Volvo S90 2021-2023 CLIMATE User Manual

The climate control system in the Volvo S90 from 2021 to 2023 is a high-tech, all-inclusive feature that is meant to make both the driver and the passengers feel more comfortable and safe. This luxury sedan comes with dual-zone automatic climate control as a normal feature, so each passenger can set and keep their own temperature preferences. The method is also good for people in the back seats, who have their own controls to change the temperature. The Volvo S90 may also come with climate-related features like warm and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, and even a panoramic sunroof, all of which add to the overall experience inside the car. Also, Volvo’s commitment to ease and innovation goes as far as letting drivers control the climate through a smartphone app, so they can get the car ready for a comfortable ride even before they get in. No matter if it’s a cold winter morning or a hot summer afternoon, the Volvo S90’s temperature control system makes sure that everyone inside is comfortable.

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, the 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

1. Climate zones (p. 198)
2. Climate control – sensors (p. 199)
3. Perceived temperature (p. 199)
4. Controlling the climate control system using voice control (p. 200)
5. Parking climate (p. 222)
6. Heater (p. 233)
7. Air quality (p. 201)
8. Air distribution (p. 204)
9. Climate controls (p. 210)

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 a 2-zone climate, the temperature in the passenger compartment can be set separately for the left and right-hand sides.

Related information
Climate (p. 198)

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

1. Sun sensor – on the upper side of the instrument panel.
2. Moisture sensor – in the casing by the interior rearview mirror.
3. Temperature sensor for the passenger compartment – by the physical buttons in the centre console.
4. Airborne particulate matter sensor* – on the underside of the glove box.
5. 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

• Climate (p. 198)
  Interior Air Quality System* (p. 202)

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. 198)

Controlling the climate control system using voice control1

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:

1. “Climate” – starts a dialogue for climate control and shows examples of commands.
2.  “Set temperature to X degrees” – sets the desired temperature.
3. “Raise temperature”/”Lower temperature” – raise/lower the temperature setting one step.
4. “Sync temperature” – synchronizes the temperature for all climate zones in the car with the temperature set for the driver’s side.
5. “Air on feet”/”Air on body” – opens the desired air flow.
6. “Air on feet off”/”Air on body off” -closes the desired air flow.
7.  “Set fan to max”/”Turn off fan” -changes the air flow to Max/Off.
8. “Raise fan speed”/”Lower fan speed” -raises/lowers the fan level one step.
9. “Turn on auto” – activates automatic cli-mate regulation.
10. “Air condition on”/”Air condition off” -activates/deactivates the air conditioning.
11. “Recirculation on”/”Recirculation off” -activates/deactivates the air circulation.
12. “Turn on defroster “/”Turn off defroster” – activates/deactivates defrosting of windows and door mirrors.
13. “Turn on max defroster”/”Turn max defroster off” – activates/deactivates the max defroster.
14. “Turn on electric defroster”/”Turn off electric defroster” – activates/deactivates the heated windscreen*.
15. “Turn on rear defroster”/”Turn off rear defroster” – activates/deactivates the heated rear window and door mirrors.
16. “Turn steering wheel heat on”/”Turn steering wheel heat off” – activates/deactivates the heated steering wheel*.
17. “Raise steering wheel heat”/”Lower steering wheel heat” – raises/lowers the setting for the heated steering wheel* one step.
18. “Turn on seat heat”/”Turn off seat heat”
19. activates/deactivates the heated seat*.
20. “Raise seat heat”/”Lower seat heat” -raises/lowers the setting for the heated seat* one step.
21.  “Turn on seat ventilation”/”Turn off seat ventilation” – activates/deactivates the seat ventilation*.
22. “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 high lighted 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

1. Climate (p. 198)
2. Voice recognition (p. 143)
3. Using voice recognition (p. 144)
4. Settings for voice recognition (p. 148)

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 high air quality in the passenger compartment.

Related information

1. Climate (p. 198)
2. Clean Zone* (p. 201)
3. Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 202)
4. Interior Air Quality System* (p. 202)
5. Advanced Air Cleaner* (p. 204)
6. Passenger compartment filter (p. 203)

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:

1. That all doors and the boot lid are closed.
2. That all side windows and the panoramic roof* are closed.
3. That the air quality system Interior Air Quality System* is activated.
4. That the ventilation fan is activated.
5. 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

1. Air quality (p. 201)
2. Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 202)
3. Interior Air Quality System* (p. 202)
4. Passenger compartment filter (p. 203)

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

1. Air quality (p. 201)
2. CleanZone* (p. 201)
3. Interior Air Quality System* (p. 202)
4. Passenger compartment filter (p. 203)

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 the windscreen, side windows and rear window should be used.

