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VOLVO
OWNERS MANUAL V70, V70R & XC70
WEB EDITION
2006
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Dear Volvo owner
We hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your Volvo. The car has been designed for the safety and comfort of you and your
passengers. Volvo is one of the safest cars in the world. Your Volvo has also been designed to satisfy all current safety and environmental
requirements.
In order to increase your enjoyment of the car, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the equipment, instructions and maintenance
information contained in this owner’s manual.
Thank you for choosing Volvo!
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Introduction
WARNING!
IMPORTANT!
Owner’s Manual
A good way of getting to know your new car
is to read the owner’s manual, ideally before
your first journey. This will give you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with new functions, to see how best to handle the car in
different situations, and to make the best use
of all the car’s features. Please pay attention
to the safety instructions contained in the
manual:
"Warning!" texts indicate where there is a
risk of personal injury in the event of the
instructions not being followed.
"Important!" texts indicate a risk of
damage to the car in the event of the
instructions not being followed.
The equipment described in the owner’s
manual is not present in all models. In
addition to standard equipment, this manual
also describes options (factory fitted equipment) and certain accessories (extra equipment).
NOTE! Volvo cars are adapted for the varying
requirements of different markets, as well as
for national or local legal requirements and
regulations.
The specifications, design features and illustrations in this owner’s manual are not
binding. We reserve the right to make modifications without prior notice.
© Volvo Car Corporation
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Volvo Car Corporation and the environment
Volvo Car Corporation’s
environmental philosophy
Environmental care, safety and quality are the
three core values which influence all operations of the Volvo Car Corporation. We also
believe that our customers share our consideration for the environment.
Your Volvo complies with strict international
environmental standards and is also manufactured in one of the cleanest and most
resource-efficient plants in the world. Volvo
Car Corporation has global certification to
the ISO 14001 environmental standard,
which leads to continuous improvements
within the area of the environment.
EPI (Environmental Product Information) environmental product decla rations are supplied
for all Volvo models. You can now compare
the environmental impact of different models
and engines.
Read more at www.volvocars.com/EPI
Fuel consumption
Volvo cars have competitive fuel consumption ineach of their respective classes. Lower
fuel consumption generally results in lower
emission of the greenhouse gas, carbon
dioxide.
It is possible for the driver to influence fuel
consumption, see page 4.
Efficient emission control
Your Volvo is manufactured following the
concept
that encompasses a clean interior environment as well as highly efficient emission
control. In many cases the exhaust emissions
are well below the applicable standards.
In addition there is a special radiator coating,
PremAir®
ground-level ozone into pure oxygen.
Clean inside and out
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, which can convert hazardous
1. PremAir® is a registered trademark
of Engelhard Corporation.
– a concept
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Volvo Car Corporation and the environment
Clean air in the passenger
compartment
A sophisticated air cleaning system, IAQS
(Interior Air Quality System) ensures that the
air in the passenger compartment is cleaner
than the air outside.
The system consists of an electronic sensor
and a carbon filter. The air intake is closed if
the level of reducing gases and oxidising
gases, e.g. carbon monoxide, becomes too
high, for example in heavy town traffic,
queues and tunnels. The entry of nitrous
oxides, ground-level ozone and hydrocarbons
is prevented by the carbon filter.
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Textile standard
The interior of a Volvo is designed to be
healthy and safe – even for people with
contact allergies and for asthma sufferers.
Extreme attention hasbeen given to choosing
environmentally-compatible materials. This
means that they also fulfil the requirements of
the Öko-Tex 100 ecological standard – a
major advance towards a healthier cabin environment.
Öko-Tex certification covers seatbelts,
carpets, thread and fabrics for example. Even
the leather upholstery undergoes chromium-
1. Option.
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free tanning with natural plant substances
and meets the requirements.
Volvo workshops and the
environment
Regular maintenance carried out by an
authorised Volvo workshop creates the conditions for long service life and low fuel consumption, and contributes to a cleaner
environment. When Volvo’s workshops are
entrusted with the repair and maintenance of
the car, it becomes part of our system. We
make clear environmental demands
regarding the way in which workshops are
designed in order to prevent spills and discharges into the environment, and this
includes the thorough collection and sorting
of the gaseous, liquid and solid waste that
arises in our workshops. Our workshop staff
have the knowledge and the tools required to
guarantee good environmental care.
Reducing environmental impact
You can help reduce environmental impact,
for example, by purchasing eco-labelled car
care products and by servicing and maintaining the car according to the instructions in
the owner’s manual.
The following hints will help you to do your bit
for the environment:
• Ensure that your tyre pressures are
correct. Poorly inflated tyres increase fuel
consumption. If any of the higher tyre
pressures recommended by Volvo are
used then fuel consumption decreases.
