Volvo XC90 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 12

Climate control sensors

The climate system has a number of sensors
to help regulate the climate settings in the
vehicle. Do not cover or block the sensors
with clothing or other objects.

Location of the sensors

Sunlight sensors - on the upper side of the
dashboard.
Humidity sensor - in the rearview mirror
console.
Passenger compartment temperature sen-
sor - near the buttons in the center con-
sole.
Airborne particulate matter sensor

– on

the underside of the glove compartment.
Ambient temperature sensor - in the right-
side door mirror.

On vehicles equipped with the Interior Air
Quality System

, there is also an air quality

sensor in the climate system's air intake.

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Perceived temperature

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

The selected passenger compartment tem-
perature is based on the physical perception of
the current ambient temperature, airflow
speed, humidity, sunlight in the passenger
compartment, etc.

The system has a sunlight sensor that detects
which side of the vehicle the sunlight is shin-
ing on and adjusts the temperature accord-
ingly. This means that the temperature of the
air coming out of the vents may be different
for the left and right sides, even if the tem-
perature setting is the same for both sides.

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Climate control system voice

commands

Voice commands can be used for the climate
control system to e.g. change temperature,
activate seat heating

or change blower

speed.

Tap

and say one of the following com-

mands:

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Climate

" - starts a command dialog for

climate controls and provides examples of
commands that can be used.

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Set temperature to X degrees

" - sets

desired temperature.

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Raise temperature

"/"

Lower

temperature

" - raises/lowers the set tem-

perature.

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Sync temperature

" - synchronizes the

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

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Air on feet

"/"

Air on body

" - opens the

desired air vent.

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Air on feet off

"/"

Air on body off

" -

closes the desired air vent.

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Set fan to max

"/"

Turn off fan

" -

changes blower speed to

Max

Off

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Raise fan speed

"/"

Lower fan speed

" -

raises/lowers the set blower speed.

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Turn on auto

" - activates automatic cli-

mate control.

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Air condition on

"/"

Air condition off

" -

activates/deactivates air conditioning.

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Recirculation on

"/"

Recirculation off

" -

activates/deactivates air recirculation.

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Turn on defroster

"/"

Turn off

defroster

" - activates/deactivates win-

dow and door mirror defrosting.

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Turn on max defroster

"/"

Turn off max

defroster

" - activates/deactivates max

defroster.

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Turn on rear defroster

"/"

Turn off rear

defroster

" - Activates/deactivates heated

rear window and door mirrors.

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Turn steering wheel heat on

"/"

Turn

steering wheel heat off

" - activates/

deactivates heated steering wheel

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Raise steering wheel heat

"/"

Lower

steering wheel heat

" - raises/lowers the

level of steering wheel heating

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Turn on seat heat

"/"

Turn off seat heat

- activates/deactivates seat heating

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Raise seat heat

"/"

Lower seat heat

" -

raises/lowers the level of seat heating

Certain markets only.

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Turn on seat ventilation

"/"

Turn off

seat ventilation

" - activates/deactivates

seat ventilation

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Raise seat ventilation

"/"

Lower seat

ventilation

" - raises/lowers the level of

seat ventilation

Not all system languages support voice
control. If a language supports voice con-
trol, it is marked with a

symbol in the

list of available system languages. Read
more about where the information is found
in the section on voice control settings.

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Use voice recognition (p. 150)

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Voice Control (p. 149)

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Voice control settings (p. 154)

Air quality

The materials used in the passenger compart-
ment and air filtering system have been
selected to ensure a high level of air quality in
the passenger compartment.

Materials used in the passenger
compartment

The materials in the passenger compartment
are designed to be pleasant and comfortable,
even for people with asthma or allergies.

The materials have been developed and tested
to reduce dust in the passenger compartment
and make it easier to keep clean.

The mats in both the passenger compartment
and cargo compartment can be easily
removed for cleaning.

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

Air filtering systems

In addition to the passenger compartment air
filter, the vehicle is also equipped with other
air cleaning systems that help you maintain
high air quality in the passenger compartment.

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CleanZone

The CleanZone function monitors the condi-
tions affecting good air quality in the passen-
ger compartment and indicates whether they
are fulfilled or not.

The indicator is shown in the center dis-
play's Climate view.
The indicator is shown in the climate bar
when Climate view is not open.

If the conditions are not met, the text

Clean

Zone

will be shown in white. When all the

conditions are met, the text will change to
blue.

The following conditions must be met:

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All doors and tailgate are closed.

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All side windows and panoramic roof

are

closed.

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The Interior Air Quality System

is acti-

vated.

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The blower is activated.

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Air recirculation is deactivated.

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

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Clean Zone Interior Package

Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP) is a series
of modifications that filters even more allergy
and asthma-inducing substances and other
pollutants from the passenger compartment.

CZIP includes the following:

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An enhanced function that starts the
blower when the vehicle is unlocked using
the remote key. The blower will then fill
the passenger compartment with fresh air.
The function starts when required and
switches off automatically after a period of
time or when one of the passenger com-
partment doors is opened. The amount of
time the blower runs gradually decreases
due to reduced need up until the vehicle is
4 years old.

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The fully automatic Interior Air Quality
System (IAQS).

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Interior Air Quality System

Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) is a fully
automatic air quality system that removes
gases and particles to reduce odors and con-
taminants in the passenger compartment.

IAQS is part of the Clean Zone Interior
Package (CZIP) and removes air contaminants
such as particles, hydrocarbons, nitric oxides
and ground-level ozone.

If the system's air quality sensors detect con-
taminants in the outside air, the air intake
closes and air recirculation is activated.

