Volvo XC90 Quiz
Displays and Controls

Ambient Temperature Sensor

In this manual: Displays and Controls
Owner's Information — 7Your Volvo — 3Creating and registering a Volvo ID — 16Safety — 29Displays and Controls — 52Illumination — 36Seats and Steering Wheel — 19Climate Control — 45Keys, Locks and Alarm — 31Driver Support — 113Starting and driving — 70Audio, media and internet — 27Media Player — 46Wheels and Tires — 28Loading, storage and passenger compartment — 16Maintenance and Service — 59Specifications — 12
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The outside temperature is shown in the instrument panel.

The sensor detects the temperature outside the vehicle.

Volvo XC90. Ambient temperature sensor

Location of the ambient temperature sensor in 12"* and 8" instrument panels. The illustration is general - details may vary depending on vehicle model.

If the vehicle has been stationary, the sensor reading may be higher than the actual temperature.

Volvo XC90. Ambient temperature sensor When the ambient temperature is between –5 °C and +2 °C, a snowflake symbol will illuminate to alert the driver of the risk of slippery conditions.

The symbol is also temporarily lit in the headup display* if the vehicle is equipped with one.

Change the measurement standard for the temperature sensor, etc., via system settings in the Top view of the center display.

* Option/accessory.

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