2016 VOLVO XC70 air condition

03 Instruments and controls
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Rear fog lights
The rear fog lights are considerably brighter than the normal taillights and should be usedonly when conditions such as fog, rain, snow,smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehi-cles to less than 500 ft. (150 meters).
The rear fog lights will only function in combi- nation with the high/low beam headlights.
–Press the button to switch the rear fog lights on/off.
> The rear fog light indicator symbol
on the instrument panel and the
light in the button illuminate when the rear fog lights are switched on.
NOTE
• The rear fog lights are considerably brighter than the normal taillights andshould be used only when conditionssuch as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dustreduce visibility for other vehicles toless than 500 ft. (150 meters).
• Condensation may form temporarily onthe inside of the lenses of exteriorlights such as headlights, fog lights, ortaillights. This is normal and the lightsare designed to withstand moisture.Normally, condensation will dissipateafter the lights have been on for ashort time.
Related information
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Lighting panel (p. 89)
Hazard warning flashers
The hazard warning flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffichazard. When the function is activated, both turn sig- nal indicators in the instrument panel willflash.
Location of the hazard warning flasher button
–To activate the flashers, press the button in the center dash. Press the button againto turn off the flashers.
NOTE
•Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary,depending on where you live.
• The hazard warning flashers will beactivated automatically if an airbagdeploys.

04 Climate
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124* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Climate – general information
The vehicle is equipped with Electronic Cli- mate Control (ECC) (p. 128) that cools, heatsor dehumidifies the air in the passenger com-partment.
Air conditioning
NOTE
• The air conditioning can be switched off, but to ensure the best possible cli-mate comfort in the passenger com-partment and to prevent the windowsfrom misting, it should always be on.
• In warm weather, a small amount ofwater may accumulate under the carwhen it has been parked. This water iscondensation from the A/C systemand is normal.
Side windows and moonroofTo ensure that the air conditioning works optimally, the side windows, and the optionalmoonroof should be closed.
Fog on the inside of the windowsThe defroster function (p. 132) should beused to remove fog or mist from the inside ofthe windows. Keeping the windows cleanwith a commercially available window wash-ing spray will also help prevent fogging ormisting.
Temporary shut-off of the air conditioning
The air conditioning (p. 131) is momentarily disengaged during full acceleration or whendriving uphill with a trailer. This may result ina temporary increase in cabin temperature.
Ice and snowAlways keep the air intake grille at the base ofthe windshield free of snow.
Climate system maintenanceSpecial tools and equipment are required tomaintain and carry out repairs on the climatesystem. Work of this type should only bedone by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
RefrigerantVolvo cares about the environment. The airconditioning system in your car contains aCFC-free refrigerant – R134a. This substancewill not deplete the ozone layer. The air con-ditioning system contains 1.76 lbs (800 g) ofR134a. The systems uses PAG oil.
Related information
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Climate – sensors (p. 124)
• Climate – menu settings (p. 126)
Climate – sensors
The climate system utilizes a number of sen- sors to help regulate the temperature andhumidity level in the passenger compartment.
Sensor location
• The sunlight sensor is located on the top side of the dashboard.
NOTE
The sunlight sensor monitors which side of the car that is most exposed to sunlight.This can mean that the temperature maydiffer between the right and left-side airvents, even if the temperatures set for bothsides of the passenger compartment arethe same.
•The temperature sensor for the passen- ger compartment is located below the cli-mate control panel.
• The outside (ambient) temperature sensoris located on the door mirror.
• The humidity sensor* is located in theinterior rearview mirror.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with clothing or other objects.
Related information
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Climate – general information (p. 124)

