Get Climate control Guide for Volvo Xc70 SUV First Generation (1997-2007)

Climate control

Air distribution 54

Useful hints 55

Electronic Climate Control ECC 56

Manual climate control with air conditioning A/C 60

Fuel-driven parking heater 62

Air distribution

Air vents in the dashboard

A Open

B Closed

C Directing airflow sideways

D Directing airflow vertically

· Aim the outer vents towards the side

windows to remove misting.

· In cold climates: close the centre vents for

the most comfortable climate and best

demisting.

Air vents in the dashboard

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Air vents in the door pillars

A Open

B Closed

C Directing airflow sideways

D Directing airflow vertically

· Aim the vents toward the rear side windows

to remove misting.

· Aim the vents inwards into the car if you

wish to have a comfortable climate in the

rear seat.

· Bear in mind that small children are

sensitive to airflow and draughts.

Air vents in the door pillars

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Air distribution

The incoming air is distributed through 14

different air vents located in different parts of

your car.

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Your climate control system - useful hints

Misting on window interiors

A good way to reduce the problem of misting on

the insides of the windscreen and other windows

is to clean them. Use a normal window cleaner.

Bear in mind that you must clean them more often

if someone smokes in the car.

Ice and snow

Remove ice and snow from the climate control

air intake (the grille between the bonnet and the

windscreen).

Particle filter

Make sure the particle filter is replaced regularly.

Consult your Volvo workshop.

Actual temperature - ECC

The temperature you select corresponds to the

physical experience with reference to air speed,

humidity, exposure to sun, etc. which affect the

interior and exterior of the car.

Sensors - ECC

The sun sensor is on the upper portion of the

dashboard. Remember not to cover it. Do not

cover the passenger compartment temperature

sensor on the climate control panel.

Refrigerant

Refrigerant R134a is in the air conditioning

system. This contains no chlorine, which

means it is harmless to the ozone layer.

Use only R134a when topping up/refilling

refrigerant. This work should be performed by

an accredited workshop.

Fuel economy - Electronic

Climate Control (ECC)

With ECC, the air conditioning system is

controlled automatically and is used just

enough to cool the passenger compartment and

dehumidify the incoming air. This provides

better fuel economy compared to conventional

systems where the air conditioning cools the air

to just above freezing point.

Fan function to prevent

battery discharge

When the engine is off (and if the ignition key

is in position I or II), the fan is automatically

switched off. To activate the fan, turn the

control and set the desired speed. After two

minutes, the fan will slow to a lower speed.

This is one way of preventing the battery from

becoming discharged when the engine is off.

Side windows and sunroof

For the air conditioning (A/C) system to

operate satisfactorily the side windows and sun

roof should be closed. Remember not to block

the evacuation channels on the parcel shelf.

Acceleration

The air conditioning system switches off

temporarily at full acceleration. You may feel a

temporary rise in temperature.

Condensation

In warm weather, condensation from the air

conditioning system may drip under the car.

This is normal.

Fault tracing

Your Volvo workshop has the instruments and

tools required for any fault tracing or repair of

your climate control system. Entrust checks and

repairs only to trained personnel.

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Electronic Climate Control ECC

Seat heater,

right-hand side

Defroster, rear window

and door mirrors

Defroster, windscreen and

side windows

Temperature,

left hand side

Passenger compartment

temperature sensor

Recirculation

AUTO

AC On/Off

Fan

Temperature,

right-hand side

Seat heater

left hand side

Air distribution

Recirculation/Interior Air Quality System

Points to remember:

· Make it a rule to have the air quality sensor

activated at all times.

· Recirculation is limited in cold climates to

avoid misting.

· In the event of misting, you should

disconnect the air quality sensor.

· In the event of the windows misting up you

can also use the windscreen and side

window defroster functions. See next page.

· Follow the Volvo service programme for the

recommended interval for multifilter

replacement. The multifilter may need to be

changed more often if you drive in heavily

polluted environments.

Automatic climate control ECC with Interior Air Quality system (option)

Operation:

Press

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to activate the air quality sensor

(normal setting).

Or select one of three functions by pressing

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1. Press

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: the LED AUT lights. The air

quality sensor is now activated.

2. Press

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: no LED lights. Recirculation

is not activated unless needed to cool.

3. Press

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: the LED MAN lights.

Recirculation is now activated.

You can switch between these three functions

by repeatedly pressing

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Multifilter with

Air quality sensor (option)

Some cars are equipped with a multifilter and

air quality sensor. The multifilter separates

gases and particles, reducing the volume of

odours and contaminants entering the car. The

air quality sensor detects increased levels of

contaminants in the outside air. When the air

quality sensor detects contaminated outside air,

the air intake is closed and the air inside the

compartment is recirculated. The multifilter also

cleans the air recirculating in the compartment.

