XC40 Owners manual
Owners manual
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Owner information
Your Volvo
Your Volvo
Displays and controls by the driver in a left-hand drive car
Displays and controls by the driver in a right-hand drive car
Connection of equipment to the car's diagnostic socket
Driver distraction
Change of market when importing or relocating
Showing the car's identification number
Recording data
Installation of accessories
Software updates
Important information on accessories and auxiliary equipment
Volvo's areas of innovation
Type approvals and licences
License agreement for driver display
Type approval for HomeLink®*
License agreement for audio and media
Type approval Radio Equipment Directive
Check Your Label - SIRIM Self-Labelling Program (SLP)
Certificate for wireless charger
Type approval for the remote control key system
Customer Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions for Services
Navigation license agreements*
Spotify License agreement
Safety
Seatbelts
Airbags
Child safety
Mounting points for child seats
Child seat location
Displays and voice control
Displays and voice control
Driver display
Gauges and indicators in driver display
Trip computer
Centre display
Overview of centre display
Activating and deactivating centre display
Managing the centre display
Navigating in the centre display's views
Managing subviews in centre display
Symbols in the centre display's status bar
Function view in centre display
Moving apps and buttons in centre display
Message in centre display
Keyboard in the centre display
Enter the characters, letters and words manually in the centre display
Changing keyboard language in centre display
Show trip statistics in centre display
Owner's manual in centre display
Navigate in the owner's manual in the centre display
Settings
Resetting user data for change of ownership
Other settings in the centre display's top view
Resetting settings in the centre display
Open contextual setup in the centre display
Changing system units
Switching off and changing system sound volume in the centre display
Changing system language
Changing appearance in the centre display
Show trip data in driver display
Settings for trip statistics
Driver display settings
Date and time
User terms and conditions and data sharing
Activating and deactivating data sharing
Settings for unlocking
Care Key settings
Lock indication setting
Settings for Keyless entry*
Automatic parking brake activation setting
Driver profiles
Symbols and messages
Messages for BLIS
Messages for City Safety
Messages for Cross Traffic Alert*
Symbols and messages for electronic stability control
Symbols and messages for adaptive cruise control*
Symbols and messages for Pilot Assist*
Symbols and messages for lane assistance
Display mode for lane assistance
Messages for Park Assist Pilot*
Symbols and messages for Park Assist
Symbols and messages for Park assist camera
Symbols and messages for steering assistance upon risk of collision
Symbols in the centre display's status bar
Indicator and warning symbols
Symbols and messages for parking climate control*
Overheating in the engine and drive system
Symbols and messages for automatic gearbox
Message handling
Voice control
Controlling climate control with voice control*
Voice control of radio and media
Voice control
Using voice control
Updating voice control
Tips for improving voice control
Settings for voice control
Command list for voice control of the navigation system*
Controlling a telephone with voice control
Voice control of text messages
Control the navigation system* with voice control
Lighting
Exterior lighting
Active bending lights*
Active main beam
Using direction indicators
Brake lights
Rear fog lamp
Front fog lamps/cornering lights*
Dipped beam
Using main beam
Using home safe lighting
Adapting the headlamp pattern from the headlamps
Emergency brake lights
Position lamps
Guidance light
Hazard warning flashers
Daytime running lights
Exterior lamp positions
Bulb specifications
Checking trailer lamps*
Interior lighting
Windows, glass and mirrors
Windows, glass and mirrors
Rearview mirrors
HomeLink®*
Rearview and door mirrors
Angling adjustment of the door mirrors
Adjusting rearview mirror dimming
Using a stored position for seat and door mirrors
Storing a position for seat and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors
Windscreen and rear window
Wiper blades and washer fluid
Using automatic rear windscreen wiping when reversing
Using the rear window wiper and rear window washer
Using the rain sensor
Activating and deactivating the rain sensor's memory function
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
Using windscreen wipers
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen*
Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated windscreen*
Seats and steering wheel
Front seat
Climate controls for front seat
Memory function for front seat
Rear seat
Climate controls for rear seat
Climate control
Climate control
Climate system controls
Climate controls for passenger compartment
