steering wheel VOLVO XC90 2015 Owner's Guide

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Windshield and headlight washers
Use the windshield/headlight washers to help improve visibility.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function
–Move the right-side steering wheel lever toward the wheel to start the windshield andheadlight washers.
> After the lever is released the wipers make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
• Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should bethoroughly wet when the wipers are inoperation.
• Avoid using the washers if the fluid reser-voir is frozen or empty to help avoid dam-age to the pump.
When the washing system is used, the length of time that the windshield washers operatedepends on the ambient temperature. In coldweather, the amount of washer fluid used willalso be increased automatically to help improvecleaning.
Heated washer nozzles
*The washer nozzles are heated automatically incold weather to help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing.
High-pressure headlight washing *High-pressure headlight washing consumes alarge quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, theheadlights are washed once for every five timesthe windshield is washed.
Reduced washingWhen approx. 1 US quart (1 liter) of washer fluidremains in the reservoir, the headlights will nolonger be washed to conserve fluid. A text message and the
symbol will be dis-
played in the instrument panel to remind the driver to fill the washer fluid reservoir.
Related information
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir (p. 524)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 154)
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 157)

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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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
*.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Steering wheel keypads and paddles *
Driver support system controls13
Paddles for manually shifting gears
*
Keypad for voice controls, adjusting the head-up display*accessing menus and mes-
sages, and handling phone calls
Horn
The horn is located in the steering wheel hub.
Related information
• Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 159)
• Turning steering wheel heating
* on and off
(p. 189)
• Cruise Control (CC) (p. 248)
• Speed limiter (SL)
* (p. 283)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 252)
• Distance Alert
* (p. 314)
• Pilot Assist
* (p. 259)
• Steering wheel paddles
* (p. 370)
• Voice control (p. 120)
• Head-up display (HUD)
* (p. 117) •
Using the instrument panel App menu (p. 153)
• Phone (p. 387)
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Cruise control *, Speed limiter *, Adaptive cruise control *, Distance alert * and Pilot Assist *.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to various positions.
Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steering wheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel's height and reach can be adjusted. To do so:
1. Push the lever down to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable posi- tion.
3. Pull back the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to pull into place, press the steering wheel lightly at thesame time as you pull the lever.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional speed-dependent power steering, the level ofsteering force can be adjusted. The force level isadjusted according to the vehicle's speed.
Related information
• Steering wheel (p. 157)
• Adjustable steering force
* (p. 308)
Seats
The vehicle can be equipped with 5 or 7 seats *.
The front seats can be adjusted electroncially or manually. The second and third row seats areadjusted primarily manually.
The adjustment settings for the power front seats *, door mirrors and the head-up display can
be stored in memory buttons. Using the multi-function control *, comfort in the
front seats can be further enhance by e.g., adjust- ing the lumbar support or extending the length ofthe front seat cushion. The rear seats can be folded down and their head restraints can be adjusted. The second rowseats can be moved forward/rearward and theirbackrest tilt can also be changed.
Related information
• Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 161)
• Adjusting function settings in the multifunc- tional front seats
* (p. 165)
• Manually operated front seats (p. 160)
• Using the power seat memory function
*
(p. 162)
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 170)
• Getting into and out of the third row of seats (p. 172)

CLIMATE
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Climate system controls
Climate system functions are controlled using buttons on the center console, the center dis-play and the climate system panel on the rear side of the tunnel console *.
Overview of climate system controls
Climate system controls in the center display
Defroster buttons on the center console
Climate system panel on the rear side of the tunnel console *
Related information
•Climate system controls in the center display (p. 180)
• Climate control system (p. 176)
• Rear climate system controls on the tunnelconsole (p. 182) •
Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 187)
• Climate system voice commands (p. 122)
Climate system controls in the center display
All climate system functions can be controlled from the center display's climate bar and Cli-mate view.
Climate barThe most common climate system functions can be controlled from the climate bar.
Temperature control for the driver and pas- senger sides.
Control for heated * and ventilated * driver/
passenger seats and heated steering wheel *.
Button for opening Climate view. The graphic in the button shows the activated climatesystem settings.

CLIMATE
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Automatically activating/deactivating the defrosting function when the engine isstarted
The rear window/door mirror/windshield heating*
can be set to start automatically when the engine is started. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view and select Climate.
2. Activate/deactivate the respective defroster functions when the engine is started by selecting/deselecting the boxes for
Auto
Electric Front Defroster and Auto Electric
Rear Defroster.
The heating function will switch off automatically
when the window/mirror is sufficiently warm and the ice/condensation has disappeared.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 180)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 180)
• Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 187)
• Air conditioning (p. 190)
• Turning recirculation on and off (p. 186)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 195)
• Setting the blower speed (p. 183)
• Automatic climate control (p. 179)
• Turning front seat ventilation
* on and off
(p. 193) •
Turning steering wheel heating
* on and off
(p. 189)
Turning steering wheel heating * on
and off
The steering wheel can be heated electrically for added comfort.
Activating/deactivating steering wheel
heating
Buttons for heated steering wheel and seats in the cli- mate bar
1. Tap the driver side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's climate bar to open the steering wheel and seat heatingcontrols. If the vehicle is not equipped with the optional heated or ventilated seats, the but-ton for steering wheel heating will be directlyaccessible in the climate bar.

