warning VOLVO XC90 2015 Owners Manual

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Starting or moving a vehicle in safety mode82
Safety systems 83
Airbag system 83
Driver/passenger side airbags 84
Inflatable curtains 87
Side impact airbags 88
Rollover protection system 89
Whiplash protection system 89
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Trip computer92
Displaying trip computer information 92
Displaying trip statistics 94
HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System *94
Programming the HomeLink ®
Wire-
less Control System * 95
Instruments and controls 98
Adjusting the power door mirrors 100
Laminated panoramic roof *
101
Operating the laminated panoramic roof *
102
Power windows 104
Operating the power windows 104
Rearview mirror 105
Using sun shades 106
Settings view 106
Categories in Settings view 107
Changing system settings in Set- tings view 109
Linking a remote key to a driver profile 110
Changing settings in apps 111
Resetting the settings view 111
Resetting user data when the vehiclechanges owners 112
Driver profiles 112
Editing a driver profile 114

Importing/exporting a driver profile from/to a USB flash drive115
Ambient temperature sensor 116
Clock 116
Head-up display (HUD) *
117
Voice control 120
Using voice commands 121
Voice control for cell phones 121
Voice control for radio and media 122
Climate system voice commands 122
Navigation system voice commands 124
Voice control settings 125
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel 126
Instrument panel 128
Instrument panel App menu 129
Instrument panel licenses 130
Warning symbols in the instrument panel 134
Compass 136
Calibrating the compass 137
Lighting panel and controls 138
Low beam headlights 139
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) 140
High and low beam headlights 140
Active Bending Lights *
142

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Front fog lights*
143
Brake lights 143
Rear fog lights 144
Hazard warning flashers 144
Parking lights 145
Approach lighting 145
Home safe lighting 146
Passenger compartment lighting 146
Using turn signals 148
Messages in the instrument panel and center display 149
Handling messages in the instru-ment panel and center display 151
Handling messages stored from theinstrument panel and center display 152
Using the instrument panel App menu 153
Using the windshield wipers 154
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor 155
Windshield and headlight washers 156
Tailgate window wiper and washer 157
Steering wheel 157
Adjusting the steering wheel 159
Seats 159
Manually operated front seats 160
Power front seats *
161

Adjusting power front seats *
161
Adjusting the passenger's seat from the driver's seat * 162
Using the power seat memory function *
162
Multifunctional front seats *
163
Operating multifunctional front seats *
164
Adjusting function settings in themultifunctional front seats *165
Rear seats 166
Easy access to and from the driver seat 167
Adjusting the second row head restraints 167
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt 169
Folding the second row backrests 170
Moving the second row seats for- ward/rearward 171
Getting into and out of the third rowof seats 172
Folding the third row * backrests
172
CLIMATE
Climate control system
176
Perceived temperature 176
Climate system sensors 177
Air quality 177
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) *
178
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) *
178
Passenger compartment air filter 179
Automatic climate control 179
Climate system controls 180
Climate system controls in the center display 180
Rear climate system controls on thetunnel console 182
Setting the blower speed 183
Setting the temperature 184
Turning recirculation on and off 186
Defrosting windows and mirrors 187
Turning steering wheel heating * on
and off 189
Air conditioning 190
Turning seat heating * on and off
191
Turning front seat ventilation * on and off
193
Air distribution 194
Opening/closing/directing air vents 194
Adjusting air distribution 195

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DRIVER SUPPORT
Driver support systems240
Driver support system camera 240
Camera limitations 241
Driver support system radar unit 244
Radar sensor limitations 245
Cruise Control (CC) 248
Starting and activating Cruise Control 248
Changing Cruise Control speed 249
Deactivating/resuming Cruise Control (CC) 250
Turning Cruise Control off 251
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) *
252
Starting and activating AdaptiveCruise Control (ACC) 254
Deactivating/resuming AdaptiveCruise Control (ACC) 255
Changing Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) speed 257
Setting an Adaptive Cruise Controltime interval 258
Pilot Assist *
259
Starting and activating Pilot Assist 262
Deactivating/resuming Pilot Assist 263
Setting a Pilot Assist time interval 265
Pilot Assistauto-hold brake function 266
Pilot Assist limitations 266

