Remote heater start* via SMS1

The heater in the car is controlled via SMS.

 Note

Exercise caution with where the car is parked when remote start of the heater is used since the heater emits exhaust fumes.

 Note

Each subcommand is followed by a # character. The message should be written as a string without spaces and finished with a # character, e.g. # PIN code # 1 #

Phone number

The message must be sent to the following number: +46 70 903 20 40. For some mobile phones, it is possible to create a message template in order to facilitate simpler and faster operation.

Direct commands

To start the heater directly:

  1. Enter the car's registration number followed by # PIN code # 1 #
  2. Send the message.

If the heater is running and shall be deactivated immediately:

  1. Enter the car's registration number followed by # PIN code # 0 #
  2. Send the message.

Time commands

If a new time shall be added then the message is ended with the desired time, e.g. 17302.

Change and activate T1:

  1. Enter the car's registration number followed by # PIN code # 11 # Time #
  2. Send the message.

Change and activate T2:

  1. Enter the car's registration number followed by # PIN code # 12 # Time #
  2. Send the message.

If activation of a previously entered time is required:

Activate T1:

  1. Enter the car's registration number followed by # PIN code # 11 #
  2. Send the message.

Activate T2:

  1. Enter the car's registration number followed by # PIN code # 12 #
  2. Send the message.

To cancel a previously scheduled heater start the set time must be deactivated.

To deactivate T1:

  1. Enter the car's registration number followed by # PIN code # 01 #
  2. Send the message.

To deactivate T2:

  1. Enter the car's registration number followed by # PIN code # 02 #
  2. Send the message.

If the heater does not start

There are situations where the heater cannot start via SMS. In which case, an SMS is sent with the text "The heater could not start!" to the mobile number that attempted to initiate the service.

  1. * Option/accessory.
  2. 1 Cars with Volvo On Call*
  3. 2 The time is always rounded to the nearest 5-minute interval.