Volvo S90 Twin Engine (2020 year). Manual in english - page 1

OWNER'S INFORMATION

}}

19

IMPORTANT

The driver is always responsible that the
vehicle is driven safely in traffic and that
applicable laws and regulations are fol-
lowed. It is also important that the car is
maintained and handled in accordance
with Volvo's recommendations in the
owner's information.

If there should be a difference between the
information in the centre display and the
printed information then it is always the
printed information that applies.

NOTE

Changing the language in the centre dis-
play may mean that some owner's informa-
tion is not compliant with national or local
laws and regulations. Do not switch to a
language that is difficult to understand as
this may make it difficult to find your way
back through the screen structure.

Related information

•

Owner's manual in centre display (p. 19)

•

•

Volvo Cars support site (p. 23)

•

Reading the owner's manual (p. 23)

Owner's manual in centre display

A digital

2

 version of the owner's manual is

available in the car's centre display.

The digital owner's manual can be accessed
from the top view, and in some cases the con-
textual owner's manual can also be accessed
from the top view.

NOTE

The digital owner's manual is not available
while driving.

Owner's manual

Top view with button for owner's manual.

To open the owner's manual - drag down the
top view in the centre display and tap on

Owner's manual

.

The information in the owner's manual can be
accessed directly via the owner's manual
homepage or its top menu.

2

Applies for most markets.

||

OWNER'S INFORMATION

20

Contextual owner's manual

Top view with button for contextual owner's manual.

The contextual owner's manual is a shortcut to
an article in the owner's manual that describes
the active function shown on the screen.
When the contextual owner's manual is availa-
ble, it is shown to the right of 

Owner's

manual

 in the top view.

Tapping on the contextual owner's manual
therefore opens an article in the owner's man-
ual that is related to the content that is shown
on the screen. E.g. tap on 

Navigation Manual

– an article that is related to navigation opens.

This only applies to some of the apps in the
car. For downloaded third party apps,
for example, it is not possible to access app-
specific articles.

Related information

•

Navigate in the owner's manual in the
centre display (p. 20)

•

Navigating in the centre display's views
(p. 113)

•

Downloading apps (p. 499)

Navigate in the owner's manual in

the centre display

The digital owner's manual can be accessed
from the centre display top view in the car.
The content is searchable, and the various
sections are designed to facilitate navigation.

The owner's manual is accessed from the top view.

–

To open the 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 owner's manual. The
options can be accessed from the owner's
manual homepage and from the top menu.

OWNER'S INFORMATION

}}

21

Opening the menu in the top menu

–

Press 

 in the upper list in the owner's

manual.
> A menu with different options for find-

ing information is opened:

Homepage

Tap on the symbol to go back
to the start page in the
owner's manual.

Categories

The articles in the owner's
manual are structured into
main categories and subcate-
gories. The same article can
be found in several appropri-
ate categories so that it can
be found more easily.

1. Press 

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.

Quick Guide

Press the symbol to access a
page with links to a selection
of articles that can be useful
to read in order to get to
know the more common
functions of the car. The arti-
cles can also be accessed via

categories, but are collected here for faster
access. Tap on an article in order to read it in
its entirety.

Hotspots for exterior and interior

Exterior and interior overview
images of the car. Different
parts are designated with
hotspots that lead to articles
about those parts of the car.

1. Press 

Exterior

 or 

Interior

.

> Exterior or interior images are shown

with so-called hotspots in place. The
hotspot leads to articles about the cor-
responding part of the car. Swipe hori-
zontally 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.

Favourites

Press the symbol to access
the articles saved as favour-
ites. Tap on an article in order
to read it in its entirety.

Saving or 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

Press the symbol to view
brief instruction videos for
various functions in the car.

||

OWNER'S INFORMATION

22

Information

Tap on the symbol to obtain
information about which ver-
sion of the owner's manual is
available in the car as well as
other useful information.

Using the search function in the top
menu

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 or category to access it.

Related information

•

Owner's manual in centre display (p. 19)

•

Keyboard in centre display (p. 124)

•

Reading the owner's manual (p. 23)

The owner's manual is available as a mobile
app

3

 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 hot-
spots, which lead to articles about the area in
question. The content is searchable, and the

various sections are designed to facilitate navi-
gation.

The mobile app is available from both the App Store

and Google Play.

Related information

•

Reading the owner's manual (p. 23)

3

For certain mobile devices.

