
Press the switch to turn the air conditioning on or off. The "ON"  or "OFF" LED  will light up to indicate if the system
is switched on or off. Other functions will still  be  regulated automatically  (if  the AUTO switch is on).
 The air conditioning functions only at temperatures above 32° F (0° C).
 While  the Defroster function is selected, the air conditioning is temporarily activated to dehumidify the air, even if
you have manually switched the air conditioning off. This will only function if the blower is not  switched off.
 Blower control
Turn  the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease  the blower speed. Pressing the AUTO switch
will automatically  regulate blower speed and  override manual  adjustment.
NOTE:  Turning the blower control counterclockwise as far as possible (an orange LED  next to the control will light
up) will turn both the blower and  the air conditioning off.
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Condensation on the inside  of the windows 
Keeping the insides of the windows clean will help reduce the amount of condensation that forms on the windows. Use
a  commercial window cleaning agent to clean the windows.
Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake  grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.
Cabin air filter
Replace the cabin air filter  with a  new one  at the recommended intervals.  Please refer  to your Warranty and  Service
Records Information booklet, or consult your Volvo retailer for these intervals.  The filter  should be  replaced  more
often when driving under dirty and  dusty conditions. The filter  cannot be  cleaned and  therefore should always be
replaced  with a  new one.
Sensors
The sunlight sensor on the dashboard and  passenger  compartment temperature sensor in the ECC  control panel should
not be  covered in any  way as this  could cause incorrect information to be  sent to the ECC  system.
Parking  the car in warm weather  
If your car has been parked in the sun in warm weather, opening the windows and  sun roof (option) for several
minutes before driving will help release the warm air from  the passenger  compartment. When the engine is running,
close the windows and  sun roof and  use the recirculation function for several minutes to enable the air conditioning to
cool the compartment as quickly as possible.
Windows  and optional  moonroof 
The ECC  system will function best if the windows and  optional moonroof  are closed. If you drive with the moonroof
open,  we recommend that you manually adjust the temperature and  blower control (the LED  in the AUTO switch
should be  off).
Acceleration
The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acceleration.
ECC maintenance  
All maintenance on the climate  control systems should be  carried out by an  authorized Volvo service technician only.
Refrigerant
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Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a  CFC-free refrigerant - R134a
(HFC134a). This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 2.2 lbs (1000 g) R134a and  uses
PAG  oil.
Passenger compartment blower  
Approximately 50 minutes after the ignition is turned off, the blower may come on automatically,  and  run for five
minutes, to remove condensation in the A/C evaporator.
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Interior Air  Quality system (option)
Some cars are equipped with a  multifilter and  air quality sensor. The filter  separates gases and  particles, thereby
reducing the amounts of odors 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  closes  and
the air inside the passenger  compartment is recirculated, i.e. no outside air enters the car. The filter  also cleans
recirculated passenger  compartment air. When the Air quality sensor is activated, the LED  AUT comes on in the
recirculation button 
Operation:
Press
 to activate the Air quality sensor (normal setting).
Or select one  of three functions by pressing 
 
1. Press 
 the LED  AUT  comes on.
The Air quality sensor is now activated. 
2. Press 
 no LED  is lighted.
Recirculation not activated. 
3. Press 
the LED  MAN  comes on. Recirculation is now activated. You can switch between these three functions
by repeatedly pressing 
Keep the following  in mind:
 Make it a  rule to have the air quality sensor activated at all times.
 Recirculation is limited in cold climates to avoid misting  up.
 If misting  occurs, you should deactivate the Air quality sensor.
 If the windows mist up, you can also use the windshield and  side window defroster functions. See  page 48.
 The filter  should be  changed at the intervals  listed in the Warranty and  Service Records Information booklet.
However, if the car is used in a  severely contaminated environment, it may be  necessary  to change the filter  more
frequently.
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· Press the Park assist button on the center  console (see page 31) to temporarily deactivate the system(s). 
· The indicator light in the button will go out when the system(s) have been deactivated. 
· If the vehicle is equipped with front  and  rear park assist, both systems will be  deactivated by pressing the button.
NOTE: 
It may be  necessary  to deactivate one  or both of the park assist systems in certain cases. 
· Rear park assist:  towing a  trailer, carrying bicycles in a  rear-mounted carrier, etc, could trigger the rear park assist
system's sensors.  
· Front  park assist:  it may not be  possible to combine  auxiliary headlights and  front  park assist since these lights
could trigger the system's sensors.
Faults in the system  
If a  fault should occur in the system, the LED  in the button will be  switched off and  a  message will be  displayed in the
text window.
Cleaning the sensors
For the system to function properly, the sensors  in the front  and/or rear bumpers  should be  kept clean. They can be
cleaned with car washing detergent and  a  sponge.
WARNING!
These systems are designed to be  a  supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. They are not, however,  intended  to
replace  the driver's attention and  judgement.
pg. 84 Driving economy
Economical driving conserves natural resources  
Better  driving economy may be  obtained  by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and  stops and  adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic  conditions. Observe the following rules:
 Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a  light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and  is subject to increased wear.
 Whenever possible, avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.
 Drive carefully and  avoid rapid acceleration and  hard braking.
 Do not exceed posted speed limits.
 Avoid carrying unnecessary  items (extra load) in the car.
 Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
 Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
 Note  that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance  and  also fuel consumption.
 Avoid using automatic  transmission kickdown  feature unless necessary.
 Avoid using the air conditioning when it is not required. When engaged, the A/C compressor places an  additional
load on the engine. However, at higher driving speeds, fuel consumption will be  lower with the air conditioning on and
the windows closed than with the air conditioning off and  the windows open.
 Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease  gas mileage are:
 Dirty air cleaner
 Dirty engine oil and  clogged oil filter
 Dragging brakes
 Incorrect front  end  alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and  others  are checked at the standard Maintenance Service intervals.
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