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2.
Tap
Climate.
3. Under
Auto Driver Seat Heating Level andAuto Passenger Seat Heating Level,
select Off, Low, Medium or High to acti-
vate/deactivate the automatic function and select a level for the driver's and passenger'sseats.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 197)
• Climate system controls in the center display(p. 197)
• Rear climate system controls on the tunnelconsole (p. 199)
Turning front seat ventilation
* on
and off
Seat ventilation can be used e.g., to help remove dampness from the seat occupant's clothing.
The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrests that draw air through theseat upholstery. The cooling effect increases asthe air in the passenger compartment becomescooler. This feature can be activated when theengine is running and it monitors the seat's tem-perature, sunlight in the passenger compartmentand the ambient temperature.
Activating/deactivating front seat ventilation
Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate bar
1. Tap the left or right side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's climate bar to open the steering wheel and seat con-trols. If the vehicle is not equipped with the optional heated steering wheel/seats, thebutton for seat ventilation will be directlyaccessible in the climate bar.
2. Tap the seat ventilation button repeatedly to select one of four levels:
Off, High, Mediumor Low.
> The level changes and is displayed in the button.

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Opening/closing/directing air vents
Some of the passenger compartment air vents can be open/closed/directed individually.
Direct the dashboard and door pillar outer air vents toward the side windows to demist/defrost. Direct the vents into the passenger compartment to help maintain a comfortable temperature inwarm weather.
Opening/closing air vents
Air vent thumb wheel 5
–Turn the thumb wheel to open/close the air flow from the vent. The more of the white lines on the thumb wheel that are visible, the greater the air flow.
Directing air flow
Air flow control 5
–Move the control from side to side or up/ down to direct the flow of air from the vent.
Related information
•
Air distribution (p. 210)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 211)
• Air distribution table (p. 213)
Adjusting air distribution
Air distribution can be adjusted manually.
Air distribution buttons in Climate view
Defrost the windshield
Air vents in the dashboard and center con- sole
Floor air vents
1. Go to Climate view in the center display.
2. Tap one or more of the air distribution but- tons to open/close the corresponding air flow.
> Air distribution changes and the buttonslight up or go out.
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mounting point on the opposite side. It is spring-loaded to make mounting easier. Press each of the hooks as far forward into the respective mounting points as possible.
Rear mounting
4.Rear mounting : with the upper hooks
inserted into the rear ceiling mounting points, hook the lower straps through the loadanchoring eyelets on the floor of the cargocompartment as show in the illustration.
Front mounting
Front mounting : with the upper hooks
inserted into the front ceiling mounting points, hook the lower straps through theeyelets on the front seat rails as shown in theillustration. Attaching the net is easier if thefront seat backrests are upright and the seatsare moved slightly forward. Adjust the front seats so that they only touch the net but do not apply pressure to it.
CAUTION
Pressure from the front seats against the cargo net could damage the net and/or itsbrackets.
5. Pull the lower straps taut.
Removing and storing
1. Reduce tension on the net by pressing the button on the lower straps' respective locks and allow some slack on both sides.
2. Press in the catches and release both of the straps' hooks.
3. Remove the upper hooks from the ceiling mounting points.
4. Press the red button on the upper rod to allow it to fold.
5. Fold and roll up the net. Store the net under the cargo compartment floor.
Related information
• Cargo compartment cover
* (p. 225)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 224)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 223)
• Loading (p. 216)

