Volvo S40 Automobile User Manual


 
03 Climate control
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Manual climate control, A/C
03
Timer
The timer function minimises the risk of icing,
misting and bad air if recirculation is select-
ed. See page 66, for how to activate/deacti-
vate the function. When the Defroster (3) pro-
gram is selected, recirculation is deactivated.
3. Defroster
Quickly removes misting
and ice from the wind-
screen and side windows.
Air flows to the windows at
high fan speed. The light in
the defroster button lights
when the function is active.
The following also takes place when the de-
froster function is activated in order to pro-
vide maximum dehumidification in the pas-
senger compartment:
the air conditioning (A/C) is automatically
switched on (can be switched off with the
A/C button (5)
recirculation is automatically disengaged.
When the defroster is switched off the cli-
mate control returns to the previous settings.
4. Air distribution
The airflow can be distribut-
ed to the windows, dash-
board vents or floor by
pressing the air distribution
buttons.
A symbol on the display
above the climate control panel and an illumi-
nated light in the relevant button indicate
which function has been selected.
See the table on page 77.
5. A/C – On/Off
ON: Air conditioning is on. It
is controlled by the system’s
AUTO function. This way, in-
coming air is cooled and de-
humidified.
OFF: Off.
When the defroster function is activated the
air conditioning is automatically switched on
(can be switched off with the A/C button).
6. and 7. Heated front seats
(option on certain markets)
– Higher heat
Press the button once –
both lights illuminate.
–Lower heat
Press the button twice – one light illumi-
nates.
–Heat off
Press the button three times – light not
illuminated.
8. Rear window and door mirror
defrosters
Heating is used to quickly
remove misting and ice from
the rear window and door
mirrors.
The rear window and door
mirrors are defrosted simul-
taneously if the switch is pressed once. The
function is active if one light is lit in the
switch. The door mirror heating is deactivat-
ed automatically after approximately
6 minutes. The rear window heating is deac-
tivated after approximately 12 minutes.
9. Temperature
Select cooling or heating for
both driver and passenger
side.