Related information

1. Activating and deactivating the air quality sensor* (p. 203)
2. Air quality (p. 201)
3. Clean Zone* (p. 201)
4. Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 202)
5. Passenger compartment filter (p. 203)

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.

1. Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
2. Press Climate.
3. Select Air Quality Sensor to activate/deactivate the air quality sensor.

Related information
Interior Air Quality System* (p. 202)

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

1. Air quality (p. 201)
2. CleanZone* (p. 201)
3. Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 202)
4. Interior Air Quality System* (p. 202)

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

1. Air quality (p. 201)
2. Interior Air Quality System* (p. 202)
3. CleanZone* (p. 201)
4. Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 202)
5. Passenger compartment filter (p. 203)
6. Climate control – sensors (p. 199)

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 air flow.

Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger compartment.

1. With 2-zone climate – four on the instrument panel and one on each of the door pillars between the front and rear doors.
2. Addition with 4-zone climate* – two at the rear of the tunnel console.

Related information

1. Climate (p. 198)
2. Changing air distribution (p. 205)
3. Opening, closing and aiming the air vents (p. 205)
4. Table of air distribution options (p. 207)

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.

1. Air distribution – windscreen defroster vents
2. Air distribution – air vents in the instrument panel and centre console
3. Air distribution – air vents in the floor
4. 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 (p. 204)
  Opening, closing and aiming the air vents (p. 205)
  Table of air distribution options (p. 207)

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 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 air flow is at maximum when the marking on the knob is in vertical position.
• Air vents in the door pillars:
• Move the lever in the middle of the air vent
• up/down to open/close the air flow 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 (p. 204)
  Changing air distribution (p. 205)
  Table of air distribution options (p. 207)

• Table of air distribution options

•  
• The air distribution can be changed manually if required. The following options are available for setting.

	Air distribution	Purpose
	If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate control system returns to automatically regulated climate control.
	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).
	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.
	Main air flow from the air vents at the floor. Some air flows from other air vents.	Provides heat or cooling to the floor.

	Air distribution	Purpose
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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

1. Air distribution (p. 204)
2. Opening, closing and aiming the air vents (p. 205)
3. Changing air distribution (p. 205)

Climate controls

The climate control system’s functions are controlled from physical buttons in the centre console, the centre display and the climate controls at the rear of the tunnel console*.

Physical buttons in centre console

1. Button for heated windscreen* and max defroster.
2. 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.

1. Temperature controls for driver and passenger side.
2. Controls for heated* and ventilated* driver and front passenger seat, as well as heated steering wheel*.
3. Button for access to the climate view. The graphic on the button shows activated climate settings.

Climate view in centre display
Open 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.

1. Max, Electric, Rear – Controls for defrosting the windows and door mirrors.
2. AC – Controls for air conditioning.
3. Recirc – Controls for air recirculation.
4. Controls for air distribution.
5. Fan controls for front seat
6. AUTO – Auto regulating the climate.

Parking climate
The car’s parking climate control can be regulated in the Parking Climate tab.

Climate controls at the rear of tunnel console*
If the car is equipped with heated rear seats* there are physical buttons at the rear of the tunnel console for controlling this function.

Related information

1. Climate (p. 198)
2. Activating and deactivating heated front seat* (p. 211)
3. Activating and deactivating heated rear seat* (p. 212)
4. Activating and deactivating ventilated front seat* (p. 213)
5. Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel* (p. 214)
6. Activating auto climate control (p. 214)
7. Activating and deactivating air recirculation (p. 215)
8. Activating and deactivating max defroster (p. 216)
9. Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen* (p. 217)
10. Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors (p. 218)
11. Regulating fan level for front seat (p. 219)
12. Synchronising temperature (p. 221)
13. Activating and deactivating air conditioning (p. 221)

1. Controls for heated rear seat*.
2. Fan controls for rear seat.
3. Temperature controls for rear seat.
4. Locking/unlocking button on the climate panel.

Activating and deactivating heated front seat

The seats can be heated in order to increase comfort for driver and passengers when it is cold.

