steering wheel VOLVO XC90 2017 Owner´s Manual

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Using the instrument panel App menu (p. 156)
• Phone (p. 419)
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to various positions.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
The steering wheel's height and reach can be adjusted
Adjusting the steering wheel
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Push the lever downward/forward 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.
Related information
• Steering wheel (p. 160)
• Adjustable steering force
* (p. 250)

CLIMATE
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Rear climate system controls on the tunnel console
* (p. 189)
• Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 194)
• Climate system voice commands (p. 122)
• Air quality (p. 183)
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 viewTap the center button on the climate bar toaccess Climate view, which is divided into the fol- lowing tabs:
Main climate, Rear climate* andParking climate*Toggle between the tabs by
swiping the screen to the left/right or by tapping the respective headings.

CLIMATE
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Parking climate2
All of the parking climate functions can be con- trolled from the Parking climate tab.
Related information
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Climate system controls (p. 186)
• Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 194)
• Air conditioning (p. 197)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 202)
• Setting the temperature (p. 191)
• Setting the blower speed (p. 190)
• Automatic climate control (p. 186)
• Turning steering wheel heating
* on and off
(p. 197)
• Turning seat heating
* on and off (p. 198)
Rear climate system controls on the tunnel console *
The rear seat climate system functions are con- trolled from the rear side of the tunnel console.
Rear seat heating *
Rear seat blower speed
Rear seat temperature control
If the vehicle is not equipped with a climate panel on the rear side of the tunnel console but also has heated rear seats *, there will be buttons on
the panel for this function.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 186)
• Turning seat heating
* on and off (p. 198) •
Setting the blower speed (p. 190)
• Setting the temperature (p. 191)
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Plug-in hybrid models only.

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CLIMATE
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Activating/deactivating windshield heating *
Windshield heating button in Climate view
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2.
Tap
Electric.
> Windshield heating is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off).
If windshield heating is activated while the Start/ Stop function has turned off the engine, theengine will restart.
NOTE
• Triangular areas at the far sides of the windshield are not heated electrically andwill take slightly longer to defrost/de-ice.
• The heated windshield may affect theperformance/range of e.g., transpondersused to automatically pay highway tolls orother communication equipment.
Activating/deactivating rear window and door mirror heating
Rear window/door mirror heating button in Climate view
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2.
Tap
Rear.
> Rear window/door mirror heating is acti- vated (button lights up)/deactivated (but- ton is off).
Automatically activating/deactivating the window heating function when theengine is started
The rear window/door mirror/windshield heating *
can be set to start automatically when the engine is started. The heating function switches off auto-matically when the glass surfaces are sufficientlywarm and the condensation/ice has disappeared. 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
Front Defroster and Auto Rear Defroster.
The heating function will switch off automatically when the window/mirror is sufficiently warm andthe ice/condensation has disappeared.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 186)
• Climate system controls in the center display(p. 187)
• Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 194)
• Air conditioning (p. 197)
• Turning recirculation on and off (p. 194)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 202)
• Setting the blower speed (p. 190)
• Automatic climate control (p. 186)
• Turning front seat ventilation
* on and off
(p. 200)
• Turning steering wheel heating
* on and off
(p. 197)

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Turning steering wheel heating * on
and off
The steering wheel can be heated electrically for added comfort in cold weather.
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. 2. Tap the steering wheel heating button
repeatedly to select one of four levels:
Off,High, Medium or Low.
> The level changes and is displayed in the button.
Automatic steering wheel heatingThe automatic function starts heating the steer- ing wheel automatically when the engine isstarted if the temperature is sufficiently cold. Thisfeature can be activated/deactivated. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Under
Auto Steering Wheel Heating
Level, select Off, Low, Medium or High to
activate/deactivate the automatic function.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 186)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 187)
• Steering wheel (p. 160)
Air conditioning
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies the air in the passenger compartment.
Activating/deactivating the main air conditioning unit
Air conditioning button in Climate view
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2. Tap
AC.
> The air conditioning is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off).
When the air conditioning is activated, it will be switched on and off automatically by the climatesystem as necessary.

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CLIMATE
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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 air conditioning unit for the third row seats
*
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).
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
Auto Third Row Climate to acti-
vate/deactivate the air conditioning for the third row of seats when the engine is started.
Related information
• Climate system controls in the center display(p. 187)
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.
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CLIMATE
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Tap
Climate.
3. Under
Auto Driver Seat Heating Level andAuto Passenger Seat Heating Level,
select Off, Low, Medium or High to acti-
vate/deactivate the automatic function and select a level for the driver's and passenger'sseats.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 186)
• Climate system controls in the center display(p. 187)
• Rear climate system controls on the tunnel console
* (p. 189)
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, Mediumor Low.
> The level changes and is displayed in the button.

