dashboard VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2020 User Guide

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CLIMATE CONTROL
214tunnel console and one on each side of the pillars between the front and rear doors.
A third row of seats – one additional vent on each of the pillars behind the reardoors.
Related information

Climate (p. 208)
Adjusting air distribution (p. 214)
Opening, closing and directing air vents(p. 215)
Air distribution options (p. 216)
Adjusting air distribution
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if needed.
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center dis- play.
Air distribution buttons in Climate view.
Air distribution - windshield defrost vents
Air distribution - dashboard and center console air vents
Air distribution - floor air vents
2. Tap one or more air distribution buttons to open/close the airflow for that vent.
> The air distribution changes and the
buttons will light up or go out.
Related information
Air distribution (p. 213)
Opening, closing and directing air vents (p. 215)
Air distribution options (p. 216)

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Air distribution options
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if needed. The following options are available.
Air distribution Purpose
If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate control system will revert to automatic mode.
Main airflow from defroster vents. Some airflow from other vents.Helps remove ice and condensation in cold and humid weather(blower speed should not be set too low).
Main airflow from dashboard vents. Some airflow from other vents.Provides effective cooling in warm weather.
Main airflow from floor vents. Some airflow from other vents. Provides heating or cooling in footwell areas.

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Air distributionPurpose
Main airflow from defroster and dashboard vents. Some air- flow from other vents.Provides a comfortable climate in warm and dry weather.
Main airflow from defroster and floor vents. Some airflow from other vents.Provides a comfortable climate and effective defogging in coldand humid weather.
Main airflow from dashboard and floor vents. Some airflow from other vents.Provides a comfortable climate in sunny, cool weather.
Main airflow from defroster, dashboard and floor vents. Provides balanced comfort in the passenger compartment.

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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Lock indication
The turn signals will flash when the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Exterior confirmationLocking
The turn signals will flash once and the door mirrors will fold in 1
to confirm the
vehicle is locked.
Unlocking
The turn signals will flash twice and thedoor mirrors will fold out 1
to confirm the
vehicle is unlocked.
The tailgate, hood and all doors must be closed for confirmation to be given. If only thedriver's door is closed when the vehicle is locked 2
, the vehicle will be locked but the turn
signals will only flash to indicate locking when all doors and the tailgate and hood have beenclosed.
Lock and alarm indicators on the dashboard
The locks and alarm indicator will display the status of the locking system:
One long flash indicates locking.
When the vehicle is locked, this will beindicated by short, pulsating flashes.
Rapid flashing after disabling the alarmindicates that the alarm has been trig-gered.
Lock button indicators
Front door
Lock buttons with indicator lights in front door.
Illuminated indicator lights in both front door lock buttons indicate that all doors are locked.If any door is opened, the lights in both doorswill go out.
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Only vehicles with power folding mirrors.
2 Does not apply to vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking *.

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Unlocking the tailgate using the remote key
The remote key can be used to unlock the tailgate while keeping the rest of the vehiclelocked.
1. Press the button on the remote key.
> The tailgate will be unlocked but remain closed. The side doors remain locked and armed. The lock and alarm indicator onthe dashboard will go out to indicatethat the vehicle is no longer fullylocked. Press lightly on the rubberized pressure plate under the tailgate handle to openthe tailgate. If the tailgate is not openedwithin 2 minutes, it will be relocked andthe 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 remotekey (p. 248)
Opening and closing the power tailgate
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(p. 269)
Remote key range
In order to function correctly, the remote key must be within a certain distance from thevehicle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions for e.g. locking and unlocking, which are activated by pressing
or , have a range of approx. 20 meters
(65 feet) from the vehicle. If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer and try again.
Keyless * use
The shaded areas around the vehicle illustrate the range of the system's antennas.
For keyless use, a remote key or the Key Tag must be within the shaded areas shown in theillustration, i.e. a semicircle with a radius of