1. 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.
   
2. 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 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.

1. Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
2. Press Climate.
3. 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.
4. Select Low, Medium or High to select level after the function has been activated.

Related information

• Climate controls (p. 210)
  Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated front seat* (p. 212)

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.

1. Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
   
2. 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.

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.

1.  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 heated steering wheel (for the driver’s side), the button for ventilated seats is immediately available in the climate row.
   
2. . 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. 210)

• 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.
  

1. 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 the 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.
   
2.  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. 210)
  Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated steering wheel* (p. 214)

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 the automatic start of the 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.

1. Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
2. Press Climate.
3. Select Auto Steering Wheel Heating Level to activate/deactivate the automatic start of the heated steering wheel.
   An “A” is shown at the button for the heated steering wheel in the climate row when automatic starting has been activated.
4. Select Low, Medium or High to select the level after the function has been activated.

Related information
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel* (p. 214)

Activating auto climate control

With auto climate control activated, multiple climate functions are controlled automatically.

1. Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
2. 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 controlled 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. 210)

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.

1. Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
2. 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 max defroster is activated.

Related information

• Climate controls (p. 210)
  Activating and deactivating time setting for air recirculation (p. 216)

Activating and deactivating 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 possible set whether the air recirculation timer should be activated/deactivated. When the timer is activated, air recirculation is automatically switched off after 20 minutes.

1. Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
2. Press Climate.
3. Select Recirculation Timer to activate deactivate the air recirculation timer.

Related information

• Activating and deactivating air recirculation (p. 215)

Activating and deactivating max defroster
Max defroster is used to quickly remove mist and ice from windows.
Max defroster deactivates auto-regulation of the climate and air recirculation, activates air conditioning and changes the fan level to 5 and the temperature to HI.

NOTE
Changing the fan level to 5 increases the noise level.
When max defroster is deactivated, the climate control system returns to the previous settings.

Activating and deactivating max defroster from centre console
There is a physical button in the centre con-sole for quick access to max defroster.
With heated windscreen* the max defroster can only be activated individually from the cli-mate view in the centre display.

Physical button in the centre console. Cars without heated windscreen:

• Press the button.
  • Max defroster is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.

Cars with heated windscreens:

• Press the button repeatedly in order to switch between the three levels:
  • Activated heated windscreen
  • Activated heated windscreen and max defroster
  • Deactivated.
    • Heated windscreen and max defroster are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.

NOTE
Max defroster starts with a certain delay in order to avoid a short increase in fan level if the heated windscreen is deactivated by two quick presses of the button.

Activating and deactivating max defroster from the centre display

1. Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
   
2. Press Max.
   • Max defroster is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.

Related information
Climate controls (p. 210)

Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen*

A heated windscreen is used to quickly remove mist and ice from the window.

• Activating and deactivating heated windscreen from centre console

In the centre console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated windscreen.

Physical button in the centre console.

Press the button repeatedly in order to switch between the three levels.

1. Activated heated windscreen
2. Activated heated windscreen and max defroster
3. Deactivated.

Heated windscreen and max defroster are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.

Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen from center display

1. Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
   
2. Press Electric.
   • Heated windscreen is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.

NOTE
A triangular area at the end of each side of the windscreen is not electrically heated, where de-icing may take longer.

NOTE
The heated windscreen may affect the performance of transponders and other communication equipment.

NOTE
If the heated windscreen is activated when the Start/Stop function has auto-stopped the engine then the engine will be restarted.

Related information

• Climate controls (p. 210)
  Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated windscreen* (p. 218)

Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated windscreen*

A heated windscreen is used to quickly remove mist and ice from the window.
It is possible to set whether automatic start of heated windscreen should be activated/deactivated when the engine is started. With automatic start activated, heating will start when there is a risk of ice or misting on the windscreen/window. The heating switches off automatically when the windscreen/window is sufficiently warm and the ice or misting is gone.

1. Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
2. Press Climate.
3. Select Auto Front Defroster to activate/deactivate automatic start of heated wind-screen.

Related information
Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen* (p. 217)

Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors

The heated rear window and door mirrors are used to quickly remove mist and ice from the windows and mirrors.

Activating and deactivating heated rear window and door mirrors from centre console
In the centre console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated rear window and door mirrors.

• Physical button in the centre console.
• Press the button.
  • Heated rear window and door mirrors are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.

