Engine block heater and passenger compartment heater* - direct start
The engine block heater and passenger compartment heater can be started directly.
Upon direct start of the engine block and passenger compartment heater, it will run for 50 minutes.
Heating of the passenger compartment will begin as soon as the engine coolant has reached the correct temperature.
Note
The car can be started and driven while the heater is running.
Direct start via the information display
Press OK to access the menu.
Scroll with the thumbwheel to Parking heater and select with OK.
Scroll forward in the next menu to Direct start in order to activate the heater and select with OK.
Exit the menu with RESET.
Direct start via the remote control key*
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The engine block heater and passenger compartment heater can be activated via the remote control key:
Hold the button for approach lighting depressed for 2 seconds.
Hazard warning flashers provide information in accordance with the following:
- 5 short flashes followed by a constant glow for approx. 3 seconds - the signal has reached the car and the heater has been activated.
- 5 short flashes - the signal has reached the car but the heater has not been activated.
- Hazard warning flashers remain switched off - the signal has not reached the car.
If the button for information is depressed when the heater is active then the indicator lamp will show the status for this - at the same time the car's lock status is shown. While the status is being investigated the indicator lamp emits a pair of short flashes followed by a constant glow if the heater is active.
Status is also shown in the trip computer during heating.
Direct start via a mobile*
Activation and information on selected settings are available via the Volvo On Call* app.