• Since a roof rack and ski
box increase air
resistance, leading to
significantly higher fuel
consumption, they
should be removed
immediately after use.
• Remove unnecessary items from the car the greater the load the higher the fuel
consumption.
• Is your car equipped with an engine block
heater? If so, use it for a few hours before
starting from cold to reduce fuel
consumption and exhaust emissions.
• Drive gently! Avoid accelerating and
braking too hard.
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• Drive in the highest gear
possible. Low engine
speeds result in lower
fuel consumption.
• Ease back on the accelerator on downhill
gradients.
• Use engine braking. Take your foot off the
accelerator and change down.
• Avoid idling. Switch off the engine in
traffic queues.
• Always dispose of
environmentally
hazardous waste, such
as batteries and oils, in
an environmentally safe
manner. If uncertain,
consult an authorised Volvo workshop for
advice.
• Service your car regularly.
These hints will help you to reduce your fuel
consumption without increasing your travel
time or lessening the enjoyment of driving.
Apart from being kind to your car, you’ll be
saving money - and the Earth’s resources.
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Contents
Safety 9
Instruments and controls 35
Climate control 65
Interior 77
Locks and alarm 99
Starting and driving 111
Wheels and tyres 147
Car care 157
Maintenance and service 163
Audio (option) 191
Telephone (option) 213
Technical data 229
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Safety
Seatbelts 10
Airbag system 13
Airbags (SRS) 14
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS) 17
Side airbags (SIPS bags) 19
Inflatable Curtain (IC) 21
WHIPS 22
When are the safety systems activated? 24
Inspecting the airbags and inflatable curtains 25
Child safety 26
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Safety
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
Seatbelts
Tensioning the hip strap. The belt must be
positioned low down.
Always use a seatbelt
Heavy braking can have serious consequences if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure
that all passengers use their seatbelts. Otherwise, rear seat passengers may be thrown
forward against thebacks of the front seats in
the event of a collision.
Putting on a seatbelt:
– Pull the belt out slowly and secure it by
pressing the buckle into the lock. A loud
"click" indicates that the belt has locked.
Taking off a seatbelt:
– Press the red lock button and let the belt
retract. If the belt does not retract fully,
feed the belt in by hand so that it does not
hang lose.
The belt locks and cannot be withdrawn:
• If it is pulled out too quickly.
• During braking and acceleration.
• If the car leans heavily.
It is important that the belt lies against the
body so it can provide maximum protection.
Do not lean the backrest too far back. The
seatbelt is designed to protect in a normal
seating position.
Keep the following in mind:
• Do not use clips or anything else that can
prevent the belt from fitting properly.
• Ensure the belt is not twisted or caught
on anything.
• The hip strap must be positioned low
down (not over the abdomen).
• Tension the hip strap over the lap by
pulling the diagonal shoulder belt as illustrated.
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a
seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly,
this may diminish the protection provided
by the airbag in the event of a collision.
Never modify or repair the seatbelts yourself. Contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
If the belt has been subjected to a major
load, such as in a collision, the entire belt
must be replaced. Some of the protective
characteristics of the belt may have been
lost, even if it appears to be undamaged.
Replace the seatbelt if the belt is worn or
damaged. The new seatbelt must be typeapproved and intended for installation in
the same position as the replaced belt.
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Each belt is intended for one person only.
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Seatbelts
Seatbelt reminder
The seatbeltwarning symbol in the combined
instrument panel and above the rearview
mirror comes on until the driver and front seat
passenger buckle their seatbelts. The seatbelt reminder switches off after 6 seconds if
speed is below 10 km/h. If the driver or front
seat passenger have not buckled their seatbelts, the reminder switches on if speed
exceeds 10 km/h and switches off if speed
drops below 5 km/h.
If the seatbelt is released, the function reactivates when speed exceeds 10 km/h.
NOTE! The seatbelt reminder is intended for
an adult sitting in the front seat. If a belt-fitted
child seat is fitted in the front seat, the
seatbelt reminder does not switch on.
Seatbelts and pregnancy
The seatbelt should always be worn during
pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in
the correct way. The diagonal section should
wrap over the shoulder then be routed
between the breasts and to the side of the
belly. The lap section should lay flat over the
thighs and as low as possible under the belly.
It must never be allowed to ride upward.
Remove all slack from the belt and insure that
it fits close to the body without any twists.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers
should adjust their seats and steering wheel
such that they can easily maintain control of
the vehicle as they drive (which means they
must be able to easily operate the foot pedals
and steering wheel). Within this context, they
should strive to position theseat with aslarge
a distance as possible between their belly
and the steering wheel.
Safety
Seatbelts and pregnancy.
