Volvo XC90: Displays and voice control / Handling messages saved from the instrument panel
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. The message Vehicle message stored in Car Status app will simultaneously
appear in the center display.
Reading saved messages
To read a saved message immediately:
- Tap the button to the right of the message Vehicle message stored in
Car Status app in the center display.
- The saved message will be displayed in the Car Status app.
To read saved messages at a later time:
- Open the Car Status app from App view in the center display.
- The app will open in the bottom tile of Home view.
- Select the Messages tab in the app.
- A list of saved messages will be displayed.
- Tap a message to expand/minimize it.
- More information about the message will appear in the list and the image
to the left of the app will display information about the message in graphic
form.
Handling saved messages
In expanded form, some messages have two buttons available for booking service
or reading the Owner's Manual.
Booking service for saved messages:
- With the message in expanded form, tap Request appoint./Call to make
Appointment1 for assistance
booking service.
Reading the Owner's Manual for saved messages:
- With the message in expanded form, tap Owner's manual to read relevant
information about the message in the Owner's Manual.
- The Owner's Manual will open in the center display and provide information
related to the message.
Saved messages in the app are automatically deleted each time the engine is started.
1 Market dependent.
Volvo ID and selected workshop also need to be registered.
Messages in the instrument panel are controlled using the right-side steering
wheel keypad.
Examples of messages in the instrument panel1
and the right-side steering wheel keypad...
Many of the vehicle's functions can be controlled from the center display. The
center display and its possibilities are presented below.
Three of the center display's basic views...
Other information:
City Safety1 is always active, but the function's warning distance
can be adjusted.
NOTE
The City Safety function cannot be deactivated. It is activated automatically
each time the engine/electric motor is started.
The alert distance determines the sensitivity of the system and regulates the
distance at which the light, sound and brake pulsations will be activated...
The load anchoring eyelets in the cargo compartment can be used to secure
objects with straps, a net, etc.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects in or protruding from the vehicle can
cause injury in the event of hard braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects with a seat belt or cargo retaining
straps...