Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Ignition modes
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various modes (levels) to make different
functions available.
To enable the use of a limited number of functions when the engine is not running,
the ignition can be put in one of three different levels: 0, I and
II. These levels are referred to as "ignition modes" in the Owner's Manual.
The following table shows which functions are available in each ignition mode:


A Also activated when the door is opened.
* Option/accessory.
The vehicle can be switched off using the start knob in the tunnel console.
Start knob in the tunnel console.
To switch off the vehicle:
Turn the start knob clockwise and release to switch off the vehicle...
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various modes (levels) to make different
functions available.
Selecting an ignition mode
Start knob in the tunnel console...
Other information:
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed to help provide extra illumination
in curves and intersections. Depending on equipment level, vehicles with LED1
headlights* may be equipped with Active Bending Lights.
Headlight pattern with function deactivated (left) and activated
(right)...
There are a number of different radio functions that can be activated and
deactivated.
Canceling a traffic message
A current broadcast (e.g. a traffic message) can be temporarily interrupted by
pressing in the right-side steering
wheel keypad or tapping Cancel in the center display...