2025-2026 Volvo EX40 SUV Interior comfort and climate User Manual
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4. Interior comfort and climate  
Get familiar with your car's interior and the controls for seat adjustment, climate and windows.  
Your car is equipped with multiple features to assist you in your driving. While some features are mainly for comfort, others im-  
prove visibility. Reading this section of the manual can assist in making your driving experience more comfortable.  
4.1. Interior  
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Get to know the interior's layout and its practical features, such as cup holders and charging ports for your  
devices.  
Interior walk-through  
There are a few places and components whose names and locations are good to know, as they are referenced throughout the  
manual.  
The passenger compartment is divided into the front and rear passenger compartment.  
Passenger  
compartment  
The boot, or cargo area, is the space behind the rear seats, which you typically access from behind the car.  
Boot  
The dashboard refers to the whole set of panels and components in front of the driver and front passenger. It  
has some of your car's main interaction areas, such as the displays, steering wheel, air vents and glove box.  
Dashboard  
The tunnel console sits between the front seats. Here you'll find a storage compartment, a wireless charger,  
an electrical socket, USB sockets and a cup holder.  
There are also USB ports in the front  
and rear parts of the tunnel console.  
Tunnel console  
Each door has its own set of controls for windows and locks.  
Door control panel  
Note  
There's a backup key reader in the bottom of the tunnel console's cup holder.  
One of the detectors for the alarm is located under the reader. Avoid leaving coins, keys and other metal objects on the  
reader as this may trigger the alarm.  
4.1.1. Using the wireless charger  
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Use the wireless charger to charge Qi-certified devices, such as a phone.  
To use the wireless charger, your device should be certified to the Qi wireless charging standard. Also make sure that wireless  
charging is enabled on both the device[1] and on the charger itself. You can enable the charger in the centre display.  
Warning  
Wireless charging may affect the operation of a pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. If you have one, consult  
your doctor before using the wireless charging system.  
Important  
NFC cards and charging  
Do not place cards with NFC[2], such as electronic payment cards, between the wireless charger and the device when us-  
ing the charging function. This could damage them.  
If you have any cards or other sensitive items in your phone case, remove them before charging or make sure that they  
aren’t between your phone and the charger.  
Before charging a device, make sure there are no other objects on the charger.  
1. Place the device in the middle of the charger.  
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The device starts charging and the charging symbol appears in the centre display's status bar.  
Warning  
Never leave your phone on the wireless charger when you leave the car.  
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Note  
You may experience differing results when charging different devices. For example, the time it takes before charging  
starts and how quickly a device is fully charged.  
Your device might get hot during charging. This is normal and nothing to worry about. If the device's battery  
temperature becomes too high, charging is deactivated.  
If the device doesn't charge  
A notification appears in the centre display if the charging system detects something wrong with the charging. If this happens,  
there are some steps you can try:  
Make sure you have enabled the charger in the centre display.  
Make sure there are no items on the charger apart from the device you want to charge.  
Lift the device and then place it back in the middle of the charger.  
Remove any cases or covers from the device.  
Disable the device's NFC function if it has one.  
[1]  
Many Qi-certified devices are always enabled  
[2]  
Near Field Communication  
4.1.2. Enabling the wireless charger  
You can enable or disable the wireless charger in the centre display.  
The charger has to be enabled before you start using it.  
1. Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
2. Go to Controls → More → Wireless device charging.  
3. Turn the charger on.  
4.1.3. USB ports  
You can use your car's USB ports to charge a phone, tablet or other device.  
Location of the USB ports  
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There are two USB ports inside the storage space in the tunnel console.  
There are also two USB ports in the rear part of the tunnel console.  
Using the USB ports  
Some devices may become hot during charging. This is normal.  
The ports are usually disabled if you leave the car. If you leave the car unlocked, the ports will remain active for a while longer.  
Important  
When using the USB ports, make sure you place the connected device where it won't injure any of the passengers in the  
event of heavy braking or a collision.  
Note  
Always disconnect devices from the ports when not in use.  
Devices connected to a 12 V socket may be activated when you use preconditioning or even when the car is turned off.  
Tip  
You can also activate reduced alarm sensitivity to keep the ports active for a while after leaving the car.  
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USB port specifications  
The power output of the USB ports depends on the device you are charging. The voltage and current is modulated to what is  
accepted by your device.  
Type C socket  
Version 3.1  
Voltage supply 5 V  
Current supply max. 3.0 A  
4.1.4. 12 V socket  
You can use a 12 V socket to power various electrical devices, such as a cooler box.  
The 12 V electrical socket in the tunnel console  
For the socket to supply current, the car needs to be powered on.  
The car turns off power to the socket automatically when you leave the car. If you leave the car unlocked, the socket remains  
active for a while longer.  
The socket also stays active for a few more minutes if you turn on reduced alarm sensitivity before locking and leaving the car.  
Note  
Always disconnect devices from the socket and close the cover when not in use.  
Devices connected to a 12 V socket may be activated when you use preconditioning or even when the car is turned off.  
