climate settings VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2019 User Guide

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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Numbers
Number commands can be given in different
ways depending on the function to be controlled:
Phone numbers and zip codes should be
given by stating each number individually, e.g.
zero three one two two four four three
(03122443).
Addresses can be given by stating each
number individually or in a group, e.g. two two
or twenty-two (22). For English and Dutch
language settings, groups of numbers can
also be said in sequence, e.g. twenty-two
twenty-two (22 22). For English, double or
triple digits can also be used, e.g. double
zero (00). Numbers in the range 0-2300 can
be used.
Frequencies can be given as ninety-eight
point eight (98.8), one hundred four point
two, or hundred four point two (104.2).
Related information
Voice control (p. 145)
Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
Climate control system voice commands
(p. 205)
Voice control settings (p. 148) Voice control for cellular phones
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Call a contact in the phone book, have a text
message read aloud or dictate short messages
using voice commands to a Bluetooth-con-
nected phone.
To access a contact in the phone book, the voice
command must contain the contact information
entered in the phone book. If a contact, e.g.
Robyn Smith, has several phone numbers listed
in the phone book, a number category such as
home or cellular can also be specified, i.e. "Call
Robyn Smith cellular".
Tap and say one of the following commands:
"Call [contact]" - call the selected contact
from the phone book.
"Call [phone number]" - call a phone num-
ber.
"
Recent calls" - display the list of recent
calls.
"
Read message" - read a text message
aloud. If there are several messages, select
the message to read aloud.
"Message to [contact]" - the user is
prompted to dictate a short message. The
message will then be read aloud and the
user can choose to send 18
or re-dictate the message. The vehicle must be connected to
the Internet to access this function.
Related information

Voice control (p. 145)
Using voice commands (p. 146)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
Climate control system voice commands
(p. 205)
Voice control settings (p. 148)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 541) 17
Certain markets only.
18 Only certain phones can send messages via the vehicle. For additional in\
formation on compatibility, see support.volvocars.com.

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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148 Voice control for radio and media
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Voice commands for the radio and media play-
ers are shown below.
Tap and say one of the following commands:
"Media" - initiates a dialog for media and
radio and displays examples of commands.
"
Play [artist]" - plays music by the selected
artist.
"
Play [song title]" - plays the selected
song.
"
Play [song title] from [album]" - plays
the selected song from the selected album.
"Play [radio station]" - starts the selected
radio station.
"
Tune to [frequency]" - tunes to the
selected radio frequency in the currently
active waveband. If no radio source is active,
the FM band will be started as default.
"
Tune to [frequency] [waveband]" - tunes
to the selected radio frequency on the
selected waveband.
"Radio" - starts FM radio.
"
Radio FM" - starts FM radio.
"
SiriusXM" - starts SiriusXM radio*
"
CD" - starts playback from CD*.
"
USB" - starts playback from USB.
"iPod" - starts playback from iPod.
"
Bluetooth" - starts playback from a Blue-
tooth-connected media source.
"
Similar music" - plays music from a USB-
connected device with music similar to that
currently playing.
Related information
Voice control (p. 145)
Using voice commands (p. 146)
Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
Climate control system voice commands
(p. 205)
Voice control settings (p. 148) Voice control settings
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Settings for the voice control system are made
here.
Settings System Voice Control
Settings can be personalized in the following
areas:
Repeat Voice Command
Gender
Speech Rate
Sound settingsSelect sound settings under:
Settings Sound System Volumes
Voice Control
Language settingsThe voice control system is not available for all
languages. The languages available for voice
commands are indicated by the
icon in the
list of languages.
Changing the language here will also change the
language in the menus, messages and help texts.
Settings System System Languages
and Units System Language
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Certain markets only.

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Related information
Voice control (p. 145)
Using voice commands (p. 146)
Voice control for cellular phones (p. 147)
Climate control system voice commands
(p. 205)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
Sound settings (p. 496)
Changing system language (p. 132) 20
Certain markets only.

CLIMATE CONTROL
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204 Climate
The vehicle is equipped with electronic climate
control. The climate system cools, heats and
dehumidifies the air in the passenger compart-
ment.
All of the climate system functions are controlled
from the center display and the buttons on the
center console.
Certain rear seat functions can also be controlled
from the climate controls* on the rear of the tun-
nel console.
Related information
Climate zones (p. 204)
Climate control sensors (p. 204)
Perceived temperature (p. 205)
Climate control system voice commands
(p. 205)
Parking climate (p. 231)
Air quality (p. 206)
Air distribution (p. 209)
Climate system controls (p. 215) Climate zones
The vehicle is divided into climate zones to make
it possible to set different temperatures for dif-
ferent parts of the passenger compartment.
4-zone climate system Climate zones with 4-zone climate system.
In 4-zone climate systems, the passenger com-
partment temperature can be set separately for
the left and right sides of the vehicle, and for the
front and rear seats.
Related information
Climate (p. 204) Climate control sensors
The climate system has a number of sensors to
help regulate the climate settings in the vehicle.
Location of the sensors Humidity sensor - in the rearview mirror con-
sole.
Ambient temperature sensor - in the right-
side door mirror.
Passenger compartment temperature sensor
- near the buttons in the center console.
Sunlight sensors - on the upper side of the
dashboard.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with cloth-
ing or other objects.

