XC60

2023 Volvo XC60 / XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Preconditioning Owners Manual

2023 Volvo XC60 / XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Preconditioning

Preconditioning

(Option/accessory)Preconditioning is a climate function that, if possible, attempts to reach comfort temperature in the passenger compartment before departure Preconditioning can use direct start or be set via the timer from the centre display. It can also be started from a device that has the Volvo Cars app. (Option/accessory) The function utilizes several systems in different cases:

  • 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.
Note
In temperatures immediately below comfort temperature, neither ventilation nor heating is activated and no preconditioning is started.
Note
During preconditioning of the passenger compartment, the car works to reach comfort temperature and not the temperature set in the climate control system.
Note
Air purification (Option/accessory) starts automatically when preconditioning is completed. Windows and doors must be closed for air purification to be possible.
Note
Air 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

Preconditioning heats or cools the passenger compartment, if possible, prior to driving. The function is started directly from the centre display or the Volvo Cars app.

  1. Open the climate view in the centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display
  2. Press Parking.
  3. Tap on Start heating/cooling to start preconditioning directly.
Note
The car’s doors and windows should be closed during the preconditioning of the passenger compartment.
Note
Air purification 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, preconditioning is switched off.

Preconditioning time setting

(Option/accessory)

The timer can be set so that the preconditioning is finished at a predetermined time.
The timer can handle up to 8 different settings for
  • a time on one or more days of the week, with or without repetition.

Activating and deactivating time setting for preconditioning

A time setting in the timer for preconditioning can be activated or deactivated based on need.
  1. Open the climate view in the centre display.
  2. Select the Parking tab
  3. 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:(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.

Removing time setting for preconditioning

(Option/accessory)

A time setting for preconditioning that is no longer required can be deleted.
  1. Open the climate view in the centre display
  2. Select the Parking tab.
  3. Press the time setting that is to be deleted.
  4. Press Delete timer.
    The time setting is deleted.

Adding and editing time setting for preconditioning (Option/accessory)

The timer for preconditioning can manage up to 8-time settings.

Adding a time setting

  1. Open the climate view in the centre display
  2. Select the Parking tab
  3. Press Timers.
  4. Press Add a 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.
  5. Set a time for one or more days of the week. Activate/deactivate repetition by tapping on Repeat weekly
  6. 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:
  • 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

  1. Open the climate view in the centre display.
  2. Select the Parking tab.
  3. Press the time setting that is to be changed.
    A pop-up window is shown.
  4. Edit the time setting in the same way as described in “Adding a time setting” above.
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