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The vehicle is equipped with Electronic Climate
Control (ECC) (p. 125) that cools, heats or
dehumidifies the air in the passenger compartment.
Air conditioning
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NOTE
The air conditioning can be switched off, but to ensure the best possible climate comfort in the passenger compartment and to prevent the windows from misting, it should always be on.
In warm weather, a small amount of water may accumulate under the car when it has been parked. This water is condensation from the A/C system and is normal.
Side windows and moonroof
To ensure that the air conditioning works optimally, the side windows, and the optional moonroof should be closed.
Fog on the inside of the windows
The defroster function (p. 128) should be used
to remove fog or mist from the inside of the windows. Keeping the windows clean with a commercially available window washing spray will also help prevent fogging or misting.
Vents in the parcel shelf
NOTE
The air vents at the rear of the parcel shelf should never be obstructed.
Temporary shut-off of the air conditioning
The air conditioning (p. 128) is momentarily dis-
engaged during full acceleration or when driving uphill with a trailer. This may result in a temporary increase in cabin temperature.
Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.
Climate system maintenance
Special tools and equipment are required to maintain and carry out repairs on the climate system. Work of this type should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Refrigerant
Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant – R134a. This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The air conditioning system contains 1.76 lbs (800 g) of R134a. The systems uses PAG oil.
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Climate – menu settings (p. 123)
The climate system utilizes a number of sensors to help regulate the temperature and humidity level in the passenger compartment.
Sensor location
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The sunlight sensor is located on the top side of the dashboard.
NOTE
The sunlight sensor monitors which side of the car that is most exposed to sunlight. This can mean that the temperature may differ between the right and left-side air vents, even if the temperatures set for both sides of the passenger compartment are the same.
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The temperature sensor for the passenger compartment is located below the climate control panel.
The outside (ambient) temperature sensor is located on the door mirror.
The humidity sensor
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is located in the interior rearview mirror.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with clothing or other objects.
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
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The passenger compartment has been designed to be pleasant and comfortable, even for people with asthma and contact allergies.
Passenger compartment filter
Replace the cabin air filter with a new one at the recommended intervals. Please refer to your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet, or consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for these intervals. The filter should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should always be replaced with a new one.
NOTE
There are different types of cabin air filters.
Ensure that the correct type is installed.
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
A multifilter helps reduce gases and particles in the incoming air, thereby reducing the levels of odors and contaminants entering the vehicle. The air quality sensor detects increased levels of contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake closes and the air inside the passenger compartment is recirculated, i.e., no outside air enters the vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculated passenger compartment air.
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NOTE
Contact your Volvo retailer for IAQS air filter replacement intervals.
Materials used in the cabin
The materials used in the cabin have been developed to help minimize the amount of dust and make the cabin easier to keep clean. All floor mats can be easily removed for cleaning. Use car cleaning products recommended by Volvo. See
also the information in Cleaning the interior
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
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Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
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Climate – menu settings (p. 123)
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The Air Quality System (IAQS) consists of a multifilter and an air quality sensor. The filter helps remove gases and particles from the incoming air, thereby reducing the amounts of odors and contaminants entering the vehicle.
The air quality (p. 121) sensor detects increased
levels of contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake closes and the air inside the passenger compartment is recirculated, i.e., no outside air enters the vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculated passenger compartment air.
When the
the air quality sensor is always engaged.
Activate or deactivate this function in
Climate settings Interior air quality system
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NOTE
The air quality sensor should always be engaged in order to obtain the best air in the passenger compartment.
Recirculation is limited in cold weather to avoid fogging.
If the insides of the windows start fogging, disengage the air quality sensor.
Use the defroster function to increase airflow to the front, side, and rear windows.
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
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Max. defroster and electrically heated windshield
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The default settings for four of the climate system's (p. 120) functions can be changed in the
menu system.
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Blower speed (p. 127) in automatic mode (p. 127).
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Recirculation timer (p. 130) for passenger
compartment air.
