Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid (2017 year). Instruction - part 12

If the blower is turned off completely, the air
conditioning is disengaged, which may result
in fogging on the windows.

Setting the rear seat blower speed

From the front seat

Blower control buttons in the Rear climate tab in Cli-
mate view

1. Open the center display's Climate view.

2. Select the

Rear climate

tab.

3. Tap the desired blower speed:

–

The blower can be turned off for the second
and third row of seats by tapping

2nd row

climate

The blower speed for the third row of seats
will be the same as for the second row seats
but can be turned off separately by tapping

3rd row climate

> The blower speed will change and the

button for the selected speed will light up.

From the rear seat

Blower controls on the climate panel on the rear side of
the tunnel console

–

Tap the desired blower level:

Off

–

the climate panel.
> The blower speed will change and the

button for the selected speed will light up.

Climate system controls in the center display
(p. 199)

•

Blower speed for the rear seat cannot be
set if the front seat blower setting is

Off

•

The climate system will adapt air flow
within each set blower speed, which
means that the blower speed may vary
slightly.

Related information

•

•

Rear climate system controls on the tunnel
console (p. 201)

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Setting the temperature

The temperature can be set separately for the
left and right sides of the passenger compart-
ment and for the front and rear seats separately.

Setting the temperature for the front
seats

Temperature buttons in the climate bar

1. Tap the right or left side temperature button

in the center display's climate bar to open
the control.

Temperature control

2. Set a temperature by:

•

dragging the control to the desired tem-
perature or

•

tapping

−

to raise/lower the tempera-

ture.

> The temperature will change and the new

temperature will be shown in the button.

Synchronizing the temperature

Synchronization button on the driver's side temperature
control

1. Tap the driver's side temperature button to

open the control.

2. Tap

Synchronize temperature

> The temperature for all of the vehicle's cli-

mate zones will be synchronized with the
one set for the driver's side and the syn-
chronization symbol will be displayed in
the temperature button.

Synchronization can be stopped by tapping

Synchronize temperature

again or by chang-

ing the temperature for the passenger's side or
the rear seat.

Shown here in Celsius but also applies to Fahrenheit

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Setting the rear seat temperature

From the front seat

Temperature buttons in the Rear climate group in Cli-
mate view

1. Open the center display's Climate view.

2. Select the

Rear climate

tab.

3. Tap the left or right side temperature buttons

to open the control.

Temperature control

4. Set the temperature by:

•

dragging the control to the desired tem-
perature or

•

tapping

−

to raise/lower the tempera-

ture.

> The temperature will change and the new

temperature will be shown in the button.

From the rear seat

Temperature controls on the climate panel on the rear
side of the tunnel console

–

Tap the left or right side's

buttons on cli-

mate panel to lower/raise the temperature.
> The temperature will change and the cli-

mate panel screen will show the new tem-
perature.

Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by
selecting a higher/lower temperature than
the actual temperature required.

Related information

•

Climate system controls in the center display
(p. 199)

•

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•

Rear climate system controls on the tunnel
console (p. 201)

•

Perceived temperature (p. 188)

Turning recirculation on and off

Recirculation can be used to shut out exhaust
fumes, smoke, etc., from the passenger com-
partment.

Recirculation button in Climate view

1. Go to Climate view in the center display.

2. Press

Recirc

> Recirculation is activated (button lights

up)/deactivated (button is off)

Climate system controls in the center display
(p. 199)

•

If recirculation is on for too long, there is
a risk of condensation forming on the
insides of the windows, especially in win-
ter.

•

Recirculation cannot be deactivated if
max. defroster is being used.

Activating/deactivating the recirculation
timer

With the timer activated, recirculation will switch
off automatically after 20 minutes.

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

Climate

3. Activate/deactivate the timer by selecting/

deselecting the box for

Recirculation

Timer

Related information

•

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Defrosting windows and mirrors

The max. defroster, heated windshield

* and

heated rear window/door mirror functions are
used to remove ice or condensation.

Using the buttons in the center console

The buttons in the center console offer quick
access to the defroster functions.

On models with the optional heated windshield,
the max. defroster function can only be activated
separately from the Climate view in the center
display.

Center console buttons

Button for the heated windshield

* and max.

defroster.
Button for the heated rear window and door
mirrors.

