Volvo S90 Owner's manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

VÄLKOMMEN!

We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an

automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help get

the most from your Volvo, we urge you to familiarize yourself with the

instructions and maintenance information in this owner’s manual. The

owner’s manual can also be found in a mobile app (Volvo manual) and

on Volvo Car’s support site at support.volvocars.com.

We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in

this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate a vehi-

cle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impairment that

could hinder your ability to drive.

Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable federal safety and emis-

sion standards. If you have any questions regarding your vehicle, please

contact your Volvo retailer or see the article "Contacting Volvo" for infor-

mation on getting in touch with Volvo in the United States and Canada.

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INTRODUCTION
Contacting Volvo
14
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
14
Additional information about your vehicle
14
Volvo and the environment
15
Owner's manual and the environment
16
IntelliSafe—driver support
16
Sensus
17
Owner's manual in mobile devices
20
Options, accessories and the On-
board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket 
21
Finding owner's information
22
Driver distraction
24
Volvo Structural Parts Statement
25
Crash event data
26
Volvo ID
27
Center display overview
28
Changing center display settings
30
Using the center display keyboard
31
Function view buttons
36
Navigating in the center display's views
38
Symbols in the center display status bar
43
Changing settings in different types
of apps
44
Using the center display
45
Using the owner's manual
49
 
On-board digital owner's manual
51
Navigating in the digital owner's manual
52
Glass
54
Technician certification
54
SAFETY
General safety information
56
Occupant safety
56
Reporting safety defects
57
Recall information
58
Safety during pregnancy
58
Whiplash protection system
59
Pedestrian Protection System (PPS)
60
Seat belts
61
Seat belt pretensioners
61
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts
62
Door and seat belt reminders
64
Airbag system
65
Driver/passenger side airbags
66
Occupant weight sensor
69
Side impact airbags
72
Inflatable curtains
73
Safety mode
73
Starting or moving a vehicle in safety
mode
74
Child safety
75
Child restraints
77
Infant seats
78
Convertible seats
80
Booster cushions
83
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors
84
CONTENTS

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Lower child seat attachment points
85
Top tether anchors
86
Integrated booster cushion*
87
Raising the integrated booster cushion*
88
Stowing the integrated booster cushion*
90
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Instruments and controls
94
Trip computer
95
Displaying trip computer information
96
Displaying trip statistics
97
HomeLink
®
 Wireless Control System*
98
Programming the HomeLink
®
 Wire-
less Control System*
99
Adjusting the power door mirrors
102
Moonroof*
103
Operating the moonroof*
104
Power windows
106
Operating the power windows
107
Rearview mirror
108
Using sun shades
108
Settings view
109
Categories in Settings view
110
Changing system settings in Set-
tings view
112
Changing settings in apps
113
Resetting the settings view
113
Resetting user data when the vehicle
changes owners
114
Ambient temperature sensor
114
Clock
115
Head-up display (HUD)*
116
 
Voice control
119
Using voice commands
119
Voice control for cell phones
120
Voice control for radio and media
121
Climate system voice commands
122
Navigation system voice commands
123
Voice control settings
124
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel
124
Instrument panel
126
Instrument panel licenses
129
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
134
Compass
135
Calibrating the compass
136
Lighting panel and controls
137
Parking lights
139
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
139
Low beam headlights
140
High and low beam headlights
141
Active Bending Lights*
142
Front fog lights*
143
Rear fog lights (certain models only)
144
Brake lights
144
Hazard warning flashers
145
Using turn signals
145

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Passenger compartment lighting
146
Home safe lighting
148
Approach lighting
148
Messages in the instrument panel
and center display
149
Handling messages in the instru-
ment panel and center display
150
Handling messages stored from the
instrument panel and center display
152
Instrument panel App menu
153
Using the instrument panel App menu
154
Using the windshield wipers
155
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
155
Windshield and headlight washers
156
Steering wheel
157
Adjusting the steering wheel
159
Seats
159
Manually operated front seats
160
Power front seats*
160
Adjusting power front seats*
161
Adjusting the passenger's seat from
the driver's seat*
161
Using the power seat memory function*
162
Multifunctional front seats*
163
Adjusting function settings in the
multifunctional front seats*
164
 
