Instruments and controls

Center console buttons

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Center console buttons  - Instruments and controls - Volvo XC90 Owners Manual - Volvo XC90
Active Bending Lights

Active Bending Lights

The beams of these headlights

The beams of these headlights adjust laterally to help light up a curve according to movements of the steering wheel when the vehicle is turning. This function is activated automatically when the engine is started and can be deactivated/ reactivated by pressing the button. The indicator light in the button is on when the function is activated.

This button controls the

This button controls the optional rear seat air conditioning system.

Press the button and release it

Press the button and release it to fold the door mirrors in or out. On certain models, when the button is pressed, there may be a long pause before the mirrors move. Pressing the button again during this pause may erase your first button press. If this happens, wait ten seconds and press the button one more time.

The mirrors cannot be adjusted during the first ten seconds after they have been folded out.

Park Assist

This system provides an audible

This system provides an audible warning when the vehicle is being parked or if it is driven close to a person or object. For more information

Auxiliary lights

This button is used to switch on

This button is used to switch on auxiliary lights (if installed). A light in the button will light up to indicate that the auxiliary lights are illuminated.

12-volt sockets

The 12-volt sockets can be

The 12-volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cell phones, etc.

The ignition key must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.

The maximum current consumption is 10A (120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets is in use. If both the front and rear sockets are used at the same time, the maximum current consumption per socket is 7.5A (90W).

Power child locks

For more information on this

For more information on this function.

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