Volvo V40 Cross Country (2018 year). Instruction - part 7

Air conditioning (AC) (p. 135) can be
switched off, but to ensure the best possible
climate comfort in the passenger compart-
ment, and to prevent the windows from mist-
ing, it should always be switched on.

To bear in mind

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To ensure that the air conditioning works
optimally, the side windows must be closed.

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Global opening (p. 176) opens/closes all
side windows simultaneously and can be
used for example to quickly air the car during
hot weather.

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Remove ice and snow from the climate con-
trol system air intake (the grille between the
bonnet and the windscreen).

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In warm weather, condensation from the air
conditioning may drip under the car. This is
normal.

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When the engine requires full power, e.g. for
full acceleration, the air conditioning can be
temporarily switched off. There may then be
a temporary increase in temperature in the
passenger compartment.

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Remove misting on the insides of the win-
dows primarily by using the defroster func-
tion (p. 136). To reduce the risk of misting,
keep the windows clean and use window
cleaner.

Cars with Start/Stop

With an auto-stopped (p. 279) engine certain
equipment may have its function temporarily
reduced, e.g. climate control fan speed (p. 134).

Cars with ECO

Certain equipment may have its function tempo-
rarily reduced or deactivated when the ECO
(p. 287) function is activated, e.g. the air condi-
tioning (p. 135).

Actual temperature (p. 127)

When the ECO function is activated, several
parameters in the climate control system's
settings are changed, and several electricity
consumer functions are reduced. Certain set-
tings can be reset manually, but full function-
ality is only restored by deactivating the ECO
function.

Related information

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Sensors - climate control (p. 127)

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Menu settings - climate control (p. 129)

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Air distribution in the passenger compart-
ment (p. 129)

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CLIMATE CONTROL

* Option/accessory.

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Actual temperature

The temperature you select in the passenger
compartment corresponds to the physical expe-
rience with reference to factors such as ambient
temperature, air speed, humidity and solar radia-
tion etc. in and around the car at the time.

The system includes a sun sensor (p. 127) which
detects on which side the sun is shining into the
passenger compartment. This means

that the

temperature can differ between the right and left-
hand air vents despite the controls being set for
the same temperature on both sides.

Related information

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Temperature control in the passenger com-
partment (p. 135)

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Sensors - climate control

The climate control system has a number of sen-
sors to help control the temperature (p. 127) in
the car.

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The sun sensor is located on the top side of
the dashboard.

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The temperature sensor for the passenger
compartment is located below the climate
control panel.

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The outside temperature sensor is located in
the door mirror.

Do not cover or block the sensors with cloth-
ing or other objects.

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Passenger compartment filter (p. 128)

Air quality

The interior in a passenger compartment is
designed to be pleasant and comfortable, even
for people with contact allergies and for asthma
sufferers.

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Material in the passenger compartment
(p. 129)

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Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)
(p. 128)

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Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) (p. 128)

Related information

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Only applies to ECC.

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* Option/accessory.

128

Air quality - passenger

compartment filter

All air entering the car's passenger compartment
is cleaned with a filter.

The filter must be replaced at regular intervals.
Follow the Volvo Service Programme for the rec-
ommended replacement intervals. If the car is
used in a severely contaminated environment, it
may be necessary to replace the filter more often.

There are different types of passenger com-
partment filter. Make sure that the correct fil-
ter is fitted.

Related information

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Air quality - Clean Zone Interior

Package (CZIP)*

CZIP comprises a series of modifications that
keep the passenger compartment even clearer
from allergy and asthma-inducing substances.

The following is included:

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An enhanced fan function that means that
the fan starts when the car is opened with
the remote control key. The fan fills the pas-
senger compartment with fresh air. The func-
tion starts when required and is disengaged
automatically after a time or when one of the
passenger compartment doors is opened.
The amount of time the fan runs is reduced
gradually due to reduced need up until the
car is 4 years old.

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The air quality system IAQS (p. 128) is a fully
automatic system that cleans the air in the
passenger compartment from contaminants
such as particles, hydrocarbons, nitrous
oxides and ground-level ozone.

