Volvo XC90 (2019 year). Manual

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* Option/accessory.

Instruments and controls in left-

hand drive vehicles

The overviews show the location of the vehicle's
displays and controls.

Steering wheel and dashboard

Parking lights, daytime running lights, low
beams, high beams, turn signals, front fog
lights/cornering illumination*, rear fog light,
trip computer reset
Steering wheel paddles for manual shifting*

Head-up display*

Instrument panel

Wipers and washers, rain sensor*

Right-side steering wheel keypad

Steering wheel adjustment

Horn

Left-side steering wheel keypad

Hood open

Display lighting, tailgate unlock/open*/
close*, halogen headlight height adjustment

Ceiling console

Front reading lights and courtesy lighting

Panoramic roof*

Ceiling console display ON CALL button

HomeLink

Center and tunnel console

Center display

Hazard warning flashers, defrosting, media,
glove compartment open
Gear selector

Start knob

Drive modes*

Parking brake

Auto-hold brakes

Driver's door

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Memory for power front seat settings*, door
mirrors and head-up display*
Central locking

Power windows, door mirrors, electric child
safety locks*
Controls for front seat

Related information

•

Manual front seats (p. 188)

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Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 189)

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Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 205)

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Lighting panel and controls (p. 154)

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Starting the vehicle (p. 420)

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Instrument panel (p. 84)

•

Center display overview (p. 111)

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Transmission (p. 433)

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Instrument panel

The instrument panel displays information rela-
ted to the vehicle and driving.

The instrument panel contains gauges, indicators
and monitoring and warning symbols. What is
shown in the instrument panel varies depending
on the equipment, settings and functions cur-
rently active.

The instrument panel is activated as soon as a
door is opened, i.e. in ignition mode 0. The panel
will power down after a short period of time if it is
not used. To reactivate it, do one of the following:

•

Depress the brake pedal.

•

Activate ignition mode I.

•

Open one of the doors.

The instrument panel is available in two versions:
12"* and 8".

WARNING

If the instrument panel turns off, does not

activate when the ignition is switched on, or

part/all of the panel cannot be read, do not

drive the vehicle. Consult a workshop immedi-

ately. Volvo recommends an authorized Volvo

workshop.

WARNING

If the instrument panel is not functioning

properly, information about brakes, airbags or

other safety-related systems may not be dis-

played. The driver will then not be able to

check the status of the vehicle systems or

receive relevant warnings and information.

Instrument panel 12"*

Location in the instrument panel:

Left side

In the center

Right side

Speedometer

Indicator and warning symbols

Tachometer/ECO gauge

Trip odometer

Ambient temperature sensor

Gear indicator

Odometer

Clock

Drive Mode

Cruise control/speed limiter information

Message (also graphics in some cases)

Fuel gauge

Road sign information*

Door and seat belt status

Start/Stop function's status

–

Media player

Distance to empty tank

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Left side

In the center

Right side

–

Navigation system map

Current fuel consumption

–

Phone

App menu (activated using steering wheel keypad)

–

Voice Control

–

Compass

–

Depends on selected drive mode.

Total distance.

Instrument panel 8"

Location in the instrument panel:

Left side

In the center

Right side

Fuel gauge

Speedometer

Media player

Drive Mode

Road sign information*

Phone

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Left side

In the center

Right side

Gear indicator

Cruise control/speed limiter information

Navigation information

Tachometer/ECO gauge

Door and seat belt status

Clock

Distance to empty tank

Start/Stopp function's status

App menu (activated using steering wheel keypad)

Ambient temperature sensor

–

Current fuel consumption

Indicator and warning symbols

–

Odometer

–

Trip odometer

–

Indicator and warning symbols

–

Voice Control

–

Engine temperature gauge

–

Message (also graphics in some cases)

–

Compass

Depends on selected drive mode.

Total distance.

Dynamic symbol

Dynamic symbol in basic mode.

In the center of the instrument panel is a dynamic
symbol that changes appearance according to

the type of message displayed. The severity of
the control or warning symbol is indicated by an
amber or red marking around the symbol. An ani-
mation may be used to change the symbol into a
larger image in order to graphically depict the
location of a problem or to clarify information.

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Instrument panel settings

Display settings for the instrument panel can be
set via the instrument panel's app menu and via
the center display's Settings menu.

