2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Instrument Panel | How to use Display
The instrument panel of the 2020 Volvo XC60 T8 is a marvel of contemporary utility and elegance. Its central component is a visually striking 12.3-inch digital driver display, which reduces distractions while providing a configurable and easy-to-use interface for key vehicle information, including as speed and navigation, safety alerts, and entertainment controls. A minimalist dashboard with premium materials like leather, wood, and metal accents balances this digital cockpit to create an opulent and welcoming feel. The instrument panel of the 2020 XC60 T8 is a perfect example of Volvo’s dedication to fusing cutting-edge technology with sophisticated Scandinavian design to create an upgraded driving experience.
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Instrument panel
The instrument panel displays information related to the vehicle and driving. The instrument panel contains gauges, indicators and monitoring and warning symbols. What is shown in the instrument panel varies depending on the equipment, settings and functions currently active. The instrument panel is activated as soon as a door is opened, i.e. in ignition mode 0. The panel will power down after a short period of time if it is not used.
To reactivate it, do one of the following:
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Activate ignition mode I.
- Open one of the doors.
WARNING
If the instrument panel turns off, does not activate when the ignition is switched on, orpart/all of the panel cannot be read, do not drive the vehicle. Consult a workshop immediately. Volvo recommends an authorized Volvo workshop. If the instrument panel is not functioning properly, information about brakes, airbags or other safety-related systems may not be displayed. The driver will then not be able to check the status of the vehicle systems or receive relevant warnings and information.
Location in the instrument panel:
| Left side | In the center | Right side |
| Speedometer | Indicator and warning symbols | Tachometer/Hybrid gaugeA |
| Trip odometer | Ambient temperature sensor | Gear indicator |
| OdometerB | Clock | Drive Mode
(Hybrid, Off Road, Pure, Power or AWD) |
| Cruise control/speed limiter information | Message (also graphics in some cases) | Fuel gauge |
| Road sign information* | Door and seat belt status | Hybrid gauge |
| – | Hybrid battery’s charge level | Distance to empty tank |
| Left side | In the center | Right side |
| – | Media player | Distance to discharged battery |
| – | Navigation system map | Current fuel consumption |
| – | Phone | App menu (activated using steering wheel keypad) |
| – | Voice Control | – |
| – | CompassA | – |
- Depends on selected drive mode.
- Total distance.
Dynamic symbol
Dynamic symbol in basic mode.
In the center of the instrument panel is a dynamic symbol that changes appearance according to the type of message displayed. The severity of the control or warning symbol is indicated by an amber or red marking around the symbol. An animation may be used to change the symbol into a larger image in order to graphically depict the location of a problem or to clarify information.
Example with indicator symbol.
Related information
- Instrument panel settings
- Warning symbols in the instrument panel
- Indicator symbols in the instrument panel
- Trip computer
- Messages in the instrument panel
- Handling the App menu in the instrument panel
Instrument panel settings
Display settings for the instrument panel can be set via the instrument panel’s app menu and via the center display’s Settings menu.
Settings via instrument panel’s app menu
The illustration is generic – layout may vary. The app menu will open and can be controlled using the right-side steering wheel keypad.
The app menu can be used to set what information will be displayed in the instrument panel:
- trip computer
- media player
- phone
- navigation system.
Settings via center display
Selecting type of information
- Tap Settings in the center display’s Top view.
- Tap My Car Displays Driver Display Information.
- Select a background:
- Show no information in the background
- Show information for current playing media
- Show navigation even if no route is set.
Select theme
- Tap Settings in the center display’s Top view.
- Tap My Car Displays Display Themes
- Select a theme (appearance) for the instrument panel:
- Glass
- Minimalistic
- Performance
- Chrome Rings.
Select language
- Tap Settings in the center display’s Top view.
- Tap System System Languages and Units System Language to select language.
- A change made here will affect the language in all displays.
The settings are personal and saved automatically in the active driver profile.
Related information
- Instrument panel
- Handling the App menu in the instrument panel
- Changing settings in the center display’s Top view
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge in the instrument panel shows the fuel level in the tank.
