Climate control
Operation
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
.
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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