Volvo XC40 (2019 year). Manual - part 11

CLIMATE CONTROL

* Option/accessory.

202

Activating and deactivating the

recirculation timer setting

The climate system's recirculation function helps
shut out smog, smoke, exhaust fumes, etc. by
reusing the air in the passenger compartment.

When the recirculation timer is activated, air recir-
culation will switch off automatically after 20
minutes.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view in the center

display.

2. Tap

Climate

3. Tap

Recirculation Timer

to activate/deacti-

vate the recirculation timer.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating recirculation
(p. 201)

Activating and deactivating max

defroster

Max defroster is used to quickly remove conden-
sation and ice from windows.

Activating and deactivating max
defroster from the center console

A button in the center console offers quick
access to the max defroster.

On vehicles with heated windshields

*, the max

defroster can only be activated separately from
Climate view in the center display.

Button in center console.

Vehicles without a heated windshield:

–

Tap the button.
> The max defroster is activated/deacti-

vated and the button lights up/goes out.

Vehicles with a heated windshield:

–

Press the button repeatedly to switch
between the three levels:

•

Activated windshield heating

•

Activated windshield heating and max
defroster

•

Deactivated.

> The heated windshield and max defroster

are activated/deactivated and the button
lights up/goes out.

NOTE

The max defroster starts after a slight delay to
avoid a brief increase in blower speed if the
heated windshield function has been deacti-
vated by pressing the button twice in quick
succession.

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Activating and deactivating max
defroster from the center display

Max defroster in Climate view.

1. Open Climate view in the center display.

2. Tap

Max

> The max defroster is activated/deacti-

vated and the button lights up/goes out.

Max defroster deactivates automatic cli-
mate control and air recirculation, acti-
vates the air conditioning, and changes
blower speed to

and temperature to

When max defroster is deactivated, the
climate system reverts to the previous set-
tings.

NOTE

The volume increases when the blower speed
is changed to

Related information

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Climate system controls (p. 196)

Activating and deactivating the

heated windshield

Windshield heating is used to quickly remove
condensation and ice from the windshield.

Activating and deactivating windshield
heating from the center console

A button in the center console is used to quickly
access windshield heating.

Button in center console.

–

Press the button repeatedly to switch
between the three levels:

•

Activated windshield heating

•

Activated windshield heating and max
defroster

•

Deactivated.

> The heated windshield and max defroster

are activated/deactivated and the button
lights up/goes out.

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204

Activating and deactivating windshield
heating from the center display

Windshield heating button in Climate view.

1. Open Climate view in the center display.

2. Tap

Electric

> Windshield heating is activated/deacti-

vated and the button lights up/goes out.

NOTE

Triangular areas at the far sides of the wind-
shield are not heated and will take slightly
longer to defrost/de-ice.

NOTE

The heated windshield may affect the per-
formance of transponders and other commu-
nication equipment.

NOTE

If windshield heating is activated when the
Start/Stop function auto-stops the engine,
the engine will be restarted.

Related information

•

Climate system controls (p. 196)

•

Activating and deactivating automatic wind-
shield heating

* (p. 204)

Activating and deactivating

automatic windshield heating

Windshield heating is used to quickly remove
condensation and ice from the windshield.

Windshield heating can be set to automatically
activate when the engine is started. With auto-
matic start activated, heating will be activated
when there is a risk of ice or condensation on the
windows or mirrors. Heating is automatically
switched off when the window or door mirror is
sufficiently warm and the condensation or ice is
gone.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view in the center

display.

2. Tap

Climate

3. Select

Auto Front Defroster

to activate/

deactivate automatic windshield heating.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the heated wind-
shield

* (p. 203)

CLIMATE CONTROL

205

Activating and deactivating the

heated rear window and door

mirrors

The heated rear window and door mirrors are
used to quickly remove condensation and ice
from the glass.

