Volvo S60 2021-2023 Climate User Manual
The climate control system of the Volvo S60 from the years 2021 to 2023 shows how careful attention to detail can combine luxury and ease. The S60’s dual-zone automatic climate control system is made to give the driver and front passenger a place where they can be comfortable at the temperature they want. Even the people in the back seats are taken care of, with air vents and settings built in for their comfort. Features like heated front seats and a heated steering wheel make the driving experience even better. They keep people warm on colder trips. The S60’s climate control goes beyond basic comfort by letting you set the temperature of the cabin from a distance and by letting you change it with voice commands. This makes the climate control a seamless part of a refined and personalized driving experience.
Climate
The car is equipped with electronic climate control. The climate control system cools or heats as well as dehumidifies the air in the passenger compartment. All climate control system functions are controlled from the centre display and physical buttons in the centre console. Some functions for the rear seat can also be controlled from the climate controls* at the rear of the tunnel console.
NOTE
If necessary, climate control can be used to cool the media system in the centre display. In these cases, the message Climate system Cooling the infotainment system is shown in the driver display.
Related information
- Climate zones (p. 202)
- Climate control – sensors (p. 203)
- Perceived temperature (p. 204)
- Controlling the climate control system using voice control (p. 204)
- Parking climate* (p. 230)
- Heater* (p. 239)
Air quality (p. 205)
Climate zones
The number of climate zones that the car is divided into governs the options for setting different temperatures for different parts of the passenger compartment.
Climate zones with 2-zone climate. With 2-zone climate, the temperature in the passenger compartment can be set separately for the left and right-hand sides.
Related information
Climate (p. 202)
Climate control – sensors
The climate control system has a number of sensors to help control the climate in the car. Do not cover or block the sensors with clothing or other objects.
Sensor location
- Sun sensor – on the upper side of the instrument panel.
- Moisture sensor – in the casing by the interior rearview mirror.
- Temperature sensor for the passenger compartment – by the physical buttons in the centre console.
- Airborne particulate matter sensor* – on the underside of the glovebox.
- Outside temperature sensor – in the right-hand door mirror.
With the Interior Air Quality System* there is also an air quality sensor that is fitted into the climate control system air intake.
Related information
Perceived temperature
The climate control system regulates the climate in the passenger compartment based on the perceived temperature, not on actual temperature. The temperature you select in the passenger compartment corresponds to the physically perceived temperature as affected by factors such as the ambient temperature, air speed, humidity, solar radiation, etc. in and around the car at the time. The system includes a sun sensor which detects on which side the sun is shining into the passenger compartment. This means that the temperature can differ between the right and left-hand side’s air vents despite the controls being set for the same temperature on both sides.
Related information
Climate (p. 202)
Controlling the climate control system using voice control
Commands for voice control of the climate control system in order to e.g. change temperature, activate a heated seat* or change fan level.
Tap on and say one of the following commands:
- “Climate” – starts a dialogue for climate control and shows examples of commands.
- “Set temperature to X degrees” – sets the desired temperature.
- “Raise temperature”/”Lower temperature” – raise/lower the temperature setting one step.
- “Sync temperature” – synchronizes the temperature for all climate zones in the car with the temperature set for the driver’s side.
- “Air on feet”/”Air on body” – opens the desired air flow.
- “Air on feet off”/”Air on body off” -closes the desired air flow.
- “Set fan to max”/”Turn off fan” -changes the air flow to Max/Off.
- “Raise fan speed”/”Lower fan speed” -raises/lowers the fan level one step.
- “Turn on auto” – activates automatic cli-mate regulation.
- “Air condition on”/”Air condition off” -activates/deactivates the air conditioning.
- “Recirculation on”/”Recirculation off” -activates/deactivates the air circulation.
- “Turn on defroster “/”Turn off defroster” – activates/deactivates defrosting of windows and door mirrors.
