2017 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID display

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.206
Defrosting windows and mirrors
The max. defroster, heated windshield* andheated rear window/door mirror functions areused to remove ice or condensation.

Using the buttons in the center console
The buttons in the center console offer quickaccess to the defroster functions.
On models with the optional heated windshield,the max. defroster function can only be activatedseparately from the Climate view in the centerdisplay.
Center console buttons
Button for the heated windshield* and max.defroster.
Button for the heated rear window and doormirrors.
Models without a heated windshield.
–Press button (1).
>Max. defroster is activated (button indica-tor light on)/deactivated (button indicatorlight off).
Models with a heated windshield*.
–Press button (1) repeatedly to access thefunction's three levels:
•Activate windshield heating
•Activate windshield heating and max.defroster
•Deactivated
>The windshield heating is activated (but-ton indicator light on)/deactivated (buttonindicator light off).

NOTE
Max. defroster starts after a slight delay toavoid a brief increase in blower speed if theheated windshield function has been deacti-vated by pressing the button twice in quicksuccession.
Heated rear window and door mirrors
–Press button (2).
>Heating for the rear window/door mirrorsis activated (button indicator light on)/deactivated (button indicator light off).

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.207

From the center display's Climate view
Activate/deactivate max. defroster
Max. defroster button in Climate view
1. Go to Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap Max.
>Max. defroster is activated (button lightsup)/deactivated (button is off).
Max. defroster overrides automatic climatecontrol and recirculation, and activates theair conditioning, changes blower speed to
55 and the temperature to HI5.
When max. defroster is deactivated, theclimate system returns to the previoussettings.
Activating/deactivating windshield heating *
Windshield heating button in Climate view
1. Go to Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap Electric.
>Windshield heating is activated (buttonlights up)/deactivated (button is off).

NOTE
•Triangular areas at the far sides of thewindshield are not heated electrically andwill take slightly longer to defrost/de-ice.
•The heated windshield may affect theperformance/range of e.g., transpondersused to automatically pay highway tolls orother communication equipment.
Activating/deactivating rear window and
door mirror heating
Rear window/door mirror heating button in Climate view
1. Go to Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap Rear.
>Rear window/door mirror heating is acti-vated (button lights up)/deactivated (but-ton is off).

Automatically activating/deactivating
the defrosting function when the engine
is started
The rear window/door mirror/windshield heating*can be set to start automatically when the engineis started.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview and select Climate.
5In models with the 4-zone climate system*, front seats only.

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2. Activate/deactivate the respective defrosterfunctions when the engine is started byselecting/deselecting the boxes for AutoElectric Front Defroster and Auto ElectricRear Defroster.
The heating function will switch off automaticallywhen the window/mirror is sufficiently warm andthe ice/condensation has disappeared.

Related information
•Climate system controls (p. 199)
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)
•Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 206)
•Air conditioning (p. 209)
•Turning recirculation on and off (p. 205)
•Adjusting air distribution (p. 213)
•Setting the blower speed (p. 201)
•Automatic climate control (p. 198)
•Turning front seat ventilation* on and off(p. 211)
•Turning steering wheel heating* on and off(p. 208)
Turning steering wheel heating* onand off
The steering wheel can be heated electrically foradded comfort in cold weather.
Activating/deactivating steering wheel
heating
Buttons for heated steering wheel and seats in the cli-mate bar
1. Tap the driver side steering wheel and seatbutton in the center display's climate bar toopen the steering wheel and seat heatingcontrols.
If the vehicle is not equipped with theoptional heated or ventilated seats, the but-ton for steering wheel heating will be directlyaccessible in the climate bar.
2.Tap the steering wheel heating buttonrepeatedly to select one of four levels: Off,High, Middle or Low.
>The level changes and is displayed in thebutton.
Automatic steering wheel heating
The automatic function starts heating the steer-ing wheel automatically when the engine isstarted if the temperature is sufficiently cold. Thisfeature can be activated/deactivated.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap Climate.
3.Under Auto Steering Wheel HeatingLevel, select Off, Low, Middle or High toactivate/deactivate the automatic function.

Related information
•Climate system controls (p. 199)
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)
•Steering wheel (p. 164)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.209
Air conditioning
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies theair in the passenger compartment.

