Volvo XC90 (2019 year). Instruction

Before activating the wipers, make sure that
the wiper blades are not frozen in place and
that any snow or ice on the windshield and
rear window has been scraped away.

CAUTION

Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers
clean the windshield. The windshield must be
wet when the windshield wipers are working.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 181)

•

Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 183)

•

Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 185)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 180)

•

Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 182)

•

Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 184)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 652)

•

Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 651)

•

Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 650)

•

Changing rear window wipers (p. 649)

Using the rain sensor

The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on
the windshield and automatically starts the wind-
shield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted using the thumb wheel on the right-
hand steering wheel lever.

Right-hand steering wheel lever.

Rain sensor button

Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper speed

When the rain sensor is activated, the

rain

sensor symbol will be displayed in the instrument
panel.

Activating the rain sensor

When the rain sensor is activated, the engine
must be running or the ignition must be in mode I
or II. The windshield wiper lever must also be in
position 0 or in the single sweep position.

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Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sen-
sor button

If the lever is pressed down, the wipers will make
additional sweeps across the windshield.

Turn the thumb wheel upward for increased sen-
sitivity and downward for decreased sensitivity.
The wipers will make one extra sweep when the
thumb wheel is turned upward.

Deactivate the rain sensor

Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the
rain sensor button or moving the lever upward to
another wiper mode.

The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in
ignition mode 0 or when the engine is switched
off.

The rain sensor is also automatically deactivated
when the wiper blades are put in the service
position. The rain sensor will reactivate when
service mode is switched off.

CAUTION

The windshield wipers may start inadvertently
and be damaged in automatic car washes.
Deactivate the rain sensor when the engine is
running or when the ignition is in mode I or II.
The symbol in the instrument panel will go
out.

Related information

•

Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 183)

•

Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 185)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 180)

•

Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 182)

•

Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 184)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 652)

•

Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 651)

•

Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 650)

•

Changing rear window wipers (p. 649)

•

Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)

Using the rain sensor's memory

function

The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on
the windshield and automatically starts the wind-
shield wipers.

Activating/deactivating memory
function

The rain sensor's memory function can be set to
activate so that the rain sensor button does not
need to be pressed each time the engine is
started:

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view in the center

display.

2. Tap

My Car

Wipers

3. Select

Rain Sensor Memory

to activate/

deactivate the memory function.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 181)

•

Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 183)

•

Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 185)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 180)

•

Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 184)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 652)

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•

Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 651)

•

Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 650)

•

Changing rear window wipers (p. 649)

•

Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)

Using the windshield and headlight

washers

The windshield and headlight washers clean the
windshield and headlights. Use the right-side
steering wheel lever to start the windshield and
headlight washers.

Starting the windshield and headlight
washers

Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.

–

Move the right-hand steering wheel lever
toward the steering wheel to start the wind-
shield and headlight washers.
> After the lever is released, the wipers

make several extra sweeps.

CAUTION

Avoid activating the washer system when it is
frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty. Other-
wise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.

Headlight washer*

To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed
automatically according to a defined interval
when the headlights are on.

Reduced washing

When there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid
left in the reservoir and the

Washer fluid

Level

low, refill

message is displayed in the instrument

panel together with the

symbol, the washer

fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to
prioritize windshield cleaning and visibility
through it. The headlights are only washed if high
or low beam is on.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 181)

•

Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 185)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 180)

•

Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 182)

•

Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 184)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 652)

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•

Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 651)

•

Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 650)

•

Changing rear window wipers (p. 649)

•

Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)

Using the rear window wiper/

washer

The rear window wiper/washer cleans the rear
window. Use the right-side steering wheel lever
to start and control the wiper/washer.

Activating the rear window wiper/
washer

NOTE

The rear window wiper motor is equipped with
overheating protection that switches off the
motor if it becomes overheated. The rear win-
dow wiper can be operated again after a cool-
ing-down period.

Select

for interval rear window wiper.

Select

for continuous rear window

wiper.

