Volvo 760 GLE Turbo 1986 Manual page 25

1986 Volvo 760 GLE, Turbo
Additional information and tips
The air conditioning compressor is engaged only if the temperature is above 46°F (+8°C).
In all three air conditioning positions the fan runs at speed 1 if the switch is at "0". This is a safety
measure to prevent formation of ice in the system.
When outside air isn't fresh
When the outside air is contaminated with exhaust gases, smoke, etc. (as when driving through a tunnel),
move the lever to
compartment from outside. Do not, however, leave the lever in this position for more that 10-15
minutes, since hardly any fresh air is being supplied.
Regulate the temperature with the temperature control lever.
pg. 23 Heating and ventilation
Automatic climate control system
Air to floor louvers. Min fan speed. No air conditioning. Air at ambient temperature circulates.
Automatic control of temperature and air distribution. No air conditioning. (The passenger
compartment temperature can never be less than the ambient temperature.)
All air distributed to the windshield and side windows. Max fan speed.
Min fan speed
Fan speed automatically controlled
Max fan speed
Automatic control at air distribution
Air to floor and panel louvers. Automatic control of fan speed. Air supplied from panel louvers is
slightly colder than air released at foot level.
Note! Apart from the
above 95°F (+35°C) or the passenger compartment temperature is above 64°F(+18°C.)
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for a few minutes. In this position very little air is drawn in to the passenger
position, the fan only operates when the temperature of the engine coolant is