Other Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) functions268
Radar sensor 269
Radar sensor - type approval 270
Adaptive cruise control passingassistance 270
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - faulttracing 271
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) sym-bols and messages 272
City Safety ™
273
City Safety warning level settings 275
Detecting cyclists and pedestrianswith City Safety 275
City Safety in crossing traffic 277
Rear Collision Warning (RCW) 277
City Safety limitations 278
City Safety ™ troubleshooting
280
City Safety symbols and messages 282
Speed limiter (SL) *
283
Starting and activating the Speed Limiter (SL) * 284
Changing a Speed Limiter (SL) *
maximum speed 285
Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL) *
285
Activating/deactivating theAutomatic Speed Limiter (ASL) *286

Changing tolerance for the Automatic Speed Limiter
287
Deactivating/reactivating the Speed Limiter * 288
Turning the Speed Limiter * off
290
Road Sign Information (RSI) *
290
Road Sign Assistance (RSI) * operation
291
Road Sign Assistance (RSI) * limitations
291
Park Assist *
292
Activating/deactivating Park Assist 293
Park Assist limitations 294
Park assist symbols and messages 295
Park Assist Camera (PAC) *
296
Park Assist Camera (PAC) * guiding
lines and fields 298
Starting the Park Assist Camera (PAC) *
300
Park Assist Camera (PAC) * limitations
300
Park Assist Pilot (PAP) *
301
Using Park Assist Pilot (PAP) *
302
Park Assist Pilot (PAP) * limitations
305
Park Assist Pilot (PAP) * symbols and
messages 307
Adjustable steering force *
308
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 308
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sport mode 309

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) symbols and messages310
Driver Alert Control (DAC) 312
Driver Alert Control limitations 313
Using Driver Alert Control (DAC) 313
Distance Alert *
314
Using Distance Alert *
314
Distance Alert * limitations
315
Blind Spot Information (BLIS) *
315
Blind Spot Information (BLIS) * On/Off
317
Blind Spot Information (BLIS) * limitations
317
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) *
318
Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) * 319
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) * limitations
320
Blind Spot Information (BLIS) * with
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) * symbols
and messages 322
Driving lane assistance 323
Activating/deactivating Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 325
Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) * 325
Driving lane assistance symbols and messages 327
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
330
Brakes 330
Brake functions 332
Auto-hold brake function 332
Brake assist system 333
Braking effect after a collision 333
Emergency brake lights 334
Hill Descent Control (HDC) 334
Hill Start Assist 335
Parking brake 335
Using the parking brake 336
Parking brake malfunctions 338
Before a long distance trip 339
Driving economically 339
Driving through standing water 340
Overheating the engine and transmission 341
Winter driving 342
Towing eyelet 343
Towing recommendations 344
Fuel 346
Octane rating 347
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 348
Emission controls 349
Jump starting 350

Driving with a trailer351
Detachable trailer hitch 353
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) 354
Ignition modes 355
Battery drain 356
Starting the engine 356
Turning the engine off 359
Drive modes *
359
ECO drive mode 362
Start/Stop 364
Using the Start/Stop function 364
Conditions for Start/Stop 365
Automatic transmission 367
Gear selector positions 367
Shiftlock 369
Gear shift indicator 370
Steering wheel paddles *
370
Low Speed Control (LSC) 371
All Wheel Drive (AWD) 372
Suspension and leveling control *
372

INTRODUCTION
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.19
Head-up-display*
The head up-display presents information in the windshield to help the driver keep his/her eyeson the road. The type of information shown hererequires the driver's immediate attention, such astraffic warnings, speed information and naviga-tion. Road sign information and incoming phonecalls are also displayed here. The head-up displayis controlled from the right-side steering wheelkeypad and the center display.
Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays information such as speed, an incoming phone call or the trackthat is currently playing. It is controlled using bothsteering wheel keypads.
Center display
Many of the vehicle's main functions are con- trolled from the center display, a touchscreen thatreacts to taps or other gestures. The number ofphysical buttons is thereby minimized. The screencan be operated with or without gloves. The center display is used to control e.g., the cli- mate and infotainment systems and to adjust the power seats*. The information shown here can be
dealt with by the driver or the front seat passen- ger when there is an opportunity.