- “Turn on max defroster”/”Turn max defroster off” – activates/deactivates the max defroster.
- “Turn on electric defroster”/”Turn off electric defroster” – activates/deactivates the heated windscreen*.
- “Turn on rear defroster”/”Turn off rear defroster” – activates/deactivates the heated rear window and door mirrors.
- “Turn steering wheel heat on”/”Turn steering wheel heat off” – activates/deactivates the heated steering wheel*.
- “Raise steering wheel heat”/”Lower steering wheel heat” – raises/lowers the setting for the heated steering wheel* one step.
- “Turn on seat heat”/”Turn off seat heat”
- activates/deactivates the heated seat*.
- “Raise seat heat”/”Lower seat heat” -raises/lowers the setting for the heated seat* one step.
- “Turn on seat ventilation”/”Turn off seat ventilation” – activates/deactivates the seat ventilation*.
- “Raise seat ventilation”/”Lower seat ventilation” – raises/lowers the setting for the ventilated seat* one step.
NOTE
Not all system languages support voice recognition. The ones that do are highlighted with the symbol in the list of available system languages. Read more about where the information can be found in the section on settings for voice recognition.
Related information
- Climate (p. 202)
- Voice recognition (p. 144)
- Using voice recognition (p. 145)
- Settings for voice recognition (p. 149)
Air quality
The materials selected for the passenger compartment and the air cleaning system ensure that the air quality in the passenger compartment is high.
Materials in the passenger compartment
The interior of the passenger compartment is designed to be pleasant and comfortable, even for people with contact allergies and for asthma sufferers.
Tested materials have been developed in order to reduce the quantity of dust in the passenger compartment and to contribute to making the passenger compartment easier to keep clean.
The carpets in both the passenger compartment and the cargo area are removable and easy to remove and clean.
Use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo to clean the interior.
Air cleaning system
In addition to the passenger compartment filter, the car is equipped with an air cleaning system that helps to maintain the high air quality in the passenger compartment.
Related information
- Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 206)
- Interior Air Quality System* (p. 207)
- Advanced Air Cleaner* (p. 208)
- Passenger compartment filter (p. 208)
Clean Zone*
The Clean Zone function checks and indicates whether or not all conditions have been met for good air quality in the passenger compartment.
- The indicator is visible in the climate view in the centre display.
- The indicator is visible in the climate row
when the climate view is not open. If the conditions have not been met then the Clean Zone text is white. When all conditions have been met, this is indicated by the text changing color to blue.
Conditions that need to be met:
- That all doors and the boot lid are closed.
- That all side windows and the panoramic roof* are closed.
- That the air quality system Interior Air Quality System* is activated.
- That the ventilation fan is activated.
- That the air recirculation is deactivated.
NOTE
Clean Zone does not indicate that the air quality is good. It only indicates that the conditions for good air quality have been met.
Related information
- Air quality (p. 206)
- Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 206)
- Interior Air Quality System* (p. 207)
- Passenger compartment filter (p. 208)
Clean Zone Interior Package
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) comprises a series of modifications that keep the passenger compartment even clearer from allergy and asthma-inducing substances, among other things.
The following is included:
- An enhanced fan function means that the fan starts when the car is unlocked with the remote control key. The fan fills the passenger compartment with fresh air. The function starts when required and is disengaged automatically after a time or when one of the passenger compartment doors is opened. The amount of time the fan runs is reduced gradually due to reduced need up until the car is 4 years old.
- The fully automatic air quality system Interior Air Quality System (IAQS).
Related information
- Air quality
- Clean Zone
- Interior Air Quality System
- Passenger compartment filter
Interior Air Quality System
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) is a fully automatic air quality system that separates gases and particles to reduce the levels of odors’ and contaminants in the passenger compartment.
IAQS is a part of the Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) and cleans the air in the passenger compartment from contaminants such as particles, hydrocarbons, nitrous oxides and ground-level ozone.
