Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english - page 13

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Preconditioning

Preconditioning is a climate function that, if
possible, attempts to achieve a comfortable
temperature in the passenger compartment
before driving.

Preconditioning can be started immediately or
started at a preset time using a timer.

The function utilizes several of the vehicle's
systems:

•

In cold weather, the parking heater heats
the passenger compartment to a comfort-
able temperature.

•

In warm weather, air conditioning cools
the passenger compartment to a comfort-
able temperature.

•

The electrically heated steering wheel

*

and seats

*

 can be activated.

•

Heating for the rear window and door mir-
rors is automatically activated as needed.

During preconditioning in a hot climate, con-
densation from the air conditions may drip
under the vehicle. This is normal.

NOTE

Preconditioning is only available when the
vehicle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
A charging post that is not always active,
e.g. due to a timer, can prevent precondi-
tioning from functioning.

If the vehicle is not connected to an electri-
cal socket it is still possible in a warm cli-
mate to achieve brief cooling of the pas-
senger compartment by direct starting pre-
conditioning.

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.

NOTE

Pre-cleaning

*

 starts automatically when

preconditioning is complete.

Related information

•

Parking climate (p. 227)

•

Starting and stopping preconditioning
(p. 228)

•

Preconditioning timer (p. 229)

•

Pre-cleaning

*

 (p. 232)

Starting and stopping

preconditioning

Preconditioning heats or cools the passenger
compartment, if possible, before driving. The
function can be started in the center display
or from a cellular phone.

Starting and stopping from the vehicle

1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate

bar to open Climate view in the center dis-
play.

2. Select the 

Parking climate

 tab.

3. Tap the boxes to select if seat/steering

wheel heating should be activated along
with preconditioning for each function.

4. Tap 

Start Pre-con. & Cleaning

.

> Preconditioning starts/stops and the

button lights up/goes out.

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NOTE

Preconditioning is only available when the
vehicle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
A charging post that is not always active,
e.g. due to a timer, can prevent precondi-
tioning from functioning.

If the vehicle is not connected to an electri-
cal socket it is still possible in a warm cli-
mate to achieve brief cooling of the pas-
senger compartment by direct starting pre-
conditioning.

NOTE

The vehicle doors and windows should be
closed during preconditioning of the pas-
senger compartment.

NOTE

Pre-cleaning

*

 starts automatically when

preconditioning is complete.

Starting from app

A device with the Volvo On Call

*

 app can be

used to start preconditioning or check set-
tings. Preconditioning heats or cools the pas-
senger compartment (using the vehicle's air
conditioning) to a comfortable temperature.

The passenger compartment can also be pre-
conditioned using the Engine Remote Start
(ERS)

4

 function using the Volvo On Call

*

 app.

Related information

•

Parking climate (p. 227)

•

Preconditioning (p. 228)

•

Preconditioning timer (p. 229)

•

Pre-cleaning

*

 (p. 232)

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
vehicle is plugged into an electrical outlet.
A charging post that is not always active,
e.g. due to a timer, can prevent precondi-
tioning from functioning.

If the vehicle is not connected to an electri-
cal socket it is still possible in a warm cli-
mate to achieve brief cooling of the pas-
senger compartment by direct starting pre-
conditioning.

Related information

•

Preconditioning (p. 228)

•

Adding and editing timer settings for pre-
conditioning (p. 230)

•

Activating and deactivating precondition-
ing timer (p. 231)

•

Deleting preconditioning timer settings
(p. 231)

4

Certain markets only.

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Adding and editing timer settings

for preconditioning

The preconditioning timer can store up to 8
preset 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

.

> 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.

4. Tap 

Date

 to set a time for a specific date.

Tap 

Days

 to set a time for one or more

days of the week.

With 

Days

: Activate/deactivate the repeat

function by selecting/deselecting the

Repeat weekly

 checkbox.

5. With 

Date

: Select a date for precondition-

ing by scrolling in the date list using the
arrows.

With 

Days

: Select days of the week for

preconditioning by tapping the buttons for
the days.

6. Set the time at which preconditioning

should be completed by scrolling using
the arrows in the clock.

7. Tap 

Confirm

 to add a timer setting.

> The timer setting will be added to the

list and activated.

Editing the timer setting

1. Open Climate view in the center display.

2. Select the 

Parking climate

 tab.

3. Tap the timer setting you would like to

change.
> A pop-up window will appear.

