Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual / Climate control / Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel

Volvo XC90: Climate control / Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel

(Option/accessory)

The steering wheel can be heated for added comfort in cold weather.

Tap the driver's side steering wheel and seat button in the climate bar in the center display to open the controls for steering wheel and seat heating.
If the vehicle is not equipped with heated or ventilated seats, the button for steering wheel heating is directly accessible in the climate bar.
Tap the steering wheel heating button repeatedly to select one of the four levels: Off, High, Medium or Low.
- The level is changed and the set level is displayed in the button.

Activating and deactivating front seat ventilation

(Option/accessory) The seats can be ventilated to provide increased comfort in warm weather. The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrest that draw air through the seat upholstery...

Activating and deactivating automatic steering wheel heating

(Option/accessory) The steering wheel can be heated for added comfort in cold weather. Steering wheel heating can be set to automatically activate when the engine is started...

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Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Text message settings

Settings for handling text messages received through a connected phone can be personalized. Tap Settings in the Top view. Tap Communication Text Messages and select settings: Notification in center display - display text message notifications in the center display's status bar...

Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Distance Alert

(Option/accessory.) The Distance Alert function can help the driver become aware if the time interval to the vehicle in front is too short. The vehicle must be equipped with a head-up display* in order to display Distance Alert. Symbol for Distance Alert on the windshield with head-up display In vehicles equipped with a head-up display, a symbol will be displayed on the windshield as long as t..

Connecting equipment to the vehicle's data link connector

Incorrectly connected or installed software or diagnostic tools may have an adverse effect on the vehicle's electronics.

We strongly recommend that Volvo owners use only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installations be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Certain accessories only work when the associated software is installed in the vehicle's computer system.

Volvo XC90. Connecting equipment to the vehicle's data link connector

On-board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket under the dashboard on the driver's side.