Open the fan menu, go to Timers > Climate timers > Add timer, choose the departure time and optionally enable Repeat weekly before saving.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for 2025 EX90; the traction battery must have sufficient charge for preconditioning.
- Required equipment / service
- parking climate timer
Does the documented scope match your car?
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for 2025 EX90; the traction battery must have sufficient charge for preconditioning.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Press the fan symbol in the bottom bar and open Timers.
- 02
Choose Climate timers > Add timer and set the departure time.
- 03
For a recurring plan, turn on Repeat weekly and select the required weekdays.
- 04
Press Save and confirm the timer is active under Climate timers.
Important limits
- Unplugged preconditioning reduces driving range.
- The function ends at its maximum run time, at low battery level or when the scheduled time is reached.
- Condensation under the vehicle in hot weather can be normal.
Quick checks.
- ✓Confirm the timer is active, not merely saved.
- ✓Connect the vehicle or increase battery charge if the function will not start.
- ✓Check the selected weekdays and departure time after changing time zones or clock settings.
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2025 Volvo EX90 User Manual — Setting the preconditioning timer
Relevant section or page: Interior climate when parked. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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