2025-2026 Volvo EX40 SUV Interior comfort and climate -> Climate User Manual
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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  
.
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  
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2. Press the rear defroster symbol  
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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  
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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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