Some devices may become hot when charged through the 12 V socket. This is normal for many devices.  
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Warning  
Failure to observe the following instructions could cause damage or personal injury.  
Do not use electrical devices with large, heavy plugs. They can damage the socket or come loose while driving.  
Do not use electrical devices that could interfere with the car's systems, such as the radio receiver.  
Only connect undamaged and fully working devices that meet all relevant safety standards[1]  
Keep an eye on connected devices to prevent damage or injury if they malfunction.  
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Do not connect adaptors or extension cables to the 12 V socket as these can override the socket's safety features.  
Do not expose the socket, connectors or connected devices to water or other liquids.  
Do not touch or use the socket if it appears to be damaged or has come into contact with water or other liquids.  
Power rating  
Important  
The maximum power draw is 120 W (10 A).  
[1]  
CE marking, UL marking or similar compliance marking.  
4.1.5. Sun visors  
There are sun visors overhead in front of the driver's seat and the front passenger seat.  
The visors can be folded down and angled to the side when necessary.  
There is a covered mirror in the sun visor. The mirror light comes on automatically when you open the cover.  
There is also a clip on the sun visor which can be used to conveniently place cards or tickets, for example.  
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4.2. Climate  
Your car has the ability to provide a comfortable climate in the passenger compartment. It will cool, heat and  
dehumidify the air for you when needed. There are also built-in features which will provide good air quality.  
This section of the manual covers the various climate features in your car, such as air conditioning, climate modes and heating  
options.  
4.2.1. Climate controls  
You can control the car's interior climate through various means, from both inside the car as well as from  
your phone.  
Centre display and defroster buttons on the button panel below the centre display  
You can control the car's interior climate here:  
The centre display  
The button panel below the centre display.  
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Tip  
Use the mobile app for the car to remotely precondition your car. That way, you can ensure a comfortable interior climate  
when you enter the car.  
4.2.1.1. Activating seat heating  
You can activate the seat heating via the comfort view in the centre display. There are three levels of heating  
to choose from.  
In colder temperatures, it's nice to heat your seat for a more comfortable driving experience. You can activate and adjust the  
seat heating via the centre display.  
Warning  
Seat heating should not be used by individuals who:  
have difficulties sensing temperature shifts due to sensory loss.  
have trouble controlling the seat heating settings.  
1. Open the comfort view for the seat by pressing the corresponding seat symbol  
2. Select your preferred heating level.  
in the bottom bar.  
To close the comfort view, press the downward arrowhead symbol in the bottom bar.  
Tip  
Rear seat heating  
Passengers can control their seat heating via physical buttons on the back of the tunnel console. Their seat heating can  
also be controlled from the centre display. Press the fan symbol  
heating settings.  
in the bottom bar and go to Rear to access the seat  
Automatic seat heating  
In cold weather you may appreciate the automatic seat heating. Go to climate settings to turn on automatic activation.  
4.2.1.2. Activating the steering wheel heating  
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Steering wheel heating can be controlled via the centre display. You can activate it manually or set it to  
automatic activation.  
In colder temperatures, it's nice to heat your steering wheel for a more comfortable driving experience. You can activate and ad-  
just the steering wheel heating via the centre display.  
1. Press the driver side's seat symbol in the bottom bar  
2. Select your preferred steering wheel heating level.  
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Tip  
Automatic steering wheel heating  
In cold weather you may appreciate the automatic steering wheel heating. Go to climate settings to turn on automatic  
activation.  
4.2.2. Climate settings  
In climate settings, you can choose which functions should automatically activate when the car turns on.  
You can access the climate settings by pressing the fan symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to settings  
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There are a number of climate functions you can set to automatically turn on and set the heat level for. These include:  
Seat heating  
Steering wheel heating  
Rear defroster  
4.2.3. Temperature and air conditioning  
By using the automatic climate settings, your car's climate system aims to always provide you with a  
comfortable interior environment. However, if you want to, you can always make adjustments to your liking.  
The auto climate mode provides a comfortable interior environment in most circumstances. However, adjustments can always  
be made. For example, you can make changes to the temperature settings, let different climate zones have their own settings  
and change the settings for the air conditioning.  
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Note  
In certain circumstances, the air coming from the air vents might not be as cool as expected. The need for cooling is  
distributed between the battery and the passenger compartment. This helps to provide good conditions for the battery's  
performance and range.  
4.2.3.1. Activating air conditioning  
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies the incoming air.  
When you select the air conditioning it automatically activates or deactivates to maintain the set temperature.  
For the air conditioning to work efficiently, windows, doors and the boot need to be closed.  
1.  
Press the fan symbol  
in the bottom bar.  
2. Press the air conditioning symbol  
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4.2.3.2. Setting temperature  
You can change the temperature in the passenger compartment via the centre display.  
1. Press the temperature in the bottom bar.  
2. Use the plus or minus symbol to adjust the temperature.  
4.2.3.3. Synchronising temperature  
By default, the driver's temperature setting is used for all climate zones. However, each climate zone can also  
have its own individual setting. You can switch between the two options by desynchronising and  
synchronising the temperature.  
