ECO mode VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owner's Manual

LIGHTING
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With the steering wheel lever's lighting ring in the position, the daytime running lights (DRL
1
)
will illuminate when the vehicle is driven in day-
light conditions. The headlights will switch auto-
matically from daytime running lights to low
beams in weak daylight or dark conditions. The
headlights will also switch to low beams if the
front fog lights* and/or rear fog light are acti-
vated.
US models: When mode is selected, the
daytime running lights can be deactivated in the
center display. The parking lights will also be
deactivated. In weak daylight or dark conditions,
the parking lights and low beams will be illumi-
nated.
In the US: With the lighting ring in the or
position, the daytime running lights will be
off.
In Canada: With the lighting ring in the or
position, the daytime running lights will be
on.
NOTE Volvo recommends use of Daytime Running
Lights in the US. Its use is mandatory in Can-
ada.
WARNING The system is an energy saving aid – it cannot
in all situations determine when the daylight is
too weak or not strong enough, e.g. when
there is fog or rain.
The driver is always responsible for driving the
vehicle with lighting that is safe for the traffic
conditions and as specified by applicable traf-
fic regulations.
Related information
•
Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Low beams (p. 155) Low beams
When driving with the lighting ring in the position, low beam will be automatically acti-
vated in weak daylight or dark conditions, when
the ignition is in II position or when the engine is
running. Lighting ring in AUTO position.
With the lighting ring in the
position, the
low beams will also be automatically activated if
the rear fog light is activated.
With the lighting ring in the position, the
low beams will always be activated when the igni-
tion is in mode II or when the engine is running. 1
Daytime Running Lights

LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.
164 Adjusting interior lighting
Illumination in the vehicle varies depending on
ignition mode. The interior lighting can be
adjusted with a thumb wheel in the dashboard
and certain light functions can also be adjusted
via the center display. The thumb wheel on the dash-
board at the steering wheel can
be used to adjust the bright-
ness of the display lighting,
instrument lights, ambient light-
ing and mood lighting*
Adjust ambient decor lighting1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.
Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
Interior Lighting.
3.

Choose from among the following settings:
• Under
Ambient Light Intensity, select
Off, Low or High.
• Under
Ambient Light Level, select
Reduced or Full.
Adjusting mood lighting*The vehicle is equipped with several LEDs that
provide faint lighting in various colors. This light-
ing is on when the engine is running.
Changing the brightness
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.
Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
Interior Lighting Interior Mood Lighting
.
3. Under Interior Mood Light Intensity, select
Off,
Low or High.
Changing the color of the light
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.
Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
Interior Lighting Interior Mood Lighting
.
3. Choose By Temperature or By Color to
change the color of the light.
If By Temperature is selected, the light will change according to the temperature set for
the passenger compartment.
If By Color is selected, the subcategory
Theme Colors can be used to make further adjustments.
Related information
• Interior Lighting (p. 162)
• Adjusting light functions via the center dis-
play (p. 153)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Related information
•Reset procedure for pinch protection
(p. 167)
• Operating the power windows (p. 168)
• Using sun curtains* (p. 169)
• Panoramic roof* (p. 172) Reset procedure for pinch
protection
If the power windows are not operating properly,
you can try a reset procedure.
WARNING If the starter battery is disconnected, the func-
tion for automatic opening and closing must
be reset to function correctly. A reset is
required in order for the pinch protection to
work.
If the problem persists or if it affects the panor-
amic roof or sunroof, contact a workshop. 2
Resetting a power window
1. Start with the window in the closed position.
2. Then operate the window in manual mode
three times upward toward the closed posi-
tion.
> The system will be automatically initiated.
Related information
• Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-
tains (p. 166)
• Operating the power windows (p. 168)
• Using sun curtains* (p. 169) Power windows
The power windows are operated using the con-
trol panels found in the doors. The driver's door
has controls for operating all windows and for
activating the child safety locks. Driver's door control panel.
Electric child safety locks* that deactivate the
controls in the rear doors to prevent the
doors or windows from being opened from
the inside. Rear window controls.
Front window controls.
The power windows have pinch protection. If
there is any problem with the pinch protection, a
rest procedure can be tested. 2
An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

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Adjusting the door mirrors
To improve visibility to the rear, the door mirrors
need to be adjusted to the driver's height and
seating position. There are several automatic
settings that can also be connected to the mem-
ory function buttons for the power seat*.
Controls used for door mirrors Door mirror controls.
The joystick in the drivers' door control panel is
used to adjust the position of the door mirrors.
1.
Press the L button for the left door mirror or
R for the right door mirror. The button will
light up.
2.

