Preconditioning - direct start
Preconditioning of the car can be started directly.
Direct start can be performed via:
In the event of direct start of preconditioning, Volvo recommends that you activate via the remote control key or mobile.Note
Direct start via the information display
- Press OK to access the menu.
- Scroll with the thumbwheel to Preconditioning and select with OK.
- Scroll forward in the next menu to Direct start in order to activate the preconditioning and select with OK.
- Exit the menu with RESET.
Direct start via the remote control key*
Preconditioning 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 preconditioning has been activated.
- 5 short flashes - the signal has reached the car but preconditioning 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 preconditioning 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 preconditioning is active.
Status is also shown in the trip computer while preconditioning is in progress.
Direct start via a mobile*
Activation and information about the selected settings that can be managed from a mobile phone will be available via the Volvo On Call* mobile app.