Start and switch off from car
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Press Preconditioning.
Note
Preconditioning is available only when the car is connected to an electrical socket1. A charging station which is not always active, e.g. on account of a timer, may cause preconditioning to malfunction.
If the car is not connected to an electrical socket, it is still possible to cool the passenger compartment briefly in a warm climate by starting preconditioning directly.
Note
Warning
Do not use preconditioning2:
- In unventilated spaces indoors. Exhaust gases are emitted if the heater starts.
- In locations with combustible or flammable material nearby. Fuel, gas, long grass, sawdust, etc. may ignite.
- When there is a risk that the heater’s exhaust line may be blocked. For example, deep snow inside the front right-hand wheel housing can obstruct the heater’s ventilation.
Remember that the preconditioning can be started by a timer that has been set for a long time in advance.
Start from the mobile app
Starting the pre-conditioning, as well as information on selected settings, can be managed from a device that has the Volvo Cars app*. Preconditioning heats or cools the compartment (with the car's air conditioning) until a comfortable temperature is reached.
The passenger compartment can also be preconditioned with the car remote start function (Engine Remote Start - ERS)3 via the Volvo Cars app*.