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"
Turn on auto" - activates automatic climate
control.
"
Air condition on"/"Air condition off" -
activates/deactivates air conditioning.
"
Recirculation on"/"Recirculation off " -
activates/deactivates air recirculation.
"
Turn on defroster "/"Turn off defroster"
- activates/deactivates window and door mir-
ror defrosting.
"
Turn on max defroster
"/"Turn off max
defroster " - activates/deactivates max
defroster.
"
Turn on electric defroster"/"Turn off
electric defroster" - activates/deactivates
heated windshield*.
"
Turn on rear defroster"/"Turn off rear
defroster" - Activates/deactivates heated rear window and door mirrors.
"Turn steering wheel heat on"/"Turn
steering wheel heat off" - activates/deac-
tivates heated steering wheel *.
"
Raise steering wheel heat "/"
Lower
steering wheel heat" - raises/lowers the
level of steering wheel heating*.
"
Turn on seat heat"/"Turn off seat heat"
- activates/deactivates seat heating*.
"
Raise seat heat"/"Lower seat heat" -
raises/lowers the level of seat heating*.
"
Turn on seat ventilation"/"Turn off seat
ventilation" - activates/deactivates seat
ventilation*.
"
Raise seat ventilation"/"Lower seat
ventilation" - raises/lowers the level of seat
ventilation*.
Related information
Climate (p. 204)
Voice control (p. 145)
Using voice commands (p. 146)
Voice control settings (p. 148) 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 passen-
ger 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
minimize 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 systemsIn addition to the passenger compartment filter,
the Clean Zone Interior Package* and Interior Air
Quality System* also help maintain high air qual-
ity in the passenger compartment.
Related information
Climate (p. 204)
Clean Zone* (p. 207)
Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 208)

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Activating and deactivating the air
quality sensor*
The air quality sensor is part of the fully automa-
ted 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/deac-
tivate the air quality sensor.
Related information
Interior Air Quality System* (p. 208) Passenger compartment air filter
All air entering the passenger compartment
through the climate control system intake is fil-
tered.
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter
To maintain the high performance of the climate
control system, the filter must be replaced regu-
larly. Follow Volvo's service schedule for recom-
mended replacement intervals. When driving in
areas with a lot of smog, dust, etc., the filter may
need to be changed more frequently.
NOTE There are two types of passenger compart-
ment filters. Make sure that the correct filter
is installed.
Related information

Air quality (p. 206)
Clean Zone* (p. 207)
Clean Zone Interior Package* (p. 208)
Interior Air Quality System* (p. 208) Air distribution
The climate system distributes incoming air
through a number of vents in the passenger
compartment.
Automatic and manual air distributionWhen the auto-climate feature is on, air distribu-
tion is regulated automatically. Air distribution can
also be controlled manually.
Adjustable air ventsCertain 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 com-
partment.
Five seats - four vents on the dashboard, two
on the rear side of the tunnel console and

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Climate system controls
The climate system functions are controlled from
physical buttons on the center console, the cen-
ter display, and the climate panel on the rear
side of the tunnel console.
Physical buttons in the center console Button for heated windshield* and max
defroster. Button for heated rear window and door mir-
rors.
Climate bar in the center displayThe most common climate system functions can
be controlled from the climate bar. Temperature control for the driver and pas-
senger sides.
Control for heated* and ventilated* driver and
passenger seats, and heated steering
wheel*. Button for opening Climate view. The graphic
in the button shows activated climate system
settings.
Climate view in the center display
Tap the center button on the climate bar to open
Climate view.
Depending on equipment level, Climate view may
be divided into several 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 con-
trolled from the
Main climate tab. Max
, Electric, Rear - Controls for defrosting
windows and door mirrors. AC
- Air conditioning controls.
Recirc
- Air recirculation controls.
Air distribution controls.

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216 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 pre-
vent inadvertently changing blower speed and
temperature. When the screen is locked, only the
controls for seat adjustment* and the unlock but-
ton will be displayed.
After unlocking, blower speed and temperature
can also be changed from the climate panel and
all selected climate settings will be displayed. The
screen locks automatically after a period of inac-
tivity.

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218 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 activate
when the engine is started. When set to automat-
ically 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.
4. Select Low, Medium or High to select level
after the function has been activated.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 215)
Activating and deactivating power front
seats* (p. 217) 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 Seat heating buttons in the Rear climate group in Cli-
mate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display and select the Rear climate tab.
2.

Tap the seat heating button repeatedly to
select one of the four levels: Off, High,
Medium or 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.
–
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 or Low.
>
The level will be changed and the climate
panel screen will show the new level.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 215)

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Related information
Climate system controls (p. 215)
Activating and deactivating automatic steer-
ing wheel heating* (p. 220) 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 automati-
cally activate 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 Steering Wheel Heating
Level to activate/deactivate automatic start
of heated steering wheel.
4. Select Low, Medium or High to select level
after the function has been activated.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the heated steer-
ing wheel* (p. 219) Activating auto climate control
If auto climate control is activated, several cli-
mate system functions are controlled automati-
cally. Auto climate button in Climate view.
1. Open Climate view in the center display.