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Volvo V40 (2019 year). Manual in english - page 6

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CLIMATE CONTROL

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Air vents in the dashboard

Air distribution

The selected air distribution is shown in the centre con-

sole display screen.

Open

Air distribution - defroster windscreen

Related information

Closed

Air distribution - air vent instrument panel

• General information on climate control

(p. 122)

Lateral airflow

Air distribution - ventilation floor

• Auto-regulation (p. 130)

Vertical airflow

The figure consists of three buttons. When press-

ing the buttons the corresponding figure is illumi-

• Air distribution - recirculation (p. 133)

Aim the vents at the side windows to remove

nated in the display screen (see figure below)

misting.

and an arrow in front of each part of the figure

shows the air distribution that is selected. For

NOTE

more information, see the air distribution table

(p. 134).

Remember that small children may be sensi-

tive to air flows and draughts.

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Electronic climate control - ECC*

ment and can be set separately for the driver's

The auto function is used to automatically con-

ECC (Electronic Climate Control) maintains the

side and passenger side.

trol temperature, air conditioning, fan speed,

recirculation and air distribution.

temperature selected in the passenger compart-

Fan (p. 130)

Rear window and door mirror defrosters

Related information

(p. 107)

• General information on climate control

AUTO - Automatic climate control (p. 130)

Setting, left/right-hand side for temperature

(p. 122)

Electrically heated front seat (p. 129), left

control (p. 131)

side

Electrically heated front seat (p. 129), right

Heated windscreen* and max. defroster

side

(p. 132)

Temperature control (p. 131)

Air distribution (p. 125) - ventilation floor

Recirculation (p. 133)

Air distribution - air vent instrument panel

ECO* (p. 287)

Air distribution - defroster windscreen

AC - Air conditioning on/off (p. 131)

* Option/accessory.

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Electronic temperature control -

distribution and fan control are handled man-

ETC

ually.

With ETC (Electronic Temperature Control) the

temperature is regulated automatically while air

Fan (p. 130)

Rear window and door mirror defrosters

(p. 107)

Electrically heated front seat (p. 129), left

Recirculation (p. 133)

side

AC - Air conditioning on/off (p. 131)

Electrically heated front seat (p. 129), right

side

Heated windscreen and max. defroster*

Temperature control (p. 131)

Air distribution (p. 125) - ventilation floor

ECO* (p. 287)

Air distribution - air vent instrument panel

Related information

Air distribution - defroster windscreen

• General information on climate control

(p. 122)

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* Option/accessory.

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CLIMATE CONTROL

Heated front seats*

There are three heat levels that give different

Heated rear seat*

The front seat heating has three positions for

heating outputs:

The heating for the rear seat's outer positions

increasing the comfort for driver and passenger

• Highest heat level - three orange fields illu-

has three positions for increasing the comfort for

when it is cold.

minate in the centre console's screen (see

passengers when it is cold.

figure above).

• Lower heat level - two orange fields illumi-

nate in the screen.

• Lowest heat level - one orange field illumi-

nates in the screen.

• Switch off the heat - no field illuminates.

WARNING

Heated seats must not be used by people

who find it difficult to perceive an increase in

temperature due to a lack of sensation or who

otherwise have problems operating the con-

Current heat level is shown in the centre console display

Current heat level is shown in the pushbutton's lamps:

trols for the heated seats. Otherwise they may

screen.

suffer burn injuries.

Press the button repeatedly to change between

Press the button repeatedly to

the different levels or to deactivate the function.

change between the different

Related information

There are three heat levels that give different

levels or to deactivate the func-

• General information on climate control

heating outputs:

tion.

(p. 122)

•

Highest heat level - three lamps illuminate.

• Heated rear seat* (p. 129)

Lower heat level - two lamps illuminate.

•

• Lowest heat level - one lamp illuminates.

• Switch off the heat - no lamp illuminates.

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* Option/accessory.

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Fan

Auto-regulation

WARNING

The fan should always be activated in order to

Auto-regulation is only possible in electronic cli-

Heated seats must not be used by people

avoid misting on the windows.

mate control (ECC) (p. 127).

who find it difficult to perceive an increase in

temperature due to a lack of sensation or who

The auto function automatically

otherwise have problems operating the con-

NOTE

regulates temperature (p. 131),

trols for the heated seats. Otherwise they may

If the fan is fully switched off then the air con-

air conditioning (p. 131), fan

suffer burn injuries.

ditioning is not engaged - which can cause a

speed (p. 130), recirculation

risk of misting on the windows.

(p. 133) and air distribution

Related information

(p. 125).

