2018 VOLVO XC90 Air distribution

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SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
Manual front seats188
Power front seats *
189
Adjusting the power front seats *
189
Storing memory settings in power front seats * 190
Using stored memory in a powered front seat 191
Front seat massage settings *
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Adjusting front seat massage settings *
192
Adjusting front seat cushion length 193
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings *
194
Adjusting front seat lumbar support *
194
Adjusting the passenger seat from the driver's seat * 195
Folding the second row backrests 196
Adjusting the second row head restraints 198
Moving the second row seats for-ward/rearward * 199
Adjusting the second row backrest tilt 200
Getting into and out of the third rowof seats * 201
Folding the third row backrests *
202
Steering wheel controls and horn 203
Adjusting the steering wheel 203
CLIMATE CONTROL
Climate206
Climate zones 206
Climate control sensors 207
Perceived temperature 207
Climate control system voice commands 208
Air quality 209
Clean Zone *
209
Clean Zone Interior Package *
210
Interior Air Quality System *
210
Activating and deactivating the air quality sensor * 211
Passenger compartment air filter 211
Air distribution 212
Adjusting air distribution 212
Opening, closing and directing air vents 213
Air distribution options 214
Climate system controls 217
Activating and deactivating powerfront seats * 219
Activating and deactivating theheated front seat * 220
Activating and deactivating theheated rear seats * 220
Activating and deactivating front seatventilation * 221

Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
*222
Activating and deactivating automaticsteering wheel heating *223
Activating auto climate control 223
Activating and deactivating recirculation 224
Activating and deactivating the recir- culation timer setting 224
Activating and deactivating max defroster 225
Activating and deactivating the heated windshield * 226
Activating and deactivating automaticwindshield heating * 227
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors 227
Automatically activating and deacti-vating the heated rear window anddoor mirrors 228
Setting the blower speed for thefront seats 228
Setting the blower speed for the rear seats * 229
Setting the temperature for the front seats 230
Setting the temperature for the rear seats * 231
Synchronize temperature 232
Activating and deactivating air condi- tioning 233

CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
206
Climate
The vehicle is equipped with electronic climate control. The climate system cools, heats anddehumidifies the air in the passenger compart-ment.
All of the climate system functions are controlled from the center display and the buttons on thecenter console. Certain rear seat functions can also be controlled from the climate controls * on the rear of the tun-
nel console.
Related information
• Climate zones (p. 206)
• Climate control sensors (p. 207)
• Perceived temperature (p. 207)
• Climate control system voice commands (p. 208)
• Air quality (p. 209)
• Air distribution (p. 212)
• Climate system controls (p. 217)
Climate zones
The vehicle is divided into climate zones to make it possible to set different temperatures for dif-ferent parts of the passenger compartment.
2-zone climate system
Climate zones with 2-zone climate system.
In 2-zone climate systems, the passenger com- partment temperature can be set separately forthe left and right sides of the vehicle.
4-zone climate system *
Climate zones with 4-zone climate system.
In 4-zone climate systems, the passenger com- partment temperature can be set separately forthe left and right sides of the vehicle, and for thefront and rear seats.
Related information
•Climate (p. 206)

CLIMATE CONTROL
* Option/accessory.
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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.

CLIMATE CONTROL
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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.

CLIMATE CONTROL
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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.

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Air distributionPurpose
Main airflow from defroster and dashboard vents. Some airflow from other vents.Provides a comfortable climate in warm and dry weather.
Main airflow from defroster and floor vents. Some airflow from other vents.Provides a comfortable climate and effective defogging in cold andhumid weather.
Main airflow from dashboard and floor vents. Some airflow from other vents.Provides a comfortable climate in sunny, cool weather.
Main airflow from defroster, dashboard and floor vents. Provides balanced comfort in the passenger compartment.

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CLIMATE CONTROL
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Related information
•Air distribution (p. 212)
• Opening, closing and directing air vents (p. 213)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 212)

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* Option/accessory.217
Climate system controls
The climate system functions are controlled from physical buttons on the center console, the cen-ter display, and the climate panel on the rear side of the tunnel console *.
Physical buttons in the center console
Button for heated windshield * and max
defroster.
Button for heated rear window and door mir- rors.
Climate bar in the center displayThe most common climate system functions canbe controlled from the climate bar.
Temperature control for the driver and pas- senger sides.
Control for heated * and ventilated * driver and
passenger seats, and heated steering wheel *.
Button for opening Climate view. The graphic in the button shows activated climate systemsettings.
Climate view in the center displayTap the center button on the climate bar to openClimate view. Climate view is divided into the fol-lowing tabs:
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Main climate
•Rear climate*
Toggle between the tabs by swiping the screen to the left/right or by tapping the desired head-ing.
Main climate
In addition to the functions in the climate bar, other main climate system functions can be con- trolled from the
Main climate tab.
Max, Electric, Rear - Controls for defrosting
windows and door mirrors.
AC - Air conditioning controls.
Recirc - Air recirculation controls.
Air distribution controls.