2020 Volvo Xc40 Owner's Manual
Year:
2020
Make:
Volvo
Model:
Xc40
Rating:
Table of Contents
Vehicle's center display
18
Mobile app
18
Volvo Cars support site
18
Printed information
18
Start page
21
Categories
21
Quick Guide
21
Exterior and interior hotspots
21
Favorites
21
Saving or deleting favorite articles
21
Video
21
Information
22
Using the search function in the Top menu
22
Maps
23
Mobile apps
23
Owner's manuals in PDF format
23
Contact
23
Risk of injury
24
Risk of damage
24
Information
24
Illustrations, images and video clips
25
Registering your Volvo IDto the vehicle
29
Support
31
Prevention
31
Protection
31
Instrument panel
33
Center display
33
Voice control system
34
Type approval
39
Related information
40
Technician certification
40
Warning symbol in the instrument panel
44
Seat belt
45
Seating position
45
Occupant safety reminders
46
Transport Canada can be contacted at:
47
Seating position
49
Seat belt maintenance
49
Buckling seat belts
50
Unbuckling seat belts
52
Standard seat belt tensioners
52
Electric seat belt tensioners
52
Front seats
54
Rear seat
54
Door/hood/tailgate and fuel filler door reminder
54
Deployed airbags
55
The front airbag system
56
Front airbag deployment
56
Airbag decals
57
Occupant Classification System function
59
Classification of adult
59
Classification of child
61
Modifications
61
Starting the vehicle when it is in safety mode
64
Moving the vehicle when it is in safety mode
65
Volvo has some very specific recommendations
67
When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:
69
Child restraint registration and recalls
69
Securing an infant seat with a seat belt
69
Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt
72
Securing a booster cushion
74
Securing a child seat
75
Location of child seat attachment points
76
To access the anchors
77
Steering wheel and dashboard
80
Ceiling console
80
Center and tunnel console
80
Driver's door
81
Dynamic symbol
83
Selecting type of information
84
Select theme
84
Select language
84
Trip odometer
85
Odometer
85
Current fuel consumption
85
Distance to empty tank
85
Tourist - alternative speedometer
86
Automatic time for vehicles with GPS
89
Daylight savings time
89
Introduction
94
Legal Terms
95
HarfBuzz / UCDN License
96
Libunibreak License
96
Unicode Inc. License Agreement
97
ZLIB Data Compression Library License Agreement
98
GLEW License (Modified BSD License)
98
App menu functions
99
Opening and closing the app menu
100
Navigating and making selections in the App menu
100
Using the center display's touchscreen
107
Returning to Home view from another view
109
Scrolling in lists, articles or views
109
Using the center display controls
109
Home view
110
Status bar
111
Top view
111
Climate view
111
App view
112
Function view
112
Expanding a tile from standard mode
115
Opening or closing a tile in full-screen mode
116
Different types of buttons
117
Button modes
118
Variants of letters or characters
123
Adding or deleting languages in Settings
124
Toggling between keyboard languages
124
Third-party apps
128
Two types of reset
129
Resetting settings
129
My Car
130
Sound
130
Navigation
130
Media
130
Communication
130
Climate
130
System
131
Global settings
131
Personal settings
131
Linking a remote key to a specific driver profile
133
What is voice control?
137
System updates
137
Starting voice control
138
Canceling voice control
138
Numbers
139
Speech rate and repeat mode
139
Sound settings
141
Language settings
141
Exterior lighting
144
Thumbwheel in instrument panel
145
High beam flash
148
High beams
148
Activating active high beams
149
Limitations for active high beams
149
Triple flash indicator
150
Continuous flashing sequence
150
Deactivating/activating the function
151
Cornering illumination
151
Reading lights
155
Passenger compartment lighting
155
Courtesy lighting auto switch
155
Rear roof lighting
155
Glove compartment lighting
155
Vanity mirror lighting
155
Ground lighting
155
Cargo compartment lighting
155
Ambient Lighting
155
Mood lighting
155
Lighting in the door storage compartments
156
Lighting in the tunnel console's front cup holder
156
Changing the brightness
156
Changing the color of the light
156
Rearview mirror
161
Door mirrors
161
Auto-dim
161
Controls used for door mirrors
162
Automatically folding door mirrors
162
Resetting the mirrors' position
162
Tilting when parking
162
Automatically tilting when parking
162
Automatic folding when the vehicle is locked
163
Wind blocker
164
Manual operation
166
Auto operation
166
Automatic operation - rapid opening or closing
166
Single sweep
168
Wipers off
168
Interval wipers
168
Continuous wipers
168
Activating the rain sensor
169
Deactivate the rain sensor
169
Activating/deactivating memory function
170
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
170
Headlight washer
