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SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL

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Adjusting the head restraints in the

rear seat

Adjust the centre seat head restraint accord-
ing to the height of the passenger. Fold down
the outer seat head restraints

*

 to improve

rearward visibility.

Adjust the head restraint for the
centre seat

The centre seat's head restraint must be
adjusted according to the passenger's height
so that, if possible, the whole of the back of
the head is covered. Slide it up manually as
required.

To lower the head restraint, the button (see
illustration) must be depressed while the
restraint is carefully moved down.

WARNING

The centre seat head restraint must be in

its lowest position when the centre seat is

not used. When the centre seat is used, the

head restraint must be correctly adjusted

to the height of the passenger so that it

covers the whole of the back of the head if

possible.

Fold down the rear seat's outer head
restraints via the centre display

*

The outer head restraints can be retracted via
the centre display's function view. You can
lower the head restraints in ignition position 

0

.

Press the 

Headrest Fold

button to activate/deactivate
lowering.

Move the head restraint back manually until a
click is heard.

WARNING

Do not lower the outer head restraints if

there are passengers in any of the outer

rear seats.

WARNING

The head restraint must be in locked posi-

tion after being folded up.

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Related information

•

Lowering the backrests in the rear seat
(p. 179)

Steering wheel controls and horn

The steering wheel houses the horn and con-
trols for e.g. the driver support systems and
voice control.

Keypads and paddles

*

 in the steering wheel.

Controls for driver support systems.

2

Paddle shifter

*

 for manual gear changing

in an automatic gearbox.
Controls for voice control and menu, mes-
sage and phone handling.

Horn

The horn is located in the centre of the steering

wheel.

Related information

•

Steering lock (p. 183)

•

Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 183)

2

Speed Limiter, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control

*

, Distance Warning

*

 and Pilot Assist.

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Steering lock

The steering wheel lock makes it difficult to
steer the car if it is stolen, for example. A
mechanical noise can be perceived when the
steering lock is locked or unlocked.

Activating the steering lock

The steering lock is activated when the car is
locked from the outside and the engine is
switched off. If the car is left unlocked then
the steering lock will be activated automati-
cally after a while.

Deactivating the steering lock

The steering lock is deactivated when the car
is unlocked from outside. If the car is not
locked, the steering wheel lock will be deacti-
vated as long as the remote control key is in
the passenger compartment and the car is
started.

Related information

•

Steering wheel controls and horn (p. 182)

•

Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 183)

Adjusting the steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted in differ-
ent positions.

The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and for

depth.

WARNING

Adjust the steering wheel and fix it before

driving away. The steering wheel must

never be adjusted while driving.

Lever for steering wheel adjustment.

1. Push the lever forwards to release the

steering wheel.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position

that suits you.

3. Pull the lever back to fix the steering

wheel in place. If the lever is stiff, press or
raise the steering wheel slightly at the
same time as you move the lever back.

Related information

•

Steering lock (p. 183)

•

Steering wheel controls and horn (p. 182)

•

Adjusting the power

*

 front seat (p. 175)

•

Speed-dependent steering force (p. 274)

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186

Climate

The car is equipped with electronic climate
control. The climate control system cools or
heats as well as dehumidifies the air in the
passenger compartment.

All climate control system functions are con-
trolled from the centre display and physical
buttons in the centre console.

Some functions for the rear seat can also be
controlled from the climate controls

*

 at the

rear of the tunnel console.

NOTE

If necessary, the climate control can be
used to cool the media system in the cen-
tre display. In these cases, the message

Climate system

 

Cooling the

infotainment system

 is shown in the

driver display.

Related information

•

Climate zones (p. 186)

•

Climate control - sensors (p. 187)

•

Perceived temperature (p. 187)

•

Controlling the climate control system
using voice control (p. 188)

•

Parking climate (p. 208)

•

Heater (p. 218)

•

Air quality (p. 189)

•

Air distribution (p. 192)

•

Climate controls (p. 197)

Climate zones

The number of climate zones that the car is
divided into governs the options for setting
different temperatures for different parts of
the passenger compartment.

2-zone climate

Climate zones with 2-zone climate.

With 2-zone climate, the temperature in the
passenger compartment can be set separately
for the left and right-hand sides.

Related information

•

Climate (p. 186)

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Climate control - sensors

The climate control system has a number of
sensors to help control the climate in the car.
Do not cover or block the sensors with cloth-
ing or other objects.

Sensor location

Sun sensor - on the upper side of the
instrument panel.
Moisture sensor - in the casing by the
interior rearview mirror.
Outside temperature sensor - in the right-
hand door mirror.
Temperature sensor for the passenger
compartment - by the physical buttons in
the centre console.

With the Interior Air Quality System

*

 there is

also an air quality sensor that is fitted into the
climate control system air intake.