Settings via instrument panel's app
menu

The illustration is generic – layout may vary.

The app menu will open and can be controlled
using the right-side steering wheel keypad.

The app menu can be used to set what informa-
tion will be displayed in the instrument panel:

•

trip computer

•

media player

•

phone

•

navigation system.

Settings via center display

Selecting type of information

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

My Car

Displays

Driver Display

Information

3. Select a background:

•

Show no information in the
background

•

Show information for current playing
media

•

Show navigation even if no route is
set

Select theme

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

My Car

Displays

Display

Themes

3. Select a theme (appearance) for the instru-

ment panel:

•

Glass

•

Minimalistic

•

Performance

•

Chrome Rings

Select language

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

System

System Languages and

Units

System Language

to select lan-

guage.
> A change made here will affect the lan-

guage in all displays.

The settings are personal and saved automati-
cally in the active driver profile.

Related information

•

Instrument panel (p. 84)

•

Handling the App menu in the instrument
panel (p. 105)

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Changing settings in the center display's Top
view (p. 134)

The map is only shown with the 12" instrument panel*. With the 8" instrument panel, only guidance is shown.

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Fuel gauge

The fuel gauge in the instrument panel shows
the fuel level in the tank.

Fuel gauge in 12" instrument panel:

The beige area in the fuel gauge indicates the
amount of fuel left in the tank.

Fuel gauge in 8" instrument panel:

The bars in the fuel gauge indicate the amount of
fuel left in the tank.

When the fuel level is low and it is time to refuel,
the fuel pump symbol will illuminate with an
amber-colored light. The trip computer also indi-
cates the approximate distance driven on the fuel
remaining in the tank. When the fuel level is criti-
cally low, only an amber bar will be displayed.
Refuel as soon as possible.

Related information

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Instrument panel (p. 84)

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Refueling (p. 458)

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Fuel tank volume (p. 664)

Trip computer

The vehicle's trip computer registers data while
driving such as mileage, fuel consumption and
average speed.

To help promote fuel-efficient driving, data is
recorded on both current and average fuel con-
sumption. Data from the trip computer can be
displayed in the instrument panel.

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12" instrument panel*.

8-inch instrument panel.

The trip computer includes the following gauges:

•

Trip odometer

•

Odometer

•

Current fuel consumption

•

Distance to empty tank

•

Tourist - alternative speedometer

Unit standards for distance, speed, etc. can be
changed via system settings in the center display.

Trip odometer

There are two trip odometers: TM and TA.

TM can be reset manually and TA is reset auto-
matically if the vehicle is not used for four hours.

During a drive, the trip odometer registers data
on:

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Mileage

•

Driving time

•

Average speed

•

Average fuel consumption

The readings since the trip odometer's last reset
are displayed.

Odometer

The odometer records the vehicle's total mileage.
This reading cannot be reset.

Current fuel consumption

This gauge shows the vehicle's fuel consumption
at that moment. The reading is updated about
once a second.

Distance to empty tank

The trip computer calculates the distance that
can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank.

This calculation is based on average fuel con-
sumption during the last 30 km (20 miles) and
the amount of fuel remaining in the tank.

When the gauge displays "----", there is not
enough fuel remaining to calculate the remaining
mileage. Refuel as soon as possible.

NOTE

This may vary if your driving style changes.

An economical driving style will generally
increase how far you can drive on a certain
amount of fuel.

Tourist - alternative speedometer

The alternative digital speedometer makes it eas-
ier to drive in countries where speed limit signs
are shown in a different measurement unit than
the one shown in the vehicle's gauges.

When used, the digital speed is displayed in the
opposite unit to that shown in the analog speed-
ometer. If mph is used in the analog speedome-
ter, the equivalent speed in km/h will be shown
in the digital speedometer.

Related information

•

Displaying trip data in the instrument panel
(p. 91)

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Resetting the trip odometer (p. 92)

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Displaying trip statistics in the center display
(p. 92)

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Instrument panel (p. 84)

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Changing system units of measurement
(p. 134)

Displaying trip data in the

instrument panel

Data recorded and calculated by the trip com-
puter can be displayed on the instrument panel.

This data is stored in a trip computer app. You
can choose which information the instrument
panel will display in the app menu.

Open and navigate in the app menu

using the right-

hand steering wheel keypad.