Activating and deactivating heated rear window and door mirrors from center display

1. 

1.  Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
   
2. Press Rear.
   • Heated rear window and door mirrors are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.

Related information

• Climate controls (p. 210)
  Activating and deactivating automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors (p. 219)

Activating and deactivating automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors

The heated rear window and door mirrors are used to quickly remove mist and ice from the windows and mirrors.
It is possible to set whether automatic start of heated rear window and door mirrors should be activated/deactivated when the engine is started. With automatic start activated, heating will start when there is a risk of ice or misting on the windscreen/window. The heating switches off automatically when the wind-screen/window is sufficiently warm and the ice or misting is gone.

1. Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
2. Press Climate.
3. Select Auto Rear Defroster to activate/deactivate automatic start of heated rear window and door mirrors.

Related information
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors (p. 218)

Regulating fan level for front seat2
The fan can be set to several different automatically controlled fan speeds for the front seat.

1. Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
   Fan control buttons in the climate view.
2. Tap on the desired fan level, Off, 1-5 or Max.
   • Fan level is changed and the buttons for the selected level illuminate.

IMPORTANT
If the fan is fully switched off then the air conditioning is not engaged, which results in a risk of misting on the insides of the windows.

NOTE
The climate control system automatically adjusts the air flow within the selected fan level based on requirements. This means that the fan speed may change even though the fan level is the same.

Related information
Climate controls (p. 210)

Regulating temperature for front seat3

The temperature can be set to the desired number of degrees for the front seat’s climate zones.

Temperature buttons in the climate row.

1. Press the left or right-hand side temperature button in the centre display’s climate row to open the controls.
2. Temperature control.
3. Regulate the temperature by either of the following:
   1. drag the control to the desired temperature, or
   2. press +/− to raise/lower the temperature gradually.
      • The temperature changes and the button shows the set temperature

NOTE
Heating or cooling cannot be hastened by selecting a higher or lower temperature than the actual desired temperature.

NOTE
The climate control system automatically adjusts the air flow within the selected fan level based on requirements. This means that the fan speed may change even though the fan level is the same.

Related information
Climate controls (p. 214)

Synchronizing temperature

The temperature in the car’s different climate zones can be synchronised with the temperature set on the driver’s side.

Synchronization button on the driver’s side temperature controls.

1. Press the driver’s side temperature button in the centre display’s climate row in order to open the controls.
2. Press Synchronise temperature.
   • The temperature for all zones in the car is synchronized with the temperature set for the driver’s side and the synchronization symbol is shown adjacent to the temperature button.

The synchronization is stopped by means of a further press on Synchronise temperature or by means of changing the temperature settings for a climate zone other than the driver’s.

Related information
Climate controls (p. 210)

Activating and deactivating air conditioning

The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies incoming air as required.
When the air conditioning is activated, the cli-mate control system automatically controls starting and switching off as required.

1. Open the climate view in the center display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
2. 
3. Press AC.
   • Air conditioning is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.

• NOTE
  Close all side windows and the sunroof* so that the air conditioning should work as well as possible.

NOTE
It is not possible to activate the air conditioning when the fan control is in the Off position.

Related information
Climate controls (p. 210)

Parking climate

Parking climate control is a generic term for various functions that improve the passenger compartment climate when the car is parked, e.g. preconditioning.

Functions belonging to the parking climate control are controlled from the Parking climate in climate view in the centre display. Open climate view by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.

Related information

1. Climate (p. 198)
2. Preconditioning (p. 222)
3. Precleaning* (p. 228)
4. Climate comfort when parking (p. 229)
5. Symbols and messages for parking climate control (p. 231)

Preconditioning*

Preconditioning is a climate function that, if possible, attempts to reach comfort temperature in the passenger compartment before departure.
Preconditioning can use direct start or be set via the timer.

The function utilizes several systems in different cases:

• In a cold climate, the parking heater warms up the passenger compartment to a comfortable temperature.
• The air conditioning, in a hot climate, cools the passenger compartment to a comfort temperature.
• Activation of heated steering wheel* and heated seats* for driver and passenger can be selected.
  The heated windscreen, rear window and door mirrors are automatically activated as required.

During preconditioning in a hot climate, condensation from the air conditioning may drip under the car. This is normal.

