2023 Volvo S60 Preconditioning
Preconditioning(Option/accessory)
- In a cold climate, the parking heater(Option/accessory) warms up the passenger compartment to a comfortable temperature.
- When it is warm, the climate control ventilates the passenger compartment by blowing in air from outside the car.
NoteIn temperatures immediately below comfort temperature, neither ventilation nor heating is activated and no preconditioning is started.
NoteDuring preconditioning of the passenger compartment, the car works to reach comfort temperature and not the temperature set in the climate control system.
NoteAir purification (Option/accessory)starts automatically when preconditioning is completed. Windows and doors must be closed for air purification to be possible.
NoteAir purification (Option/accessory)starts automatically when preconditioning is completed. Windows and doors must be closed for air purification to be possible.
Start and switch off preconditioning
- Open the climate view in the center display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom center of the center display.
- Press Parking.
- Tap on Start heating/cooling to start preconditioning directly.
Note
Air purification(Option/accessory) starts automatically when preconditioning is completed. Windows and doors must be closed for air purification to be possible.
Note
When the car starts to drive(Usage mode Drive), preconditioning is switched off.
Preconditioning time setting(Option/accessory)
- a time on one or more days of the week, with or without repetition.
Activating and deactivating time setting for preconditioning(Option/accessory)
- Open the climate view in the center display.
- Select the Parking tab.
- Activate/deactivate a time set by tapping on the button to the right of the setting.
>The time setting is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Warning
Do not use preconditioning if the car is equipped with a fuel-driven heater:
- In unventilated spaces indoors. Exhaust gases are emitted if the heater starts.
- In locations with combustible or flammable material nearby. Fuel, gas, long grass, sawdust, etc. may ignite.
- When there is a risk that the heater’s exhaust line may be blocked. For example, deep snow inside the front right-hand wheel housing can obstruct the heater’s ventilation.
Remember that the preconditioning can be started by a timer that has been set for a long time in advance.
Removing time setting for preconditioning(Option/accessory)
- Open the climate view in the center display.
- Select the Parking tab.
- Press the time setting that is to be deleted.
- Press Delete timer.
>The time setting is deleted.
Adding and editing time setting for preconditioning
Adding a time setting
- Open the climate view in the centre display.
- Select the Parking tab.
- Press Timers.
- Press Add new timer.
Note
It is not possible to add a time setting if there already are 8 settings entered for the timer. Delete a time setting in order to be able to add a new one.
Set a time for one or more days of the week. Activate/deactivate repetition by tapping on Repeat weekly.
- Press Set timer.
The time setting is added to the list and is activated.
Warning
Do not use preconditioning if the car is equipped with a fuel-driven heater:(Option/accessory)
- In unventilated spaces indoors. Exhaust gases are emitted if the heater starts.
- In locations with combustible or flammable material nearby. Fuel, gas, long grass, sawdust, etc. may ignite.
- When there is a risk that the heater’s exhaust line may be blocked. For example, deep snow inside the front right-hand wheel housing can obstruct the heater’s ventilation.
Remember that the preconditioning can be started by a timer that has been set for a long time in advance.
Editing a time setting
- Open the climate view in the centre display.
- Select the Parking tab.
- Press the time setting that is to be changed.
>A pop-up window is shown. - Edit the time setting in the same way as described in “Adding a time setting” above.