2012 VOLVO V60 air conditioning

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Climate control
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152* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General
Climate controlThe car is equipped with electronic climate
control. The climate control system cools or
heats as well as dehumidifies the air in the pas-
senger compartment.
NOTE
The air conditioning system (AC) 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 on.
Actual temperatureThe temperature you select corresponds to the
physical experience with reference to factors
such as air speed, humidity and solar radiation
etc. in and around the car.
The system includes a sun sensor
1 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.
Sensor location
•The sun sensor1 is located on the top side
of the dashboard.
•The temperature sensor for the passenger
compartment is located below the climate
control panel.
•The outside temperature sensor is located
on the door mirror.
•The humidity sensor* is located by the inte-
rior rearview mirror.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with
clothing or other objects.
Side windows and sunroof*To ensure that the air conditioning works opti-
mally, the side windows, and sunroof* if speci-
fied, should be closed.
Misting windowsRemove misting on the insides of the windows
by primarily using the defroster function.
To reduce the risk of misting, keep the win-
dows clean and use window cleaner.
Temporary shut-off of the air
conditioning
When the engine requires full power, e.g. for full
acceleration or driving uphill with a trailer, the
air conditioning can be temporarily switched
off. There may then be a temporary increase in
temperature in the passenger compartment.
CondensationIn warm weather, condensation from the air
conditioning may drip under the car. This is
normal.
Ice and snowRemove ice and snow from the climate control
system air intake (the grille between the bonnet
and the windscreen).
Fault tracing and repairEngage a workshop that has authorisation for
the fault tracing and repair of the climate con-
trol system. Volvo recommends that you con-
tact an authorised Volvo workshop.
RefrigerantThe air conditioning system contains a refrig-
erant. This refrigerant contains no chlorine,
which means that it is harmless to the ozone
layer. Engage a workshop that has authorisa-
tion for filling/changing refrigerant to carry out
1Only applies to ECC.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.155 Electronic climate control, ECC*
Temperature control, left-hand side
Electrically heated front seat, left-hand
side
Max. defroster
Fan
Air distribution - ventilation floor
Air distribution - air vent instrument panel
Air distribution - defroster windscreen
Rear window and door mirror defrosters,
see page 103
Electrically heated front seat, right-hand
side
Temperature control, right-hand side
Recirculation
AUTO
AC – – Air conditioning on/off
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Electronic Temperature Control, ETC
Fan
Electrically heated front seat, left-hand
side
AC – – Air conditioning on/off
Max. defroster
Air distribution - ventilation floor
Air distribution - air vent instrument panel
Air distribution - defroster windscreen
Rear window and door mirror defrosters,
see page 103
Recirculation
Electrically heated front seat, right-hand
side
Temperature control
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.157 Operating the controls
Heated seats*
Front seats
Current heat level is shown in the centre console
TV screen.
One press on the button gives
the highest heat level - three
orange lamps illuminate in the
centre console TV screen (see
figure above).
Press the button twice for a
lower heat level – two orange lamps illuminate
in the TV screen.
Press the button three times for the lowest heat
level – one orange lamp illuminates in the TV
screen.
Press the button four times to switch off the
heat – no lamps illuminate.
WARNING
The heated seat should not be used by peo-
ple who find it difficult to perceive tempera-
ture increase because of sensory loss or for
any reason have difficulty in managing to
use the control of the heated seat. Other-
wise, burn injuries may arise.
Rear seat2
Press the button once for the highest heat level
– three lamps illuminate.
Press the button twice for a lower heat level –
two lamps illuminate.
Press the button three times for the lowest heat
level – one lamp illuminates.
Press the button four times to switch off the
heat – no lamps illuminate.
Fan
NOTE
If the fan is fully switched off then the air
conditioning is not engaged - which can
cause a risk of misting on the windows.
Fan knob for ECC*Turn the knob to increase or
decrease fan speed. If AUTO
is selected then fan speed is
regulated automatically. The
previously set fan speed is
disengaged.
2Not included if 2-stage booster cushion is selected.
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158* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fan knob for ETCTurn the knob to increase or
decrease fan speed.
Air distribution
Air distribution - defroster windscreen
Air distribution - air vent instrument panel
Air distribution - ventilation floor
The figure consists of three buttons. When
pressing the buttons the corresponding figure
is illuminated in the TV screen (see figure
below) and an arrow in front of each part of thefigure shows the air distribution that is
selected. For more information on air distribu-
tion, see page 161.
The selected air distribution is shown in the centre
console TV screen.
AUTO1
The Auto function automati-
cally regulates temperature,
air conditioning, fan speed,
recirculation, and air distribu-
tion.
If you select one or more manual functions, the
other functions continue to be controlled auto-
matically. All manual settings are disengagedwhen AUTO is pressed. The TV screen shows
AUTO CLIMATE.
Fan speed in automatic mode can be set in the
menu system MY CAR under: Settings
Climate settingsAutomatic blower
adjust. Choose between
Low, Normal orHigh:
•Low - Automatic fan control. Low airflow
is prioritised.
•Normal - Automatic fan control.
•High - Automatic fan control. A more
intense airflow is prioritised.
For a description of the menu system, see
page 145.
Temperature controlThe temperature can be
adjusted with the knob. For
ECC* the temperature for the
driver's side and the passen-
ger side can be set sepa-
rately.
When the car is started, the most recent setting
is resumed.
