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 45 minutes.
- Select the heat intensity level for the seats or steering wheel.
- Choose a target temperature for the car.
Note
Keep climate active
If you've activated Keep climate active via the centre display, you won't be able to change the settings for seat or steering wheel heat, or car temperature in the app. To change the climate settings in the app again, press Stop and start over.
You can also activate climate from the home tab by pressing the fan symbolTip
. This allows you to quickly turn it on or off without going into climate settings.
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. You can activate them manually via the Volvo Cars app, or set them to activate automatically in cold weather via the centre display