• General information on climate control

With ECC*

(p. 122)

If you select one or more manual functions, the

Turn the knob to increase or

other functions continue to be controlled auto-

• Heated front seats* (p. 129)

decrease fan speed, AUTO is

matically. All manual settings are disengaged

disengaged. If AUTO is

when AUTO is pressed. The display screen

selected, then the fan speed is

shows AUTO CLIMATE.

regulated automatically

(p. 130) - the fan speed previ-

Fan speed in automatic mode can be set in the

ously set is disengaged.

menu system MY CAR. For a description of the

menu system, see MY CAR (p. 113).

With ETC

Turn the knob to increase or

Related information

decrease fan speed.

• General information on climate control

(p. 122)

Related information

• General information on climate control

(p. 122)

• Electronic climate control - ECC* (p. 127)

• Electronic temperature control - ETC

(p. 128)

130

* Option/accessory.

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CLIMATE CONTROL

Temperature control in the

The temperatures on the driver

Air conditioning

passenger compartment

and passenger sides can be

The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies

set independently. Repeatedly

When the car is started, the most recent tem-

incoming air as required.

press L/R in the button to

perature setting is resumed.

select the setting for left, right

When the lamp in the AC but-

or both sides. Set the tempera-

ton illuminates, the air condi-

NOTE

ture using the knob - the

tioning is controlled by the sys-

Heating or cooling cannot be hastened by

selected temperature for either side is displayed

tem's automatic function.

selecting a higher or lower temperature than

in the centre console display.

When the lamp in the AC but-

the actual desired temperature.

ton is switched off the air con-

With ETC

ditioning is disconnected. Other functions are still

The temperature in the passen-

With ECC*

controlled automatically. When the max. defroster

ger compartment can be

function (p. 132) is activated, the air conditioning

adjusted with the knob.

is switched on automatically so that the air is

dehumidified at the maximum setting.

Related information

• General information on climate control

(p. 122)

• Actual temperature (p. 123)

• Electronic temperature control - ETC

(p. 128)

Current temperature for each side is shown in the centre

• Electronic climate control - ECC* (p. 127)

console's display screen.

* Option/accessory.

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Demisting and defrosting the

For cars without heated windscreen there is one

NOTE

windscreen

defrost level:

Electrically heated windscreen is not available

Heated windscreen* and max. defroster are

• Air flows to the windows - symbol (2) illumi-

when the engine is auto-stopped (p. 279).

used to quickly remove misting and ice from the

nates in the screen.

windscreen and side windows.

• Switch off the function - no symbol illumi-

The following also takes place when the function

nates.

is active in order to provide maximum dehumidifi-

For cars with heated windscreen there are two

cation in the passenger compartment:

defrost levels:

• the air conditioning is automatically engaged

• Start the heating for the windscreen² - sym-

• recirculation and the air quality system are

bol (1) illuminates in the screen.

automatically disengaged.

• Start the heating for the windscreen² and air

flow to the windows - symbols (1) and (2)

NOTE

illuminate in the screen.

The noise level increases as the fan is operat-

• Switch off the function - no symbol illumi-

ing at max.

nates.

The selected setting is shown in the centre console dis-

When the defroster is switched off the climate

NOTE

play screen.

control returns to the previous settings.

Heated windscreen and IR window (p. 20)

Heated windscreen*

Related information

may have an impact on the performance of

Max. defroster

transponders and other communication

• General information on climate control

(p. 122)

equipment.

The light in the defroster but-

ton illuminates when the func-

tion is active.

NOTE

Press the button repeatedly to

A triangular area at the end of each side of

change between the different

the windscreen is not electrically heated,

levels or to deactivate the func-

where de-icing may take longer.

tion.

2 The compass goes off when the heated windscreen is active.

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Air distribution - recirculation

NOTE

Select recirculation to shut out bad air, exhaust

When max. defroster is selected, recirculation

gases etc. from the passenger compartment, i.e.

is always deactivated.

no outside air is taken into the car when this

function is activated.

Related information

When recirculation is engaged

• General information on climate control

the orange lamp in the button

(p. 122)

illuminates.

• Air distribution in the passenger compart-

ment (p. 125)

• Air distribution - table (p. 134)

IMPORTANT

If the air in the car recirculates for too long,

there is a risk of misting on the insides of the

windows.

Timer

With the timer function activated the system will

exit manually activated recirculation mode

according to a time that depends on the outside

temperature. This reduces the risk of ice, misting

and bad air.

It is possible to activate/deactivate the function

in the menu system MY CAR. For a description of

the menu system, see MY CAR (p. 113).

