Volvo V90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english - page 13

CLIMATE

* Option/accessory.

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Precleaning

*

Precleaning the car prior to departure is used
to improve air quality in the passenger com-
partment.

Precleaning can only be started directly from
the centre display, but it also starts automati-
cally when preconditioning ends.

This function uses the ventilation to blow fresh
air into the passenger compartment and then
circulates the air through the air conditioning
system's passenger compartment filter.

Related information

•

Parking climate (p. 226)

•

Starting and switching off precleaning

*

(p. 232)

•

Preconditioning (p. 226)

Starting and switching off

precleaning

*

Precleaning improves the air quality in the
passenger compartment prior to driving. The
function can use direct start from the centre
display or a mobile phone.

Start and switch off from car

1. Open climate view in the centre display by

pressing the symbol in the middle of the
climate row.

2. Select the 

Parking climate

 tab.

3. Press 

Start Pre-cleaning

.

> Precleaning is started/switched off and

the button is illuminates/extinguishes.

Starting from the app

*

Start of precleaning and information about the
selected settings can be managed from a
device that has the Volvo On Call

*

 app.

NOTE

Precleaning always starts automatically
when preconditioning is completed.

Related information

•

Parking climate (p. 226)

•

Precleaning

*

 (p. 232)

•

Preconditioning (p. 226)

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Climate comfort when parking

The climate in the car's passenger compart-
ment can be maintained while the car is
parked, e.g. if the engine needs to be
switched off but the driver or passenger(s)
wants to remain in the car and maintain the
level of climate comfort.

Starting climate comfort retention is only pos-
sible via direct start from the centre display.

The function utilises several systems in differ-
ent cases:

•

Residual heat from the engine, in a cold
climate, heats the passenger compart-
ment to comfort temperature.

•

When it is warm, the ventilation cools the
passenger compartment by blowing in air
from outside the car.

NOTE

Climate comfort retention is switched off
when the car is locked from the outside to
avoid using residual heat unnecessarily.
Use of the function is intended to maintain
climate comfort when driver or passengers
remain inside the car.

There is a limit to how long climate com-
fort can be maintained in a cold climate,
which depends on the amount of residual
heat available.

Related information

•

Parking climate (p. 226)

•

Starting and switching off climate comfort
when parking (p. 233)

Starting and switching off climate

comfort when parking

Climate comfort retention maintains the cli-
mate in the passenger compartment after
driving. The function can use direct start from
the centre display.

1. Open climate view in the centre display by

pressing the symbol in the middle of the
climate row.

2. Select the 

Parking climate

 tab.

3. Press 

Keep climate comfort

.

> Climate comfort retention is started/

switched off and the button illumi-
nates/extinguishes.

NOTE

It is not possible to start climate comfort
retention if there is not enough residual
heat in the engine to maintain the passen-
ger compartment climate, or if the outside
temperature is above approx. 20°C (68°F).

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NOTE

Climate comfort retention is switched off
when the car is locked from the outside to
avoid using residual heat unnecessarily.
Use of the function is intended to maintain
climate comfort when driver or passengers
remain inside the car.

There is a limit to how long climate com-
fort can be maintained in a cold climate,
which depends on the amount of residual
heat available.

Related information

•

Climate comfort when parking (p. 233)

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Symbols and messages for parking

climate control

A number of symbols and messages regar-
ding parking climate control can be shown in
the driver display.

Messages relating to parking climate control
can also be displayed in a device which has
the Volvo On Call

*

 app.

This symbol illuminates in the driver
display when the parking heater is
active.

11

Symbol Message

Specification

Parking climate

Service required

Parking climate control is disengaged. Contact a workshop

A

 to check the function as soon as

possible.

Parking climate

Temporarily unavailable

Parking climate control is temporarily disengaged. If the problem persists for some time, con-
tact a workshop

A

 to check the function.

Parking climate

Unavailable Fuel level too low

B

Parking climate control cannot be activated when the fuel level is too low to start the parking
heater. Fill the vehicle's fuel tank.

Parking climate

Unavailable Charge level too low

Parking climate control cannot be activated if the charge level of the hybrid battery is too low
to start the parking heater. Start the car.

11

Applies to fuel-driven heater.

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Symbol Message

Specification

Parking climate

Unavailable, not connected to the
mains

C

The parking climate control cannot be activated if the charging cable is not connected. Con-
nect the charging cable.

Parking climate

Limited Charge level too low

The running time for parking climate control is limited when the state of charge in the hybrid
battery is low. Start the car.

