Volvo XC90: Climate control / Air distribution
The climate system distributes incoming air through a number of vents in the
passenger compartment.
Automatic and manual air distribution
When the auto-climate feature is on, air distribution is regulated automatically.
Air distribution can also be controlled manually.
Adjustable air vents
Certain air vents in the vehicle are adjustable, which means they can be opened/closed
and the direction of the air flow from the vent can be adjusted.

Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger compartment.
2-zone system - four vents on the
dashboard and one on each of the pillars between the front and rear doors.
4-zone system* - two additional
vents on the rear side of the tunnel console.
4-zone system* and a third row of
seats – one additional vent on each of the pillars behind the rear doors.
* Option/accessory.
All air entering the passenger compartment through the climate control system
intake is filtered.
Replacing the passenger compartment filter
To maintain the high performance of the climate control system, the filter must
be replaced regularly...
Air distribution can be adjusted manually if needed.
Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in
the center display.
Air distribution buttons in Climate view...
Other information:
The digital Owner's Manual can be accessed from the center display's Top view.
The contents are searchable and the sections are designed to be easy to navigate.
The Owner's Manual is accessed from Top view.
To open the Owner's Manual, pull down Top view in the center display and
tap Owner's manual...
High beam is operated via the left-hand steering wheel lever. High beam is
the vehicle's strongest lighting and should be used when driving in dark conditions,
provided it does not blind other road users, to improve visibility.
Steering wheel lever with lighting ring...