Volvo S90 T8 2019 User Manual
The Volvo S90 T8 is a luxury plug-in hybrid sedan that was added to the S90 range in 2019. It shows that Volvo is committed to making cars that are good for the environment without sacrificing speed or luxury. The “T8” in the name of the S90 T8 shows how its engine is set up. It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that is both turbocharged and supercharged, as well as an electric drive. The gas engine drives the front wheels, and the electric motor drives the back wheels, so the car can drive on all four wheels. Compared to regular petrol engines, this hybrid system uses less gas and puts out less pollution.
The performance numbers for the S90 T8 are amazing. The hybrid system’s total power output is about 400 horsepower, which gives the car quick acceleration and responsive driving. The electric engine adds instant torque, which makes driving better as a whole. In terms of style, the S90 T8 looks like the rest of the S90 line, which means it is elegant and classy. It has the “Thor’s Hammer” LED headlights that are unique to Volvo, a smooth and aerodynamic body, and a luxurious cabin with high-quality materials and modern technology. The electric driving range is one of the best things about the S90 T8. It can go a long way on electric power alone when it’s fully charged, which makes it good for daily routes or short trips. Once the battery charge is gone, the petrol engine takes over smoothly, giving the car a longer range.
Using the Owner’s Manual
Reading your Owner’s Manual is a good way to get to know your new Volvo, preferably before driving it for the first time.
Reading your Owner’s Manual is a good way to familiarize yourself with new features and functions, get advice on the best way to handle your vehicle in different situations, and to learn how to get the most out of everything your Volvo has to offer. Pay particular attention to the safety warnings provided in the Owner’s Manual. The intention of this owner’s information is to explain all of the possible features, functions and options included in a Volvo vehicle. It is not intended as an indication or guarantee that all of these features, functions, and options are included in every vehicle. Some terminology used may not exactly match the terminology used in sales, marketing, and advertising materials. Volvo continuously works to develop and improve our products. Modifications can mean that information, descriptions and illustrations in the Owner’s Manual differ from the equipment in the vehicle. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. Do not remove this manual from the vehicle. If a problem should occur, you will not have the necessary information on where and how to get professional assistance.
Option/accessory
In addition to standard equipment, the Owner’s Manual also describes options (factory-installed equipment) and certain accessories (extra retro-fitted equipment).
All options and accessories are marked with an asterisk:
The equipment described in the Owner’s Manual is not available in all vehicles. Vehicles may be equipped differently depending on market requirements and national or local laws and regulations.
For more information on which equipment is standard and which is an option or accessory, please contact your Volvo retailer.
Footnotes
Certain parts of the Owner’s Manual contain information in the form of footnotes at the bottom of the page or at the end of a table. This information supplements the text that the footnote number refers to. If the footnote refers to text in a table, a letter is used instead of a number.
Messages
There are several displays in the vehicle that show messages and menu texts. The appearance of these texts differs from the normal texts provided. Example of messages and menu texts: Phone, New message.
NOTE
The decals shown in the Owner’s Manual do not claim to be exact reproductions of those found in the vehicle. The purpose is to show approximately how they look and about where they are located. The information that applies for your vehicle in particular is found on the decal on the vehicle.
Drive-E ‒ purer driving pleasure
Volvo is committed to the well-being of its cus-tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we all live. Concern for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our environmental impact.
Volvo’s environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the over-all environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, pro-duction, product use, and recycling are all impor-tant considerations. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; and reduced the number of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sen-sor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95 – 99% and the search to eliminate the remaining emissions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning system of all models as far back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced electronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
To reduce your vehicle’s environmental impact, you can:
- Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires.
- Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.
- Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
- See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) light illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.
- Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
- When cleaning your vehicle, please use genuine Volvo car care products. All Volvo car care products are formulated to be environmentally friendly.
Data recording
As part of Volvo’s commitment to safety and quality, certain information is recorded regarding vehicle operation, functionality and incidents. US market only:
EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
- How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
- Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
- How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
- How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
ASDR
This vehicle is equipped with an Active Safety Data Recorder (ASDR). This data recorder can record information related to the usage of the car, functional errors, and active safety actuation (e.g. auto brake). The information saved is used by technicians for service and maintenance to diagnose and repair possible faults that have occurred in the vehicle and to fulfill certain legal requirements. The registered data can also, in congregated form, be used for research- and product development –purposes to continuously improve the safety and quality of Volvo Cars. For more information contact your local Volvo retailer.
NOTE
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country’s applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements. In some cases, it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada, and other countries.