1Only applies to ECC.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.159
NOTE
Heating or cooling cannot be hastened by
selecting a higher/lower temperature than
the actual temperature required.
AC – Air conditioning on/offWhen the lamp in the AC but-
ton illuminates, the air condi-
tioning is controlled by the
system's automatic function.
This way, incoming air is
cooled and dehumidified.
When the lamp in the AC button is switched off
the air conditioning is disconnected. Other
functions are still controlled automatically.
When the max. defroster function is activated
the air conditioning is switched on automati-
cally, so that the air is dehumidified at the maxi-
mum setting.
Max. defrosterUsed to quickly remove mist-
ing and ice from the wind-
screen and side windows. Air
flowing to the windows. The
light in the defroster button
illuminates when the function
is active.
The following also takes place in order to pro-
vide maximum dehumidification in the passen-
ger compartment:
•the air conditioning is automatically
engaged
•recirculation and the air quality system are
automatically disengaged.
NOTE
The noise level increases as the fan is oper-
ating at max.
When the defroster is switched off the climate
control returns to the previous settings.
Recirculation
Recirculation
When recirculation is
engaged the orange lamp in
the button illuminates. The
function is selected to shut
out bad air, exhaust gases
etc. from the passenger com-
partment. The air in the pas-
senger compartment is recirculated, i.e. no
outside air is taken into the car when this func-
tion is activated.
IMPORTANT
If the air in the car recirculates for too long,
there is a risk of misting on the insides of the
windows.
TimerWith the timer function activated the system
will exit manually activated recirculation mode
according to a time that depends on the out-
side temperature. This reduces the risk of ice,
misting and bad air. Activate/deactivate the
function in the menu system MY CAR under
Settings
Climate settings
Recirculation timer. For a description of the
menu system, see page 145.
NOTE
When max. defroster is selected, recircula-
tion is always deactivated.
Air quality system IAQS*The air quality system 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 and the air is recirculated.
Activate/deactivate the function in the menu
system MY CAR under Settings
Climate
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161 Air distribution table
Air distributionUseAir distributionUse
Air to windows. Some air
flows from the air vents.
The air is not recirculated.
Air conditioning is always
engaged.to remove ice and misting
quickly.Air to the floor and win-
dows. Some air flows
from the dashboard air
vents.to ensure comfortable
conditions and good
demisting in cold or
humid weather.
Air to windscreen, via
defroster vent, and side
windows. Some air flows
from the air vents.to prevent misting and
icing in a cold and humid
climate, (not at too low
fan speed to enable this).Air to floor and from
dashboard air vents.in sunny weather with
cool outside tempera-
tures.
Airflow to windows and
from dashboard air vents.to ensure good comfort in
warm, dry weather.Air to floor. Some air
flows to the dashboard
air vents and windows.to direct heat or cold to
the floor.
Airflow to the head and
chest from the dashboard
air vents.to ensure efficient cooling
in warm weather.Airflow to windows,
from dashboard air
vents and to the floor.to provide cooler air
along the floor or warmer
air higher up in cold
weather or hot, dry
weather.
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06 During your journey
Recommendations during driving
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•If the text message High engine temp
Stop engine or Coolant level low, Stop
engine is shown then the engine must be
switched off after stopping the car.
•In the event of overheating in the gearbox
a built-in protection function is activated
which, amongst other things, illuminates
the instrument panel's warning symbol and
there is a text message displayed there
Transmission hot Reduce speed orTransmission hot Stop safely - follow
the recommendation given and lower the
speed and stop the car in a safe way and
allow the engine to run at idling speed for
a few minutes to allow the gearbox to cool
down.
•If the car overheats, the air conditioning
may be switched off temporarily.
•Do not turn the engine off immediately you
stop after a hard drive.
NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to
operate for a while after the engine has been
switched off.
Open tailgate
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic
exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car
through the cargo area.
Do not overload the batteryThe electrical functions in the car load the bat-
tery to varying degrees. Avoid using the key
position II when the engine is switched off.
Instead use the I mode - which uses less
power.
Also, be aware of different accessories that
load the electrical system. Do not use functions
which use a lot of power when the engine is
switched off. Examples of such functions are:
•ventilation fan
•headlamps
•windscreen wiper
•audio system (high volume).
If the battery voltage is low the information dis-
play shows the text
Low battery Power save
mode. The energy-saving function then shuts
down certain functions or reduces certain
functions such as the ventilation fan and/or
audio system.
–In which case, charge the battery by star-
ting the engine and then running it for atleast 15 minutes - battery charging is more
effective during driving than running the
engine at idling speed while stationary.
Before a long journey
•Check that the engine is working normally
and that fuel consumption is normal.
•Make sure that there are no leaks (fuel, oil
or other fluid).
•Check all bulbs and tyre tread depths.
•Carrying a warning triangle is a legal
requirement in certain countries.
Winter drivingCheck the following in particular before the
cold season:
•The engine coolant must contain at least
50% glycol. This mixture protects the
engine against frost erosion down to
approximately –35 °C. To achieve optimum
antifreeze protection, different types of gly-
col must not be mixed.
•The fuel tank must be kept filled to prevent
condensation.
•Engine oil viscosity is important. Oils with
lower viscosity (thinner oils) facilitate star-
ting in cold weather and also reduce fuel
consumption while the engine is cold. For
more information on suitable oils, see
page 360.
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