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Air distribution - table

Three buttons are used to select the distribution

(p. 125) of the air.

Air distribution

Use

A large amount of hot air flows to the windows.

to remove ice and misting quickly.

Air to windscreen, via defroster vent, and side windows. Some air

to avoid misting and icing in a cold and humid climate (to

flows from the air vents.

achieve this the fan level must not be too low).

Airflow to windows and from dashboard air vents.

to ensure good comfort in warm, dry weather.

Airflow to the head and chest from the dashboard air vents.

to ensure efficient cooling in warm weather.

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Air distribution

Use

Air to the floor and windows. Some air flows from the dashboard air

to ensure comfortable conditions and good demisting in cold or

vents.

humid weather.

Air to floor and from dashboard air vents.

in sunny weather with cool outside temperatures.

Air to floor. Some air flows to the dashboard air vents and windows.

to direct heat or cold to the floor.

Airflow to windows, from dashboard air vents and to the floor.

to provide cooling along the floor in hot, dry weather or warming

upwards in cold weather.

Related information

• General information on climate control

(p. 122)

• Air distribution - recirculation (p. 133)

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CLIMATE CONTROL

Engine block and passenger

Refuelling

automatically and a message appears in the dis-

compartment heater*

play. Acknowledge the message by pressing the

indicator stalk (p. 110) OK button once.

Preconditioning prepares the heater, engine and

passenger compartment before departure so

that both wear and energy needs during the jour-

IMPORTANT

ney are reduced. Warming up your car will also

Repeated use of the heater in combination

extend the driving distance.

with short driving distances may cause low

The heater can be started directly (p. 137) or

charge level in the starter battery, this can

with a timer (p. 138).

lead to the heater stopping or never starting.

In the worst case, engine starting will not be

The heater cannot start if the outside tempera-

possible.

ture exceeds 15 °C. The heater's maximum run-

The car should be driven for the same time as

ning time is 50 minutes.

Warning label on fuel filler flap.

the heater is used to ensure that the starter

battery is recharged adequately to replace the

WARNING

energy consumed by the heater when it is

WARNING

Do not use the fuel-driven heater indoors.

used on a regular basis. The heater is used

Exhaust gases are secreted.

Fuel which spills out could be ignited. Switch

for a maximum of 50 minutes each time.

off the fuel-driven auxiliary heater before star-

ting to refuel.

NOTE

Related information

Check in the combined instrument panel that

When the fuel-driven auxiliary heater is active

the heater is switched off. The heat symbol is

• Engine block heater and passenger compart-

shown when it is operating.

ment heater* - messages (p. 139)

there may be smoke from underneath the car,

which is perfectly normal.

• Additional heater* (p. 140)

Parking on a hill

If the car is parked on a steep hill, the front of the

car should point downhill to ensure that there is a

supply of fuel to the fuel-driven heater.

Battery and fuel

If the battery has insufficient charge or the fuel

level is too low, the heater will be switched off

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* Option/accessory.

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Engine block heater and passenger

Direct start via the remote control key*

If the button for information

is depressed

compartment heater* - direct start

when the heater is active then the indicator lamp

The engine block heater and passenger com-

will show the status for this - at the same time

partment heater can be started directly.

the car's lock status (p. 161) is shown. While the

status is being investigated the indicator lamp

Direct start can be performed via:

emits a pair of short flashes followed by a con-

stant glow if the heater is active.

• information display

• remote control key*

Status is also shown in the trip computer during

heating.

• mobile*.

Upon direct start of the engine block and pas-

Direct start via a mobile*

senger compartment heater (p. 136), it will run

Activation and information on selected settings

for 50 minutes.

are available via the Volvo On Call* app.

Indicator lamp on remote control key with PCC*.

Heating of the passenger compartment will begin

Related information

as soon as the engine coolant has reached the

The engine block heater and passenger compart-

• Engine block heater and passenger compart-

correct temperature.

ment heater can be activated via the remote con-

ment heater* - timer (p. 138)

trol key:

• Engine block heater and passenger compart-

NOTE

- Hold the button for approach lighting

ment heater* - immediate stop (p. 138)

The car can be started and driven while the

depressed for 2 seconds.

• Engine block heater and passenger compart-

heater is running.

Hazard warning flashers provide information

ment heater* - messages (p. 139)

in accordance with the following:

Direct start via the information display

• 5 short flashes followed by a constant

1. Press OK to access the menu.

glow for approx. 3 seconds - the signal

2. Scroll with the thumbwheel to Parking

has reached the car and the heater has

heater and select with OK.

been activated.