4. To edit a timer setting, follow the proce-

dures described under the heading "Add-
ing a timer setting" above.

Related information

•

Preconditioning (p. 228)

•

Preconditioning timer (p. 229)

•

Activating and deactivating precondition-
ing timer (p. 231)

•

Deleting preconditioning timer settings
(p. 231)

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Activating and deactivating

preconditioning timer

Timer settings in the preconditioning timer
can be activated or deactivated as needed.

Timer buttons in the 

Parking climate

 tab in Climate

view.

1. Open Climate view in the center display.

2. Select the 

Parking climate

 tab.

3. Activate/deactivate a timer setting by tap-

ping the timer button to the right of the
setting.
> The timer is activated/deactivated and

the button lights up/goes out.

Related information

•

Preconditioning (p. 228)

•

Preconditioning timer (p. 229)

•

Adding and editing timer settings for pre-
conditioning (p. 230)

•

Deleting preconditioning timer settings
(p. 231)

Deleting preconditioning timer

settings

A preconditioning timer setting that is no
longer needed can be deleted.

The button for editing a list/deleting 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 

Edit list

.

4. Tap the editing icon to the right in the list.

> The icon will change to the text 

Delete

.

5. Tap 

Delete

 to confirm.

> The timer setting will be deleted from

the list.

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Related information

•

Preconditioning (p. 228)

•

Preconditioning timer (p. 229)

•

Adding and editing timer settings for pre-
conditioning (p. 230)

•

Activating and deactivating precondition-
ing timer (p. 231)

Pre-cleaning

*

Pre-cleaning of the vehicle before driving is
used to improve the air quality in the passen-
ger compartment.

It is only possible to activate pre-cleaning
manually from the center display, but the func-
tion is also started automatically when pre-
conditioning has finished.

The function uses the ventilation system to
blow fresh air into the passenger compart-
ment and then circulates the air through the
climate system's passenger compartment air
filter.

Related information

•

Parking climate (p. 227)

•

Starting and stopping pre-cleaning

*

(p. 232)

•

Preconditioning (p. 228)

Starting and stopping pre-

cleaning

*

Pre-cleaning improves the air quality in the
passenger compartment before driving. The
function can be started in the center display
or from a cellular phone.

Starting and stopping from the vehicle

1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate

bar to open Climate view in the center dis-
play.

2. Select the 

Parking climate

 tab.

3. Tap 

Start Pre-cleaning

.

> Pre-cleaning starts/stops and the but-

ton lights up/goes out.

Starting from app

*

A device with the Volvo On Call

*

 app can be

used to start pre-cleaning or check settings.

NOTE

Precleaning always starts automatically
when preconditioning is complete.

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Related information

•

Parking climate (p. 227)

•

Pre-cleaning

*

 (p. 232)

•

Preconditioning (p. 228)

Climate comfort retaining function

The climate in the passenger compartment
can be maintained when the vehicle is
parked, e.g. if the engine is turned off but the
driver or passengers remain in the vehicle.

This function can only be direct-started from
the center display.

The function utilizes several of the vehicle's
systems:

•

Residual heat from the engine is used to
help heat the passenger compartment to a
comfortable temperature.

•

In warm weather, the ventilation system
cools the passenger compartment by
blowing air in from outside.

NOTE

Climate comfort maintenance will be deac-
tivated if the vehicle is locked from the out-
side in order to avoid using residual engine
heat unnecessarily. This function is
intended to be used to maintain climate
comfort when the driver or a passenger
remains in the vehicle after the engine is
turned off.

The climate comfort retaining function is
limited in duration in cold weather depend-
ing on the amount of residual warmth
available.

Related information

•

Parking climate (p. 227)

•

Starting and switching off the climate
retaining function when parking (p. 234)

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Starting and switching off the

climate retaining function when

parking

The climate retaining function maintains the
climate settings in the vehicle after the
engine has been switched off. The function
can be activated in the center display.

1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate

bar to open Climate view in the center dis-
play.

2. Select the 

Parking climate

 tab.

3. Tap 

Keep climate comfort

.

> The climate comfort retaining function

will be activated/deactivated and the
button light will go on/off.

NOTE

Maintained climate comfort is not possible
when there is not sufficient residual engine
heat to maintain the climate settings in the
passenger compartment, or if the outside
temperature is above approximately 20 °C
(68 °F).