OWNER'S INFORMATION

}}

* Option/accessory.

23

Volvo Cars support site

More information on your car is available on
the Volvo Cars website and support site.

Support on the Internet

Go to support.volvocars.com to visit the site.
The support site is available for most markets.

It contains support for functions such as web-
based services and functions, Volvo On Call

*

,

the navigation system

*

 and apps. Videos and

step-by-step instructions explain different pro-
cedures, e.g. how to connect the car to the
Internet via a mobile phone.

Downloadable information

Maps

For cars equipped with Sensus Navigation
there is the facility to download maps from the
support page.

Owner's manuals as PDF

Owner's manuals are available for download in
PDF format. Select car model and model year
to download the manual as required.

Contact

The support site contains contact details to
customer support and your nearest Volvo
retailer.

Log in to Volvo Cars website

Create a personal Volvo ID and log in to
www.volvocars.com. When you have logged

in it is possible to get an overview of service,
agreements and warranties,
amongst other things. Here there is also infor-
mation about accessories and software adap-
ted for your car model.

Related information

•

Volvo ID (p. 28)

Reading the owner's manual

Reading the owner's manual is a way to
become familiar with new functions, get
advice on how to handle the car in different
situations and learn how to make use of all the
car's features. Please pay attention to the
safety instructions contained in the owner's
manual.

The intention of this owner's information is to
explain all possible functions, options and
accessories included in a Volvo vehicle. It is
not intended as an indication or guarantee that
all of these features, functions and options are
included in every vehicle. Some terminology
used may not exactly match terminology used
in sales, marketing and advertising materials.

Development work is constantly underway in
order to improve our product. Modifications
may mean that information, descriptions and
illustrations in the owner's manual differ from
the equipment in the car. We reserve the right
to make modifications without prior notice.

Do not remove this manual from the car - if
problems should arise then the necessary
information about where and how to seek pro-
fessional help will be missing.

 Volvo Car Corporation

||

OWNER'S INFORMATION

* Option/accessory.

24

Options/accessories

In addition to standard equipment, the
owner's manual also describes options (fac-
tory fitted equipment) and certain accessories
(retrofitted extra equipment).

All, at the time of publication known, options
and accessories are marked with an asterisk:

*

.

The equipment described in the owner's man-
ual is not available in all cars - they have differ-
ent equipment depending on adaptations for
the needs of different markets and national or
local laws and regulations.

In the event of uncertainty over what is stand-
ard or an option/accessory, contact a Volvo
dealer.

Special texts

WARNING

Warning texts appear if there is a risk of

injury.

IMPORTANT

"Important" texts appear if there is a risk of
damage.

NOTE

NOTE texts give advice or tips that facili-
tate the use of e.g. features and functions.

Decals

The car contains different types of decal which
are designed to convey important information
in a clear manner. The decals in the car have
the following descending degree of impor-
tance for the warning/information.

Warning of personal injury

Black ISO symbols on yellow warning field,
white text/image on black message field.
Used to indicate the presence of danger
which, if the warning is ignored, may result in
serious personal injury or fatality.

Risk of property damage

White ISO symbols and white text/image on
black or blue warning field and message field.
Used to indicate the presence of danger
which, if the warning is ignored, may result in
damage to property.

OWNER'S INFORMATION

25

Information

White ISO symbols and white text/image on
black message field.

NOTE

It is not intended that the decals illustrated
in the owner's manual should be exact rep-
licas of those in the car. They are included
to show their approximate appearance and
location in the car. The information that
applies to your particular car is available on
the respective decals for your car.

Illustrations and video clips

Illustrations and video clips used in the
owner's manual are sometimes schematic and
are intended to provide an overall picture or
example of a certain function. They may devi-

ate from the car's appearance depending on
equipment level and market.

Related information

•

Owner's manual in centre display (p. 19)

•

•

Volvo Cars support site (p. 23)

YOUR VOLVO

* Option/accessory.

28

Volvo ID

Volvo ID is a personal ID that gives access to
a wide range of services via a single user-
name and password.

NOTE

The services available may vary over time
and depend on equipment level and mar-
ket.

Examples of services:

•

Volvo On Call app

*

 – check the car with

your phone. For example, you can check
fuel level, show the nearest petrol station
and lock the car remotely.

•

Send to Car – send addresses from map
services on the Web, directly to the car.

