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Passenger compartment lighting152
Home safe lighting155
Approach lighting155
Messages in the instrument paneland center display155
Handling messages in the instru-ment panel and center display157
Handling messages stored from theinstrument panel and center display158
Instrument panel App menu160
Using the instrument panel App menu160
Using the windshield wipers161
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor162
Windshield and headlight washers163
Tailgate window wiper and washer164
Steering wheel164
Adjusting the steering wheel166
Seats166
Manually operated front seats167
Power front seats*168
Adjusting power front seats*168
Adjusting the passenger's seat fromthe driver's seat*169
Using the power seat memory function*169
Multifunctional front seats*170

Adjusting function settings in themultifunctional front seats*171
Easy access to and from the driver seat174
Rear seats175
Adjusting the second row head restraints175
Moving the second row seats for-ward/rearward176
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt177
Folding the second row backrests178
Getting into and out of the third rowof seats179
Folding the third row backrests180
Driver profiles181
Selecting a driver profile181
Editing a driver profile182
Linking a remote key to a driver profile183
Importing/exporting a driver profilefrom/to a USB flash drive184
CLIMATE
Climate control system188
Perceived temperature188
Climate system sensors189
Parking climate (preconditioning)189
Activating/deactivating the parkingclimate timer191
Activating/deactivating the climatecomfort retaining function*191
Preconditioning timer192
Setting the parking climate (precon-ditioning) timer192
Starting and stopping preconditioning194
Preconditioning symbols and messages195
Air quality196
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)*197
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)*197
Passenger compartment air filter198
Automatic climate control198
Climate system controls199
Climate system controls in the centerdisplay199
Rear climate system controls on thetunnel console201
Setting the blower speed201
Setting the temperature203
Turning recirculation on and off205

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Defrosting windows and mirrors206
Turning steering wheel heating* onand off208
Air conditioning209
Turning seat heating* on and off210
Turning front seat ventilation* on and off211
Air distribution212
Opening/closing/directing air vents213
Adjusting air distribution213
Air distribution table215
LOADING AND STORAGE
Cargo space218
Loading218
Passenger compartment storage spaces220
Using the glove compartment221
Tunnel console222
Grocery bag holder223
Cargo net223
Steel cargo grid*225
Load anchoring eyelets226
Cargo compartment cover*227
Sun visors229
Electrical sockets230
LOCKS AND ALARM
Locks and remote keys234
Immobilizer234
Changing the remote key's battery235
Remote key238
Remote key's range240
Red Key*240
Detachable key blade242
Foot movement tailgate operation*243
Locking/unlocking from outside thevehicle244
Locking/unlocking from inside thevehicle246
Antenna locations for the start andlock system247
Locking and unlocking confirmation248
Locking/unlocking the tailgate249
Power tailgate*251
Private (valet) locking253
Locking/unlocking with the detacha-ble key blade254
Automatically arming/disarming thealarm255
Alarm256
Deactivating the alarm without afunctioning remote key257
Child safety locks257

INTRODUCTION
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Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well-being of its cus-tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, wecare about the environment in which we all live.Concern for the environment means an everydayinvolvement in reducing our environmentalimpact.
Volvo's environmental activities are based on aholistic view, which means we consider the over-all environmental impact of a product throughoutits complete life cycle. In this context, design, pro-duction, product use, and recycling are all impor-tant considerations. In production, Volvo haspartly or completely phased out several chemicalsincluding CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, andcadmium; and reduced the number of chemicalsused in our plants 50% since 1991.
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce intoproduction a three-way catalytic converter with aLambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sen-sor, in 1976. The current version of this highlyefficient system reduces emissions of harmfulsubstances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipeby approximately 95 – 99% and the search toeliminate the remaining emissions continues.Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer tooffer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioningsystem of all models as far back as the 1975model 240. Advanced electronic engine controlsand cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to ourgoal. In addition to continuous environmental
refinement of conventional gasoline-poweredinternal combustion engines, Volvo is activelylooking at advanced technology alternative-fuelvehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partnerin the work to lessen the car's impact on theenvironment. To reduce your vehicle's environ-mental impact, you can:
•Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.Tests have shown decreased fuel economywith improperly inflated tires.
•Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule in your Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet.
•Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
•See a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible for inspectionif the check engine (malfunction indicator)light illuminates, or stays on after the vehiclehas started.
•Properly dispose of any vehicle-related wastesuch as used motor oil, used batteries, brakepads, etc.
•When cleaning your vehicle, please use gen-uine Volvo car care products. All Volvo carcare products are formulated to be environ-mentally friendly.