A

An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

B

Applies to fuel-driven heater.

C

Applies to the high-voltage heater.

Related information

•

Parking climate (p. 226)

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Heater

The heater has two subfunctions that help to
heat the passenger compartment or engine in
different situations.

The heater has two subfunctions:

•

Parking heater - heats the passenger com-
partment, if necessary, when the parking
climate control's preconditioning is acti-
vated.

•

Additional heater - heats the passenger
compartment and engine, if necessary,
during driving.

Either a fuel-driven heater or a high-voltage
heater is used, depending on the market.

12

The heater is fitted in the front right-hand
wheel housing.

NOTE

When the heater is running

13

, smoke may

be emitted from the right-hand front wheel
housing and a low hum may be heard. A
ticking sound from the fuel pump may also
be heard from the rear section of the car.
This is perfectly normal.

Battery and charging

The heater is powered by the car's hybrid bat-
tery. If the charge level of the hybrid battery is
too low, then the heater is switched off auto-
matically and the driver display shows a mes-
sage.

NOTE

Make sure that there is enough charge in
the battery if the heater needs to be used.
The car must be connected to an electrical
socket for the heater to be used for pre-
conditioning.

Fuel and refuelling

14

Warning label on fuel filler flap.

The heater uses fuel from the car's normal fuel
tank.

If the car is parked on a steep hill, the front of
the car should point downhill to ensure that
there is a supply of fuel to the heater.

If the level in the fuel tank is too low then the
heater is switched off automatically and the
driver display shows a message.

NOTE

Make sure there is enough fuel in the car's
fuel tank if the heater needs to be used.

WARNING

Fuel which spills out could be ignited.

Switch off the fuel-driven heater before

starting to refuel.

Check in the driver display that

the heater is switched off. This

symbol is lit when it is working as

a parking heater.

Related information

•

Climate (p. 202)

•

Parking heater (p. 238)

•

Additional heater (p. 239)

12

An authorised Volvo dealer has information regarding which markets use which type of heater.

13

Applicable to fuel-driven auxiliary heater.

14

Applies to fuel-driven heater.

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Parking heater

The parking heater heats the passenger com-
partment as necessary before driving if the
car's preconditioning is activated.

The parking heater is one of two subfunctions
of the car's heater. The heater is fitted in the
front right-hand wheel housing.

When this symbol illuminates in the
driver display, the parking heater
may be active.

15

NOTE

When the heater is running

16

, smoke may

be emitted from the right-hand front wheel
housing and a low hum may be heard. A
ticking sound from the fuel pump may also
be heard from the rear section of the car.
This is perfectly normal.

The parking heater starts automatically if the
parking climate's preconditioning is activated
and the passenger compartment needs to be
heated up.

Depending on factors such as battery level,
passenger compartment temperature and
ambient temperature, the heater has different
running times, but never longer than 30
minutes.

NOTE

Make sure there is enough fuel in the car's
fuel tank if the parking heater needs to be
used.

17

Make sure that there is enough charge in
the hybrid battery if the parking heater
needs to be used. The car must be con-
nected to an electrical socket for the heater
to be used for preconditioning.

WARNING

Do not use preconditioning

18

:

•

In unventilated spaces indoors.
Exhaust gases are emitted if the heater
starts.

•

In locations with combustible or flam-
mable material nearby. Fuel, gas, long
grass, sawdust, etc. may ignite.

•

When there is a risk that the heater’s
exhaust line may be blocked. For
example, deep snow inside the front
right-hand wheel housing can obstruct
the heater’s ventilation.

Remember that the preconditioning can be

started by a timer that has been set for a

long time in advance.

WARNING

If there is a smell of fuel, unusual amounts

of smoke, black smoke, or unusual sounds
coming from the parking heater

19

, switch

off the heater and, if possible, pull out its

fuse. Volvo recommends that an authorised

Volvo workshop should be contacted for

repair.

15

Applies to fuel-driven heater.

16

Applicable to fuel-driven auxiliary heater.

17

Applicable to fuel-driven auxiliary heater.

18

Applicable to fuel-driven auxiliary heater.

19

Applicable to fuel-driven auxiliary heater.

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Related information

•

Heater (p. 237)

•

Additional heater (p. 239)

Additional heater

The auxiliary heater helps to heat the passen-
ger compartment and engine while driving.

The additional heater is one of two subfunc-
tions of the car's heater. The heater is fitted in
the front right-hand wheel housing.

