Volvo XC90: Displays and voice control / Ambient temperature sensor
The ambient temperature is shown in the instrument panel.
The sensor detects the temperature outside the vehicle.

Location of the ambient temperature sensor in 12"* and 8" instrument
panels. The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.
If the vehicle has been stationary, the sensor reading may be higher than the
actual temperature.
When the ambient temperature is
between –5 °C and +2 °C (23 °F and 36 °F), 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 center display's Top view.
* Option/accessory.
The clock is displayed in both the instrument panel and the center display.
Location of clock
Location of clock in 12" * and 8" instrument panels. The illustration
is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model...
Indicator and warning symbols alert the driver that a function is active, that
a symbol is working, or that an error or serious fault has occurred.
Red symbols
A Canadian models...
Other information:
The turn signal bulbs in the halogen headlights can be changed without the
help of a workshop.
Before the bulbs can be replaced, the plastic covering over the headlight must
be removed.
Before the lamp can be replaced, the rectangular headlight cover must be removed...
The steering wheel has a horn and controls for e.g. driver support systems
and voice control.
Steering wheel keypads and paddles*.
Driver support system controls.1
Paddle* for manually shifting gears
(automatic transmission).
Controls for voice commands, adjusting
the head-up display, accessing menus and messages, and handling phone calls...