1. Press the temperature setting in the bottom bar.  
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2. Press the synchronisation symbol  
to desynchronise the temperature.  
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The climate zones are desynchronised and the desynchronisation symbol appears.  
3. Press the desynchronisation symbol  
to resynchronise the temperature.  
Tip  
The temperature setting is also desynchronised when the passenger sets a different temperature on their side.  
4.2.4. Air distribution and climate modes  
The general air distribution is decided by the selected climate mode and settings. There are also air vents that  
offer additional adjustability of the airflow throughout the car.  
Adjustable air vents  
The locations of the adjustable air vents  
The adjustable air vents can be redirected to control the direction of the airflow.  
Climate modes  
There are two climate modes – automatic and manual. The automatic mode takes care of most adjustments and climate func-  
tions for you. However, in manual mode, you can control more of the available adjustments and functions yourself.  
You can also turn the climate system off completely.  
Important  
Condensation risk  
Turning the climate system off completely may cause condensation on the windows, which could affect visibility.  
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Your car has an eco climate function which prioritises the car's range over climate-related features.  
The climate modes and their settings are available in the centre display's climate view.  
4.2.4.1. Adjusting air vents  
Adjustments to the air vents are done in the centre display as well as by using the physical air vent knobs.  
You can change the air flow direction via the climate view in the centre display or physically using the air vent knobs on the air  
vents.  
To open the air vent, turn the physical air vent knob. This allows the air to flow.  
Redirecting air flow via the centre display  
1. Press the fan symbol  
in the bottom bar.  
2. Press the air flow symbols to select your preferred air flow direction.  
Redirecting the air flow physically  
3. Move the physical air vent knobs to redirect the airflow.  
Tip  
If you choose a specific air flow direction in the centre display while auto climate mode is active, the climate system will  
change to manual mode. You can always go back to auto climate mode again by selecting Auto in the climate view.  
4.2.4.2. Activating auto climate mode  
When you activate auto climate mode, the climate system controls several of its functions automatically.  
Note  
The automatically-regulated climate control system is deactivated when the air distribution is changed manually or when  
maximum defroster is activated.  
1. Press the fan symbol  
in the bottom bar.  
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2. Press Auto.  
3. You can change the fans' power level and the temperature if you prefer.  
4.2.4.3. Activating manual climate mode  
If you activate manual climate mode, you can set your preferred airflow direction.  
1. Press the fan symbol in the bottom bar  
2. Select Manual.  
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3. Choose your preferred airflow direction and fan power level.  
4.2.4.4. Activating eco climate  
Your car has an eco climate function which prioritises the car's range over climate-related features.  
When eco climate is active, the heating, cooling and air conditioning functions are limited.  
Note  
Problems with misting may occur as the air conditioning function that adjusts humidity is limited when eco climate is  
active. When the air conditioning function is limited, it can also affect the air quality, especially in the rear seats as the air  
recirculation increases.  
1. Press the fan symbol  
in the bottom bar.  
2. Press the eco climate symbol  
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4.2.5. Ice, condensation and defrosters  
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In cold conditions, ice and condensation can obstruct visibility. Your car is equipped with defrosters, a heated  
rear windscreen and heated wing mirrors to prevent that from happening.  
There are defrosters placed by the windows and windscreen. The wing mirrors heat up at the same time as the rear windscreen.  
Combined, these functions aim to ensure good visibility.  
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4.2.5.1. Activating max defroster  
To quickly remove condensation and ice from the front windscreen and windows, you can activate max  
defroster.  
Max defroster button on the button panel below the centre display  
Max defroster raises the fan speed and temperature. Air conditioning is activated and air recirculation is unavailable while max  
defroster is active. When max defroster is turned off again, the climate settings return to their previous levels.  
Note  
When max defroster uses the high fan speed, the noise level of the fans increases.  
You can activate the max defroster via both the centre display and the button panel below the centre display.  
Activating via the button panel  
1.  
Press the max defroster button  
once to activate the max defroster.  
2. Press the button again to deactivate the max defroster.  
Activating via the centre display  
3. Press the fan symbol in the bottom bar  
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4. Press the max defroster symbol  
to activate the max defroster.  
5. Press the symbol again to turn it off.  
4.2.5.2. Activating rear windscreen and wing mirror heating  
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Activate the rear windscreen and wing mirror heating to get rid of condensation and ice.  
Rear defroster button on the button panel below the centre display  
You can activate the rear windscreen and wing mirror heating via both the centre display and the button panel below the centre  
display.  
Activating via the centre display  
1. Press the fan symbol in the bottom bar  
.
2. Press the rear defroster symbol  
.
Activating via the button panel  
3. Press the rear defroster button  
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Tip  
Automatic rear defroster  
In climate settings, you can set the rear defroster to automatically turn on when you start the car in cold conditions.  
Press in the climate view and go to Rear defroster.  
4.2.6. Interior climate when parked  
You can precondition your car so that the passenger compartment is prepared for your next trip. You can  
also keep certain climate features active when you are parked.  