171
Reduced washing
171
Activating the rear window wiper/washer
171
Front door open
178
Front door closed
178
Adjusting lumbar support
180
Folding down the backrests
181
Folding up the backrest
181
Adjusting the center seat head restraint
182
Folding the rear seat outboard head restraints using the center display
182
Horn
183
1-zone climate system
186
2-zone climate system
186
Location of the sensors
187
Materials used in the passenger compartment
189
Air filtering systems
189
Replacing the passenger compartment filter
191
Automatic and manual air distribution
192
Adjustable air vents
192
Opening and closing the air vents
193
Directing air flow
193
Physical buttons in the center console
197
Main climate
198
Parking climate
198
Climate controls on the rear side of the tunnel console
198
Activating and deactivating the heated rear seats from the rear seat
199
Activating and deactivating max defroster from the center console
202
Activating and deactivating max defroster from the center display
202
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors from the center console
203
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors from the center display
203
Starting and stopping from the vehicle
208
Starting from app
208
Adding a timer setting
209
Editing a timer setting
209
Exterior confirmation
216
Front door
216
Rear door
217
Other indicators
217
Remote key buttons
218
Button-less key (Key Tag)
219
Interference
219
Locking when the tailgate is open
220
Unlocking with remote key
220
Automatic relocking
220
Remote key not working
220
Manual use
222
Keylessuse
222
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle
222
Opening the key and replacing the battery
223
Loss of a remote key
226
Using the detachable key blade
226
Detaching the key blade
227
Disarming the alarm and starting the vehicle
228
Locking
228
Remote immobilizer with tracking system
229
Alarm system
230
Remote keys (Passive Entry/Passive Start)
230
Immobilizer and Passive Entry/Passive Start systems
230
Door handle
231
Tailgate handle
231
Locking when the tailgate is open
232
Keyless unlocking
232
Automatic relocking
232
Alternative unlocking method
235
Locking using the front door buttons
235
Locking using the rear door button
235
Unlocking the rear door
235
Activating and deactivating manual child safety locks
236
Activating and deactivating electricchild safety locks
237
Opening
238
Closing
239
Closing and locking
240
Interrupting opening or closing
240
Pinch protection
240
Preloaded springs
241
Interrupting opening or closing with a foot movement
242
Entering security code before initial use
243
Activating private locking
243
Forgotten security code
244
Alarm signals
244
Alarm indicator
245
In the event of alarm system failure
245
Disarming the alarm without a functioning remote key
246
Turning off a triggered alarm
246
Automatically arming and disarming the alarm
246
Changing the level of steering wheel resistance
249
Stability control
249
Spin control and active yaw control
249
Engine drag control
250
Trailer Stability Assist
250
Overview
253
Using engine braking instead of applying the brakes
254
Reactivating cruise control to the last stored speed
255
Standby mode due to action by the driver
256
Automatic standby mode
256
Instrument panel
258
Reactivating Adaptive Cruise Control to the last stored speed
259
Additional markings in the instrument panel
259
Standby mode due to action by the driver
261
Automatic standby mode
261
Steep roads and/or heavy loads
262
Other limitations
262
How Pilot Assistworks
266
In curves and forks in the road
267
Pilot Assiststrives to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane
267
Hands on the steering wheel
267
Controls
268
Instrument panel
269
Reactivating Pilot Assistto the last stored speed
269
Additional markings in the instrument panel
270
Standby mode due to action by the driver
271
Automatic standby mode
271
Steep roads and/or heavy loads
273
Other limitations
273
Automatic standby mode when switching targets
276
Deactivation of the Auto-hold brake function
280
Auto Activate Parking Brake
280
How passing assistance works
281
Obstructed camera
286
High temperatures
287
Vehicle speed
287
Limited field of vision
288
Blind sectors
289
Defective camera
289
Lighting conditions
289
Rear Park Assist Camera
289
1 - Collision warning
293
2 - Brake assistance
293
3 - Auto-brake
293
Vehicles
295
Cyclists
295
Pedestrians
296
Large animals
296
Low objects
300
Slippery road conditions
300
Backlighting
300
Heat
300
Backing up
300
Low speed
300
Active driver
300
Other limitations
301
Market limitations
302
Signs for \School\ and \Children playing\
314
Speed Limit Warning
315
Speed camera warning
316
Activating Speed Warning
316
Adjusting the Speed Warning limit
316
Activating audible alert for Speed Warning.
