light VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 Owner's Manual

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Button modes
When a function or parking button's LED indica-
tor is green, the function is activated (on). For
some functions, an additional text explaining the
function will be shown when the function is ini-
tially activated. The text will be displayed for a few
seconds and then the button will be displayed
with the LED indicator illuminated.
For Lane Keeping Aid, for example, the text
Works only at certain speeds will be displayed when the button is pressed.
Press the button briefly to activate or deactivate
the function. The function is deactivated when the LED indica-
tor light is switched off.
A warning triangle in the right-hand section of
the button indicates that something is not work-
ing correctly.
Related information
•
Handling the center display (p. 112)
• Navigating in the center display's views
(p. 115)

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124Moving apps and buttons in the
center display
The apps and buttons for vehicle functions can
be moved and organized in the App and Func-
tion views. 1. Swipe from right to left 8
to access App view
or swipe from left to right 8
to access Func-
tion view.
2.

Press and hold an app or button.
> The app or button will change size and become slightly transparent. It can then
be moved.
3. Drag the app or button to an available posi- tion in the view.
A maximum of 48 rows can be used to position
apps or buttons. To move an app or button out-
side the visible view, drag it to the bottom of the
view. New rows will be added and the app or but-
ton can be placed in one of these.
Apps or buttons placed below the view's normal
display will not be visible on the screen.
Swipe the screen to scroll up or down in the view
to display information outside the view.
NOTE Hide the apps that are rarely or never used by
moving them far down, outside of the visible
view. This makes it easier to find the apps
used more frequently.
NOTE
Apps and vehicle function buttons cannot be
situated at spots already in use.
Related information
•
Function view in the center display (p. 122)
• Apps (p. 487)
• Handling the center display (p. 112) Symbols in the center display status
bar
Overview of symbols displayed in the center dis-
play status bar.
The status bar shows current vehicle activities
and in certain cases, also their status. Due to the
limited space in the status bar, not all symbols
will be displayed at all times. Symbol
Meaning Connected to the Internet.
Could not connect to Internet.
Roaming activated.
Cell phone network signal strength.
Bluetooth device connected.
Bluetooth activated but no device
connected.
Information sent to and from GPS.
Connected to Wi-Fi network.
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Applies for left-hand drive vehicles. For right-hand drive vehicles, swi\
pe in the other direction.

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New lines in free-text fields in handwriting
modeCreate a new line by drawing above the characters in
the handwriting field as shown in the illustration
12
.
Writing blank spaces in free-text fields Make a blank space by drawing a line from left to right
13
.
Related information
• Using the center display keyboard (p. 126) Changing the appearance of the
center display
The appearance of the center display can be
changed by selecting a different theme. 1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Displays Display
Themes .
3. Select a theme, e.g. Minimalistic or
Chrome Rings.
In addition to these themes, you can also choose
between Normal and Bright. In Normal, the background of the screen is dark and the text is
light. This option is the default setting for all
themes. If the bright version is selected, the
background will be light and the text will be dark.
This option can, for example, make the screen
easier to see in bright daylight conditions.
These alternatives are always available for selec-
tion and are not affected by the ambient lighting.
Related information
• Opening settings in the center display
(p. 132)
• Activating and deactivating the center display
(p. 115)
• Cleaning the center display (p. 633) Turning off and adjusting the
volume of the center display system
sounds
The volume of the center display system sounds
can be adjusted or turned off completely.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2.

Tap Sound System Volumes
.
3. Pull the control under Touch Sounds to
adjust the volume or turn off screen tap
sounds. Pull the control to the desired sound
level.
Related information
• Center display overview (p. 109)
• Changing settings in the center display
(p. 134)
• Sound settings (p. 486) 12
For Arabic keyboards, draw the same character, but in mirror image.
13 For Arabic keyboards, draw the line from right to left.

