Volvo V90 Owner's manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

VÄLKOMMEN!

We hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your Volvo. The

car has been designed for the safety and comfort of you and your pas-

sengers. Volvo is one of the world's safest passenger vehicles. Your

Volvo is also designed to meet applicable safety and environmental

requirements.

In order to increase your enjoyment of your Volvo, we recommend that

you read the instructions and maintenance information in this owner's

manual. The owner's manual is also available as a mobile app (Volvo

Manual) and on the Volvo Cars support site (support.volvocars.com).

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INTRODUCTION
This is how you find owner's information
14
Digital owner's manual in the car
15
Navigating in the digital owner's manual
16
Owner's Manual in mobile devices
18
Volvo Cars support site
19
Reading the owner's manual
19
Recording data
22
Important information on accesso-
ries, extra equipment and diagnostic
socket
23
Volvo ID
23
Drive-E - cleaner driving pleasure
25
IntelliSafe-driver support
28
Sensus - connection and maintenance
29
The owner's manual and the environment
32
Windows, glass and mirrors
32
Overview of the centre display
33
Operating the centre display
36
Navigating in the centre display's views
40
Symbols in the centre display's status bar
45
Change settings for the centre display
45
Function view with buttons for car
functions
47
Using the keyboard in the centre display
49
Writing characters/letters by hand
on the screen
53
 
Introduction to vehicle gas (Bi-Fuel)*
54
SAFETY
Safety
56
Safety during pregnancy
56
Whiplash Protection System
57
Pedestrian Protection System
58
Seatbelt
59
Seatbelt tensioner
59
Fastening/unfastening a seatbelt
60
Door and seatbelt reminder
62
Airbags
63
Driver and passenger airbags
64
Activating/deactivating the passen-
ger airbag*
66
Side airbag
68
Inflatable curtain
69
Safety mode
69
Starting/moving the car after safety
mode
70
Child safety
71
Child seats
71
Upper mounting points for child seats
73
Lower mounting points for child seats
74
Table for location of child seats
using the car's seatbelts
75
i-Size/ISOFIX mounting points
77
Table for location of ISOFIX child seats
78
TABLE OF CONTENTS

3
 
Table for location of i-Size child seats
81
Integrated booster cushion*
82
Folding up the integrated booster
cushion*
82
Folding down the integrated booster
cushion*
84
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instruments and controls, left-hand
drive car
86
Instruments and controls, right-hand
drive car
87
Driver display
90
Driver display settings
94
Indicator symbols in the driver display
95
Warning symbols in the driver display
97
Outside temperature gauge
98
Clock
99
Fuel gauge for vehicle gas*
99
License agreement for the driver display
100
Application menu in the driver display
105
Using the application menu in the
driver display
106
Messages in the driver display and
the centre display
107
Managing messages in the driver
display and the centre display
109
Managing messages saved from the
driver display and centre display
110
Head-up display*
112
Voice recognition
115
Using voice recognition
116
Settings for voice recognition
117
Voice recognition control of the phone
118
 
Voice recognition control of radio
and media
118
Voice recognition control of climate
control
119
Voice recognition and map navigation
120
Manual front seat
121
Power front seat*
121
Adjusting the power front seat*
122
Using the memory function in the
power front seat*
122
Multi-functional front seat*
123
Adjusting functions in the multi-func-
tional front seat*
124
Adjusting the passenger seat from
the driver's seat*
127
Rear seat
128
Adjusting the head restraints in the
rear seat
128
Lowering the backrests in the rear seat
130
Steering wheel
131
Adjusting the steering wheel
132
Headlamp control
134
Headlamp levelling
135
Position lamps
136
Daytime running lights
137
Dipped beam
137

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Activating/deactivating main beam
138
Active bending lights*
141
Adapting the beam pattern from the
headlamps
141
Front fog lamps/cornering lights*
142
Rear fog lamp
142
Brake lights
143
Hazard warning flashers
143
Using direction indicators
144
Passenger compartment lighting
145
Home safe light duration
148
Approach light duration
148
Using windscreen wipers
148
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
149
Windscreen and headlamp washers
150
Rear window wiper and washer
151
Power windows
151
Operating power windows
152
Using the sun blind*
153
Adjusting the door mirrors
153
Interior rearview mirror
155
Compass*
156
Calibrating the compass*
157
Panorama roof*
158
 
