Volvo XC90 2015-2021 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...

Other information:

Volvo XC90 2015-2021 Owners Manual: Using home safe lighting

Some of the exterior lights remain on to illuminate the area around the vehicle. This is called home safe lighting. To activate home safe lighting: Switch off the ignition. Push the left-side steering wheel lever toward the dashboard and release. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors...

Volvo XC90 2015-2021 Owners Manual: Starting and stopping pre-cleaning

(Option/accessory.) Pre-cleaning improves the air quality in the passenger compartment before driving. The function can be started in the center display or from a cellular phone. Starting and stopping from the vehicle Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center display...

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.