2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE cooling

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212Air distribution options
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if nee-
ded. The following options are available.
Air distribution
PurposeIf all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the clima\
te 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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Activating and deactivating front
seat ventilation*
The seats can be ventilated to provide increased
comfort in warm weather.
The ventilation system consists of fans in the
seats and backrest that draw air through the seat
upholstery. The cooler the passenger compart-
ment is, the greater the cooling effect of the ven-
tilation. The system can be activated when the
engine is running.
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 heated
seats or heated steering wheel, the button
for seat ventilation is directly accessible in
the climate bar.
2.

Tap the seat ventilation 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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Climate system controls (p. 215) Activating and deactivating the
heated steering wheel*
The steering wheel can be heated for added
comfort in cold weather. Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate row.
1. Tap the driver's side steering wheel and seat
button in the climate bar in the center display
to open the controls for steering wheel and
seat heating.
If the vehicle is not equipped with heated or
ventilated seats, the button for steering
wheel heating is directly accessible in the cli-
mate bar.
2.

Tap the steering wheel 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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228Setting the temperature for the
front seats
The temperature can be set to the desired num-
ber of degrees for the front seat climate zones.
Temperature buttons in the climate bar.
1. Tap the left- or right-side temperature but-
tons in the center display's climate bar to
open the control. Temperature control.
2. Set the temperature by doing one of the fol-
lowing:
dragging the control to the desired tem-
perature, or
tapping
+− to raise/lower the tempera-
ture.
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The temperature will be set and the but-
ton will display the new temperature.
NOTE Heating/cooling cannot be accelerated by
choosing a higher/lower temperature than
the desired temperature.
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Climate system controls (p. 215) Setting the temperature for the rear
seats
The temperature can be set to the desired num-
ber of degrees for the rear seat climate zones.
Setting the temperature for the rear
seats from the front seats Temperature buttons in the Rear climate tab in Climate
view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display and
select the Rear climate tab.
2.

Tap the left- or right-side temperature button
to open the control.

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229 Temperature control.
3. Set the temperature by:
dragging the control to the desired tem-
perature
tapping
+− to raise/lower the tempera-
ture.
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The temperature will be set and the but-
ton will display the new temperature.
Setting the temperature for the rear
seats from the rear seats
1. Tap the unlock button on the tunnel con- sole's climate panel to access the controls. Temperature controls on the rear climate panel of the
tunnel console.
2.
Tap the left or right side's <> buttons to
lower/raise the temperature.
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The temperature will be changed and the
climate panel screen will show the new
temperature.
NOTE Heating/cooling cannot be accelerated by
choosing a higher/lower temperature than
the desired temperature.
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Climate system controls (p. 215) Synchronize temperature
The temperature in the different climate zones of
the vehicle can be synchronized with the tem-
perature set for the driver's side. Synchronization button on the driver's side temperature
control.
1. Tap the driver's side temperature button in
the center display's climate bar to open the
control.
2. Tap Synchronize temperature .
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The temperature for all of the vehicle's cli-
mate zones will be synchronized with the
one set for the driver's side and the syn-
chronization symbol will be displayed next
to the temperature button.
Synchronization is stopped with another press on Synchronize temperature or by changing the
temperature setting for a climate zone other than
the driver's.

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Climate comfort retaining function (p. 237)
Parking climate symbols and messages
(p. 238) Preconditioning
Preconditioning the vehicle before driving can
help reduce wear and reduce energy consump-
tion during a trip.
Preconditioning can be started immediately or
started at a preset time using a timer.
The function utilizes several of the vehicle's sys-
tems: In cold weather, the parking heater heats the
passenger compartment to a comfortable
temperature.
In warm weather, air conditioning cools the
passenger compartment to a comfortable
temperature.
The electrically heated steering wheel* and
seats* can be activated.
Heating for the windshield, rear window and
door mirrors are automatically activated as
needed.
During preconditioning in a hot climate, conden-
sation from the air conditions may drip under the
vehicle. This is normal.
NOTE Preconditioning is only available when the car
is connected to an electrical outlet. A charg-
ing post that is not always active, for example
because of a timer, can cause loss of function
for preconditioning.
If the car is not connected to an electrical
socket it is still possible in a warm climate to
achieve brief cooling of the passenger com-
partment by direct starting preconditioning.
NOTE
During preconditioning of the passenger
compartment, the vehicle works to reach a
comfortable temperature and not the tem-
perature set in the climate system.
Related information

Parking climate (p. 231)
Starting and stopping preconditioning
(p. 233)
Preconditioning timer (p. 234)