Easy access to and from the driver seat
167
Rear seats
167
Adjusting the second row head restraints
168
Folding the rear seat backrests*
169
Driver profiles
170
Selecting a driver profile
171
Editing a driver profile
172
Linking a remote key to a driver profile
173
Importing/exporting a driver profile
from/to a USB flash drive
174
CLIMATE
Climate control system
176
Perceived temperature
176
Climate system sensors
177
Air quality
177
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)*
178
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)*
179
Passenger compartment air filter
179
Automatic climate control
180
Climate system controls
180
Climate system controls in the center
display
181
Rear climate system controls on the
tunnel console*
183
Setting the blower speed
183
Setting the temperature
185
Turning recirculation on and off
187
Defrosting windows and mirrors
188
Turning steering wheel heating* on
and off
190
Air conditioning
191
Turning seat heating* on and off
192
Turning front seat ventilation* on and off
193
Air distribution
194
Opening/closing/directing air vents
195
Adjusting air distribution
196

5
 
Air distribution table
197
LOADING AND STORAGE
Cargo space
200
Ski hatch*
200
Loading
200
Passenger compartment storage spaces
202
Using the glove compartment
203
Tunnel console
204
Grocery bag holder
205
Load anchoring eyelets
205
Sun visors
206
Electrical sockets
207
LOCKS AND ALARM
Locks and remote keys
212
Immobilizer
212
Changing the remote key's battery
213
Remote key
216
Remote key's range
218
Red Key*
219
Detachable key blade
220
Locking/unlocking from outside the
vehicle
221
Locking/unlocking from inside the
vehicle
223
Antenna locations for the start and
lock system
224
Locking and unlocking confirmation
224
Locking/unlocking the trunk
226
Power trunk release*
228
Foot movement trunk operation*
231
Private (valet) locking
232
Locking/unlocking with the detacha-
ble key blade
233
Automatically arming/disarming the
alarm
235
Alarm
235
Deactivating the alarm without a
functioning remote key
236
Child safety locks
237

6
 
Start and lock system type designations
238
DRIVER SUPPORT
Driver support systems
242
Adjustable steering force*
242
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
243
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
sport mode
244
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
symbols and messages
245
Roll stability control (RSC)
247
Speed limiter (SL)*
247
Starting and activating the Speed
Limiter (SL)*
248
Changing a Speed Limiter (SL)*
maximum speed
249
Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL)*
249
Activating/deactivating the
Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL)*
251
Changing tolerance for the
Automatic Speed Limiter
251
Deactivating/reactivating the Speed
Limiter*
252
Turning the Speed Limiter* off
253
Cruise Control (CC)
254
Starting and activating Cruise Control
254
Changing Cruise Control speed
255
Deactivating/resuming Cruise
Control (CC)
256
Turning Cruise Control off
257
 
Switching between Cruise Control
and Adaptive Cruise Control*
258
Distance Alert*
259
Using Distance Alert*
260
Distance Alert* limitations
260
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
261
Starting and activating Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)*
264
Deactivating/resuming Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)
265
Changing Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) speed
267
Setting an Adaptive Cruise Control
time interval
267
Passing Assistance with Adaptive
Cruise Control or Pilot Assist-2
268
Changing target vehicles and auto-
matic braking with Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
269
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) -
troubleshooting
271
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - limi-
tations
272
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) sym-
bols and messages
273
Pilot Assist*
275
Pilot Assist-1*
275
Starting and activating Pilot Assist-1*
278

