air conditioning VOLVO XC60 TWIN ENGINE 2020 User Guide

CLIMATE CONTROL
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Activating and deactivating air conditioning
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies incoming air as needed.
When the air conditioning is activated, it will be switched on and off automatically by theclimate system as needed.
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center dis- play.
2.Tap AC.
> The air conditioning is activated/deacti- vated and the button lights up/goes out.
NOTE
For optimal air conditioning function, close all the side windows and the panoramic roof *.
NOTE
The air conditioning cannot be activated when the fan speed is set to Off.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 215)
Parking climate
Parking climate is an umbrella term for vari- ous functions that improve the passengercompartment climate when the vehicle isparked, e.g. preconditioning.
Parking climate functions are con- trolled from the Parking climate tab
in the center display's Climate view. Tap the symbol in the center of the
climate bar to open Climate view.
Related information
Climate (p. 204)
Preconditioning (p. 226)
Climate comfort retaining function (p. 230)
Parking climate symbols and messages(p. 232)

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Preconditioning
Preconditioning is a climate function that, if possible, attempts to achieve a comfortabletemperature in the passenger compartmentbefore driving.
Preconditioning can be started immediately or started at a preset time using a timer. The function utilizes several of the vehicle's systems:
In cold weather, the parking heater heatsthe passenger compartment to a comfort-able temperature.
In warm weather, air conditioning coolsthe passenger compartment to a comfort-able temperature.
The electrically heated steering wheel
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and seats * can be activated.
Heating for the windshield, rear windowand door mirrors are automatically acti-vated as needed.
During preconditioning in a hot climate, con-densation from the air conditions may dripunder the vehicle. This is normal.
NOTE
Preconditioning is only available when the car is connected to an electrical outlet. Acharging post that is not always active, forexample because of a timer, can cause lossof function for preconditioning. If the vehicle is not connected to an electri- cal socket it is still possible in a warm cli-mate to achieve brief cooling of the pas-senger compartment by direct starting pre-conditioning.
NOTE
During preconditioning of the passenger compartment, the vehicle works to reach acomfortable temperature and not the tem-perature set in the climate system.
Related information
Parking climate (p. 225)
Starting and stopping preconditioning (p. 226)
Preconditioning timer (p. 227)
Starting and stopping preconditioning
Preconditioning heats or cools the passenger compartment, if possible, before driving. Thefunction can be started in the center displayor from a cellular phone.
Starting and stopping from the vehicle
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center dis- play.
2. Select the
Parking climate tab.
3. Tap the boxes to select if seat/steering wheel heating should be activated along with preconditioning for each function.
4. Tap
Preconditioning.
> Preconditioning starts/stops and the button lights up/goes out.

CLIMATE CONTROL
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NOTE
Preconditioning is only available when the car is connected to an electrical outlet. Acharging post that is not always active, forexample because of a timer, can cause lossof function for preconditioning. If the vehicle is not connected to an electri- cal socket it is still possible in a warm cli-mate to achieve brief cooling of the pas-senger compartment by direct starting pre-conditioning.
NOTE
The vehicle doors and windows should be closed during preconditioning of the pas-senger compartment.
Starting from app *A device with the Volvo On Call * app can be
used to start preconditioning or check set- tings. Preconditioning heats or cools the pas-senger compartment (using the vehicle's airconditioning) to a comfortable temperature. The passenger compartment can also be pre- conditioned using the Engine Remote Start (ERS) 4
function using the Volvo On Call * app.
Related information
Parking climate (p. 225)
Preconditioning (p. 226)
Preconditioning timer (p. 227)
Preconditioning timer
The timer can be set to finish preconditioning at a predetermined time.
The timer can store up to 8 preset times for: A time on a particular date
A time on one or more days of the week, with or without the repeat function.
NOTE
Preconditioning is only available when the car is connected to an electrical outlet. Acharging post that is not always active, forexample because of a timer, can cause lossof function for preconditioning. If the vehicle is not connected to an electri- cal socket it is still possible in a warm cli-mate to achieve brief cooling of the pas-senger compartment by direct starting pre-conditioning.
Related information
Preconditioning (p. 226)
Adding and editing timer settings for pre- conditioning (p. 228)
Activating and deactivating precondition-ing timer (p. 229)
Deleting preconditioning timer settings(p. 229)
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Certain markets only.