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in
Hybrid
•If possible, precondition the vehicle with thecharging cable before driving.
•If preconditioning is not possible in coldweather, use the seat and steering wheelheating primarily. Avoid heating the entirepassenger compartment, which reduces thehybrid battery's charge level.
•Choose the Pure drive mode to help mini-mize electric power consumption.
•In hilly terrain, put the gear selector in modeB to utilize the electric motor's braking func-tion when the accelerator pedal is released.This helps charge the hybrid battery.

Related information
•Driving economically (p. 385)

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INTRODUCTION
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.24
that is currently playing. It is controlled using bothsteering wheel keypads.

Center display
Many of the vehicle's main functions are con-trolled from the center display, a touchscreen thatreacts to taps or other gestures. The number ofphysical buttons is thereby minimized. The screencan be operated with or without gloves.
The center display is used to control e.g., the cli-mate and infotainment systems and to adjust thepower seats*. The information shown here can bedealt with by the driver or the front seat passen-ger.
Voice control system
The voice control system ena-bles the driver to operate cer-tain vehicle functions withoutremoving his/her hands fromthe steering wheel and itunderstands natural speech.Use voice commands to e.g.,play a track on the infotainment system, make aphone call, raise the passenger compartmenttemperature or to read a text message.
For additional information about all of the func-tions/system, see the respective articles in theon-board owner's manual or the printed supple-ment.

Related information
•Using the center display (p. 50)
•Center display overview (p. 33)
•Navigating in the center display's views(p. 43)
•Head-up display (HUD)* (p. 122)
•Instrument panel (p. 132)
•Voice control (p. 125)

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.124
Lower position
Confirm

Adapting brightness
The brightness of the graphics displayed in theHUD are also automatically adjusted according toambient lighting conditions. HUD brightness isalso affected by adjustments to the brightness ofthe other displays in the vehicle.

Power front seat * memory function
The position of the HUD can be stored in thepower seat's memory function.

Replacing the windshield
Vehicles with a head-up display have a specialtype of windshield meeting the requirements fordisplaying projected information.
If the windshield has to be replaced, contact atrained and qualified Volvo service technician orauthorized workshop. The correct type of replace-ment windshield must be used for a head-up dis-play.

Calibrating the horizontal position
If the windshield has been replaced, it may benecessary to calibrate the HUD's horizontal posi-tion. This means that the projected image willhave to be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.To do so:
1. Pull down the center display's Top view andtap Settings.
2.Select My CarDisplaysHead-UpDisplay Calibration.
3.Use the buttons on the right-side steeringwheel keypad to calibrate the horizontal posi-tion.
Rotate counterclockwise
Rotate clockwise
Confirm

Cleaning
Wipe the glass covering the HUD projection unitcarefully with a clean and dry (or very slightlydamp if necessary) microfiber cloth.
Never use strong stain removers. For difficultcleaning conditions, a special cleaning agent canbe purchased at a Volvo retailer.
Related information
•Center display overview (p. 33)
•Navigating in the center display's views(p. 43)

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Instrument panel
Left side
•Speedometer
•Trip odometer
•Odometer
•Cruise control/speed limiter information
•Road sign information

