How to change miles, kilometres and display units in a Volvo XC90
The current online manual can describe newer software than your car originally had. Use these steps only when the displayed controls match.
The Units page controls the measurement formats the car displays, including speed and distance. It can be useful before a trip where road signs use a different system. Choose only from the measurement options actually offered by your car.
Step by step
Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.
Common questions
Will this help when driving abroad?+
Matching the local measurement system can make speed and distance signs easier to compare with the car displays.
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Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.
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