04 Climate
Climate – general information
Temporary shut-off of the air
conditioning
The air conditioning (p. 132) is momentarily
disengaged during full acceleration or when
driving uphill with a trailer. This may result in
a temporary increase in cabin temperature.
Climate – sensors
The vehicle is equipped with Electronic Cli-
mate Control (ECC) (p. 129) that cools, heats
or dehumidifies the air in the passenger com-
partment.
The climate system utilizes a number of sen-
sors to help regulate the temperature and
humidity level in the passenger compartment.
Sensor location
The sunlight sensor is located on the top
side of the dashboard.
Air conditioning
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Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake grille at the base of
the windshield free of snow.
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NOTE
The air conditioning can be switched
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The sunlight sensor monitors which side of
the car that is most exposed to sunlight.
This can mean that the temperature may
differ between the right and left-side air
vents, even if the temperatures set for both
sides of the passenger compartment are
the same.
off, but to ensure the best possible cli-
mate comfort in the passenger com-
partment and to prevent the windows
from misting, it should always be on.
Climate system maintenance
Special tools and equipment are required to
maintain and carry out repairs on the climate
system. Work of this type should only be
done by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
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In warm weather, a small amount of
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water may accumulate under the car
when it has been parked. This water is
condensation from the A/C system
and is normal.
Refrigerant
The temperature sensor for the passen-
ger compartment is located below the cli-
mate control panel.
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Volvo cares about the environment. The air
conditioning system in your car contains a
CFC-free refrigerant – R134a. This substance
will not deplete the ozone layer. The air con-
ditioning system contains 1.76 lbs (800 g) of
R134a. The systems uses PAG oil.
Side windows and laminated panoramic
roof
To ensure that the air conditioning works
optimally, the side windows, and the lamina-
ted panoramic roof should be closed.
The outside (ambient) temperature sensor
is located on the door mirror.
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The humidity sensor* is located in the
interior rearview mirror.
Related information
Climate – sensors (p. 125)
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NOTE
Fog on the inside of the windows
The defroster function (p. 132) should be
used to remove fog or mist from the inside of
the windows. Keeping the windows clean
with a commercially available window wash-
ing spray will also help prevent fogging or
misting.
Climate – menu settings (p. 127)
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Do not cover or block the sensors with
clothing or other objects.
Related information
Climate – general information (p. 125)
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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