Related information

•

Climate (p. 186)

•

Interior Air Quality System

*

 (p. 190)

Perceived temperature

The climate control system regulates the cli-
mate in the passenger compartment based
on the perceived temperature, not on actual
temperature.

The temperature you select in the passenger
compartment corresponds to the physically
perceived temperature as affected by factors
such as the ambient temperature, air speed,
humidity, solar radiation, etc. in and around
the car at the time.

The system includes a sun sensor which
detects on which side the sun is shining into
the passenger compartment. This means that
the temperature can differ between the right
and left-hand side's air vents despite the con-
trols being set for the same temperature on
both sides.

Related information

•

Climate (p. 186)

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Controlling the climate control

system using voice control

1

Commands for voice control of the climate
control system in order to e.g. change tem-
perature, activate a heated seat

*

 or change

fan level.

Tap on 

 and say one of the following com-

mands:

•

"

Climate

" - starts a dialogue for climate

control and shows examples of com-
mands.

•

"

Set temperature to X degrees

" - sets

the desired temperature.

•

"

Raise temperature

"/"

Lower

temperature

" - raise/lower the tempera-

ture setting one step.

•

"

Sync temperature

" - synchronises the

temperature for all climate zones in the car
with the temperature set for the driver's
side.

•

"

Air on feet

"/"

Air on body

" - opens the

desired air flow.

•

"

Air on feet off

"/"

Air on body off

" -

closes the desired air flow.

•

"

Set fan to max

"/"

Turn off fan

" -

changes the air flow to 

Max

/

Off

.

•

"

Raise fan speed

"/"

Lower fan speed

" -

raises/lowers the fan level one step.

•

"

Turn on auto

" - activates automatic cli-

mate regulation.

•

"

Air condition on

"/"

Air condition off

" -

activates/deactivates the air conditioning.

•

"

Recirculation on

"/"

Recirculation off

" -

activates/deactivates the air circulation.

•

"

Turn on defroster 

"/"

Turn off

defroster

" - activates/deactivates defrost-

ing of windows and door mirrors.

•

"

Turn on max defroster

"/"

Turn max

defroster off

" - activates/deactivates the

max defroster.

•

"

Turn on electric defroster

"/"

Turn off

electric defroster

" - activates/deacti-

vates the heated windscreen

*

.

•

"

Turn on rear defroster

"/"

Turn off rear

defroster

" - activates/deactivates the

heated rear window and door mirrors.

•

"

Turn steering wheel heat on

"/"

Turn

steering wheel heat off

" - activates/

deactivates the heated steering wheel

*

.

•

"

Raise steering wheel heat

"/"

Lower

steering wheel heat

" - raises/lowers the

setting for the heated steering wheel

*

 one

step.

•

"

Turn on seat heat

"/"

Turn off seat heat

"

- activates/deactivates the heated seat

*

.

•

"

Raise seat heat

"/"

Lower seat heat

" -

raises/lowers the setting for the heated
seat

*

 one step.

NOTE

Not all system languages support voice
recognition. The ones that do are high-
lighted with the 

 symbol in the list of

available system languages. Read more
about where the information can be found
in the section on settings for voice recogni-
tion.

Related information

•

Climate (p. 186)

•

Voice recognition (p. 132)

•

Using voice recognition (p. 133)

•

Settings for voice recognition (p. 136)

1

Applies to certain markets.

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Air quality

The materials selected for the passenger
compartment and the air cleaning system
ensure that the air quality in the passenger
compartment is high.

Materials in the passenger
compartment

The interior of the passenger compartment is
designed to be pleasant and comfortable,
even for people with contact allergies and for
asthma sufferers.

Tested materials have been developed in order
to reduce the quantity of dust in the passenger
compartment and to contribute to making the
passenger compartment easier to keep clean.

The carpets in both the passenger compart-
ment and the cargo area are removable and
easy to remove and clean.

Use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo to clean the interior.

Air cleaning system

In addition to the passenger compartment fil-
ter, the car is equipped with an air cleaning
system that helps to maintain high air quality
in the passenger compartment.

Related information

•

Climate (p. 186)

•

CleanZone

*

 (p. 189)

•

Clean Zone Interior Package

*

 (p. 190)

•

Interior Air Quality System

*

 (p. 190)

•

Passenger compartment filter (p. 191)

CleanZone

*

The CleanZone function checks and indicates
whether or not all conditions have been met
for good air quality in the passenger compart-
ment.

The indicator is visible in the climate view
in the centre display.
The indicator is visible in the climate row
when the climate view is not open.

If the conditions have not been met then the

Clean Zone

 text is white. When all conditions

have been met, this is indicated by the text
changing colour to blue.

Conditions that need to be met:

•

That all doors and the tailgate are closed.

•

That all side windows and the panoramic
roof

*

 are closed.