NOTE

Climate comfort maintenance will be deac-
tivated if the vehicle is locked from the out-
side in order to avoid using residual engine
heat unnecessarily. This function is
intended to be used to maintain climate
comfort when the driver or a passenger
remains in the vehicle after the engine is
turned off.

The climate comfort retaining function is
limited in duration in cold weather depend-
ing on the amount of residual warmth
available.

Related information

•

Climate comfort retaining function
(p. 233)

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Parking climate symbols and

messages

A number of symbols and messages related
to parking climate may be displayed in the
instrument panel.

Messages related to parking climate can also
be displayed in a device that has the Volvo On
Call

*

 app.

Symbol Message

Meaning

Parking climate

Service required

Parking climate is not functioning properly. Contact a workshop

A

 to have the system

checked as soon as possible.

Parking climate

Temporarily unavailable

Parking climate is temporarily not functioning properly. If the problem persists, contact a
workshop

A

 to have the system checked.

Parking climate

Unavailable Charge level too low

The parking climate cannot be activated because the hybrid battery's charge level is too low
to start the parking heater. Start the vehicle.

Parking climate

Unavailable, not connected to power
supply

The parking climate cannot be activated if the charging cable is not connected. Connect the
charging cable.

Parking climate

Limited Charge level too low

Parking climate will only run for a limited time when the hybrid battery's charge level is too
low. Start the vehicle.

A

An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

Related information

•

Parking climate (p. 227)

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Heater

The heater has two sub-functions that help
warm the passenger compartment or engine
in various situations.

The heater has two sub-functions:

•

Parking heater - heats the passenger com-
partment as needed when the parking cli-
mate's preconditioning is activated.

•

Auxiliary heater - heats the passenger
compartment and engine while driving.

The heater is a high-voltage coolant heater
and is mounted in the front right-side wheel
housing.

Battery and charging

The heater is powered by the vehicle's hybrid
battery. If the charge level in the hybrid battery
is too low, the heater will switch off automati-
cally and a message will be displayed in the
instrument panel.

NOTE

Make sure that the battery has sufficient
charge if the heater must be used. For the
heater to be used for preconditioning, the
vehicle must be plugged into an electrical
outlet.

Related information

•

Climate (p. 204)

•

Parking heater (p. 236)

•

Additional heater (p. 237)

Parking heater

The parking heater heats the passenger com-
partment as needed before driving if precon-
ditioning is activated.

The parking heater is one of two sub-functions
of the vehicle's heater. The heater is mounted
in the front right-side wheel housing.

The parking heater starts automatically if the
parking climate's preconditioning is activated
and the passenger compartment needs to be
heated.

Heater running time varies depending on fac-
tors such as battery charge level, passenger
compartment temperature and ambient tem-
perature, but it will never run for longer than
30 minutes.

NOTE

Make sure that the hybrid battery has suffi-
cient charge if the parking heater must be
used. For the heater to be used for precon-
ditioning, the vehicle must be plugged into
an electrical outlet.

Related information

•

Heater (p. 236)

•

Additional heater (p. 237)

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Additional heater

The auxiliary heater helps heat the passenger
compartment and engine while driving.

The auxiliary heater is one of two sub-func-
tions of the vehicle's heater. The heater is
mounted in the front right-side wheel housing.

The auxiliary heater is started and controlled
automatically when extra heat is required
while the vehicle is being driven.

It switches off automatically when the ignition
is switched off.

Related information

•

Heater (p. 236)

•

Parking heater (p. 236)

•

Activating and deactivating the auxiliary
heater (p. 237)

Activating and deactivating the

auxiliary heater

The auxiliary heater helps heat the passenger
compartment and engine while driving.

It is possible to set whether automatic start
for the auxiliary heater should be activated or
deactivated.

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the Top view in the center

display.

2. Tap 

Climate

.

3. Select 

Additional Heater

 to activate/

deactivate automatic start for the auxiliary
heater.

NOTE

If automatic start of the auxiliary heater is
deactivated, this may impair comfort in the
passenger compartment since the climate
system then does not have a heat source
during electrical operation.

Related information

•

Additional heater (p. 237)

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Locking and unlocking

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked in
several different ways.

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked

•

using the buttons on the remote key

•

with the detachable key blade (if the bat-
tery in the remote key is discharged)

•

keyless

*

 (Passive Entry), the remote key

must be within range

•

from inside the vehicle using the lock con-
trols in the doors

•

remote door unlocking with Volvo On Call.