–

Move the right-side steering wheel lever for-
ward to wash/wipe the rear window.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 181)

•

Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 183)

•

Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 185)

•

Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 182)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 180)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 652)

•

Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 651)

•

Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 650)

•

Changing rear window wipers (p. 649)

•

Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)

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Using automatic rear window wiping

when backing up

If reverse gear is engaged while the windshield
wipers are on, the rear window wipers will start.
This function is deactivated when a different
gear is selected.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view in the center

display.

2. Tap

My Car

Wipers

3. Select

Auto Rear Wiper

to activate/deacti-

vate automatic rear window wiping when
backing up.

If the rear window wipers are already in continu-
ous wiper mode, no change will be made.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 181)

•

Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 183)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 180)

•

Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 182)

•

Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 184)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 652)

•

Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 651)

•

Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 650)

•

Changing rear window wipers (p. 649)

•

Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)

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Manual front seats

The power front seats can be adjusted in a num-
ber of different ways for optimal comfort and
ergonomics.

Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush-
ion* by moving the control up/down.

Change the length of the seat cushion* by
pulling up the lever and moving the cushion
forward/backward.
Move the seat forward/backing by lifting the
handle and moving the seat to a suitable dis-
tance from the steering wheel and pedals.
Check to make sure the seat is securely
locked into place after its setting has been
changed.

Adjust lumbar support* by pressing the but-
ton up/down/forward/rearward

Raise/lower the seat by moving the control
up/down.
Change the backrest tilt by turning the knob
on the backrest.

WARNING

•

Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the brake
pedal can be depressed fully. In addition,
position the seat as far rearward as com-
fort and control allow.

•

Check that the seat is securely locked
into position after adjusting.

Related information

•

Power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-
up display* (p. 190)

•

Using stored positions for seats, mirrors and
head-up display* (p. 191)

•

Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 193)

•

Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 193)

•

Front seat massage* settings (p. 192)

•

Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 194)

•

Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 195)

•

Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 196)

Only applies to the driver's seat.

Applies for four-way lumbar support*. Two-way lumbar support* is adjusted forward/rearward.

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Power* front seats

The power front seats can be adjusted in a num-
ber of different ways for optimal comfort and
ergonomics. The power seat can be moved for-
ward/backward and up/down. The height and
length* of the seat cushion and the tilt of the
backrest can be adjusted. Lumbar support* can
be adjusted up, down, forward and backward

The power seats can be adjusted for a certain
period of time after the door is unlocked without
the engine running. The seats can always be
adjusted while the engine is running. They can
also be adjusted for a short period after the
engine is turned off.

CAUTION

The power seats have an overload protector
that is triggered if a seat is blocked by any
object. If this occurs, remove the object and
attempt to adjust the seat again.

Related information

•

Manual front seats (p. 188)

•

Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-
up display* (p. 190)

•

Using stored positions for seats, mirrors and
head-up display* (p. 191)

•

Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 193)

•

Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 193)

•

Front seat massage* settings (p. 192)

•

Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 194)

•

Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 195)

•

Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 196)

Adjusting the power* front seats

Set the desired seating position using the con-
trols on the front seat cushion. To set the con-
venience functions, turn the multifunction con-
trol

upward/downward.

The illustration shows the controls in a vehicle with four-
way lumbar support*. Vehicles with two-way lumbar sup-
port* do not have the rotary multifunction control.

In vehicles with four-way lumbar support*,
turn the multifunction control

up/down to

set the convenience functions. In vehicles
with two-way lumbar support*, use the round
button to adjust the lumbar support forward/
rearward.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush-
ion by moving the control up/down.

Applies for four-way lumbar support*. Two-way lumbar support* is adjusted forward/rearward.

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Raise/lower the seat by moving the control
up/down.
Move the seat forward/rearward by moving
the control forward/rearward.
Change the backrest tilt by moving the con-
trol forward/backward.

Only one movement (forward/rearward/up/
down) can be performed at a time.

The front seat backrests cannot be folded down
completely.

