Volvo S70 Automobile User Manual


 
2000 Volvo S & V70
minute period will allow fresh air into the passenger compartment. Press the ON button again for more
than 3 seconds to return the button to its original function (i.e., Recirculation will remain on until the
OFF button is pressed).
** When the function selector is in the defrost setting, the A/C system is always ON and the blower will
function at its highest speed if it is in the AUT position.
pg. 41 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (Electronic Climate Control) - option
Automatic setting
Set the mode selector and blower control to AUT and select the desired temperature. If the driver's side
temperature selector is set to either the max heating or max cooling position, the blower will run at its
maximum speed.
Optimum defrosting
Set the function selector to
and move the blower control to the position AUT (as far to the left as
possible). The A/C system will be on at this time even if the AC OFF button is depressed and the blower
will run at its maximum speed. When the windows have cleared, set the function selector in the AUT
position.
Additional information
· The air conditioning system will function best if it is always left on.
· Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield under the rear edge of the hood free of
snow.
· Water under the vehicle in hot weather can be the result of condensation from the air conditioning
system and is quite normal.
· The air conditioning is disengaged when the blower is set at 0 and the speed of the vehicle is less than
20 mph (30 km/h).
· The air conditioning system functions only at temperatures above 32° F (0° C).
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