Volvo S60: Climate system

Volvo S60: Climate system

• Introduction
• Air distribution
• Electronic climate control, ECC
• Climate system controls
• Blower control
• Air distribution table

Introduction

Air conditioning

The vehicle is equipped with Electronic Climate Control (ECC). The climate control system cools, heats or dehumidifies the air in the passenger compartment.

NOTE

• The air conditioning can be switched off, but to ensure the best possible climate comfort in the passenger compartment and to prevent the windows from misting, it should always be on.
• In warm weather, a small amount of water may accumulate under the car when it has been parked. This water is condensation from the A/C system and is normal.

Sensor location

• The sunlight sensor is located on the top side of the dashboard.

NOTE

The sunlight sensor monitors which side of the car that is most exposed to sunlight. This can mean that the temperature may differ between the right and left-side air vents, even if the temperatures set for both sides of the passenger compartment are the same.

• The temperature sensor for the passenger compartment is located below the climate control panel.
• The outside (ambient) temperature sensor is located on the door mirror.
• The humidity sensor* is located in the interior rearview mirror.

NOTE

Do not cover or block the sensors with clothing or other objects.

Side windows and moonroof

To ensure that the air conditioning works optimally, the side windows, and the optional moonroof should be closed.

Fog on the inside of the windows

The defroster function should be used to remove fog or mist from the inside of the windows. Keeping the windows clean with a commercially available window washing spray will also help prevent fogging or misting.

Vents in the parcel shelf

NOTE

The air vents at the rear of the parcel shelf should never be obstructed.

Temporary shut-off of the air conditioning

The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acceleration or when driving uphill with a trailer. This may result in a temporary increase in cabin temperature.

Ice and snow

Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.

Climate system maintenance

Special tools and equipment are required to maintain and carry out repairs on the climate system. Work of this type should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

Refrigerant

Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant – R134a. This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The air conditioning system contains 1.8 lbs (820 g) of R134a. The systems uses PAG oil.

Passenger compartment filter

Replace the cabin air filter with a new one at the recommended intervals. Please refer to your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet, or consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for these intervals. The filter should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should always be replaced with a new one.

NOTE

There are different types of cabin air filters. Ensure that the correct type is installed.

Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)

A multifilter helps reduce gases and particles in the incoming air, thereby reducing the levels of odors and contaminants entering the vehicle. The air quality sensor detects increased levels of contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake closes and the air inside the passenger compartment is recirculated, i.e. no outside air enters the vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculated passenger compartment air.

NOTE

Contact your Volvo retailer for IAQS air filter replacement intervals.

Materials used in the cabin

The materials used in the cabin have been developed to help minimize the amount of dust and make the cabin easier to keep clean. All floor mats can be easily removed for cleaning. Use car cleaning products recommended by Volvo. See also the information beginning on page 328.

Menu settings

The default settings for four of the climate system's functions can be changed in the menu system.

• Blower speed in automatic mode.
• Recirculation timer for passenger compartment air.
• Automatic rear window defrosting.
• The optional Interior Air Quality System (IAQS).

The functions can also be returned to factory settings in the menu system.

See page 133 for a description of the menu system.

Air distribution

The incoming air is distributed from a number of different vents in the passenger compartment.

Air distribution is fully automatic in AUTO mode.

If desired, air distribution can be controlled manually, see page 146.

Air vents in the dashboard

A - Open

B - Closed

C - Horizontal airflow

D - Vertical airflow

Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost.

Air vents in the door pillars

A - Closed

B - Open

C - Horizontal airflow

D - Vertical airflow

Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost.

Direct the vents into the passenger compartment to help maintain the desired temperature in the rear seat.

Electronic climate control, ECC

1. Temperature control, driver's side
2. Heated driver's seat*
3. Defroster (maximum effect)
4. Blower
5. Manual air distribution—floor
6. Manual air distribution—dashboard air vents
7. Manual air distribution—defroster
8. Heated rear window and door mirrors, see page 107
9. Heated front passenger's seat*
10. Temperature control, passenger's side
11. Recirculation
12. AUTO
13. A/C on/off

Climate system controls

Heated front seats

The current seat temperature is shown in the center console display

Press the button once for the highest heat level – three indicator lights come on.