3. Scroll forward in the next menu to Direct

• 5 short flashes - the signal has reached

the car but the heater has not been acti-

start in order to activate the heater and

vated.

select with OK.

• Hazard warning flashers remain switched

4. Exit the menu with RESET.

off - the signal has not reached the car.

* Option/accessory.

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4. Deactivate the timer as follows:

Engine block heater and passenger

Symbol

Message

Specification

compartment heater* - messages

• long press on OK or

The heater is

Symbols and messages regarding the engine

• short press on OK to continue in the

switched on and run-

block and passenger compartment heater

menu. Then select to stop the timer and

ning.

(p. 136) differ depending on whether the com-

confirm with OK.

bined instrument panel is analogue (p. 66) or

The heater's timer is

5. Exit the menu with RESET.

digital (p. 67).

activated after the

A timer-started heater can be switched off

remote control key

When the heater has been activated

directly (p. 137).

has been removed

the heat symbol illuminates in the

from the ignition

information display.

Related information

switch and leaving

• Engine block heater and passenger compart-

the car - the engine

When one of the timers is activated the symbol

ment heater* - messages (p. 139)

and passenger com-

for activated timer illuminates in the information

partment are heated

display at the same time as the set time is shown

at the set time.

next to the symbol.

Fuel

The heater has been

Symbol for activated timer in analogue

operated

stopped by the car's

combined instrument panel.

heater

electronics in order to

stopped

facilitate starting the

Battery

engine.

Symbol for activated timer in digital

saving

combined instrument panel.

mode

The table shows symbols and display texts that

appear.

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* Option/accessory.

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Additional heater*

Fuel-driven additional heater*

Symbol

Message

Specification

For cars with diesel engines sold in cold climate

The car is equipped with either an electric

Fuel

Setting the heater is

zones⁴ an additional heater may be required to

(p. 141) or a fuel-driven additional heater

operated

not possible due to

obtain the correct operating temperature in the

(p. 140).

heater

fuel level being too

engine and to obtain sufficient heating in the

stopped

low - this is in order

The heater starts automatically when extra heat is

passenger compartment.

Low fuel

to facilitate starting

required when the engine is running.

level

the engine as well as

In such instances, the car is equipped with either

The heater is switched off automatically when the

approx. 50 km driving.

• electric additional heater (p. 141) or

correct temperature is reached or when the

Fuel

Heater not working.

engine is switched off.

• fuel-driven additional heater (p. 140)⁵.

operated

Contact a workshop

heater

for repair. Volvo rec-

Related information

NOTE

Service

ommends that you

• Engine block and passenger compartment

When the auxiliary heater is active there may

required

contact an authorised

heater* (p. 136)

be smoke from underneath the car, which is

Volvo workshop.

perfectly normal.

A display text clears automatically after a time or

Auto mode or shutdown

after one press on the indicator stalk (p. 110) OK

button.

Automatic start of the additional heater can be

deactivated if required.

Related information

• Engine block heater and passenger compart-

NOTE

ment heater* - direct start (p. 137)

Volvo recommends that the fuel-driven addi-

• Engine block heater and passenger compart-

tional heater should be switched off for short

ment heater* - timer (p. 138)

distances.

1. Before starting the engine: Select key posi-

tion I (p. 81).

4 An authorised Volvo dealer has information regarding the geographical areas concerned.

5 For cars equipped with parking heater (p. 136).

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* Option/accessory.

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LOADING AND STORAGE

Storage spaces

Overview of storage spaces in the passenger

compartment.

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LOADING AND STORAGE

Storage compartment¹ in door panel

Storage compartment, driver’s side (p. 146)

Ticket clip

Storage compartment

Glovebox (p. 147)

Storage compartment, cup holder (p. 146)

Cup holder* in rear seat

Storage pocket²

Storage compartment, rear seat

WARNING

Keep loose objects such as mobile phones,

cameras, remote controls for accessories, etc.

in the glove compartment or other compart-

ments. Otherwise they may injure people in

the car in the event of sudden braking or a

collision.

1 With ice scraper holder on the driver’s side.

2 Not applicable to textile upholstery.

* Option/accessory.

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LOADING AND STORAGE

Storage compartment driver’s side

Tunnel console

Tunnel console - armrest

This storage compartment (p. 144) is located on

The tunnel console is located between the front

The tunnel console is located between the front

the driver's side, to the left under the lighting

seats.

seats.

panel.

When closed, the tunnel console's armrest can

be adjusted* longitudinally.

