Climate Control; General Information On Climate Control - Volvo V50 Owner's Manual

Climate control

General information on climate control

Air conditioning
The climate control system cools or heats,
and dehumidifies the air entering the
passenger compartment. The car is equipped
with either manual (A/C) or electronic climate
control (ECC).
NOTE! The air conditioning can be switched
off, but for optimum air quality in the
passenger compartment and to prevent the
windows from misting up, it should always be
on (even at temperatures of 0-15 °C).
Misting windows
Reduce the problem of windows misting up
on the inside by cleaning the windows. Use a
regular 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
An authorised Volvo workshop has the instru-
ments and tools required for any fault tracing
or repair of your climate control system.
Entrust checks and repairs only to trained
personnel.
Refrigerant
The air conditioning system contains R134a
refrigerant. This refrigerant contains no
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chlorine, which means that it is harmless to
the ozone layer. The system must only be
charged with R134a refrigerant. Have an
authorised Volvo workshop carry out this
work.
Passenger compartment filter
All air which enters the passenger
compartment is first cleaned by a filter. This
filter must be replaced regularly. Follow the
Volvo Service Programme for the recom-
mended replacement intervals. If the car is
used in a severely contaminated environment,
it may be necessary to replace the filter more
often.
NOTE! There are several different types of
passenger compartment filter. Ensure that
the correct filter is installed.
Display
There is a display above the climate control
panel that displays climate control settings.
Personal preferences
You can set preferences for two climate
control functions:
• Fan speed in AUTO mode (applies only to
cars with ECC).
• Recirculation timer for passenger
compartment air.
For information about these settings, see
page 63.
Air vents in the dashboard
A. Open
B. Closed
C. Lateral airflow
D. Vertical airflow
Aim the outer vents towards the side
windows to remove misting.
Cold weather: Close the centre vents for
optimum comfort and best demisting.