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repeatedly to select one of four levels:
Off,High, Middle or Low.
> The level changes and is displayed in the button.
Automatic steering wheel heatingThe automatic function starts heating the steer- ing wheel when the temperature is sufficientlycold and turns it off automatically when the wheelis sufficiently warm. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Under
Auto Steering Wheel Heating
Level, select Off, Low, Middle or High to
activate/deactivate the automatic function.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 180)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 180)
• Steering wheel (p. 157)
Air conditioning
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies the air in the passenger compartment.
Activating/deactivating the main air conditioning unit
1. For the air conditioning to function optimally, close the side windows and laminated panor- amic roof *.
Air conditioning button in Climate view
2. Go to Climate view in the center display. 3.
Tap
AC.
> The air conditioning is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off).
NOTE
• For the air conditioning to function opti- mally, close the side windows and lamina- ted panoramic roof
*
• The air conditioning cannot be activated if the blower is set to
Off.
Activating/deactivating the rear air conditioning unit
*
Air conditioning button in the Rear climate tab in Cli-
mate view
1. Go to Climate view in the center display. 2. Go to
Rear climate.
3. Tap
3rd row climate.
> The air conditioning is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off).

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NOTE
Air conditioning for the third row of seats*
cannot be activated if the main air condition- ing unit or the air conditioning for the second row of seats * is/are deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the third row air conditioning when the engine is started
The air conditioning for the optional third row of seats 7
can be set to start automatically when the
engine is started. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Third Row Climate On At Engine
Start to activate/deactivate the air condition-
ing for the third row of seats when the engine is started.
Related information
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 180)
Turning seat heating
* on and off
The seats can be heated for added comfort in cold weather.
Activating/deactivating front seat heating
Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate bar
1. Tap the left or right side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's climate bar to open the steering wheel and seatheating controls. If the vehicle is not equipped with the optional heated steering wheel or ventilatedseats, the button for seat heating will bedirectly accessible in the climate bar. 2. Tap the seat heating button repeatedly to
select one of four levels:
Off, High, Middleor Low.
> The level changes and is displayed in the button.
Activating/deactivating rear seat heating
From the front seat *
Temperature buttons for Rear climate in Climate view
1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Under
Auto Driver Seat Heating Level andAuto Passenger Seat Heating Level,
select Off, Low, Middle or High to activate/
deactivate and to select the desired level.
7 Models with the optional 4-zone climate system only.

CLIMATE
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Turning front seat ventilation* on
and off
Seat ventilation can be used e.g., to help remove dampness from the seat occupant's clothing.
The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrests that draw air through theseat upholstery. The cooling effect increases asthe air in the passenger compartment becomescooler. This feature can be activated when theengine is running and it monitors the seat's tem-perature, sunlight in the passenger compartmentand the ambient temperature.
Activating/deactivating front seat ventilation
Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate bar
1. Tap the left or right side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's climate bar to open the steering wheel and seat con-trols. If the vehicle is not equipped with the optional heated steering wheel/seats, thebutton for seat ventilation will be directlyaccessible in the climate bar.
2. Tap the seat ventilation button repeatedly to select one of four levels:
Off, High, Middleor Low.
> The level changes and is displayed in the button.
NOTE
Seat ventilation cannot be started if the tem- perature in the passenger compartment is toolow. For use over extended periods, the setting
Low is recommended.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 180)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 180)

LOADING AND STORAGE
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Cargo space
The vehicle has flexible cargo capacity that makes it possible to load and secure largeobjects.
By folding down the backrests in the second and third rows * of seats, the cargo capacity of the
vehicle increases considerably. To make loading easier, the rear section of the vehicle can beraised and lowered using the pneumatic suspen- sion *. Use the load anchoring eyelets or the gro-
cery bag holder to secure objects and the cargo compartment cover helps conceal the load. The spare tire, jack and tools can be found under the cargo compartment's floor.
Related information
• Loading (p. 207)
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 213)
• Cargo net (p. 209)
• Grocery bag holder (p. 209)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 212)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 211)
Passenger compartment storage spaces
The following is an overview of the passenger compartment and its storage spaces.
Front seats
Storage spaces in the door panel, near the steering wheel, the glove compartment and the sun visors
Storage spaces, cup holders and 12-volt socket in the tunnel console
Second row of seats
Storage compartments in the door panels, cupholders in the center seat's backrest, storage pockets on the rearside of the front seat backrest, and 12-volt socket onthe rear side of the tunnel console