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Options and accessories
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved accesso-ries, and that accessory installations be per-formed only by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
Optional or accessory equipment described in this manual is indicated by an asterisk. Optional or accessory equipment may not be available in all countries or markets. Please notethat some vehicles may be equipped differently,depending on special legal requirements. Contact your Volvo retailer for additional informa- tion.
NOTE
• Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that coun-try's applicable safety and exhaust emis-sion requirements. In some cases it maybe difficult or impossible to comply withthese requirements. Modifications to theemission control system(s) may renderyour Volvo not certifiable for legal opera-tion in the U.S., Canada and other coun-tries.
• All information, illustrations and specifica-tions contained in this manual are basedon the latest product information availa-ble at the time of publication. Please notethat some vehicles may be equipped dif-ferently, depending on special legalrequirements. Optional equipment descri-bed in this manual may not be available inall markets.
• Some of the illustrations shown aregeneric and may not depict the exactmodel for which this manual is intended.
• Volvo reserves the right to make modelchanges at any time, or to change speci-fications or design without notice andwithout incurring obligation.
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its drivability andsafety.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA proposition 65 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emitchemicals known to the state of California tocause cancer, and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. In addition, certain fluidscontained in vehicles and certain products ofcomponent wear contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause can-cer, and birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
WARNING
Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adap-tive steering columns, and button cell batter-ies may contain Perchlorate material. Specialhandling may apply for service or vehicle endof life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
• Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance,safety, and emission systems in your vehicle.Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvo

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service technician knows where accessories may and may not be safely installed in yourVolvo. In all cases, please consult a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician beforeinstalling any accessory in or on your vehicle.
• Accessories that have not been approved byVolvo may or may not be specifically testedfor compatibility with your vehicle. Addition-ally, an inexperienced installer may not befamiliar with some of your car's systems.
• Any of your car's performance and safetysystems could be adversely affected if youinstall accessories that Volvo has not tested,or if you allow accessories to be installed bysomeone unfamiliar with your vehicle.
• Damage caused by unapproved or improperlyinstalled accessories may not be covered byyour new vehicle warranty. See your Warrantyand Service Records Information booklet formore warranty information. Volvo assumes noresponsibility for death, injury, or expensesthat may result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.
Owner's information
Complete on-board digital owner's information is available on the center display, as a mobile appand on Volvo's support website.
The printed owner's manual in the glove compart- ment is an excerpt from the digital informationand contains important texts, the latest updatesand instructions that can be useful in situationswhere it is not practical to read the informationon the screen. Changing the language used for the on-board information could mean that some of the infor-mation displayed may not comply with national orlocal statutes and regulations. If the content of the on-board digital informa- tion and the printed manual differ, the printedinformation always has precedence.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner and adhering tocurrent laws and traffic regulations. It is also important that the vehicle be oper- ated, maintained and serviced according toVolvo's recommendations/instructions in theowner's manual.
Related information
• Owner's manual in mobile devices (p. 21)
• Navigating in the digital owner's manual (p. 53)
• On-board digital owner's manual (p. 52)