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Cargo compartment cover *
The cover can be used to conceal objects in the cargo compartment.
Installing the cover 2
With the cover retracted, press the end piece on one side of the cargo area cover into theretaining bracket in the side panel of thecargo area.
Do the same on the opposite side.
Press both sides of the cover, one at a time, until they click into place.
> The red mark will no longer be visible.
Check that both ends of the cover are securely locked in place.
Using the coverThe cover can be used in two positions: fullyopen to completely cover the cargo compartmentor partially retracted to make it easier to reachfarther into the cargo compartment.
Fully open
7-seat models 1.
Third row seats: hang the seat belt latches in the hooks provided in the side panels.
Grasp the handle and pull out the cover above the side panels in the cargo compart-ment as far as possible.
With the cover completely open, press the attaching pins on the rear corners of thecover into the grooves in the side panels andrelease the cover slightly while pressing thehandle lightly downward.
> The cover is now fixed in the fully openposition.
5-seat models
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Grasp the handle and pull out the cover above the side panels in the cargo compart-ment as far as possible.
With the cover completely open, press the attaching pins on the rear corners of thecover into the grooves in the side panels andrelease the cover slightly while pressing thehandle lightly downward.
> The cover will remain in the fully openposition.
Partially retracted
With the cover retracted, grasp its handle and pull it so that it is above the cargo com-partment's side panels until it is fully open.Press the attaching pins on the rear cornersof the cover into the grooves in the side pan-els. If the cover is already fully open see thenext step.
With the cover completely pulled out, press it upward lightly and allow it to retract slowly.
> Allow the cover to retract until it stops in the partially retracted position.
If you are holding something in one of your hands:
From the fully open position, push the cover's handle slightly upward with e.g., your elbow. >
The cover will close until it reaches the
partially retracted position.
To fully open the cover from the partially open position: 1. Grasp the handle and pull out the cover to
the fully open position.
2. Let the cover retract slightly and press the handle slightly downward.
> The cover will be secured n the fully openposition.
Avoid placing any objects on the cover when it is open.
WARNING
7-seat models: remove the cargo compart- ment cover completely from the vehicle if oneor both of the third row seats will be occupied.
Retracting the cover
From the fully open position:
–Lift the cover's handle and pull it rearward slightly to release the attaching pins fromtheir grooves. Allow the cover to retract.
From the partially retracted position:
–Grasp the handle and lift it slightly to release the attaching pins from their grooves. Pullthe cover to the fully open position.
> Allow the cover to retract completely.

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Removing the cover1. With the cover retracted, press the button on
one of the cover's ends and lift out that end. For 7-seat models: Release the seat belt latches from the hooks in the side panels.For 5-seat models, see the following step.
2. Carefully lift the cover up/out. > The other end will release automatically.Lift the cover out of the cargo compart-ment.
Related information
• Cargo net (p. 221)
• Steel cargo grid
* (p. 223)
• Loading (p. 216)
• Load anchoring eyelets (p. 224)
Sun visors There are vanity mirrors with card holders on the upper sides of the sun visors.
Lighted vanity mirror and card holder
The vanity mirror lighting comes on when the mir- ror is opened. The vanity mirror's frame has a holder for e.g., a card or ticket.
Related information
•Passenger compartment storage spaces(p. 218)

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Electrical sockets There are two 12-volt sockets in the tunnel con- sole, a 120-volt socket on the rear side of thetunnel console, and one 12-volt socket in the cargo area *.
120-volt socket in the tunnel console 3
120-volt socket in the tunnel console for the second row of seats
This socket is intended for 120-volt devices such as laptops, chargers, etc. The max. current provided is 150W.
Using the sockets
1. Slide down the cover over the socket and
plug in the device.
> The socket's indicator light will indicate itsstatus. The socket can only provide elec- trical current when the light is green.
2. Disconnect the device by pulling its plug, not its cord.
Pull up the cover over the socket when it is not inuse.
CAUTION
• Do not connect devices with large or heavy plugs that could come loose whiledriving.
• Do not use devices that can cause inter-ference with the vehicle's radio receiveror electrical system.
WARNING
• Be sure to place any devices connected to the socket safely so that they do notbecome projectiles in the event of a sud-den stop and injure the occupants of thevehicle.
• Be aware that connected devices maygenerate heat and become very hot.
• Only connect devices that function cor-rectly and are free from defects. Thesedevices should be intended for use in a120-volt, 60Hz socket with a plugintended for the socket in the vehicle andbe UL-approved (or the equivalentthereof).
• Never let the device, its plug or thesocket itself come in contact with fluidsof any kind. Never touch or use thesocket if it appears to be damaged orwet.
• Never connect multiple plugs, adapters orextension cords to the socket. This couldoverride the socket's safety functions.
• Never let children play or tamper with thesocket, or attempt to insert any objectsinto it. Never leave children unattended inthe vehicle when the socket is active.
• Never try to modify or repair the 120-voltsocket. This should only be done by a
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trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian.
Failure to follow the points above could result in electrical shock and/or serious injury.Status indication
An LED (Light Emitting Diode) on the socket indicates its status:
Status indicator light Socket status Action
Steady green light The socket is providing current to a connected device. None.
Flashing orange light The socket's voltage converter is too hot (the connected device draws too much current, etc. or the temperature in the passenger compartment is very high). Unplug the device, let the converter cool down and plug in the device again.
The connected device draws too much current (constantly or currently) or is notfunctioning properly. None. The device should not be plugged into thesocket.
Indicator light off The socket has not detected a plugged in device. Be sure the device is correctly plugged into the socket.
The socket is not active. Put the vehicle's ignition in at least mode I.
The socket has been active but has been deactivated. Start the engine and/or charge the start battery.
If a problem persists, have the socket checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.