NOTE

When the heater is running

20

, smoke may

be emitted from the right-hand front wheel
housing and a low hum may be heard. A
ticking sound from the fuel pump may also
be heard from the rear section of the car.
This is perfectly normal.

The additional heater starts and is controlled
automatically when heating is required while
the car is being driven.

It switches off automatically when the car is
switched off.

NOTE

Make sure there is enough fuel in the car's
fuel tank if the auxiliary heater needs to be
used.

21

Related information

•

Heater (p. 237)

•

Parking heater (p. 238)

•

Activating and deactivating automatic
start of auxiliary heater (p. 240)

20

Applicable to fuel-driven auxiliary heater.

21

Applicable to fuel-driven auxiliary heater.

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Activating and deactivating

automatic start of auxiliary heater

The auxiliary heater helps to heat the passen-
ger compartment and engine while driving.

It is possible to set whether automatic start
for the additional heater should be activated/
deactivated.

1. Press 

Settings

 in the top view in the cen-

tre display.

2. Press 

Climate

.

3. Select 

Additional Heater

 to activate/

deactivate automatic start of the addi-
tional heater.

NOTE

Volvo recommends that the automatic
start for the additional heater should be
switched off for short driving distances.

22

NOTE

If the auxiliary heater's automatic starting
is deactivated, this may impede comfort in
the passenger compartment as the climate
control system will then have no heat
source during electrical operation.

Related information

•

Additional heater (p. 239)

22

Applicable to fuel-driven auxiliary heater.

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242

Locking and unlocking

The car can be locked and unlocked in several
different ways.

The car can be locked and unlocked

•

using the buttons on the remote control
key

•

using the detachable key blade (if the bat-
tery in the remote control key is exhaus-
ted)

•

without a key

*

 (Passive Entry), the remote

control key must be within range

•

from the inside of the car using the locking
controls in the doors

•

remote unlocking with Volvo On Call

*

.

There are two types of remote control keys to
the car.

For cars equipped with keyless locking and
unlocking

*

, a slightly smaller, lighter and but-

ton-less key (Key Tag) is supplied.

A Care Key

*

 (restricted remote control key)

makes it possible to set restrictions for some
of the car's properties e.g. the car's maximum
speed and the loudspeaker system's maxi-
mum volume.

Related information

•

Locking and unlocking with the remote
control key (p. 246)

•

Keyless locking and unlocking

*

 (p. 274)

•

Locking and unlocking from inside the car
(p. 277)

•

Private locking (p. 284)

•

Alarm

*

 (p. 285)

Lock confirmation

The car indicates with hazard warning flash-
ers when the car is locked or unlocked.

Exterior indication

Locking

•

The car's hazard warning flashers indicate
locking by flashing and retracting the door
mirrors

1

.

Unlocking

•

The car's hazard warning flashers indicate
unlocking by two flashes and extending
the door mirrors

1

.

All doors, the tailgate and the bonnet must be
closed for the car to indicate that it is locked.
If locking takes place with just the driver door
closed

2

, locking will take place but the lock

indication with hazard warning flashers will
only take place when all doors, the tailgate
and the bonnet have been closed.

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Lock and alarm indicator on the
instrument panel

The lock and alarm indicator shows the status
of the locking system:

•

A long flash indicates locking.

•

Short flashes indicate that the car is
locked.

•

Rapid flashes after disarming the alarm

*

indicate that the alarm has been triggered.

Indication in lock buttons

Front door

Lock buttons with indicator lamp in the front door.

An illuminated indicator lamp in the lock but-
ton of either front door indicates that all doors
are locked. If any door is opened, the lamp will
extinguish in both doors.

Rear door

*

Lock button with indicator lamp in the rear door.

An illuminated indicator lamp in the lock but-
ton for one of the doors indicates that the door
in question is locked. If any door is unlocked,
its lamp will extinguish while the others will
continue to illuminate.

Other indication

The home safe lighting and approach light
functions can also be activated when locking
and unlocking.

Related information

•

Lock indication setting (p. 244)

•

Locking and unlocking (p. 242)

•

Approach light duration (p. 160)

•

Using home safe lighting (p. 160)

1

Only for cars with retractable power door mirrors.

2

Not applicable to with cars equipped with keyless locking/unlocking

*

.

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Lock indication setting

It is possible to select various options for how
the car confirms locking and unlocking in the
settings menu in the centre display.

To change the locking response setting:

1. Tap on 

Settings

 in the centre display's

top view.

2. Press 

My Car

Locking

.