If the air quality sensor senses that the outside air is contaminated, the air intake is closed and air recirculation is activated.
NOTE
The air quality sensor must always be enabled to ensure the best air in the passenger compartment. In a cold climate recirculation is limited so as to prevent misting. In the event of misting, the defrost functions for windscreen, side windows and rear window should be used.
Related information
- Activating and deactivating the air quality sensor
- Air quality
- Clean Zone
Activating and deactivating the air quality sensor*
The air quality sensor is part of the fully automatic air quality system Interior Air Quality System (IAQS). It is possible to set whether the air quality sensor should be activated/deactivated.
- Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
- Press Climate.
- Select Air Quality Sensor to activate/deactivate the air quality sensor.
Related information
- Activating and deactivating the air quality sensor
- Air quality
- Clean Zone
Passenger compartment filter
All air entering the car’s passenger compartment is cleaned with a filter.
Replacing the passenger compartment filter
To maintain high climate system performance, the filter must be changed at regular intervals. Follow the Volvo Service Programmed for the recommended replacement intervals. If the car is used in a severely contaminated environment, it may be necessary to replace the filter more often.
NOTE
There are different types of passenger compartment filter. Make sure that the correct filter is fitted.
Related information
- Air quality
- Clean Zone
- Clean Zone Interior Package
- Interior Air Quality System
Advanced Air Cleaner
Advanced Air Cleaner is a fully-automatic air purifier that collects contaminants in the form of small airborne particulate matter and exhaust gases in the passenger compartment filter, which improves the climate in the passenger compartment. The function is started automatically when the fan is started. Small airborne particulate matter is some-times called PM2.5 (particles smaller than 2.5 µm), the content of such particles in the car is measured by one of the car’s climate sensors. The content in the car is presented in the downloadable Air Quality app.
Related information
- Air quality
Interior Air Quality System - Clean Zone
- Clean Zone Interior Package
- Passenger compartment filter
- Climate control – sensors
Air distribution
The climate control system distributes the incoming air via a number of different vents in the passenger compartment. Automatic and manual air distribution With auto-regulated climate running the air distribution takes place automatically. If necessary, the air distribution can be controlled manually.
Adjustable air vents
Some of the air vents in the car are adjustable, which means that you can open/close the vent to aim the airflow.
Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger compartment.
- With 2-zone climate – four on the instrument panel and one on each of the door pillars between the front and rear doors.
- Addition with 4-zone climate* – two at the rear of the tunnel console.
Related information
- Climate (p. 202)
- Changing air distribution (p. 209)
- Opening, closing and aiming the air vents (p. 210)
- Table of air distribution options (p. 211)
Changing air distribution
The air distribution can be changed manually if required.
Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
The air distribution buttons in the climate view.
- Air distribution – windscreen defroster vents
- Air distribution – air vents in instrument panel and centre console
- Air distribution – air vents in the floor
- Press one or more of the air distribution buttons in order to open/close the corresponding air flow. > The air distribution is changed and the buttons illuminate/extinguish.
Related information
- Air distribution
- Opening, closing and aiming the air vents
- Table of air distribution options
Opening, closing and aiming the air vents
- Some air vents in the passenger compartment can be opened, closed and aimed individually.
- If the car’s outer vents are aimed at the side windows then misting can be eliminated.
- If the car’s outer vents are aimed inwards then, in a hot climate, a comfortable environment is obtained in the passenger compartment.
- Opening and closing the air vents on the instrument panel:
- Turn the rotary knob in the middle of the air vent to open/close the air flow from the vent.
The airflow is at maximum when the marking on the knob is in a vertical position. - Air vents in the door pillars:
- Move the lever in the middle of the air vent
- up/down to open/close the airflow from the vent.
- The air flow is switched off in the bottom position, while it is constant in other positions.
- Air vents at the rear of the tunnel console
Roll the thumbwheel under the air vent in order to open/close the air flow from the vent.