Press the button twice for a lower heat level – two indicator lights come on.

Press the button three times for the lowest heat level – one indicator light comes on.

Press the button four times to switch off the heat – no indicator lights come on.

Seat heating will automatically switch off when the engine is switched off.

Heated rear seats

Heat control for the outboard seating positions is done in the same way as for the front seats.

Blower control

Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the blower speed. If AUTO is selected, blower speed will be regulated automatically and this will override manual adjustment.

NOTE

If the blower is turned off completely, the air conditioning is disengaged, which may result in fogging on the windows.

Air distribution

1 - Manual air distribution—defroster
2 - Manual air distribution—dashboard air vents
3 - Manual air distribution—floor

The figure consists of three buttons. When a button is pressed, the corresponding figure will appear in the display with an arrow indicating which manual air flow has been selected (see the following illustration). See also the air distribution chart on page 146.

Air distribution is shown in the center console display

Auto

The function automatically regulates cooling, heating, blower speed, recirculation, and air distribution to maintain the chosen temperature. If you select one or more manual functions, the other functions continue to be controlled automatically. The air quality sensor is engaged and all manual settings are switched off when AUTO is pressed. The display shows AUTO CLIMATE.

Blower speed in automatic mode can be set under Climate settings - Automatic blower adjustment. Choose between Low, Normal or High.

NOTE

Selecting the lowest blower speed may increases the risk of fog forming on the windows.

Temperature control

The temperatures on the driver and passenger sides can be set separately. When the vehicle is started, the most recent setting is resumed.

NOTE

Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by selecting a higher/lower temperature than the actual temperature required.

A/C – ON/OFF

When the indicator light in the button is on, the air conditioning is controlled automatically. This cools/heats and dehumidifies the incoming air. When the indicator light in the button is off, the air conditioning is disengaged. Other functions are still controlled automatically. When maximum defroster is selected, the air conditioning system is set for maximum blower speed and dehumidification.

Defroster

This function defrosts/de-ices the windshield and front side windows. The indicator light in the defroster button lights when the function is active.

• Blower speed increases automatically and the air conditioning will switch on (if not already on and if the passenger compartment blower is not turned off) to dehumidify the air in the passenger compartment. Air conditioning can be switched off by pressing the AC button.
• Recirculation will not function while defrost is engaged.

The climate system will return to its previous settings when the defroster function is switched off.

Recirculation/air quality system

Recirculation

This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, etc., from the passenger compartment. The air in the passenger compartment is then recirculated, i.e., no air from outside the car is taken into the car when this function is activated. The indicator light in the button will illuminate when recirculation is selected.

If the air in the car recirculates for too long, there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows, especially in winter.

Timer

The timer function minimizes the risk of fogging, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected by automatically switching off the function after a certain length of time, depending on the ambient temperature. Activate/ deactivate the function under Climate settings - Recirculation timer. See page 133 for a description of the menu system.

NOTE

When Defroster is selected, recirculation is always deactivated.

Interior Air Quality System–IAQS*

This system consists of a multifilter and an air quality sensor. The filter helps remove gases and particles from the incoming air, thereby reducing the amounts of odors and contaminants entering the vehicle. The air quality sensor detects increased levels of contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake closes and the air inside the passenger compartment is recirculated, i.e., no outside air enters the vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculated passenger compartment air. When the AUTO button is depressed the air quality sensor is always engaged.

Activate or deactivate this function in Climate settings - Interior air quality system.

NOTE

• The air quality sensor should always be engaged in order to obtain the best air in the passenger compartment.
• Recirculation is limited in cold weather to avoid fogging.
• If the insides of the windows start fogging, disengage the air quality sensor. Use the defroster function to increase airflow to the front, side, and rear windows.

Air distribution table