Volvo XC90: Displays and voice control / Handling messages in the instrument panel
Messages in the instrument panel are controlled using the right-side steering
wheel keypad.
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Examples of messages in the instrument panel1
and the right-side steering wheel keypad.
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Examples of messages in the instrument panel2 and
the right-side steering wheel keypad. The illustration is generic - details may
vary according to vehicle model.
Left/right
Confirm
Some messages in the instrument panel contain one or more buttons for e.g. confirming
the message or accepting a request.
Handling new messages
For messages with buttons:
- Navigate between the buttons by tapping left or right (1).
- Confirm your selection by pressing confirm (2).
- The message will disappear from the instrument panel.
For messages without buttons:
- Close the message by pressing confirm (2) or let the message automatically
timeout after a short period.
- The message will disappear from the instrument panel.
Messages that need to be saved are stored in the Car Status app, which
can be opened from the App view in the center display. The message Vehicle message
stored in Car Status app will simultaneously appear in the center display.
1 With 8" instrument
panel.
2 With 12" instrument
panel.
The instrument panel shows messages in certain circumstances to inform or
assist the driver.
Example of message in an 8-inch instrument panel. The illustration
is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model...
Messages saved from the instrument panel and center displays are handled in
the center display.
Saved messages can be viewed in the Car Status app.
The messages displayed in the instrument
panel that need to be saved are stored in the Car Status app in the center
display...
Other information:
(Option/accessory.)
The BLIS1 function is designed to help provide assistance in heavy
traffic with several lanes moving in the same direction by helping the driver to
detect the presence of vehicles in the "blind spot" area behind and to the side
of the vehicle...
(Option/accessory).
The buttons on the underside of the tailgate can be used to close and lock the
vehicle automatically.
Location of button(s) on underside of tailgate
CAUTION
When operating the tailgate manually, open and close it slowly. If you
encounter resistance, do not use force...