2023 Volvo XC90 Steering wheel
Speed-dependent steering force
Speed related power steering causes the steering wheel force to increase with the speed of the car so as to be able to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. On motorways the steering is firmer. When parking and at low speed steering is light and requires less effort.
Reduced power
In rare situations, the power steering may need to work at reduced power, and turning the steering wheel may then seem slightly heavier. This may occur when the power steering becomes too hot and it then needs temporary cooling. It may also occur if the power supply is disrupted.
In rare situations, the power steering may need to work at reduced power, and turning the steering wheel may then seem slightly heavier. This may occur when the power steering becomes too hot and it then needs temporary cooling. It may also occur if the power supply is disrupted.
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.
Warning
If the temperature increases too much, the servo may be forced to switch off completely. In such a situation, the driver display shows the Stop safely Power steering failure message, combined with a symbol.
If the temperature increases too much, the servo may be forced to switch off completely. In such a situation, the driver display shows the Stop safely Power steering failure message, combined with a symbol.
Change the steering force level
Keypads in the steering wheel.
The horn is located in the centre of the steering wheel.
The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and for depth.
Lever for steering wheel adjustment.
- Press
in the centre display. - Then tap on Driving.
- Activating or deactivating Steering feel firm.
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
The steering wheel houses the horn and controls for e.g. the driver support systems and voice control.
Keypads in the steering wheel.
- Controls for driver support systems.
- Controls for voice control, head-up display settings, and menu, message and phone handling.
Horn
The horn is located in the centre of the steering wheel.
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted in different positions.
The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and for depth.
Warning
Adjust and secure the steering wheel before driving away. The steering wheel must never be adjusted while driving.
Adjust and secure the steering wheel before driving away. The steering wheel must never be adjusted while driving.
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 raise the steering wheel slightly at the same time as you move the lever back.
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
The steering wheel can be heated in order to increase comfort for the driver when it is cold.
Tap on the driver’s side seat button at the bottom of the centre display to display the control for steering wheel heating.
Tap on the button for the heated steering wheel repeatedly in order to switch the heating on/off and toggle between the three heating levels.
The level changes and the button shows the set level.
Activating and deactivating automatic start of 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 automatic starting of the heated steering wheel should be activated/deactivated when the driver is in the car. With automatic starting activated, electric heating will start when the ambient temperature is low.
- Open the climate view in the centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display.
- Press
- Select the desired setting under Auto steering wheel heat to activate/deactivate automatic start of heated steering wheel.