General Information About Climate Control - Volvo V50 2004 Manual

Climate control

General information about climate control

Air conditioning – A/C
The climate control system cools or heats
and dehumidifies the air in the passenger
compartment. The car has either manual
(MCC) or automatic (ECC) climate control.
NOTE! The air conditioning can be switched
off, but for optimal air quality in the passenger
compartment and to prevent the windows
from misting it should always be on (even at
temperatures of 0-15°C.).
Misting on window interiors
Reduce the problem of fogging by wiping the
inside of the windows. Use a normal window
cleaner.
Ice and snow
Remove ice and snow from the climate
control air intake (the grille between the
bonnet and the windscreen).
Fault tracing
Your Volvo workshop has the instruments
and tools required for any fault tracing or
repair of your climate control system. Entrust
checks and repairs only to trained personnel.
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Refrigerant
Refrigerant R134a is in the air conditioning
system. This contains no chlorine, which
means it is harmless to the ozone layer. Only
use R134a when filling/changing refrigerant.
Have a Volvo workshop carry out this work.
Passenger compartment filter
All air which enters the passenger
compartment is cleaned by a filter. This must
be regularly replaced. Follow the Volvo
Service Programme for the recommended
replacement interval. If the car is used in a
severely contaminated environment, it may be
necessary to replace the filter more often.
NOTE! There are two different types of
passenger compartment ventilation filter.
Ensure that the correct filter is installed.
Display
There is a display above the climate control
panel. This is where the climate settings are
displayed.
Personal preferences
The climate control system can be set to two
functions:
• Fan speed to AUTO mode (only applies
to cars with ECC).
• Timer controlled recirculation of the air
in the passenger compartment.
For information about settings see page 57 .
Air vents in the dashboard
A. Open
B. Closed
C. Lateral airflow
D. Vertical airflow.
Aim the outer vents towards the front side
windows to remove misting.
Cold climates: Close the centre vents for the
most comfortable climate and best
demisting.