Activating and deactivating the heated
rear window and door mirrors from the
center console

A button in the center console offers quick
access to the heated rear window and door mir-
rors functions.

Button in center console.

–

Tap the button.
> Heated windows and door mirrors are

activated and the button lights up/goes
out.

Activating and deactivating the heated
rear window and door mirrors from the
center display

Rear window/door mirror heating button in Climate view.

1. Open Climate view in the center display.

2. Tap

Rear

> Heated windows and door mirrors are

activated and the button lights up/goes
out.

Related information

•

Climate system controls (p. 196)

•

Automatically activating and deactivating the
heated rear window and door mirrors
(p. 205)

Automatically activating and

deactivating the heated rear window

and door mirrors

The heated rear window and door mirrors are
used to quickly remove condensation and ice
from the glass.

It is possible to select whether rear window and
door mirror heating should be automatically acti-
vated or deactivated when the engine is started.
With automatic start activated, heating will be
activated when there is a risk of ice or condensa-
tion on the windows or mirrors. Heating is auto-
matically switched off when the window or door
mirror is sufficiently warm and the condensation
or ice is gone.

1. Tap

Settings

in the Top view in the center

display.

2. Tap

Climate

3. Select

Auto Rear Defroster

to activate/

deactivate automatic rear window and door
heating.

Related information

•

Activating and deactivating the heated rear
window and door mirrors (p. 205)

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206

Setting the blower speed for the
front seats

The blower can be set to several different auto-
matically controlled

speeds for the front seat.

Blower control buttons in Climate view.

1. Open Climate view in the center display.

2. Tap the desired blower speed:

Off

Max

> The blower speed will be changed and the

buttons for the set speed will light up.

CAUTION

The air conditioning will not engage if the
blower is turned off completely, which may
cause fogging on the inside of the windows.

NOTE

The climate system automatically adapts air-
flow as needed within the set blower speed,
which means that airflow speed may vary
slightly within the same blower speed.

Related information

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Climate system controls (p. 196)

Setting the temperature for the
front seats

The temperature can be set to the desired num-
ber of degrees

for the front seat climate zones.

Temperature buttons in the climate row

16, 15

1. Tap the left- or right-side temperature but-

tons in the center display's climate bar to
open the control.

The same setting applies to the rear seats with the 2-zone climate system.

Only with electronic climate control.

The same setting applies to the rear seats with the 2-zone climate system.

With manual climate control, the set degrees are not shown, simply a non-graduated scale.

With 1-zone climate, the temperature button is to the right of the center button.

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Temperature control

17, 15

2. Set the temperature by doing one of the fol-

lowing:

•

dragging the control to the desired tem-
perature, or

•

tapping

−

to raise/lower the tempera-

ture.

> The temperature will be set and the but-

ton will display the new temperature

NOTE

Heating/cooling cannot be accelerated by
choosing a higher/lower temperature than
the desired temperature.

Related information

•

Climate system controls (p. 196)

Synchronize temperature

The temperature in the different climate zones of
the vehicle can be synchronized with the tem-
perature set for the driver's side.

Synchronization button on the driver's side temperature
control.

1. Tap the driver's side temperature button in

the center display's climate bar to open the
control.

2. Tap

Synchronize temperature

> The temperature for all of the vehicle's cli-

mate zones will be synchronized with the
one set for the driver's side and the syn-
chronization symbol will be displayed next
to the temperature button.

With 1-zone climate, the control is horizontal instead of vertical.

With manual climate control, the set degrees are not shown, simply a non-graduated scale.

Not available with 1-zone climate system.

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Synchronization is stopped with another press on

Synchronize temperature

or by changing the

temperature setting for a climate zone other than
the driver's.

Related information

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Climate system controls (p. 196)

Activating and deactivating air

conditioning

The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies
incoming air as needed.

Air conditioning button in Climate view.

1. Open Climate view in the center display.

2. Tap

> The air conditioning is activated/deacti-

vated and the button lights up/goes out.

