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Top tether anchors92
Integrated booster cushion*93
Raising the integrated booster cushion*94
Stowing the integrated booster cushion*96
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instruments and controls100
Trip computer101
Displaying trip computer information102
Displaying trip statistics104
HomeLink® Wireless Control System*104
Programming the HomeLink® Wire-less Control System*105
Adjusting the power door mirrors108
Laminated panoramic roof*110
Operating the laminated panoramic roof*111
Power windows113
Operating the power windows113
Rearview mirror114
Using sun shades115
Settings view115
Categories in Settings view116
Changing system settings in Set-tings view118
Changing settings in apps119
Resetting the settings view119
Resetting user data when the vehiclechanges owners120
Ambient temperature sensor120
Clock121
Head-up display (HUD)*122

Voice control125
Using voice commands125
Voice control for cell phones126
Voice control for radio and media127
Climate system voice commands128
Navigation system voice commands129
Voice control settings130
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel130
Instrument panel132
Hybrid-related information in theinstrument panel134
Instrument panel licenses136
Warning symbols in the instrument panel141
Compass142
Calibrating the compass143
Lighting panel and controls144
Parking lights146
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)146
Low beam headlights147
High and low beam headlights148
Active Bending Lights*149
Rear fog lights (certain models only)150
Brake lights151
Hazard warning flashers151
Using turn signals151

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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

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Volvo ID
A Volvo ID can be used to access a number of
on-line services2

Creating a Volvo ID
A Volvo ID can be created in two ways:

Using the Volvo ID app
1. If you have not already done so, downloadthe Volvo ID app from the DownloadCenter.
2.Start the app and register a personal emailaddress.
3. Follow the instructions that will be sent auto-matically to this email address.
> A Volvo ID has now been created and hasbeen automatically registered to the vehi-cle. The Volvo ID services available cannow be used.

Using the Volvo On Call (VOC) app
1. Download the latest version of the VOC appto your cell phone from e.g., the App Store,Windows Phone or Google Play.
2. Start the app and create a Volvo ID on thestart page.
3. Register a personal email address and thenfollow the instructions that will be sent auto-matically to this address.
Registering your Volvo ID to the vehicle
If your Volvo ID was created using the Volvo OnCall mobile app, the ID has to be registered tothe vehicle:
1. With the vehicle connected to the Internet,download the Volvo ID app from theDownload Center in the center display'sApp view. See also the article "Downloading,updating and uninstalling apps."
2.Start the app and enter your Volvo ID.
3. Follow the instructions that will be sent auto-matically to the email address linked to yourVolvo ID.
> Your Volvo ID is now registered to thevehicle and the Volvo ID services availablecan be used.

Advantages of having a Volvo ID
•Only one user name and password arerequired to access online services.
•If you change a user name or password forone of the online service (e.g., VOC), it/theywill also be automatically changed for theother services.

Related information
•Downloading, updating and uninstalling apps(p. 468)
•Connecting to the Internet (p. 466)
2These services vary and may be subject to change. Consult your Volvo retailer.

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INTRODUCTION
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.34
Function view: vehicle functions can be acti-vated/deactivated by tapping. Certain func-tions are called "trigger functions", whichopen settings windows, e.g., Camera andparking functions. Settings for the head-updisplay* are also started from Function viewbut the actual interaction is controlled fromthe steering wheel keypad buttons and theinstrument panel.
Home view: the initial view shown when thecenter display is started.
App (Application) view: shows apps that havebeen downloaded (third-party apps) as wellas ones for integrated functions such as FMradio. Tap an icon to open the app.
Status bar: vehicle activities are shown at thetop of the screen. Network/connection infor-mation is shown on the left side of the bar.Media-related information, the clock andinformation about background activities areshown to the right.
Top view: pull down the tab to open Top view.From here, you can access Settings,Owner's manual and stored messages.
Navigation: leads to map navigation. Tap thesub-view to expand it.
Media: the most recently used media-relatedapps. Tap the sub-view to expand it.
Phone: used to access phone-related func-tions. Tap the sub-view to expand it.
The extra sub-view: the most recently usedapps/vehicle functions that do not belong inany of the other sub-views are listed here.Tap the sub-view to expand it.
Climate bar: information and direct access tosettings such as temperature, seat heating*and blower speed. Tap the symbol at thecenter of the Climate bar to open Climateview for additional settings.