Activating and deactivating the air quality
sensor

To ensure optimal air quality in the passen-
ger compartment, the air quality sensor
should always be engaged.

Recirculation is limited in cold weather to
prevent fogging.

In the event of fogging, use the defroster
functions for the windshield, side windows
and rear window.

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Activating and deactivating the air

quality sensor

The air quality sensor is part of the fully auto-
mated 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/

deactivate the air quality sensor.

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Passenger compartment air filter

All air entering the passenger compartment
through the climate control system intake is
filtered.

Replacing the passenger
compartment filter

To maintain the high performance of the cli-
mate control system, the filter must be
replaced regularly. Follow Volvo's service
schedule for recommended replacement inter-
vals. When driving in areas with a lot of smog,
dust, etc., the filter may need to be changed
more frequently.

There are two types of passenger compart-
ment filters. Make sure that the correct fil-
ter is installed.

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Advanced Air Cleaner

Advanced Air Cleaner is a fully automatic air
cleaner that traps airborne particulate matter,
exhaust and other pollutants in the passenger
compartment air filter, which improves the
climate in the passenger compartment.

The function starts automatically when the
blower starts.

Airborne particulate matter are also known as
PM

2.5

(particles smaller than 2.5 µm), and the

concentrations of these particles in the vehicle
are measured by one of the vehicle's climate
control sensors. The concentration in the vehi-
cle is presented in the downloadable app Air
Quality.

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Climate control sensors (p. 211)

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Air distribution

The climate system distributes incoming air
through a number of vents in the passenger
compartment.

Automatic and manual air distribution

When the auto-climate feature is on, air distri-
bution is regulated automatically. Air distribu-
tion can also be controlled manually.

Adjustable air vents

Certain 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.

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Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger

compartment.

2-zone system - four vents on the dash-
board and one on each of the pillars
between the front and rear doors.
4-zone system

- two additional vents on

the rear side of the tunnel console.
4-zone system

and a third row of seats –

one additional vent on each of the pillars
behind the rear doors.

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Adjusting air distribution (p. 217)

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Opening, closing and directing air vents
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Air distribution options (p. 219)

Adjusting air distribution

Air distribution can be adjusted manually if
needed.

1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate

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

Air distribution buttons in Climate view.

Air distribution - windshield defrost vents

Air distribution - dashboard and center
console air vents
Air distribution - floor air vents

2. Tap one or more air distribution buttons to

open/close the airflow for that vent.
> The air distribution changes and the

buttons will light up or go out.

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Air distribution (p. 216)

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Opening, closing and directing air vents
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Air distribution options (p. 219)

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Opening, closing and directing air

vents

Some of the air vents in the passenger com-
partment can be individually opened, closed
and directed.

Misting can be eliminated by directing the
outer air vents towards the door windows.

Direct the outer air vents into the passenger
compartment to maintain a comfortable tem-
perature in warm weather.

Opening and closing the air vents

–

Turn the thumb wheel under the air vent
to open/close the airflow from the vent.

The more white lines that are visible, the
stronger the airflow.

Directing air flow

–

Move the lever in the center of the air vent
horizontally or vertically to direct the air-
flow from the vent.

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Air distribution (p. 216)

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Adjusting air distribution (p. 217)

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Air distribution options (p. 219)

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Air distribution options

Air distribution can be adjusted manually if
needed. The following options are available.

Air distribution

Purpose

If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate 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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Air distribution

Purpose

Main airflow from defroster and dashboard vents. Some air-
flow from other vents.

Provides a comfortable climate in warm and dry weather.

Main airflow from defroster and floor vents. Some airflow from
other vents.

Provides a comfortable climate and effective defogging in cold
and humid weather.

Main airflow from dashboard and floor vents. Some airflow
from other vents.

Provides a comfortable climate in sunny, cool weather.

Main airflow from defroster, dashboard and floor vents.

Provides balanced comfort in the passenger compartment.

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Air distribution (p. 216)

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Opening, closing and directing air vents
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Adjusting air distribution (p. 217)

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Climate system controls

The climate system functions are controlled
from physical buttons on the center console,
the center display, and the climate panel on
the rear side of the tunnel console

Physical buttons in the center console

Button for max defroster.

Button for heated rear window and door
mirrors.

Climate bar in the center display

The most common climate system functions
can be controlled from the climate bar.

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 opening Climate view. The
graphic in the button shows activated cli-
mate system settings.

Climate view in the center display

Tap the symbol in the center of the
climate bar to open Climate view.

Depending on equipment level, Cli-
mate view may be divided into sev-

eral tabs. Toggle between the tabs by swiping
the screen to the left/right or by tapping the
desired heading.

Main climate

In addition to the functions in the climate bar,
other main climate system functions can be
controlled from the

Main climate

tab.

Max

Rear

– Controls for defrosting win-

dows and door mirrors.

- Air conditioning controls.

Recirc

- Air recirculation controls.

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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.

Climate controls on the rear side of
the tunnel console

Rear seat heating control

Blower control for rear seats.

Rear seat temperature control.

Button for locking/unlocking climate
panel.

If the vehicle has heated rear seats

but does

not have a climate panel on the rear side of the
tunnel console, there will be buttons on the
rear side of the tunnel console to control this
function.

With the 2-zone climate system, the control is shared with the rear seat.

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The climate panel has a screen lock to help
prevent inadvertently changing blower speed
and temperature. When the screen is locked,
only the controls for seat adjustment

and the

unlock button will be displayed.

After unlocking, blower speed and tempera-
ture can also be changed from the climate
panel and all selected climate settings will be
displayed. The screen locks automatically after
a period of inactivity.

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