The beige area in the fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel left in the tank. When the fuel level is low and it is time to refuel, the fuel pump symbol will illuminate with an amber-colored light. The trip computer also indicates the approximate distance driven on the fuel remaining in the tank.
Related information
- Instrument panel
- Hybrid gauge
- Refueling
- Fuel tank volume
Hybrid gauge
In Hybrid and Pure drive modes, the instrument panel will display a hybrid gauge, which can help the driver achieve optimal driving economy.
The hybrid gauge shows the ratio between the electric motor’s current power consumption and the remaining available power. This information is shown in various ways.
Symbols in the hybrid gauge
Indicates the current available power from the electric motor. A solid symbol indicates that the electric motor is being used.
A hollow symbol indicates that the electric motor is not being used.
Indicates the power level when the internal combustion engine starts. A solid symbol indicates that the internal combustion engine is being used.
Indicates the power level when the internal combustion engine will start. A hollow symbol indicates that the internal combustion engine is not being used.
Indicates that the hybrid battery is being charged, e.g. by lightly pressing the brake pedal.
Driver-requested power
The hybrid gauge displays the amount of power requested (utilized) by the driver through pressure on the accelerator pedal. The higher the reading on the scale, the more power utilized in the current gear. The mark between the lightning symbol and the drop symbol indicates the point at which the combustion engine will start.
For example:
The vehicle has been started, but is stationary and no power is being requested.
The electric motor cannot supply the requested power and the internal combustion engine will start.
The vehicle is generating current to recharge the battery, e.g. during light braking or engine braking on a downslope.
Related information
- Drive modes
- Instrument panel
- Brakes
- Using the electric motor only
- Starting and stopping the combustion engine in Twin Engine vehicles
Hybrid gauge
The hybrid battery gauge shows how much current is left in the hybrid battery.
The current in the hybrid battery is used to power the electric motor, but can also be used to heat or cool the vehicle. The trip computer calculates an approximate driving distance with the remaining current in the hybrid battery.
Symbols in the hybrid battery gauge
The 
symbol in the hybrid battery gauge indicates that the Hold function is activated. The
symbol indicates that the Charge function is activated.
Related information
- Instrument panel
- Charging the hybrid battery
- “Hold” and “Charge” functions
Trip computer
The vehicle’s trip computer registers data while driving such as mileage, fuel consumption and average speed. To help promote fuel-efficient driving, data is recorded on both current and average fuel consumption. Data from the trip computer can be displayed in the instrument panel.
Example of trip computer information in the instrument panel.1
The trip computer includes the following gauges:
- Trip odometer
- Odometer
- Current fuel consumption
- Distance to empty tank
- Distance to discharged battery
- Tourist – alternative speedometer
Unit standards for distance, speed, etc. can be changed via system settings in the center display.
Trip odometer
There are two trip odometers: TM and TA. TM can be reset manually and TA is reset automatically if the vehicle is not used for four hours.
During a drive, the trip odometer registers data on:
- Mileage
- Driving time
- Average speed
- Average fuel consumption
The readings since the trip odometer’s last reset are displayed.
Odometer
The odometer records the vehicle’s total mileage. This reading cannot be reset.
Current fuel consumption
This gauge shows the vehicle’s fuel consumption at that moment. The reading is updated about once a second.
Distance to empty tank
The trip computer calculates the distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank.
This calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 30 km (20 miles) and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When the gauge displays “—-“, there is not enough fuel remaining to calculate the remaining mileage. Refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE
This may vary if your driving style changes. An economical driving style will generally increase how far you can drive on a certain amount of fuel.
Distance to discharged battery
The gauge shows the approximate distance that can be driven with the remaining current in the hybrid battery.
When the gauge displays “—-“, there is little charge remaining in the battery and distance cannot be reliably calculated. This calculation is based on average consumption with a normally loaded vehicle in normal driving conditions, and takes into account whether the air conditioning is on or off. Changing drive modes from Hybrid to Pure may increase the calculated distance because Pure mode has reduced climate control settings (ECO Climate).
NOTE
This may vary if your driving style changes.
