Preconditioning

Updated 2023-11-17

Preconditioning is a climate function that, if possible, attempts to achieve a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment before driving.

Preconditioning can be started immediately, or started at a preset time using a timer, from the center display. It can also be started from a device that has the Volvo Cars app*.

The function utilizes several of the vehicle's systems:

In cold weather, the parking heater heats the passenger compartment to a comfortable temperature.
In warm weather, air conditioning cools the passenger compartment to a comfortable temperature.
The electrically heated steering wheel* and electrically heated driver and passenger sets* can be activated automatically at low ambient temperatures.
Heating for the rear window and door mirrors is automatically activated as needed.

During preconditioning in a hot climate, condensation from the air conditions may drip under the vehicle. This is normal.

Note

Preconditioning can be used to warm up the vehicle even if it is not connected to an electrical outlet. Full preconditioning is available when the hybrid battery has a sufficient charge level. Otherwise, preconditioning is limited depending on the charge level of the hybrid battery.

If the vehicle is not connected to an electrical socket it is still possible in a warm climate to achieve brief cooling of the passenger compartment by direct starting preconditioning.

Note

During preconditioning of the passenger compartment, the vehicle works to reach a comfortable temperature and not the temperature set in the climate system.

Note

Air purification* starts automatically when preconditioning is complete.

Windows and doors must be closed for air purification to be performed.