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.
![Volvo XC90. Air distribution](images/air_distribution-1621/1449/volvo_xc90_air_distribution_538.jpg)
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 climate system in the vehicle uses a freon-free R1234yf refrigerant. For
information regarding the refrigerant, refer to the decal located on the inside
of the hood.
The prescribed grades and volumes for fluids and lubricants in the air conditioning
system are shown below...
The fuel gauge in the instrument panel shows the fuel level in the tank.
The illustration is generic - details may vary according to
vehicle model.
Fuel gauge in 12" instrument panel:
The beige area in the fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel left in the tank...