Center
•Indicator and warning symbols
•Ambient temperature sensor
•Clock
•Messages (and in certain cases also graph-ics)
•Distance to empty tank
•Distance to discharged hybrid battery (eDTE:electrical Distance to Empty)
•Door and seat belt status
•Hybrid battery charge information
•Compass
•Media player
•Navigation system map
•Cell phone
•Voice control
Right side
•Tachometer (depending on current drivingmode)
•Fuel gauge
•Battery gauge
•Gear indicator
•Current driving mode (Hybrid, Off Road, Pure,Power and AWD)
•Hybrid gauge (depending on current drivingmode)
•ECO gauge (depending on current drivingmode)
•Current fuel consumption
•Hybrid battery's charge level
•App menu (activated using the right-sidesteering wheel keypad)

Activating the instrument panel
The instrument panel is activated as soon as adoor is opened (i.e., ignition mode 0). After ashort period, the panel will go out if it is not used.
To reactivate it, do one of the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Turn the start knob to START and release it(without pressing the brake pedal). This acti-vates ignition mode I
•Open one of the doors
Instrument panel settings
Some of the settings for the instrument panelcan be made in the App menu (see also the arti-cle "Instrument panel app menu").
The following settings can be made in the center
display's Top view under: SettingsMy CarDisplays:
•Driver Display Center Area: Select what isdisplayed in the background (center) of theinstrument panel. The options are: (Show noinformation in the background, Showinformation for current playing media orShow navigation even if no route is set).
•Themes. Select a theme (appearance). Theoptions are: (Glass, Minimalistic,Performance or Chrome Rings).
The system language can be changed under
SettingsSystemChoose systemlanguage. This change affects the languageused in all displays.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.166
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to variouspositions.
Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steeringwheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel's height and reach can beadjusted. To do so:
1.Push the lever down to release the steeringwheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable posi-tion.
3. Pull back the lever to lock the steering wheelin place. If the lever is difficult to pull intoplace, press the steering wheel lightly at thesame time as you pull the lever.

WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optionalspeed-dependent power steering, the level ofsteering force can be adjusted. The force level isadjusted according to the vehicle's speed.

Related information
•Steering wheel (p. 164)
•Adjustable steering force (p. 262)
Seats
The vehicle is equipped with 7 seats. The frontseats can be adjusted electronically* or man-ually. The second and third row seats areadjusted primarily manually.
The adjustment settings for the power frontseats*, door mirrors and the head-up display canbe stored in memory buttons.
Using the multi-function control*, comfort in thefront 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 theirhead 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. 168)
•Adjusting function settings in the multifunc-tional front seats* (p. 171)
•Manually operated front seats (p. 167)
•Using the power seat memory function*(p. 169)
•Folding the second row backrests (p. 178)
•Getting into and out of the third row of seats(p. 179)

DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.262
Driver support systems
The vehicle is equipped with a number of driversupport systems that help provide the driver withactive/passive support.
Some of these systems are standard while othersare 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. 262)
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (p. 263)
•Roll stability control (RSC) (p. 267)
•Speed limiter (SL)* (p. 267)
•Distance Alert* (p. 279)
•Cruise Control (CC) (p. 274)
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* (p. 281)
•Pilot Assist* (p. 295)
•Driver support system radar sensor (p. 318)
•Driver support system camera (p. 322)
•City Safety™ (p. 326)
•Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* (p. 339)
•Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* (p. 341)
•Road Sign Information (RSI)* (p. 346)
•Driver Alert Control (DAC) (p. 348)
•Driving lane assistance (p. 350)
•Run-off Mitigation (p. 355)
•Park Assist* (p. 358)
•Park Assist Camera (PAC)* (p. 362)
•Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 368)
Adjustable steering force
Steering force increases with the speed of thevehicle 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 level
To change the level of steering force, see theinformation under the heading "individual" in arti-cle "Drive modes" for additional information.

NOTE
•This steering force level menu functioncannot 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.

Related information
•Driver support systems (p. 262)
•Drive modes (p. 420)

STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.376
Starting and driving
The vehicle is equipped with an automatic trans-mission that also makes it possible to shift gearsmanually.
Certain functions can also be used when theengine is not running, depending on the ignitionmode being used.

