Remote starting climate using the Volvo Cars app
You can use the Volvo Cars app to start the climate controls. This allows you to get a comfortable temperature in the car before your next drive.
Note
Available functions in the Volvo Cars app can vary depending on car model, model year and region. Available functions may also vary over time.
Climate function
- Go to the home tab
and press Climate. - Start the climate control by pressing Start.
The function will run for 30 minutes.
Tip
Quick controls
You can also activate climate from the home tab by pressing the fan symbol
. This allows you to quickly turn it on or off without going into climate settings.
Starting climate control when remotely starting your car
For some cars, there is also the option to remote start the car via the Volvo Cars app. This can help the car's interior reach a comfort temperature more quickly[1].
Setting a climate timer
A timer can be set so that the climate control starts automatically at the selected time.
There is the option to set up to 8 different timers, and each timer is set by selecting a time and day of the week. You can also select whether the timer should be repeated weekly.
To set a timer, go to the home tab and press Climate→Timers→Add timer.
Other climate settings
Driver seat, passenger seat and steering wheel heating may be available for your car. These functions can be activated manually. In some cars, they may be activated automatically in cold weather.