NOTE
Preconditioning is only available when the car is connected to an electrical socket.4 A charging station that is not constantly active, due to a timer, may result in pre-conditioning failure.
If the car is not connected to an electrical socket, it is still possible to cool the passenger compartment briefly in a warm cli-mate by starting preconditioning directly.

NOTE
During preconditioning of the passenger compartment, the car works to reach com-fort temperature and not the temperature set in the climate control system.

NOTE
Precleaning* starts automatically when preconditioning is completed.

Related information

1. Parking climate (p. 222)
2. Start and switch off preconditioning (p. 223)
3. Preconditioning time setting (p. 224)
4. Precleaning* (p. 228)

Start and switch off preconditioning*

Preconditioning heats* or ventilates the passenger compartment, if possible, prior to driving. The function can use direct start from the center display or a mobile phone.

Start and switch off from the car

1. Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
2. Select the Parking climate tab.
3. Press Start Pre-con. & Cleaning.
   • Preconditioning is started/switched off and the button is illuminates/extinguishes.

NOTE
The car’s doors and windows should be closed during the preconditioning of the passenger compartment.

NOTE
Precleaning* starts automatically when preconditioning is completed.

WARNING
Do not use preconditioning if the car is equipped with a heater*:

• In unventilated spaces indoors. Exhaust gases are emitted if the heater starts.
  In locations with combustible or flammable material nearby. Fuel, gas, long grass, sawdust, etc. may ignite.
  When there is a risk that the heater’s exhaust line may be blocked. For example, deep snow inside the front right-hand wheel housing can obstruct the heater’s ventilation.
  Remember that the preconditioning can be started by a timer that has been set for a long time in advance.

Starting from the app
Starting the pre-conditioning, as well as information on selected settings, can be managed from a device that has Volvo On Call* App. Preconditioning heats* the compartment to the comfort temperature or ventilates the compartment by blowing in air from outside. The passenger compartment can also be pre-conditioned with the car remote start function (Engine Remote Start – ERS)6 via the Volvo On Call* app.

Related information

1. Parking climate* (p. 230)
2. Preconditioning* (p. 230)
3. Preconditioning time setting* (p. 232)
4. Precleaning* (p. 235)

Preconditioning time setting*

The timer can be set so that the preconditioning is finished at a predetermined time.
The timer can handle up to 8 different settings for

1. A time on a single date
2. A time on one or more days of the week, with or without repetition.

Adding and editing time setting for preconditioning*

The timer for preconditioning can manage up to 8 time settings.

Adding a time setting

Related information

1. Preconditioning* (p. 230)
2. Adding and editing time setting for pre-conditioning* (p. 232)
3. Activating and deactivating time setting for preconditioning* (p. 234)
4. Removing time setting for preconditioning* (p. 234)

Adding and editing time setting for preconditioning*

The timer for preconditioning can manage up to 8 time settings.

Adding a time setting

The button to add a time setting in the Parking climate tab in the climate view.

1. Open the climate view in the centre display.
2.  Select the Parking climate tab.
3.  Press Add timer.
   •  A pop-up window is shown.
     NOTE
     It is not possible to add a time setting if there already are 8 settings entered for the timer. Delete a time setting in order to be able to add a new one.
4. Tap on Date to set the time for a single date.
   Tap on Days to set the time for one or more days of the week.
   With Days: Activate/deactivate repetition by ticking/unticking the box for Repeat weekly.
5. With Date: Select the date for preconditioning by scrolling the date list with the arrows.
   With Days: Select the days of the week for preconditioning by tapping on the buttons for the days of the week.
6. Set the time when the preconditioning should be finished by scrolling with the arrows.
7. Tap on Confirm in order to add the time setting.
   • The time setting is added to the list and is activated.

WARNING
Do not use preconditioning if the car is equipped with a heater*:

• In unventilated spaces indoors.
  Exhaust gases are emitted if the heater starts.
• In locations with combustible or flammable material nearby. Fuel, gas, long grass, sawdust, etc. may ignite.
• When there is a risk that the heater’s exhaust line may be blocked. For example, deep snow inside the front right-hand wheel housing can obstruct the heater’s ventilation.

Remember that the preconditioning can be started by a timer that has been set for a long time in advance.

Editing a time setting

1.  Open the climate view in the centre display.
   Select the Parking climate tab.
2. Press the time setting that is to be changed.
   • A pop-up window is shown.
3.  Edit the time setting in the same way as described in “Adding a time setting” above.

