Volvo V50 Owner's Manual page 72

Recirculation
Recirculation can be used to
shut out bad air, exhaust
fumes, etc. from the
passenger compartment.
The air in the passenger
compartment is recirculated.
No outside air is taken into the car when this
function is activated. If the air in the car recir-
culates for too long, there is a risk of misting
on the insides of the windows.
Timer
The timer function minimises the risk of icing,
misting and bad air if recirculation is selected.
See Personal Preferences, page 63, for how
to activate and deactivate the function.
NOTE! When Defroster (4) is selected, recir-
culation is always deactivated.
Air quality system (option)
(same button as recircu-
lation)
The air quality system
consists of a multi-filter and
a sensor. The filter separates
gases and particles to
reduce the levels of odours and pollution in
the passenger compartment. When the
sensor detects polluted outside air, the air
intakes are closed and the air in the
passenger compartment is recirculated.
A green LED (A) lights in the button when the
air quality sensor is active.
Activating the air quality sensor:
• Press the AUTO button (1) to activate the
air quality sensor (normal setting).
Or:
Switch between three functions by pressing
repeatedly the recirculation button.
• Air quality sensor engaged - LED (A)
lights.
• No recirculation engaged, provided it is
not required for cooling in hot weather -
LED not lit.
• Recirculation engaged - LED (M) lights.
Keep in mind the following:
• As a rule, the air quality sensor should
always be engaged.
• Recirculation is limited in cold weather to
avoid misting.
• If the insides of the windows start misting
up, disengage the air quality sensor.
• The defroster function for the front, side
and rear windows can also be used to
demist the windows.
Climate control
Defroster
Defroster quickly removes
misting and ice from the
windscreen and side
windows. Air flows to the
windows at high fan speed.
The LED in the defroster
button lights when the function is active. The
air conditioning system gives maximum
dehumidification. The air is not recirculated.
Air distribution
The airflow can be
distributed to the windows,
dashboard vents or floor by
pressing the air distribution
buttons.
A symbol on the display
above the climate control panel and a lit LED
in the button indicate which function has
been selected.
See the table on page 73.
AC— ON/OFF
The air conditioning system
is controlled automatically by
the system when the ON
LED is lit. This way, incoming
air is sufficiently cooled and
dehumidified. When the
OFF LED lights, the air conditioning system is
always disengaged. Other functions are still
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