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Locking using the rear door button *
Button with indicator light for locking/unlocking in rear door.
The lock buttons in the rear doors lock/unlock that particular door.
Unlocking the rear door1. Pull the opening handle to unlock the rear
door.
2. Pull the opening handle again to open the rear door 12
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Related information
Settings for remote and inside door unlock(p. 249)
Unlocking the tailgate from inside thevehicle (p. 266)
Activating and deactivating child safetylocks (p. 267)
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle The tailgate can be unlocked from the inside using the button on the dashboard.
–Press the button on the dashboard.
> The tailgate will unlock and can be opened from the outside by pressing the rubberized button on the handle.
With the optional power tailgate *:
–Press and hold the button on the
dashboard.
> The tailgate will open.
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Opening and closing the power tailgate*
The tailgate can be opened and closed auto- matically with the power trunk release.
OpeningTo open the power tailgate, do one of the fol- lowing:
–Press and hold the button on the
remote key until the tailgate begins to open.
–Press and hold the button on the
dashboard until the tailgate begins to open.
–Press lightly on the tailgate's outside han- dle.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under
the rear bumper.
Closing
To close 13
the power tailgate, do one of the
following:
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–Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close.
> The tailgate will close automatically and remain unlocked.
NOTE
The button remains active 24 hours after the tailgate was opened. After thistime, the tailgate must be closed man-ually.
If the tailgate has been open for morethan 30 minutes, it will automaticallyclose slowly.
–Press and hold the button on the
remote key.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
–Press and hold the button on the
dashboard.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under
the rear bumper.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
Closing and locking
–Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock 13
both the tailgate and doors (all
doors must be closed in order to lock).
> The tailgate closes automatically – the tailgate and doors lock, and the alarm is armed.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlock-ing to be possible.
When the keyless locking or closing
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functions are used, three audible signals
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will sound if the key is not detected close enough to the tailgate.
CAUTION
When operating the tailgate manually, open and close it slowly. If you encounterresistance, do not use force. This couldlead to damage and loss of function.
Interrupting opening or closingInterrupt opening or closing by doing one of the following:
Press the button on the dashboard.
Press the button on the remote key.
Press the close button on the underside ofthe tailgate.
Press the rubberized pressure plate on theunderside of the tailgate's outer handle.
Using a foot movement
*.
Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops.The tailgate can then be opened or closedmanually. If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it will open the next time it is activated.
Pinch protectionIf anything obstructs the tailgate with enoughforce to prevent it from opening or closing,pinch protection will be activated.
When opening - the tailgate will stopmoving and an audible signal will sound.
When closing - the tailgate will stop, along audible signal will sound and the tail-gate will return to the programmed maxi-mum opening position.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of injury when opening and closing. Before opening or closing, make sure that no one is near the tailgate's range ofmotion. Serious injury could occur. Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Preloaded springs
Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open or access the pre- loaded springs in the power tailgate struts.They are preloaded with high pressure andcan cause injury if opened.
Related information
Setting a maximum height for the power tailgate
* (p. 272)
Foot movement tailgate operation
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(p. 272)
Remote key range (p. 250)

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Alarm The alarm emits sound and light signals if anyone without a valid remote key attemptsto break into the vehicle or interferes with thestart 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.
The hazard warning flashers will flash for5 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.
If the reason the alarm was triggered is notrectified, the alarm cycle will repeat up to 10 times 15
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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 thealarm has been disabled for up to30 seconds or until the ignition is put in
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mode – the alarm has been triggered.
In the event of alarm system failureIf a problem is detected in the alarmsystem, a symbol and the message
Alarm system failure Service
required will appear in the instru-
ment panel. Contact a workshop - an author- ized Volvo workshop is recommended.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair or alter any of the components in the alarm system yourself.Any such attempt could affect the termsand conditions of your insurance policy.
Related information
Arming and disarming the alarm (p. 277)
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Certain markets only.