CLIMATE CONTROL
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Adding and editing timer settings for pre- conditioning (p. 228)
Activating and deactivating precondition-ing timer (p. 229)
Climate comfort retaining function
The climate in the passenger compartment can be maintained when the vehicle isparked, e.g. if the engine is turned off but thedriver or passengers remain in the vehicle.
This function can only be direct-started. The function utilizes several of the vehicle's systems:
Residual heat from the engine is used tohelp heat the passenger compartment to acomfortable temperature.
In warm weather, the ventilation systemcools the passenger compartment byblowing air in from outside.
NOTE
Climate comfort maintenance will be deac- tivated if the vehicle is locked from the out-side in order to avoid using residual engineheat unnecessarily. This function isintended to be used to maintain climatecomfort when the driver or a passengerremains in the vehicle after the engine isturned off.
Related information
Parking climate (p. 225)
Starting and switching off the climate retaining function when parking (p. 230)
Starting and switching off the climate retaining function whenparking
The climate retaining function maintains the climate settings in the vehicle after theengine has been switched off. The functioncan be activated in the center display.
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center dis- play.
2. Select the
Parking climate tab.
3. Tap
Keep climate comfort.
> The climate comfort retaining function will be activated/deactivated and the button light will go on/off.
NOTE
Maintained climate comfort is not possible when there is not sufficient residual engineheat to maintain the climate settings in thepassenger compartment, or if the outsidetemperature is above approximately 20 °C(68 °F).

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HYBRID INFORMATION
3922. The charging cable handle will lock into
place and charging will begin within
5 seconds. When charging starts, thegreen LED light in the charging socket willbegin to flash. The approximate remainingcharging time or the charging status willbe displayed in the instrument panel. Charging may be temporarily interrupted if the vehicle is unlocked:
and a door is open
‒ charging will
restart within a few minutes.
if no door is opened
‒ the vehicle will
automatically relock. Charging willresume after 1 minute.
CAUTION
Never detach the charging cable from the 120/240 V outlet (AC, alternating current)while charging is in progress – the120/240 V outlet could be damaged insuch circumstances. Always interruptcharging first and then disconnect thecharging cable – first from the vehicle'scharging socket and then from the120/240 V outlet.
During charging, condensation from the air conditioning may form under the vehicle. Thisis normal and is caused by the hybrid batterycooling.
Related information
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 385)
Opening and closing the charging socketcover (p. 390)
Charging status in the vehicle's chargingsocket (p. 392)
Charging status in the instrument panel(p. 394)
Charging status in the charging cable's charging module (p. 393)
Stopping hybrid battery charging (p. 396)
Charging status in the vehicle's charging socket
The charging status is indicated by an LED light in the charging socket.
Location of the LED indicator light in the vehicle's charging socket.
The LED indicator light shows the current charge status during charging. If the LED indi-cator light is not illuminated, check to makesure the cable is securely connected in thewall outlet and in the outlet in the vehicle. Awhite, red or yellow light illuminates when thepassenger compartment lighting is activatedand will remain illuminated for a short timeafter the passenger compartment lighting hasgone out.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Drive systemsVolvo Twin Engine combines a combustion engine for the front wheels and an electricmotor for the rear wheels.
Two drive systemsDepending on the selected drive mode and power available in the electric motor, the drivesystems can either be used separately or intandem. The electric motor gets its energy from a hybrid battery located under the tunnel con-sole. The hybrid can be charged from a walloutlet or in a special charging station. Thecombustion engine can also charge the hybridbattery using a special high-voltage generator. Both the combustion engine and the electric motor can generate power directly to thewheels. An advanced control system coordi-nates both the drive systems to help optimizedriving economy.
Hybrid battery - The hybrid battery's func- tion is to store electrical current. Thisenergy is provided by plugging the charg-ing cable into an electrical outlet, throughregenerative braking or from the high-volt-age generator. This provides current topower the electric motor and to temporar-ily power the electrical air conditioning toprecondition the passenger compartment.
Combustion engine - The combustion engine starts when the charge level in thehybrid battery is too low to provide thepower output requested by the driver.
High-voltage generator 6
- Charges the
hybrid battery. Starter for the combustion engine. Can provide the combustion engine with extra electrical current.
Electric motor - Powers the vehicle using electricity. Can provide extra torque andpower during acceleration. Provides elec-trical all-wheel drive functionality. Regen-erates braking energy into electrical cur-rent.
Related information

General information about Twin Engine(p. 384)
Starting and stopping the combustionengine in Twin Engine vehicles (p. 423)
Drive modes (p. 423)
Transmission (p. 416)
Factors affecting electric motor range(p. 439)
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CISG (Crank Integrated Starter Generator) – combined high-voltage generator and starter.