Preconditioning  
Preconditioning automatically activates the auto climate mode to heat up or cool down the passenger compartment to a com-  
fortable temperature before you enter your car.  
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You can schedule single and recurring preconditioning timers in the centre display or via the mobile app for the car.  
Preconditioning automatically deactivates when the scheduled time is reached or you begin driving.  
You can also start preconditioning without scheduling a timer. This can be done in the centre display or via the app.  
For preconditioning to be available, the traction battery must be sufficiently charged. If preconditioning is started when your car  
is not connected for charging, the car's range will be affected.  
For preconditioning to be available, the car must have a sufficient amount of fuel in the fuel tank. If the fuel level in the car is too  
low, the heater will switch off.  
Note  
When preconditioning in a hot climate, condensation might drip under the car. This is normal.  
Keeping climate active while parked  
You can maintain a comfortable climate in the car while you are away from it by using the keep climate active function. You can  
activate the function via the centre display.  
Note  
Parking climate functions automatically turn off when their maximum running time is reached.  
Warning  
Never leave a child or pet unattended in your car. You are responsible for their safety and well-being. Some regions have  
laws prohibiting people or pets being left inside a locked vehicle.  
4.2.6.1. Setting a preconditioning timer  
You can set and activate a timer to precondition your car for a specific departure time. If you want to, you can  
set it to repeat on certain days.  
Setting a preconditioning timer allows your car to heat up or cool down the passenger compartment before your scheduled de-  
parture time. You can set the timer to occur just once or to repeat on a weekly schedule.  
1. Press the fan symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Timers.  
2. Go to Climate timers → Add timer.  
3. Choose a departure time.  
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The timer is set.  
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Setting a timer to repeat  
4. Turn Repeat weekly on to set a weekly schedule and select one or more weekdays.  
5. Press Save.  
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The timer will start preconditioning according to the schedule you have decided.  
You can activate an already existing timer under Timers.  
4.2.6.2. Keeping climate active while parked  
You can activate the keep climate active function to maintain a comfortable climate in the car while you are  
away from it.  
Note  
The keep climate function will automatically turn off when the maximum running time is reached, the car's battery level is  
too low or you start a new drive cycle. If you activate it when your car's battery level is already low, the maximum running  
time will be less.  
1. Press the fan symbol in the bottom bar  
2. Go to Timers → Keep climate active.  
3. Press Start.  
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Press Stop to turn it off again.  
4.2.7. Air quality  
Your car is designed to provide a pleasant and healthy interior climate. Air filtering helps to remove odours,  
substances and particles from the passenger compartment.  
Passenger compartment air filter  
The air going into the passenger compartment is first filtered through the climate control system. To ensure high performance,  
the filter needs to be replaced regularly. If the filter is exposed to intense use, such as prolonged driving through areas of smog  
or dust clouds, then the filter needs to be changed more frequently. If you are uncertain about what kind of filter to use, contact  
Volvo support.  
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Air quality system  
The air in the passenger compartment is purified by:  
filtering allergy and asthma-inducing substances.  
removing gases and particles to reduce odours.  
removing air contaminants such as particles.  
If the air quality sensors detect contaminants in the outside air, the air intake closes and internal air recirculation activates.  
CleanZone  
CleanZone indicates whether conditions for good air quality are met or not.  
4.2.7.1. Air quality indication  
The air quality tab in the centre display's climate view provides you with information on the air quality both  
inside and outside of the car.  
Information in the air quality tab indicates the quality of the inside and outside air. A sensor measures the content of particles  
smaller than 2.5 µm in the passenger compartment. The information on the content of contaminants outside the car is provided  
by an external service and is based on modelled data.  
Tip  
For some regions, information on pollen levels is available. Press Air quality and pollen to see more detailed information.  
4.2.7.2. Air cleaning  
To provide good air quality, your car is equipped with different air cleaning capabilities.  
Your car has multiple functions to ensure good air quality. Some of these are passive and some can be controlled in the centre  
display.  
4.2.7.3. CleanZone  
CleanZone is an air quality function that controls and indicates whether all conditions for providing good air  
quality are met or not.  
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You can find information regarding the air quality in the climate view. CleanZone is obtained if all conditions to provide a good  
air quality in the passenger compartment are met. If it can’t be obtained, you can see in the centre display which condition is  
still not met.  
4.2.7.4. Activating air recirculation  
Air recirculation helps you keep out harmful or foul-smelling air from the passenger compartment. In some  
cases, it's activated automatically but you can also activate it manually in the climate view.  
By default, the climate system automatically decides whether to recirculate the air depending on certain environmental condi-  
tions. If the air quality sensor notices that the exterior air is polluted, your car will automatically close the air intake and instead  
recycle the air in the passenger compartment. You can also manually activate constant air recirculation to close the air intake if  
you want to.  
Important  
If the air is recirculated for a long period of time, condensation can fog up the windows, which can affect visibility.  
Note  
Air recirculation is unavailable while max defroster is active.  
If activated manually, air recirculation will time out after a while.  
In colder climates, air recirculation may not activate due to a risk of mist.  