The longer the white lines on the thumb wheel that are visible, the higher the air flow.
Aiming the air vents
- Move the lever in the middle of the air vent horizontally/vertically to direct the air flow from the vent.
Related information
- Air distribution
- Changing air distribution
- Table of air distribution options
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Table of air distribution options
- The air distribution can be changed manually if required. The following options are available for setting.
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Air distribution | Purpose |
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If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate control system returns to automatically regulated climate control. | |
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Main air flow from the defroster vents. Some air flows from other air vents. | Counteracts misting and icing in a cold and humid cli- mate (to achieve this, fan level must not be low). |
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Main air flow from the air vents in the instrument panel. Some air flows from other air vents. | Provides efficient cooling in a hot climate. |
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Main air flow from the air vents at the floor. Some air flows from other air vents. | Provides heat or cooling to the floor. |
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Air distribution | Purpose |
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Main air from the defroster vents and air vents in the instrument panel. Some air flows from other air vents. | Provides good comfort in hot and dry climates. |
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Main air flow from the defroster vents and air vents at the floor. Some air flows from other air vents. | Provides good comfort and good demisting in a cold or humid climate. |
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Main air flow from the air vents in the instrument panel and air vents at the floor. Some air flows from other air vents. | Provides good comfort in sunny weather with cool out- door temperatures. |
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Main air flow from the defroster vents, from the air vents in the instrument panel and air vents at the floor. | Gives balanced comfort in the passenger compartment. |
Related information
- Air distribution
- Opening, closing and aiming the air vents
- Changing air distribution
Climate controls
The climate control system’s functions are controlled by physical buttons in the centre console, the centre display and the climate controls at the rear of the tunnel console*.
Physical buttons in the centre console
- Button for heated windscreen* and max defroster.
- Button for heated rear window and door mirrors.
Climate row in centre display
The most common climate functions can be regulated from the climate row.
- Temperature controls for the driver and passenger side.
- Controls for heated* and ventilated* driver and front passenger seat, as well as heated steering wheel*.
- Button for access to the climate view. The graphic on the button shows activated climate settings.
Climate view in the centre display
Open the climate view by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row. Depending on equipment level, the climate view can be divided into several tabs. Change between the tabs by swiping left/right or by pressing the respective heading.
Main climate
In addition to the climate row’s functions, other main climate functions can also be controlled in the Main climate tab.
- Max, Electric, Rear – Controls for defrosting the windows and door mirrors.
- AC – Controls for air conditioning.
- Recirc – Controls for air recirculation.
- Controls for air distribution.
- Fan controls for the front seat
- AUTO – Auto regulating the climate.
Rear climate control
All climate functions for the rear seat can be regulated in the Rear Climate tab.
- 2nd-row climate – Controls for climate functionality in the rear seat. Fan controls for the rear seat.
- Temperature controls for the rear seat.
- Controls for heated rear seat*.
Parking climate
The car’s parking climate control can be regulated in the Parking Climate tab.
Climate controls at the rear of the tunnel console
- Controls for the heated rear seat.
- Fan controls for the rear seat.
- Temperature controls for the rear seat.
- Locking/unlocking button on the climate panel.
If the car is not equipped with a climate panel at the rear of the tunnel console but has heated rear seats*, there are physical buttons at the rear of the tunnel console for controlling this function.
The climate panel has a screen lock to prevent unintentional changes of fan speed and temperature. When the screen is locked, only the CLIMATE
seat controls and the unlocking button are shown.
After unlocking, the fan speed and temperature can be changed via the climate panel and all selected climate settings are shown. The screen locks automatically after a period of inactivity.