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•

That the air quality system Interior Air
Quality System

*

 is activated.

•

That the ventilation fan is activated.

•

That the air recirculation is deactivated.

NOTE

CleanZone does not indicate that the air
quality is good. It only indicates that the
conditions for good air quality have been
met.

Related information

•

Air quality (p. 189)

•

Clean Zone Interior Package

*

 (p. 190)

•

Interior Air Quality System

*

 (p. 190)

•

Passenger compartment filter (p. 191)

Clean Zone Interior Package

*

Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) compri-
ses a series of modifications that keep the
passenger compartment even clearer from
allergy and asthma-inducing substances,
among other things.

The following is included:

•

An enhanced fan function that means that
the fan starts when the car is unlocked
with the remote control key. The fan fills
the passenger compartment with fresh air.
The function starts when required and is
disengaged automatically after a time or
when one of the passenger compartment
doors is opened. The amount of time the
fan runs is reduced gradually due to
reduced need up until the car is 4 years
old.

•

The fully automatic air quality system
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS).

Related information

•

Air quality (p. 189)

•

CleanZone

*

 (p. 189)

•

Interior Air Quality System

*

 (p. 190)

•

Passenger compartment filter (p. 191)

Interior Air Quality System

*

Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) is a fully
automatic air quality system that separates
gases and particles to reduce the levels of
odours and contaminants in the passenger
compartment.

IAQS is a part of the Clean Zone Interior
Package (CZIP) and cleans the air in the pas-
senger compartment from contaminants such
as particles, hydrocarbons, nitrous oxides and
ground-level ozone.

If the air quality sensor senses that the outside
air is contaminated, the air intake is closed
and air recirculation is activated.

NOTE

The air quality sensor must always be ena-
bled to ensure the best air in the passenger
compartment.

In a cold climate recirculation is limited so
as to prevent misting.

In the event of misting, the defrost func-
tions for windscreen, side windows and
rear window should be used.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the air quality
sensor

*

 (p. 191)

•

Air quality (p. 189)

•

CleanZone

*

 (p. 189)

CLIMATE

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•

Clean Zone Interior Package

*

 (p. 190)

•

Passenger compartment filter (p. 191)

Activating and deactivating the air

quality sensor

*

The air quality sensor is part of the fully auto-
matic air quality system Interior Air Quality
System (IAQS).

It is possible to set whether the air quality sen-
sor should be activated/deactivated.

1. Press 

Settings

 in the top view in the cen-

tre display.

2. Press 

Climate

.

3. Select 

Air Quality Sensor

 to activate/

deactivate the air quality sensor.

Related information

•

Interior Air Quality System

*

 (p. 190)

Passenger compartment filter

All air entering the car's passenger compart-
ment is cleaned with a filter.

Replacing the passenger
compartment filter

To maintain high climate system performance,
the filter must be changed at regular intervals.
Follow the Volvo Service Programme for the
recommended replacement intervals. If the car
is used in a severely contaminated environ-
ment, it may be necessary to replace the filter
more often.

NOTE

There are different types of passenger
compartment filter. Make sure that the cor-
rect filter is fitted.

Related information

•

Air quality (p. 189)

•

CleanZone

*

 (p. 189)

•

Clean Zone Interior Package

*

 (p. 190)

•

Interior Air Quality System

*

 (p. 190)

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Air distribution

The climate control system distributes the
incoming air via a number of different vents in
the passenger compartment.

Automatic and manual air distribution

With auto-regulated climate running the air
distribution takes place automatically. If nec-
essary, the air distribution can be controlled
manually.

Adjustable air vents

Some of the air vents in the car are adjustable,
which means that you can open/close the vent
to aim the air flow.

Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger

compartment.

Four on the instrument panel and two at
the rear of the tunnel console.

NOTE

At low ambient temperatures, no air is dis-
tributed from the adjustable air vents on
the rear of the tunnel console.

Related information

•

Climate (p. 186)

•

Changing air distribution (p. 192)

•

Opening, closing and aiming the air vents
(p. 193)

•

Table of air distribution options (p. 194)

Changing air distribution

The air distribution can be changed manually
if required.

1. Open climate view in the centre display by

pressing the symbol in the middle of the
climate row.

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The air distribution buttons in the climate view.

Air distribution - windscreen defroster
vents
Air distribution - air vents in instrument
panel and centre console
Air distribution - air vents in the floor

2. Press one or more of the air distribution

buttons in order to open/close the corres-
ponding air flow.
> The air distribution is changed and the

buttons illuminate/extinguish.

Related information

•

Air distribution (p. 192)

•

Opening, closing and aiming the air vents
(p. 193)

•

Table of air distribution options (p. 194)

Opening, closing and aiming the

air vents

Some air vents in the passenger compart-
ment can be opened, closed and aimed indi-
vidually.

