2022 XC90 Volvo Steering wheel
Speed-dependent steering force
In the event of reduced power, the message Power steering Assistance temporarily reduced is shown, as well as this symbol in the driver display. While the power steering is working at reduced power, the driver support functions and steering assistance systems are not available.
Change the steering force level
- Steering wheel resistance can be adjusted when using INDIVIDUAL drive mode.
- Tap on Settings in the center display’s top view.
- Select .
- Steering wheel resistance selection can only be accessed if the car is stationary or is moving at low speed and in a straight line.
Steering wheel controls and horn
- Keypads and paddles in the steering wheel.
- Controls for driver support systems.
- Paddle shifter for manual gear changing in an automatic gearbox.
- Controls for voice control, head-up display settings, and menu, message, and phone handling.
Horn
Adjusting the steering wheel
- Lever for steering wheel adjustment.
- Push the lever forwards to release the steering wheel.
- Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you.
- Pull the lever back to fix the steering wheel in place.
- If the lever is stiff, press or raises the steering wheel slightly at the same time as you move the lever back.
Steering lock
Activating the steering lock
The steering lock is activated when the car is locked from the outside and the car is switched off. If the car is left unlocked then the steering lock will be activated automatically after a while.
Deactivating the steering lock
The steering lock is deactivated when the car is unlocked from the outside. If the car is not locked, the steering wheel lock will be deactivated as long as the remote control key is in the passenger compartment and the car is started.
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
- Press the driver’s side steering wheel and seat button in the climate row of the center display in order to open the controls for the seat and steering wheel.
- If the car is not equipped with heated seats or ventilated seats, the button for the heated steering wheel is immediately available in the climate row.
- Repeatedly press the button for the heated steering wheel in order to change between the four levels: Off, High, Medium, and Low.
- The level changes and the button shows the set level.
Activating and deactivating the automatic start of the heated steering wheel
- The steering wheel can be heated in order to increase comfort for the driver when it is cold.
- It is possible to set whether the automatic start of the heated steering wheel should be activated/deactivated when the engine is started.
- With automatic start activated, heating will start in the event of low ambient temperature.
- Press Settings in the top view in the center display.
- Press Climate.
- Select Auto Steering Wheel Heating Level to activate/deactivate the automatic start of the heated steering wheel.
- An “A” is shown at the button for the heated steering wheel in the climate row when automatic starting has been activated.
- Select Low, Medium, or High to select the level after the function has been activated.