Heating and air conditioning

Your Volvo is equipped with a heating system combined with air conditioning.

Depending on which function you select, warm or cool/cold air is distributed to the different parts of the passenger compartment. An additional driver's air louver is located beneath the steering column and can be adjusted upwards, downwards, or closed as desired.

Air louvers (dash)

A certain amount of air will always enter through the dash air louvers as long as they are open, independently of the position of the air distribution control.
Close the dash air louvers to obtain maximum air flow to floor or windshield.

Heating and ventilation with air conditioning

Fan
0 = off
4 = max speed

Warm air can be obtained even though the air conditioning system is operating.

* Air conditioning unit not engaged.

Optimum heat

Maximum cooling

Optimum demist/defrost

Always keep the air inlet grill in front of the windshield clear of snow in winter.

Additional information and tips

• The air conditioning compressor is engaged only if the temperature is above 46ºF (+8ºC).
• In all three air conditioning positions the fan runs at speed 1 if the switch is at "O".
This is a safety measure to prevent formation of ice in the system.
• When the outside air is contaminated with exhaust gases, smoke, etc. (as when driving through a tunnel), move the lever to
for a few minutes. In this position very little air is drawn in to the passenger compartment from outside. Do not,
however, leave the lever in this position for more than 10-15 minutes, since hardly any fresh air is being supplied.
Regulate the temperature with the temperature control lever.
• The air conditioning unit functions best if used regularly.

Always keep the air inlet grill in front of the windshield clear of snow in winter.