Get Climate control Guide for Volvo XC90 SUV First Generation (2002-2014)

Climate control

General information on climate control

Manual climate control, A/C

Electronic Climate Control, ECC

Parking heater (option)

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Climate control

General information on climate control

Condensation

Misting windows

Fan function to reduce risk of

In warm weather, condensation from the air

conditioning system may drip under the car.

This is normal.

Reduce the problem of windows misting up

on the inside by cleaning the windows. Use a

regular window cleaner.

battery discharge

When the engine is switched off (even if the

ignition key is in position I or II), the fan will

be switched off automatically. To activate the

fan, turn the knob and set the desired speed.

After two minutes, the fan will reduce to a

lower speed. This is one way to avoid

discharging the battery when the engine is

switched off.

Fuel economy

Particle filter

Make sure the particle filter is replaced

regularly. Consult your Volvo workshop.

With ECC, the air conditioning system is

controlled automatically and is used just

enough to cool the passenger compartment

and to adequately 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.

Ice and snow

Remove ice and snow from the climate

control air intake (the grille between the

bonnet and the windscreen).

Cars with ECC

Actual temperature

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.

Fault tracing

An authorised Volvo workshop has the instru-

ments and tools required for any fault tracing

or repair of your climate control system.

Entrust checks and repairs only to trained

personnel.

Sensors

The sun sensor is on the upper portion of the

dashboard. Remember not to cover it. Do not

cover the passenger compartment temper-

ature sensor on the climate control panel.

Refrigerant

The air conditioning system contains R134a

refrigerant. This refrigerant contains no

chlorine, which means that it is harmless to

the ozone layer. The system must only be

charged with R134a refrigerant. Have an

authorised Volvo workshop carry out this

work.

Side windows and sunroof

To ensure that the air conditioning works

satisfactorily, close all side windows and the

sunroof (if fitted).

Acceleration

The air conditioning system switches off

temporarily at full acceleration. You may feel

a temporary rise in temperature.

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Air distribution

Incoming air is distributed through several

different vents located throughout the car.

Air vents in the dashboard

A. Open

B. Closed

Air vents in the door pillars

A. Open

B. Closed

C. Lateral airflow

D. Vertical airflow

C. Lateral airflow

D. Vertical airflow

– 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.

– Aim the vents towards the windows to

remove misting from the rear side

windows.

– Aim the vents inwards into the car for a

comfortable climate in the rear seat.

Bear in mind that small children can be

sensitive to airflow and draughts.

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1. AC – ON/OFF

2. Recirculation

3. Air distribution

4. Rear window and door mirror defroster

5. Heated front seats

6. Heating/Cooling right-hand side

7. Heating/Cooling, left-hand side

8. Fan

You must turn the fan knob (8) from the 0

position to connect the air conditioning.

2. Recirculation

Recirculation can be used to shut out bad air,

exhaust, etc. from the passenger

compartment. The air in the passenger

compartment is then recirculated, i.e. no air

from outside the car is taken into the car

when this function is activated. Recirculation

(together with the air conditioning system)

cools the passenger compartment more

quickly in a warm climate.

Use the air conditioning at low temperatures

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

1. 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.

If you allow the air in the car to recirculate,

there is a risk of icing and misting, especially

in winter. The timer function minimises the

risk of ice, misting and bad air.

When you select Defroster

conditioning is connected as long as the fan

is not set to position 0.

, the air

Activate the function as follows:

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4. Rear window and door mirror

defroster

Use this button to quickly remove misting and

ice from the rear window and door mirrors,

see page 50 for further information about this

function.

Air distribution

Air to

Use

– Press

for more than 3 seconds.

When you want to

remove ice and

misting. High fan

speed is good for

this.

The LED flashes for 5 seconds. The air

recirculates in the car for 3- 12 minutes

depending on the outside temperature.

– The timer function is activated each time

windows.

Air is not

recirculated in this

position. The air

conditioning is

always connected.

There is a certain

amount of airflow

to the air vents.

Air to both

floor and

windows.

There is a certain

amount of airflow

to the air vents.

you press

To switch off the timer function:

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5. Heated front seats

Do as follows for heated front seat(s):

– Press again for more than

– Press once: High heat – both LEDs in the

switch light up.

– Press twice: Low heat – one LED in the

switch lights up.

– Press yet again: Heating is switched off –

no LEDs in the switch are lit.

An authorised Volvo workshop can adjust the

temperature.