Related information

•

Manual front seats (p. 188)

•

Power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-
up display* (p. 190)

•

Using stored positions for seats, mirrors and
head-up display* (p. 191)

•

Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 193)

•

Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 193)

•

Front seat massage* settings (p. 192)

•

Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 194)

•

Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 195)

•

Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 196)

Storing positions for seats, mirrors

and head-up display*

Adjustment settings for the power* seat, door
mirrors and head-up display* can be stored in
the memory buttons.

Three different positions for the power* seat,
door mirrors and head-up display* can be stored
using the memory buttons. The buttons are
located on the inside of either one or both* front
doors.

Memory button

Button M for storing a setting

Storing positions

1. Adjust the seat, door mirrors and head-up

display to the desired position.

2. Press and hold the M button. The indicator

light in the button will illuminate.

3. Within three seconds, press and hold the 1,

2 or 3 button.
> When the position has been stored in the

memory button, an audio signal will sound
and the indicator light in the M button will
go out.

If none of the memory buttons are pressed within
three seconds, the M button will go out and no
position will be stored.

The seats, door mirrors or head-up display must
be readjusted before a new memory position can
be set.

Related information

•

Manual front seats (p. 188)

•

Power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Using stored positions for seats, mirrors and
head-up display* (p. 191)

•

Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 193)

•

Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 193)

Not available in vehicles with two-way lumbar support*.

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•

Front seat massage* settings (p. 192)

•

Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 194)

•

Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 195)

•

Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 196)

•

Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 175)

•

Head-up display settings* (p. 146)

Using stored positions for seats,

mirrors and head-up display*

If the positions for the power* seat, door mirrors
and head-up display* have been stored, they can
be easily activated using the memory buttons.

Using a stored position

A stored position can be used with the front door
open or closed:

Front door open
–

Briefly press one of the memory buttons
(1-3). The power seats, door mirrors and
head-up display will move and stop at the
positions stored in that button.

Front door closed
–

Press and hold one of the memory buttons
(1-3) until the seat, door mirrors and head-
up display stop in the positions stored in that
memory button.

If the memory button is released, the seat, door
mirrors and head-up display will stop moving.

WARNING

•

This list point needs to be translated
exactly to: "Because the driver's seat can
be adjusted with the ignition off, children
should never be left unattended in the
vehicle.

•

Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on the
power seat control panel.

•

Do not adjust the seat while driving.

•

The seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward
as comfort and control allow.

•

The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is in
motion.

Related information

•

Manual front seats (p. 188)

•

Power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-
up display* (p. 190)

•

Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 193)

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•

Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 193)

•

Front seat massage* settings (p. 192)

•

Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 194)

•

Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 195)

•

Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 196)

•

Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 175)

•

Head-up display settings* (p. 146)

Front seat massage* settings

The settings for the multifunctional seats can be
adjusted using either the mutifunction control on
the seat or the center display. The adjustment
settings are shown in the center display.

Multifunction control, located on the side of the seat
cushion.

Massage settings

The following massage settings are available:

•

Off

: Select

Off

to turn on/off the

massage function.

•

Programs 1-5

: There are 5 preset massage

programs. Select

Swell

Tread

Advanced

Lumbar

Shoulder

•

Intensity

: Select

Low

Normal

High

•

Speed

: Select

Slow

Normal

Fast

Restarting the massage function

The massage function turns off automatically
after 20 minutes. The function is reactivated
manually.

–

Tap

Restart

, which is displayed in the center

display, to restart the selected massage pro-
gram.
> The massage program will restart. If no

selection is made, the message will be
stored in Top view.

Related information

•

Manual front seats (p. 188)

•

Power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-
up display* (p. 190)

•

Using stored positions for seats, mirrors and
head-up display* (p. 191)

•

Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 193)

•

Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 193)

•

Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 194)

•

Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 195)

•

Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 196)

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Adjusting front seat massage

settings*

The settings for the multifunctional seats can be
adjusted using either the mutifunction control on
the seat or the center display. The adjustment
settings are shown in the center display.

