2018 XC60ii Misting Up

dcjs01 · Apr 1st, 2023, 11:22

Anyone got any tips for stopping an XC60ii misting up while driving. I have never had a car quite like this one for misting up the windscreen and front windows when it is raining outside. Especially in temperatures around 10 deg c like this morning.
I have been through so many combinations of climate control settings I can’t have many left. Normally end up resorting to electric heated screen and max demist for a couple of minutes, turning it off because it is getting too warm, and repeating every 5 -10 minutes or so.
Car interior is dry as far as I can tell, and certainly doesn’t mist up unduly when just left parked overnight.
Appreciate any suggestions as to what I might have missed.

KentXRS · Apr 1st, 2023, 12:37

1. there is a setting in climate settings, that closes airflow from outside, check it.(maybe it was activated by mistake)

2. I would advise to replace cabin filter and check if thats helps.

3. If above didnt help, probably there is mailfunction of shutters that regulates airflow from outside, needs to be checked.

nu11eaf · Apr 1st, 2023, 13:12

Driving in eco mode reduces the climate control resulting in misting up, especially in wet weather, change to comfort mode to clear the windows.

GlenEagles · Apr 1st, 2023, 13:52

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Originally Posted by dcjs01

Anyone got any tips for stopping an XC60ii misting up while driving. I have never had a car quite like this one for misting up the windscreen and front windows when it is raining outside. Especially in temperatures around 10 deg c like this morning.
I have been through so many combinations of climate control settings I can’t have many left. Normally end up resorting to electric heated screen and max demist for a couple of minutes, turning it off because it is getting too warm, and repeating every 5 -10 minutes or so.
Car interior is dry as far as I can tell, and certainly doesn’t mist up unduly when just left parked overnight.
Appreciate any suggestions as to what I might have missed.

Saw this in another car years ago and the recirculating setting was stuck in the on position

dcjs01 · Apr 1st, 2023, 16:49

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Originally Posted by nu11eaf

Driving in eco mode reduces the climate control resulting in misting up, especially in wet weather, change to comfort mode to clear the windows.

Thanks. That is one I definitely hadn’t thought of. I do most of my driving in Eco mode.

apnicolle · Apr 1st, 2023, 21:52

Also have a look at the drain holes in the bottom of the front (and rear) doors. If they get bunged up with muck then the doors will fill up with a bit of rain water, which can cause the car to mist up. A quick jiggle and poke with a cocktail stick usually shifts any gunk and allows the water out.

Apr 1st, 2023, 11:22	#1
dcjs01 New Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 15:20 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Alton	2018 XC60ii Misting Up Anyone got any tips for stopping an XC60ii misting up while driving. I have never had a car quite like this one for misting up the windscreen and front windows when it is raining outside. Especially in temperatures around 10 deg c like this morning. I have been through so many combinations of climate control settings I can’t have many left. Normally end up resorting to electric heated screen and max demist for a couple of minutes, turning it off because it is getting too warm, and repeating every 5 -10 minutes or so. Car interior is dry as far as I can tell, and certainly doesn’t mist up unduly when just left parked overnight. Appreciate any suggestions as to what I might have missed. Last edited by dcjs01; Apr 1st, 2023 at 12:17.

Apr 1st, 2023, 13:12	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:27 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Driving in eco mode reduces the climate control resulting in misting up, especially in wet weather, change to comfort mode to clear the windows. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Apr 1st, 2023, 21:52	#6
apnicolle Senior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 23:58 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bexhill-on-Sea	Also have a look at the drain holes in the bottom of the front (and rear) doors. If they get bunged up with muck then the doors will fill up with a bit of rain water, which can cause the car to mist up. A quick jiggle and poke with a cocktail stick usually shifts any gunk and allows the water out. __________________ Current; XC90 B5P Momentum Past; V90 Cross Country D4 2017 Polestar, XC90 D5 ES 2014, C70 T5 SE 2008, S60 2.0T SE2006, V40 1.9D SE 2004, S40 1.8GDI SE 2002

Apr 1st, 2023, 12:37	#2
KentXRS Junior Member Last Online: Today 14:11 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Moscow	1. there is a setting in climate settings, that closes airflow from outside, check it.(maybe it was activated by mistake) 2. I would advise to replace cabin filter and check if thats helps. 3. If above didnt help, probably there is mailfunction of shutters that regulates airflow from outside, needs to be checked.

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