•

Book service and repair – register a work-
shop/dealer at volvocars.com and book
service directly from the car.

NOTE

If the username/password for a service
(e.g. Volvo On Call) is changed, then it is
also changed automatically for other servi-
ces.

Volvo ID is created from the car,
volvocars.com or the Volvo On Call app

1

.

When a Volvo ID is registered in the car, sev-
eral services will be made available. Several
Volvo IDs can be used for the same car and
several cars can even be connected to the
same Volvo ID.

Related information

•

Creating and registering a Volvo ID
(p. 28)

•

Book service and repair (p. 599)

Creating and registering a Volvo ID

It is possible to create a Volvo ID in different
ways. If the Volvo ID is created at
volvocars.com or with Volvo On Call app

2

, the

Volvo ID must also be registered to the car to
enable use of the various Volvo ID services.

Create a Volvo ID with the Volvo ID app

1. Download the Volvo ID app from

Download Centre

 in the centre display's

app view.

2. Start the app and register a personal email

address.

3. Follow the instructions that are automati-

cally sent to the specified email address.
> A Volvo ID has now been created and

automatically registered to the car.
Volvo ID services can now be used.

Create a Volvo ID on the Volvo Cars
website

1. Go into www.volvocars.com and log in

3

using the icon at the top right. Select Cre-
ate Volvo ID.

2. Enter a personal email address.

3. Follow the instructions that are automati-

cally sent to the specified email address.
> A Volvo ID has now been created. Read

below to learn how to register the ID to
the car.

1

If you have Volvo On Call

*

.

YOUR VOLVO

* Option/accessory.

29

Create a Volvo ID with the Volvo On Call
app

4

1. Download the latest version of the Volvo

On Call app to the phone, via e.g. App
Store, Windows Phone or Google Play.

2. Select to create Volvo ID.

3. The web page for creating a Volvo ID

opens. Fill in the requested information.

4. Tick the box to accept the terms and con-

ditions.

5. Press the button that creates your Volvo

ID.

6. An e-mail message is sent to the address

given. Confirm that the address is correct.
> Now the Volvo ID is ready to use.

Registering your Volvo ID to the car

If you created your Volvo ID via the web or the
Volvo On Call app, register it to your car as fol-
lows:

1. If not done already, download the Volvo ID

app from 

Download Centre

 in the centre

display's app view.

NOTE

To download apps, the car must be con-
nected to the Internet.

2. Start the app and enter your Volvo ID/your

email address.

3. Follow the instructions that are automati-

cally sent to the email address linked to
your Volvo ID.
> Your Volvo ID is now registered to the

car. Volvo ID services can now be used.

Related information

•

Volvo ID (p. 28)

•

Downloading apps (p. 499)

•

Managing system updates via the Down-
load Centre (p. 597)

•

Internet-connected car

*

 (p. 531)

2

Only applies to certain markets.

3

Available on certain markets.

4

Cars with Volvo On Call

*

.

YOUR VOLVO

}}

* Option/accessory.

31

Contributing to a better environment

An energy-efficient and economical car can
contribute to reduced environmental impact
and also involve reduced costs for the owner
of the car. As the driver, it is easy to reduce
fuel consumption and thereby save money and
contribute to a better environment - here is
some advice:

•

Plan for an effective average speed.
Speeds above approx. 80 km/h (approx.
50 mph) and below 50 km/h (approx.
30 mph) lead to increased energy con-
sumption.

•

Follow the Service and Warranty Book-
let's recommended intervals for service
and maintenance of the car.

•

Avoid letting the engine idle - switch off
the engine when stationary for longer peri-
ods. Pay attention to local regulations.

•

Plan the journey - a lot of unnecessary
stops and uneven speed contribute to
increased fuel consumption.

•

Use preconditioning – it can improve the
range of the hybrid battery and reduce the
energy requirement while driving.

Also remember to always dispose of environ-
mentally hazardous waste, such as batteries
and oil, in an environmentally safe manner.
Consult a workshop in the event of uncertainty
about how this type of waste should be dis-

carded - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended.

Efficient emission control

Your Volvo is manufactured following the con-
cept "Clean inside and out" – a concept that
encompasses a clean interior environment as
well as highly efficient emission control. In
many cases the exhaust emissions are well
below the applicable standards.

Clean air in the passenger
compartment

An air filter helps prevent dust and pollen
entering the passenger compartment via the
air intake.

The Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)

*

ensures that the incoming air is cleaner than
the air in the traffic outside.

The system cleans the air in the passenger
compartment from contaminants such as par-
ticles, hydrocarbons, nitrous oxides and
ground-level ozone. If the outside air is conta-
minated then the air intake is closed and the
air is recirculated. Such a situation may arise
in heavy traffic, queues and tunnels for exam-
ple.

IAQS is a part of the Clean Zone Interior Pack-
age (CZIP)

*

, which also includes a function

that allows the fan to start when the car is
unlocked with the remote control key.

Interior

The material used in the interior of a Volvo is
carefully selected and has been tested in order
to be pleasant and comfortable. Some of the
details are hand-made, such as the seams of
the steering wheel that are sewn by hand. The
interior is monitored in order not to emit
strong odours or substances that cause dis-
comfort in the event of e.g. high heat and
bright light.

Volvo workshops and the environment

Regular maintenance creates the conditions
for a long service life and low fuel consump-
tion for your car. In this way you also contrib-
ute to a cleaner environment. When Volvo's
workshops are entrusted with the service and
maintenance of your car it becomes part of
Volvo's system. Volvo makes clear demands
regarding the way in which workshop prem-
ises shall be designed in order to prevent spills
and discharges into the environment. The
workshop staff have the knowledge and the
tools required to guarantee good environmen-
tal care.

Recycling

Since Volvo works from a life cycle perspec-
tive, it is also important that the car is recycled
in an environmentally sound manner. Almost
all of the car can be recycled. The last owner
of the car is therefore requested to contact a
retailer for referral to a certified/approved
recycling facility.

||

YOUR VOLVO

32

Related information

•

Fuel consumption and CO

2

 emissions

(p. 668)

•

Economical driving (p. 464)

•

Start and switch off preconditioning
(p. 222)

•

Air quality (p. 200)

YOUR VOLVO

* Option/accessory.

33

IntelliSafe – driver support and

safety

IntelliSafe is the Volvo Cars concept for car
safety. IntelliSafe comprises a number of sys-
tems

5

, whose purpose is to make a car jour-

ney safer, to prevent injuries and to protect
passengers and other road users.

WARNING

The functions are supplementary aids -

they cannot handle all situations in all con-

ditions.
The driver always bears responsibility that

the vehicle is driven safely and that applica-

ble road traffic rules and regulations are fol-

lowed.

Support

With the aim of assisting the driver to drive
the car in a safer way, IntelliSafe has the fol-
lowing functions.

•

Active main beam

•

Tunnel detection

•

Pilot Assist

•

*

Cross Traffic Alert

•

*

Blind Spot Information

•

Park Assist

*

•

Park Assist Pilot

*

•

Park assist camera

*

•

Road Sign Information

*

•

Electronic stability control

•

Roll Stability Control

•

Speed limiter

*

•

Cruise control

•

Adaptive cruise control

*

•

Rear Collision Warning

•

Driver Alert Control

•

All-wheel drive

6

Prevention

With the aim of assisting the driver to avoid an
accident, IntelliSafe has the following func-
tions.

•

City Safety

•

Distance Warning

*

•

Lane assistance

•

Collision Avoid. Assistance

Protection

With the aim of protecting the driver and pas-
sengers in certain situations in the event of an
accident, IntelliSafe has the following collabo-
rative functions.

•

Whiplash Protection System

•

Pedestrian Protection System

•

Seatbelts with seatbelt tensioners

•

Airbags

NOTE

Read the individual sections on each sys-
tem in order to fully understand the func-
tions and learn about important warnings.

Related information

•

Active main beam (p. 154)

•

Safety (p. 44)

•

Driving support systems (p. 280)

5

Some of the systems are fitted as standard, while others are options. This may vary depending on market, model year and car model.

6

All Wheel Drive

YOUR VOLVO

* Option/accessory.

34

Sensus - online connectivity and

entertainment

Sensus makes it possible to use different
types of apps and turn the car into a Wi-Fi
hotspot.

This is Sensus

Sensus offers an intelligent interface and
online connectivity with the digital world. An
intuitive navigation structure makes it possible
to receive relevant support, information and
entertainment when it is necessary, without
distracting the driver.

Sensus covers all solutions in the car that are
connected with entertainment, online connec-
tivity, navigation

*

 and the user interface

between driver and car. It is Sensus that
makes communication possible between you,
the car and the outside world.