Related information
•Starting the engine (p. 402)
•Ignition modes (p. 400)
•Automatic transmission (p. 424)
•Opening/closing the fuel filler door (p. 393)
•Parking brake (p. 382)
Brakes
The brake system is a hydraulic system consist-ing of two separate brake circuits. If a problemshould occur in one of these circuits, it is stillpossible to stop the vehicle with the other brakecircuit.
Brake system
If one of the brake circuits is not functioning,more pressure will be needed on the brake pedal(and the pedal will go down farther) for normalbraking effect.
If the brake pedal must be depressed fartherthan normal and requires greater foot pressure,the stopping distance will be longer.
Pressure on the brake pedal is enhanced by thepower braking function.

WARNING
If the vehicle does not have electrical currentand both the electric motor and gasolineengine are switched off, the brakes cannot beused to stop the vehicle.
When the Hill Start Assist function is being used,it will take slightly longer for the brake pedal toreturn to its normal position if the vehicle isparked on an incline or uneven surface.
When driving in very hilly areas or if the vehicle iscarrying a heavy load, using brake mode B toaugment the brakes or the Off Road* drive
mode can also be used on steep downgrades toincrease the engine braking effect at low speeds.
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
The ABS system helps to improve vehicle control(stopping and steering) during severe brakingconditions by limiting brake lockup.
When ABS is operating, there may be somevibration in the brake pedal, which is normal.
The system performs a brief self-diagnostic testwhen the engine has been started and driverreleases the brake pedal. Another automatic testmay be performed when the vehicle first reachesa speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). Thebrake pedal will pulsate several times and asound may be audible from the ABS controlmodule, which is normal.

Function check when the engine is
started
A Plug-in Hybrid is equipped with a "brake bywire" brake system. A function check is per-formed each time the engine is started and thedriver depresses the brake pedal to move thegear selector from P.
In certain cases, a message may appear in theinstrument panel saying that pressure on thebrake pedal is too low. Press harder on the pedal.

Light braking charges the hybrid battery
When the brakes are applied lightly, the electricmotor's braking function is used, which converts

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Preconditioning
•If possible, precondition the vehicle with thecharging cable before driving.
•Avoid parking the vehicle so that the passen-ger compartment becomes too hot or cold.Park, if possible, in a climate controlled park-ing garage.
•For short drives after using the precondition-ing function, turn off the climate systemblower if possible.
•If preconditioning is not possible in coldweather, use the seat and steering wheelheating primarily. Avoid heating the entirepassenger compartment, which reduces thehybrid battery's charge level.

Driving
•Choose the Pure drive mode to help mini-mize electric power consumption.
•Maintain a constant speed and an adequatedistance to the vehicle ahead to minimizeuse of the brakes.
•Brake as gently as possible; doing socharges the hybrid battery using the inte-grated regenerative braking function.
•Balance energy requirements using theaccelerator pedal and utilize the gauge onthe instrument panel to see the amount ofpower available from the electric motor. Thishelps avoid starting the gasoline engineunnecessarily. The electric motor is more
energy-efficient than the gasoline engine,especially at lower speeds.
•In hilly terrain, put the gear selector in modeB to utilize the electric motor's braking func-tion when the accelerator pedal is released.This helps charge the hybrid battery.
•Higher speeds increase energy consumptionand the vehicle's wind resistance increasesalong with speed. Do not exceed postedspeed limits.
•Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load)in the vehicle.
•Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly (when the tires are cold).
•Remove snow tires when threat of snow orice has ended.
•Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increaseair resistance and also energy consumption.
•Avoid driving with open windows.

Handling and roadholding
•Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pres-sure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,check that the tires are inflated to the rec-ommended pressure according to the vehicleload. Loads should be distributed so thatcapacity weight or maximum permissible axleloads are not exceeded.
•At the specified curb weight your vehicle hasa tendency to understeer, which means thatthe steering wheel has to be turned more
than might seem appropriate for the curva-ture of a bend. This ensures good stabilityand reduces the risk of rear wheel skid.Remember that these properties can alterwith the vehicle load. The heavier the load inthe cargo compartment, the less the ten-dency to understeer.
Related information
•Hybrid-related information in the instrumentpanel (p. 134)
•Parking climate (preconditioning) (p. 189)