When the air quality sensor is connected, the

green AUT LED lights in

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Electronic Climate Control ECC (option)

AUTO

The AUTO function regulates climate control so

that the selected temperature is attained. The

automatic function controls heating, air condition-

ing, fan speed, recirculation and air distribution.

If you select one or more functions manually, the

other functions continue operating automatically.

All manual settings are switched off when AUTO is switched on.

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Temperature

The two knobs can be used to set the temperature for

the passenger and driver’s sides of the car. Remember

that it will not heat or cool any quicker even if you

select a higher or lower temperature than you wish to

have in the passenger compartment.

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Defroster - windscreen and

side windows

Use this button to quickly remove misting and

ice from the windscreen and side windows. The

air flows to the windows at high fan speed. The

LED in the defroster button lights when this

function is activated. The air conditioning system is now controlled so

that the air is maximally dehumidified. The air is not recirculated.

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Defroster - rear window and

door mirrors

Use this button to quickly remove misting and ice

from the rear window and door mirrors. See

page 45 for more information about this function.

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AC - On/Off

When the ON LED lights the air conditioning

(A/C) system is controlled automatically by the

system. In this way incoming air is cooled and

moderately dehumidified. When AC OFF is

selected and the OFF LED lights the air conditio-

ning (A/C) system is always disconnected, other functions are still

controlled automatically. The air conditioning (A/C) system operates down

to approximately 0 °C.

When you select Defroster

the air conditioning system is controlled

so that air is maximally dehumidified.

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Heating the front seats

See page 45 for further information

Recirculation

(see also page 60)

The best cooling in warm

climates is achieved by

selecting the AUTO function.

The recirculation is then controlled automatically.

Manual recirculation can be selected if you wish to shut out bad air,

exhaust fumes etc. The air in the passenger compartment is recirculated;

no air from outside the car is taken into the car when

is activated. The

LED in the switch is lit.

If you allow the air in the car to recirculate there is a danger of misting

and icing in the car, especially during the winter.

The timer function (cars with multifilters and air quality sensors

have no timer function) minimises the risk of ice, misting and bad air.

Carry out the following to activate it. Press

for more than

3 seconds. The LED flashes for 5 seconds. The air in the car now

recirculates for 3-12 minutes depending on the outer temperature. Each

time you press

the timer function is activated. If you wish to switch

off the timer function, press

again for more than 3 seconds. The LED

lights for 5 seconds to confirm your selection.

If you select Defroster

, recirculation is always disconnected.

Press AUTO to return to automatic air distribution.

Fan

Fan speed can be increased or decreased by

turning the knob. If AUTO is selected, fan speed is

controlled automatically. The previously set fan

speed is disconnected.

NOTE! If the knob for the fan has been turned so far that the left

LED above the knob lights up with an orange light, the fan and the

air conditioning (A/C) system are switched off.

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Air to windows.

Air to head and body.

Air to legs and feet.

Air distribution

Electronic Climate Control ECC - manual settings

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Manual climate control with air conditioning A/C

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Fan

Fan speed can be increased

or decreased by turning the

knob. If the knob is set

to 0, the air conditioning is

disconnected.

Recirculation

Recirculation, together with your air conditioning

(A/C) control, helps to cool a warm cabin more

quickly. This function can also be used to exclude

bad air, exhaust fumes etc. The air in the passenger

compartment is recirculated; no air from outside the car is taken into the

car when the button

is activated. The LED in the switch is lit. If you

allow the air in the car to recirculate there is a danger of misting and icing

in the car, especially during the winter.

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Heating/Cooling -

left side

Turn to set how hot or cold

you wish the incoming air to

be. To receive cooled air, the

air conditioning must be

connected.

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Heating/Cooling -

right side

Turn to set how hot or cold

you wish the incoming air to

be. To receive cooled air, the

air conditioning must be

connected.

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The timer function minimises the risk of ice, misting and bad air. To

activate the function: press

for more than 3 seconds. The LED flashes

for 5 seconds. The air in the car recirculates for 3-12 minutes depending

on the outer temperature. Every time you press the timer function is

activated. If you wish to switch off the timer function, press

for more

than 3 seconds again. The LED lights for 5 seconds to confirm your

selection.

Recirculation is always disconnected when you select

Defroster.

AC - On/Off

The air conditioning is

connected to the cooling

and dehumidification

function with the ON LED

lights. The air conditioning

is disconnected with the OFF LED lights.

When you select Defroster , the air conditio-

ning is connected as long as the fan is not set to

position 0.

Defroster - rear

window and

door mirrors

Use this button to rapidly

remove misting or ice from

the rear window and the

door mirrors. See page 45 for further informa-

tion about this function.

Air distribution

Use...

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Air to floor. There is a certain

amount of airflow to the air vents

and the defroster vents for the

windscreen and side windows.

Air to windows In this position the

air does not recirculate. The air

conditioning (A/C) system is always

connected. There is a certain amount

of airflow to the vents.