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Setting a Pilot Assist-1 time interval
280
Deactivating/resuming Pilot Assist-1
281
Automatic braking with Pilot Assist-1
283
Pilot Assist-1 limitations
284
Pilot Assist-2*
285
Starting and activating Pilot Assist-2
288
Changing Pilot Assist-2 speed
290
Setting a Pilot Assist-2 time interval
291
Deactivating/resuming Pilot Assist
292
Changing target vehicles and auto-
matic braking with Pilot Assist-2
294
Pilot Assist-2 limitations
295
Pilot Assist-2 symbols and messages
297
Driver support system radar sensor
298
Radar sensor limitations
299
Radar sensor - type approval
302
Driver support system camera
302
Camera limitations
303
City Safety™
306
City Safety warning level settings
308
Detecting obstructions with City Safety
309
City Safety in crossing traffic
311
City Safety when evasive action is
not possible
312
City Safety™ troubleshooting
312
 
City Safety limitations
314
City Safety symbols and messages
317
Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
318
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)*
319
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* On/Off
320
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* limitations
321
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)*
321
Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic
Alert (CTA)*
322
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* limitations
323
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* with
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* symbols
and messages
325
Road Sign Information (RSI)*
326
Road Sign Information (RSI)* operation
326
Road Sign Information (RSI)* limitations
328
Driver Alert Control (DAC)
328
Using Driver Alert Control (DAC)
329
Driver Alert Control limitations
330
Driving lane assistance
330
Activating/deactivating Lane
Keeping Aid (LKA)
332
Driving lane assistance symbols and
messages
333
Run-off Mitigation
335
 
Run-off Mitigation* symbols and
messages
337
Park Assist*
338
Activating/deactivating Park Assist
339
Park Assist limitations
340
Park assist symbols and messages
341
Park Assist Camera (PAC)*
342
Park Assist Camera (PAC)* trajectory
lines and fields
344
Starting the Park Assist Camera (PAC)*
346
Park Assist Camera* (PAC) limitations
347
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)*
348
Using Park Assist Pilot (PAP)*
349
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* limitations
352
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* symbols and
messages
354

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting and driving
356
Brakes
356
Brake functions
358
Auto-hold brake function
358
Brake assist system
359
Braking effect after a collision
359
Emergency brake lights
360
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
360
Hill Start Assist
361
Parking brake
361
Using the parking brake
362
Parking brake malfunctions
364
Before a long distance trip
364
Driving economically
365
Driving through standing water
366
Overheating the engine and transmission
367
Winter driving
368
Towing eyelet
368
Towing recommendations
370
Fuel
372
Octane rating
373
Opening/closing the fuel filler door
374
Emission controls
375
Jump starting
376
 
Driving with a trailer
376
Detachable trailer hitch
378
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
379
Ignition modes
380
Battery drain
381
Starting the engine
382
Turning the engine off
384
Drive modes*
384
ECO drive mode
386
Start/Stop
389
Using the Start/Stop function
389
Conditions for Start/Stop
391
Automatic transmission
392
Shiftlock
393
Gear shift indicator
394
Gear selector positions
394
Steering wheel paddles*
395
Low Speed Control (LSC)
397
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
397
Suspension and leveling control*
398
INFOTAINMENT
The infotainment system
400
Apps (applications)
400
Sound settings
401
Radio
402
Radio settings
402
RBDS radio
403
Changing and searching for radio
stations
403
HD Radio™reception
404
Switching HD Radio on and off
406
HD Radio sub-channels
406
HD Radio limitations
407
SiriusXM
®
 Satellite radio*
408
Using SiriusXM
®
 Satellite radio radio*
409
SiriusXM
®
 Satellite radio* settings
410
SiriusXM Travel Link*
411
SiriusXM Travel Link - Weather
413
SiriusXM Travel Link - Alerts
414
SiriusXM Travel Link - Fuel
415
SiriusXM Travel Link - Sports
416
Phone
417
Pairing a cell phone
418
Connecting/disconnecting a cell phone
419
Handling phone calls
420

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Handling text messages
421
Phone settings
422
Text message settings
423
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
 device
423
Connecting a device via the
AUX/USB socket
423
Media player
424
Apple CarPlay
425
Apple CarPlay settings
426
CD (media) player*
427
Playing media
427
Media searches
429
Playing media through the
AUX/USB sockets
430
Streaming media through a Blue-
tooth connection
430
Media sound settings
431
Gracenote
431
Video
432
Media player technical data
432
Internet connected vehicle
434
Connecting to the Internet
434
Bluetooth settings
436
Downloading, updating and uninstal-
ling apps
436
Internet connection troubleshooting
437
 