App menu

Left/right

Up/down

Confirm

1. Open the app menu in the instrument panel

by pressing (1).

(The App menu cannot be opened while
there is an unacknowledged message in the
instrument panel. The message must be con-
firmed before the App menu can be opened.)

2. Navigate to the trip computer app by moving

left or right using (2).
> The top four menu rows show measured

values for trip odometer TM. The next four
menu rows show measured values for trip
odometer TA. Scroll up or down in the list
using (3).

3. Scroll down to the option buttons to choose

which information to show in the instrument
panel:

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Distance to empty tank

•

Odometer

•

Mileage for trip odometer TM, TA or no
display of mileage

•

Current fuel consumption, average fuel
consumption for TM or TA, or no display
of fuel consumption

•

Tourist (alternative speedometer).

Select or clear a selection using the O but-
ton (4). The change will apply immediately.

The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

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Related information

•

Trip computer (p. 89)

•

Resetting the trip odometer (p. 92)

Resetting the trip odometer

Resetting the trip odometer using the left-side
steering wheel lever.

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Reset all information in trip odometer TM (i.e.
mileage, average fuel consumption, average
speed and driving time) by pressing and
holding the RESET button on the left-hand
steering wheel lever.

Tapping the RESET button only resets the
distance driven.

The TA trip odometer can not be manually reset.
It resets automatically if the vehicle is not used
for four hours or more.

Related information

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Trip computer (p. 89)

Displaying trip statistics in the

center display

Trip computer statistics can be displayed graphi-
cally in the center display, providing an overview
that facilitates more fuel-efficient driving.

Open the

Driver performance

app in the App view to display
trip statistics.

Each bar in the graph repre-
sents a driving distance of 1
kilometers, 10 kilometers or

100 kilometers (or miles). The bars are added
from the right as you drive. The bar at the far right
shows the data for the current trip.

Average fuel consumption and total driving time
are calculated from the most recent reset of the
trip statistics.

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Trip computer statistics

Related information

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Trip statistics settings (p. 93)

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Trip computer (p. 89)

Trip statistics settings

Trip statistics settings can be reset or adjusted.

1. Open the

Driver performance

app in the

App view to display trip statistics.

2. Tap

Preferences

•

change the graph scale. Select 1, 10 or
100 km/miles for the bar.

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reset data after each trip. Performed when
the vehicle remains stationary for more
than 4 hours.

•

reset data for current trip.

Trip statistics, calculated average consump-
tion, and total driving time are always reset
simultaneously.

Unit standards for distance, speed, etc. can be
changed via system settings in the center display.

Related information

•

Displaying trip statistics in the center display
(p. 92)

•

Trip computer (p. 89)

•

Resetting the trip odometer (p. 92)

The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

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Date and time

The clock is displayed in both the instrument
panel and the center display.

Location of clock

Location of clock in 12" and 8" instrument panels.

In the center display, the clock is located at the
top right of the status bar.

Certain messages and other information may
obscure the clock in the instrument panel.

Time and date settings

–

Select

Settings

System

Date and

Time

in the center display's Top view to

change settings for time and date format.

Adjust the time and date by tapping the up or
down arrows on the touchscreen.

Automatic time for vehicles with GPS

When the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system,

Auto Time

is also available. The time

zone will then be automatically set to the vehi-
cle's location. In some navigation systems, the
current location must also be set to determine
the correct time zone. If

Auto Time

is not

selected, the time and date can be adjusted
using the up and down arrows on the
touchscreen.

Daylight savings time

In some countries, an automatic change to day-
light savings time can be selected by activating

Auto

. For other countries, daylight savings time

can be changed by selecting

Off

Related information

•

Instrument panel (p. 84)

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Changing settings in the center display's Top
view (p. 134)

Ambient temperature sensor

The ambient temperature is shown in the instru-
ment panel.

The sensor detects the temperature outside the
vehicle.

Location of the ambient temperature sensor in 12" and
8" instrument panels.

If the vehicle has been stationary, the sensor
reading may be higher than the actual tempera-
ture.

When the ambient temperature is
between –5 °C and +2 °C (23

°F and

°F), a snowflake symbol will be dis-

played in the instrument panel as a

warning for possible slippery conditions.

The snowflake symbol is also temporarily lit in the
head-up display if the vehicle is equipped with
one.