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Automatic rear window defrosting (p. 99).
The optional Interior Air Quality System (p. 122) (IAQS).
The functions can also be returned to factory settings in the menu system.
See My Car – introduction (p. 71) for a descrip-
tion of the menu system.
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Electronic climate control (ECC) (p. 125)
The incoming air is distributed through a number of different vents in the passenger compartment.
Air distribution is fully automatic in
If desired, air distribution can be controlled man-
ually, see Air distribution – function (p. 129).
Air vents in the dashboard
Open
Closed
Horizontal airflow
Vertical airflow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost.
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Air vents in the door pillars
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Closed
Open
Horizontal airflow
Vertical airflow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost.
Direct the vents into the passenger compartment to help maintain the desired temperature in the rear seat.
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
Air distribution – table (p. 131)
Air distribution – recirculation (p. 130)
Max. defroster and electrically heated windshield
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ECC (Electronic Climate Control) helps maintain the selected temperature in the passenger compartment and the temperature can be set separately on the driver's and passenger's sides.
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The AUTO function (p. 127) automatically regu-
lates the temperature, air conditioning, blower speed, recirculation and air distribution.
Temperature control (p. 127), driver's side
Defroster (maximum effect), electrically heated windshield
Manual air distribution (p. 123)—floor
Manual air distribution—dashboard air vents
Manual air distribution—defroster
Heated rear window and door mirrors (p. 99)
Temperature control (p. 127), passenger's
side
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
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The front seat heating has three levels to increase comfort for the driver and passenger in cold weather.
The rear outboard seat heating has three levels to increase comfort for the passengers in cold weather.
Heated front seats *
Lowest heat level – one indicator light.
If no indicator lights are illuminated, the seat heating is switched off.
Seat heating will automatically switch off when the engine is switched off.
Starting the seat heating automatically
This setting starts heating the driver's seat (at the highest level) automatically when the engine is started if the ambient temperature is below approx. 50° F (10° C).
Activate/deactivate this function in the
MY CAR menu system, under
Settings Climate settings Auto start driver seat heater
.
Heated rear seats
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
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Electronic climate control (ECC) (p. 125)
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The current seat temperature setting is shown in the center console display
Press the lower section of the button repeatedly until the desired number of indicator lights illuminate:
Highest heat level – three indicator lights.
Medium heat level – two indicator lights.
Heat control for the outboard seating positions is done in the same way as for the front seats.
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When the vehicle is started, the most recent setting is resumed.
The blower should always be activated to help avoid condensation and fogging on the windows.
Temperature control
The temperatures on the driver and passenger sides can be set separately.
NOTE
If the blower is turned off completely, the air conditioning is disengaged, which may result in fogging on the windows.
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
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Electronic climate control (ECC) (p. 125)
NOTE
Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by selecting a higher/lower temperature than the actual temperature required.
Blower control
Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the blower speed. If
blower speed will be regulated automatically and this will override manual adjustment.
CLIMATE
and air distribution (p. 123).
If you select one or more manual functions, the other functions continue to be controlled
automatically. The air quality (p. 121) sensor is engaged
and all manual settings are switched off when
AUTO
is pressed. The display shows
AUTO CLIMATE
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Blower speed in automatic mode can be set under
Climate settings Automatic blower adjustment
. Choose between
Low
,
Normal
or
High
.
NOTE
Selecting the lowest blower speed may increases the risk of fog forming on the windows.
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
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The air conditioning function cools and dehumidifies the air in the passenger compartment.
When the indicator light in the button is on, the air conditioning is controlled automatically.
This cools/heats and dehumidifies the incoming air. When the indicator light in the button is off, the air conditioning is disengaged. Other functions are still controlled
automatically. When maximum defroster (p. 128)
is selected, the air conditioning system is set for maximum blower speed and dehumidifies the cabin as quickly as possible.