Activating auto climate control
Regulating fan level for front seat*
Activating and deactivating air conditioning
Activating and deactivating air recirculation
Activating and deactivating time setting for air recirculation
Regulating temperature for front seat*
Synchronising temperature*
Changing air distribution
Climate controls for seat and steering wheel
Climate controls for windows and mirrors
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen*
Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated windscreen*
Activating and deactivating max defroster
Air distribution
Air quality
Preconditioning
Climate comfort for parking
Key, locks and alarm
Remote control key
Link key to driver profile
Immobiliser
Keys
Ordering additional keys
Replacing the battery in the key
Locking and unlocking with the key's buttons
Care Key – restricted key
Care Key settings
Unlocking the tailgate with a key button
Detachable key blade
Locking and unlocking with the detachable key blade
The key's range
Type approval for the remote control key system
Antenna locations for the start and lock systems
Ignition positions
Selecting ignition mode
Driver profiles
Locking and unlocking
Keys
Locking and unlocking with the key's buttons
Settings for unlocking
Unlocking the tailgate with a key button
Locking and unlocking with the detachable key blade
Automatic locking when driving
Double lock*
Setting the max. opening for electrically operated tailgate*
Locking and unlocking from inside the car
Unlocking the tailgate from the inside of the car
Private locking*
Activating and deactivating private locking*
Locking and unlocking
Lock confirmation
Lock indication setting
Keyless locking and unlocking
Driver support
Driver support
Cruise control functions
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive cruise control*
Symbols and messages for adaptive cruise control*
Standby mode for adaptive cruise control*
Automatic braking with cruise control functions
Setting the stored speed for cruise control functions
Change of target with cruise control functions
Setting time interval to vehicle ahead
Warning from cruise control functions in the event of a collision risk
Pilot Assist
Automatic braking with cruise control functions
Setting the stored speed for cruise control functions
Change of target with cruise control functions
Pilot Assist*
Display for adaptive cruise control and Pilot Assist*
Symbols and messages for Pilot Assist*
Standby mode for Pilot Assist*
Setting time interval to vehicle ahead
Difference between Pilot Assist* and lane assistance
Warning from cruise control functions in the event of a collision risk
Overtaking assistance
Speed limiter
Automatic speed limiter
Distance Warning
Blind Spot Information
Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Collision Warning
City Safety
City Safety™
Subfunctions for City Safety
Setting the warning distance for City Safety
Messages for City Safety
Limitations of City Safety
City Safety brakes for oncoming vehicles
City Safety in cross traffic
Limitations for City Safety in cross traffic
Automatic braking in the event of an impeded evasive manoeuvre with City Safety
Detection of obstacles with City Safety
Steering assistance at risk of collision
Steering assistance at risk of collision
Activating or deactivating steering assistance in the event of a collision risk
Symbols and messages for steering assistance upon risk of collision
Limitations for steering assistance at risk of collision
Steering assistance upon risk of run-off
Steering assistance upon risk of head-on collision
Steering assistance upon risk of rear-end collision*
Driver Alert Control
Lane assistance
Electronic stability control
Road Sign Information
Road Sign Information*
Road Sign Information and Sensus Navigation*
Activating and deactivating Road Sign Information*
Limitations of Road Sign Information*
Warning for speed limitation and speed camera from road sign information*
Activating and deactivating warnings from road sign information*
Display mode for road sign information*
Parking assistance
Active park assist
Park assist camera
Starting and driving
Starting and driving
Starting and switching off the car
Alcohol lock
Gearbox
Brakes
Foot brake
Parking brake
Drive modes
Regenerative braking*
Drive modes*
Changing drive mode*
Drive mode Eco
Activating and deactivating drive mode Eco with the function button
Launch function*
Low speed control*
Activating and deactivating low speed control*
Level control* and shock absorption
Hill descent control*
Activating and deactivating hill descent control*
All-wheel drive*
Start/stop function
Recommendations for driving
Towing
Help when starting on a hill
Braking on gritted roads
Braking on wet roads
Parking on a hill
Petrol particle filter*
Petrol station
Drive mode Eco
Economical driving
Preparations for a long trip
Overloading the starter battery
Driving in water
Winter driving
Overheating in the engine and drive system
Driving with a trailer
Towbar and trailer
Refuelling
Emission control
Sound, media and Internet