Models without a heated windshield.

–

Press button (1).
> Max. defroster is activated (button indica-

tor light on)/deactivated (button indicator
light off).

Models with a heated windshield

–

Press button (1) repeatedly to access the
function's three levels:

•

Activate windshield heating

•

Activate windshield heating and max.
defroster

•

Deactivated

> The windshield heating is activated (but-

ton indicator light on)/deactivated (button
indicator light off).

Max. defroster starts after a slight delay to
avoid a brief increase in blower speed if the
heated windshield function has been deacti-
vated by pressing the button twice in quick
succession.

Heated rear window and door mirrors

–

Press button (2).
> Heating for the rear window/door mirrors

is activated (button indicator light on)/
deactivated (button indicator light off).

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From the center display's Climate view

Activate/deactivate max. defroster

Max. defroster button in Climate view

1. Go to Climate view in the center display.

2. Tap

Max

> Max. defroster is activated (button lights

up)/deactivated (button is off).

Max. defroster overrides automatic climate
control and recirculation, and activates the
air conditioning, changes blower speed to

and the temperature to

When max. defroster is deactivated, the
climate system returns to the previous
settings.

Activating/deactivating windshield heating

Windshield heating button in Climate view

1. Go to Climate view in the center display.

2. Tap

Electric

> Windshield heating is activated (button

lights up)/deactivated (button is off).

•

Triangular areas at the far sides of the
windshield are not heated electrically and
will take slightly longer to defrost/de-ice.

•

The heated windshield may affect the
performance/range of e.g., transponders
used to automatically pay highway tolls or
other communication equipment.

Activating/deactivating rear window and
door mirror heating

Rear window/door mirror heating button in Climate view

1. Go to Climate view in the center display.

2. Tap

Rear

> Rear window/door mirror heating is acti-

vated (button lights up)/deactivated (but-
ton is off).

Automatically activating/deactivating
the defrosting function when the engine
is started

The rear window/door mirror/windshield heating

can be set to start automatically when the engine
is started.

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view and select

Climate

In models with the 4-zone climate system

*, front seats only.

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2. Activate/deactivate the respective defroster

functions when the engine is started by
selecting/deselecting the boxes for

Auto

Electric Front Defroster

and

Auto Electric

Rear Defroster

The heating function will switch off automatically
when the window/mirror is sufficiently warm and
the ice/condensation has disappeared.

Related information

•

Climate system controls in the center display
(p. 199)

•

•

Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 206)

•

Air conditioning (p. 209)

•

Turning recirculation on and off (p. 205)

•

Setting the blower speed (p. 201)

•

•

Automatic climate control (p. 198)

•

Turning front seat ventilation

* on and off

(p. 211)

•

Turning steering wheel heating

* on and off

(p. 208)

Turning steering wheel heating

* on

and off

The steering wheel can be heated electrically for
added comfort in cold weather.

Activating/deactivating steering wheel
heating

Buttons for heated steering wheel and seats in the cli-
mate bar

1. Tap the driver side steering wheel and seat

button in the center display's climate bar to
open the steering wheel and seat heating
controls.

If the vehicle is not equipped with the
optional heated or ventilated seats, the but-
ton for steering wheel heating will be directly
accessible in the climate bar.

2. Tap the steering wheel heating button

repeatedly to select one of four levels:

Off

High

Middle

Low

> The level changes and is displayed in the

button.

Automatic steering wheel heating

The automatic function starts heating the steer-
ing wheel automatically when the engine is
started if the temperature is sufficiently cold. This
feature can be activated/deactivated.

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

Climate

3. Under

Auto Steering Wheel Heating

Level

, select

Off

Low

Middle

High

activate/deactivate the automatic function.

Related information

•

Climate system controls in the center display
(p. 199)

•

•

Steering wheel (p. 164)

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Air conditioning

The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies the
air in the passenger compartment.

Activating/deactivating the main air
conditioning unit

Air conditioning button in Climate view

1. Open Climate view in the center display.

2. Tap

> The air conditioning is activated (button

lights up)/deactivated (button is off).

When the air conditioning is activated, it will be
switched on and off automatically by the climate
system as necessary.