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Driver distraction
Please keep the following warnings in mind when operating/servicing your vehicle.
A driver has a responsibility to do everything pos- sible to ensure his or her own safety and thesafety of passengers in the vehicle and otherssharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is partof that responsibility. Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the vehiclein the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, orcan be, equipped with many feature-rich enter-tainment and communication systems. Theseinclude hands-free cellular telephones, navigationsystems, and multipurpose audio systems. Youmay also own other portable electronic devicesfor your own convenience. When used properlyand safely, they enrich the driving experience.Improperly used, any of these could cause a dis-traction. For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvoconcern for your safety. Never use these devicesor any feature of your vehicle in a way that dis-tracts you from the task of driving safely. Distrac-tion can lead to a serious accident. In addition tothis general warning, we offer the following guid-ance regarding specific newer features that maybe found in your vehicle:
WARNING
• Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibitcellular telephone use by a driver whilethe vehicle is moving.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a naviga-tion system, set and make changes toyour travel itinerary only with the vehicleparked.
• Never program your audio system whilethe vehicle is moving. Program radio pre-sets with the vehicle parked, and use yourprogrammed presets to make radio usequicker and simpler.
• Never use portable computers or per-sonal digital assistants while the vehicleis moving.
Accessory installation
•We strongly recommend that Volvo ownersinstall only genuine, Volvo-approved acces-sories, and that accessory installations beperformed only by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician.
• Genuine Volvo accessories are tested toensure compatibility with the performance,safety, and emission systems in your vehicle.Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician knows where accessoriesmay and may not be safely installed in yourVolvo. In all cases, please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician beforeinstalling any accessory in or on your vehicle.
• Accessories that have not been approved byVolvo may or may not be specifically testedfor compatibility with your vehicle. Addition-ally, an inexperienced installer may not befamiliar with some of your car's systems.
• Any of your car's performance and safetysystems could be adversely affected if youinstall accessories that Volvo has not tested,or if you allow accessories to be installed bysomeone unfamiliar with your vehicle.
• Damage caused by unapproved or improperlyinstalled accessories may not be covered byyour new vehicle warranty. See your Warrantyand Service Records Information booklet formore warranty information. Volvo assumes noresponsibility for death, injury, or expensesthat may result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.WARNING
The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner and for comply-ing with current statutes and regulations. It is also essential to maintain and service the vehicle according to Volvo's recommendationsas stated in the owner's information and theservice and warranty booklet. If the on-board information differs from the printed owner's manual, the printed informa-tion always takes precedence.

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Symbols in the center display status bar
The following table provides an overview of the symbols used in the center display's status bar.
The status bar shows current vehicle activities and in certain cases, also their status. Due to lim-ited space in the status bar, not all symbols willbe displayed at all times.
SymbolMeaning
Roaming activated.
Cell phone network signal strength.
Bluetooth device connected.
Bluetooth activated but no device connected.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Tethering activated. (Wi-Fi hotspot).
Vehicle modem activated.
Connected to the Internet via USB.
Type of cell phone connection (2G, 3G, etc.).
SymbolMeaning
Remote diagnostics active.
Action in progress.
Preconditioning A
in progress.
Audio source being played.
Audio source paused.
Phone call in progress.
Audio source muted.
News broadcasts from current radio station B
.
Traffic information being received B
.
Clock.
A Hybrid models only.
B Not available in all markets.
Related information
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 39)
• Indicator symbols in the instrument panel(p. 126) •
Warning symbols in the instrument panel(p. 134)
• Messages in the instrument panel and centerdisplay (p. 149)

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Using the owner's manualReading your owner's manual is a good way of familiarizing yourself with the features and sys-tems in your vehicle.
On-board owner's manualReading the owner's manual is a good way to become familiar with your vehicle and to learn toutilize the features and functions that it offers.Pay particular attention to the warnings provided. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or designwithout notice and without incurring obligation. © Volvo Car Corporation
IllustrationsSome of the illustrations used in your owner's information may be generic and will give a gen-eral view of a certain feature or function. Forexample, some illustrations describing climatesystem functions may display a temperature indegrees Celsius but the same information appliesto Fahrenheit.
Options and accessoriesOptional or accessory equipment described inthis manual is indicated by an asterisk. Optional or accessory equipment may not be available in all countries or markets. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently,depending on special legal requirements. Contact your Volvo retailer for additional informa- tion.
FootnotesThis owner's information contains supplementary information indicated by an information symbol:
5
.
Tap the symbol to open a window showing the information.
MessagesThere are several displays in the vehicle thatshow messages generated by various systemsand functions in the vehicle. The appearance ofthese texts differs slightly from normal texts (for example:
Phone, Accept).
DecalsThere are various types of decals in the vehicle whose purpose is to provide important informa-tion in a clear and concise way. The importanceof these decals is explained as follows, indescending order of importance.
Risk of injury
Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning back- ground, white text/image on a black background.Decals of this type are used to indicate potentialdanger. Ignoring a warning of this type couldresult in serious injury or death.
5 Example of supplementary information