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General
Climate control
The car is equipped with electronic climate
control. The climate control system cools or
heats as well as dehumidifies the air in the
passenger compartment.
NOTE
The air conditioning system (AC) can be
switched off, see page 226, but to ensure
the best possible climate comfort in the
passenger compartment and to prevent
the windows from misting, it should always
be on.
Actual temperature
The temperature you select corresponds to
the physical experience with reference to fac-
tors such as air speed, humidity and solar
radiation etc. in and around the car.
The system includes a sun sensor which
detects on which side the sun is shining into
the passenger compartment. This means
that the temperature can differ between the
right and left-hand air vents despite the con-
trols being set for the same temperature on
both sides.
Only applies to ECC.
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Sensor location
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The sun sensor is located on the top side
of the dashboard.
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The temperature sensor for the passen-
ger compartment is located below the cli-
mate control panel.
•
The outside temperature sensor is
located on the door mirror.
•
The humidity sensor* is located by the
interior rearview mirror.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with
clothing or other objects.
Side windows and sunroof*
To ensure that the air conditioning works
optimally, the side windows, and sunroof* if
specified, should be closed.
Misting windows
Remove misting on the insides of the win-
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dows by primarily using the defroster func-
tion.
To reduce the risk of misting, keep the win-
dows clean and use window cleaner.
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Temporary shut-off of the air
conditioning
When the engine requires full power, e.g. for
full acceleration or driving uphill with a trailer,
the air conditioning can be temporarily
switched off. There may then be a temporary
increase in temperature in the passenger
compartment.
Condensation
In warm weather, condensation from the air
conditioning may drip under the car. This is
normal.
Ice and snow
Remove ice and snow from the climate con-
trol system air intake (the grille between the
bonnet and the windscreen).
Total airing function
The function opens/closes all side windows
simultaneously and can be used for example
to quickly air the car during hot weather, see
page 60.
Passenger compartment filter
All air entering the car's passenger compart-
ment is cleaned with a filter. This must be
replaced at regular intervals. Follow the Volvo
Service Programme for the recommended
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Climate control
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