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 starter battery is used to start the electrical system and power the starter
motor and other electrical equipment in the vehicle. The vehicle has a single-pole
electrical system that uses the chassis and engine mount as conductors.
The vehicle has a voltage-regulated alternating current generator...
Distance Alert functionality may be reduced in certain situations. The function
is only available in vehicles that can display information on the windshield with
a head-up display *.
WARNING
Detection ability may be affected by vehicle size, e.g. motorcycles,
which can cause the warning light to come on at a shorter time interval than
that set or cause the warning to be temporarily absent...