3 seconds. The LED lights for 5 seconds

to confirm your selection.

Recirculation is always disconnected when

When you want

comfortable condi-

tions and good

demisting in a cold

climate. Not too

low a fan speed.

you select

Defroster.

3. Air distribution

Use the air distribution control positions

(marked with dots) between the different

symbols to fine-tune air distribution for

maximum comfort.

6. and 7. Heating/Cooling

– left/right side

Turn to set how warm or cold the incoming air

should be. For cooler air, the air conditioning

must be connected.

Air to floor.

There is a

certain

When you want to

warm your feet.

Air distribution

Air through

front and

Use

amount of airflow

to the air vents and

the defroster vents

for the windscreen

and side windows.

Air to floor

When you want

good cooling in a

warm climate.

rear air

8. Fan

vents.

Fan speed can be increased or decreased by

turning the knob.

In sunny weather

with cool outside

temperatures.

and air

vents.

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1. AC – ON/OFF

2. Recirculation/Multifilter with sensor

3. Recirculation

4. AUTO

5. Air distribution

6. Passenger compartment temperature

sensor

7. Defroster, windscreen and side

windows

8. Rear window and door mirror defroster

9. Heated front seats

10. Temperature, right-hand side

11. Temperature, left-hand side

12. Fan

1. AC – ON/OFF

The air conditioning system is controlled

2. Air quality system (option in

certain markets)

automatically by the system when the ON

LED is lit. This way, incoming air is cooled

and dehumidified sufficiently. When AC OFF

is selected and the OFF LED lights, the air

conditioning system is disconnected; other

functions are still controlled automatically.

The air conditioning system operates down to

approximately 0 °C.

Certain cars are equipped with a "Multifilter"

and air quality sensor. The Multifilter

separates gases and particles, thus reducing

the volume of odours and pollutants 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 in the

When you select Defroster, the air condi-

tioning system is controlled so that air is

maximally dehumidified.

compartment is recirculated. The Multifilter

also cleans the air recirculating in the

compartment.

13. Fan, rear passenger compartment

(option in cars seating seven)

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When the air quality sensor is active, the

green AUT LED lights in

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3. Recirculation

4. AUTO

Recirculation can be used to shut out bad air,

exhaust, etc. from the passenger

compartment. The air in the passenger

compartment is then recirculated, i.e. no air

from outside the car is taken into the car

when this function is activated.

The AUTO function automatically regulates

climate control so that the desired temper-

ature is attained. The automatic function

controls heating, air conditioning, 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.

Press

to activate the air

quality sensor (normal setting).

Or:

Select one of the following three functions by

pressing

repeatedly.

If you allow the air in the car to recirculate,

there is a risk of icing and misting, especially

in winter.

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AUT LED lit: The air quality sensor is now

activated.

No LED lit: Recirculation is not activated

unless needed to cool in a warm climate.

MAN LED lit: Recirculation is now

activated.

5. Air distribution

The timer function (cars with Multifilter and air

quality sensor have no timer function)

minimises the risk for ice, misting and bad air.

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When the top button is depressed, air is

directed to the windows.

When the centre button is depressed, air

is directed to the head and body.

When the lower button is depressed, air

is directed to the legs and feet.

Keep in mind the following:

Activate the function as follows:

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Make it a rule to have the air quality

sensor activated at all times.

Recirculation is limited in cold weather to

avoid misting.

If misting occurs, you should deactivate

the air quality sensor.

If misting occurs, you can use the

defroster functions for the windscreen,

side windows and rear window, see

page 67.

– Press

for more than 3 seconds.

The LED flashes for 5 seconds. The air

recirculates in the car for 3-12 minutes

depending on the outside temperature.

– The timer function is activated each time

Press AUTO to return to automatic air distri-

bution.

6. Passenger compartment

temperature sensor

The passenger compartment temperature

sensor monitors the temperature inside the

car.

you press

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To switch off the timer function:

– Press

again for more than

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Follow the Volvo Service Programme for

the recommended replacement interval of

the Multifilter. If the car is used in a

severely contaminated environment, it

may be necessary to change the Multi-

filter more often.

3 seconds. The LED lights for 5 seconds

to confirm your selection.

Recirculation is always disconnected when

7. Defroster, windscreen and

side windows

Use this button to quickly remove misting and

ice from the windscreen and side windows.

you select

Defroster.