When the air conditioning is activated, it
will be switched on and off automatically
by the climate system as needed.

NOTE

For optimum function of the air conditioning,
close all side windows and the panoramic
roof

NOTE

The air conditioning cannot be activated when
the fan speed is set to

Off

Related information

•

Climate system controls (p. 196)

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM

* Option/accessory.

210

Lock indication

When the vehicle is locked or unlocked, the turn
signals will flash to indicate that the vehicle has
been locked or unlocked correctly.

Exterior confirmation

Locking

•

The turn signals will flash once and the door
mirrors will fold in

to confirm the vehicle is

locked.

Unlocking

•

The turn signals will flash twice and the door
mirrors will fold out

to confirm the vehicle is

unlocked.

All doors, tailgate and hood must be closed for
confirmation to be given. If only the driver's door
is closed when the vehicle is locked

, the vehicle

will be locked but the turn signals will only flash
to indicate locking when all doors and the hood
and tailgate have been closed.

Lock and alarm indicator

The locks and alarm indicator on the dashboard will dis-
play the status of the locking system.

A long flash indicates that the vehicle is locked.
When the vehicle is locked, this will be indicated
by short, pulsing flashes.

Other indicators

The home safe lighting and approach lighting
functions also indicate when the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.

Lock button indicators

Front door

Lock buttons with indicator lights in front door.

Illuminated indicator lights in both front door lock
buttons indicate that all doors are locked. If any
door is opened, the lights in both doors will go
out.

Only vehicles with power folding mirrors.

Does not apply to vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry

*).

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In rear door

Illuminated indicator lights in each door indicate
that that particular door is locked. If any door is
unlocked and opened, the indicator light in that
door will go out. The lights in the other doors will
remain illuminated.

Related information

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Lock confirmation settings (p. 211)

•

Welcome Light (p. 150)

•

Using home safe lighting (p. 149)

Lock confirmation settings

Settings for how the vehicle confirms locking
and unlocking can be adjusted in the center dis-
play's Settings menu.

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

My Car

Locking

3. Tap

Visible Locking Feedback

to deacti-

vate the function or to select when the vehi-
cle should provide a visible response: during

Lock

Unlock

Both

4. Select to receive an audible response when

locking the vehicle by marking

Audible

Locking Feedback

Folding door mirrors

* confirmation

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

My Car

Mirrors and Convenience

3. Select

Fold Mirror When Locked

to acti-

vate or deactivate the function.

Related information

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Lock indication (p. 210)

Remote key

The remote key is used to lock and unlock
doors, the tailgate and the fuel filler door. The
remote key must be in the vehicle in order to
start the engine.

Remote control key

, on left, and button-less key ((Key

Tag)

*), on right.

The remote key is not physically used to start the
ignition because the vehicle is standard-equipped
with keyless start (Passive Start). To start the
vehicle, the key must be in the front section of
the passenger compartment, e.g. in the driver's
pocket or in a cup holder in the tunnel console.

The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

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The keyless system for locking/unlocking the
doors, tailgate (Passive Entry

*) and fuel filler door

is available as an option. This system has a range
in a semicircle with a radius of approximately
1.5 meter (5 feet) out from the driver's door and
approx. 1 meter (3 feet) out from the tailgate.

With keyless start in combination with keyless
locking and unlocking, the remote key can be
located anywhere in the passenger compartment
or cargo compartment in order to start the
engine.
Each remote key supplied with the vehicle can be
linked to a driver profile with unique settings for
the vehicle. When a key with a specific profile is
used, the vehicle settings are adjusted according
to that profile.

Buttonless key, Key Tag

For vehicles equipped with keyless locking and
unlocking

*, a smaller, lighter and button-less key

(Key Tag

) is also provided. It works the same

way as the regular remote key as regard keyless
start and keyless locking and unlocking

. It does

not have a detachable key blade and its battery
cannot be replaced.

