Climate control -> Air distribution for Your Volvo XC60 SUV 2020

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.  
Related information  
Climate (p. 200)  
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* Option/accessory.  
 
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.  
Related information  
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  
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.  
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.  
Related information  
Directing air flow  
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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CLIMATE CONTROL  
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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