Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Activating and deactivating the compass. Calibrating the compass
Activating and deactivating
An integrated compass1 in the upper right corner of the rearview
mirror shows the direction the vehicle is traveling.
The compass is automatically activated when the vehicle is started.
To deactivate/activate the compass manually:
- Use a paper clip or similar object to press the button on the bottom of
the mirror.
- If the compass is deactivated when the vehicle is switched off, it will
not be activated the next time the vehicle is started. The compass will
then need to be activated manually.
Calibrating the compass
(Option/accessory.)
The globe is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass1 should
be calibrated if the vehicle is driven from one zone to another.
- Stop the vehicle in a large, open area away from steel constructions and
high-voltage power lines.
- Start the engine and switch off all electrical equipment (climate system,
wipers, etc.) and make sure all doors are closed.
NOTE
Calibration may fail or not even be initiated if electrical equipment
is not turned off.
- Hold the button on the bottom of the rearview mirror pressed for about 3
seconds (using e.g. a paper clip). The number of the current magnetic zone is
shown.

Magnetic zones.
- 4. Press the button on the underside of the mirror repeatedly until the
desired magnetic zone (1–15) appears (see the map of magnetic zones).
- Wait until the display again shows C, or press and hold the button on the
underside of the rearview mirror for approx. 6 seconds until C is displayed.
- Drive slowly in a circle at a speed of no more than 10 km/h (6 mph) until
a compass direction is shown in the display. This indicates that calibration
is complete. Drive in a circle two more times to finetune the calibration.
- Vehicles with heated windshields*: If C is shown in the display
when the windshield heating function is activated, perform step 6 above with
the heating function on.
- Repeat the above procedure as needed.
1 Rearview mirror with compass is available as an option
only on certain markets and models.
* Option/accessory.
(Option/accessory.)
An integrated compass1 in the upper right corner of the rearview
mirror shows the direction the vehicle is traveling.
Rearview mirror with compass...
The audio and media system consists of a media player and a radio. A cellular phone can also be connected through Bluetooth to use hands-free functions or play music in the vehicle...
Other information:
The radar sensor is used by several driver support systems to detect other
vehicles.
Location of radar sensor
The radar sensor is used by the following functions:
Distance Alert*
Adaptive Cruise Control*
Pilot Assist*
Lane Keeping Aid
City Safety
Steering assistance at risk of collision
Any modifications to the radar sensor may make its use illegal...
(Option/accessory.)
A preconditioning timer setting that is no longer needed can be deleted.
The button for editing a list/deleting a timer setting in the
Parking climate tab in Climate view.
Open Climate view in the center display.
Select the Parking climate tab...