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Steering wheel adjuster lever.
1. Move the lever forward to release the steer-
ing wheel.
2.

Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
3. Pull the lever back to lock the steering wheel into place. If the lever is difficult to move,
press the steering wheel lightly while pulling
the lever.
Related information
• Steering wheel controls and horn (p. 199)

CLIMATE CONTROL
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202 Climate
The vehicle is equipped with electronic climate
control. The climate system cools, heats and
dehumidifies the air in the passenger compart-
ment. All of the climate system functions are controlled
from the center display and the buttons on the
center 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. 202)
• Climate control sensors (p. 202)
• Perceived temperature (p. 203)
• Climate control system voice commands
(p. 203)
• Parking climate (p. 230)
• Air quality (p. 204)
• Air distribution (p. 207)
• Climate system controls (p. 213) 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.
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 for
the left and right sides of the vehicle, and for the
front and rear seats.
Related information
• Climate (p. 202) 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.

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Activating and deactivating the air
quality sensor*
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. 206) 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 in
areas with a lot of smog, dust, etc., the filter may
need to be changed more frequently.
NOTE There are two types of passenger compart-
ment filters. Make sure that the correct filter
is installed.
Related information
•
Air quality (p. 204)
• Clean Zone* (p. 205)
• Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 206)
• Interior Air Quality System* (p. 206) Air distribution
The climate system distributes incoming air
through a number of vents in the passenger
compartment.
Automatic and manual air distributionWhen the auto-climate feature is on, air distribu-
tion is regulated automatically. Air distribution can
also be controlled manually.
Adjustable air ventsCertain air vents in the vehicle are adjustable,
which means they can be opened/closed and the
direction of the air flow from the vent can be
adjusted. Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger com-
partment.
Five seats - four vents on the dashboard, two
on the rear side of the tunnel console and

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one on each side of the pillars between the
front and rear doors.
Seven seats - one additional vent on each of
the pillars behind the rear doors.
Related information
•
Climate (p. 202)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 208)
• Opening, closing and directing air vents
(p. 209)
• Air distribution options (p. 210) 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.
Related information
• Air distribution (p. 207)
• Opening, closing and directing air vents
(p. 209) •
Air distribution options (p. 210)

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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 can
be 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 system
settings.
Climate view in the center displayTap the center button on the climate bar to open
Climate view. Climate view is divided into the fol-
lowing tabs:
• Main climate
• Rear climate
• Parking climate Toggle between the tabs by swiping the screen
to the left/right or by tapping the desired head-
ing.

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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. Blower control for front seats.
AUTO - Automatic climate control.
Rear climate control
All climate system functions for the rear seat can
be controlled from the
Rear climate tab. 2nd row climate
- Climate functions for the
second row of seats. Blower control for the
second row of seats. 3rd row climate
- Climate functions for the
third row of seats*. Rear seat temperature control.
Rear seat heating control*.
Parking climate
Parking climate functions can be controlled from
the
Parking climate tab.

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Climate controls on the rear side of the
tunnel consoleRear seat heating control*.
Blower control for rear seats.
Rear seat temperature control.
Button for locking/unlocking climate panel.
The climate panel has a screen lock to help pre-
vent inadvertently changing blower speed and
temperature. When the screen is locked, only the
controls for seat adjustment* and the unlock but-
ton will be displayed.
After unlocking, blower speed and temperature
can also be changed from the climate panel and
all selected climate settings will be displayed. The
screen locks automatically after a period of inac-
tivity.Related information
• Climate (p. 202)
• Activating and deactivating power front
seats* (p. 215)
• Activating and deactivating the heated rear
seats* (p. 216)
• Activating and deactivating front seat ventila-
tion* (p. 217)
• Activating and deactivating the heated steer-
ing wheel* (p. 218)
• Activating auto climate control (p. 219)
• Activating and deactivating recirculation
(p. 219)
• Activating and deactivating max defroster
(p. 220)
• Activating and deactivating the heated wind-
shield* (p. 222)
• Activating and deactivating the heated rear
window and door mirrors (p. 223)
• Setting the blower speed for the front seats
(p. 224)
• Setting the blower speed for the rear seats
(p. 225)
• Synchronize temperature (p. 228)
• Activating and deactivating air conditioning
(p. 228)
• Activating and deactivating climate control
for the third-row seats* (p. 229) Activating and deactivating power
front seats*
The seats can be heated for added comfort for
the driver and passengers in cold weather. Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate row.
1. Tap the left- or right-side steering wheel and
seat button in the center display's climate
bar to open the controls for steering wheel
and seat heating.
If the vehicle is not equipped with ventilated
seats or heated steering wheel, the button
for seat heating is directly accessible in the
climate bar.
2.

Tap the seat heating button repeatedly to
select one of the four levels: Off,
High,
Medium or Low.
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The level is changed and the set level is
displayed in the button.

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Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 213)
• Activating and deactivating the heated front
seat* (p. 216) Activating and deactivating the
heated front seat*
The seats can be heated for added comfort for
the driver and passengers in cold weather. Seat heating can be set to automatically activate
when the engine is started. When set to automat-
ically activate, heating will be turned on at low
ambient temperatures.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap Climate.
3. Select Auto Driver Seat Heating Level
and
Auto Passenger Seat Heating Level
to activate/deactivate automatic start of
heated driver's and passenger seat.
4. Select Low, Medium or High to select level
after the function has been activated.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 213)
• Activating and deactivating power front
seats* (p. 215) Activating and deactivating the
heated rear seats*
The seats can be heated for added comfort for
the driver and passengers in cold weather.
Activating and deactivating the heated
rear seats from the front seats Seat heating buttons in the Rear climate group in Cli-
mate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display and select the Rear climate tab.
2.

Tap the seat heating button repeatedly to
select one of the four levels: Off, High,
Medium or Low.
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The level is changed and the set level is
displayed in the button.