•

For the air conditioning to function opti-
mally, close the side windows and lamina-
ted panoramic roof

•

The air conditioning cannot be activated
if the blower is set to

Off

Activating/deactivating the air
conditioning unit for the third row seats

Air conditioning button in the Rear climate tab in Cli-
mate view

1. Go to Climate view in the center display.

2. Go to

Rear climate

3. Tap

3rd row climate

> The air conditioning is activated (button

lights up)/deactivated (button is off).

Climate system controls in the center display
(p. 199)

Air conditioning for the third row of seats can-
not be activated if the main air conditioning
unit or the air conditioning for the second row
of seats

* is/are deactivated.

Related information

•

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Turning seat heating

* on and off

The seats can be heated for added comfort in
cold weather.

Activating/deactivating front seat
heating

Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate bar

1. Tap the left or right side steering wheel and

seat button in the center display's climate
bar to open the steering wheel and seat
heating controls.

If the vehicle is not equipped with the
optional heated steering wheel or ventilated
seats, the button for seat heating will be
directly accessible in the climate bar.

2. Tap the seat heating button repeatedly to

select one of four levels:

Off

High

Middle

Low

> The level changes and is displayed in the

button.

Activating/deactivating rear seat
heating

From the front seat

Temperature buttons for Rear climate in Climate view

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

Climate

3. Under

Auto Driver Seat Heating Level

and

Auto Passenger Seat Heating Level

select

Off

Low

Middle

High

to activate/

deactivate and to select the desired level.

From the rear seat

With the 4-zone climate system

Seat heating indicator and control on the climate panel
on the rear side of the tunnel console

–

Tap repeatedly on the left or right side seat
heating buttons on the climate panel on the
rear side of the tunnel console to select one
of four levels:

Off

High

Middle

Low

> The level changes and is displayed on the

screen in the climate panel.

Rear seat heating switches off automatically
after 15 minutes.

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Automatically activating/deactivating
the seat heating function when the
engine is started

The seat heating

* can be set to start automati-

cally when the engine is started.

The automatic function starts heating the seats
when the ambient temperature is sufficiently cold.

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

Climate

3. Under

Auto Driver Seat Heating Level

and

Auto Passenger Seat Heating Level

select

Off

Low

Middle

High

to activate/

deactivate the automatic function and select
a level for the driver's and passenger's seats.

Related information

•

Climate system controls in the center display
(p. 199)

•

•

Rear climate system controls on the tunnel
console (p. 201)

Turning front seat ventilation

* on

and off

Seat ventilation can be used e.g., to help remove
dampness from the seat occupant's clothing.

The ventilation system consists of fans in the
seats and backrests that draw air through the
seat upholstery. The cooling effect increases as
the air in the passenger compartment becomes
cooler. This feature can be activated when the
engine is running and it monitors the seat's tem-
perature, sunlight in the passenger compartment
and the ambient temperature.

Activating/deactivating front seat
ventilation

Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate bar

1. Tap the left or right side steering wheel and

seat button in the center display's climate
bar to open the steering wheel and seat con-
trols.

If the vehicle is not equipped with the
optional heated steering wheel/seats, the
button for seat ventilation will be directly
accessible in the climate bar.

2. Tap the seat ventilation button repeatedly to

select one of four levels:

Off

High

Middle

Low

> The level changes and is displayed in the

button.

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Seat ventilation cannot be started if the tem-
perature in the passenger compartment is too
low.

For use over extended periods, the setting

Low

is recommended.

Related information

•

Climate system controls in the center display
(p. 199)

•

Air distribution

The incoming air is distributed through a number
of different vents in the passenger compartment.

Air distribution overview

Air distribution with a 4-zone climate system

Adjustable air vents

There are 10

* adjustable air vents in the passen-

ger compartment, depending on the climate sys-
tem in the vehicle and the number of seats.

Location of the air vents

Four vents on the dashboard and one on
each of the pillars between the front and rear
doors, two vents on the rear side of the tun-
nel console and one vent on each of the pil-
lars behind the rear seats

Related information

•

Climate control system (p. 188)

•

Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 213)

•

•

Air distribution table (p. 215)

•

Automatic climate control (p. 198)

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Opening/closing/directing air vents

Some of the passenger compartment air vents
can be open/closed/directed individually.

