Volvo S40 Owner's Manual page 74

Timer
The timer function minimises the risk of icing,
misting and bad air if recirculation is
selected. See page 65, for how to activate/
deactivate the function. When the
Defroster (3) program is selected, recircula-
tion is deactivated.
3. Defroster
Quickly removes misting
and ice from the windscreen
and side windows. Air flows
to the windows at high fan
speed. The light in the
defroster button illuminates
when the function is active.
The following also takes place when the
defroster function is activated in order to pro-
vide maximum dehumidification in the pas-
senger compartment:
• the air conditioning (AC) is automatically
switched on (can be switched off with the
AC button (5)
• recirculation is automatically disengaged.
When the defroster is switched off the cli-
mate control returns to the previous settings.
4. Air distribution
The airflow can be distrib-
uted to the windows, dash-
board vents or floor by
pressing the air distribution
buttons.
A symbol on the display
above the climate control panel and an illumi-
nated light in the relevant button indicate
which function has been selected.
See the table on page 78.
5. AC – On/Off
ON: Air conditioning is on. It
is controlled by the system's
AUTO function. This way,
incoming air is cooled and
dehumidified.
OFF: Off.
When the defroster function is activated the
air conditioning is automatically switched on
(can be switched off with the AC button).
6. and 7. Heated front seats
(option on certain markets)
– Higher heat
Press the button once – both
lights illuminate.
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Manual climate control, AC
– Lower heat
Press the button twice – one light
illuminates.
– Heat off
Press the button three times – light not
illuminated.
8. Rear window and door mirror
defrosters
Use the defroster to quickly
remove misting and ice from
the rear window and door
mirrors. The rear window
and door mirrors are
defrosted simultaneously if
the button is pressed once. The function is
active if one lamp is illuminated in the button.
The function is switched off manually or
automatically. Switch off manually with one
press on the button. Automatic switching off
disconnects the rear window and door mir-
rors after 12-20 minutes depending on out-
side temperature.
During cold weather the defrosting also con-
tinues after 20 minutes in order to keep the
rear window and door mirrors free of ice and
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mist . The intensity of the defrosting can be
adapted to the outside temperature. This
function must be switched off manually.
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Depending on market and/or options
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