How to restore automatic climate control in a Polestar 5
After using a manual airflow choice, check whether automatic climate is still active. Its mode control is separate from the temperature you have selected.
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 and select Auto climate. The car then manages several climate functions automatically.
Before you start
Choose the temperature you actually want and identify any manual airflow setting that was recently changed. Work through unfamiliar display controls while parked.
Follow the controls
Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.
Check the result
Automatic management includes temperature, air conditioning and airflow. Pressing Auto climate again, or selecting an airflow symbol, deactivates automatic climate.
Common questions
Can I adjust the fan while Auto is active?+
Yes. The manual allows changing fan power without leaving automatic climate.
Why did Auto turn off after choosing an airflow direction?+
Selecting the airflow symbols is one of the documented ways to deactivate automatic 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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