Related information
•Using the center display (p. 50)
•Function view buttons (p. 41)
•Symbols in the center display status bar(p. 48)
•Settings view (p. 115)
•Media player (p. 455)
•Phone (p. 448)
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)
•Cleaning the center display (p. 552)

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Function view buttons
The Function view, which is one of the centerdisplay's basic views, contains all of the vehicle's
on-screen function buttons. From the Homeview, swipe from left to right on the screen tocome to the Function view.

Different types of buttons
There are three different types of vehicle functionbuttons as listed in the following table.
Type of buttonFunctionsVehicle function affected
Function buttonsHave On/Off modes.
An LED indicator light to the left of the button's icon will illuminate when a function isactive. Press the button to turn the function on or off.
Most of the buttons in the function view arefunction buttons.
Start buttonsDo not have On/Off modes.
Pressing a start button opens a function's window, e.g., a window for adjusting thedriver's seat.
•Camera.
•Headrest fold.
•Functions for folding down a seat.
•Head-up display adjustments.
Parking buttonsHave On/Off and scanning modes.
Similar to function buttons but have an additional parking scanning mode.
•Park In.
•Park Out.

Button modes
A function is activated (on) when the LED indicator isgreen
A function is deactivated (off) when the LED indicator isoff
When a function or parking button's LED indica-tor is green, the function is activated. When afunction is initially activated, an additional text willbe displayed (certain functions only) in the buttonfor approx. 5 seconds, after which the button willbe displayed with the LED indicator illuminated.
Press the button briefly to deactivate the func-tion.

INTRODUCTION
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.59

Using the search function
1.Tap the magnifying glass icon () in theowner's manual's upper menu. A keyboardwill appear at the bottom of the screen.
2.Enter a word, e.g., "seat belt."
> Suggested articles will be displayed asmore characters are entered.
3. Confirm by tapping the article. To leavesearch mode tap the up-arrow next to thesearch box.

Related information
•On-board digital owner's manual (p. 56)
•Using the center display keyboard (p. 36)
Glass
Laminated glass
The windshield and panoramic roof* are made oflaminated glass, which is reinforced to help pre-vent break-ins and to provide additional sound-proofing. Laminated glass is optional for theother side windows.
Laminated glass symbol5

Related information
•Laminated panoramic roof* (p. 110)
•Power windows (p. 113)
•Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 206)
•Using sun shades (p. 115)
•Rearview mirror (p. 114)
•Power windows (p. 113)
•Head-up display (HUD)* (p. 122)
•Activating/deactivating the rain sensor(p. 162)
•Windshield and headlight washers (p. 163)
•Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 164)
•Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 206)
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup-ports certification by the National Institute forAutomotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.).
Certified technicians have demonstrated a highdegree of competence in specific areas. Besidespassing exams, each technician must also haveworked in the field for two or more years before acertificate is issued. These professional techni-cians are best able to analyze vehicle problemsand perform the necessary maintenance proce-dures to keep your Volvo at peak operating con-dition.

XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid
Technicians performing work on a vehicle withelectrification should also have the necessarytraining and specialized certification required forperforming repairs and/or maintenance on avehicle with electrification.

WARNING
A number of electrical components in theXC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid usehigh-voltage current and can be extremelydangerous if handled incorrectly. These com-ponents and any orange wiring in the vehiclemay only be handled by trained and qualifiedVolvo service technicians.
5This symbol is not shown on the windshield or moon roof/panoramic roof.

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SAFETY
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Passenger's side airbag decal

WARNING
•Children must never be allowed in thefront passenger's seat.
•Occupants in the front passenger's seatmust never sit on the edge of the seat, sitleaning toward the instrument panel orotherwise sit out of position.
•The occupant's back must be as uprightas comfort allows and be against the seatback with the seat belt properly fastened.
•Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on thedash, seat or out of the window.
WARNING
•No objects or accessory equipment, e.g.dashboard covers, may be placed on,attached to, or installed near the air baghatch (the area above the glove compart-ment) or the area affected by airbagdeployment.
•There should be no loose articles, suchas coffee cups on the floor, seat, or dash-board area.
•Never try to open the airbag cover on thesteering wheel or the passenger's sidedashboard. This should only be done by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
•Failure to follow these instructions canresult in injury to the vehicle occupants.