Tethering (Wi-Fi sharing)
438
Deleting Wi-Fi networks
439
Wi-Fi technology and security
439
Vehicle modem settings
439
Infotainment system license information
440
Terms, conditions and confidentiality
444
WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires
446
Tire sidewall designations
448
Wheel (rim) designations
449
Tire terminology
450
Tire direction of rotation
451
Tread wear indicator
451
Loading specifications
452
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
453
Snow tires and chains
453
Checking tire inflation pressure
454
Changing tires
456
Tools
456
Jack
456
Spare tire
457
Wheel bolts
458
Removing a wheel
459
Installing a wheel
460
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
461
Checking tire inflation pressure
462
Reinflating tires equipped with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
463
Calibrating the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
464

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Volvo's service program
468
System updates
470
Remote updates
471
Vehicle status
471
Booking service and repairs
472
Wi-Fi connection to a workshop
474
Climate system service
475
Start battery
476
Support battery
478
Hybrid battery
480
Battery symbols
480
Fuses
481
Replacing fuses
481
Fuses in the engine compartment
482
Fuses in the passenger compartment
486
Fuses in the trunk
490
Replacing bulbs
493
Removing the rectangular headlight
cover
495
Replacing low beam headlight bulbs
496
Replacing High Beam headlight bulbs
496
Replacing parking light bulbs
497
Replacing front turn signal bulbs
498
Replacing rear fog lights
498
Bulb specifications
500
 
Hoisting the vehicle
501
Opening and closing the hood
503
Engine compartment overview
504
Engine oil
505
Checking and refilling engine oil
506
Windshield wipers in the service position
507
Replacing wiper blades
508
Refilling coolant
509
Refilling the windshield washer fluid
reservoir
510
Cleaning the exterior
511
Cleaning the interior
513
Cleaning the center display
515
Corrosion protection
516
Paint damage
516
Touching up paint damage
517
Polishing and waxing
518
SPECIFICATIONS
Label information
520
Dimensions
523
Weights
525
Air conditioning refrigerant
527
Brake fluid specification and volume
527
Coolant specifications and volumes
528
Engine specifications
529
Engine oil specifications and volume
531
Fuel tank volume
531
Tire inflation pressure table
532
Transmission fluid specification and
volume
533

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INDEX

Index 535

INTRODUCTION

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Contacting Volvo

Use the following contact information if you

would like to get in touch with Volvo in the Uni-

ted States or Canada.

In the USA:

Volvo Car USA, LLC

Customer Care Center

1 Volvo Drive,

P.O. Box 914

Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647

1-800-458-1552

www.volvocars.com/us

In Canada:

Volvo Cars of Canada

National Customer Service

9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101

Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B9

1-800-663-8255

www.volvocars.com/ca

Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance

Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON

CALL roadside assistance.

Additional information, features, and benefits of

this program are described in a separate informa-

tion package in your glove compartment.

If you require assistance, dial:

In the U.S. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-

VOLVO)

In Canada 1-800-263-0475

NOTE

Some vehicles may be equipped with

Volvo On Call with Sensus Connect, which

will allow access to the call center and addi-

tional features directly from the vehicle. This

is in addition to the Volvo On Call Roadside

Assistance program mentioned above.

Volvo On Call with Sensus Connect will be

a customer pay subscription offer after an ini-

tial complimentary trial period.

Additional information about your

vehicle

Volvo Cars' website and support site provide

additional information about your vehicle.

Support on the Internet

Go to support.volvocars.com or use the QR code

below to visit the site, which is available in most

markets.

QR code to the support site

The information on the support site is searchable

and is grouped into different categories. It

includes support for e.g., Internet-based services

and functions, Volvo On Call (VOC), the naviga-

tion system and apps. Video and step-by-step

instructions explain various procedures such as

how to connect the vehicle to the Internet via a

cell phone.

