2025-2026 Volvo EX40 SUV Interior comfort and climate -> Air distribution and climate modes User Manual
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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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