Operating the panorama roof*
159
HomeLink
®
*
162
Programming HomeLink
®
*
163
Trip computer
165
Show trip data in the driver display
166
Show trip statistics in the centre display
168
Settings view
169
Categories in the settings view
170
Changing system settings in the set-
tings view
172
Resetting settings in the settings view
173
Driver profiles
173
Selecting driver profile
174
Editing a driver profile
175
Linking remote control key to driver
profile
176
Importing/exporting a driver profile
from/to USB
177
Changing settings for apps
178
Resetting user data for change of
ownership
178
CLIMATE CONTROL
Climate control
180
Climate control - sensors
181
Perceived temperature
181
Air quality
182
Passenger compartment filter
183
Clean Zone Interior Package*
183
Interior Air Quality System*
183
Climate controls
184
Climate controls in the centre display
185
Climate controls at the rear of the
tunnel console*
186
Auto-regulating the climate
187
Activating/deactivating air conditioning
188
Regulating the temperature
188
Regulating the fan level
191
Activating/deactivating defrost of
windows and door mirrors
192
Activating/deactivating air recirculation
194
Air distribution
195
Changing the air distribution
196
Opening/closing and aiming the air vents
197
Table of air distribution options
199
Activating/deactivating heating of
the seats*
201
Activating/deactivating ventilation of
the seats*
202

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Activating/deactivating heating of
steering wheel*
203
Parking climate*
204
Starting/stopping preconditioning*
205
Timer for preconditioning*
206
Setting the timer for preconditioning*
206
Activating/deactivating the timer for
preconditioning*
208
Starting/switching off climate com-
fort retention*
208
Symbols and messages for parking
climate control*
210
Heater*
211
Parking heater*
212
Additional heater*
213
LOADING AND STORAGE
Passenger compartment interior
216
Tunnel console
217
Electrical sockets
218
Using the cigarette lighter*
222
Emptying ashtrays*
222
Using the glovebox
223
Sun visors
224
Cargo area
224
Loading
225
Load retaining eyelets
226
Bag hooks
226
Through-load hatch in the rear seat
227
Cargo cover*
228
Safety net*
230
Safety grille*
232
LOCKS AND ALARM
Remote control key
234
Remote control key range
236
Red Key - Restricted remote control key*
237
Antenna locations for the start and
lock system
238
Locking/unlocking from the outside
239
Indication on locking/unlocking the car
241
Locking/unlocking from the inside
243
Deadlocks*
244
Locking/unlocking the tailgate
245
Using private locking
247
Detachable key blade
248
Locking/unlocking with the detacha-
ble key blade
249
Power operated tailgate*
251
Opening/closing the tailgate with
foot movement*
254
Replacing the battery in the remote
control key
255
Immobiliser
258
Child safety locks
259
Alarm*
260
Automatic arming/rearming of the alarm*
262
Disarming the alarm* without work-
ing remote control key
262

6
 
Type approval for the remote control
key system
263
DRIVER SUPPORT
Speed-dependent steering force
270
Roll Stability Control
270
Electronic stability control
271
Sport mode for electronic stability control
272
Symbols and messages for elec-
tronic stability control
273
Speed limiter*
275
Activating and starting the speed limiter
276
Managing speed for the speed limiter
276
Deactivating/reactivating the speed
limiter
277
Switching off the speed limiter
278
Automatic speed limiter*
279
Activating/deactivating the automatic
speed limiter
280
Changing the tolerance for the Auto-
matic speed limiter
281
Cruise control
282
Activating and starting the Cruise control
282
Managing speed for the Cruise control
283
Deactivating/reactivating the cruise
control
284
Deactivating Cruise Control
285
Distance Warning*
286
Activating and setting the time inter-
val for Distance warning*
287
 
Limitations of Distance Warning*
288
Adaptive cruise control*
288
Activating and starting the adaptive
cruise control*
292
Managing the speed of the adaptive
cruise control*
293
Setting the time interval for the
adaptive cruise control*
294
Deactivating/activating the adaptive
cruise control*
295
Overtaking assistance with the adap-
tive cruise control* or Pilot Assist*
296
Change of target and automatic
braking with the Adaptive Cruise Control
297
Limitations of the adaptive cruise control*
298
Change between Cruise control and
adaptive cruise control*
299
Symbols and messages for the
adaptive cruise control*
300
Pilot Assist*
302
Activating and starting the Pilot Assist*
305
Managing the speed for Pilot Assist*
307
Setting the time interval for Pilot Assist*
308
Deactivating/activating the Pilot Assist*
309
Change of target and automatic
braking with Pilot Assist*
311
Limitations of Pilot Assist*
312

