Climate control -> Air distribution for your Volvo XC60 2017-2026
CLIMATE CONTROL
Air distribution
Adjusting air distribution
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if
needed.
The climate system distributes incoming air
through a number of vents in the passenger
compartment.
Automatic and manual air distribution
When the auto-climate feature is on, air distri-
bution is regulated automatically. Air distribu-
tion can also be controlled manually.
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate
bar to open Climate view in the center dis-
play.
Adjustable air vents
Certain 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
compartment.
2-zone system - four vents on the dash-
board and one on each of the pillars
between the front and rear doors.
4-zone system* - two additional vents on
the rear side of the tunnel console.
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CLIMATE CONTROL
Opening, closing and directing air
vents
Some of the air vents in the passenger com-
partment can be individually opened, closed
and directed.
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Misting can be eliminated by directing the
outer air vents towards the door windows.
Direct the outer air vents into the passenger
compartment to maintain a comfortable tem-
perature in warm weather.
Opening and closing the air vents
Air vents on the dashboard:
Air distribution buttons in Climate view.
Air distribution - windshield defrost vents
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Turn the knob in the center of the air vent
to open/close airflow from the vent.
Air distribution - dashboard and center
console air vents
When the mark on the knob is vertical, the
airflow is strongest.
Air distribution - floor air vents
Air vents on the door pillars and rear side of
the tunnel console*:
Tap one or more air distribution buttons to
open/close the airflow for that vent.
2.
> The air distribution changes and the
buttons will light up or go out.
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Turn the thumb wheel under the air vent
to open/close the airflow from the vent.
The more white lines that are visible, the
stronger the airflow.
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Directing air flow
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Move the lever in the center of the air vent
horizontally or vertically to direct the air-
flow from the vent.
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CLIMATE CONTROL
Air distribution options
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if
needed. The following options are available.
Air distribution
Purpose
If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate control system will revert to automatic mode.
Main airflow from defroster vents. Some airflow from other
vents.
Helps remove ice and condensation in cold and humid weather
(blower speed should not be set too low).
Main airflow from dashboard vents. Some airflow from other
vents.
Provides effective cooling in warm weather.
Provides heating or cooling in footwell areas.
Main airflow from floor vents. Some airflow from other vents.
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Air distribution
Purpose
Provides a comfortable climate in warm and dry weather.
Main airflow from defroster and dashboard vents. Some air-
flow from other vents.
Main airflow from defroster and floor vents. Some airflow from Provides a comfortable climate and effective defogging in cold
other vents.
and humid weather.
Main airflow from dashboard and floor vents. Some airflow
from other vents.
Provides a comfortable climate in sunny, cool weather.
Main airflow from defroster, dashboard and floor vents.
Provides balanced comfort in the passenger compartment.
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