Volvo V60 Twin Engine, Owner'S Manual

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CLIMATE CONTROL
134
Air conditioning
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies
incoming air as required.
In drive mode (p. 268) PURE
the
AC is preset not to start.
When the lamp in the AC but-
ton illuminates, the air condi-
tioning is controlled by the sys-
tem's automatic function.
When the lamp in the AC button is switched off
the air conditioning is disconnected. Other func-
tions are still controlled automatically. When the
max. defroster function (p. 134) is activated, the
air conditioning is switched on automatically so
that the air is dehumidified at the maximum set-
ting.
Demisting and defrosting the
windscreen
Max. defroster is used to quickly remove misting
and ice from the windscreen and side windows.
Air flowing to the windows. The
light in the defroster button illu-
minates when the function is
active.
The following also takes place when the function
is active in order to provide maximum dehumidifi-
cation in the passenger compartment:
•
the air conditioning is automatically engaged
•
recirculation and the air quality system are
automatically disengaged.
NOTE
The noise level increases as the fan is operat-
ing at max.
When the defroster is switched off the climate
control returns to the previous settings.
In drive mode PURE, activation of the defroster
function may cause the internal combustion
engine to start and change to drive mode
(p. 268) HYBRID.
Related information
•
General information on climate control
(p. 124)