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* Option/accessory.
136 Type of
setting
Description
Slider

Select a level for a function by
pressing and dragging the slider
control, e.g. to set volume level.
Informa-
tion dis-
play This is not an actual setting, but
instead displays information such
as the vehicle's VIN number.
Related information
•
Center display overview (p. 109) Table of settings in the center
display
The center display's Settings menu has a num-
ber of main categories and sub-categories that
contain settings and information for many of the
vehicle's features and functions.
There are seven main categories:
My Car,
Sound, Navigation, Media, Communication,
Climate and System.
Each category, in turn, contains a number of sub-
categories and possible settings. The table below
shows the first level of sub-categories. The possi-
ble settings for a function or an area are descri-
bed in more detail in their respective sections of
the Owner's Manual.
Some settings are personal, which means that
they can be saved to a Driver Profiles. Others
are global, which means that they are not linked
to a driver profile.
My Car Sub-categories
Displays
IntelliSafe
Drive Preferences/Individual Drive Mode*
Lights and Lighting
Mirrors and Convenience Sub-categories
Locking
Parking Brake and Suspension
Wipers
Sound
Sub-categories
Tone
Balance
System Volumes
Navigation
Sub-categories
Map
Route and Guidance
Traffic
Media
Sub-categories
AM/FM Radio
SiriusXM
SiriusXM Travel Link

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NOTEThe driver's ability to see information in the
head-up display may be impeded by:
• the use of polarizing sunglasses
• a driving posture in which the driver is not
centered in the seat
• objects on the display unit's glass cover
• unfavorable lighting conditions.
CAUTION The information is projected from a display
unit located in the dashboard. To help prevent
damage to the display unit's glass cover, do
not place any objects on the glass and pre-
vent objects from falling onto it. Examples of what might be shown on the display.
Speed
Cruise control
Navigation
Road signs
A number of symbols may be projected temporar-
ily onto the head-up display, including: If the warning symbol appears, read the
warning message in the instrument
panel. If the information symbol appears, read
the warning message in the instrument
panel.
NOTE People with certain types of vision problems
may experience headaches or eye strain
when using the head-up display.
City Safety in head-up-displayIf City Safety is activated, the information in the
head-up display will be replaced by a City Safety
graphic. This graphic will illuminate even if the
head-up display is turned off.
A City Safety graphic flashes to attract the driver's atten-
tion.
Related information
•
Activating and deactivating the head-up dis-
play* (p. 144)
• Cleaning the head-up display* (p. 634)
• Replacing a windshield with head-up display*
(p. 608)

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144 Activating and deactivating the
head-up display*
The head-up display can be activated and deac-
tivated when the vehicle has been started.
Press the Head-up Displaybutton in the center display's
Function view. An indicator light
in the button will illuminate
when the function is activated.
Related information
• Head-up display settings* (p. 144)
• Head-up display* (p. 142) Head-up display settings*
Adjusting settings for the head-up display. Settings can be adjusted in the center display's
Settings menu when the vehicle is started and a
projected image is displayed on the windshield.
This setting is stored as a personal setting in the
driver profile.
Selecting display optionsSelect the functions to be shown in the head-up
display.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Displays Head-Up
Display Options .
3.

Select one or more functions:
• Show Navigation
• Show Road Sign Information
• Show Driver Support
• Show Phone.
Adjusting brightness and height
position 1.
Press the Head-up Display Adjustments
button in the center display's Function view.
2.

Adjust the brightness of the projected image
and the height position in the driver's field of
vision using the right-side steering wheel
lever. Decreasing brightness
Increasing brightness
Raising position

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* Option/accessory. 145Lowering position
Confirm
The brightness of the graphic is automatically
adapted to the light conditions in its background.
Brightness is also affected by adjustments to the
brightness of the other displays in the vehicle.
The height position can be stored in the front
power seat's* memory function.
Calibrating the horizontal positionIf the windshield or display unit has been
replaced, the head-up display's horizontal posi-
tion may need to be calibrated. Calibration means
that the projected image is rotated clockwise or
counterclockwise.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Select My Car Displays Head-Up
Display Options Head-Up Display
Calibration .
3.

