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En_c70-w720_ 67.eps, 03 climate control – Volvo 2008 C70 User Manual

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03 Climate control

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General information on climate control

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Air vents in the dashboard

A. Open

B. Closed

C. Lateral airflow

D. Vertical airflow

Aim the outer vents towards the side win-
dows to remove misting from the front side
windows.

Cold weather: Close the centre vents for
optimum comfort and best demisting.

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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.

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.

• The outside temperature sensor is located

on the door mirror.

• The humidity sensor is located in the

interior rearview mirror.

Side windows
To ensure that the air conditioning works sat-
isfactorily, close all side windows and the
roof.

Acceleration
The air conditioning switches off temporarily
at full throttle. You may feel a temporary rise
in temperature.

Condensation
In warm weather, condensation from the air
conditioning may drip under the car. This is
normal.

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A

B

C

D

C

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NOTE

Do not cover or block the sensors with
clothing or other objects.