Related information
- Climate (p. 202)
- Activating and deactivating heated front seat* (p. 216)
- Activating and deactivating heated rear seat* (p. 217)
- Activating and deactivating ventilated front seat* (p. 218)
- Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel* (p. 219)
- Activating auto climate control (p. 220)
- Activating and deactivating air recirculation (p. 220)
- Activating and deactivating max defroster (p. 221)
- Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen* (p. 222)
- Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors (p. 224)
- Regulating fan level for front seat (p. 225)
- Regulating fan level for rear seat* (p. 225)
- Synchronizing temperature (p. 229)
- Activating and deactivating air conditioning (p. 229)
Activating and deactivating the heated front seat
The seats can be heated in order to increase comfort for driver and passengers when it is cold.
- Press the left or right-hand side’s steering wheel and seat button in the climate row in the centre display in order to open the controls for seat and steering wheel. If the car is not equipped with ventilated seats or heated steering wheel (for the driver’s side), the button for heated seats is immediately available in the climate row.
- Repeatedly press the button for heated seats in order to change between the four levels: Off, High, Medium and Low.
> The level changes and the button shows the set level.
WARNING
Heated seats must not be used by people who find it difficult to perceive an increase in temperature due to a lack of sensation or who otherwise have problems operating the controls for the heated seats.
Activating and deactivating the automatic start of heated front seat
The seats can be heated in order to increase comfort for driver and passengers when it is cold. It is possible to set whether automatic start of heated seats should be activated/deactivated when the engine is started. With automatic start activated, heating will start in the event of low ambient temperature.
- Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
- Press Climate.
- Select Auto Driver Seat Heating Level and Auto Passenger Seat Heating Level to activate/deactivate automatic start of heated driver’s and passenger seat.
> An “A” is shown at each button for heated front seats in the climate row when automatic starting has been activated. - Select Low, Medium or High to select level after the function has been activated.
Related information
Activating and deactivating heated rear seat
The seats can be heated in order to increase comfort for driver and passengers when it is cold. Activating and deactivating the heated rear seat from the front seat.
- Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
- Select the Rear climate tab.
Activating and deactivating the heated rear seat from the rear seat
With 2-zone climate:
Buttons for heated seats at the rear of the tunnel console.
- Press repeatedly on the left or right-hand side’s physical buttons for heated seats at the rear of the tunnel console to switch between the four levels: Off, High, Medium and Low.
> The level changes and the LEDs in the button show the set level.
With 4-zone climate
Seat heating indication and controls on the climate panel at the rear of the tunnel console.
- Press repeatedly on the left or right-hand side buttons for heated seats on the tunnel console’s climate panel to switch between the four levels: Off, High, Medium and Low.
The level changes and the screen in the climate panel shows the set level. - WARNING
Heated seats must not be used by people who find it difficult to perceive an increase in temperature due to a lack of sensation or who otherwise have problems operating the controls for the heated seats.
Activating and deactivating ventilated front seat
The seats can be ventilated to provide increased comfort in a hot climate, for example. The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrests that draw air through the seat upholstery. The cooling effect increases the cooler the passenger compartment air becomes. The system can be activated when the engine is running.
- Press the left or right-hand side’s steering wheel and seat button in the climate row in the centre display in order to open the controls for seat and steering wheel.
If the car is not equipped with heated seats or a heated steering wheel (for the driver’s side), the button for ventilated seats is immediately available in the climate row.
- . Repeatedly press the button for ventilated seats in order to change between the four levels: Off, High, Medium and Low.
The level changes and the button shows the set level.
Related information
Climate controls (p. 214)
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Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
- The steering wheel can be heated in order to increase comfort for the driver when it is cold.
- Press the driver’s side steering wheel and seat button in the climate row of the centre display in order to open the controls for seat and steering wheel. If the car is not equipped with heated seats or ventilated seats, the button for heated steering wheel is immediately available in the climate row.
- Repeatedly press the button for heated steering wheel in order to change between the four levels: Off, High, Medium and Low.
level changes and the button shows the set level.