3. Press 

Visible Locking Feedback

 to

select when the car is to give a visible
response:

•

Lock

•

Unlock

•

Both

Or switch off the function by selecting

Off 

.

To change the setting for retractable rearview
mirrors

*

 when locking:

1. Tap on 

Settings

 in the centre display's

top view.

2. Press 

My Car

Mirrors and

Convenience

.

3. Select 

Fold Mirror When Locked

 to acti-

vate or deactivate the function.

Related information

•

Lock confirmation (p. 242)

Remote control key

The remote control key locks and unlocks the
doors and tailgate. The remote control key
needs to be inside the car for it to be started.

Remote control key

3

, Care Key or respective key tag

(Key Tag)

*

.

The remote control key is not physically used
when starting since the car is equipped with
support for keyless starting (Passive Start) as
standard. You simply need to have the key in
the front part of the passenger compartment.

For cars equipped with keyless locking and
unlocking (Passive Entry)

*

 the key can be any-

where in the car to start the car. In this case, a
slightly smaller, lighter key tag (Key Tag) is
also supplied.

The remote control keys can be linked to dif-
ferent driver profiles to save personal preferen-
ces in the car.

WARNING

The remote control key contains a button

cell battery. Keep new and used batteries

out of the reach of children. If someone

swallows a battery it may cause serious

injury.
If damage is discovered, e.g. if the battery

cover cannot be closed properly, then the

product should not be used. Keep defec-

tive products out of the reach of children.

Remote control key buttons

The remote control key has four buttons - one on the

left-hand side and three on the right-hand side.

  

Locking

 - Pressing the button locks the

doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap and also
arms the alarm

*

.

Press and hold to close all of the windows
and the panoramic roof

*

 simultaneously.

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Unlocking

 - Pressing the button unlocks

the doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap and
also deactivates the alarm.
A longer press opens all windows simulta-
neously. This total airing function can be
used, for example, to quickly air the car in
hot weather.
  

Tailgate

 - Unlocks the tailgate only and

disarms its alarm. On cars with power
operated tailgate

*

, the tailgate is opened

automatically when the button is held
depressed. The tailgate is also closed with
a long press – acoustic warning signals
sound.
  

Panic function

 - Used to attract atten-

tion in an emergency. Press and hold the
button for at least 3 seconds or press it
twice within 3 seconds to activate the
direction indicators and the horn. The
function can be turned off with the same
button once it has been active for at least
5 seconds. Otherwise the function
switches off automatically after 3 minutes.

WARNING

If anyone is left in the car, make sure the

power windows and panoramic roof

*

 are

de-energised by always taking the remote

control key with you when you leave the

car.

NOTE

Be aware of the risk of locking the remote
control key in the car.

•

A remote control key or key tag left in
the car will be deactivated when the
car is locked and the alarm is armed
using another valid key. The "Double
lock" function is also deactivated. The
key left behind is reactivated when the
car is unlocked.

•

A Care Key left in the car will be deacti-
vated even when the car is locked
using Volvo On Call, and reactivated
when the car is unlocked using Volvo
On Call or with another valid key.

Button-less key (Key Tag)

*

The key tag provided with the keyless locking
and unlocking function works in the same way
as the standard remote control key as regards
keyless starting and locking and unlocking.
The key is waterproof to a depth of approx. 10

metres (30 feet) for up to 60 minutes. It has
no detachable key blade and the battery can-
not be replaced.

Care Key - restricted remote control
key

A Care Key allows the car owner to set a limit
for the speed of the car. The limitation is
intended to encourage the car to be driven in a
safe manner, e.g. when being loaned out.

Interference

Remote control key functions for keyless star-
ting and keyless locking and unlocking

*

 can be

disrupted by electromagnetic fields and
screening.

NOTE

Avoid storing the remote control key close
to metal objects or electronic apparatus,
e.g. mobile phones, tablets, laptops or
chargers - preferably no closer than
10-15 cm (4-6 inches).

If there is still interference - use the remote
control key's detachable key blade to unlock
and then place the key in the backup reader in
the cup holder to disarm the car and allow the
car to be started.

3

The figure is schematic - parts may vary depending on car model.

||

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NOTE

When the remote control key is placed in
the cup holder, make sure that no other car
keys, metal objects or electronic apparatus
(e.g. mobile phones, tablets, laptops or
chargers) are in the cup holder. Several car
keys close to each other in the cup holder
can cause interference with each other.