Sound, media and Internet
Radio
Digital radio
Media player
Media via Bluetooth®
Connecting a device via Bluetooth®
Voice control of radio and media
Media player
Media playback
Controlling and changing media
Searching media
Compatible media formats
Gracenote®
Updating Gracenote®
Media via USB port
Connecting a device via USB port
Technical specifications for USB devices
Phone
Settings for Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth compatibility with phones
Connect the car to the Internet via a Bluetooth-enabled phone
Phone
Controlling a telephone with voice control
Settings for phone
Managing the phone book
Managing phone calls
Managing text messages
Settings for text messages
Wireless phone charger*
Using the wireless phone charger*
Certificate for wireless charger
Phone connection
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth automatically
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth for the first time
Disconnecting a Bluetooth-connected phone
Switch between Bluetooth-connected phones
Removing devices connected to Bluetooth
Bluetoothprofiles for Sensus Connect
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth manually
Apple CarPlay
Available in-car apps
Internet connection
Tips for using the Bluetooth connection
Connect the car to the Internet via a Bluetooth-enabled phone
Internet-connected car*
Tips in the event of problems with Internet connection
Sharing Internet access from the car via a Wi-Fi hotspot
Connect the car to the Internet via a phone (Wi-Fi)
Connect the car to the Internet via car modem (SIM card)
Settings for car modem*
No or poor Internet connection
Remove Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi technologies and security
Volvo On Call
Volvo On Call
Volvo On Call services
Help with Volvo On Call*
Emergency assistance with Volvo On Call*
Automatic collision alarm with Volvo On Call*
Send destinations to the car's navigation system via a Volvo On Call* service centre
Remote Vehicle Immobiliser (RVI) with Volvo On Call*
Remote Door Unlock (RDU) with Volvo On Call*
Stolen Vehicle Tracking (SVT) with Volvo On Call*
Theft Notification (TN) with Volvo On Call*
Help during a trip with Volvo On Call*
Customer service via Volvo On Call*
Practical information on Volvo On Call
Volvo Cars app
Sending a destination to the car's navigation system using the Volvo Cars app*
Devices compatible with the Volvo Cars app*
The Volvo Cars-app*
Connecting the Volvo Cars app* to the car
Remote starting the car using the Volvo Cars app*
Lock function in the Volvo Cars app*
Shortcuts to the Volvo Cars app*
Finding the car using the Volvo Cars app*
Showing the car's vehicle identification number in the Volvo Cars app*
Calender function with the Volvo Cars app*
Remote starting climate control using the Volvo Cars app*
Driving journal with the Volvo Cars app*
Using the driving journal with the Volvo Cars app*
Push notifications from the Volvo Cars app*
Language list for the Volvo Cars app*
Deactivating the link between the car and the Volvo Cars app*
Navigation
Navigation
Command list for voice control of the navigation system*
Sensus Navigation*
Activating and deactivating the navigation system*
Control the navigation system* with voice control
Frequently asked questions about the navigation system*
Symbols and buttons in the navigation system*
Navigation license agreements*
Navigation system* in centre display
Navigation system* in driver display
Activating and deactivating the navigation system* in the driver display
Suggest new map information with Map Creator
Traffic information providers
Enter destination
Enter destination directly on map
Specifying a destination with an address
Specify destination with free text searching
Specify destination with point of interest
Specifying a destination with latest/favourites/library
Specify destination with Send to Car
Select a detour in the navigation system*
Send destinations to the car's navigation system via a Volvo On Call* service centre
Itinerary and route
Traffic information
Settings for navigation
Wheels and tyres
Wheels and tyres
Changing wheels
Tyres
Tyre pressure monitoring
Emergency puncture repair
Loading, storage and passenger compartment
Loading, storage and passenger compartment
Loading
Cargo area
Cargo area
Bag hooks
First aid kit*
Remove and store the parcel shelf
Folding up the cargo area floor
Load retaining eyelets*
Warning triangle
Release folding cargo area floor*
Unlocking the tailgate with a key button
Setting the max. opening for electrically operated tailgate*
Operating the tailgate with foot movement*
Unlocking the tailgate from the inside of the car
Keyless unlocking of the tailgate*
Safety net, safety grille and cargo cover
Maintenance and service
Maintenance and service
Interior cleaning
Exterior cleaning
Wiper blades and washer fluid
Bulb replacement
Engine compartment
Tools and accessories
Fuses
Battery
Specifications
Dimensions and weights
Specifications for engine
Specifications for fluids and lubricants
Specifications for wheels and tyres