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How to turn on heated seats in a Volvo EX90

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

2025UK

CHECK YOUR CARVolvo EX90 2025, UK online manual (24w36), as reviewed 25 October 2026. Match the menu labels and installed software in your car.

Do not use seat heating if you cannot reliably sense temperature changes or control the heating settings.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Seat heating is adjusted through the display’s comfort controls. Open the controls for the seat you want, select a heating level, and reduce it when comfortable. Optional heated-seat equipment must be present for the relevant setting to appear.

Step by step

1Open the comfort controlsTap the seat icon corresponding to your seat in the bottom bar. Keep the car parked while learning the control layout.
2Choose the warmthSelect the heating level you prefer for that seat. Use a lower setting if the seat becomes too warm.
3Return to the main displayClose the comfort panel with the downward arrow in the bottom bar. Reopen the same controls whenever you want to change the level.

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Common questions

Can heating activate automatically?+

Automatic seat heating can be enabled in climate settings for cold starts.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Where this guide comes from

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

EX90 Activating seat heating — Volvo Support UK ↗

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