Volvo S40 Owner's Manual page 78

6. AC – On/Off (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).
NOTE
The climate control system's demisting
function with humidity sensor is significantly
reduced with the air conditioning in deacti-
vated mode ( OFF ), as well as with manually
selected air distribution and fan speed.
7. and 8. Heated front seats
(option on certain markets)
To activate front seat
heating:
– Higher heat:
Press the button once – both
lights illuminate.
– Lower heat:
Press the button twice – one light
illuminates.
– Heat off:
Press the button three times – light not
illuminated.
9. 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.
10. Temperature selector
The temperatures on the
driver and passenger sides
can be set independently.
Press the button once to
activate one side. Press
1
Depending on market and/or options
03 Climate control
Electronic climate control, ECC (option)
again to activate the other side. Press the
button a third time to activate both sides.
The active side is indicated by the button's
light and in the display above the climate
control panel.
When the car is started, the most recent set-
ting is resumed.
NOTE
Heating or cooling cannot be hastened by
selecting a higher or lower temperature than
the actual desired temperature.
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