If the car's outer vents are aimed at the side
windows then misting can be eliminated.

If the car's outer vents are aimed inwards
then, in a hot climate, a comfortable environ-
ment is obtained in the passenger compart-
ment.

Opening and closing the air vents

–

Turn the rotary knob in the middle of the
air vent to open/close the air flow from the
vent.

The air flow is at maximum when the
marking on the knob is in vertical position.

Aiming the air vents

–

Move the lever in the middle of the air vent
horizontally/vertically to direct the air flow
from the vent.

Related information

•

Air distribution (p. 192)

•

Changing air distribution (p. 192)

•

Table of air distribution options (p. 194)

CLIMATE

194

Table of air distribution options

The air distribution can be changed manually
if required. The following options are available
for setting.

Air distribution

Purpose

If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate control system returns to automatically regulated climate
control.

Main air flow from the defroster vents. Some air flows from other air
vents.

Counteracts misting and icing in a cold and humid cli-
mate (to achieve this, fan level must not be low).

Main air flow from the air vents in the instrument panel. Some air flows
from other air vents.

Provides efficient cooling in a hot climate.

Main air flow from the air vents at the floor. Some air flows from other
air vents.

Provides heat or cooling to the floor.

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Air distribution

Purpose

Main air from the defroster vents and air vents in the instrument panel.
Some air flows from other air vents.

Provides good comfort in hot and dry climates.

Main air flow from the defroster vents and air vents at the floor. Some
air flows from other air vents.

Provides good comfort and good demisting in a cold or
humid climate.

Main air flow from the air vents in the instrument panel and air vents at
the floor. Some air flows from other air vents.

Provides good comfort in sunny weather with cool out-
door temperatures.

Main air flow from the defroster vents, from the air vents in the instru-
ment panel and air vents at the floor.

Gives balanced comfort in the passenger compart-
ment.

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196

Related information

•

Air distribution (p. 192)

•

Opening, closing and aiming the air vents
(p. 193)

•

Changing air distribution (p. 192)

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Climate controls

The climate control system's functions are
controlled from physical buttons in the centre
console, the centre display and the climate
controls at the rear of the tunnel console

*

.

Physical buttons in centre console

Button for heated windscreen

*

 and max

defroster.
Button for heated rear window and door
mirrors.

Climate row in centre display

The most common climate functions can be
regulated from the climate row.

Temperature controls for driver and pas-
senger side.
Controls for heated

*

 and ventilated

*

 driver

and front passenger seat, as well as
heated steering wheel

*

.

Button for access to the climate view. The
graphic on the button shows activated cli-
mate settings.

Climate view in centre display

Open climate view by pressing the
symbol in the middle of the climate
row.

Depending on equipment level, the

climate view can be divided into several tabs.
Change between the tabs by swiping left/right
or by pressing the respective heading.

Main climate

In addition to the climate row's functions,
other main climate functions can also be con-
trolled in the 

Main climate

 tab.

Max

, 

Electric

, 

Rear

 - Controls for defrost-

ing the windows and door mirrors.

AC

 - Controls for air conditioning.

Recirc

 - Controls for air recirculation.

Controls for air distribution.

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Fan control.

AUTO

 - Auto regulating the climate.

Parking climate

*

The car's parking climate control can be regu-
lated in the 

Parking climate

 tab.

Climate controls at rear of tunnel
console

*

If the car is equipped with heated rear seats

*

there are physical buttons at the rear of the
tunnel console for controlling this function.

Related information

•

Climate (p. 186)

•

Activating and deactivating heated front
seat

*

 (p. 198)

•

Activating and deactivating heated rear
seat

*

 (p. 199)

•

Activating and deactivating the heated
steering wheel

*

 (p. 200)

•

Activating auto climate control (p. 201)

•

Activating and deactivating air recircula-
tion (p. 201)

•

Activating and deactivating max defroster
(p. 202)

•

Activating and deactivating the heated
windscreen

*

 (p. 203)

•

Activating and deactivating the heated
rear window and door mirrors (p. 205)

•

Regulating fan level for front seat (p. 206)

•

Synchronising temperature (p. 207)

•

Activating and deactivating air condition-
ing (p. 208)

Activating and deactivating heated

front seat

*

The seats can be heated in order to increase
comfort for driver and passengers when it is
cold.

1. Press the left or right-hand side's steering

wheel and seat button in the climate row
in the centre display in order to open the
controls for seat and steering wheel.

If the car is not equipped with ventilated
seats or heated steering wheel (for the
driver's side), the button for heated seats
is immediately available in the climate
row.

2. Repeatedly press the button for heated

seats in order to change between the four
levels: 

Off

, 

High

, 

Medium

 and 

Low

.

> The level changes and the button

shows the set level.