Volvo XC90 Quiz
Climate Control

Activating and deactivating Max defroster

In this manual: Climate Control
Owner's Information — 7Your Volvo — 3Creating and registering a Volvo ID — 16Safety — 29Displays and Controls — 52Illumination — 36Seats and Steering Wheel — 19Climate Control — 45Keys, Locks and Alarm — 31Driver Support — 113Starting and driving — 70Audio, media and internet — 27Media Player — 46Wheels and Tires — 28Loading, storage and passenger compartment — 16Maintenance and Service — 59Specifications — 12
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Max defroster is used to quickly remove condensation and ice from the windows.

Max defroster deactivates automatic climate control and air recirculation, activates the air conditioning, and changes blower speed to 5 and temperature to HI.

When max defroster is deactivated, the climate system reverts to the previous settings.

Activating and deactivating Max defroster from the center console

The button in the center console provides quick access to Max defroster.

Volvo XC90. Activating and deactivating max defroster

Button in the center console.

  • Tap the button.
    • Max defroster is activated/deactivated and the button lights up/goes out.

Activating and deactivating Max defroster from the center display

  1. Volvo XC90. Activating and deactivating max defroster Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center display.
  2. Volvo XC90. Activating and deactivating max defrosterTap Max.
    • Max defroster is activated/deactivated and the button lights up/goes out.

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