Adjust the position using the joystick located
between the buttons.
3. Press the L or R button again. The light in
the button will go out.
Resetting the mirrors' positionA mirror that has been moved out of position
manually (e.g. hit or bumped into) must be electri-
cally returned to its normal position for automatic
folding to function properly.
1. Fold in the mirrors by pressing the L and R
buttons at the same time.
2. Open them again by pressing the L and R
buttons at the same time.
3. Repeat the above procedure as needed.
The mirrors are now reset to their original posi-
tions.
Automatically folding door mirrors*The door mirrors can be automatically folded
when driving or parking in tight spaces.
1. Press the L and R buttons at the same time
(ignition must be in mode I or higher).
2. Release the buttons after about 1 second. The mirrors will automatically stop when they
are completely folded in.
Open the mirrors by pressing L and R at the
same time. The mirrors will automatically stop
when they are completely open.
Tilting when parking 3The door mirrors can be tilted down to improve
the driver's view along the sides of the vehicle
(e.g. to see the curb while parking).
–
Select reverse gear and press the L or R mir-
ror button.
Please note that the button may need to be
pressed twice depending on settings. When the
door mirror is tilted down, the light in the button
will flash. When reverse gear is engaged, the
door mirrors will automatically start to move after
3 seconds and will reach their original position
after about 8 seconds.
Automatically tilting when parking 3With this setting, the door mirrors will automati-
cally tilt down when reverse gear is engaged. The
folded position is preset and cannot be adjusted.
To immediately return the door mirrors to their
original position, press the L or R button twice.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Mirrors and Convenience
.
3. Under Exterior Mirror Tilt at Reverse ,
select
Off, Driver, Passenger or Both to
activate/deactivate and to select which mir-
ror to tilt.
3 Only on models equipped with a power driver's seat with memory button\
s*.

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direction opposite that of the current direction of
movement.
The panoramic roof and sun curtain are also
equipped with pinch protection.
NOTE
For manual opening, the sun curtain must be
completely open before the panoramic roof
can be opened. For the reverse procedure,
the panoramic roof must be completely
closed before the sun curtain can be com-
pletely closed.
Opening and closing ventilation
position
Ventilation position, rear edge raised.
Open by pushing the control upward once.
Close by pushing the control downward
once.
When ventilation mode is selected, the rear edge
of the front section of the roof is raised. If the sun
curtain is fully closed when ventilation position is
selected, it will automatically open approx. 50 mm
(approx. 2 inches).
If the panoramic roof is closed from the ventila-
tion position, the sun curtain will also automati-
cally close.Fully opening and closing the
panoramic roof with the control in the
ceiling Operation, manual mode
Operation, automatic mode
Manual operation
1. To open the sun curtain, pull the control
backward to the manual open mode.
2. To open the panoramic roof to the comfort position, pull the control backward a second
time to the manual opening position.
3. To open the panoramic roof fully, pull the control backward a third time to the manual
opening position.
Close by repeating the above procedure in
reverse - push the control forward/down to the
manual closing position.

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Auto operation
1. To open the sun curtain to the fully open
position, pull the control backward to the
auto open mode and release.
2. To open the panoramic roof to the comfort position, pull the control backward a second
time to the automatic opening position and
release.
3. To open the panoramic roof fully, pull the control backward a third time to the auto-
matic opening position and release.
Close by repeating the above procedure in
reverse - push the control forward/down to the
auto close position.
Automatic operation - rapid opening or
closing
The panoramic roof and sun curtain can be
opened or closed simultaneously:
– Open - press the control backward twice to
the automatic operation position and release.
– Close - press the control forward/down twice
to the automatic operation position and
release.
Related information
• Panoramic roof* (p. 172)
• Auto closing the panoramic roof* sun curtain
(p. 175)
• Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-
tains (p. 166) •
Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 254)
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257) Auto closing the panoramic roof*
sun curtain
With this function, the sun curtain closes auto-
matically 15 minutes after the car has been
locked if it is parked in hot weather. This is done
to lower the passenger compartment tempera-
ture and protect the upholstery against being
bleached by the sun. The function is deactivated as the default factory
setting and can be activated or deactivated using
the center display.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.

