Start and switch off preconditioning

Updated 20/06/2022

Preconditioning heats or cools the passenger compartment, if possible, prior to driving. The function can use direct start from the centre display or a mobile phone.

Start and switch off from car

Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.

Select the Parking climate tab.

Select whether seat heating and steering wheel heating should be activated during preconditioning by ticking/unticking the boxes for the respective function.

Press Start Pre-con. & Cleaning.

Preconditioning is started/switched off and the button is illuminates/extinguishes.

Note

Preconditioning can be used to heat the car even if it is not connected to an electrical socket.1 Full preconditioning is available when the hybrid battery is sufficiently charged. Otherwise, preconditioning is limited depending on the charge level of the hybrid battery.

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

The car's doors and windows should be closed during the preconditioning of the passenger compartment.

Note

Air purification* starts automatically when preconditioning is completed.

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.

Starting from the 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.