Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual / Climate control / Activating and deactivating max defroster

Volvo XC90: Climate control / Activating and deactivating max defroster

Max defroster is used to quickly remove condensation and ice from windows.

Max defroster deactivates automatic climate control and air recirculation, activates the air conditioning, and changes blower speed to 5 and temperature to HI.

NOTE

The volume increases when the blower speed is changed to 5.

When max defroster is deactivated, the climate system reverts to the previous settings.

Activating and deactivating max defroster from the center console

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

Volvo XC90. Activating and deactivating max defroster

Button in center console.

  • Tap the button.
    • Max defroster is activated/deactivated and the button lights up/goes out.

Activating and deactivating max defroster from the center display

  1. Volvo XC90. Activating and deactivating max defroster Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center display.
  2. Volvo XC90. Activating and deactivating max defroster Tap Max.
    • Max defroster is activated/deactivated and the button lights up/goes out.

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