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Starting and stopping
preconditioning
Preconditioning heats or cools the passenger
compartment before driving. Preconditioning
can be started in the center display or from a
cellular phone.
Starting and stopping from the vehicle Preconditioning button in the Parking climate tab in
Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2. Select the Parking climate tab. Window for seat/steering wheel heating in the Parking
climate tab in Climate view.
3. Tap the boxes to select if seat/steering
wheel heating should be activated along with
preconditioning.
4. Tap Preconditioning.
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Preconditioning starts/stops and the but-
ton lights up/goes out.
NOTE Preconditioning is only available when the car
is connected to an electrical outlet. A charg-
ing post that is not always active, for example
because of a timer, can cause loss of function
for preconditioning.
If the car is not connected to an electrical
socket it is still possible in a warm climate to
achieve brief cooling of the passenger com-
partment by direct starting preconditioning.
NOTE
The vehicle doors and windows should be
closed during preconditioning of the passen-
ger compartment.
Starting from app*
A device with the Volvo On Call* app can be used
to start preconditioning or check settings. Pre-
conditioning heats or cools the passenger com-
partment (using the vehicle's air conditioning) to
a comfortable temperature.
The passenger compartment can also be precon-
ditioned using the Engine Remote Start (ERS) 3
function using the Volvo On Call* app. 3
Certain markets only.

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Related information

Parking climate (p. 231)
Preconditioning (p. 232)
Preconditioning timer (p. 234) Preconditioning timer
The timer can be set to finish preconditioning at
a predetermined time.
The timer can store up to 8 preset times for:
A time on a particular date
A time on one or more days of the week, with
or without the repeat function.
NOTE Preconditioning is only available when the car
is connected to an electrical outlet. A charg-
ing post that is not always active, for example
because of a timer, can cause loss of function
for preconditioning.
If the car is not connected to an electrical
socket it is still possible in a warm climate to
achieve brief cooling of the passenger com-
partment by direct starting preconditioning.
Related information

Preconditioning (p. 232)
Adding and editing timer settings for precon-
ditioning (p. 234)
Activating and deactivating preconditioning
timer (p. 235)
Deleting preconditioning timer settings
(p. 236) Adding and editing timer settings
for preconditioning
The preconditioning timer can store up to 8 pre-
set timer settings.
Adding a timer setting Button for adding a timer setting in the Parking climate
tab in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.
2.
Select the Parking climate tab.
3. Tap Add timer.
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A pop-up window will appear.
NOTE It is not possible to add a time setting if there
are already 8 settings for the timer. Delete a
time setting to be able to add a new one.

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Pilot Assist limitations
Pilot Assist functionality may be reduced in cer-
tain situations.
Pilot Assist is a driver support function designed
to simplify driving and assist the driver in many
situations. However, the driver is always responsi-
ble for maintaining a suitable distance to vehicles
or objects around it and ensuring that the vehicle
is correctly positioned in the traffic lane.
WARNING In some situations, Pilot Assist may have trou-
ble helping the driver properly or may be
deactivated automatically – we advise against
using Pilot Assist in such cases. Examples of
such situations include:
the lane markings are worn, missing or
cross each other.
lane division is unclear, for example, when
the lanes divide or merge or at exits or
when there are multiple sets of markings.
edges or other lines than lane markings
are present on or near the road, e.g.
curbs, joints or repairs to the road sur-
face, edges of barriers, roadside edges or
strong shadows.
the lane is narrow or winding.
the lane contains ridges or holes.
weather conditions are poor, e.g. rain,
snow or fog or slush or reduced visibility
with poor light conditions, backlighting,
wet road surface, etc.
The driver should also note that Pilot Assist
has the following limitations:
High curbs, roadside barriers, temporary
obstacles (traffic cones, safety barriers,
etc.) are not detected. Alternatively, they
may be detected incorrectly as lane mark-
ings, with a subsequent risk of contact
between the vehicle and such obstacles. The driver is responsible for ensuring that
the vehicle maintains a suitable distance
from such obstacles.
The camera and radar sensors do not
have the capacity to detect all oncoming
objects and obstacles in traffic environ-
ments, e.g. potholes, stationary obstacles
or objects that completely or partially
block the route.
Pilot Assist does not "see" pedestrians,
animals, etc.
The recommended steering input is lim-
ited in force, which means that it cannot
always help the driver to steer and keep
the vehicle within the lane.
In vehicles equipped with Sensus
Navigation*, the function is able to use
information from map data, which could
cause variations in performance.
Pilot Assist is switched off if the power
steering is working with reduced power -
e.g. during cooling due to overheating
(see section "Speed-dependent steering
force").
The driver can always correct or adjust steering
assistance provided by Pilot Assist by turning the
steering wheel to the desired position.