En_c70-w720_ 67.eps, 03 climate control – Volvo 2008 C70 User Manual
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03 Climate control
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General information on climate control
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Air vents in the dashboard
A. Open
B. Closed
C. Lateral airflow
D. Vertical airflow
Aim the outer vents towards the side win-
dows to remove misting from the front side 
windows.
Cold weather: Close the centre vents for 
optimum comfort and best demisting.
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Actual temperature
The temperature you select corresponds to 
the physical experience with reference to 
factors such as air speed, humidity and solar 
radiation in and around the car.
Sensor location
• The sun sensor is on the top side of the 
dashboard.
• The temperature sensor for the passenger
compartment is behind the climate control 
panel.
• The outside temperature sensor is located
on the door mirror.
• The humidity sensor is located in the
interior rearview mirror.
Side windows
To ensure that the air conditioning works sat-
isfactorily, close all side windows and the 
roof.
Acceleration
The air conditioning switches off temporarily 
at full throttle. You may feel a temporary rise 
in temperature.
Condensation
In warm weather, condensation from the air 
conditioning may drip under the car. This is 
normal.
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B
C
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NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with 
clothing or other objects.