Related information

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Air quality - IAQS*

The air quality system IAQS separates gases
and particles to reduce the levels of odours and
pollution in the passenger compartment.

If the outside air is contaminated then the air
intake is closed in order to shut out hydrocar-
bons, nitrous oxides and ground-level ozone. The
air is recirculated in the passenger compartment.

It is possible to activate/deactivate the function
in the menu system MY CAR. For a description of
the menu system, see MY CAR (p. 113).

The air quality sensor must always be enabled
to ensure the best air in the passenger com-
partment.

In a cold climate, automatic recirculation is
limited so as to prevent misting.

Related information

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Air quality - Clean Zone Interior Package
(CZIP)

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* (p. 128)

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* Option/accessory.

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Air quality - material

Tested materials have been developed in order
to minimise the quantity of dust in the passenger
compartment and to contribute to making the
passenger compartment easier to keep clean.

The carpets in both the passenger compartment
and the cargo area are removable and easy to
remove and clean. Use cleaning agents and car
care products recommended by Volvo to clean
the interior (p. 377).

Related information

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Fan level during automatic climate control

Menu settings - climate control

It is possible to activate/deactivate or change
the default settings for four of the climate control
system's functions via the centre console.

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(p. 134).

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Recirculation timer (p. 137).

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Automatic start of rear window defroster
(p. 107).

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Interior air quality system

* (p. 128).

The climate control system's functions can be
reset to the default settings via the menu system
in MY CAR. For a description of the menu sys-
tem, see MY CAR (p. 113).

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Air distribution in the passenger

compartment

The incoming air is divided between a number of
different vents in the passenger compartment.

Air distribution is fully automatic in AUTO mode

If necessary it can be controlled manually; see
the air distribution table (p. 138).

CLIMATE CONTROL

130

Air vents in the dashboard

Open

Closed

Lateral airflow

Vertical airflow

Aim the vents at the side windows to remove
misting.

Remember that small children may be sensi-
tive to air flows and draughts.

Air distribution

Air distribution - defroster windscreen

Air distribution - air vent instrument panel

Air distribution - ventilation floor

The figure consists of three buttons. When press-
ing the buttons the corresponding figure is illumi-
nated in the display screen (see figure below)
and an arrow in front of each part of the figure
shows the air distribution that is selected. For
more information, see the air distribution table
(p. 138).

The selected air distribution is shown in the centre con-

sole display screen.

Related information

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Air distribution - recirculation (p. 137)

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Auto-regulation (p. 134)

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CLIMATE CONTROL

* Option/accessory.

131

Electronic climate control - ECC*

ECC (Electronic Climate Control) maintains the
temperature selected in the passenger compart-

ment and can be set separately for the driver's
side and passenger side.

The auto function is used to automatically con-
trol temperature, air conditioning, fan speed,
recirculation and air distribution.

Fan (p. 134)

AUTO - Automatic climate control (p. 134)

Electrically heated front seat (p. 133), left
side
Heated windscreen

* and max. defroster

(p. 136)
Air distribution (p. 129) - ventilation floor

Air distribution - air vent instrument panel

Air distribution - defroster windscreen

Rear window and door mirror defrosters
(p. 107)
Setting, left/right-hand side for temperature
control (p. 135)
Electrically heated front seat (p. 133), right
side
Temperature control (p. 135)

Recirculation (p. 137)

ECO

* (p. 287)

AC - Air conditioning on/off (p. 135)

Related information

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Heated windscreen and max. defroster

CLIMATE CONTROL

* Option/accessory.

132

Electronic temperature control -

ETC

With ETC (Electronic Temperature Control) the
temperature is regulated automatically while air

distribution and fan control are handled man-
ually.

Fan (p. 134)

Electrically heated front seat (p. 133), left
side
AC - Air conditioning on/off (p. 135)

Air distribution (p. 129) - ventilation floor

Air distribution - air vent instrument panel

Air distribution - defroster windscreen

Rear window and door mirror defrosters
(p. 107)
Recirculation (p. 137)

Electrically heated front seat (p. 133), right
side
Temperature control (p. 135)

ECO

* (p. 287)

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Heated front seats*

The front seat heating has three positions for
increasing the comfort for driver and passenger
when it is cold.

