V50 w646.book - ESD - Volvo

03 Climate control
General information on climate control
Air vents in the dashboard
ECC (option)
Actual temperature
The temperature you select corresponds to
the physical experience with reference to
factors such as air speed, humidity and solar
radiation in and around the car.
Condensation
In warm weather, condensation from the air
conditioning system may drip under the car.
This is normal.
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Sensor location
• The sun sensor is on the top side of the
dashboard.
• The temperature sensor for the passenger
compartment is behind the climate control
panel.
A. Open
NOTE
B. Closed
C. Lateral airflow
Do not cover or block the sensors with
clothing or other objects.
D. Vertical airflow
Aim the outer vents towards the side windows
to remove misting from the front side
windows.
Side windows and sunroof
To ensure that the air conditioning works satisfactorily,
close all side windows and the
sunroof (if fitted).
Cold weather: Close the centre vents for optimum
comfort and best demisting.
Acceleration
The air conditioning system switches off
temporarily at full throttle. You may feel a
temporary rise in temperature.
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