1. Press the fan symbol  
in the bottom bar.  
2. Press the recirculation symbol  
.
4.2.8. Climate system  
Your car's climate system aims to provide everyone in the car with a comfortable environment using  
electronic climate control.  
All climate control system functions are controlled via the centre display.  
Your car uses sensors to automatically control different capabilities that are designed to offer a comfortable interior climate at  
all times.  
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Note  
If the battery charge drops below 3%, the climate system will switch off to save energy.  
4.2.8.1. Climate zones  
Your car's passenger compartment is divided into different climate zones. These zones enable passengers to  
set their own preferred temperature to enjoy a comfortable environment.  
Climate zones  
There are different climate zones in your car's passenger compartment. All zones are directly synced to the driver's preferred cli-  
mate settings by default. However, the rear zones can have their own individual temperature setting.  
4.2.8.2. Perceived and actual temperature  
Your temperature perception is affected by more factors than the actual temperature of the air around you.  
Knowing the difference between perceived and actual temperature can benefit your climate comfort  
experience.  
Whether the air in your car feels warm or cold depends on its temperature as well as several other factors. These factors include  
your own body temperature, airflow and humidity in the car and whether you're exposed to direct sunlight. When you adjust  
the temperature setting, the car considers some of the factors contributing to your perceived temperature. The car then continu-  
ously adapts its climate functions to make the interior climate feel like the temperature you selected. This means that the actual  
temperature in your car can differ from the temperature you selected, giving you a more consistent climate comfort experience.  
Your car takes exposure to sunlight into consideration when regulating the climate in the car. For example, if the sun hits the  
driver's side, it can adjust the airflow and temperature to balance the perceived temperature on that side.  
4.2.8.3. Climate sensors  
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There are several climate sensors located inside and outside of your car. These sensors help to provide a  
comfortable climate in the passenger compartment.  
For the interior sensors to be able to perform as intended, it's important that you don't cover them.  
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The interior climate sensors  
Moisture sensor in the rear-view mirror console.  
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Sunlight sensor on the upper side of the dashboard.  
Passenger compartment temperature sensor under the centre display.  
Airborne particulate matter sensor on the underside of the glove box.  
The exterior ambient temperature sensor is located in the right wing mirror.  
4.2.8.4. Heaters  
If the ambient temperature is lower than the temperature you prefer in your car, the heating system can help  
provide a comfortable interior climate.  
Parking heater  
The parking heater is powered by the car's traction battery. It is used to heat the battery and for heating the passenger compart-  
ment during preconditioning.  
Note  
Make sure that the battery has sufficient charge when the parking heater is used. If the charge level in the battery is too  
low, the heater will switch off.  
Auxiliary heater  
The auxiliary heater is powered by the car's traction battery. It starts and is controlled automatically when heating is required  
while the car is being driven. It switches off automatically when the car is turned off.  
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4.3. Windows and glass panes  
Your car has several different windows and glass panes. The windscreen is laminated for added safety and  
security.  
Any laminated windows, except for the windscreen and panoramic roof, are labelled with a laminated glass symbol.  
Panoramic roof  
The panoramic roof is divided into two glass sections. You can open the front part vertically or horizontally using the control in  
the overhead console, whereas the rear section is fixed roof glass.  
4.3.1. Operating the windows  
You can use the power switches in the door panels to operate the windows. The switches in the driver door  
can control all of the windows in your car.  
Warning  
Always consider the safety risks while operating the windows. The car's moving parts can cause injury to children or  
other occupants, as well as damage to objects.  
Make sure you have a clear view of the windows you operate.  
Do not allow children to play with the window controls.  
Never leave children alone in the car.  
Always switch off the power supply to the power windows by taking all of the keys with you when leaving the  
driver's seat.  
Never put an object or body part through an open window, even if the car's electrical system is fully disconnected.  
All of the windows have built-in pinch protection to help prevent injuries. Be sure to read the relevant information on pinch pro-  
tection in its separate section of the manual.  
To use the power windows, you need to be sitting in the driver's seat and have a key with you inside the car.  
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Note  
Situations where the windows can't be opened  
The windows cannot be opened at speeds above approximately 180 km/h (112 mph) but they can be closed.  
At very low temperatures, the windows might freeze in place and you won't be able to operate them.  
1.  
Use the switches to open or close the windows:  
A slight push or pull allows you to manually operate the window until you release the switch.  
If you push or pull the switch fully, the window automatically moves even if you release the switch. Stop it by moving  
the switch in the opposite direction.  
Tip  
Operating all of the windows at the same time  
If you're carrying a key, you can open or close all of the windows at the same time by holding a finger against the indent-  
ation on the outside of the door handle. You can also press and hold the locking button on your standard key.  
Noise reduction  
One way to reduce wind noise when the rear windows are open is to also open the front windows slightly.  
Child lock  
You can disable the rear window controls. This prevents rear seat passengers from operating the windows.  
Note  
If automatic window movement or pinch protection isn't working properly, you may need to reset the windows. You can  
learn how to do this in a separate section of the manual.  
