2018 VOLVO XC90 Owner´s Manual

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Climate control sensors
The climate system has a number of sensors to help regulate the climate settings in the vehicle.
Location of the sensors
Humidity sensor - in the rearview mirror con- sole.
Ambient temperature sensor - in the right- side door mirror.
Passenger compartment temperature sensor - near the buttons in the center console.
Sunlight sensors - on the upper side of the dashboard.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with cloth- ing or other objects.
On vehicles equipped with the Interior Air Quality System *, there is also an air quality sensor in the
climate system's air intake.
Related information
• Climate (p. 206)
• Interior Air Quality System
* (p. 210)
Perceived temperature
The climate control system regulates the climate in the passenger compartment based on per-ceived temperature, not actual temperature.
The selected passenger compartment tempera- ture is based on the physical perception of thecurrent ambient temperature, airflow speed,humidity, sunlight in the passenger compartment,etc. The system has a sunlight sensor that detects which side of the vehicle the sunlight is shiningon and adjusts the temperature accordingly. Thismeans that the temperature of the air coming outof the vents may be different for the left and rightsides, even if the temperature setting is the samefor both sides.
Related information
• Climate (p. 206)

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Climate control system voice
commands1
Voice commands can be used for the climate control system to e.g. change temperature, acti- vate seat heating * or change blower speed.
Tap and say one of the following commands:
• "
Climate" - starts a command dialog for cli-
mate controls and provides examples of commands that can be used.
• "
Set temperature to X degrees" - sets
desired temperature.
• "
Raise temperature"/"Lower
temperature" - raises/lowers the set tem-
perature.
• "
Sync temperature" - synchronizes the
temperature for all climate zones in the vehi- cle with the temperature 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
blower speed to Max/Off.
• "
Raise fan speed"/"Lower fan speed" -
raises/lowers the set blower speed. •
"
Turn on auto" - activates automatic climate
control.
• "
Air condition on"/"Air condition off" -
activates/deactivates air conditioning.
• "
Recirculation on"/"Recirculation off" -
activates/deactivates air recirculation.
• "
Turn on defroster "/"Turn off defroster"
- activates/deactivates window and door mir- ror defrosting.
• "
Turn on max defroster"/"Turn off max
defroster" - activates/deactivates max
defroster.
• "
Turn on electric defroster"/"Turn off
electric defroster" - activates/deactivates
heated windshield *.
• "
Turn on rear defroster"/"Turn off rear
defroster" - Activates/deactivates heated
rear window and door mirrors.
• "
Turn steering wheel heat on"/"Turn
steering wheel heat off" - activates/deac-
tivates heated steering wheel *.
• "
Raise steering wheel heat"/"Lower
steering wheel heat" - raises/lowers the
level of steering wheel heating *.
• "
Turn on seat heat"/"Turn off seat heat"
- activates/deactivates seat heating *.
• "
Raise seat heat"/"Lower seat heat" -
raises/lowers the level of seat heating *. •
"
Turn on seat ventilation"/"Turn off seat
ventilation" - activates/deactivates seat
ventilation *.
• "
Raise seat ventilation"/"Lower seat
ventilation" - raises/lowers the level of seat
ventilation *.
Related information
• Climate (p. 206)
• Voice control (p. 147)
• Using voice commands (p. 148)
• Voice control settings (p. 150)
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Air quality
The materials used in the passenger compart- ment and air filtering system have been selectedto ensure a high level of air quality in the passen-ger compartment.
Materials used in the passenger compartment
The materials in the passenger compartment are designed to be pleasant and comfortable, evenfor people with asthma or allergies. The materials have been developed and tested to minimize dust in the passenger compartment and make it easier to keep clean. The mats in both the passenger compartment and cargo compartment can be easily removedfor cleaning. Use Volvo-recommended cleaning agents and car care products to clean the interior.
Air filtering systemsIn addition to the passenger compartment filter, the Clean Zone Interior Package * and Interior Air
Quality System * also help maintain high air qual-
ity in the passenger compartment.
Related information
• Climate (p. 206)
• Clean Zone
* (p. 209)
• Clean Zone Interior Package
* (p. 210)
• Interior Air Quality System
* (p. 210) •
Passenger compartment air filter (p. 211)
Clean Zone
*
The Clean Zone function monitors the condi- tions affecting good air quality in the passengercompartment and indicates whether they are ful-filled or not.
The indicator is shown in the center display's Climate view.
The indicator is shown in the climate bar when Climate view is not open.
If the conditions are not met, the text
Clean
Zone will be shown in white. When all the condi-
tions are met, the text will change to blue. Clean Zone monitors whether:
• All doors and tailgate are closed.
• All side windows and panoramic roof
* are
closed.
• The Interior Air Quality System
* is activated.

