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.

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
Tap the symbol in the center
of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center display.
Tap Max.
- Max defroster is activated/deactivated and the button lights up/goes
out.
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 recirculation will switch off
automatically after 20 minutes...
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 mirrors functions...
Other information:
The 12 V outlet can be used for devices intended for this such as MP3 players,
coolers and cellular phones.
The ignition must be in at least mode I for the outlets to supply current.
The outlets will then be active as long as there is sufficient charge in the start
battery...
The camera and radar sensor used by several of the driver support functions
has certain limitations, which also affect the functions using the camera and radar
sensor. The driver should be aware of the following limitations:
Common camera and radar limitations
Obstructed camera
The area marked in the illustration must be cleaned regularly
and kept free of decals, objects, solar film, etc...