316
Activating Speed camera warning
316
Lane Keeping Aid does not intervene
321
Hands on the steering wheel
321
Front camera
334
Back
334
Side sensors
335
Camera view when backing up
344
Camera view when manually activating the camera
344
Automatically deactivating the camera
345
Searching and measuring potential parking spots
349
Backing into a parking space
350
Positioning the vehicle in the parking space
351
Auto-brake during a parking sequence
351
The parking sequence is cancelled
353
Driver responsibility
353
Error messages
358
Selecting an ignition mode
362
Anti-lock brakes
363
Symbols in the instrument panel
363
Symbol in the instrument panel
366
Automatic activation
366
Deactivating manually
367
Deactivating automatically
367
Low battery charge level
368
Replacing brake pads
368
Symbols in the instrument panel
368
Symbols in the instrument panel
369
When shutting off
370
Symbols in the instrument panel
372
Park - P
373
Reverse - R
373
Neutral - N
373
Ddrive mode
373
Manual shifting mode - M
374
Activating the steering wheel paddles
374
Manual deactivation in gear D and M
375
Automatic deactivation
375
From Park - P
376
From Neutral - N
376
Messages in the instrument panel
376
Comfort
377
Eco
377
Off Road
378
Dynamic
378
Individual
378
Activating Eco Coast
380
Limitations
380
Deactivating and turning off Eco Coast
380
Cruise control Eco Cruise
380
ECO gauge in the instrument panel
381
ECO Climate
381
Selecting Eco drive mode in the center display's Function view
382
Auto-stop
382
Auto-start
383
Symbols in the instrument panel
383
The engine does not auto-stop
384
The engine does not auto-start
384
The engine auto-starts while the brake pedal is depressed
385
Shock absorbers (Four-C)
386
Symbols and messages in driver display
386
Selecting Low Speed Control in the center display's Function view
387
Function
388
To keep in mind when using HDC
388
Selecting Hill Descent Control in the center display's Function view
389
Slippery driving conditions
392
Refueling the vehicle at a service station
393
Refueling from a fuel container
393
Deposit control gasoline (gasoline with detergent additives)
394
Alcohol - Ethanol
395
Methanol
395
Decals
395
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline
395
Fuel Formulations
396
Use of Additives
396
Demanding driving
396
Three-way catalytic converter
397
Heated oxygen sensors
397
Symbols in the instrument panel
398
Installing the ball holder
401
Removing the ball holder
401
Stowing the ball holder
402
Driving with a trailer
402
Trailer weights
403
Steep inclines
404
Parking on a hill
404
Starting on a hill
404
Reasons for swaying
404
Trailer Stability Assist function
404
Trailer turn signals and brake lights
405
Automatic check
406
Disabling the automatic check
406
Manual check
406
Preparations and towing
406
Jump starting
407
To consider before using the towing eyelet
409
Removing the towing eyelet
409
General
410
Programming individual buttons
412
Resetting the HomeLink®buttons
412
FCC (USA) and IC (Canada)
413
Type approval for EU
413
Sound reproduction
418
Personal settings
418
Premium Sound(Harman Kardon)
418
High Performance
419
Changing wavebands
423
Changing a list in a waveband
423
Changing radio stations in a selected list
424
Searching for a station manually
424
Radio favorites
425
Adding and deleting radio favorites
425
AM/FM Radio
425
SiriusXM®Satellite radio
426
Introduction
426
Artist Experience™
427
Ball game mode
427
Benefits of digital broadcasting
427
How HD Radio ™Technologybroadcasting works
427
Selecting sub-channels
429
Limitations
429
Listening to satellite radio
430
Selecting SiriusXM®Satellite radio mode
430
Search
431
Channels
431
Favorites
431
Categories/Genres
431
EPG(Electronic Program Guide)
431
Alerts
431
iTunes tagging
432
Traffic Jump
433
Alert Notifications
433
Alert Notifications Sound
433
Sort Channels
433
iTunes Tagging
433
Game Alerts
433
Unsubscribed Services
433
Skipped Stations
433
Skipped Categories
433
Starting SiriusXM Travel Link
434
Favorites
434
Map view
435
Today
435
5 days
436
Ski condition
436
Areas
436
Search
437
Nearby
437
Recommended
438
Favorites
438
Brands
438
USB flash drive
440
MP3 player and iPod®
440
Bluetooth-connected device
440
Media with Internet connection
440
Video
440
Apple CarPlay
440
Android Auto
440
Updating Gracenote
443
Technical specifications for the USB-A connector
446
Technical specifications for the USB-C connector
446
Subtitles
447
DivX®
448
CarPlay to iPod
450
iPod to CarPlay
450
Automatic start
451
System Volumes
451
Automatic start
454
System Volumes
454
Overview
455
Option 1 - searching for the phone from the vehicle
456
Option 2 - searching for the vehicle from the phone
457
Compatible phones
457
Making multiple calls
460
Incoming calls while another call is in progress
460
Privacy
460
Reading text messages in the center display aloud
461
Reading new text messages in the instrument panel aloud
461
Dictating replies in the instrument panel
461
Message alert
461
Bluetooth®declaration of conformity
463
Phone to vehicle
469
Phone to network operator
469
Restarting the phone
470
Deleting all networks
470
Privacy and data sharing
471
Enabling data sharing when starting a service
472
Gracenote®End User License Agreement
475
Sensus software
475
Linux software
476
camellia:1.2.0
477
Unicode: 5.1.0
477
Declaration of Conformity
478
Recommended tires
486
New tires
486
Tire age
487
Tire economy