Remote key buttons

The remote key has four buttons, one on the left side
and three on the right

Locking - Press once to lock the doors,
tailgate and fuel filler door and arm the
alarm.
Press and hold to close all windows.
Unlocking - Press once to unlock the
doors, tailgate and fuel filler door and disarm
the alarm.
Press and hold to open all windows at the
same time

Tailgate - Unlock and disarm the tailgate
only. On vehicles equipped with the power
tailgate

*, press and hold to automatically

open the tailgate. Press and hold to close an
open tailgate (an audible warning signal will
sound).
Panic alarm - Used to attract attention in
emergency situations. Press and hold the
button for at least 3 seconds or press twice
within 3 seconds to activate the turn signals
and horn. To deactivate, wait at least 5 sec-
onds and press the button again. If no action
is taken, the panic alarm will deactivate auto-
matically after 3 minutes.

WARNING

If anyone is left in the vehicle, make sure that

power to the power windows and panoramic

roof

* is cut off by always taking the remote

key with you when you leave the vehicle.

NOTE

Be aware of the risk of locking the Key Tag in
the vehicle. If the remote key/Key Tag is left
in the vehicle, it will be deactivated when the
vehicle is locked and the alarm set using
another valid key.

The deactivated key will be reactivated when
the vehicle is unlocked.

Även kallad sportnyckel.

The key is waterproof up to a depth of approx. 10 meters (30 feet) for up to 60 minutes, making it suitable for use in activities in and around water.

The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

The total airing function can be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicle in hot weather.

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Interference

Electromagnetic fields or obstructing objects may
interfere with the remote key's functions for key-
less start and keyless locking and unlocking

NOTE

Avoid storing the remote control key near
metal objects or electronic devices, e.g. cell
phones, tablets, laptops or chargers – pref-
erably no closer than 10-15 cm (4-6 in.).

If you experience interference, use the remote
key's detachable blade to unlock the vehicle and
then place the remote key in the backup key
reader in the tunnel console storage compart-
ment to disarm the alarm.

NOTE

When the remote key is placed in the backup
reader, make sure that no other vehicle keys,
metal objects or electronic devices (e.g. cellu-
lar phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) are
also placed there. Multiple vehicle keys close
to each other in the storage compartment can
disrupt their functionality.

Related information

•

Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 213)

•

Remote key range (p. 216)

•

Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 217)

•

Detachable key blade (p. 222)

•

Red Key - restricted remote key

* (p. 220)

•

Electronic immobilizer (p. 224)

Locking and unlocking using the

remote key

All doors, tailgate and fuel filler door can be
locked and unlocked simultaneously using the
buttons on the remote key.

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Locking with remote key

Remote key

–

Press the

button on the remote key to

lock.

To activate the locking sequence, the driver's
door must be closed

. If any of the other doors or

the tailgate are open, they will be locked and the
alarm will be armed once they are closed.

NOTE

The deactivated key will be reactivated when
the vehicle is unlocked.

Locking when the tailgate is open

NOTE

If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is still
open, make sure that the remote key is not
left in the cargo compartment when the tail-
gate is closed and the entire vehicle is
locked

Unlocking with remote key

–

Press the

button on the remote key to

unlock.

Automatic relocking

If none of the doors or tailgate are opened within
two minutes after being unlocked, they will auto-
matically relock. This function reduces the risk of
inadvertently leaving the vehicle unlocked.

Remote key not working

NOTE

Move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it
again.

If the remote key is not working to lock or unlock
the vehicle, its battery may be discharged. Use
the detachable key blade to lock/unlock the driv-
er's door instead.

Related information

•

Settings for remote and inside door unlock
(p. 215)

•

Unlocking the tailgate using the remote key
(p. 215)

•

Remote key (p. 211)

•

Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 217)

•

Locking and unlocking with detachable key
blade (p. 223)

The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking, all side doors must be closed.

