate the vehicle'sexterior lighting. Instrument lighting brightnesscan be adjusted on the lighting panel.Ring on the steering wheel lever
PositionResult
With the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running:
• In the
US: the Daytime Run-
ning Lights (DRL) will be off
• In
Canada : the Daytime Run-
ning Lights will be on
• High beam flash can be used
AWith the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running:
• In the
US: the Daytime Run-
ning Lights will be off
• In
Canada : the Daytime Run-
ning Lights will be on
• High beam flash can be used
PositionResult
With the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running:
• The Daytime Running Lights will be
off
• The low beam headlights willbe
on
• High Beams/High Beam flash can be used
With the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running:
• The Daytime Running Lights will be
onB
(the low beam
headlights will automatically switch on in dark conditions orif the rear fog lights are on
• Tunnel detection
* will be acti-
vated
• Active High Beams (AHB) canbe activated
• High beam flash can be used
Active High Beams On/Off
A
The parking lights will be on in this position, even if the ignition is switched off. In dark conditions, the rear parking lights illumi-nate automatically when the tailgate is open, regardless of thecontrol's position or ignition mode.
B US models only: The use of Daytime Running Lights can beactivated/deactivated in the center display's Settings menu.

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NOTE
The use of Daytime Running Lights is recom- mended in the United States and is manda-
tory in Canada .
Volvo recommends using the position
whenever possible.
WARNING
• Daytime Running Lights are a driving aid designed to help make the vehicle visibleto other roads users.
• The driver is always responsible foradapting the use of Daytime RunningLights/headlights according to ambientlighting and weather conditions.
Lighting panel
Instrument lighting
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting display bright- ness
Illumination of the display and instrument lights will vary, depending on ignition mode. The display lighting is automatically subdued in darkness and the sensitivity is set with the thumbwheel.
Related information
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (p. 140)
• High and low beam headlights (p. 140)
Low beam headlights In dark ambient lighting conditions
, the low
beams will be activated automatically when the engine is started or the ignition is in mode II and
the left-side steering wheel lever's ring is turned to the
position.
If the ring is turned to
, the low beams will
be activated automatically when the engine is started or the ignition is in mode II, regardless of
the ambient lighting conditions.
Low beams
Left-side steering wheel lever ring
With the ring in the position, the low
beams will also be activated if the windshield wipers or rear fog lights are being used.
Related information
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (p. 140)
• Ignition modes (p. 355)

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Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The car monitors ambient lighting conditions. With the ring on the left-side steering wheel lever in the
position and the ignition in
mode II (or the engine running), the lights toggle
automatically between DRL and low beam head- lights.
Ring in the AUTO position.
NOTE
The use of Daytime Running Lights is recom- mended in the United States and is manda-
tory in Canada .
With the headlight ring in the 0 position: •
In the
US: DRL will be off
• In
Canada : DRL will be on
With the headlight ring in the
8
position
and the ignition in mode II or if the engine is running :
• In the
US: DRL will be off
• In
Canada : DRL will be on
With the headlight ring in the
position:
• DRL will be
on (the low beam headlights will
automatically switch on in dark conditions)
US models only : DRL can be deactivated in the
center display's Settings view. With
selected, a tunnel detection function
activates the low beams when the vehicle enters a tunnel. With the headlight ring in the
position:
• DRL will be
off and the low beam headlights
will be on
High and low beam headlights
When the engine is started, the low beams are activated automatically if the headlight control is in position
.
Steering wheel lever and ring
High beam flash
Toggle between high and low beams
High beam flashPull the lever slightly toward the steering wheel. The high beams illuminate until the lever isreleased.
Continuous high beamsContinuous high beams are available if the ring is turned to 9 or . Toggle to high beams
8 The parking lights will be on in this position, even if the ignition is switched off.
9 When the low beams are on.