Related information

1. Preconditioning (p. 222)
2. Preconditioning time setting (p. 224)
3. Activating and deactivating time setting for preconditioning (p. 226)
4. Removing time setting for preconditioning (p. 227)

Activating and deactivating time setting for preconditioning

A time setting in the timer for preconditioning can be activated or deactivated based on need.

1. Open the climate view in the center display.
2. Select the Parking Climate tab.
3. Activate/deactivate a time setting by tapping on the timer button to the right of the setting.
   • The time setting is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.

WARNING
Do not use preconditioning if the car is equipped with a heater*:

• In unventilated spaces indoors. Exhaust gases are emitted if the heater starts.
  In locations with combustible or flammable material nearby. Fuel, gas, long grass, sawdust, etc. may ignite.
  When there is a risk that the heater’s exhaust line may be blocked. For example, deep snow inside the front right-hand wheel housing can obstruct the heater’s ventilation.

Remember that the preconditioning can be started by a timer that has been set for a long time in advance.

Related information

1. Preconditioning (p. 222)
2. Preconditioning time setting (p. 224)
3. Adding and editing time setting for pre-conditioning (p. 225)
4. Removing time setting for preconditioning (p. 227)

Climate comfort when parking*

The climate in the car’s passenger compartment can be maintained while the car is parked, e.g. if the engine needs to be switched off but the driver or passenger(s) wants to remain in the car and maintain the level of climate comfort. Starting climate comfort retention is only possible via direct start from the centre display.

The function utilizes several systems in different cases:
Residual heat from the engine, in a cold climate, heats the passenger compartment to comfort temperature.
When it is warm, the ventilation cools the passenger compartment by blowing in air from outside the car.

NOTE
Climate comfort retention is switched off when the car is locked from the outside to avoid using residual heat unnecessarily. Use of the function is intended to maintain climate comfort when driver or passengers remain inside the car. There is a limit to how long climate comfort can be maintained in a cold climate, which depends on the amount of residual heat available.

Related information

• Parking climate* (p. 230)
• Starting and switching off climate comfort when parking* (p. 237)

Starting and switching off climate comfort when parking*
Climate comfort retention maintains the climate in the passenger compartment after driving. The function can use a direct start from the center display.

1. Open the climate view in the center display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
2. Select the Parking Climate tab.
3. Press Keep climate comfort.
   •  Climate comfort retention is started/switched off and the button illuminates/extinguishes.

NOTE
It is not possible to start climate comfort retention if there is not enough residual heat in the engine to maintain the passenger compartment climate, or if the outside temperature is above approx. 20°C (68°F).

NOTE
Climate comfort retention is switched off when the car is locked from the outside to avoid using residual heat unnecessarily. Use of the function is intended to maintain climate comfort when driver or passengers remain inside the car. There is a limit to how long climate comfort can be maintained in a cold climate, which depends on the amount of residual heat available.

Related information
Climate comfort when parking* (p. 236)

Symbols and messages for parking climate control*
A number of symbols and messages regarding parking climate control can be shown in the driver display.
Messages relating to parking climate control can also be displayed in a device that has the Volvo On Call* app.
This symbol illuminates in the driver display when the parking heater is active.

Symbol	Message	Specification
	Parking climate Service required	Parking climate control is disengaged. Contact a workshop A to check the function as soon as possible.
	Parking climate Temporarily unavailable	Parking climate control is temporarily disengaged. If the problem persists for some time, contact a workshop A to check the function.
	Parking climate Unavailable Fuel level too low	Parking climate control cannot be activated when the fuel level is too low to start the parking heater*. Fill the vehicle’s fuel tank.
	Parking climate Unavailable Charge level too low	Parking climate control cannot be activated if the charge level of the starter battery is too low to start the parking heater*. Start the car.
	Parking climate Limited Charge level too low	The running time for parking climate control is limited when the state of charge in the starter battery is low. Start the car.

Related information
Parking climate (p. 222)

Heater
The heater has two subfunctions that help to heat the passenger compartment or engine in different situations.

The heater has two subfunctions:
Parking heater – heats the passenger compartment, if necessary, when the parking climate control’s preconditioning is activated.
Additional heater – heats the passenger compartment and engine, if necessary, during driving.
The heater is fuel-driven and is fitted in the front right-hand wheel housing.