Related information
•Seat belts (p. 66)
•Occupant weight sensor (p. 74)
Occupant weight sensor
The Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) isdesigned to meet the regulatory requirements ofFederal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)208 and is designed to disable (will not inflate)the passenger's side front airbag under certainconditions.
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light

Disabling the passenger's side front
airbag
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adultsand children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches(140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehi-cle with a front passenger side airbag and beproperly restrained for their size and weight.
The OWS works with sensors that are part of thefront passenger's seat and seat belt. The sensorsare designed to detect the presence of a properly

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Components in the SIPS airbag system
This SIPS airbag system consists of a gas gener-ator, the side airbag modules built into the out-board sides of both front seat backrests, andelectronic sensors/wiring.

WARNING
•The SIPS airbag system is a supplementto the structural Side Impact ProtectionSystem and the three-point seat belt sys-tem. It is not designed to deploy duringcollisions from the front or rear of thevehicle or in rollover situations.
•The use of seat covers on the front seatsmay impede SIPS airbag deployment.
•No objects, accessory equipment or stick-ers may be placed on, attached to orinstalled near the SIPS airbag system orin the area affected by SIPS airbagdeployment.
•Never try to open or repair any compo-nents of the SIPS airbag system. Thisshould be done only by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
•In order for the SIPS airbag to provide itsbest protection, both front seat occupantsshould sit in an upright position with theseat belt properly fastened.
•Failure to follow these instructions canresult in injury to the occupants of thevehicle in the event of an accident.
Related information
•Airbag system (p. 71)
•Seat belts (p. 66)
Inflatable curtains
The inflatable curtain is designed to help protectthe heads of the occupants of the front seatsand the occupant of the outboard rear seatingpositions in certain side impact collisions.
This system consists of inflatable curtains locatedalong the sides of the roof liners, stretching fromthe center of both front side windows to the rearedge of the rear side door windows.
In certain side impacts, both the Inflatable Cur-tain (IC) and the side Impact Airbag System(SIPS airbag) will deploy. The IC and the SIPSairbag deploy simultaneously.

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WARNING
•Never try to open or repair any compo-nents of the IC system. This should bedone only by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
•Never hang heavy items from the ceilinghandles. This could impede deploymentof the Inflatable Curtain.
•The cargo area and rear seat should notbe loaded to a level higher than 4 in.(10 cm) below the upper edge of the rearside windows. Objects placed higher thanthis level could impede the function ofthe Inflatable Curtain.
•In order for the IC to provide its best pro-tection, both front seat occupants andboth outboard rear seat occupants shouldsit in an upright position with the seat beltproperly fastened; adults using the seatbelt and children using the proper childrestraint system.

Related information
•Airbag system (p. 71)
•Side impact airbags (p. 77)
•Child safety (p. 81)
•Seat belts (p. 66)
Safety mode
As a safety precaution after a collision, the func-tionality of some of the vehicle's systems may bereduced.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, thetext Safety mode may appear in the informationdisplay.
NOTE
This text can only be shown if the display isundamaged and the vehicle's electrical sys-tem is intact.
Safety mode is a feature that is triggered if oneor more of the safety systems such as the front/side airbags inflatable curtain, etc., or one ormore of the seat belt pretensioners has deployed.The collision may have damaged an importantfunction in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines,sensors for one of the safety systems, the brakesystem, etc.
WARNING
•Never attempt to repair the vehicle your-self or to reset the electrical system afterthe vehicle has displayed Safety mode.This could result in injury or improper sys-tem function.
•Restoring the vehicle to normal operatingstatus should only be done by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
•After Safety mode has been displayed, ifyou detect the odor of fuel vapor, or seeany signs of fuel leakage, do not attemptto start the vehicle. Leave the vehicleimmediately.

Related information
•Starting or moving a vehicle in safety mode(p. 80)
•General safety information (p. 62)