Downloadable information

Maps

Sensus Navigation system maps can be down-

loaded from the support site.

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Mobile apps

Beginning with model year 2014, the owner's

manual is available in the form of an app for cer-

tain Volvo models. The VOC app can also be

found here.

Owner's manuals for earlier model Volvos

Owner's manuals for earlier model Volvos are

available in PDF format. Quick Guides and sup-

plements can also be found on the support site.

Select a model and a model year and download

the desired information.

Contact

Contact information for customer support and the

nearest Volvo retailer are available on the site.

Related information

•

Using the owner's manual (p. 49)

•

On-board digital owner's manual (p. 51)

•

Volvo ID (p. 27)

Volvo and the environment

Volvo is committed to the well-being of its cus-

tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, we

care about the environment in which we all live.

Concern for the environment means an everyday

involvement in reducing our environmental

impact.

Volvo's environmental activities are based on a

holistic view, which means we consider the over-

all environmental impact of a product throughout

its complete life cycle. In this context, design, pro-

duction, product use, and recycling are all impor-

tant considerations. In production, Volvo has

partly or completely phased out several chemicals

including CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and

cadmium; and reduced the number of chemicals

used in our plants 50% since 1991.

Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into

production a three-way catalytic converter with a

Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sen-

sor, in 1976. The current version of this highly

efficient system reduces emissions of harmful

substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe

by approximately 95 – 99% and the search to

eliminate the remaining emissions continues.

Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to

offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning

system of all models as far back as the 1975

model 240. Advanced electronic engine controls

and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our

goal. In addition to continuous environmental

refinement of conventional gasoline-powered

internal combustion engines, Volvo is actively

looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel

vehicles.

When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner

in the work to lessen the car's impact on the

environment. To reduce your vehicle's environ-

mental impact, you can:

•

Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.

Tests have shown decreased fuel economy

with improperly inflated tires.

•

Follow the recommended maintenance

schedule in your Warranty and Service

Records Information booklet.

•

Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.

•

See a trained and qualified Volvo service

technician as soon as possible for inspection

if the check engine (malfunction indicator)

light illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle

has started.

•

Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste

such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake

pads, etc.

•

When cleaning your vehicle, please use gen-

uine Volvo car care products. All Volvo car

care products are formulated to be environ-

mentally friendly.

Related information

•

Driving economically (p. 365)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Owner's manual and the
environment
The wood pulp in Volvo's printed owner's infor-
mation comes from FSC
®
 (Forest Stewardship
Council
®
) certified forests and other responsible
sources.
FSC
®
The symbol above indicates that the wood pulp is
FSC
®
 certified.
Related information
•
Volvo and the environment (p. 15)
IntelliSafe—driver support
IntelliSafe is Volvo's philosophy regarding vehi-
cle safety. It encompasses a number of systems,
both standard and optional, that are designed to
help make driving and traveling in a Volvo safer.
Support
Systems that help make driving safer are an inte-
gral part of IntelliSafe. These include optional
features such as Adaptive Cruise Control* that
helps maintain a set distance to a vehicle ahead,
Park Assist Pilot*, which assists in parking the
vehicle, Cross Traffic Alert*, Blind Spot
Information*, etc.
Accident prevention
Systems such as City Safety are designed to
automatically apply the brakes in situations in
which the driver does not have time to react.
Lane Keeping Aid* alerts the drive if the vehicle
inadvertently crosses a lane's/road's side marker
line.
Protection
The vehicle is equipped with e.g., seat belt pre-
tensioners that pull the seat belts taut in critical
situations when there is a collision risk and
numerous airbags designed to help provide cush-
ioning if certain types of collisions should occur.
Related information
•
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* (p. 261)
•
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* (p. 348)
•
High and low beam headlights (p. 141)
•
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)* (p. 321)
•
Blind Spot Information (BLIS)* (p. 319)
•
City Safety™ (p. 306)
•
Driving lane assistance (p. 330)
•
Airbag system (p. 65)
•
Roll stability control (RSC) (p. 247)
•
Seat belts (p. 61)
•
General safety information (p. 56)