An economical driving style will generally increase how far you can drive on a certain amount of fuel.
Starting values for fully charged hybrid battery
Because it is difficult to predict driving style and other factors that affect the range of electric motors, Volvo uses a starting value when the vehicle is fully charged. This starting value provides an “up to” amount instead of a prediction on the range of the electric current in the motor. The difference in starting value between Hybrid and Pure is because the vehicle is permitted to use more current from the hybrid battery in Pure mode, and because the vehicle switches to ECO Climate.
Mileage when using electric motor
To achieve the longest possible mileage when using the electric motor, the driver of an electric vehicle also needs to think about conserving electricity. The more electricity consumers (stereo, heated windows/mirrors/seats, very cold air from climate control system, etc.) that are active, the shorter the potential mileage.
NOTE
In addition to high electrical consumption in the passenger compartment, rapid acceleration, sudden braking, high speeds, heavy loads, low ambient temperatures and driving up hills can reduce possible driving distance.
Tourist – alternative speedometer
The alternative digital speedometer makes it easier to drive in countries where speed limit signs are shown in a different measurement unit than the one shown in the vehicle’s gauges. When used, the digital speed is displayed in the opposite unit to that shown in the analog speedometer. If mph is used in the analog speedometer, the equivalent speed in km/h will be shown in the digital speedometer.
Related information
- Displaying trip data in the instrument panel
- Resetting the trip odometer
- Displaying trip statistics in the center display
- Instrument panel
- Changing system units of measurement
Displaying trip data in the instrument panel
Data recorded and calculated by the trip computer can be displayed on the instrument panel. This data is stored in a trip computer app. You can choose which information the instrument panel will display in the app menu.
Open and navigate in the app menu2 using the righthand steering wheel keypad.
- App menu
- Left/right
- Up/down
- Confirm
- Open the app menu in the instrument panel by pressing (1).
(The App menu cannot be opened while there is an unacknowledged message in the instrument panel. The message must be confirmed before the App menu can be opened.) - Navigate to the trip computer app by moving left or right using (2).
- The top four menu rows show measured values for trip odometer TM. The next four menu rows show measured values for trip odometer TA. Scroll up or down in the list using (3).
- Scroll down to the option buttons to choose which information to show in the instrument panel:
- Distance to empty tank
- Odometer
- Mileage for trip odometer TM, TA or no display of mileage
- Current fuel consumption, average fuel consumption for TM or TA, or no display of fuel consumption
- Tourist (alternative speedometer).
- Distance to discharged battery Select or clear a selection using the O button (4). The change will apply immediately.
Related information
- Trip computer
- Resetting the trip odometer
FAQs
The instrument panel is the central area of the vehicle’s interior where you’ll find digital displays, controls, and the infotainment system.
The digital driver display measures 12.3 inches diagonally, providing a clear and extensive view of essential vehicle information.
The display shows various information, including speed, navigation directions, audio settings, safety alerts, and more, all customizable to the driver’s preferences.
Yes, drivers can personalize the layout and content of the digital driver display to suit their preferences and needs.
You can control and navigate the digital driver display using the buttons on the steering wheel.
The central touchscreen infotainment system is 9 inches, offering a user-friendly interface for various functions.
The touchscreen allows you to control navigation, audio, phone connectivity, climate settings, and access various apps and features.
Yes, the XC60 T8 supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration.
While the dashboard has a minimalist design, it includes physical buttons and knobs for essential functions, ensuring convenience and ease of use.
The dashboard features a sleek and modern design with high-quality materials, offering a luxurious and sophisticated ambiance.
The dashboard may include premium materials such as leather, wood, and metal accents, enhancing the overall elegance.
Yes, the instrument panel integrates safety features like collision warning, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control, displaying alerts and information to the driver.
The available head-up display projects key information onto the windshield, allowing the driver to access critical data without taking their eyes off the road.
Yes, the XC60 T8 may offer a 360-degree camera system that provides a comprehensive view of the vehicle’s surroundings to aid in parking and maneuvering.
Useful Link
View Full PDF: Volvo XC60 T8 2020 User Manual
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