2011 VOLVO XC70 climate settings

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Mirrors
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reverse, the mirrors will automatically return to
their original position.
This function can be activated/deactivated in
Car settings
Door mirror settingsAuto
tilt left mirror or
Auto tilt right mirror.
Automatic retraction when lockingWhen the vehicle is locked/unlocked with the
remote key the door mirrors are automatically
retracted/extended.
The function can be activated/deactivated
under Car settings
Fold mirr. when
locking. For a description of the menu system,
see page 124.
Resetting to neutralMirrors that have been moved out of position
by an external force must be electrically reset
to the neutral position for electric retracting/
extending to work.
•Retract the mirrors with the L and R but-
tons.
•Fold them out again with the L and R but-
tons.
The mirrors are now reset in neutral position.
Home safe and approach lightingThe light on the door mirrors comes on when
approach lighting or home safe lighting is
selected, see page 92.
Rear window and door mirror
defrosters
Use the defroster to quickly remove fog and ice
from the rear window and the door mirrors.
Press the button once to start simultaneous
rear window and door mirror defrosting. The
light in the button indicates that the function is
active. Switch the function off when then win-
dows have cleared to help avoid battery drain.
The rear window is defogged/de-iced auto-
matically if the vehicle is started in an outside
temperature lower than 45 °F (7 °C). Auto-
defrosting can be selected under Climate
settings
Auto rear defroster. Select
between
On or Off.
Interior rearview mirror
Auto-dim functionAn integrated sensor reacts to headlights from
following traffic and automatically reduces
glare in the mirror.

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Tire pressure
Door mirror settings
Parking camera settings (accessory)
Lane departure warning*
Steering force level*
Information
Climate settings
Automatic blower adjust
Recirculation timer
Auto. rear defroster
Reset climate settings
Main menu AMHD radio
Audio settings
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Sound stage
Equalizer, front
Equalizer, rear
Auto. volume control
Resets all audio settings.
Main menu FMHD radio
FM settings
Radio text
Advanced radio settings
Audio settings
Main menu CDRandom
Off
Folder
Disc
Single disc
All discs
CD settings
Track information*
Audio settings
Main menu AUXVolume, AUX input
Audio settings
Main menu USBUSB settings
Audio settings
Track information*
Main iPod menuiPod settings
Audio settings
Track information*
Main Bluetooth menuLast 10 missed calls
Last 10 received calls
Last 10 dialled calls
Phone book
Search
Copy fr. mobile phone
Bluetooth*
Connect phone
Change phone
Remove phone
1Certain models2The menu option for audio settings is available in all audio sources.

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your Warranty and Service Records Informa-
tion booklet, or consult a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician 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.
NOTE
There are different types of cabin air filters.
Ensure that the correct type is installed.
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)A multifilter helps reduce gases and particles
in the incoming air, thereby reducing the levels
of odors and contaminants entering the vehi-
cle. 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 recircu-
lated, i.e. no outside air enters the vehicle. The
filter also cleans recirculated passenger com-
partment air.
NOTE
Contact your Volvo retailer for IAQS air filter
replacement intervals.
Menu settingsThe default settings for three of the climate
system's functions can be changed in the
menu system, see page 124:
•Blower speed in automatic mode, see
page 131.
•Recirculation timer for passenger com-
partment air, see page 133.
•Automatic rear window defrosting, see
page 100.
The functions can also be returned to factory
settings in the menu system.
Air distribution
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The incoming air is distributed from 20 different
vents in the passenger compartment.Air distribution is fully automatic in AUTO
mode.
If desired, air distribution can be controlled
manually, see page 134.
Air vents in the dashboard
G021367
Open
Closed
Horizontal airflow
Vertical airflow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side win-
dows to defrost.