Activating/deactivating the main air
conditioning unit
Air conditioning button in Climate view
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.Tap AC.
>The air conditioning is activated (buttonlights up)/deactivated (button is off).
When the air conditioning is activated, it will beswitched on and off automatically by the climatesystem as necessary.
NOTE
•For the air conditioning to function opti-mally, close the side windows and lamina-ted panoramic roof*
•The air conditioning cannot be activatedif the blower is set to Off

Activating/deactivating the air
conditioning unit for the third row seats
Air conditioning button in the Rear climate tab in Cli-mate view
1. Go to Climate view in the center display.
2.Go to Rear climate.
3.Tap 3rd row climate.
>The air conditioning is activated (buttonlights up)/deactivated (button is off).
NOTE
Air conditioning for the third row of seats can-not be activated if the main air conditioningunit or the air conditioning for the second rowof seats* is/are deactivated.

Related information
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.210
Turning seat heating* on and off
The seats can be heated for added comfort incold weather.

Activating/deactivating front seat
heating
Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate bar
1. Tap the left or right side steering wheel andseat button in the center display's climatebar to open the steering wheel and seatheating controls.
If the vehicle is not equipped with theoptional heated steering wheel or ventilatedseats, the button for seat heating will bedirectly accessible in the climate bar.
2.Tap the seat heating button repeatedly toselect one of four levels: Off, High, Middleor Low.
>The level changes and is displayed in thebutton.

Activating/deactivating rear seat
heating
From the front seat *
Temperature buttons for Rear climate in Climate view
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap Climate.
3.Under Auto Driver Seat Heating Level andAuto Passenger Seat Heating Level,select Off, Low, Middle or High to activate/deactivate and to select the desired level.
From the rear seat
With the 4-zone climate system*
Seat heating indicator and control on the climate panelon the rear side of the tunnel console
–Tap repeatedly on the left or right side seatheating buttons on the climate panel on therear side of the tunnel console to select oneof four levels: Off, High, Middle or Low.
>The level changes and is displayed on thescreen in the climate panel.

NOTE
Rear seat heating switches off automaticallyafter 15 minutes.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.211

Automatically activating/deactivating
the seat heating function when the
engine is started
The seat heating* can be set to start automati-cally when the engine is started.
The automatic function starts heating the seatswhen the ambient temperature is sufficiently cold.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap Climate.
3.Under Auto Driver Seat Heating Level andAuto Passenger Seat Heating Level,select Off, Low, Middle or High to activate/deactivate the automatic function and selecta level for the driver's and passenger's seats.

Related information
•Climate system controls (p. 199)
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)
•Rear climate system controls on the tunnelconsole (p. 201)
Turning front seat ventilation* onand off
Seat ventilation can be used e.g., to help removedampness from the seat occupant's clothing.
The ventilation system consists of fans in theseats 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 andseat button in the center display's climatebar to open the steering wheel and seat con-trols.
If the vehicle is not equipped with theoptional heated steering wheel/seats, thebutton for seat ventilation will be directlyaccessible in the climate bar.
2.Tap the seat ventilation button repeatedly toselect one of four levels: Off, High, Middleor Low.
>The level changes and is displayed in thebutton.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.212

NOTE
Seat ventilation cannot be started if the tem-perature in the passenger compartment is toolow.
For use over extended periods, the settingLow is recommended.

Related information
•Climate system controls (p. 199)
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)
Air distribution
The incoming air is distributed through a numberof different vents in the passenger compartment.
Air distribution overview
Air distribution with a 4-zone climate system

Adjustable air vents
There are 10* adjustable air vents in the passen-ger compartment, depending on the climate sys-tem in the vehicle and the number of seats.
Location of the air vents
Four vents on the dashboard and one oneach of the pillars between the front and reardoors, two vents on the rear side of the tun-nel console and one vent on each of the pil-lars behind the rear seats

Related information
•Climate control system (p. 188)
•Adjusting air distribution (p. 213)
•Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 213)
•Air distribution table (p. 215)
•Automatic climate control (p. 198)

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Opening/closing/directing air vents
Some of the passenger compartment air ventscan be open/closed/directed individually.
Direct the dashboard and door pillar outer airvents toward the side windows to defrost.
Direct the vents into the passenger compartmentto help maintain a comfortable temperature inwarm weather.

Opening/closing air vents
Air vent thumb wheel 6
–Turn the thumb wheel to open/close the airflow from the vent.
The more of the white lines on the thumbwheel that are visible, the greater the air flow.
Directing air flow
Air flow control 6
–Move the control from side to side or up/down to direct the flow of air from the vent.

Related information
•Air distribution (p. 212)
•Adjusting air distribution (p. 213)
•Air distribution table (p. 215)
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 airflow.
> Air distribution changes and the buttonslight up or go out.
6The illustration is generic; the air vent's design varies, depending on its location.