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The air flows to the windows at high fan

speed. The LED in the defroster button lights

when this function is activated. The air condi-

tioning system is now controlled so that the

air is maximally dehumidified. The air is not

recirculated.

ature than you want in the passenger

compartment.

12. Fan

Fan speed can be increased or decreased by

turning the knob. If AUTO is selected, fan

speed is controlled automatically. The previ-

ously set fan speed is disconnected.

8. Rear window and door mirror

defrosters

Use this button to quickly remove misting and

ice from the rear window and door mirrors,

see page 50 for further information about this

function.

If the knob for the fan is turned so far to the

left that only the left LED above the knob

lights with an orange glow, the fan and air

conditioning are switched off.

13. Fan, rear passenger

compartment (option in cars

seating seven)

Fan speed can be increased or decreased by

turning the knob provided that AC is selected

for both the front (1) and rear passenger

compartment. The button for the rear

9. Heated front seats

Do as follows for heated front seat(s):

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Press once: high heat – both LEDs in the

switch light up.

Press twice: low heat – one LED in the

switch lights up.

Press yet again: heating is switched off,

no LEDs in the switch are lit.

passenger compartment is located in the

centre console switch panel, see page 44.

An authorised Volvo workshop can adjust the

temperature.

10 and 11. Temperature

The two knobs can be used to set the

temperature for the passenger and driver’s

sides of the car. Remember that the car does

not heat up or cool down any more quickly

even if you select a higher or lower temper-

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Parking heater (option)

outside temperature. If the outside temper-

ature exceeds 25 °C, the heater does not

switch on. At temperatures of −10 °C and

below, the maximum running time of the

parking heater is 60 minutes.

If the parking heater does not start despite

repeated attempts, a message is shown on

the display. Contact an authorised Volvo

workshop.

WARNING!

• Switch off the fuel-driven heater before

refuelling. Spilled fuel could be ignited by

the exhaust gases.

• Check on the information display that

the heater is off. (When the additional

heater is running, PARK HEAT ON is

shown on the display.)

Warning decal on fuel filler flap

General

Messages on the display

The electrical system must be "awakened"

before the parking heater can be

programmed.

Once the settings for TIMER 1, TIMER 2 and

Direct Start are activated, the amber warning

symbol in the combined instrument panel

lights and explanatory text is shown on the

display.

This is most easily done by:

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pressing the READ button or

pressing the main beam flash or

turning on the ignition.

When you leave the car, you will receive a

message regarding the current settings of

the system.

WARNING!

The car must be outdoors when the petrol

or diesel heater is used.

The parking heater can be started immedi-

ately or set with two different start times

using TIMER 1 and TIMER 2. Start time refers

to the time the car should be heated and

ready.

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.

The car’s electronic system calculates when

heating should be started based on the

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Parking heater (option)

Car clock/timer

For safety reasons, all timer settings will be

cleared if the car clock is reset after timer

settings have been made.

– Press the RESET button (C). The text

OFF is displayed with a steady glow and

the heater is switched off.

Important!

Repeated use of the parking heater in

combination with short trips can lead to

battery discharge and thereby difficulty

starting.

If the heater is used regularly, the car

should be driven for the same amount of

time as the heater was used in order to

ensure that the generator is able to

produce enough energy to compensate

for the amount consumed.

Direct start

– Use the ring (B) to toggle to DIRECT

START.

– Press the RESET button (C) to access

the alternatives ON or OFF.

Setting TIMER 1 and 2

For safety reasons, you can only programme

times for the following 24 hours, not several

days in advance.

Select ON.

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

– Briefly press the RESET button (C) so

that the hours setting starts to flash.

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

– Briefly press the RESET button so that

the minutes setting starts to flash.

– Use the ring (B) to set the desired

minutes.

– Briefly press the RESET button to

confirm your setting.

– Press the RESET button to activate the

timer.

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.

Additional heater (diesel)

(certain countries)

Deactivating heater after direct start

– Use the ring (B) to toggle to DIRECT

START.

– Press the RESET button (C) to make ON

and OFF selections available.

– Select OFF.

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.

Battery and fuel

After setting TIMER 1, toggle to TIMER 2.

Settings are made the same way as for

TIMER 1.

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,

you will receive a message in the display.

Confirm the message using the READ button

(A).

Deactivating timer-started heating

Do as follows to manually switch off the

heater before the set time has elapsed:

– Press the READ button (A).

– Use the ring (B) to toggle to PARK HEAT

TIMER 1 (or 2). The text ON flashes.

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