Air through front and rear air vents.

Air to floor and air vents.

...when you want to warm your feet.

...in sunny weather with cool outside

temperature.

...when you want comfortable

conditions and good demisting in a

cold climate. Not too low a fan speed.

...when you want to remove ice and

misting. High fan speed is good for this.

...when you want good cooling in a warm

climate.

Air to both floor and windows.

There is a certain amount of airflow

to the air vents.

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Heating the

front seats

See page 45 for further

information.

Manual climate control with air conditioning A/C

Use the air distribution control positions (marked with dots) between the

different symbols to fine-tune air distribution for maximum comfort.

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Here is some supplementary

advice and information:

· You must turn the fan knob (from the

0 position) to connect the air conditioning.

· Use the air conditioning at low temperatures

(0 - 15 °C) to dehumidify incoming air.

Fuel-driven parking heater (option)

B C

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General

The electrical system must be ”awakened”

before the parking heater can be programmed.

This is most easily done by:

· pressing the READ button or

· pressing the main beam flash or

· turning on the ignition.

The parking heater can be started immediately

or set with two different start times using

TIMER 1 and TIMER 2.

Here, start time refers to the time point the car

should be completely warmed up.

Vehicle electronics calculates start time based

on current outside temperature. If the outside

temperature exceeds 25 °C, heating is not

switched on.

Warning decal on fuel filler flap

Messages on the display

Once the settings for TIMER 1, TIMER 2 and

DIRECT START are activated, the amber war-

ning symbol in the combined instrument panel

lights and explanatory text is shown on the dis-

play.

When you leave the car, you will receive a mes-

sage regarding the current settings of the system.

Parking on a hill

If you park your car on a steep incline, the front

of the car should be facing up the slope to ensure

the supply of fuel to the parking heater.

Car clock/timer

For safety reasons, all timer settings will be clea-

red if the car clock is reset after timer settings

have been made.

WARNING!

The car must be outdoors when the petrol or

diesel heater is used.

At temperatures of -10 °C and below, the

parking heater runs a maximum of 60 minutes.

If the parking heater does not start despite re-

peated attempts, a message is shown on the dis-

play. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop.

WARNING!

• Switch off the fuel-driven heater before

refuelling. Spilled fuel could be ignited by

the exhaust gases.

• Check the information display to ensure

the heater is off (PARK HEAT ON is

shown on the display when the parking

heater is active).

WARNING!

AVERTISSEMENT!

ACHTUNG!

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Fuel-driven parking heater (option)

Setting TIMER 1 and 2

For reasons of safety, you can only programme

times for the following 24 hours, not several

days in a row.

1. Use the ring (B) to toggle to TIMER 1.

2. Briefly press the RESET button (C) so that

the hours setting starts to flash.

3. Use the ring (B) to set the desired hours.

4. Briefly press the RESET button so that the

minutes setting starts to flash.

5. Use the ring (B) to set the desired minutes.

6. Briefly press the RESET button to confirm

your setting.

7. Press the RESET button to activate the timer.

After setting TIMER 1, toggle to TIMER 2.

Settings are made the same way as for TIMER 1.

Deactivating timer-started

heating

Do as follows to manually switch off the heater

before the set time has elapsed:

1. Press the READ button (A)

2. Use the ring (B) to toggle to PARK HEAT

TIMER 1 (or 2). Text ON indicator lamps.

3. Press the RESET button (C). The text OFF

is displayed with a steady glow and the hea-

ter is switched off

Direct start of heater

1. Use the ring (B) to toggle to DIRECT

START.

2. Press the RESET button (C) to make ON

and OFF selections available. Select ON.

The heater will now run for 60 minutes.

Heating of the passenger compartment will

begin as soon as the engine coolant has reached

an adequate temperature.

Deactivation of heater after direct start

1. Use the ring (B) to toggle to DIRECT

START.

2. Press the RESET button (C) to make ON

and OFF selections available. Select OFF.

Battery and fuel

If the battery is not sufficiently charged or the

petrol tank is close to empty, the parking heater

will be switched off.

If this is the case, a message will appear on the

display. Acknowledge the message using the

READ button (A).

IMPORTANT!

Repeated use of the parking heater combined

with only short journeys can discharge the

battery and impair starting.

In order to ensure that the generator receives

sufficient time to produce the amount of

energy needed without discharging the

battery as a result of regular heater use, drive

the car for a period equalling the time during

which the heater has been active.

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Auxiliary heater (diesel)

(certain countries)

Extra heat from the additional heater may be

required in cold weather to reach the correct

temperature in the passenger compartment.

The additional heater starts automatically when

extra heat is required if the engine is running. It

is switched off automatically when the correct

temperature is reached or when the engine is

switched off.

Climate control for Your Volvo Xc70 SUV First Generation (1997-2007)

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