487
Tire rotation
487
Storing wheels and tires
487
Speed Symbol
491
TREADWEAR
492
TRACTION
492
TEMPERATURE
492
Cold tires
493
General information about the tire pressure monitoring system
495
Messages in the instrument panel
496
To keep in mind
496
Status indicator light
498
Changing to tires of another dimension
500
Locking wheel bolts
501
Stowing a flat tire
507
Tips for changing snow tires
507
Studded tires
507
Tread depth
507
Location
509
Sealing compound expiration date
509
Overview
510
Connecting
510
Curb weight
515
Capacity weight
515
Permissible axle weight
515
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
515
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
515
Front seats
518
Rear seat
518
12 V outlets
520
Using 12 V outlets
521
Locking and unlocking the glove box
521
Using the glove box as a cooled area
522
Extra cargo space
524
On the sides of the cargo compartment
525
Under the floor hatch
525
In the glove compartment
525
With folding cargo compartment floor
527
Installing the cargo net
529
Removing the cargo net
530
Removing the parcel shelf
530
Storing the parcel shelf under the cargo floor
531
The Federal Clean Air Act - U.S.
534
Maintenance
534
Applicable warranties - U.S./Canada
534
Periodic maintenance helps minimize emissions
535
How do states use OBD IIfor emission inspections?
535
How can my vehicle fail OBD IIemission inspection?
535
Each time the vehicle is refueled:
535
Monthly:
536
As needed:
536
Connecting with remote key
536
Searching for update
537
Updating all system software
538
Updating individual system software
538
Canceling software download
538
Deactivating the background search for software update
538
To use the service
539
Book service
539
Accepting an appointment suggestion
539
Vehicle information contents
540
Vehicles with R134a refrigerant
543
Vehicles with R1234yf refrigerant
543
Opening the hood
543
Warning - hood not closed
544
Closing the hood
544
Viewing oil level in the center display
547
Front lights
550
Rear bulbs
550
Connection points
555
Location
557
Specifications for start battery
557
Specifications for support battery
559
Location of fuseboxes
561
Positions
564
Positions
569
Cleaning the leather upholstery
577
Protecting the leather upholstery
577
Treating stains on the steering wheel:
577
Important to keep in mind when handwashing your vehicle
580
Inspection and maintenance
585
Applying touch-up paint to a damaged surface
586
Color code
587
Changing rear window wipers
588
Wiper blades come in varying lengths
589
Activating/deactivating service position
590
Location of decals
594
Extreme driving conditions
602
Oil volume
602
Automatic transmission
603
Decal for R1234yf
604
Vehicles with R1234yf refrigerant
604
Compressor oil
605
Evaporator
605
Related information
606
2020 Volvo Xc40 Overview
Introduction
The 2020 Volvo XC40 is a compact luxury SUV that exemplifies Scandinavian design and innovation. With its bold exterior styling, practical dimensions, and a wealth of advanced technology, the XC40 redefines what it means to drive in comfort and style. As a member of Volvo's versatile lineup, it maintains the brand's commitment to safety, performance, and sustainability while adding a youthful flair to appeal to modern drivers.
Powertrains
The 2020 XC40 is offered with two robust powertrains, catering to diverse driving preferences. The base T4 engine features a spirited 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 that delivers 187 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. For those seeking an extra kick, the T5 variant offers a more dynamic experience with a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 that produces 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, also mated to an 8-speed automatic. With an available all-wheel-drive option, both powertrains promise an engaging driving experience on various terrains.
Trims
The XC40 comes in several well-equipped trims: Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription. The Momentum serves as the foundation, offering a comprehensive set of features and options, while the R-Design adds a sporty twist with unique styling elements and enhanced performance features. The Inscription trim elevates luxury with premium materials and advanced technology, ensuring a first-class experience on every journey.
Features
The 2020 XC40 is loaded with modern features designed for convenience and comfort. Standard equipment includes a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a four-zone climate control system, and a power tailgate. Advanced safety features such as lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automated emergency braking come standard, reinforcing Volvo's reputation for prioritizing safety.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2020 Volvo XC40 serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and maximizing the SUV's features and functionalities. Included are detailed instructions on operating infotainment systems, safety features, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. It is a valuable resource that ensures owners can achieve the best performance and longevity from their vehicle.
User manual download
The Volvo Xc40 owner manual for the 2020 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2020 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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