NOTE
When the heater is running, smoke may be emitted from the right-hand front wheel housing and a low hum may be heard. A ticking sound from the fuel pump may also be heard from the rear section of the car. This is perfectly normal.

Battery and charging
The heater is powered by the car’s starter battery. If the charge level of the starter battery is too low, then the heater is switched off automatically and the driver display shows a message.

NOTE
Make sure that there is enough charge in the battery if the heater needs to be used. The car must be connected to an electrical socket for the heater to be used for pre-conditioning.

Fuel and refueling

Warning label on fuel filler flap.

The heater uses fuel from the car’s normal fuel tank.
If the car is parked on a steep hill, the front of the car should point downhill to ensure that there is a supply of fuel to the heater.
If the level in the fuel tank is too low then the heater is switched off automatically and the driver display shows a message.

NOTE
Make sure there is enough fuel in the car’s fuel tank if the heater needs to be used.

WARNING
Fuel that spills out could be ignited. Switch off the fuel-driven heater before starting to refuel.

Check in the driver display that the heater is switched off. This symbol is lit when it is working as a parking heater.

Related information

1. Climate (p. 198)
2. Parking heater (p. 234)
3. Additional heater (p. 235)

Parking heater*
The parking heater heats the passenger compartment as necessary before driving if the car’s preconditioning is activated.
The parking heater is one of two subfunctions of the car’s heater. The heater is fitted in the front right-hand wheel housing.
When this symbol illuminates in the driver display, the parking heater may be active.

NOTE
When the heater is running, smoke may be emitted from the right-hand front wheel housing and a low hum may be heard. A ticking sound from the fuel pump may also be heard from the rear section of the car. This is perfectly normal.

The parking heater starts automatically if the parking climate’s preconditioning* is activated and the passenger compartment needs to be heated up.
Depending on factors such as fuel availability, battery level, passenger compartment temperature, and ambient temperature, the heater has different running times, but never longer than 30 minutes.

NOTE
Make sure there is enough fuel in the car’s fuel tank if the parking heater needs to be used.
Make sure that there is enough charge in the starter battery if the parking heater needs to be used.

IMPORTANT
Repeated use of the parking heater combined with short journeys may discharge the battery and impair starting.
If the heater is used on a regular basis, then the car should be driven for the same amount of time that the heater is used in order to ensure that the car’s battery is recharged with the same amount of energy as consumed by the parking heater. In cold climates or if the battery is older, a longer mileage may be required to charge the battery.

WARNING
Do not use preconditioning if the car is equipped with a heater*:

• In unventilated spaces indoors. Exhaust gases are emitted if the heater starts.
  In locations with combustible or flammable material nearby. Fuel, gas, long grass, sawdust, etc. may ignite.
  When there is a risk that the heater’s exhaust line may be blocked. For example, deep snow inside the front right-hand wheel housing can obstruct the heater’s ventilation.
  Remember that the preconditioning can be started by a timer that has been set for a long time in advance.

WARNING
If there is a smell of fuel, unusual amounts of smoke, black smoke, or unusual sounds coming from the parking heater, switch off the heater and, if possible, pull out its fuse. Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop should be contacted for repair.

Related information

1. Heater (p. 233)
2. Additional heater (p. 235)

Additional heater*
The auxiliary heater helps to heat the passenger compartment and engine while driving. The additional heater is one of two subfunctions of the car’s heater. The heater is fitted in the front right-hand wheel housing.

NOTE
When the heater is running, smoke may be emitted from the right-hand front wheel housing and a low hum may be heard. A ticking sound from the fuel pump may also be heard from the rear section of the car. This is perfectly normal.

The additional heater starts and is controlled automatically when heating is required while the car is being driven.
It switches off automatically when the car is switched off.

NOTE
Make sure there is enough fuel in the car’s fuel tank if the auxiliary heater needs to be used.

Related information

1. Heater (p. 233)
2. Parking heater (p. 234)
3. Activating and deactivating automatic start of auxiliary heater (p. 236)

Activating and deactivating automatic start of auxiliary heater*

The auxiliary heater helps to heat the passenger compartment and engine while driving. It is possible to set whether automatic start for the additional heater should be activated/deactivated.

1. Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
2. Press Climate.
3. Select Additional Heater to activate/deactivate automatic start of the additional heater.

NOTE
Volvo recommends that the automatic start for the additional heater should be switched off for short driving distances.

Related information
Additional heater (p. 235)

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