Preconditioning can use a direct start or be set via the timer from the center display. It can also be started from a device that has the Volvo Cars app.
The function utilizes several systems in different cases:
- In a cold climate, the parking heater warms up the passenger compartment to a comfortable temperature.
- The air conditioning, in a hot climate, cools the passenger compartment to a comfortable temperature.
- Activation of the heated steering wheel and heated seats for driver and passenger can be selected.
- Heated windscreen, rear window, and door mirrors are automatically activated as required.
During preconditioning in a hot climate, condensation from the air conditioning may drip under the car. This is normal.
- Preconditioning can be used to heat the car even if it is not connected to an electrical socket. Full preconditioning is available when the hybrid battery is sufficiently charged. Otherwise, preconditioning is limited depending on the charge level of the hybrid battery.
- If the car is not connected to an electrical socket, it is still possible to cool the passenger compartment briefly in a warm climate by starting preconditioning directly.
- Air purification 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.
- Open the climate view in the center display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display.
- Press Parking.
- Tap on Start heating/cooling to start preconditioning directly.
- Air purification starts automatically when preconditioning is completed.
- Windows and doors must be closed for air purification to be possible.
Preconditioning time setting
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.
- Preconditioning can be used to heat the car even if it is not connected to an electrical socket. Full preconditioning is available when the hybrid battery is sufficiently charged. Otherwise, preconditioning is limited depending on the charge level of the hybrid battery.
- If the car is not connected to an electrical socket, it is still possible to cool the passenger compartment briefly in a warm climate by starting preconditioning directly.
Activating and deactivating time setting for preconditioning
A time setting in the timer for preconditioning can be activated or deactivated based on need.
- 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.
Removing time setting for preconditioning
A time setting for preconditioning that is no longer required can be deleted.
- 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
The timer for preconditioning can manage up to 8-time settings.
- Open the climate view in the center display. Select the Parking tab.
- Press Timers.
- 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. - 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.
- Open the climate view in the center 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.