Opening, closing and aiming the air vents

Some air vents in the passenger compartment can be opened, closed and aimed individually.

If the car's outer vents are aimed at the side windows then misting can be eliminated.

If the car's outer vents are aimed inwards then, in a hot climate, a comfortable environment is obtained in the passenger compartment.

Opening and closing the air vents

P6-1746-XC40–Climate–Air vent open and close front
Air vent knob1.

Turn the knob in order to open/close the air flow from the vent.

The air flow is at maximum when the marking on the knob is in vertical position.

Aiming the air vents

P6-1746-XC40–Climate–Air vent direction
The air vent's lever1.
Move the lever sideways/vertically in order to aim the air flow from the nozzle.
  1. 1 The illustration is schematic - nozzle design varies depending on location.