How to activate eco climate in a Polestar 5
Eco climate changes the balance between cabin comfort and range. Check that trade-off deliberately before using the setting in conditions where clear glass is important.
Checked against the UK model-year 2026 Polestar 5 manual on 27 October 2026. Match the display and fitted equipment to your car before following these instructions. Optional comfort features may be absent.
Press the fan symbol in the climate bar, then the eco-climate symbol. This mode limits heating, cooling and air conditioning to prioritise range.
Before you start
Keep visibility as the priority. The manual warns that reduced humidity control can lead to misting and that increased recirculation can affect air quality, particularly in the rear.
Follow the controls
Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.
Check the result
A different cabin response is expected because climate functions are limited. If conditions are unsuitable, review the climate mode and use the required demisting controls.
Common questions
Is eco climate simply a lower target temperature?+
No. The manual describes limits on several heating, cooling and A/C functions.
Why might windows mist more easily?+
The manual says the A/C humidity-control function is limited in eco climate.
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Where this guide comes from
Written from the official references below. Reviewed on 27 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.
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