There are also several types of remote keys
that can be used.

For vehicles equipped with keyless locking
and unlocking

*

, a smaller, lighter and button-

less key is provided (Key Tag).

A Care Key

*

 (restricted key) makes it possible

to set restrictions for some of the vehicle's
functions e.g. maximum speed and maximum
audio system volume.

Related information

•

Locking and unlocking using the remote
key (p. 245)

•

Keyless locking and unlocking

*

 (p. 259)

•

Locking and unlocking from inside the
vehicle (p. 262)

•

Private Locking (p. 269)

•

Alarm (p. 271)

Lock indication

The turn signals will flash when the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.

Exterior confirmation

Locking

•

The turn signals will flash once and the
door mirrors will fold in

1

 to confirm the

vehicle is locked.

Unlocking

•

The turn signals will flash twice and the
door mirrors will fold out

1

 to confirm the

vehicle is unlocked.

The tailgate, hood and all doors must be
closed for confirmation to be given. If only the
driver's door is closed when the vehicle is
locked

2

, the vehicle will be locked but the turn

signals will only flash to indicate locking when
all doors and the tailgate and hood have been
closed.

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Lock and alarm indicators on the
dashboard

The locks and alarm indicator will display the
status of the locking system:

•

One long flash indicates locking.

•

When the vehicle is locked, this will be
indicated by short, pulsating flashes.

•

Rapid flashing after disabling the alarm
indicates that the alarm has been trig-
gered.

Lock button indicators

Front door

Lock buttons with indicator lights in front door.

Illuminated indicator lights in both front door
lock buttons indicate that all doors are locked.
If any door is opened, the lights in both doors
will go out.

Rear door

*

Lock button with indicator light in rear door.

Illuminated indicator lights in each door indi-
cate that that particular door is locked. If any
door is unlocked and opened, the indicator
light in that door will go out. The lights in the
other doors will remain illuminated.

Other indicators

The approach lighting and home safe lighting
functions may be activated when locking and
unlocking.

Related information

•

Lock confirmation settings (p. 242)

•

Locking and unlocking (p. 240)

•

Welcome Light (p. 165)

•

Using home safe lighting (p. 165)

1

Only vehicles with power folding mirrors.

2

Does not apply to vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking

*

.

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Lock confirmation settings

Settings for how the vehicle confirms locking
and unlocking can be adjusted in the center
display's Settings menu.

To change the locking response settings:

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap 

My Car

Locking

.

3. Tap 

Visible Locking Feedback

 to select

when the vehicle should provide a visible
response:

•

Lock

•

Unlock

•

Both

Or turn off the function by marking 

Off 

.

4. Select to receive an audible response

when locking the vehicle by marking

Audible Locking Feedback

.

To change the settings for folding door mir-
rors

*

 when locking:

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap 

My Car

Mirrors and Convenience

.

3. Select 

Fold Mirror When Locked

 to acti-

vate or deactivate the function.

Related information

•

Lock indication (p. 240)

Remote key

The remote key is used to lock and unlock
doors and the tailgate. The remote key must
be in the vehicle in order to start the engine.

Remote key

3

, Care Key and button-less key (Key

Tag)

*

.

The remote key is not physically used to start
the ignition because the vehicle is standard-
equipped with keyless start (Passive Start).
The key only needs to be in the front section of
the passenger compartment.

For vehicles equipped with keyless locking
and unlocking (Passive Entry)

*

, the engine can

be started with the key anywhere in the vehi-
cle. A smaller, lighter and button-less key (Key
Tag) is also provided.

3

The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

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The remote keys can be linked to different
driver profiles to store personal settings in the
vehicle.

WARNING

The remote key contains a button cell bat-

tery. Keep new and used batteries out of

the reach of children. If batteries are swal-

lowed, they can cause serious injury.
If any damage is detected, e.g. if the bat-

tery cover cannot be closed properly, do

not use the product. Keep defective prod-

ucts out of the reach of children.

Remote key buttons

The remote key has four buttons, one on the left side

and three on the right.

  

Locking

 - Press once to lock the doors,

tailgate and fuel filler door and arm the
alarm.
Press and hold to close all windows.
  

Unlocking

 - Press once to unlock the

doors and tailgate and disarm the alarm.
Press and hold to open all windows at the
same time. This total airing function can
be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicle
in hot weather.
  