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Air quality
The passenger compartment has been designed to be pleasant and comfortable,even for people with asthma and contactallergies.
Passenger compartment filterReplace the cabin air filter with a new one atthe recommended intervals. Please refer toyour Warranty and Service Records Informa-tion booklet, or consult a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician for these intervals.The filter should be replaced more often whendriving under dirty and dusty conditions. Thefilter cannot be cleaned and therefore shouldalways 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 lev-els of odors and contaminants entering thevehicle. The air quality sensor detectsincreased levels of contaminants in the out-side air. When the air quality sensor detectscontaminated outside air, the air intake closesand the air inside the passenger compart-ment is recirculated, i.e., no outside air entersthe vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculatedpassenger compartment air.
NOTE
Contact your Volvo retailer for IAQS air fil- ter replacement intervals.
Materials used in the cabinThe materials used in the cabin have been developed to help minimize the amount ofdust and make the cabin easier to keepclean. All floor mats can be easily removedfor cleaning. Use car cleaning products rec-ommended by Volvo. See also the informa-tion in Cleaning the interior (p. 362).
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 124)
• Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)* (p. 125)
• Climate – menu settings (p. 126)
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)*
The Air Quality System (IAQS) consists of a multifilter and an air quality sensor. The filterhelps remove gases and particles from theincoming air, thereby reducing the amounts ofodors and contaminants entering the vehicle. The air quality (p. 125) sensor detects increased levels of contaminants in the out-side air. When the air quality sensor detectscontaminated outside air, the air intake closesand the air inside the passenger compart-ment is recirculated, i.e., no outside air entersthe vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculatedpassenger compartment air. When theAUTO
(p. 131) button is depressed the air
quality sensor is always engaged. Activate or deactivate this function in
Climate
settings
Interior air quality system.
NOTE
• The air quality sensor should always be engaged in order to obtain the bestair in the passenger compartment.
• Recirculation is limited in cold weatherto avoid fogging.
• If the insides of the windows start fog-ging, disengage the air quality sensor.Use the defroster function to increaseairflow to the front, side, and rear win-dows.

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128* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Electronic climate control (ECC)
ECC (Electronic Climate Control) helps main- tain the selected temperature in the passen-ger compartment and the temperature can be set separately on the driver's and passenger'ssides.
The AUTO function (p. 131) automaticallyregulates the temperature, air conditioning,blower speed, recirculation and air distribu-tion.
Temperature control (p. 130), driver's side
Heated driver's seat* (p. 129)
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Defroster (maximum effect), electrically heated windshield* (p. 132)
Blower (p. 130)
Manual air distribution (p. 126)—floor
Manual air distribution—dashboard air vents
Manual air distribution—defroster
Heated rear window and door mir- rors (p. 104)
Heated front passenger's seat* (p. 129)
Temperature control (p. 130), passeng- er's side
Recirculation (p. 134)
AUTO
(p. 131)
A/C (p. 131) on/off
Ventilated driver's seat (p. 130)*
Ventilated passenger's seat* (p. 130)*
Related information
•Climate – general information (p. 124)
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The location of the button varies, depending on whether the vehicle is equipped with the optional ventilated front seats

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NOTE
If the blower is turned off completely, the air conditioning is disengaged, which mayresult in fogging on the windows.
Related information
•Climate – general information (p. 124)
• Electronic climate control (ECC) (p. 128)
• Air conditioning (p. 131)
• Climate – sensors (p. 124)
Automatic climate control
The Auto function automatically controls tem- perature (p. 130), air conditioning (p. 131),blower speed (p. 130), recirculation (p. 134)and air distribution (p. 126).
If you select one or moremanual functions, the otherfunctions continue to becontrolled automatically. Theair quality (p. 125) sensor isengaged and all manual set-tings are switched off when
AUTO is pressed. The display shows
AUTO
CLIMATE.
Blower speed in automatic mode can be set under
Climate settingsAutomatic blower
adjustment
. Choose between Low, Normalor High.
NOTE
Selecting the lowest blower speed may increases the risk of fog forming on thewindows.
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 124)
Air conditioning
The air conditioning function cools and dehu- midifies the air in the passenger compart-ment.
When the indicator light inthe button is on, the air con-ditioning is controlled auto-matically. This cools/heatsand dehumidifies the incom-ing air. When the indicatorlight in the button is off, the
air conditioning is disengaged. Other func-tions are still controlled automatically. Whenmaximum defroster (p. 132) is selected, theair conditioning system is set for maximumblower speed and dehumidifies the cabin asquickly as possible.
Related information
• Climate – general information (p. 124)
• Automatic climate control (p. 131)

