Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen*
A heated windscreen is used to quickly remove mist and ice from the window.
Activating and deactivating heated windscreen from centre console
In the centre console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated windscreen.
![P5/P6-1746–Climate–Physical button windscreen](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgc197e5a1829ae357c0a80152753123af_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Press the button repeatedly in order to switch between the three levels:
- Activated heated windscreen
- Activated heated windscreen and max defroster
- Deactivated.
Heated windscreen and max defroster are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Activating and deactivating heated windscreen from centre display
![P5-1507–Climate–Button electric windscreen](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img0b18cbaa998b834bc0a8015201f41e19_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Open the climate view in the centre display.
Press Electric.
Heated windscreen is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Note
A triangular area at the end of each side of the windscreen is not electrically heated, where de-icing may take longer.
Note
The heated windscreen may affect the performance of transponders and other communication equipment.