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 vehicle can be started using the start knob in the tunnel console when
the remote key is in the passenger compartment.
Start knob in the tunnel console.
WARNING
Before starting:
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the seat, steering wheel and mirrors...
(Certain models only.)
The temporary tire sealing system can be used to seal a puncture in a tire
or to check and adjust the pressure in the tire.
Models equipped with a spare wheel1 do not have the tire sealing
system.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle can expose you
to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and..