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Change the measurement standard for the tem-
perature sensor etc. via system settings in the
center display's Top view.

Related information

•

Instrument panel (p. 84)

•

Changing system units of measurement
(p. 134)

Indicator symbols in the instrument

panel

The indicator symbols alert the driver that a func-
tion has been activated, that a system is running,
or that a fault or error may have occurred.

Symbol

Meaning

Information, see the message in
the display

The information symbol illuminates
and a message is displayed in the
instrument panel if one of the vehi-
cle's systems requires the driver's
attention. The information symbol
may also illuminate in combination
with other symbols.

Fault in brake system

This symbol illuminates if there is a
problem with the parking brake.

Symbol

Meaning

Fault in ABS system

If this symbol is illuminated, the
ABS system is malfunctioning. The
vehicle's regular brakes will still
work, but without the ABS function.

Auto-brake on

This symbol illuminates when the
function is activated and the brakes
or parking brakes are being used.
The brakes hold the vehicle at a
standstill after it has stopped.

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Symbol

Meaning

Tire pressure system

This symbol illuminates to indicate
low tire pressure. If there is a fault
in the tire pressure system, the
symbol will first flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute and then glow
steadily. This may occur if the sys-
tem cannot detect or alert the
driver of low tire pressure as
intended.

Emission control system

If this symbol illuminates after star-
ting the engine, it could indicate a
fault in the vehicle's emission con-
trol system. Have the vehicle
checked by a workshop. Volvo rec-
ommends contacting an authorized
Volvo workshop.

Left/right turn signals

The symbol will flash when the turn
signals are in use.

Symbol

Meaning

Parking lights

This symbol illuminates when the
parking lights are on.

Fault in headlight system

This symbol illuminates if a fault
has been detected in the ABL
(Active Bending Lights) function or
another fault in the headlight sys-
tem.

Active high beams on

This symbol lights up in blue when
the active high beams are on.

Active high beams off

This symbol lights up in white when
the active high beams are off.

High beams on

This symbol illuminates when the
high beams are on or flashed.

Active high beams on

This symbol lights up in blue when
the active high beams are on. Park-
ing lights are on.

Symbol

Meaning

Active high beams off

This symbol lights up in white when
the active high beams are off.
Parking lights are on.

High beams on

This symbol illuminates when the
high beams and parking lights are
on.

Front fog lights on

This symbol illuminates when the
front fog lights are on.

Rear fog light on

This symbol illuminates when the
rear fog light is on.

Rain sensor on

This symbol illuminates when the
rain sensor is on.

Preconditioning on

This symbol illuminates when the
engine block/passenger compart-
ment heater or air conditioning are
preconditioning the vehicle.

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Symbol

Meaning

Stability system

This symbol flashes when the sta-
bility system is actively working to
stabilize the vehicle. If the symbol
glows steadily, there is a fault in
the system.

Stability system, Sport mode

This symbol illuminates when Sport
mode is activated. Sport mode
offers a more active driving experi-
ence. If the system detects that
accelerator pedal, steering wheel
and cornering movements are
more active than in normal driving,
it allows a certain level of con-
trolled lateral movement of the rear
wheels before intervening and sta-
bilizing the vehicle.

Symbol

Meaning

Lane Keeping Aid

White symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is
on and lane marker lines are
detected.

Gray symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is
on but no lane marker lines are
detected.

Amber symbol: Lane Keeping Aid
is alerting/intervening.

Lane Keeping Aid and rain sen-
sor

White symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is
on and lane marker lines are
detected. The rain sensor is on.

Gray symbol: Lane Keeping Aid is
on but no lane marker lines are
detected. The rain sensor is on.

Canadian models.

US models.

Related information

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Instrument panel (p. 84)

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Warning symbols in the instrument panel
(p. 97)

Warning symbols in the instrument

panel

The warning symbols alert the driver that an
important function is activated or that a serious
fault or error has occurred.

Symbol

Meaning

WARNING

The red warning symbol illuminates
to indicate that a fault has been
detected that could affect safety
and/or driveability. An explanatory
message will be simultaneously
displayed in the instrument panel.
The warning symbol may also illu-
minate in combination with other
symbols.

Seat belt reminder

This symbol will glow steadily or
flash if the driver or front seat pas-
senger has not fastened their seat
belt or if anyone in the rear seat
has removed their seat belt.

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