If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking and the key is detected inside the vehicle, the tailgate will not lock when it is closed.

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Settings for remote and inside door

unlock

Several different sequences are available for
remote unlocking.

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

My Car

Locking

Remote and

Interior Unlock

3. Select alternative:

•

All Doors

- unlocks all doors at the same time.

•

Single Door

- unlocks the driver's door. Press the remote
key unlock button twice to unlock all doors.

The settings made here also affect central lock-
ing using the inside door handle.

Related information

•

Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 213)

•

Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 229)

Unlocking the tailgate using the

remote key

The remote key can be used to unlock the tail-
gate while keeping the rest of the vehicle locked.

Use the

button on the remote key to disarm and

unlock the tailgate

1. Press the

button on the remote key.

> The lock and alarm indicator on the dash-

board will go out to indicate that the vehi-
cle is no longer fully armed.

The tailgate will be unlocked but remain
closed. However, the side doors will
remain locked and armed.

To open the tailgate, lightly grasp the rub-
berized pressure plate on the underside
of the tailgate handle and open the tail-
gate.

If the tailgate is not opened within
2 minutes, it will be relocked and the
alarm armed.

With the optional power tailgate

* -

Hold and press (about 1.5 seconds) the
button on the remote key
> The tailgate will unlock and open. How-

ever, the side doors will remain locked and
armed.

Related information

•

Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 213)

•

Opening and closing the power tailgate

(p. 233)

The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

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Remote key range

In order to function correctly, the remote key
must be within a certain distance from the vehi-
cle.

Manual use

The remote key's functions for e.g. locking and
unlocking, which are activated by pressing

, have a range of approx. 20 meter (65 feet)

from the vehicle.

If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer
and try again.

Keyless use

For keyless use, a remote key or the Key Tag
must be within the shaded areas shown in the
illustration, i.e. a semicircle with a radius of

approx. 1.5 meter (5 feet) along the sides of the
vehicle or approx. 1 meter (3 feet) from the tail-
gate.

NOTE

The functions of the remote control key can
be disrupted by ambient radio waves, build-
ings, topographical conditions, etc. The vehi-
cle can always be locked/unlocked using the
key blade.

If the remote key is removed from the
vehicle

If the remote key is removed from the
vehicle while the engine is running, the
warning message

Vehicle key not

found

Removed from vehicle

will be

displayed in the instrument panel and an audible
signal will sound when the last door is closed.

The message will disappear when the key is
returned to the vehicle and the O button on the
right-side steering wheel keypad is pressed or
when the last door is closed again.

Related information

•

Remote key (p. 211)

•

Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-
tem (p. 229)

•

Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces

(p. 225)

Models equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry

*) only.

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Replacing the remote key's battery

The battery in the remote key must be replaced
when it is discharged.

NOTE

All batteries have a limited service life and
must eventually be replaced (does not apply
for Key Tag). The battery's service life varies
depending on how often the vehicle/key is
used.

The remote key battery should be replaced if:

the information symbol illuminates and
the message

Vehicle key bat. low

See Owner's manual

is displayed in

the instrument panel

and/or

•

the locks do not react after several attempts
to lock or unlock the vehicle using the
remote key within approx. 20 meter (65 feet)
from the vehicle.

NOTE

Move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it
again.

The battery in the smaller key without buttons

(the Key Tag) cannot be replaced. A new key can
be ordered from an authorized Volvo workshop.

CAUTION

An end-of-life Key Tag must be turned in to
an authorized Volvo workshop. The key must
be deleted from the vehicle because it can
still be used to start the vehicle via backup
start.

Opening the key and replacing the
battery

Hold the remote key with the front side

(with the Volvo logo) facing up and move the
button on the key ring section to the right.
Slide the front cover slightly upward.

The cover will loosen and can be

removed from the key.

This key is provided with vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry

*).

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