Open the fan menu, go to Timers > Climate timers > Add timer, choose a departure time and use Repeat weekly before saving when a recurring plan is needed.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2025 EX40; the traction battery must have sufficient charge and the same timer can also be managed in the Volvo Cars app.
- Retail trim / version
- 2025 EX40 Single Motor and EX40 Twin Motor
Does the documented scope match your car?
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for the 2025 EX40; the traction battery must have sufficient charge and the same timer can also be managed in the Volvo Cars app.
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
Go to Climate timers > Add timer and choose the intended departure time.
- 03
For a recurring plan, turn on Repeat weekly and select the required weekdays.
- 04
Press Save and verify the timer is active in the Climate timers list.
Important limits
- Running preconditioning while unplugged reduces available driving range.
- Parking climate stops at its maximum run time, when charge is too low or when driving begins.
Quick checks.
- ✓If it does not start, confirm the timer is active and the battery has sufficient charge.
- ✓Recheck weekday selection and departure time after a clock or time-zone change.
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2025 Volvo EX40 User Manual — Setting a Preconditioning Timer
Relevant section or page: Section 4.2.6.1, pp. 90-91. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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