WARNING

Do not keep any sharp objects in the com-

Related information

partment, or objects which protrude.

• Tunnel console - 12 V-sockets (p. 148)

Storage compartment (e.g. for CDs) and

USB*/AUX input under the armrest.

Includes cup holder for driver and passenger.

Related information

• Storage spaces (p. 144)

• Tunnel console - armrest (p. 146)

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* Option/accessory.

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LOADING AND STORAGE

Glovebox

Inlaid mats*

Vanity mirror

The glovebox is located on the passenger side.

Inlay mats collect e.g. rubbish and slush. Volvo

The vanity mirror is located on the rear of the sun

supplies specially manufactured inlay mats.

visor.

The owner's manual and maps can be kept in

here for example. There are also holders for pens

WARNING

on the inside of the lid. The glovebox can be

Only use one inlaid mat at each seat, and

locked* (p. 172), using the key blade (p. 163).

check before setting off that the mat by the

driver's seat is firmly affixed and secured in

Related information

the pins so that it does not get caught adja-

• Storage spaces (p. 144)

cent to and under the pedals.

Related information

• Cleaning the interior (p. 380)

Vanity mirror with lighting.

The light illuminates automatically when the cover

is lifted.

Related information

• Lamp replacement - vanity mirror lighting

(p. 358)

* Option/accessory.

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LOADING AND STORAGE

Tunnel console - 12 V-sockets

Loading

NOTE

The electrical sockets (12 V) are located in the

Payload depends on the car's kerb weight.

Optional equipment and accessories - e.g.

tunnel console's storage compartment and

display screens, music players and mobile

Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The

beside the cup holder.

phones - which are connected to one of the

total of the weight of the passengers and all

passenger compartment's 12V electrical

accessories reduces the car's payload by a cor-

sockets could be activated by the climate

responding weight.

control system, even when the remote control

For more detailed information on weights, see

key has been removed or when the car is

Weights (p. 388).

locked, for example, when the engine block

and passenger compartment heater* is acti-

The tailgate is opened via a button on

vated at a preset time.

the lighting panel or the remote control

key, see Locking/unlocking - tailgate

For this reason remove the plugs from the

(p. 172).

electrical sockets for optional equipment or

accessories when not in use because the bat-

tery could be drained in the event of such an

WARNING

occurrence!

The car’s driving properties change depend-

12 V socket in tunnel console, front seat.

ing on the weight and positioning of the load.

The electrical sockets can be used for various

IMPORTANT

accessories designed for 12 V, e.g. screens,

To bear in mind when loading

music players and mobile phones. For the socket

Max. power takeoff is 10 A (120 W) in either

• Position the load firmly against the rear

to supply current, the remote control key must be

socket.

seat's backrest.

in at least key position I (p. 81).

Note that objects must not prevent the function

NOTE

of the WHIPS system for the front seats if any of

WARNING

the rear seat's backrests is folded down, see

The compressor for emergency puncture

Always leave the plug in the socket when the

WHIPS - seating position (p. 40).

repair (p. 332) has been tested and approved

socket is not in use.

by Volvo.

• Centre the load.

• Heavy objects should be placed as low as

Related information

possible. Avoid placing heavy loads on low-

•

12 V socket - cargo area (p. 151)

ered backrests.

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LOADING AND STORAGE

• Cover sharp edges with something soft to

Related information

Loading - long load

avoid damaging the upholstery.

• Load retaining eyelets (p. 150)

To simplify loading in the cargo area, the rear

• Secure all loads to the load retaining eyelets

• Cargo net* (p. 152)

seat backrest can be folded down. The passen-

with straps or web lashings.

ger seat backrest can also be folded for an extra

• Loading - long load (p. 149)

long load.

WARNING

• Roof load (p. 150)

Folding the passenger seat

A loose object weighing 20 kg (44 pounds)

can, in a frontal collision at a speed of

See Seats, front (p. 82).

50 km/h (30 mph) carry the impact of an

item weighing 1000 kg (2200 pounds).

Lowering the rear seat backrest

See (p. 86).

WARNING

Related information

• Loading (p. 148)

The protection provided by the inflatable cur-

tain in the headlining may be compromised or

eliminated by high loads.

• Never load cargo above the backrest.

WARNING

Always secure the load. Always secure the

load. During heavy braking the load may oth-

erwise shift, causing personal injury to the

car's occupants.

Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with

something soft.

Switch off the engine and apply the parking

brake when loading/unloading long items.

Otherwise you may accidentally knock the

gear lever or gear selector with the load into a

drive position - and the car could then move

off.

* Option/accessory.

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