Volvo XC90: Driver support / Recommended camera and radar sensor maintenance
In order for the camera and radar units to function properly, they must be
kept free of dirt, ice, snow, etc. and should be washed regularly with water and
car washing detergent.
NOTE
Dirt, ice and snow covering the sensors could cause false warnings, reduced
function, or no function.

Location of the Park Assist sensors

Location of rear radar sensors. Keep the marked area clean
(on both the left and right sides of the vehicle).
- For best possible performance, it is important to keep the areas in front
of the sensors clean.
- Do not attach any objects, tape or decals to the surface of the sensors.
- Clean the camera lenses regularly using lukewarm water and car washing detergent.
Wash gently to avoid scratching the lens.
CAUTION
Only a workshop may perform maintenance on driver support components –
an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
The camera and radar sensor used by several of the driver support functions
has certain limitations, which also affect the functions using the camera and radar
sensor...
Here are examples of some of the messages and symbols related to the camera
and radar units that may be displayed in the instrument panel.
Sensor blocked
If this symbol and the message Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see
Owner's manual is displayed in the instrument panel, it means that the camera
and radar unit are unable to detect other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and large
animals in ..
Other information:
The electronic immobilizer is a start inhibitor that helps prevent the vehicle
from being started by an unauthorized person.
The vehicle can only be started with the right remote key.
The following instrument panel error messages are related to the electronic immobilizer:
Remote immobilizer with tracking system
(Only certain markets and in combination with Volvo On Call.)
The vehicle is equipped..
The fuses in the cargo compartment help protect electrical components such
as the power seats*, airbags and seat belt tensioners.
The fuse box is located under the storage compartment on the
right-hand side.
Fuse pliers are provided on the inside of the fuse box cover to assist in removing
and inserting fuses.
There are also spaces for several extra fuses in the distribution box in the
engine..