Calibrate the horizontal position of the image
using the right-side steering wheel keypad. Rotate counterclockwise
Rotate clockwise
Confirm
Related information
•
Head-up display* (p. 142)
• Activating and deactivating the head-up dis-
play* (p. 144) Voice control
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The driver can use voice commands to control
certain functions in the media player, a
Bluetooth-connected phone, the climate system
and the Volvo navigation system*.
Voice commands offer extra convenience and
help minimize distractions so drivers can concen-
trate on driving and keep their attention on the
road and traffic situation.
WARNING The driver is always responsible for ensuring
that the vehicle is operated in a safe manner
and that all applicable traffic regulations are
followed.
Voice control microphone
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Certain markets only.

LIGHTING
* Option/accessory.
152 Lighting panel and controls
The lighting panel and controls can be used to
adjust both exterior and interior lighting. The
lighting ring on the left-side steering wheel lever
can be used to activate and adjust the exterior
lighting. The brightness of the interior lighting
can be adjusted using the thumb wheel on the
dashboard.
Exterior lighting Lighting ring position.
With the ignition in position II or when the engine
is running, the following functions apply for the
various lighting ring positions: Position
Meaning In the US: Daytime running lights
and parking lights are off.
In Canada: Daytime running lights
and parking lights are on.
High beam flash can be used.
Parking lights when the vehicle is
parked.
In the US: Daytime running lights
are off.
In Canada: Daytime running lights
are on.
High beam flash can be used.
Low beams and parking lights.
High beams can be activated.
High beam flash can be used. Position
Meaning Daytime running lights and parking
lights in daylight conditions.
A
Low beams and parking lights in
weak daylight or dark conditions or
when the front fog lights* and/or
rear fog light are activated.
Active high beam can be activated.
High beams can be activated when
low beams are on.
High beam flash can be used. Active high beams on/off.
A
US models only: Daytime running lights and parking lights can
be deactivated in the center display.
NOTE Volvo recommends use of Daytime Running
Lights in the US. Its use is mandatory in Can-
ada.
Volvo recommends using position when
the vehicle is in motion.

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WARNINGThe vehicle lighting system cannot in all situa-
tions 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.
Thumbwheel in instrument panel
Thumb wheel (to the left) for adjusting interior bright-
ness.
Related information
•
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-
play (p. 153)
• Interior Lighting (p. 162)
• Parking lights (p. 154) •
Using turn signals (p. 158)
• Using high beam (p. 156)
• Low beams (p. 155)
• Rear fog light (p. 159)
• Active Bending Lights* (p. 159)
• Brake lights (p. 160)
• Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 161) Adjusting light functions via the
center display
Multiple light functions can be adjusted and acti-
vated via the center display. These include auto-
matic high beam, home safe lighting, and
approach lighting. 1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap My Car Lights and Lighting
.
3. Select Exterior Lights or Interior Lighting.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
• Active high beam (p. 157)
• Using home safe lighting (p. 161)
• Welcome Light (p. 161)
• Using turn signals (p. 158)
• Opening settings in the center display
(p. 132)
• Function view in the center display (p. 122)

LIGHTING
154Parking lights
The parking lights can be used to help other
road users see the vehicle if it is stopped or
parked. Use the lighting ring on the steering
wheel lever to turn on the parking lights.
Lighting ring in the parking light position.
Turn the lighting ring to the position to
turn on the parking lights (the license plate light-
ing will also illuminate).
Canadian models: If the ignition is in the II posi-
tion or the engine is running, the daytime running
lights will illuminate instead of the front parking
lights. With the lighting ring in this position, the
parking lights will remain on regardless of what
position the ignition is in.
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 dark conditions, the rear parking lights also
illuminate when the tailgate is opened to alert fol-
lowing traffic. This happens regardless of what
position the lighting ring or ignition is in.
Related information
•
Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
• Ignition modes (p. 427) Daytime running lights
The vehicle has sensors that detect ambient
lighting conditions. With the lighting ring in the position, the daytime running lights will
always be activated when the ignition is in mode
II or when the engine is running. In weak daylight
or dark conditions, the headlights automatically
switch to low beams. Lighting ring in AUTO position.