Tap My Car Locking
.
Select Auto Close Sunroof Curtain to
activate/deactivate.
NOTE The sun curtain also closes when all windows
are closed with keyless closing*.
Related information
•
Panoramic roof* (p. 172)
• Operating the panoramic roof* (p. 173)
• Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-
tains (p. 166)
• Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 254)

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Electrically folding down the rear seat's
outboard head restraints*The outer head restraints can be folded via the
center display's function view. The head restraint
can be folded down when the vehicle is in igni-
tion mode 0.
Tap the Headrest Fold button
to activate/deactivate folding. Manually push the head restraint until it clicks
into position.WARNING Do not lower the head restraint if there are
passengers in any of the rear seats.
WARNING
The head restraint must be locked in the
upright position after it has been folded up.
WARNING
The head restraints on the outboard second-
row seats must always be folded up when
there are passengers in the third row of
seats*.
Related information
•
Folding the second row backrests (p. 192)
• Moving the second row seats forward/rear-
ward* (p. 195)
• Adjusting the second row backrest tilt
(p. 196)
• Getting into and out of the third row of
seats* (p. 197)
• Folding the third row backrests* (p. 198) Moving the second row seats
forward/rearward*
In vehicles with 7 seats*, the seats in the second
row can be moved forward or rearward individu-
ally to help optimize legroom for passengers in
the second and third rows. The second row
seats cannot be moved forward or backward in
5-seat models. Lift the handle under the seat.
Move the seat forward or backward to the
desired position.
3.

Release the handle and press the seat until
it locks into position.
Check to make sure the seat is securely locked
into place after its position has been changed.

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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Unlocking the tailgate using the
remote key
The remote key can be used to unlock the tail-
gate while keeping the rest of the vehicle locked. Use the button on the remote key to disarm and
unlock the tailgate. 1.
Press the button on the remote key.
>

The lock and alarm indicator on the dash-
board will go out to indicate that the vehi-
cle is no longer fully armed.
The tailgate will be unlocked but remain
closed. However, the side doors will
remain locked and armed.
To open the tailgate, lightly grasp the rub-
berized pressure plate on the underside
of the tailgate handle and open the tail-
gate.
If the tailgate is not opened within
2 minutes, it will be relocked and the
alarm armed.
2. With the optional power tailgate* -
Hold and press (about 1.5 seconds) the button on the remote key
>

The tailgate will unlock and open. How-
ever, the side doors will remain locked and
armed.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 261) Remote key range
In order to function correctly, the remote key
must be within a certain distance from the vehi-
cle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions for e.g. locking and
unlocking, which are activated by pressing or
, have a range of approx. 20 meter (65 feet)
from the vehicle.
If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer
and try again.
Keyless use 8 The shaded areas around the vehicle illustrate the range
of the system's antennas.
8
Models equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry*) only.

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Related information
•
Private Locking (p. 266) Alarm
The alarm emits sound and light signals if any-
one without a valid remote key attempts to break
into the vehicle or interferes with the start battery
or alarm siren.
When armed, the alarm will be triggered if:
• the hood, tailgate or any door is opened.
• a battery cable is disconnected
• the alarm siren is disconnected.
Alarm signalsThe following occurs if the alarm is triggered:
• A siren will sound for 30 seconds or until the
alarm is turned off.
• All turn signals will flash for 5 minutes or
until the alarm is turned off.
If the reason the alarm was triggered is not recti-
fied, the alarm cycle will repeat up to 10 times 20
.
Alarm indicator A red indicator light on the dashboard shows the
status of the alarm:
• Indicator off - the alarm is disarmed.
• Indicator flashes once every two seconds -
the alarm is armed.
• The indicator flashes quickly after the alarm
has been disabled for up to 30 seconds or
until the ignition is put in I mode by turning
the start knob clockwise and then releasing -
the alarm has been triggered. 20
Certain markets only.

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Disarming the alarm without a functioning
remote key
The vehicle can be unlocked and disarmed even
if the remote key is not functioning, e.g. if the
battery is discharged.
1. Open the driver's door using the detachable
key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm. Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.
2. Place the remote key on the key symbol in
the backup reader in the tunnel console's
cup holder.
3.

Turn the start knob clockwise and release.
> The alarm will be disarmed.
Turning off a triggered alarm
– Press the unlock button on the remote key
or put the ignition into mode I by turning the
start knob clockwise and then releasing it.
NOTE •
Remember that the alarm is armed when
the vehicle is locked.
• The alarm will be triggered if any of the
doors is opened from the inside.
Automatically arming and disarming the
alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent
inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarm
protection.
If the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key
(and the alarm is disarmed) but none of the
doors or tailgate are opened within two minutes,
the alarm will be automatically rearmed. The vehi-
cle will also re-lock.
On some markets, the alarm will be automatically
armed following a slight delay after the driver's
door has been opened and closed without being
locked.
To change this setting:
1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Locking
.
3. Select Passive Arming Deactivation to
temporarily deactivate the function.
Related information
• Alarm (p. 268) Foreign Component Detection*
The Foreign Component Detection function
detects if an unknown component has been
connected to the vehicle.
Each LED headlight* is customized for the vehi-
cle. If an unrecognized headlight is used, the
message Unknown vehicle part. Service
required, unknown part found. will be dis- played in the instrument panel. Volvo recom-
mends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
Related information
• Volvo's service program (p. 598)