Current heat level is shown in the centre console display

screen.

Press the button repeatedly to
change between the different
levels or to deactivate the func-
tion.

There are three heat levels that give different
heating outputs:

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Highest heat level - three orange fields illu-
minate in the centre console's screen (see
figure above).

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Lower heat level - two orange fields illumi-
nate in the screen.

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Lowest heat level - one orange field illumi-
nates in the screen.

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Switch off the heat - no field illuminates.

WARNING

Heated seats must not be used by people

who find it difficult to perceive an increase in

temperature due to a lack of sensation or who

otherwise have problems operating the con-

trols for the heated seats. Otherwise they may

suffer burn injuries.

Related information

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Heated rear seat

* (p. 133)

Heated rear seat*

The heating for the rear seat's outer positions
has three positions for increasing the comfort for
passengers when it is cold.

Current heat level is shown in the pushbutton's lamps:

Press the button repeatedly to change between
the different levels or to deactivate the function.

There are three heat levels that give different
heating outputs:

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Highest heat level - three lamps illuminate.

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Lower heat level - two lamps illuminate.

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Lowest heat level - one lamp illuminates.

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Switch off the heat - no lamp illuminates.

CLIMATE CONTROL

* Option/accessory.

134

WARNING

Heated seats must not be used by people

who find it difficult to perceive an increase in

temperature due to a lack of sensation or who

otherwise have problems operating the con-

trols for the heated seats. Otherwise they may

suffer burn injuries.

Related information

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Heated front seats

* (p. 133)

Fan

The fan should always be activated in order to
avoid misting on the windows.

If the fan is fully switched off then the air con-
ditioning is not engaged - which can cause a
risk of misting on the windows.

With ECC

Turn the knob to increase or
decrease fan speed, AUTO is
disengaged. If AUTO is
selected, then the fan speed is
regulated automatically
(p. 134) - the fan speed previ-
ously set is disengaged.

With ETC

Turn the knob to increase or
decrease fan speed.

Related information

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Electronic climate control - ECC

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* (p. 131)

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Electronic temperature control - ETC
(p. 132)

Auto-regulation

Auto-regulation is only possible in electronic cli-
mate control (ECC) (p. 131).

The auto function automatically
regulates temperature (p. 135),
air conditioning (p. 135), fan
speed (p. 134), recirculation
(p. 137) and air distribution
(p. 129).

If you select one or more manual functions, the
other functions continue to be controlled auto-
matically. All manual settings are disengaged
when AUTO is pressed. The display screen
shows

AUTO CLIMATE

Fan speed in automatic mode can be set in the
menu system MY CAR. For a description of the
menu system, see MY CAR (p. 113).

Related information

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CLIMATE CONTROL

* Option/accessory.

135

Temperature control in the

passenger compartment

When the car is started, the most recent tem-
perature setting is resumed.

Heating or cooling cannot be hastened by
selecting a higher or lower temperature than
the actual desired temperature.

With ECC

Current temperature for each side is shown in the centre

console's display screen.

The temperatures on the driver
and passenger sides can be
set independently. Repeatedly
press L/R in the button to
select the setting for left, right
or both sides. Set the tempera-
ture using the knob - the

selected temperature for either side is displayed
in the centre console display.

With ETC

The temperature in the passen-
ger compartment can be
adjusted with the knob.

Related information

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Actual temperature (p. 127)

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Electronic temperature control - ETC
(p. 132)

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Electronic climate control - ECC

* (p. 131)

Air conditioning

The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies
incoming air as required.

When the lamp in the AC but-
ton illuminates, the air condi-
tioning is controlled by the sys-
tem's automatic function.

When the lamp in the AC but-
ton is switched off the air con-

ditioning is disconnected. Other functions are still
controlled automatically. When the max. defroster
function (p. 136) is activated, the air conditioning
is switched on automatically so that the air is
dehumidified at the maximum setting.