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
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Automatic climate control (p. 127)
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The heated windshield and max. defroster functions are used to clear the windshield and front side windows of condensation and ice as quickly as possible.
The selected settings are shown in the center console display
Electrical heating
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Max. defroster
Models without
an electrically heated windshield
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Press the button once to start defrosting/deicing the windshield and front side windows.
The indicator light (2) in the defroster button illuminates when the function is active.
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Press the button twice to switch off the defroster (the indicator light will switch off).
Models with
an electrically heated windshield
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If this feature is switched off, press the button once to start heating the windshield
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Symbol (1) will illuminate in the center console display.
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Press the button twice to start both the defroster and the windshield heating. Symbols (1) and (2) will illuminate in the center console display.
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If these features are on, press the button to switch them off. The symbols will no longer be displayed.
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1 If a "C" appears in the rear-view mirror when the button is pressed, the compass
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has to be recalibrated, see Digital compass
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NOTE
Triangular areas at the far sides of the windshield are not heated electrically and will take slightly longer to defrost/de-ice.
The heated windshield may affect the performance/range of e.g., transponders used to automatically pay highway tolls or other communication equipment.
The following occurs when the defroster/windshield heating functions have been activated:
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Blower speed increases automatically and
the air conditioning (p. 128) will switch on (if
not already on and if the passenger compartment blower is not turned off) to dehumidify the air in the passenger compartment. Air conditioning can be switched off by pressing the
AC
button.
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Recirculation (p. 130) will not function while
defrost is engaged.
The climate system will return to its previous settings when the defroster/windshield heating function is switched off.
, rear window and door mirror defrosters (p. 99) for additional infor-
mation.
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
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Automatic climate control (p. 127)
The air distribution function consists of three buttons.
Manual air distribution—defroster
Manual air distribution—dashboard air vents
Manual air distribution—floor
When a button is pressed, the corresponding figure will appear in the display with an arrow indicating which manual air flow has been selected
(see the following illustration). See also the air distribution chart (p. 131).
Air distribution is shown in the center console display
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
Air distribution – general (p. 123)
Air distribution – recirculation (p. 130)
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Recirculation can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, etc., from the passenger compartment.
The air in the passenger compartment is then recirculated, i.e., no air from outside the car is taken into the car when this function is activated. The indicator light in the button will illuminate when recirculation is selected.
If the air in the car recirculates for too long, there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows, especially in winter.
Timer
The timer function minimizes the risk of fogging, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected by automatically switching off the function after a certain length of time, depending on the ambient temperature. Activate/deactivate the function under
Climate settings
Recirculation timer
(p. 71) for a description of the menu system.
NOTE
When Defroster is selected, recirculation is always deactivated.
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
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Air distribution – general (p. 123)
Air distribution – function (p. 129)
Air distribution – table (p. 131)
Air distribution (p. 123) is selected using the
buttons in the center console climate panel.
Air distribution
Air to windows. Some air flows from the dashboard air vents. The air is not recirculated. Air conditioning is always engaged.
Use
To remove de-fog/deice the front side windows and windshield quickly.
Air to windshield and side windows. Some air flows from the air dashboard vents.
In cold or humid weather (blower speed should be moderate to high).
Airflow to windows and from dashboard air vents.
To ensure good comfort in warm, dry weather.
Airflow to the head and chest from the dashboard air vents.
To ensure efficient cooling in warm weather.
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Air distribution
Air to the floor and windows. Some air flows from the dashboard air vents.
Use
To ensure comfortable conditions and good defogging in cold or humid weather.
Air to floor and from dashboard air vents.
In sunny weather with cool outside temperatures.
Air to floor. Some air flows to the dashboard air vents and windows.
To warm or cool the feet.
Airflow to windows, from dashboard air vents and to the floor.
To cool the feet or provide warmer air to the upper body in cold weather or hot, dry weather.
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Related information
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Climate – general information (p. 120)
Air distribution – function (p. 129)
Max. defroster and electrically heated windshield
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