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Symbols and messages for Pilot Assist*
314
Radar unit
316
Limitations of the radar unit
317
Type approval for radar units
321
Camera unit
324
Limitations of the camera unit
325
City Safety
328
Setting the warning distance for City
Safety
330
Detection of obstacles with City Safety™
331
City Safety in cross traffic
333
City Safety when evasive manoeu-
vres are prevented
334
Limitations of City Safety
335
Messages for City Safety
337
Rear Collision Warning
338
Blind Spot Information*
338
Activate/deactivate Blind Spot
Information*
340
Limitations of Blind Spot Information*
341
Cross Traffic Alert*
341
Activate/deactivate Cross Traffic Alert*
342
Limitations of Cross Traffic Alert
343
Messages for Blind Spot
Information* and Cross Traffic Alert*
345
 
Road Sign Information*
346
Sign display with Road Sign Information
346
Speed camera information*
348
Activating/deactivating Road Sign
Information
349
Limitations of Road Sign Information*
350
Driver Alert Control
350
Activate/deactivate Driver Alert Control
351
Limitations of Driver Alert Control
352
Lane Keeping Aid
352
Activate/deactivate Lane Keeping Aid
354
Symbols and messages for lane
assistance
356
Run-off Mitigation
358
Symbols and messages for Run-off
Mitigation
360
Park Assist*
361
Activating/deactivating Parking
assistance*
363
Limitations of Parking assistance*
363
Messages for Park Assist*
365
Park Assist Camera*
366
Park assist lines and fields for the
Park Assist Camera*
368
Starting the Park Assist Camera*
370
Limitations of the Park Assist Camera*
371
 
Park Assist Pilot*
372
Parking with Active parking assistance*
374
Limitations of Park Assist Pilot*
377
Messages for Park Assist Pilot*
379

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Alcohol lock*
382
Bypass of the alcohol lock*
382
Before starting the engine with the
alcohol lock
382
Ignition positions
383
Starting the car
384
Switching off the car
385
Steering lock
386
Using jump starting with another battery
386
Gearbox
387
Gear positions for automatic gearbox
388
Manual gearbox
390
Gear shift indicator*
390
Gear selector inhibitor
392
Changing gear with steering wheel
paddles*
393
Start/Stop
394
Using the Start/Stop function
394
Conditions for the Start/Stop function
396
Drive modes*
398
Drive mode ECO
400
Level control* and shock absorption
403
All-wheel drive*
403
Brake functions
404
Foot brake
404
 
Emergency brake lights
406
Brake assistance
406
Auto braking after a collision
406
Parking brake
407
Using the parking brake
408
In the event of a fault in the parking
brake
409
Hill start assist
410
Automatic braking when stationary
410
Driving in water
411
Overheating in the engine and drive
system
412
Overloading the starter battery
413
Preparations for a long trip
413
Winter driving
414
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
and refuelling
415
Filling vehicle gas*
416
Button for gas operation*
417
Handling of fuel
418
Petrol
418
Diesel
419
Empty tank and diesel engine
420
Diesel particulate filter
421
Economical driving
422
 
Towing bracket*
422
Extendable/retractable towing brackets*
423
Towing bracket specifications*
425
Driving with a trailer
426
Driving with a trailer under special
conditions
428
Trailer Stability Assist*
428
Towing eye
430
Towing
431
Recovering the car
432

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AUDIO AND MEDIA
Audio and media
434
Apps
434
Audio settings
435
Radio
436
Changing and searching radio stations
436
RDS radio
439
Digital radio
440
Linking between different radio
bands FM and DAB
440
Settings for radio
441
Media player
442
Media playback
443
Gracenote
®
445
Searching media
446
CD player*
446
Media via Bluetooth
447
Connecting media via Bluetooth
447
Media via AUX/USB input
447
Connecting media via AUX/USB input
448
video
448
Audio settings for media
448
TV*
449
Using the TV*
449
Apple CarPlay*
450
 
Using Apple CarPlay*
451
Settings for Apple CarPlay*
452
Android Auto*
453
Settings for Android Auto*
454
Technical specifications for media
455
Phone
456
Connect phone
457
Connecting/disconnecting the phone
458
Managing phone calls
459
Managing text messages
461
Managing the phone book
462
Settings for phone
462
Settings for text messages
463
Bluetooth settings
463
Online car*
463
Connecting the car
464
Sharing Internet via Wi-Fi hotspot
465
No or poor connection
466
Remove Wi-Fi network
467
Wi-Fi technologies and security
467
Settings for car modem*
468
Downloading, updating and uninstal-
ling apps
468
License agreement for audio and media
470
 