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4.3.2. Operating the panoramic roof  
You can open and close the panoramic roof and the sun blind to control how much air or sunlight you let in.  
You can operate the panoramic roof and the sun blind by using the touch-sensitive control in the overhead console.  
By touching or swiping over the control in different ways you can:  
open and close the sun blind  
tilt the front part of the panoramic roof to open it in the vent position  
retract the panoramic roof partially or fully  
close the panoramic roof.  
Note  
Remember to remove ice and snow before opening the panoramic roof. Take care not to scratch surfaces or damage  
trims.  
At very low temperatures, the panoramic roof might freeze in place and you won't be able to operate it.  
Opening the vent position  
Tap anywhere on the control.  
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The panoramic roof tilts open to the vent position.  
Closing the vent position  
From the vent position, tap anywhere on the control.  
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The panoramic roof closes.  
Opening the sun blind  
Swipe backwards once over the control.  
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The sun blind opens.  
Opening the panoramic roof  
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Swipe backwards twice over the control.  
The roof opens partially.  
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Swipe backwards three times over the control.  
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The roof opens fully.  
Closing the sun blind and panoramic roof  
Swipe forwards over the control.  
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The sun blind and the panoramic roof close.  
Tip  
Closing the sun blind automatically  
You can turn on Auto-close sunroof curtain in settings to make the sun blind close automatically after 15 minutes if  
the car is parked and locked in warm weather. This helps ensure a comfortable passenger compartment temperature  
and protects the car's upholstery from fading in the sun.  
Operating all of the windows at the same time  
If you're carrying a key, you can open or close all of the windows at the same time by holding a finger against the in-  
dentation on the outside of the door handle. You can also press and hold the locking button on your standard key.  
Warning  
Always consider the safety risks while operating the panoramic roof. The car's moving parts can cause injury to  
children or other occupants, as well as damage to objects.  
Make sure you have a clear view of the panoramic roof when operating it.  
Do not allow children to play with the panoramic roof controls.  
Never leave children alone in the car.  
Always switch off the power supply to the power windows by taking all of the keys with you when leaving the  
driver's seat.  
Never put an object or body part through an open window or panoramic roof, even if the car's electrical system is  
fully disconnected.  
Do not open the panoramic roof when load carriers are fitted.  
Do not place any heavy objects on the panoramic roof.  
Note  
If pinch protection for the panoramic roof isn't working properly, contact an authorised Volvo workshop.  
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4.3.3. Pinch protection  
To help prevent injuries from power-operated windows and other moving parts, your car has a built-in pinch  
protection system. Occupants should also keep proper user practices in mind to reduce the risk of getting  
caught between moving or closing parts.  
If something is blocking the window or panoramic roof when it's closing, it will stop and then slightly reverse, allowing you to  
remove what's in the way. The boot is covered by pinch protection in a similar way when opening or closing.  
Warning  
Always consider the safety risks while operating the windows. The car's moving parts can cause injury to children or  
other occupants, as well as damage to objects.  
Make sure you have a clear view of the windows you operate.  
Do not allow children to play with the window controls.  
Never leave children alone in the car.  
Never put an object or body part through an open window, even if the car's electrical system is fully disconnected.  
If the automatic closing of a window stops due to obstructions, such as ice, you can still try to close the window manually by  
continuing to pull the control switch. However, always try to remove the source of the obstruction first and make sure nothing  
is blocking the path of the window before trying to close it again.  
If there is a problem with the pinch protection for the power windows, you can try to solve the issue by resetting them.  
If pinch protection for the panoramic sun roof isn't working properly, contact an authorised Volvo workshop.  
Warning  
The power window pinch protection may not work properly if the car loses track of the current window position. The  
window positions are recalibrated when you reset the automatic window movement. Always reset it to make sure the  
window positions are correctly calibrated if:  
the car has lost power, for instance if the 12 V battery has been disconnected.  
the automatic window movement does not work properly.  
This restores the automatic window functionality and re-enables the pinch protection function.  
4.3.4. Resetting windows  
If you're experiencing issues with a power-operated window, you may need to reset it. This allows the car to  
recalibrate their position, restoring both pinch protection and automatic movement.  
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Warning  
The pinch protection system might not work properly until the window has been reset after losing calibration.  
If the 12 V battery has been disconnected, a reset is required for pinch protection to work.  
Note  
If the panoramic roof isn't working properly, contact an authorised Volvo workshop.  
Before resetting a window, make sure it's fully closed.  
Resetting window  
1. Pull the window switch upwards to the manual position three times, towards the closed position.  
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Recalibration is now done, re-enabling both pinch protection and the automatic window movement.  
Check to make sure that the window operates correctly after following the reset steps. The window should close completely  
when you pull the switch all the way and release. If the problem persists, contact an authorised Volvo workshop.  
4.4. Seats  
The seats are all designed to provide comfort and safety. Adjust the seats, activate comfort functions, and  
make sure to sit properly.  
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The seats of the car have a range of features to provide comfort, safety and flexibility.  
