Volvo 2016 XC 90 Twin Engine Quick Manual

QUICK GUIDE

WEB EDITION

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Options in the Quick Guide are highlighted with an asterisk *.

The car's
centre display

The owner's manual is available in the car's centre display,
where it can be accessed via the top view.

Mobile app

The owner's manual is available as an app (Volvo Manual) for
smartphones and tablets. The app also contains video tutorials
for selected functions.

Volvo's support
site

Volvo's support site (support.volvocars.com) contains manuals
and video tutorials, as well as additional information and assis­tance for your Volvo and your car ownership.

Printed
information

There is a supplement to the owner's manual in the glovebox
that contains information on fuses and specifications, as well
as a summary of important and practical information. A printed
owner's manual and associated supplement can be ordered.

This Quick Guide describes a range of the functions in your Volvo. More detailed owner's information is available in the car, in the app and on the web.

01. GETTING STARTED

Here you will find information that will help you learn about some of the basic functions in your Volvo. Amongst other things, you
can read about the remote control key, the car's three displays as well as how to start the engine on and switch it off. There is
also information on how to control and adjust the seats and climate control.

02. HYBRID-RELATED INFORMATION

Amongst other things, you will find information here about how to start and finish charging the hybrid battery.

03. DRIVING AND DRIVER SUPPORT

Here you will find information about drive modes and different driver support functions in the car such as cruise control, Park
Assist Pilot (PAP)*, Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* and City Safety.

04. INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Here you will find information about how to control lights and wipers as well as how to use the trip computer and voice control.

05. CONNECTION, ENTERTAINMENT AND SUPPORT

From your Volvo you can connect to the outside world and get access to information, entertainment and support. This section
contains information on how to connect a phone to your Volvo, connect to the Internet and use apps.

06. SPECIAL TEXTS

Warning, important and note texts, which must be read.

One press locks doors and tailgate and arms the alarm1. A
long press closes the panoramic roof* and all side windows
simultaneously.

One press unlocks doors and tailgate and disarms the alarm.
A long press opens all side windows simultaneously.

One press unlocks and disarms the alarm for the tailgate only.
A long press opens or closes the power operated* tailgate.

REMOTE CONTROL KEY BUTTONS

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Option in certain markets.

The panic function is used in an emergency to attract
attention. One long press of at least 3 seconds or double
press within 3 seconds activates the direction indicators
and horn. The function is deactivated automatically after
approx. 3 minutes or by pressing the same button after the
function has been activated for at least 5 seconds.

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USING KEYLESS LOCKING/UNLOCKING*

You simply need to have the remote control key with you in a pocket,
for example, in order to lock or unlock the car. The remote control key
must be within a semicircular area of radius approx. 1.5 metres from
both long sides or approx. 1 metre from the tailgate (see illustration).

Unlock and disarm the alarm

1. Grasp a door handle or press the rubberised pressure plate beneath
the tailgate handle in order to unlock the car. Unlocking is complete
when the car's hazard warning flashers flash twice and the lock
indicator in the windscreen extinguishes.

2. Open a door or the tailgate.

Lock and arm the alarm

1. Close all doors. The tailgate can be open during locking with the
side door handles.

2. Touch the marked surface towards the rear on the outside of an
outer door handle or press the lock button on the bottom edge of
the tailgate before closing it. Locking is complete when the car's
hazard warning flashers flash once and the lock indicator in the
windscreen starts flashing.

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SETTING THE POWER* FRONT SEAT

Adjust the backrest rake by pressing the control forward/backward.

Raise/lower the seat by means of pressing the rear section of the
control up/down. Move the seat forward/backward by pressing the
control forward/backward.

Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cushion by means of pressing
the front section of the control up/down.

Settings for massage*, side support*, lumbar support* and seat cushion
extension are linked to the multi-function control*.

