I agree Brydo, all modern cars are like electronic devices these days. I can give a few tips with regards to generic Volvo experience as Mrs B has a current generation XC60 and it has most of the same functions.
1) the control for climate functions are in the iPad type device in the centre console and it takes a lot of practice to know where the buttons are without taking your eyes off the road. To avoid this you can use voice control by pressing the ‘listen’ button on the steering wheel and telling it what you want. This includes heated seats and wheel. For me it wasn’t intuitive to use speech but you soon get used to it, and it will alter most of the car settings. Also, on climate settings you can use the button at the top of the temperature display to synchronise the temp across the car.
2) The car has an auto handbrake which engages when you stop. It disengages when you press the accelerator again. It’s a great safety feature but is really annoying when trying to park in smaller spaces as it keeps applying brake then requiring a blip of throttle to release. This can be awkward when in tight spaces. You can turn it off but that stops it working when you actually want it. Instead, I learned to keep the car moving ever so slightly so it doesn’t engage. It’s worth practising the technique as without it you’ll be swearing at the car!
3) The start/stop function can be turned off but there is a little trick to allow it to stay on and still not be unnerved by it. When you stop it will engage but if you quickly blip the throttle it starts again leaving you with a running engine. It won’t turn off again unless you move and stop again. It’s especially useful if you want to momentarily leave your car but don’t want it turning off. If you blip it before you get out it stays running, if it’s in stop mode and you get out it turns off. Very annoying if you have a post box at the top of a track!
4) The manual is built into the iPad device and can be accessed at any time. Very useful when you’re bored and waiting somewhere, or there’s a function you don’t understand.
5) the auto headlights are activated by pushing the toggle on the indicator stalk up the way. It stays engaged until you manually adjust the lights. The system is quite effective and knows the difference between reflections and actual headlights. It dips with street lights too! Neither of which my Ford can manage ?
I’m sure there’s loads more but aI can’t think of them right now!