V90 Owner's "Manual"

bradams · Nov 4th, 2020, 18:36

I need a little help here.
I persuaded a close friend to buy a 2018 V90 R-Design (bad idea - I am SO jealous now!) The only problem with it is that it didn't come with a handbook, and being new to Volvos, he is a bit lost.
Ebay has quite a few s/hand 'manuals' on sale, but they are all titled "Supplement to Owners Manual". Is this the full, thick handbook like mine, or is it indeed 'supplementary', in which case, where can we buy the actual manual - the proper owner's instruction handbook?

EssexExile · Nov 4th, 2020, 18:44

Isn't it all on the car, via the central screen, or downloadable from Volvo's website? They don't do physical handbooks any more.

bradams · Nov 4th, 2020, 19:38

Sorry, I meant an actual paper book - my friend doesn't do on-line (which is why I'm writing this on his behalf).
If, as you say, Volvo don't do 'books' anymore then what is the "supplementary" manual supplementary to? That's quite a turnaround from the thick tombs they provided in the past!
I think I'm with the technophobes on this one.

EssexExile · Nov 4th, 2020, 21:24

My dealer moaned that some "old chap" insisted that they print out the entire manual for him. That's over 700 pages. You could always print it out for your friend.

Boatie · Nov 4th, 2020, 21:40

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Originally Posted by EssexExile

Isn't it all on the car, via the central screen, or downloadable from Volvo's website? They don't do physical handbooks any more.

When did they stop producing them? I got one with my previous V90 in April 2017. I kept it when I got my present one last March. I remember having a fair old tussle with the salesman when he wanted to charge me £20 for it. It was late in the negotiations but I just dug my heels in and refused to play ball. It still appeared on the final invoice but the final cost to me remained what had been agreed.

I was 70 at the time so I don't doubt that he thought worse than "old chap"

deepsix · Nov 4th, 2020, 22:01

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Originally Posted by bradams

Sorry, I meant an actual paper book - my friend doesn't do on-line (which is why I'm writing this on his behalf).
If, as you say, Volvo don't do 'books' anymore then what is the "supplementary" manual supplementary to? That's quite a turnaround from the thick tombs they provided in the past!
I think I'm with the technophobes on this one.

I'm wondering if any modern Volvo or indeed any hi tech brand is suitable for a technophobe?? There are so many 'systems' on these cars.

Boatie · Nov 4th, 2020, 22:16

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Originally Posted by deepsix

I'm wondering if any modern Volvo or indeed any hi tech brand is suitable for a technophobe?? There are so many 'systems' on these cars.

There are technophobes and technophobes.
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St Evelyn · Nov 5th, 2020, 09:15

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Originally Posted by Boatie

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MikeGMT · Nov 5th, 2020, 10:01

From the Volvo on line support page,

"A printed owner's manual and associated supplement can be ordered. Contact a Volvo dealer to order".

Normally the car wallet contains a Quick Guide, Supplementary Handbook and the Service Booklet. Going by the above it would appear to suggest that you would get the on-line version as well as the supplement.

Probably the best thing to do is contact a dealer for advice

skippyfox · Nov 5th, 2020, 14:12

The supplement to owners manual does give quite a bit of info to find your way around the car. Practical stuff like fuse locations, changing bulbs, replacing wiper blades etc, Also the hand book is built into the car and can be viewed in the centre screen. To open the manual, drag down from the top of the screen and this should show you settings and owners manual, tap on owners manual and it will guide you through the menu. Hope this helps you a little, if all else fails get onto the dealer and get a manual ordered from Volvo.

Skip. 68. V90 R Design D5 AWD.

Nov 4th, 2020, 18:36	#1
bradams Junior Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2023 20:33 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Kilbride	V90 Owner's "Manual" I need a little help here. I persuaded a close friend to buy a 2018 V90 R-Design (bad idea - I am SO jealous now!) The only problem with it is that it didn't come with a handbook, and being new to Volvos, he is a bit lost. Ebay has quite a few s/hand 'manuals' on sale, but they are all titled "Supplement to Owners Manual". Is this the full, thick handbook like mine, or is it indeed 'supplementary', in which case, where can we buy the actual manual - the proper owner's instruction handbook? __________________ XC60 (2016) SE Lux Geartronic. Previously: S60, S40, V40. (plus an Audi TT Quattro Roadster for the weekend )

Nov 4th, 2020, 18:44	#2
EssexExile Master Member Last Online: Today 14:04 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cannock	Isn't it all on the car, via the central screen, or downloadable from Volvo's website? They don't do physical handbooks any more. __________________ Red XC60 Momentum T5, 2019

Nov 4th, 2020, 19:38	#3
bradams Junior Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2023 20:33 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Kilbride	Sorry, I meant an actual paper book - my friend doesn't do on-line (which is why I'm writing this on his behalf). If, as you say, Volvo don't do 'books' anymore then what is the "supplementary" manual supplementary to? That's quite a turnaround from the thick tombs they provided in the past! I think I'm with the technophobes on this one. __________________ XC60 (2016) SE Lux Geartronic. Previously: S60, S40, V40. (plus an Audi TT Quattro Roadster for the weekend )

Nov 4th, 2020, 21:24	#4
EssexExile Master Member Last Online: Today 14:04 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cannock	My dealer moaned that some "old chap" insisted that they print out the entire manual for him. That's over 700 pages. You could always print it out for your friend. __________________ Red XC60 Momentum T5, 2019

Nov 5th, 2020, 10:01	#9
MikeGMT VOC Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 10:31 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kingston upon Hull, E.Yorks.	From the Volvo on line support page, "A printed owner's manual and associated supplement can be ordered. Contact a Volvo dealer to order". Normally the car wallet contains a Quick Guide, Supplementary Handbook and the Service Booklet. Going by the above it would appear to suggest that you would get the on-line version as well as the supplement. Probably the best thing to do is contact a dealer for advice __________________ Volvo V90 D4 CC Pro : Osmium Grey : P* ____________________ It’s a cold day in Wagga Wagga ____________________ Who Knocks the Knockerupper Up

Nov 5th, 2020, 14:12	#10
skippyfox VOC Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2022 15:52 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: rossendale lancs	The supplement to owners manual does give quite a bit of info to find your way around the car. Practical stuff like fuse locations, changing bulbs, replacing wiper blades etc, Also the hand book is built into the car and can be viewed in the centre screen. To open the manual, drag down from the top of the screen and this should show you settings and owners manual, tap on owners manual and it will guide you through the menu. Hope this helps you a little, if all else fails get onto the dealer and get a manual ordered from Volvo. Skip. 68. V90 R Design D5 AWD.

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