1. Activate seat settings by turning the control up/down. The seat
settings view opens in the centre display.

2. Select the desired function in the centre display by turning the
multifunction control up/down.

3. Change the setting by pressing the multi-function control's button
up/down/forward/backward.

Certain settings can also be selected with a tap directly on the centre
display.

Change the lumbar support by pressing the button up/down/forward/
backward.

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The memory function's keypad is either on one or both front doors.

Store setting

1. Set the seat, door mirrors and head-up display* to the desired
position.

2. Press the M button and release to store settings. The light indicator
in the button illuminates.

3. Within three seconds, depress the memory button 1, 2 or 3. When
the position is stored in the selected memory button, an acoustic
signal sounds and the light indicator in the M button extinguishes.

Using stored setting
With the door open: Depress one of the memory buttons and

release.

With the door closed: Hold one of the memory buttons depressed
until the stored position is reached.

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION* IN THE FRONT SEAT

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FOLDING THE BACKRESTS IN THE REAR SEATS

Ensure that backrests with head restraints do not come into contact
with the rear of the seat in front when lowering. Front and rear seat
may need adjusting in order for the backrests to be lowered.

Second row of seats' centre seat

1. Fold down the head restraint manually by depressing the button
between the backrest and the head restraint. At the same time,
push the head restraint down.

2. Pull the belt in the centre seat up/forward whilst folding.

Second row of seats' outer seats

– Pull the handle on the side of the outer seats upward while folding.

The head restraint is lowered automatically.

Third row of seats

– Pull the handle on the top of the backrest upward/forward. Fold the

backrest forward. The head restraint is lowered automatically.

The belt/handle must be pulled upwards while raising the second seat
row. Raise the backrests until the catch engages. Head restraints are
extended manually.

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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL

The steering wheel can be adjusted for both height and depth.

1. Push the lever under the steering wheel downwards to release the
steering wheel.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.

3. Pull the lever back to secure the steering wheel in position.

ENTRY/EXIT TO/FROM THE THIRD ROW OF
SE ATS

1. On the second seat row's outer seats, pull the handle on the top of
the seat backs upward/forward.

2. Fold the backrest forward and slide the whole seat forward.

Raise the seat to the upright position by first sliding back the seat and
then raising the backrest until it locks.

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STARTING AND SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE

The remote control key is not physically used during starting since
the standard version of the car is equipped with support for keyless
start (Passive Start). Store the key in the front part of the passen­ger compartment during a keyless start. With the option for keyless
locking/unlocking (Passive Entry*) it is sufficient to have the key
somewhere in the car in order for the engine to be started.

Starting

1. Make sure that gear position P or N is selected.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Turn the ignition dial to START and release. The ignition dial
automatically returns to its starting position.

Selecting gear position

– Change gear position by pressing the spring-loaded gear selector

forwards or backwards to the desired gear. The selected position
will be shown in the driver display.

The park position is activated via the P button located next to the gear
selector. Change from P-position to R or D-position by means of two
presses with the gear selector forward or backward.
Brake position B (which can be selected at any time while driving)
engine-brakes the car and charges the hybrid battery when the accel­erator pedal is released.

Switching off

– Turn the ignition dial to STOP and release. The ignition dial

automatically returns to its starting position.

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USING THE PARKING BRAKE

Activate the parking brake

– Pull the parking brake control in the tunnel console

upward. A symbol in the driver display illuminates when the
parking brake is activated. Check that the car is stationary.

Releasing manually

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Push down the parking brake control.

Disengage automatically

1. Fasten the seatbelt and start the engine.

2. Move the gear selector to position D or R and depress the
accelerator pedal.

Using the "Automatic braking when stationary" function (Auto
Hold), the brake pedal can be released while maintaining
braking effect when the car has stopped at e.g. traffic lights.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed again, the brakes
are released.

– Depress the button in the tunnel console to activate/

deactivate the function.

Automatic car wash

Before switching off the engine: Deactivate Auto Hold and "Automatic
application of parking brake" (select in the centre display's top view

Settings > My Car > Electric Parking Brake > Auto Activate
Parking Brake). Then select gear position N.