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LOADING AND STORAGE
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Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the load.
• Secure the cargo correctly with appropriatetie-down equipment.
• Check periodically that the load carriers andload are properly secured.
• Remember that the vehicle's center of gravityand handling change when you carry a loadon the roof.
• The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-sumption will increase with the size of theload.
• Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cor-nering and hard braking.
CAUTION
The optional panoramic roof should not be opened while load carriers are installed onthe vehicle.
See the article "Weights" for information about the maximum permissible load that can be trans-ported on the roof.
Related information
•
Folding the second row backrests (p. 173)
• Folding the third row
* backrests (p. 175)
• Weights (p. 537)
• Cargo net (p. 213) •
Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 217)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 215)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 216)
• Whiplash protection system (p. 59)
• Locking/unlocking the tailgate (p. 238)
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

LOCKS AND ALARM
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theft measure, the code of the lost remote key must be erased from the system. The number ofregistered keys for the vehicle can be found inthe center display's Top view.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keys can be obtained from any authorized Volvoretailer. You can also obtain additional or duplicate remote control keys from certain independentrepair facilities and locksmiths that are quali-fied to make remote control keys. Each keymust be programmed to work with your vehi-cle. A list of independent repair facilities and/or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cut andcode replacement keys can be found: •
on the Volvo website, www.volvocars.com/us
• by calling Volvo Customer Care at1-800-458-1552.
Related information
•
Remote key's range (p. 229)
• Detachable key blade (p. 231)
• Changing the remote key's battery (p. 225)
• Driver profiles (p. 175)
Remote key's range
In order to function correctly, the remote key must be within a certain distance of the vehicle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions, such as locking and unlocking the vehicle, which are activated by pressing the
or buttons, have a range of
approx. 65 feet (20 meters) from the vehicle. Buildings or other obstacles may interfere with the function of the remote key. The vehicle canalso be locked or unlocked with the key blade. If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer and try again.
Keyless use 3
The shaded areas illustrate the range of the Passive Entry system's antennas
For keyless entry into the vehicle, the remote key must be within approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters)of the sides of the vehicle or approximately 3 feet(1 meter) of the tailgate as shown in the illustra-tion. The remote key may not function properly due to ambient radio waves, buildings or topographicalobstructions, etc. The vehicle can always belocked/unlocked with the detachable key blade.
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle
If all of the remote keys are removed from the vehicle while the engine is running, Vehicle key
not found Removed from vehicle will be dis-
played in the instrument panel and an audible signal will sound when all of the doors have beenclosed. The message will be erased when aremote key has been returned to the vehicle and the O button on the right-side steering wheel
keypad has been pressed or when all of the doors have been closed again.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 227)
• Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-tem (p. 236)
3
Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry only.

DRIVER SUPPORT
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Driver support systems
The vehicle is equipped with a number of driver support systems that help provide the driver withactive/passive support.
Some of these systems are standard while others are optional and they are designed to e.g., helpthe driver maintain a set speed or a set distanceto a vehicle ahead, or warn the driver of a poten-tial collision situation and in certain cases applythe brakes if necessary. Certain optional systemscan also assist in various parking situations.
Related information
• Adjustable steering force
* (p. 250)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (p. 251)
• Roll stability control (RSC) (p. 255)
• Speed limiter (SL)
* (p. 255)
• Distance Alert
* (p. 267)
• Cruise Control (CC) (p. 262)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 269)
• Pilot Assist
* (p. 283)
• Driver support system radar sensor (p. 296)
• Driver support system camera (p. 300)
• City Safety
™ (p. 304)
• Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
* (p. 317)
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
* (p. 319)
• Road Sign Information (RSI)
* (p. 324) •
Driver Alert Control (DAC) (p. 326)
• Driving lane assistance (p. 328)
• Run-off Mitigation (p. 333)
• Park Assist
* (p. 336)
• Park Assist Camera (PAC)
* (p. 340)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)
* (p. 346)
Adjustable steering force *
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver an enhanced sense ofcontrol and stability. At low speed the vehicle iseasier to steer in order to facilitate parking, etc.
Changing the steering force levelTo change the level of steering force, see theinformation under the heading "individual" in arti-cle "Drive modes" for additional information. On models not equipped with the drive mode control in the center console, the selection ismade in the center display's Top view under:
SettingsMy CarDrive ModesSteering force
NOTE
•This steering force level menu function cannot be accessed when the vehicle isin motion.
• In certain situations, the power steeringfunction may become too hot and mustbe temporarily cooled. During cooling,power steering effect will be reduced andmore force may be necessary to turn thesteering wheel and a message will bedisplayed in the instrument panel.