Related information

•

Starting the car (p. 450)

•

Locking and unlocking with the remote
control key (p. 246)

•

Remote control key range (p. 248)

•

Replacing the battery in the remote con-
trol key (p. 249)

•

Detachable key blade (p. 255)

•

Care Key - restricted remote control key
(p. 253)

•

Immobiliser (p. 257)

•

Linking remote control key to driver profile
(p. 136)

Locking and unlocking with the

remote control key

The buttons on the remote control key can be
used to lock and unlock all doors and the tail-
gate simultaneously.

Locking with the remote control key

The figure is schematic - parts may vary depending

on car model.

–

Press the remote control key 

 button to

lock the car.

For the lock sequence to be activated, the
driver door must be closed

4

. If any of the other

doors or the tailgate are open, these are
locked and alarmed

*

 only when they are

closed. The alarm's movement detectors

*

 are

activated when all the doors and the tailgate
are closed and locked.

NOTE

Be aware of the risk of locking the remote
control key in the car.

•

A remote control key or key tag left in
the car will be deactivated when the
car is locked and the alarm is armed
using another valid key. The "Double
lock" function is also deactivated. The
key left behind is reactivated when the
car is unlocked.

•

A Care Key left in the car will be deacti-
vated even when the car is locked
using Volvo On Call, and reactivated
when the car is unlocked using Volvo
On Call or with another valid key.

Locking when the tailgate is open

NOTE

If the car has been locked while the tail-
gate is open, be careful not to leave the
remote control key in the cargo area when
the tailgate is closed and the car is com-
pletely locked

5

.

4

If the car is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking

*

 then all side doors must be closed.

5

If the car is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking and the key is detected inside the car, the tailgate will not lock when it is closed.

*

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Unlocking with the remote control key

–

Press the remote control key 

 button to

unlock the car.

Automatic relocking

If none of the doors or the tailgate is opened
within 2 minutes of unlocking, they are locked
automatically. This function prevents the car
from being left unlocked unintentionally.

When the remote control key does not
work

NOTE

Always try moving closer to the car and
making another unlock attempt.

If it is not possible to lock or unlock with the
remote control key, the battery may be dis-
charged - in which case, lock or unlock the
driver's door with the detachable key blade.

Related information

•

Settings for remotely controlled and inside
unlocking (p. 247)

•

Unlocking the tailgate with the remote
control key (p. 248)

•

Remote control key (p. 244)

•

Replacing the battery in the remote con-
trol key (p. 249)

•

Locking and unlocking with the detacha-
ble key blade (p. 256)

Settings for remotely controlled

and inside unlocking

It is possible to select different sequences for
remotely controlled unlocking.

To change setting:

1. Tap on 

Settings

 in the centre display's

top view.

2. Press 

My Car

Locking

Remote and

Interior Unlock

.

3. Select option:

•

All Doors

 - unlocks all doors simultane-

ously.

•

Single Door

 - unlocks the driver's

door. Unlocking all of the doors
requires two presses on the remote
control key's unlock button.

The settings made here also affect central
unlocking via opening handles from the inside.

Related information

•

Locking and unlocking with the remote
control key (p. 246)

•

Locking and unlocking from inside the car
(p. 277)

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Unlocking the tailgate with the

remote control key

It is possible to unlock just the tailgate by
pressing a button on the remote control key.

1. Press the remote control key's 

 but-

ton.
> The tailgate is unlocked but remains

closed.

The side doors are still locked and the
alarm is armed

*

. The lock and alarm

indicator on the instrument panel extin-
guishes in order to show that the entire
car is not locked.

Lightly grasp the rubberised pressure
plate beneath the tailgate handle to
open the tailgate. If the tailgate is not
opened within 2 minutes then it is
relocked and the alarm is re-armed.

2. With the power operated tailgate option

*

 -

Long press (approx. 1.5 seconds) on the
remote control key's 

 button

> The tailgate is unlocked and opened,

while the side doors remain locked and
their alarm functions armed.

Related information

•

Locking and unlocking with the remote
control key (p. 246)

Remote control key range

In order for the remote control key to work
properly it needs to be within a certain dis-
tance from the car.

For manual use

The remote control key's functions for e.g.
locking/unlocking that are activated by press-
ing on 

 or 

 have a range that extends

approx. 20 metres (65 feet) from the car.

If the car does not verify a button being
pressed - move closer and try again.

For keyless

*

 use

The marked area in the illustration shows areas cov-

ered by the system's antennas.

For keyless use, a remote control key or the
button-less key (Key Tag) must be within a
semicircular area with a radius of approx.