Adjusting front seat massage settings

The front seat backrests have a massage func-
tion. Air-filled cushions provide the massaging
action and a number of settings are available.

The massage function can only be activated
when the engine is running.

1. Activate the multifunction control by turning

the control

upward/downward. The seat

settings view will appear in the center dis-
play.

2. Select

Massage

in the seat settings view.

3. Select massage settings by tapping the cen-

ter display or by moving the cursor up/down
using the multifunction control's upper

lower

buttons. Change a setting in the

selected function by tapping the arrows on
the center display or by using the multifunc-
tion control's front

/rear

buttons.

Related information

•

Manual front seats (p. 188)

•

Power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-
up display* (p. 190)

•

Using stored positions for seats, mirrors and
head-up display* (p. 191)

•

Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 193)

•

Front seat massage* settings (p. 192)

•

Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 194)

•

Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 195)

•

Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 196)

Adjusting* front seat cushion length

Depending on the selected equipment level, the
length of the seat cushion can either be
adjusted using the multifunction control* on the
side of the seat cushion, or manually adjusted
using the control on the front of the seat cush-
ion.

Adjusting seat cushion length using the
multifunction control

The multifunction control, located on the side of the seat
cushion.

1. Activate the multifunction control by turning

the control

upward/downward. The seat

settings view will appear in the center dis-
play.

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2. Select

Cushion extension

in the seat set-

tings view.

•

Push in the front part of the four-way but-
ton

to extend the seat cushion.

•

Press the rear part of the four-way button

to shorten the seat cushion.

Manually adjusting seat cushion length

Control for adjusting seat cushion.

1. Grasp the

handle on the front of the seat

and pull upward.

2. Adjust the length of the seat cushion.

3. Release the handle and make sure the seat

cushion locks into position.

Related information

•

Manual front seats (p. 188)

•

Power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-
up display* (p. 190)

•

Using stored positions for seats, mirrors and
head-up display* (p. 191)

•

Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 193)

•

Front seat massage* settings (p. 192)

•

Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*
(p. 194)

•

Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 195)

•

Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 196)

Adjusting front seat side bolster

settings*

Enhance comfort in the front seat by adjusting
the sides of the backrest.

Multifunction control, located on the side of the seat
cushion.

The side bolsters in the front seat backrests can
be inflated/deflated to adjust the amount of sup-
port provided. The settings for the multifunctional
seats can be adjusted using either the mutifunc-
tion control on the seat or the center display. The
adjustment settings are shown in the center dis-
play.

To adjust the side bolsters:

1. Activate the multifunction control by turning

it upward/downward

. The seat settings

view will appear in the center display.

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2. Select

Side bolsters

in the seat settings

view.

•

Press the front part of the four-way button
to increase side bolster support

•

Press the rear part of the four-way button
to decrease side bolster support

Related information

•

Manual front seats (p. 188)

•

Power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 189)

•

Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-
up display* (p. 190)

•

Using stored positions for seats, mirrors and
head-up display* (p. 191)

•

Adjusting front seat massage settings*
(p. 193)

•

Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 193)

•

Front seat massage* settings (p. 192)

•

Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 195)

•

Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-
er's seat* (p. 196)

Adjusting front seat lumbar

support*

Use the control on the side of the seat cushion
to adjust the lumbar support.

Multifunction control, in vehicles with four-way lumbar
support*.

Control in vehicles with two-way lumbar support*.

Lumbar support is adjusted using the multifunc-
tion control in vehicles with four-way lumbar sup-
port*, or the round button in vehicles with two-
way lumbar support*. The control is located on
the side of the seat cushion. Depending on the
selected equipment level, the lumbar support can
be adjusted forward/rearward and up/down
(four-way lumbar support) or forward/backward
(two-way lumbar support).

Adjusting lumbar support in vehicles
with four-way lumbar support

1. Activate the multifunction control by turning

the control

upward/downward. The seat

settings view will appear in the center dis-
play.

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