Direct the dashboard and door pillar outer air
vents toward the side windows to defrost.

Direct the vents into the passenger compartment
to help maintain a comfortable temperature in
warm weather.

Opening/closing air vents

Air vent thumb wheel

–

Turn the thumb wheel to open/close the air
flow from the vent.

The more of the white lines on the thumb
wheel that are visible, the greater the air flow.

Directing air flow

Air flow control

–

Move the control from side to side or up/
down to direct the flow of air from the vent.

Related information

•

Air distribution (p. 212)

•

Air distribution table (p. 215)

•

Adjusting air distribution

Air distribution can be adjusted manually.

Air distribution buttons in Climate view

Defrost the windshield

Air vents in the dashboard and center con-
sole
Floor air vents

1. Go to Climate view in the center display.

2. Tap one or more of the air distribution but-

tons to open/close the corresponding air
flow.
> Air distribution changes and the buttons

light up or go out.

The illustration is generic; the air vent's design varies, depending on its location.

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Air distribution

Use

Main air flow from the defroster and dashboard vents, some flow from the other
vents.

For best comfort in hot and dry weather.

Main air flow from the defroster and floor vents, some flow from the other vents.

For best comfort and defrosting in cold or humid con-
ditions.

Main air flow from the dashboard and floor vents, some flow from the other
vents.

For good comfort in sunny, cool weather.

For cooling or heat to the floor.

Main air flow from the defroster, dashboard and floor vents.

For cooler air toward the floor in warm weather or
warmer air upward in cold weather.

Related information

•

Air distribution (p. 212)

•

Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 213)

•

Climate system controls in the center display
(p. 199)

•

Grocery bag holder (p. 223)

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Cargo space

The vehicle has flexible cargo capacity that
makes it possible to load and secure large
objects.

By folding down the backrests in the second and
third rows

* of seats, the cargo capacity of the

vehicle increases considerably. To make loading
easier, the rear section of the vehicle can be
raised and lowered using the pneumatic suspen-
sion

*. Use the load anchoring eyelets or the gro-

cery bag holder to secure objects and the cargo
compartment cover to help conceal the load.

The jack

* and tools can be found under the cargo

compartment's floor.

Related information

•

Loading (p. 218)

•

Cargo compartment cover

* (p. 227)

•

Cargo net (p. 223)

•

•

Load anchoring eyelets (p. 226)

•

Steel cargo grid

* (p. 225)

The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is
determined by factors such as the number of
passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight of
any accessories that may be installed, etc.

Loading recommendations

•

Load objects in the cargo compartment
against the backrest whenever possible.

•

If the backrests of the second row seats are
folded down, they should not be in contact
with the front seat backrests. This could
impede the function of the Whiplash
Protection System (WHIPS).

•

Unstable loads can be secured to the load
anchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-
ings to help keep them from shifting.

•

Stop the engine and apply the parking brake
when loading or unloading long objects. The
gear selector can be knocked out of position
by long loads, which could set the vehicle in
motion.

WARNING

•

Stop the engine, put the gear selector in

P, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.

•

The vehicle's driving characteristics may
change depending on the weight and dis-
tribution of the load.

•

A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces a
force of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in a
head-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).

•

The cargo area and rear seat should not
be loaded to a level higher than 2 in.
(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear
side windows. Objects placed higher than
this level could impede the function of
the Inflatable Curtain.

WARNING

•

Cover sharp edges on long loads to help
prevent injury to occupants. Secure the
load to help prevent shifting during sud-
den stops.

•

Always secure large and heavy objects
with a seat belt or cargo retaining straps.

•

Always secure the load to help prevent it
from moving in the event of sudden stops.

•

Switch off the engine, apply the parking
brake and put the gear selector in P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.

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Raising/lowering the rear-end of the
vehicle

Using the buttons on the read edge of the cargo
compartment, the rear-end of the vehicle (the
level of the cargo compartment floor) can be
raised or lowered for easier loading or to make
attaching a trailer

simpler.

Level control buttons on the rear edge of the cargo
compartment

The level control consists of two buttons: one to
raise and one to lower the rear-end of the vehi-
cle.

Press and hold the respective buttons until the
desired level has been reached.