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•Level one: press the button three times for
the lowest output – one indicator light
comes on.
•Press the button a fourth time to switch off
the function – the indicator light will go out.
Heated front seats*Press the button once for the
highest heat level – three indi-
cator lights come on.
Press the button twice for a
lower heat level – two indica-
tor lights come on.
Press the button three times for the lowest heat
level – one indicator light comes on.
Press the button four times to switch off the
heat – no indicator lights come on.
The seat heating is normally switched off when
the engine is started. If the heating is on when
the ignition is switched off, the heating will also
switch off. Automatic start of the seat heating
can be activated/deactivated in the menu sys-
tem, under: Climate settings
Seat heating
off at start
Seat heating is switched off automatically after
a certain length of time. This function can be
activated/deactivated in the menu system,
under: Climate settings
Seat heating
timer
By default, seat heating is off when the engine
is started. If the heating is on, it will automati-
cally switch off when the engine is switched off.
Automatic start for seat heating can be set in
Climate settings
Seat heating off at
start
The seat heating switches off automatically
after several minutes. This function can be acti-
vated/deactivated in Climate settings
Seat
heating timer
Heated rear seats*
G021376
Heat control for the outboard seating positions
is done in the same way as for the front seats.
Blower controlTurn the control clockwise to
increase or counterclockwise
to decrease the blower
speed. Pressing the AUTO
switch will automatically reg-
ulate blower speed and over-
ride manual adjustment.
NOTE
If the blower is turned off completely, the air
conditioning is disengaged, which may
result in fogging on the windows.
Air distributionThe figure consists of three
buttons. When the buttons
are pressed, an indicator light
in front of the respective part
of the figure illuminates and
shows which manual air flow
has been selected. See also
the air distribution chart on page 134.

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AutoThe function automatically
regulates cooling, heating,
blower speed, recirculation,
and air distribution to main-
tain the chosen temperature.
If you select one or more man-
ual functions, the other func-
tions continue to be controlled automatically.
The air quality sensor is engaged and all man-
ual settings are switched off when AUTO is
pressed. The display shows
AUTO
CLIMATE.
Blower speed in automatic mode can be set
under Climate settings
Automatic fan
adjust. Choose between
Low, Normal orHigh.
NOTE
Selecting the lowest blower speed may
increases the risk of fog forming on the win-
dows.
Temperature controlThe temperatures on the
driver and passenger sides
can be set independently.
When the vehicle is started,
the most recent setting is
resumed.
NOTE
Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by
selecting a higher/lower temperature than
the actual temperature required.
A/C – ON/OFFThe air conditioning is con-
trolled automatically by the
system when the ON light is
on. This cools/heats and
dehumidifies the incoming air.
When the OFF light is on, the
air conditioning is always dis-
engaged. Other functions are still controlled
automatically. When defroster is selected, the
air conditioning system is set for maximum
blower speed and dehumidification.
DefrosterThis function defrosts/de-ices
the windshield and front side
windows. The indicator light
in the defroster button lights
when the function is active.
•Blower speed increases automatically and
the air conditioning will switch on (if not
already on and if the passenger compart-
ment blower is not turned off) to dehumid-
ify the air in the passenger compartment.
Air conditioning can be switched off by
pressing the AC button.
•Recirculation will not function while defrost
is engaged.
The climate system will return to its previous
settings when the defroster function is
switched off.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.133
Recirculation/air quality system
Recirculation
This function can be used to
shut out exhaust fumes,
smoke, etc from the passen-
ger 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
indicator light in the button will illuminate when
recirculation is selected.
If the air in the car recirculates for too long,
there is a risk of condensation forming on the
insides of the windows, especially in winter.
TimerThe timer function minimizes the risk of fog-
ging, or stale air when the recirculation function
is selected by automatically switching off the
function after a certain length of time, depend-
ing on the ambient temperature. Activate/
deactivate the function under Climate
settings
Recirculation time. For a
description of the menu system, see
page 124.
NOTE
When Defroster is selected, recirculation is
always deactivated.
Interior Air Quality System–IAQS*This system consists of a mul-
tifilter and an air quality sen-
sor. The filter helps remove
gases and particles from the
incoming air, thereby reduc-
ing the amounts of odors and
contaminants entering the
vehicle. The air quality sensor detects
increased levels of contaminants in the outside
air. When the air quality sensor detects conta-
minated outside air, the air intake closes and
the air inside the passenger compartment is
recirculated, i.e., no outside air enters the vehi-
cle. The filter also cleans recirculated passen-
ger compartment air. When the AUTO button
is depressed the air quality sensor is always
engaged.
Activating the air quality sensorSwitch between the three
functions by pressing the but-
ton repeatedly.
•The left orange light comes on – the air
quality sensor is disengaged.
•The center green light comes on – recircu-
lation not engaged, providing it is not
required for cooling in hot weather.
•The right orange light comes on – recircu-
lation is engaged.
NOTE
•The air quality sensor should always be
engaged in order to obtain the best air
in the passenger compartment.
•Recirculation is limited in cold weather
to avoid fogging.
•If the insides of the windows start fog-
ging, disengage the air quality sensor.
Use the defroster function to increase
airflow to the front, side, and rear win-
dows.