2015 VOLVO XC90 climate control

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Ambient temperature sensor
The ambient temperature sensor displays the temperature outside the vehicle in the instrumentpanel.
Location of the ambient temperature sensor (tempera- ture shown here in degrees Celsius)
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is between 23° and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), a snowflakesymbol will be displayed next to the tempera-ture. This symbol serves as a warning for pos-sible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your
vehicle. At low speeds or when the vehicle is not mov- ing, the temperature readings may be slightlyhigher than the actual ambient temperature.
SettingsChanging measurement standard in the center display:
1. Pull down the center display's Top view and
tap
Settings.
2. Tap
SystemUnits.
3. Select measurement standard,
Metric,Imperial or US.
Related information
• Instrument panel (p. 128)
• Climate system sensors (p. 177)
Clock The clock is displayed in the instrument panel and in the center display.
Location of the clock in the instrument panel
Certain messages and other information in the instrument panel may temporarily obscure theclock. In the center display, the clock is located at the upper right of the status bar.
Settings for date and time
Select SettingsSystemDate & Time in
the center display's Top view to change the for- mat for displaying date or time. Set the date and time by tapping the up or down arrows on the center display.

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120 Never use strong stain removers. For difficult cleaning conditions, a special cleaning agent canbe purchased at a Volvo retailer.
Related information
•
Driver profiles (p. 112)
• Center display overview (p. 29)
• Navigating in the center display's views (p. 39)
Voice control
Voice commands make it possible for the driver to voice-control certain functions in the mediaplayer, a Bluetooth-connected cell phone, cli- mate system and the Volvo navigation system *.
Voice control offers convenience and enables the driver to keep his/her hands on the steeringwheel and concentrate on driving and the trafficsituation around the vehicle.
WARNING
As the driver, you have full responsibility for operating the vehicle safely and adhering toall applicable traffic regulations.
Input to the system is in dialog form and compri- ses commands from the driver and a verbalresponse from the system. The voice control system uses the same micro- phone as the Bluetooth hands-free system and system responses come via the infotainment sys-tem's speakers. In certain cases, text messages are also provided in the instrument panel. The functions are controlled using the right-side steering wheel keypad and settings are madefrom the center console.
System updatesThe voice control system is being constantly improved and updates should be downloaded foroptimal functionality. See the article "Systemupdates" and the Volvo Cars support sitesupport.volvocars.com.
Related information
•
Using voice commands (p. 121)
• Voice control settings (p. 125)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 122)
• Voice control for cell phones (p. 121)
• System updates (p. 490)
• Navigation system voice commands (p. 124)
• Climate system voice commands (p. 122)

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Voice control for radio and media
The following voice commands can be used for the radio or an external multimedia device.
• "
Media and radio ": initiates a dialog for
media and radio, and displays possible com- mands.
• "
Play "-"[artist] ": plays music by the selected
artist.
• "
Play "-"[song title] ": plays the selected
song.
• "
Play "-"[song title] "-"from "-"[album] ":
plays the selected song from the selectedalbum.
• "
Play "-"[radio station] ": starts the selected
radio station.
• "
Tune "-"[frequency] ": tunes to the selected
frequency on the current waveband. If nowaveband has been selected, FM is thedefault.
• "
Tune "-"[frequency] "-"[waveband] ": tunes
to the selected station on the selected wave-band.
• "
Radio ": starts FM radio.
• "
Radio FM ": starts FM radio.
• "
Radio AM " : starts AM radio.
• "
SiriusXM "*: starts satellite radio
• "
CD ": starts playback from a CD.
• "
USB ": starts playback from a USB flash
drive. •
"
iPod ": starts playback from an iPod.
• "
Bluetooth ": starts playback from a Blue-
tooth-connected device.
• Similar music
": starts playback from a USB
flash drive with music similar to the type cur-rently playing.
Related information
• Voice control (p. 120)
• Using voice commands (p. 121)
• Voice control settings (p. 125)
Climate system voice commands Voice commands can be used to control the cli- mate system to e.g., change the temperature, activate seat heating
* or change blower (fan)
speed.

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–Tap and say one of the following com-
mands:
• "
Climate": starts a command dialog and
provides examples of commands that can be used.
• "
Set temperature to X degrees": sets
the desired temperature.
• "
Raise temperature"/"Lower
temperature": raises/lowers the tem-
perature.
• "
Sync temperature": synchronizes the
temperature in all of the vehicle's climate zones with the one set for the driver'sside.
• "
Air on feet"/"Air on body": opens the
desired air vent.
• "
Air on feet off"/"Air on body off":
closes the desired air vent.
• "
Set fan to max"/"Turn off fan":
changes the blower speed to Max/Off.
• "
Raise fan speed"/"Lower fan speed":
raises/lowers the blower speed.
• "
Turn on auto": activates automatic cli-
mate control.
• "
Air condition on"/"Air condition off":
activates/deactivates the air conditioning.
• "
Recirculation on"/"Recirculation off":
activates/deactivates recirculation. •
"
Turn on defroster"/"Turn off
defroster": activates/deactivates window
and door mirror defrosting.
• "
Turn on max defroster"/"Turn off
max defroster": activates/deactivates
max defroster.
• "
Turn on electric defroster"/"Turn off
electric defroster": activates/deacti-
vates the electrically heated windshield *.
• "
Turn on rear defroster"/"Turn off rear
defroster": activates/deactivates the
electrically heated rear window and door mirrors.
• "
Turn steering wheel heat on"/"Turn
steering wheel heat off": activates/
deactivates the electrically heated steer- ing wheel *.
• "
Raise steering wheel heat"/"Lower
steering wheel heat": raises/lowers the
heating level for the electrically heated steering wheel *.
• "
Turn on seat heat"/"Turn off seat
heat": activates/deactivates the electri-
cally heated seats *.
• "
Raise seat heat"/"Lower seat heat":
raises/lowers the heating level for the electrically heated seats *.
• "
Turn on seat ventilation"/"Turn off
seat ventilation": activates/deactivates
seat ventilation *. •
"
Raise seat ventilation"/"Lower seat
ventilation": raises/lowers the level for
seat ventilation *.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 180)