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The blower is activated.
• Air recirculation is deactivated.
NOTE
Clean Zone does not indicate that the air quality is good, but only that the conditions forgood air quality have been met.
Related information
• Air quality (p. 209)
• Clean Zone Interior Package
* (p. 210)
• Interior Air Quality System
* (p. 210)
• Passenger compartment air filter (p. 211)
Clean Zone Interior Package
*
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) is a series of modifications that filters even more allergy andasthma-inducing substances from the passengercompartment.
CZIP includes the following:
• An enhanced function that starts the blower when the vehicle is unlocked using theremote key. The blower will then fill the pas-senger compartment with fresh air. The func-tion starts when required and switches offautomatically after a period of time or whenone of the passenger compartment doors isopened. The amount of time the blower runsgradually decreases due to reduced need upuntil the vehicle is 4 years old.
• The fully automatic Interior Air QualitySystem (IAQS).
Related information
•Air quality (p. 209)
• Clean Zone
* (p. 209)
• Interior Air Quality System
* (p. 210)
• Passenger compartment air filter (p. 211)
Interior Air Quality System
*
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) is a fully auto- matic air quality system that removes gases andparticles to reduce odors and contaminants inthe passenger compartment.
IAQS is part of the Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) and removes air contaminants such asparticles, hydrocarbons, nitric oxides and ground-level ozone. If the system's air quality sensors detect contami- nants in the outside air, the air intake closes andair recirculation is activated.
NOTE
To ensure optimal air quality in the passenger compartment, the air quality sensor shouldalways be engaged. Recirculation is limited in cold weather to pre- vent fogging. In the event of fogging, use the defroster functions for the windshield, side windowsand rear window.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating the air quality sensor
* (p. 211)
• Air quality (p. 209)
• Clean Zone
* (p. 209)

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Clean Zone Interior Package
* (p. 210)
• Passenger compartment air filter (p. 211)
Activating and deactivating the air
quality sensor
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The air quality sensor is part of the fully automa- ted Interior Air Quality System (IAQS).
The air quality sensor can be switched on or off. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Air Quality Sensor to activate/deac-
tivate the air quality sensor.
Related information
• Interior Air Quality System
* (p. 210)
Passenger compartment air filter
All air entering the passenger compartment through the climate control system intake is fil-tered.
Replacing the passenger compartment filter
To maintain the high performance of the climate control system, the filter must be replaced regu-larly. Follow Volvo's service schedule for recom-mended replacement intervals. When driving inareas with a lot of smog, dust, etc., the filter mayneed to be changed more frequently.
NOTE
There are two types of passenger compart- ment filters. Make sure that the correct filteris installed.
Related information
• Air quality (p. 209)
• Clean Zone
* (p. 209)
• Clean Zone Interior Package
* (p. 210)
• Interior Air Quality System
* (p. 210)

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Air distribution
The climate system distributes incoming air through a number of vents in the passengercompartment.
Automatic and manual air distributionWhen the auto-climate feature is on, air distribu- tion is regulated automatically. Air distribution canalso be controlled manually.
Adjustable air ventsCertain air vents in the vehicle are adjustable,which means they can be opened/closed and thedirection of the air flow from the vent can beadjusted.
Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger com- partment.
2-zone system - four vents on the dashboard and one on each of the pillars between thefront and rear doors.
4-zone system * - two additional vents on the
rear side of the tunnel console.
4-zone system * and seven seats - one addi-
tional vent on each of the pillars behind the rear doors.
Related information
• Climate (p. 206)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 212)
• Opening, closing and directing air vents(p. 213)
• Air distribution options (p. 214)
Adjusting air distribution
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if nee- ded.
Air distribution buttons in Climate view.
Air distribution - windshield defrost vents
Air distribution - dashboard and center con- sole air vents
Air distribution - floor air vents
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2. Tap one or more air distribution buttons to open/close the airflow for that vent.
> The air distribution changes and the but-tons will light up or go out.

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Related information
•Air distribution (p. 212)
• Opening, closing and directing air vents (p. 213)
• Air distribution options (p. 214)
Opening, closing and directing airvents Some of the air vents in the passenger compart- ment can be individually opened, closed anddirected.
Misting can be eliminated by directing the outer air vents towards the door windows. Direct the outer air vents into the passenger compartment to maintain a comfortable tempera-ture in warm weather.
Opening and closing the air vents
Air vent thumb wheel 2
.
–Turn the thumb wheel to open/close the air- flow from the vent. The more white lines that are visible, the stronger the airflow.
Directing air flow
Airflow control 2
.
–Move the control from side to side or up and down to direct airflow from the vent.
Related information
• Air distribution (p. 212)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 212)
• Air distribution options (p. 214)
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The illustration is generic - air vent design varies depending on its location.

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Air distribution options Air distribution can be adjusted manually if nee- ded. The following options are available.
Air distributionPurpose
If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate control system will revert to automatic mode.
Main airflow from defroster vents. Some airflow from other vents. Helps remove ice and condensation in cold and humid weather(blower speed should not be set too low).
Main airflow from dashboard vents. Some airflow from other vents. Provides effective cooling in warm weather.
Main airflow from floor vents. Some airflow from other vents. Provides heating or cooling in footwell areas.