Turn the start knob to STOP for at least 4 seconds to switch off.

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Head-up-display*

The head-up display is a complement to the
car's driver display and projects information
on the windscreen. Such information can
include e.g. road sign information, information
on speed and navigation*, or incoming phone
calls. Display options, brightness and height
position for the head-up display can be
adjusted via the centre display. The head-up
display is activated from the centre display.

Centre display

Many of the car's main functions are
controlled from the centre display. For
example, the climate control system, media
system and system updates are controlled
from here.

THE CAR'S THREE DISPLAYS

Driver display

The driver display shows information about
the car and driving. It contains gauges,
indicators and indicator and warning symbols.
Shown on the left, amongst other things, are
speedometer and trip meter. In the centre
there is the option to show clock, media
player and navigation map*, amongst other
things. Shown on the right, amongst other
things, are tachometer, selected drive mode
and app menu, which is activated using the
steering wheel's right-hand keypad. Different
themes can be selected to change the
appearance of the driver display.

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NAVIGATING IN THE CENTRE DISPLAY

Function view

Swipe from left to right

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across the screen in
order to access the view. From here you can
activate/deactivate different car functions,
e.g. Head-up Display. They are activated/
deactivated with a single tap. Some functions
open in a separate window.

Go back in the menu structure by pressing
the physical home button under the screen.

Application view

Swipe from right to left

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across the screen
to access the view with the car's different
applications/apps, e.g. FM radio and CD*.
Tap on an app to open it.

Press the physical home button under the
screen to go back to the home view.

Home view

The home view is shown when the screen is
started, from which the subviews Navigation,

Media, Phone and an extra subview can be

reached.
An app/function selected from the app/

function view starts in the corresponding
subview in the home view. E.g. FM radio
starts in the Media subview.

Tap on a subview to expand it. In expanded
mode, the subviews show more information
about the function/app.

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Applies to left-hand drive cars. For right-hand drive cars - swipe

in the opposite direction.

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Climate row

The climate row is always visible at the bottom of the screen. There,
the most common climate settings can be made directly, such as
settings for temperature, seat heating and fan level. Tap on

at
the bottom of the screen to open the climate view with more setting
options.

Status bar

The activities in the car are shown in the status bar, at the top of the
screen. Shown on the left is network/connection information; and
media-related information, the time and background activity indicator
are shown on the right.

Top view

There is a tab located in the centre of the status bar, at the top of
the screen, to access the top view. Open it by tapping on the tab or
by swiping from top to bottom across the screen. Settings, Owner's

manual and the car's saved messages are accessed from the top

view.

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CONTROLLING THE CAR'S CLIMATE

The climate control functions for the front and rear areas of the
passenger compartment are controlled from the centre display, by
physical buttons in the centre console and by climate controls at
the rear of the tunnel console. Some climate functions can also be
controlled with voice control. Some information on the climate is
always visible at the bottom of the screen, in the climate row. Some
settings can be made directly in the climate row.

The button used to access climate view is shown in the
middle at the bottom of the screen. The graphic on the
button shows activated climate settings. Open the climate
view by pressing the button and the view illustrated is
shown.

Tap on AUTO in the climate view to activate/deactivate
auto-regulation of air recirculation, air conditioning and air
distribution.

Temperature control for driver and passenger side. Tap the
left or right-hand side's temperature icon and select the
desired temperature. The controls are always shown at the
bottom of the screen and the temperature can be adjusted
even when the climate view is not open.

To synchronise the temperature for all zones with
the temperature on the driver's side - tap on the
temperature icon on the driver's side and on Synchronise

temperature.

Controls for heated* and ventilated* driver and front
passenger seat, as well as heated steering wheel*. Tap on
the icon for the seat or steering wheel on the left or right­hand sides to open the control for the seat or steering
wheel. Repeatedly tap on the corresponding icon to select
the desired position.

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