Information when it is needed, where
it is needed

The different displays in the car provide infor-
mation at the right time. The information is
shown in different locations based on how it
should be prioritised by the driver.

YOUR VOLVO

}}

* Option/accessory.

35

Different types of information are shown in different displays depending on how the information should be prioritised.

Head-up display

*

The head-up display shows selected informa-
tion that the driver should deal with as soon as
possible. Such information may, for example,

include traffic warnings, speed information
and navigation

*

 information. Road Sign Infor-

mation and incoming phone calls are also
shown in the head-up display. The display is
operated via the right-hand steering wheel
keypad and via the centre display.

Driver display

The driver display shows information on speed
and e.g. incoming calls or song tracks being

||

YOUR VOLVO

* Option/accessory.

36

played. The display is operated via the two
steering wheel keypads.

Centre display

Many of the main functions of the car are con-
trolled from the centre display, a touch screen
which reacts to touch. The number of physical
buttons and controls in the car is therefore
minimal. The screen can even be operated
while wearing gloves.

From here, for example, you can control the
climate control system, the entertainment sys-
tem and seat position

*

. The information that is

shown in the centre display can be acted on
by the driver or someone else in the car when
the opportunity arises.

Voice recognition system

The voice recognition system
can be used without the
driver needing to take his/her
hands off the steering wheel.
The system can understand
natural speech. Use voice
recognition to, for example,

play back a song, call someone, increase the
temperature or read out a text message.

Related information

•

Head-up display

*

 (p. 140)

•

Driver display (p. 81)

•

Overview of centre display (p. 107)

•

Voice recognition (p. 143)

•

Internet-connected car

*

 (p. 531)

•

Sharing Internet access from the car via a
Wi-Fi hotspot (p. 535)

YOUR VOLVO

}}

37

Software updates

So that you as a Volvo customer get the best
experience of your car, Volvo continuously
develops the systems in the cars and the ser-
vices that you are offered.

You can update the software in your Volvo to
the latest version when your car is serviced at
an authorised Volvo dealer. The latest soft-
ware update allows you to benefit from availa-
ble improvements, including improvements
from earlier software updates.

For more information about released updates
and answers to frequently asked questions,
please go to support.volvocars.com.

NOTE

Functionality after updating may vary
depending on market, model, model year
and options.

Related information

•

Sensus - online connectivity and entertain-
ment (p. 34)

•

Managing system updates via the Down-
load Centre (p. 597)

Recording data

As part of Volvo's safety and quality assur-
ance, certain information about the vehicle's
operation, functionality and incidents are
recorded in the car.

This vehicle is equipped with an "Event Data
Recorder" (EDR). Its primary purpose is to
register and record data related to traffic acci-
dents or collision-like situations, such as times
when the airbag deploys or the vehicle strikes
an obstacle in the road. The data is recorded in
order to increase understanding of how vehi-
cle systems work in these types of situations.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a
short time, usually 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
data related to the following in the event of
traffic accidents or collision-like situations:

•

How the various systems in the car
worked

•

Whether the driver and passenger seat-
belts were fastened/tensioned

•

The driver's use of the accelerator or brake
pedal

•

The travel speed of the vehicle

This information can help us understand the
circumstances in which traffic accidents, inju-
ries and damage occur. The EDR only records
data when a non-trivial collision situation

occurs. The EDR does not record any data
during normal driving conditions. Similarly, the
system never registers who is driving the vehi-
cle or the geographic location of the accident
or near-miss situation. However, other parties,
such as the police, could use the recorded
data in combination with the type of person-
ally identifiable information routinely collected
after a traffic accident. Special equipment and
access to either the vehicle or the EDR is
required to be able to interpret the registered
data.

In addition to the EDR, the car is equipped
with a number of computers designed to con-
tinually check and monitor the function of the
car. They can record data during normal driv-
ing conditions, but in particular register faults
affecting the vehicle's operation and function-
ality, or upon activation of the vehicle's driver
support function (e.g. City Safety and the auto
brake function).

Some of the recorded data is required to ena-
ble service and maintenance technicians to
diagnose and remedy any faults that occurred
in the vehicle. The registered information is
also needed to enable Volvo to satisfy legal
requirements laid out in laws and by govern-
ment authorities. Information registered in the
vehicle is stored in its computer until the vehi-
cle is serviced or repaired.