CLIMATE CONTROL

* Option/accessory.

136

Demisting and defrosting the

windscreen

Heated windscreen

* and max. defroster are

used to quickly remove misting and ice from the
windscreen and side windows.

The selected setting is shown in the centre console dis-

play screen.

Heated windscreen

Max. defroster

The light in the defroster but-
ton illuminates when the func-
tion is active.

Press the button repeatedly to
change between the different
levels or to deactivate the func-

tion.

For cars without heated windscreen there is one
defrost level:

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Air flows to the windows - symbol (2) illumi-
nates in the screen.

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Switch off the function - no symbol illumi-
nates.

For cars with heated windscreen there are two
defrost levels:

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Start the heating for the windscreen

- sym-

bol (1) illuminates in the screen.

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Start the heating for the windscreen

and air

flow to the windows - symbols (1) and (2)
illuminate in the screen.

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Switch off the function - no symbol illumi-
nates.

Heated windscreen and IR window (p. 20)
may have an impact on the performance of
transponders and other communication
equipment.

A triangular area at the end of each side of
the windscreen is not electrically heated,
where de-icing may take longer.

Electrically heated windscreen is not available
when the engine is auto-stopped (p. 279).

The following also takes place when the function
is active in order to provide maximum dehumidifi-
cation in the passenger compartment:

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the air conditioning is automatically engaged

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recirculation and the air quality system are
automatically disengaged.

The noise level increases as the fan is operat-
ing at max.

When the defroster is switched off the climate
control returns to the previous settings.

Related information

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The compass goes off when the heated windscreen is active.

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Air distribution - recirculation

Select recirculation to shut out bad air, exhaust
gases etc. from the passenger compartment, i.e.
no outside air is taken into the car when this
function is activated.

When recirculation is engaged
the orange lamp in the button
illuminates.

IMPORTANT

If the air in the car recirculates for too long,
there is a risk of misting on the insides of the
windows.

Timer

With the timer function activated the system will
exit manually activated recirculation mode
according to a time that depends on the outside
temperature. This reduces the risk of ice, misting
and bad air.

It is possible to activate/deactivate the function
in the menu system MY CAR. For a description of
the menu system, see MY CAR (p. 113).

When max. defroster is selected, recirculation
is always deactivated.

Related information

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Air distribution in the passenger compart-
ment (p. 129)

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Air distribution - table (p. 138)

CLIMATE CONTROL

138

Air distribution - table

Three buttons are used to select the distribution
(p. 129) of the air.

Air distribution

Use

A large amount of hot air flows to the windows.

to remove ice and misting quickly.

Air to windscreen, via defroster vent, and side windows. Some air
flows from the air vents.

to avoid misting and icing in a cold and humid climate (to
achieve this the fan level must not be too low).

Airflow to windows and from dashboard air vents.

to ensure good comfort in warm, dry weather.

Airflow to the head and chest from the dashboard air vents.

to ensure efficient cooling in warm weather.

CLIMATE CONTROL

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Air distribution

Use

Air to the floor and windows. Some air flows from the dashboard air
vents.

to ensure comfortable conditions and good demisting in cold or
humid weather.

Air to floor and from dashboard air vents.

in sunny weather with cool outside temperatures.

Air to floor. Some air flows to the dashboard air vents and windows.

to direct heat or cold to the floor.

Airflow to windows, from dashboard air vents and to the floor.

to provide cooling along the floor in hot, dry weather or warming
upwards in cold weather.

Related information

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Air distribution - recirculation (p. 137)

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CLIMATE CONTROL

* Option/accessory.

140

Engine block and passenger

compartment heater*

Preconditioning prepares the heater, engine and
passenger compartment before departure so
that both wear and energy needs during the jour-
ney are reduced. Warming up your car will also
extend the driving distance.

The heater can be started directly (p. 141) or
with a timer (p. 142).

The heater cannot start if the outside tempera-
ture exceeds 15 °C. The heater's maximum run-
ning time is 50 minutes.

WARNING

Do not use the fuel-driven heater indoors.

Exhaust gases are secreted.