Tailgate

 - Unlock and disarm the tailgate

only. On vehicles equipped with the power
tailgate

*

, press and hold to automatically

open the tailgate. Press and hold to close

an open tailgate (an audible warning sig-
nal will be given).
  

Panic alarm

 - Used to attract attention in

emergency situations. Press and hold the
button for at least 3 seconds or press
twice within 3 seconds to activate the
turn signals and horn. To deactivate, wait
at least 5 seconds and press the button
again. If no action is taken, the panic alarm
will deactivate automatically after 3
minutes.

WARNING

If anyone is left in the vehicle, make sure

that power to the power windows and pan-

oramic roof

*

 is cut off by always taking the

remote key with you when you leave the

vehicle.

||

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NOTE

Be aware of the risk of locking the remote
key in the vehicle.

•

If the remote key or key tag is left in
the vehicle, it will be deactivated when
the vehicle is locked and the alarm set
using another valid key. The key will be
reactivated when the vehicle is
unlocked.

•

If the remote key or Care Key is left in
the vehicle, it will be deactivated even
if the vehicle is locked using Volvo On
Call, and will be reactivated when the
vehicle is unlocked using Volvo On Call
or another valid key.

Button-less key (Key Tag)

*

The button-less key

4

 provided with the keyless

locking and unlocking function works in the
same way as the regular remote key for key-
less start, locking and unlocking. The key is
waterproof up to a depth of approx. 10 meters
(30 feet) for up to 60 minutes. It does not
have a detachable key blade and its battery
cannot be replaced.

Care Key - restricted remote key

A Care Key enables the vehicle owner to set a
maximum speed limit for the vehicle. This limit

is intended to promote safe use of the vehicle,
e.g. when it is loaned out.

Interference

Electromagnetic fields or obstructing objects
may interfere with the remote key's functions
for keyless start and keyless locking and
unlocking

*

.

NOTE

Avoid storing the remote key near metal
objects or electronic devices, e.g. cell
phones, tablets, laptops or chargers – pref-
erably no closer than 10-15 cm (4-6 in.).

If you experience interference, use the remote
key's detachable blade to unlock the vehicle
and then place the remote key in the backup
reader in the tunnel console cup holder to dis-
arm the alarm and start the vehicle.

NOTE

When the remote control key is placed in
the cup holder, make sure that no other
vehicle keys, metal objects or electronic
devices (e.g. cell phones, tablets, laptops
or chargers) are found in the cup holder.
Multiple vehicle keys close to each other in
the cup holder can disrupt their functional-
ity.

WARNING

California Proposition 65

Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-

senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-

cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-

oxide, phthalates, and lead, which are

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid

breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine

except as necessary, service your vehicle in

a well ventilated area and wear gloves or

wash your hands frequently when servicing

your vehicle. For more information go to

4

Also called sport key.

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Related information

•

Starting the vehicle (p. 416)

•

Locking and unlocking using the remote
key (p. 245)

•

Remote key range (p. 247)

•

Replacing the remote key's battery
(p. 248)

•

Detachable key blade (p. 253)

•

Care Key – restricted remote key (p. 252)

•

Electronic immobilizer (p. 256)

•

Linking a remote key to a driver profile
(p. 142)

Locking and unlocking using the

remote key

All doors and tailgate can be locked and
unlocked simultaneously using the buttons
on the remote key.

Locking with remote key

The illustration is generic - details may vary accord-

ing to vehicle model.

–

Press the 

 button on the remote key to

lock the vehicle.

To activate the locking sequence, the driver's
door must be closed

5

. If any of the other doors

or the tailgate are open, they will be locked
and the alarm will be armed once they are
closed.

NOTE

Be aware of the risk of locking the remote
key in the vehicle.

•

If the remote key or key tag is left in
the vehicle, it will be deactivated when
the vehicle is locked and the alarm set
using another valid key. The key will be
reactivated when the vehicle is
unlocked.

•

If the remote key or Care Key is left in
the vehicle, it will be deactivated even
if the vehicle is locked using Volvo On
Call, and will be reactivated when the
vehicle is unlocked using Volvo On Call
or another valid key.

Locking when the tailgate is open

NOTE

If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is
still open, make sure that the remote key is
not left in the cargo compartment when
the tailgate is closed and the entire vehicle
is locked

6

.

5

If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking

*

, all side doors must be closed.

6

If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking and the key is detected inside the vehicle, the tailgate will not lock when it is closed.

*