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:
In the ceiling in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats, there
are sun visors that can be lowered and angled to the side as necessary.
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
The mirror lighting* comes on automatically when the visor is lifted up...
(Option/accessory.)
Preconditioning is a climate function that, if possible, attempts to achieve
a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment before driving.
Preconditioning can be started immediately or started at a preset time using
a timer...