Climate control usage

Pablorally · Sep 2nd, 2015, 23:45

Hi this is my first post, just collected my 2012 XC60 SE yesterday and was wondering if you can change both sides of the climate control at the same time?

NigelDay · Sep 2nd, 2015, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablorally

Hi this is my first post, just collected my 2012 XC60 SE yesterday and was wondering if you can change both sides of the climate control at the same time?

No. One of the benefits of having separate controls for the driver and passenger !

sea vagabond · Sep 3rd, 2015, 17:59

My previous car was a Volvo C30 in which it was possible to synchronise both sides using a single control. Now I have an XC60 it does seem a little odd adjusting both controls both with and without a passenger. I am not sure if it is an improvement or not?

Chief inspector · Sep 3rd, 2015, 18:16

Try an elastic band between the knobs...or never carrying passengers?

Does seem a bit daft this, every other car I've had with multi zone had a mono setting.

AngloScot · Sep 3rd, 2015, 18:41

I've never had a problem with changing the settings on the Climate/control. Sometimes I feel that some people are just a bit quick to moan about simple things. In fact I don't find you have to change the settings that often.

Chief inspector · Sep 3rd, 2015, 18:56

You obviously don't have occasional passengers that seem to only want it at 16 or 28 and leave it like that then!

CDJ · Sep 3rd, 2015, 19:41

There is a facility to do this in my XC60. I found it on the first day I had the car. Bit more complex than in my Peugeot.

Peugeot Version

1. Let go of steering wheel (This step is important)
2. Reach arm 10 inches to left
3. Press button catchily labelled 'Mono'

XC60 Version

1. Let go of steering wheel
2. Reach arm 14 inches left
3. Grasp dial with fingers
4. Rotate dial n degrees

So roughly 25% more complex that in the Peugeot.

I found that step 4 under the XC60 instructions was quite difficult to start with, but mastered it after 1 go...

Sorry; couldn't resist... Must confess I spent a while looking for the Mono equivalent button myself....

wilbydoughboy · Sep 3rd, 2015, 21:32

What I find odd is there is no vent that shuts off the blower to the footwells. If my passenger has the blower on their side to their feet, I as the driver have no way of shutting my side off. Although my car is a 2010 model I dont know if the newer models have altered this error.

Craigy · Sep 3rd, 2015, 21:47

As far as I can see there is only one control for the direction of the blowers, I've never had a car with anything else.

While this "duel zone" oddness from volvo is slightly annoying, it's the only gripe I have with the car. So really not a big deal for me!

Joggern · Sep 4th, 2015, 22:08

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Originally Posted by Craigy

As far as I can see there is only one control for the direction of the blowers, I've never had a car with anything else.

While this "duel zone" oddness from volvo is slightly annoying, it's the only gripe I have with the car. So really not a big deal for me!

My Wife's BMW 1 series allows you to choose the airflow direction independently for driver and passenger.

It's the only car I've ever seen this on though.

Sep 2nd, 2015, 23:45	#1
Pablorally New Member Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2016 21:36 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Worksop	Climate control usage Hi this is my first post, just collected my 2012 XC60 SE yesterday and was wondering if you can change both sides of the climate control at the same time?

Sep 3rd, 2015, 17:59	#3
sea vagabond Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2021 14:15 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	My previous car was a Volvo C30 in which it was possible to synchronise both sides using a single control. Now I have an XC60 it does seem a little odd adjusting both controls both with and without a passenger. I am not sure if it is an improvement or not? __________________ 2015 XC60 D4 R-Design Lux, FWD, Manual, Passion Red, Tinted Windows, Winter Pack, Heated Steering Wheel

Sep 3rd, 2015, 18:16	#4
Chief inspector Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 08:02 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Global Village	Try an elastic band between the knobs...or never carrying passengers? Does seem a bit daft this, every other car I've had with multi zone had a mono setting. __________________ 2018 V90 Momentum Pro

Sep 3rd, 2015, 18:41	#5
AngloScot Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:17 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: home counties	I've never had a problem with changing the settings on the Climate/control. Sometimes I feel that some people are just a bit quick to moan about simple things. In fact I don't find you have to change the settings that often. __________________ My 14.5 2014 XC60 SE Lux Geartronic Sapphire Black winter pack with ABL, Front park assist, Dk tint glass rear/cargo, Tempa spare wheel.

Sep 3rd, 2015, 18:56	#6
Chief inspector Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 08:02 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Global Village	You obviously don't have occasional passengers that seem to only want it at 16 or 28 and leave it like that then! __________________ 2018 V90 Momentum Pro

Sep 3rd, 2015, 19:41	#7
CDJ Member Last Online: May 5th, 2019 10:07 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiltshire	Erm... There is a facility to do this in my XC60. I found it on the first day I had the car. Bit more complex than in my Peugeot. Peugeot Version 1. Let go of steering wheel (This step is important) 2. Reach arm 10 inches to left 3. Press button catchily labelled 'Mono' XC60 Version 1. Let go of steering wheel 2. Reach arm 14 inches left 3. Grasp dial with fingers 4. Rotate dial n degrees So roughly 25% more complex that in the Peugeot. I found that step 4 under the XC60 instructions was quite difficult to start with, but mastered it after 1 go... Sorry; couldn't resist... Must confess I spent a while looking for the Mono equivalent button myself....

Sep 3rd, 2015, 21:32	#8
wilbydoughboy Senior Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 19:02 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilby	What I find odd is there is no vent that shuts off the blower to the footwells. If my passenger has the blower on their side to their feet, I as the driver have no way of shutting my side off. Although my car is a 2010 model I dont know if the newer models have altered this error. __________________ Volvo XC60 2.4 Drive SE 2010

Sep 3rd, 2015, 21:47	#9
Craigy Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2018 07:00 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bournemouth	As far as I can see there is only one control for the direction of the blowers, I've never had a car with anything else. While this "duel zone" oddness from volvo is slightly annoying, it's the only gripe I have with the car. So really not a big deal for me! __________________ V60 SE NAV D4 with Leather, Tints, Premium Sound and Towbar in Metallic Red

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