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

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)

Certain markets only.

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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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Advanced Air Cleaner

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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. 209)

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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.

Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger

compartment.

Two rows of seats – four vents on the
dashboard, two on the rear side of the

tunnel console and one on each side of the
pillars between the front and rear doors.
A third row of seats – one additional vent
on each of the pillars behind the rear
doors.

Related information

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Adjusting air distribution (p. 215)

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Opening, closing and directing air vents
(p. 215)

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Air distribution options (p. 216)

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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. 214)

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Opening, closing and directing air vents
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Air distribution options (p. 216)

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

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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

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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. 214)

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Adjusting air distribution (p. 215)

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Air distribution options (p. 216)

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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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Related information

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Air distribution (p. 214)

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Opening, closing and directing air vents
(p. 215)

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Adjusting air distribution (p. 215)

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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.

Air distribution controls.

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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.

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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Related information

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Activating and deactivating power front
seats

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(p. 221)

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Activating and deactivating the heated
rear seats

(p. 222)

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Activating and deactivating front seat ven-
tilation

(p. 223)

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Activating and deactivating the heated
steering wheel

(p. 224)

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Activating auto climate control (p. 224)

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Activating and deactivating recirculation
(p. 225)

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Activating and deactivating max defroster
(p. 226)

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Activating and deactivating the heated
rear window and door mirrors (p. 227)

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Setting the blower speed for the front
seats (p. 228)

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Setting the blower speed for the rear
seats (p. 229)

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Synchronize temperature (p. 232)

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Activating and deactivating air condition-
ing (p. 233)

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Activating and deactivating climate con-
trol for the third-row seats

(p. 233)

Activating and deactivating power

front seats

The seats can be heated for added comfort
for the driver and passengers in cold weather.

1. Tap the left- or right-side steering wheel

and seat button in the center display's cli-
mate bar to open the controls for steering
wheel and seat heating.

If the vehicle is not equipped with ventila-
ted seats or heated steering wheel (for the
driver's side), the button for seat heating is
directly accessible in the climate bar.

2. Tap the seat heating button repeatedly to

select one of the four levels:

Off

High

Medium

Low

> The level is changed and the set level is

displayed in the button.

WARNING

Heated seats should not be used by people

who have difficulty detecting temperature

increases due to nerve damage or numb-

ness or who for another reason may have

difficulty operating the controls for seat

heating.

Related information

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Activating and deactivating the heated
front seat

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(p. 222)

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Activating and deactivating the

heated front seat

The seats can be heated for added comfort
for the driver and passengers in cold weather.

Seat heating can be set to automatically acti-
vate when the engine is started. When set to
automatically activate, heating will be turned
on at low ambient temperatures.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view in the center

display.

2. Tap

Climate

3. Select

Auto Driver Seat Heating Level

and

Auto Passenger Seat Heating Level

to activate/deactivate automatic start of
heated driver's and passenger seat.
> An "A" will be displayed next to the rel-

evant seat heating button in the climate
bar when auto start has been activated.

4. Select

Low

Medium

High

to select

level after the function has been activated.

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Activating and deactivating power front
seats

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(p. 221)

Activating and deactivating the

heated rear seats

The seats can be heated for added comfort
for the driver and passengers in cold weather.

Activating and deactivating the heated
rear seats from the front seats

1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate

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

2. Select the

Rear climate

tab.

3. Tap the seat heating button repeatedly to

select one of the four levels:

Off

High

Medium

Low

> The level is changed and the set level is

displayed in the button.

Activating and deactivating the heated
rear seats from the rear seat

Seat heating controls and indicator lights on the rear

side of the tunnel console.

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Press repeatedly on the left or right seat
heating buttons in the climate panel on
the tunnel console to select one of four
levels:

Off

High

Medium

Low

> The level will be changed and the cli-

mate panel screen will show the new
level.

WARNING

Heated seats should not be used by people

who have difficulty detecting temperature

increases due to nerve damage or numb-

ness or who for another reason may have

difficulty operating the controls for seat

heating.

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Activating and deactivating front

seat ventilation

The seats can be ventilated to provide
increased comfort in warm weather.

The ventilation system consists of fans in the
seats and backrest that draw air through the
seat upholstery. The cooler the passenger
compartment is, the greater the cooling effect
of the ventilation. The system can be activated
when the engine is running.

1. Tap the left- or right-side steering wheel

and seat button in the center display's cli-
mate bar to open the controls for steering
wheel and seat heating.

If the vehicle is not equipped with heated
seats or heated steering wheel (for the
driver's side), the button for seat ventila-
tion is directly accessible in the climate
bar.

2. Tap the seat ventilation button repeatedly

to select one of the four levels:

Off

High

Medium

Low

> The level is changed and the set level is

displayed in the button.

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Activating and deactivating the

heated steering wheel

The steering wheel can be heated for added
comfort in cold weather.

1. Tap the driver's side steering wheel and

seat button in the climate bar in the center
display to open the controls for steering
wheel and seat heating.

If the vehicle is not equipped with heated
or ventilated seats, the button for steering
wheel heating is directly accessible in the
climate bar.

2. Tap the steering wheel heating button

repeatedly to select one of the four levels:

Off

High

Medium

Low

> The level is changed and the set level is

displayed in the button.

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Activating and deactivating automatic
steering wheel heating

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(p. 224)

Activating and deactivating

automatic steering wheel heating

The steering wheel can be heated for added
comfort in cold weather.

Steering wheel heating can be set to automat-
ically activate when the engine is started.
When set to automatically activate, heating
will be turned on at low ambient tempera-
tures.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view in the center

display.

2. Tap

Climate

3. Select

Auto Steering Wheel Heating

Level

to activate/deactivate automatic

start of heated steering wheel.
> An "A" will be displayed next to the

heated steering wheel button in the cli-
mate bar when auto start has been
activated.

4. Select

Low

Medium

High

to select

level after the function has been activated.

Related information

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Activating and deactivating the heated
steering wheel

(p. 224)

Activating auto climate control

If auto climate control is activated, several cli-
mate system functions are controlled auto-
matically.

1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate

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

2. Tap or press and hold

AUTO

Climate

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Tap - air recirculation, air conditioning
and air distribution are controlled auto-
matically.

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Press and hold - air recirculation, air
conditioning and air distribution are
controlled automatically. Temperature
and blower speed are changed to
standard settings: 22 °C (72 °F) and
speed

(speed

in the rear seat).

> Auto climate mode is activated and the

button lights up.

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It is possible to change the temperature
and blower speed without deactivating
automatic climate control. Automatic cli-
mate control is deactivated when the air
distribution is changed manually or when
the max defroster is activated.

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Activating and deactivating

recirculation

The climate system's recirculation function
helps shut out smog, smoke, exhaust fumes,
etc. by reusing the air in the passenger com-
partment.

1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate

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

2. Tap

Recirc

> Air recirculation is activated/deacti-

vated and the button lights up/goes
out.

CAUTION

If the air in the vehicle is recirculated too
long, there is a risk of fogging on the inside
of the windows.

Recirculation cannot be activated when the
max defroster is on.

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