Volvo S60 Owner's Manual page 229

NOTE
Electrically heated windscreen is not avail-
able when the engine is auto-stopped, see
page 131.
The following also takes place in order to pro-
vide maximum dehumidification in the pas-
senger compartment:
•
the air conditioning is automatically
engaged
•
recirculation and the air quality system
are automatically disengaged.
NOTE
The noise level increases as the fan is
operating at max.
When the defroster is switched off the climate
control returns to the previous settings.
Heated steering wheel*
The heating of the steering
wheel is activated/deacti-
vated via a button in the cen-
tre console. For more infor-
mation, see page 88.
Recirculation
When recirculation is
engaged the orange lamp in
the button illuminates. The
function is selected to shut
out bad air, exhaust gases
etc. from the passenger
compartment. The air in the
passenger compartment is recirculated, i.e.
no outside air is taken into the car when this
function is activated.
IMPORTANT
If the air in the car recirculates for too long,
there is a risk of misting on the insides of
the windows.
Timer
With the timer function activated the system
will exit manually activated recirculation mode
according to a time that depends on the out-
side temperature. This reduces the risk of ice,
misting and bad air. Activate/deactivate the
function in the menu system MY CAR under
Settings Climate settings
Recirculation timer. For a description of the
menu system, see page 212.
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NOTE
When max. defroster is selected, recircula-
tion is always deactivated.
Air quality system*
The air quality system (IAQS) separates gases
and particles to reduce the levels of odours
and contaminants in the passenger compart-
ment. If the outside air is contaminated then
the air intake is closed and the air is recircula-
ted.
Activate/deactivate the function in the menu
system MY CAR under
settings Interior air quality
description of the menu system, see
page 212.
NOTE
The air quality sensor must always be ena-
bled to ensure the best air in the passen-
ger compartment.
In a cold climate recirculation is limited so
as to prevent misting.
In the event of misting, the air quality sen-
sor should be disengaged, and the
defroster functions for the windscreen and
side windows, as well as the rear window,
should be used.
*
Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Climate control
Settings Climate
system. For a
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