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132* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Max. defroster and electrically heated windshield*
The heated windshield and max. defroster functions are used to clear the windshield andfront side windows of condensation and iceas quickly as possible.
The selected settings are shown in the center console display
Electrical heating*
Max. defroster
Models without an electrically heated wind-
shield • Press the button once to start defrosting/de-icing the windshield andfront side windows. The indicator light (2)in the defroster button illuminates whenthe function is active.
• Press the button twice to switch off thedefroster (the indicator light will switchoff).
Models with an electrically heated wind-
shield*
• If this feature is switched off, press thebutton once to start heating the wind- shield 3
. Symbol (1) will illuminate in the
center console display.
• Press the button twice to start both the defroster and the windshield heating.Symbols (1) and (2) will illuminate in thecenter console display.
• If these features are on, press the buttonto switch them off. The symbols will nolonger be displayed.NOTE
•Triangular areas at the far sides of the windshield are not heated electricallyand will take slightly longer todefrost/de-ice.
• The heated windshield may affect theperformance/range of e.g., transpond-ers used to automatically pay highwaytolls or other communication equip-ment.
The following occurs when the defroster/ windshield heating functions have been acti-vated: •
Blower speed increases automatically and the air conditioning (p. 131) willswitch on (if not already on and if the pas-senger compartment blower is not turnedoff) to dehumidify the air in the passengercompartment. Air conditioning can beswitched off by pressing the
AC button.
• Recirculation (p. 134) will not functionwhile defrost is engaged.
The climate system will return to its previous
settings when the defroster/windshield heat- ing function is switched off. See also Heated windshield*, rear window and door mirror defrosters (p. 104) for addi-tional information.
3 If a "C" appears in the rear-view mirror when the button is pressed, the compass* has to be recalibrated, see Digital compass* (p. 105).

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Air distribution – table
Air distribution (p. 126) is selected using the buttons in the center console climate panel.
Air distributionUseAir distributionUse
Air to windows. Some air flows from the dashboard airvents. The air is not recircula-ted. Air conditioning is alwaysengaged.To remove de-fog/de- ice the front side win-dows and windshieldquickly.Air to the floor and windows. Some airflows from the dash-board air vents.To ensure comfortable conditions and good de-fogging in cold or humidweather.
Air to windshield and side win- dows. Some air flows from theair dashboard vents.In cold or humid weather (blowerspeed should bemoderate to high).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 com- fort in warm, dryweather.Air to floor. Some air flows to the dashboardair vents and windows.To warm or cool the feet.
Airflow to the head and chest from the dashboard air vents.To ensure efficient cooling in warmweather.Airflow to windows, from dashboard airvents and to the floor.To cool the feet or pro- vide warmer air to theupper body in coldweather or hot, dryweather.

06 Locks and alarm
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Remote key and key blade
Two remote keys are provided with your vehi- cle. They enable you to unlock the doors andtailgate, and also function as ignition keys tostart the vehicle or operate electrical compo-nents. The remote keys contain detachablemetal key blades for manually locking orunlocking the driver's door and the glovecompartment. The visible ends of these keyblades are unique to make it easier to identify"your" remote key. Up to six remotes can beprogrammed for use on the same vehicle.
WARNING
Never leave the remote key in the ignition slot if children are to remain in the vehicle.
For more information on the various ignition modes, see Ignition modes (p. 79).
Related information
•Remote key – functions (p. 155)
• Remote key – functions (p. 155)
• Remote key – range (p. 156)
Remote key – loss
If either of the remote keys (p. 152) is lost, the other should be taken with the vehicle to aVolvo retailer. As an anti-theft measure, thecode of the lost remote key must be erasedfrom the system.
NOTE
Additional or duplicate remote control keys can be obtained from any authorized Volvoretailer. You can also obtain additional or duplicate remote control keys from certain inde-pendent repair facilities and locksmithsthat are qualified to make remote controlkeys. Each key must be programmed towork with your vehicle. California Only: A list of independent repair facilities and/or locksmiths known to Volvo that can cutand code replacement keys can be found:
• on the Volvo website at http://www.volvocars.com/us/keys
• by calling Volvo Customer Care at1-800-458-1552
The number of registered keys for the vehicle can be found by pressing
MY CAR and going
into
SettingsInformationNumber of
keys. For a description of the menu system,
see My Car – introduction (p. 76). USA-5WK49264 FCC ID:KR55WK49264 + Siemens VDO 5WK49236 FCC ID:KR55WK49236, 5WK49266FCC ID:KR55WK49266 + Siemens VDO 5WK49233 FCC ID:KR55WK49233This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210. Operation is subject tothe following conditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation. Canada-5WK49264IC:267T-5WK49264 + Siemens VDO 5WK49236 IC:267T-5WK49236, 5WK49266IC:267T-5WK49266 + Siemens VDO 5WK49233 IC:267T-5WK49233Operation is subject to the following condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-ence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.Related information
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Remote key – functions (p. 155)