In this section of the manual, you'll get to know the comfort features and adjustments available for the car seats. This includes  
features such as the seats' positional adjustments and how to fold the rear seats to get more space for stowing. At the same  
time, you will learn the essentials of how to use these features safely and properly.  
For more information about the passive safety functions of the seats and to learn how to accommodate them through proper  
seating, there is a separate safety section in this manual.  
4.4.1. Front seats  
The front seats have plenty of adjustability to increase comfort.  
Adjustability  
The seats have the following adjustment options:  
Driver seat cushion tilt  
Extending seat cushion  
Seat position  
Lumbar support  
Seat height  
Backrest tilt  
Tip  
You can also adjust the headrest up or down by pressing the button and manually moving the headrest to the desired  
position.  
Features  
The front seats also have the following comfort features:  
The seats have three levels of heating available.  
Heating  
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4.4.1.1. Adjusting front seats  
The car's front seats have a variety of settings to enhance comfort.  
Seat adjustment controls  
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Controls on the side of the seat  
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Lumbar support control  
Seat cushion control  
Seat position control  
Backrest control  
Tip  
You can adjust the length of the seat cushion manually by using the handle on the front of the seat.  
Warning  
Never adjust the seat while driving. This can cause dangerous distraction and loss of control. Instead, be sure to make all  
necessary adjustments to the seat before starting a drive.  
Adjusting lumbar support  
1. Press the four-way control upwards, downwards, forwards or backwards to adjust the lumbar support.  
Adjusting seat cushion tilt  
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2. Tilt the seat cushion control up or down to adjust the seat cushion.  
Adjusting seat position  
3. Move the seat position control left or right, up or down to adjust the position of the seat.  
Adjusting backrest tilt  
4. Tilt the backrest control in the same direction you want to tilt the backrest.  
Important  
Once you've finished adjusting the seat to your liking, it's important to make sure other parts of the car are aligned cor-  
rectly. Your driving posture is important and is affected by more than your seat adjustments, such as the position of your  
steering wheel and mirrors.  
After adjusting, folding or raising a seat, make sure all parts of the seat are properly locked in place.  
4.4.1.2. Saving a preset seat adjustment  
You can save preset seat adjustments for the front seats.  
Warning  
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the vehicle.  
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.  
Do not adjust the seat while driving.  
Make sure there is nothing under the seats when they are being adjusted.  
By using the preset seat adjustment buttons, you can easily sit in your preferred position again without needing to adjust the  
seat yourself. The buttons are located on the inside of either one or both front doors.  
When you save a preferred position for the driver seat, it automatically saves your current positions for the wing mirrors.  
However, saved positions for the passenger seat do not affect wing mirrors.  
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Location of the preset seat adjustment buttons  
1. Adjust the seat to your preferred position.  
2. Press the M button.  
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The button's indicator light turns on.  
3. Press and hold down one of the memory buttons within three seconds of pressing the M button.  
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When the position has been saved, you will hear a sound signal and the indicator light turns off.  
Note  
If none of the memory buttons are pressed within three seconds, the M button turns off and no position is saved. The  
seats must be readjusted before a new position can be set.  
Your preferred positions are saved in the active user profile.  
Use a saved seat position  
A saved position can be used with the front door open or closed. However, the process for activating the saved seat  
position differs.  
If your front door is open, you can activate a saved position by pressing one of the memory buttons. The seat moves  
and stops in the saved position.  
If your front door is closed, press and hold one of the memory buttons until the seat stops in the saved position.  
If you want to change a saved seat position, adjust the seat to your preferred position and repeat the process again. A new seat  
position is saved on the selected memory button.  
4.4.2. Rear seats  
You can adjust the rear seats in a number of ways to get more space or use the additional features to better  
suit your needs.  
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The rear seats of the car are divided into the second and third row, each supporting its own set of features  
and adjustments. Both rows have two seats that can be folded separately.  
There are several adjustments and features you can use in the rear seats to increase comfort or meet your need of stowing  
space.  
The outer seats have foldable headrests. This can give you more space when you fold the seats.  
Foldable headrests  
You can adjust the height of the centre headrest to fit the passenger, or set it to it's lowest position when the seat is not in use.  
Adjustable centre  
headrest  
You can fold the rear seats to create more cargo space. The left seat can fold on its own whereas the centre and right seats fold together.  
Foldable backrests  
Seat heating  
The outer seats have access to three levels of heating. You can control this from the panel on the back of the tunnel console or from the centre  
display.  
Tip  
Rear seat centre armrest  
Fold out the centre seat backrest to access cup holders and get additional arm support.  
4.4.2.1. Adjusting centre rear seat headrest  
The centre seat headrest should be adjusted according to your height and fully support back of your head if  
possible.  
A correctly adjusted headrest can help prevent neck injury during collisions. It's important to align the headrest to cover as  
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much as possible of the back of the head.  
Correct headrest level  
Upward movement of the headrest is not locked.  
1. Pull the headrest upwards to a level that fits your height.  
To lower the headrest, press and hold the button at the base of the right support to release the lock. Then, carefully push the  
headrest down.  