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Calibrating the compass
North America is divided into 15 magnetic zones and the compass will need to be calibrated if thevehicle is driven from one zone to another.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Stop the vehicle in a large open area, safely out of traffic and away from steel structures and high-tension electrical wires.
2. Start the vehicle.
NOTE
• For best calibration results, switch off all electrical equipment in the vehicle (climatesystem, windshield wipers, audio system,etc.) and make sure that all doors areclosed.
• Calibration may not succeed or be incor-rect if the vehicle's electrical equipment isnot switched off.
3. Using a pen, paperclip or similar object, press
and hold the button on the underside of mir- ror for approx. 3 seconds until the number ofthe current magnetic zone is displayed.
15
14
13
12
11
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10
Magnetic zones
4. Press the button on the underside of mirrorrepeatedly until the desired magnetic zone (
1

CLIMATE
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Climate control system
The vehicle is equipped with Electronic Climate Control (ECC) that cools, heats, dehumidifiesand filters the air in the passenger compartment.
2-zone climate system
2-zone system climate zones
The 2-zone climate system makes it possible to set the left- and right-side temperatures sepa-rately. All climate system settings are made from the center display and the buttons in the center con-sole.
4-zone climate system *
4-zone system climate zones
The 4-zone climate system makes it possible to set the left- and right-side temperatures sepa-rately for the front and rears seats. All climate system settings are made from the center display and the buttons in the center con-sole. Settings for the rear seats can also bemade from the climate system panel on the rearside of the tunnel console.
Related information
•Climate system sensors (p. 177)
• Perceived temperature (p. 176)
• Climate system controls (p. 180)
• Air quality (p. 177)
• Air distribution (p. 194)
• Air conditioning refrigerant (p. 541)
Perceived temperature
The climate system regulates passenger com- partment temperature based on the perceivedtemperature, not on the actual one.
The selected passenger compartment tempera- ture is based on a physical perception relating tothe current ambient temperature, air flow, humid-ity, sunlight in the passenger compartment, etc. The system's sunlight sensor monitors the side of the car where sunlight is entering the passengercompartment. This means that the actual tem-perature may differ between the right and leftsides of the compartment, even if the tempera-ture setting is the same for both sides.
Related information
• Climate system sensors (p. 177)
• Climate control system (p. 176)

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Climate system sensors The climate system's sensors help regulate the passenger compartment temperature, humiditylevel, etc.
Location of the sensors
Humidity sensor: in the rearview mirror con- sole.
Ambient temperature sensor: in the pas- senger's side door mirror.
Passenger compartment temperature sen- sor: near the center console buttons.
Sunlight sensor: on the upper side of the dashboard.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with cloth- ing or other objects.
Related information
•Climate control system (p. 176)
• Perceived temperature (p. 176)
Air quality
The materials used in the passenger compart- ment have been selected and designed to bepleasant and comfortable, even for people withasthma or other types of allergies.
Materials in the passenger compartmentThe materials used have been developed to help minimize the amount of dust and make the cabineasier to keep clean. All floor mats can be easily removed for cleaning. Use car cleaning products recommended byVolvo. Only use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and fol-low the instructions included with the car careproduct.
Air filtering systemsIn addition to the passenger compartment filter, the Clean Zone Interior Package * and the Interior
Air Quality System * contribute to a cleaner pas-
senger compartment environment.
Related information
• Passenger compartment air filter (p. 179)
• Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
* (p. 178)
• Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)
*
(p. 178)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 527)

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Passenger compartment air filter
All air entering the passenger compartment through the climate system air intake is filtered.
Filter replacementThe filter must be replaced according to the serv- ice schedule for your vehicle. When driving in e.g.,dusty or industrial areas, the filer may need to bereplaced more often. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Related information
• Air quality (p. 177)
• Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)
*
(p. 178)
• Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
* (p. 178)
• Volvo's service program (p. 488)
Automatic climate control The Auto feature automatically controls a num- ber of climate system functions.
The Auto climate button in Climate view
1. Go to the center display's Climate view. 2.
Tap or press and hold
AUTO.
> Auto mode is activated (button lights up)/ deactivated (button is off). Auto mode automatically controls air recirculation, airconditioning, and air distribution. Blower speed and temperature change depending on how long the button ispressed.
• Tap: return to previous settings.
• Press and hold: change to default set- tings (level
3 and 72 °F (22 °C).
Related information
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 180)