Volvo XC90 2015-2025 Owners Manual / Driver support / Recommended camera and radar sensor maintenance

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.

Volvo XC90. Recommended camera and radar sensor maintenance

Location of the Park Assist sensors

Volvo XC90. Recommended camera and radar sensor maintenance

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.

    Camera/radar sensor limitations

    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...

    Camera and radar unit symbols and messages

    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:

    Volvo XC90 2015-2025 Owners Manual: Auto-hold braking with driver support


    The driver support functions Adaptive Cruise Control* and Pilot Assist* have a special brake function in slow traffic and while stationary. In certain situations, the parking brake will be applied to keep the vehicle at a standstill. Braking function in slow traffic and at a standstill In slow-moving, stop-and-go traffic or when stopped at a traffic light, driving will resume automatically if t..

    Volvo XC90 2015-2025 Owners Manual: Activating and deactivating max defroster


    Max defroster is used to quickly remove condensation and ice from windows. Max defroster deactivates automatic climate control and air recirculation, activates the air conditioning, and changes blower speed to 5 and temperature to HI. NOTE The volume increases when the blower speed is changed to 5. When max defroster is deactivated, the climate system reverts to the previous settings. Activatin..

    Copyright © 2025 www.voxc90.com