Locking button on the headrest  
Tip  
Make a habit of lowering the headrest when the centre seat is not used. When it's down, it doesn't risk obstructing the  
rear view.  
4.4.2.2. Folding down the outer rear seat headrests  
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You can fold down the outer second row seat headrests to improve rear visibility.  
Folding motion of the headrest  
Warning  
Never fold a headrest while a passenger is using the seat. This can cause serious injury.  
Note  
You will not be able to fold the headrests if the child lock is active.  
Important  
Before folding the headrests, make sure:  
there are no loose items left on the seats.  
the seatbelts are not buckled.  
The headrest must always be raised when a child restraint is installed on the seat.  
1.  
Press the car symbol  
2. Press the headrest fold button  
The headrest folds down.  
in the bottom bar and go to Quick controls.  
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To raise the headrest again, manually move the headrest back until you hear a click.  
4.4.2.3. Folding down the outer rear seats  
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You can fold the outer rear seats to get more stowing space. The left seat can be folded on its own while the  
centre and right seats fold together.  
Important  
Before folding the seats, make sure:  
there are no objects on the seats.  
the seatbelts are not buckled.  
there is enough space to fold the seats down. If needed, move the seats in front forwards.  
Warning  
If any of the rear seats are folded down, they must not be in contact with the seats in front. This can impede the safety of  
other occupants.  
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Pull the handle on the seat backrest.  
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The backrest and headrest release and tilt forwards.  
Guide the backrest down to its folded position.  
Manually push the backrests to their upright position when you no longer need the extra cargo space. Make sure the backrest  
locks into place. Finally, move the headrest back to its locked position.  
Important  
After adjusting, folding or raising a seat, make sure all parts of the seat are properly locked in place.  
4.4.2.4. Rear seat centre armrest  
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Part of the centre rear seat backrest can be folded out to act as an armrest.  
Pull down the armrest.  
Rear centre armrest with cup holder.  
The centre armrest can provide additional arm support but also contains a cup holder with two slots.  
4.5. Interior lighting  
The lights in your car's passenger compartment provide illumination for different purposes. There are lights  
for reading as well as for general illumination and lighting up storage areas.  
Reading lights  
The front and rear seats have reading lights. You can adjust their intensity to suit your needs. In the rear, they also work as the  
general lighting.  
General illumination  
Your car has lights to provide general illumination of the passenger compartment, such as when you get into the car. General il-  
lumination can be activated both manually and automatically.  
Ambience lights  
The ambience lights in the car can provide a comfortable illumination of the passenger compartment when it's dark outside.  
Storage area lights  
There are lights in different storage areas, such as the boot and door pockets, to make it easier to find what you're looking for.  
4.5.1. Adjusting the reading lights  
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There are reading lights available for the front and rear seats. You can adjust the brightness according to your  
needs.  
The front seat reading lights are located in the overhead console and the rear reading lights can be found over the rear doors.  
The front reading lights in the overhead console  
The rear seat reading lights  
1. Press the reading light you want to turn on or off.  
2. Hold the button down to adjust the brightness.  
4.5.2. Adjusting interior lights  
You can adjust the brightness of the interior lights to your liking.  
You adjust the brightness of the interior lighting via the centre display.  
1. Press the car symbol  
in the bottom bar and go to Settings.  
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2. Go to Controls → Lights and displays → Interior lights.  
3. Adjust the brightness or select your preferred intensity.  
4.5.3. Disabling interior auto lights  
The auto lights off function keeps the interior lights off, even when you are entering or exiting your car.  
The auto lights off button in the overhead console  
The interior auto lights function, sometimes called courtesy lights, turns the interior lights on automatically when a door is  
opened. The auto lights can make entering and exiting the car easier if it's dark outside. However, there may also be situations in  
which you don't want the lights to turn on, such as when passengers are sleeping in the car.  
The auto lights off button is located in the overhead console and is marked with an auto lights symbol.  
When the function is turned off, the button illumination changes colour.  
1. Press and hold the button to turn the auto lights function on or off.  
Tip  
A short press of the auto lights button switches on general lighting, such as the overhead and footwell lights.  
4.5.4. Activating all interior lights  
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Activating all interior lights turns on most of the interior lights. This can be helpful when you're looking for  
something in the passenger compartment.  
All interior lights on button in the overhead console  
The activate all interior lights button is located in the overhead console and is marked with a light symbol.  
1. Press the button to turn all interior lights on or off.  
Note  
Holding the button down will disable the auto lights and the button will change colour. Even if auto lights have been  
disabled, the lights will still turn on if you use the lights all on function.  
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Related Topics

Interior Using the wireless charger Enabling the wireless charger USB ports 12 V socket Sun visors Climate Temperature and air conditioning Air distribution and climate modes Ice, condensation and defrosters Interior climate when parked Air quality Climate system Windows and glass panes Operating the windows Operating the panoramic roof Resetting windows Seats Front seats Rear seats Interior lighting Adjusting the reading lights Adjusting interior lights Disabling interior auto lights Activating all interior lights

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