Terms and conditions for services
and Customer Privacy Policy
480

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WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyres
482
Tyres' rotation direction
483
Tread wear indicators on the tyres
484
Checking the tyre pressures
484
Tyre monitoring*
485
Checking tyre pressure with the tyre
monitoring system*
487
Rectifying low tyre pressure with tyre
monitoring*
488
Calibrating tyre monitoring*
489
Emergency puncture repair kit
490
Using the emergency puncture repair kit
491
Inflate tyres with the compressor
from the emergency puncture repair kit
494
When changing wheels
495
Removing a wheel
495
Fitting the wheels
497
Wheel bolts
498
Spare wheel*
498
Winter wheels
499
Tool kit
500
Warning triangle
500
Jack*
501
First aid kit
502
Dimension designation for wheel rim
502
 
Dimension designation for tyre
502
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Volvo service programme
506
Car status
506
Book service and repair
506
Inspection and service of the system
for vehicle gas*
509
Remote updates
509
System updates
510
Data transmission between car and
workshop
511
Raise the car
512
Opening and closing the bonnet
514
Engine compartment overview
515
Engine oil
516
Checking and filling with engine oil
517
Topping up coolant
518
Servicing the climate control system
520
Bulb replacement
520
Replacing the dipped beam bulb
522
Replacing the main beam lamp
523
Replacing daytime running light
bulb/position lamp bulb, front
524
Replacing the front direction indica-
tor bulb
524
Replacing the reversing lamp bulb
525
Replacing the rear fog lamp bulb
526
Bulb specifications
526

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Wiper blades in service position
527
Replacing a wiper blade
528
Filling washer fluid
529
Starter battery
530
Symbols on the batteries
533
Support battery
533
Fuses
535
Replacing a fuse
536
Fuses in engine compartment
537
Fuses under glovebox
542
Fuses in cargo area
546
Cleaning the exterior
549
Polishing and waxing
551
Rustproofing
552
Cleaning the interior
552
Cleaning the centre display
553
Paint damage
554
Repairing paint damage
555
SPECIFICATIONS
Type designations
558
Dimensions
561
Weights
563
Towing capacity and towball load
564
Engine specifications
566
Engine oil — specifications
567
Adverse driving conditions for engine oil
569
Coolant — specifications
570
Transmission fluid — specifications
570
Brake fluid — specifications
570
Fuel tank - volume
571
Air conditioning — specifications
571
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
573
Approved wheel and tyre sizes
576
Load index and speed rating
577
Approved tyre pressures
578
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Alphabetical Index 579

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This is how you find owner's

information

Owner's information is available in several differ-

ent product formats, both digital and printed.

The owner's manual is available in the car's cen-

tre display, as a mobile app and on the Volvo

Cars support site. There is a Quick Guide and a

supplement to the owner's manual available in

the glovebox, with specifications and fuse infor-

mation, amongst other things. A printed owner's

manual can be ordered.

The car's centre display

1

In the centre display, drag down

the top view and tap on

Owner's manual. Available

here are options for visual navi-

gation with exterior and interior

images of the car. The informa-

tion is searchable and is also

divided into categories.

Mobile app

In App Store or Google Play,

search for "Volvo Manual",

download the app to your

smartphone or tablet and select

the car. Available in the app are

video tutorials and options for

visual navigation with exterior

and interior images of the car. It is easy to navi-

gate between the different sections in the

owner's manual and the content is searchable.

Volvo Cars support site

Go to support.volvocars.com

and select your country. Here

you can find owner's manuals,

both online and in PDF format.

On the Volvo Cars support site

there are also video tutorials

and further information and

help regarding your Volvo and your car owner-

ship. The page is available for most markets.

Printed information

There is a supplement to the

owner's manual

1

in the glove-

box that contains information

on fuses and specifications, as

well as a summary of important

and practical information.

There is also a Quick Guide available in printed

format that helps you to get started with the most

commonly used functions in the car.

Depending on equipment level selected, market,

etc. additional owner's information may also be

available in printed format in the car.

A printed owner's manual and associated supple-

ment can be ordered. Contact a Volvo dealer to

order.

Changing the language in the car's

centre display

Changing the language in the centre display may

mean that some owner's information does not

correspond to national or local laws and regula-

tions. Don't change to a language that's difficult

to understand, it may then be difficult to find your

way back in the structure on the screen.

1

A complete printed manual is included with the car for markets without owner's manual in the centre display.

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IMPORTANT

The driver is always responsible that the vehi-

cle is driven safely in traffic and that applica-

ble laws and regulations are followed. It is

also important that the car is maintained and

handled in accordance with Volvo's recom-

mendations in the owner's information.

If there should be a difference between the

information in the centre display and the prin-

ted information then it is always the printed

information that applies.

Related information

•

Digital owner's manual in the car (p. 15)

•

Owner's Manual in mobile devices (p. 18)

•

Volvo Cars support site (p. 19)

•

Reading the owner's manual (p. 19)

Digital owner's manual in the car

A digital

2

version of the owner's manual is availa-

ble in the car's centre display.