Related information
- Climate controls (p. 214)
- Activating and deactivating the automatic start of the heated steering wheel
Activating and deactivating the automatic start of the heated steering wheel
The steering wheel can be heated in order to increase comfort for the driver when it is cold. It is possible to set whether automatic start of heated steering wheel should be activated/deactivated when the engine is started. With automatic start activated, heating will start in the event of low ambient temperature.
- Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
- Press Climate.
- Select Auto Steering Wheel Heating Level to activate/deactivate the automatic start of heated steering wheel.
An “A” is shown at the button for heated steering wheel in the climate row when automatic starting has been activated. - Select Low, Medium or High to select level after the function has been activated.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel (p. 219).
Activating auto climate control
With auto climate control activated, multiple climate functions are controlled automatically.
- Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
- Give a short or long press on AUTO Climate.
- Short press – air recirculation, air conditioning and air distribution are controlled automatically.
- Long press – air recirculation, air conditioning and air distribution are con-trolled automatically, temperature and fan speed are changed to standard set-tings: 22 °C (72 °F) and level 3 (level 2 in the rear seat3).
NOTE
Temperature and fan speed can be changed without deactivating the automatically-regulated climate control system. The automatically-regulated climate control system is deactivated when the air distribution is changed manually or when maximum defroster is activated.
Related information
Climate controls (p. 214).
Activating and deactivating air recirculation
Air recirculation shuts out bad air, exhaust gases, etc. from outside the car by the climate control system reusing the air in the passenger compartment.
- Open the climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
- Press Recork Air recirculation is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
IMPORTANT
If the air in the car is recirculated for too long then there is a risk of misting on the insides of the windows.
NOTE
It is not possible to activate air recirculation when the max defroster is activated.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the time setting for air recirculation
Air recirculation shuts out bad air, exhaust gases, etc. from outside the car by the climate control system reusing the air in the passenger compartment. It is possibly set whether the air recirculation timer should be activated/deactivated. When the timer is activated, air recirculation is automatically switched off after 20 minutes.
- Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
- Press Climate.
- Select Recirculation Timer to activate or deactivate the air recirculation timer.
Related information
Activating and deactivating air recirculation (p. 220).
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FAQ
The Volvo S60 typically comes equipped with a dual-zone automatic climate control system.
Yes, the dual-zone climate control system allows the driver and front passenger to set their preferred temperature independently.
Yes, higher trims and packages of the Volvo S60 often come with rear-seat air vents and controls, allowing rear passengers to adjust their climate settings.
Yes, the Volvo S60 generally includes rear air vents to ensure that rear-seat passengers are comfortable as well.
Yes, the Volvo S60 usually offers heated front seats as a standard or available feature. Ventilated seats might be available in higher trims.
Yes, the climate control settings can often be accessed and adjusted through the infotainment system’s touchscreen interface.
Yes, the Volvo S60 often offers a heated steering wheel in higher trims or as part of certain packages.
Yes, the Volvo S60 generally features automatic climate control, which means it can adjust fan speed, temperature, and air distribution based on the set preferences.
Yes, certain models of the Volvo S60 often come with remote start features that allow you to pre-condition the cabin for desired temperature before entering the vehicle.
Yes, the Volvo S60 usually features a cabin air filtration system that helps improve air quality inside the vehicle by filtering out pollutants and allergens.
Yes, many modern versions of the Volvo S60 can allow you to control climate functions using voice commands through systems like Volvo’s Sensus Voice Control.
Yes, some versions of the Volvo S60 feature a panoramic sunroof, which can impact cabin temperature and ambiance by allowing sunlight in.
Yes, certain models of the Volvo S60 often allow you to save specific climate settings as part of driver profiles, making it easy to recall preferences.
While some models might offer adaptive climate control features that adjust based on external conditions, this is not universally standard in all versions of the Volvo S60.
The Volvo S60 may feature eco-friendly climate settings that optimize energy use for both heating and cooling, helping to reduce overall environmental impact.
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