VOLVO XC90 T8 2017 Owner´s Manual

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Handling a saved message
Some messages have a button to e.g., activate/ deactivate a function related to the message.
–Tap the button to carry out the action.
Messages saved in Top view are erased automat- ically when the engine is switched off.
Related information
• Handling messages in the instrument paneland center display (p. 156)
Instrument panel App menu The App (application) menu in the instrument panel provides quick access to commonly usedfunctions in certain apps.
In some cases, the App menu can be used instead of the center display
The App menu is displayed in the instrument panel and is controlled using the right-side steer-ing wheel keypad. This menu makes it possible totoggle between apps or functions in apps withoutremoving your hands from the steering wheel.
App menu functionsThe following apps and their functions can becontrolled from the App menu:
App
Functions
Trip com- puter Select a trip odometer, makeinstrument panel display set-tings, etc.
Mediaplayer Select the active source for themedia player.
Phone Call a contact from the call list.
Navigation Pause guidance, start guidance to a recently set destination, etc.
Related information
•Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Center display overview (p. 33)
• Using the instrument panel App menu (p. 160)

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Using the instrument panel App menu
The App (application) menu in the instrument panel is controlled using the right-side steeringwheel keypad.
App menu and right-side steering wheel keypad
App menu
Left/right
Up/down
Confirm
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. 159)
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.

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Continuous wipersMove the lever upward for the wipers to operate at normal speed.
NOTE
Before using the wipers, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind-shield and that any ice or snow on the wind-shield has been removed.
Move the lever upward to the next posi- tion for maximum wiper speed.
Related information
•Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 163)
• Activating/deactivating the rain sensor (p. 161)
• Windshield and headlight washers (p. 162)
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.

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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. 160)
• Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 537)
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 163)
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.

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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. 541)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 160)
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 163)
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.
Related information
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 160)
• Windshield and headlight washers (p. 162)
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir(p. 541)
• Activating/deactivating the rain sensor(p. 161)

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Steering wheel The steering wheel has controls for the horn, certain optional driver support systems, menus/messages and paddles for manually shifting gears *.
Steering wheel keypads and paddles *
Driver support system controls15
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. 165)
• Turning steering wheel heating
* on and off
(p. 206)
• Cruise Control (CC) (p. 270)
• Speed limiter (SL)
* (p. 263)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
* (p. 277)
• Distance Alert
* (p. 275)
• Pilot Assist
* (p. 291)
• Steering wheel paddles
* (p. 418)
• Voice control (p. 123)
• Head-up display (HUD)
* (p. 120) •
Using the instrument panel App menu (p. 160)
• Phone (p. 438)
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Cruise control *, Speed limiter *, Adaptive cruise control *, Distance alert * and Pilot Assist *.

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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. 164)
• Adjustable steering force
* (p. 258)
Seats
The vehicle is equipped with 7 seats. The front seats can be adjusted electronically * or man-
ually. The second and third row seats are adjusted 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. 167)
• Adjusting function settings in the multifunc- tional front seats
* (p. 170)
• Manually operated front seats (p. 166)
• Using the power seat memory function
*
(p. 168)
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 176)
• Getting into and out of the third row of seats (p. 178)

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Moving the second row seats forward/rear- ward (p. 175)
• Adjusting the second row backrest tilt(p. 175)
Manually operated front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to help provide the most comfortable seat-ing position.
Raise/lower the front edge of seat cushion by pumping up/down
Change the length of the seat cushion by pulling up the lever and moving the cushionforward/rearward with your hand
Move the seat forward/rearward by pulling the bar upward and moving the seat.
Change lumbar support by pressing the but- ton *
Raise/lower the seat by moving the control up/down
Change backrest tilt by turning the wheel
WARNING
• Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brakepedal can be depressed fully. In addition,position the seat as far rearward as com-fort and control allow.
• Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.
Related information
•
Turning seat heating
* on and off (p. 208)
• Power front seats
* (p. 167)
• Multifunctional front seats
* (p. 169)
• Seat belts (p. 64)

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Power front seats *
The power front seats offer a number of adjust- ment possibilities to help maximize comfort andergonomics.
The power seats have an overload protector that
activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs, put the ignition in mode I or 0 and wait
for a short period before operating the seat again. The power seat(s) can be adjusted for a short period after unlocking the door with the remotekey without switching the ignition on. Seat adjust-ment can always be made when the engine isrunning.
Related information
• Multifunctional front seats
* (p. 169)
• Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 167)
• Using the power seat memory function
*
(p. 168)
• Manually operated front seats (p. 166)
• Turning seat heating
* on and off (p. 208)
• Turning front seat ventilation
* on and off
(p. 209)
Adjusting power front seats *
The power front seat(s) can be adjusted to many positions to help improve comfort and ergonom-ics.
Adjust lumbar support by pressing the con- trol up/down/forward/rearward
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush- ion by moving the control up/down
Raise/lower the seat by moving the control up/down
Move the seat forward/rearward by moving the control forward/rearward
Change backrest tilt by moving the control forward/rearward
Only one of the power seat's controls can beused at the same time. The front seat backrests can be folded down completely.
Related information
• Power front seats
* (p. 167)
• Using the power seat memory function
*
(p. 168)
• Multifunctional front seats
* (p. 169)
• Seat belts (p. 64)

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Adjusting the passenger's seat from the driver's seat *
Using the controls on the side of the driver's seat, the driver can adjust the position of thefront passenger's seat.
Activating the function in the center
display
From the center display, the function can be acti- vated in two ways. After activating the function, adjust the passeng- er's seat within 10 seconds . If no adjustments
are made in that time span, the function deacti- vates automatically.
Activating from Function view
1. Go to the center display's Function view. 2. Activate the function by tapping
Adjust
passenger seat.
Activating from Settings
–In the center display, select SettingsMy
Car
SeatsAdjust Passenger Seat
From Driver Position.
Power seat controls
Move the passenger's seat forward/rearward by moving the control forward/rearward.
Change the passenger seat's backrest tilt by moving the control forward/rearward.
Related information
• Power front seats
* (p. 167)
• Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 167)
• Seat belts (p. 64)
Using the power seat memory function
*
The memory function can be used to store the settings (positions) of the power front seats *,
door mirrors and the head-up display *.
Three different settings can be stored using this function. Memory controls are found on one or both of the front doors *.
Button for storing a position
Button for storing a position
Button for storing a position
M (memory) button
Storing a position1. Adjust the seat, door mirrors and head-up
display to the desired positions.