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Related information
Hill Descent Control (p. 436)
Changing drive mode (p. 428)
Economical driving
Drive economically and more environmentally conscious by thinking ahead and avoidingrapid starts and stops.
Adapt your driving style and speed to the cur- rent traffic conditions. To help achieve the greatest distance with the lowest fuel consumption with Twin Engine,observe the following:
Charge
Charge the vehicle regularly by plugging it into an electrical outlet. Make it a habit toalways begin trips with the hybrid batteryfully charged.
Locate charging stations along your route.
If possible, choose parking spots withcharging stations.
NOTE
Charge the vehicle from the electricity grid as often as possible!
Preconditioning
Whenever possible, precondition the vehi- cle before driving by connecting thecharging cable to an electrical outlet.
Avoid parking the vehicle somewherewhere the interior will become too hot ortoo cold while the vehicle is parked. If pos- sible, park the vehicle in a climate-con-trolled garage.
During a short drive after passenger com-partment preconditioning, turn off thepassenger compartment fan or the airconditioning in a hot climate.
If preconditioning is not possible when itis cold outside, use seat and steeringwheel heating first. Avoid heating theentire passenger compartment to reducethe amount of current being taken fromthe hybrid battery.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Overheating of engine and transmission
In certain driving conditions, such as driving in mountainous areas or hot weather, there isa risk of the engine or transmission overheat-ing, especially when carrying heavy loads.
Engine power may be temporarily limited.
Remove any auxiliary lights mounted in front of the grille when driving in hotweather.
If the temperature in the engine's coolingsystem becomes too high, a warning sym-bol will appear in the instrument panel along with the message
Engine
temperature High temperature Stop
safely. Pull over to a safe location and let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool down.
If the message
Engine temperature
High temperature Turn off engine orEngine coolant Level low, turn off
engine is displayed, stop the vehicle and
turn off the engine.
If the transmission begins to overheat, an alternative gear shifting program will beselected. An integrated protective functionwill also be activated, the warning symbolwill illuminate and the message
Transmission warm Reduce speed to
lower temperature or Transmission hot
Stop safely, wait for cooling will be dis- played in the instrument panel. Follow the recommendations given by reducingspeed or stopping the vehicle safely andletting the engine idle for a few minutes tolet the transmission cool.
If the vehicle begins to overheat, the airconditioning may be temporarily switchedoff.
After a prolonged period of driving indemanding conditions, do not turn off theengine immediately after stopping.
NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to operate for a short time after the engine isswitched off.
Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol Meaning
High engine temperature. Follow the recommendations provided.
Low coolant level. Follow the recommendations provided.
Transmission hot/overheated/ cooling. Follow the recommen-dations provided.
Related information
Refilling coolant (p. 604)
Driving with a trailer (p. 457)
Preparing for a long trip (p. 442)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Climate control system service
Service and repairs on the air conditioning system should only be done by an authorizedworkshop.
Troubleshooting and repairsThe air conditioning system contains a fluores- cent tracer substance. Ultraviolet light is usedto search for leaks in the system. Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop.
Vehicles with R134a refrigerant
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains the refrigerant R134a under pressure. Serviceand repairs to the system should only bedone by an authorized workshop.
Related information
Volvo's service program (p. 590)
Replacing a windshield with head- up display
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Vehicles with a head-up display have a spe- cial type of windshield that meets therequirements for displaying projected infor-mation.
Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop for assistance replacing thewindshield. The correct type of replacementwindshield must be used in order for the head-up display to function properly.
Related information
Head-up display
* (p. 145)
Cleaning the head-up display
* (p. 634)
Opening and closing the hood
To open the hood, pull the lever in the pas- senger compartment and then turn the han-dle under the hood.
Opening the hood
Pull the lever near the pedals to release the hood from its fully closed position.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS) standards (Canada).Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicablesafety standards, as evidenced by the certifi-cation label on the driver's side B-pillar (thestructural member at the side of the vehicle, atthe rear of the driver's door opening). Thislabel also includes codes for paint color, etc.For further information regarding these regula-tions, please consult your Volvo retailer. U.S.models have the upper decal; Canadian mod-els have the lower one. Engine oil. This label contains the recom-
mended engine oil specifications.
Decal A/C. Refrigerant R134a.
NOTE
The decals shown in the Owner's Manual do not claim to be exact reproductions ofthose found in the vehicle. The purpose isto show approximately how they look andabout where they are located on the vehi-cle. The information that applies for yourvehicle in particular is found on the decalon the vehicle.
Related information
Air conditioning specifications (p. 664)