The digital owner's manual is accessed from the top

view.

To open the digital owner's manual - drag down

the top view in the centre display and tap on

Owner's manual.

NOTE

The digital owner's manual is not available

while driving.

There is a range of different options for finding

information in the digital owner's manual. The

options can be reached from the start page of

the owner's manual. One way is from the top

menu, with a tap on

.

Symbols and their meaning in the owner's

manual menu

Leads to the start page of

the Owner's Manual.

Articles grouped by cate-

gory. The same article may

appear in several catego-

ries.

Leads to a Quick Guide

page with links for a selec-

tion of articles that can be

particularly useful to read.

Provides answers to com-

mon questions about the

car.

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Applies for most markets.

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Symbols and their meaning in the owner's

manual menu

Exterior and interior over-

view images of the car. Dif-

ferent parts are designated

with hotspots that lead to

articles about those parts

of the car.

All articles that have been

favourited are compiled

here.

Symbols and their meaning in the owner's

manual menu

Leads to short video tutori-

als for different functions in

the car.

Indicates what version of

the Owner's Manual is

available in the car and pro-

vides other useful informa-

tion.

Related information

•

Navigating in the digital owner's manual

(p. 16)

Navigating in the digital owner's

manual

The digital owner's manual can be accessed

from the centre display in the car. The content is

searchable and it is easy to navigate between

different sections.

The digital owner's manual is accessed from the top

view.

Open the digital owner's manual

–

To open the digital owner's manual - drag

down the top view in the centre display and

tap on

Owner's manual.

There is a range of different options for finding

information in the digital owner's manual. To

access the owner's manual menu – press

in

the upper bar of the owner's manual.

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Searching using categories

The articles in the owner's

manual are structured into

main categories and subcate-

gories. The same article can be

found in several appropriate

categories in order to be found

more easily.

1.

Press

and then select Categories.

> The main categories are shown in a list.

2.

Tap on a main category (

).

>

A list of subcategories (

) and articles

(

) is shown.

3. Tap on an article to open it. To go back,

press the back arrow.

Hotspots for exterior and interior

Exterior and interior overview

images of the car. Different

parts are designated with hot-

spots that lead to articles about

those parts of the car.

1.

Press

and then select Exterior/

Interior.

> Exterior/interior images are shown with

so-called hotspots in place. The hotspot

leads to articles about the corresponding

part of the car. Swipe horizontally over the

screen to browse among the images.

2. Tap on a hotspot.

> The title of the article about the area is

shown.

3. Tap on the title to open the article. To go

back, press the back arrow.

Learn about the car's most common

functions with the Quick Guide

Leads to a page with links for a

selection of articles that can be

particularly useful to read in

order to get to know the most

common functions of the car.

The articles can also be

accessed via categories, but

are collected here for quick access. Tap on an

article in order to read it in its entirety.

Favourites

Located here are the articles

that have been saved as

favourites. Tap on an article in

order to read it in its entirety.

Saving/deleting articles as favourites

Save an article as favourite by pressing at the

top right when an article is open. When an article

has been saved as a favourite the star is filled in:

.

To remove an article as a favourite, press the star

again in the current article.

Video

Leads to short video tutorials

for different functions in the

car.

Information

Tap on the symbol to obtain

information about which version

of the owner's manual is availa-

ble in the car as well as other

useful information.

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Start page

Tap on the symbol to go back

to the start page in the owner's

manual.

Using the search function

1.

Tap on

in the top menu of the owner's

manual. A keyboard appears in the lower part

of the screen.

2. Type in a keyword, such as "seatbelt".

> Suggestions for articles and categories

are shown while letters are being entered.

3. Tap on the article/category to access it.

Related information

•

Digital owner's manual in the car (p. 15)

•

Using the keyboard in the centre display

(p. 49)

Owner's Manual in mobile devices

The owner's manual is available as a mobile app

from both the App Store and Google Play. The

app is adapted for smartphones and tablets.

The owner's manual can be

downloaded as a mobile app

from the App Store or Google

Play. The QR code provided

here takes you directly to the

app. Alternatively, you can

search for "Volvo manual" in

the App Store or Google Play.

The app contains a video along with exterior and

interior images where different parts of the car

are highlighted with so-called hotspots, which

lead to articles about the area in question. It is

easy to navigate between the different sections

in the owner's manual and the content is search-

able.

The mobile app is available from both the App Store and

Google Play.

Related information

•

Reading the owner's manual (p. 19)

•

Volvo Cars support site (p. 19)

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