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Safety
Seatbelts
Label on seatbelts with seatbelt tensioner.
Seatbelt tensioner
All the seatbelts are equipped with belt tensioners. A mechanism in the belt tensioner
tightens the belt around the body in the event
of a sufficiently violent collision. This provides
more effective restraint for passengers.
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Airbag system
WARNING!
Warning symbol on the
combined instrument panel
The Airbag system1is monitored continuously by the control module and there is a
warning lamp in the combined instrument
panel. This lamp comes on when the ignition
key is turned to position I, II or III. The
symbol goesout after about seven seconds if
the Airbag system
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is working correctly.
Safety
As well as the warning
symbol, a message appears
on the information display. If
the warning symbol malfunctions, the warning triangle
comes on and the message
SRS AIRBAG SERVICE
URGENT appears on the
display. Contact anauthorised
Volvo workshop immediately.
If the warning symbol for the Airbag system remains on or comes on while driving,
it means that the Airbag system is not
functioning fully. The symbol can indicate
a fault in the seatbelt buckle, SIPS, SRS
or IC system. Contact an authorised Volvo
workshop immediately.
1. Includes SRS and seatbelt tensioner,
SIPS and IC.
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Safety
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
Airbags (SRS)
Airbag (SRS) on the driver’s side
The car has an SRS airbag (Supplementary
Restraint System) in the steering wheel to
supplement the protection afforded by the
seatbelt. This airbag is fitted intothe centre of
the steering wheel. The steering wheel is
marked SRS AIRBAG.
The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a
seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly,
this may diminish the protection provided
by the airbag in the event of a collision.
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Passenger airbag (SRS)
The passenger airbag1is fitted folded up
behind a panel above the glovebox. This
panel is marked SRS AIRBAG.
To minimise the risk of injury if the airbag
deploys, passengers must sit as upright
as possible with their feet on the floor and
backs against the backrest. Seatbelts
must be secured.
1. Not all cars have a passenger airbag
(SRS). This can be unselected when
the car is ordered.
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated1.
Never allow a child to stand or sit in front
of the front passenger seat. No one
shorter than 140 cm should sit in the front
passenger seat if the airbag (SRS) is
activated.
Failure to follow the advice given above
can endanger the life of the child.
1. For information on activated/deactivated
airbag (SRS) see page17.
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Airbags (SRS)
WARNING!
Safety
Repairs must only be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Work on the SRS system can cause
malfunction and result in serious personal
injury.
SRS system, left-hand drive.
SRS system
The airbag is equipped with a gas generator.
A sufficiently violent collision trips sensors
and ignites the gas generator, inflating the
airbag with hot gas. To cushion the impact,
the airbag deflates when compressed. When
this occurs, smoke escapes into the car. This
is completely normal. The entire process,
including inflation and deflation of the airbag,
occurs within tenths of a second.
SRS system, right-hand drive.
NOTE! The sensors react differently
depending on the course of the collision and
whether the seatbelts on the driver and
passenger side are used. It is therefore
possible that only one (or none) of the
airbags may inflate in a collision. The SRS
system senses the force of the collision on
the car and adapts accordingly so that one or
more airbags is deployed.
NOTE! The airbags have a function whereby
their capacities are adapted to the collision
force to which the vehicle is subjected.
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Safety
WARNING!
Airbags (SRS)
Location of the passenger airbag in left-hand
drive and right-hand drive cars.
Never interfere with SRS components in
the steering wheel or the panel above the
glovebox.
Objects and accessories must not be
positioned or glued on or near the SRS
AIRBAG panel (above the glovebox) or in
the area affected by a deployed airbag.
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Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)
WARNING!
WARNING!
Indicator showing that the passenger airbag
(SRS) is deactivated.
PACOS (option)
The airbag (SRS) for the front passenger
seat can be deactivated using a switch. This
is necessary if a child seat is to be placed
there for example.
Indicator
A text message in the rearview mirror indicates that the passenger airbag (SRS) is
deactivated.
Switch for PACOS (Passenger Airbag Cut
Off Switch).
Activating/deactivating
The switch is located on the passenger end
of the dashboard and is accessible when the
passenger door is open. Check that the
switch is in the required position. Volvo recommends that that the ignition key is used to
change position. (Other items with a shape
similar to a key can be used.)
Safety
Activated airbag (passenger seat):
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front passenger
seat when the airbag is activated. This
also applies to anyone shorter than
140 cm.
Deactivated airbag (passenger seat):
No one taller than 140 cm should ever sit
in the front passenger seat when the
airbag is deactivated.
Failure to follow the advice given above
can endanger life.
If the car is equipped with a front passenger airbag (SRS), but does not have
PACOS, the airbag will always be activated.
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Safety
WARNING!
Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)
Do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger seat if the text message in the roof
panel indicates that the airbag (SRS) is
deactivated and the airbag warning symbol is displayed in the combined instrument panel. This indicates that there has
been a severe malfunction. Contact an
authorised Volvo workshop as soon as
possible.
Switch for SRS in ON position.
Switch position
ON = Airbag (SRS) activated. With the
switch in this position, persons taller than
140 cm can sit in the front passenger seat,
but never children in a child seat or on a
booster cushion.
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Switch for SRS in OFF position.
OFF = Airbag (SRS) is deactivated. With the
switch in this position, children in a child seat
or on a booster cushion can sit in the front
passenger seat, but never persons taller
than 140 cm.
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Side airbags (SIPS bags)
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
Side airbag locations.
Side airbags (SIPS bags)
A large proportion of the collision force is
transferred by the SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) to the floor, roof, beams, pillars,
and other structural parts of the body. The
side airbags on the driver’s and front passenger seats protect the chest area and are an
important part of the SIPS. The side airbags
are located in the front seat backrests.
Inflated side airbag.
Side airbags are a supplement to the
SIPS system. Always wear a seatbelt.
Repairs must only be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Work on the SIPS system can cause
malfunction and result in serious personal
injury.
Safety
Do not put objects in the area between
the outside of the seat and the door panel,
since this area is required by the side airbag.
Use only Volvo genuine car seat covers, or
seat covers approved by Volvo. Other
seat covers may impede the operation of
the side air bags.
Child seats and side airbags
The side airbag does not diminish the protection provided by the car to children seated in
a child seat or on a booster cushion.
A child seat or booster cushion can be
placed on the front passenger seat provided
that the car does not have an activated1passenger airbag.
1. For information on activated/deacti-
vated airbag (SRS) see page 17.
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Safety
Side airbags (SIPS bags)
Left-hand drive.
SIPS bags
The side airbag is equipped with a gas generator. A sufficiently violent collision trips the
sensors and ignites the gas generator, inflating the side airbag. The airbag inflates
between the occupant and the door panel
and thereby cushions the initial impact while
deflating. The side airbag is only normally
deployed on the side of the collision.
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Right-hand drive.
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Inflatable Curtain (IC)
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
Properties
The inflatable curtain, IC (Inflatable Curtain),
is a supplement to the SIPS system. It is concealed in the headlining along both sides of
the roof and protects both front and rear seat
passengers. The inflatable curtain is activated by sensors in a sufficiently violent collision. When deployed, the inflatable curtain
inflates. The inflatable curtain helps to prevent the driver and passengers from striking
their heads on the inside of the car during a
collision.
Never hang or fasten anything on the roof
handles. The hook is only intended for
light outer garments (not for hard objects
such as umbrellas).
Do not screw or fit anything to the
headlining, door pillars or side panels.
This could compromise the intended
protection. Only use Volvo genuine parts
that are approved for placement in these
areas.
Safety
Do not load the car higher than 50 mm
under the top edge of the side windows.
Otherwise, the intended protection of the
inflatable curtain, which is hidden in the
headlining, may be compromised.
The inflatable curtain is a supplement to
the seatbelts.
Always use a seatbelt.
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Safety
WARNING!
WARNING!
WHIPS
Protection against whiplash
injury – WHIPS
The whiplash protection system (WHIPS)
consists of energy absorbing backrests and
specially designed head restraints for the
front seats. The system is actuated by a rearend collision, where the angle and speed of
the collision, and the nature of the colliding
vehicle all have an influence.
The WHIPS systemis a supplement to the
seatbelts. Always wear your seatbelt.
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Properties of the seat
When the WHIPS system is deployed, the
front seat backrests fall backward to alter the
position of the driver and front seat passenger. This diminishes the risk of whiplash
injury.
Never modify or repair the seat or WHIPS
system yourself. Contact an authorised
Volvo workshop.
WHIPS system and child seats/
booster cushions
The WHIPS system does not diminish the
protection provided by the car to children
seated in a child seat or on a booster cushion.
Correct seating position
For the best possible protection, the driver
and front seat passenger should sit in the
centre of the seat with as little space as possible between the head and the head
restraint.
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WHIPS
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
Do not obstruct the WHIPS
system
Do not squeeze rigid objects between the
rear seat cushion and the front seat backrest. Make sure you do not to obstruct the
function of the WHIPS system.
Safety
If a seat has been subjected to extreme
forces, such as due to a rear collision, the
WHIPS system must be checked by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Part of the WHIPS system’s protective
capacity may have been lost even if the
seats appear to be undamaged. Contact
an authorised Volvo workshop to have the
system checked even after a minor rearend collision.
If a rear seat backrest is folded down, the
corresponding front seat must be moved
forward so that it does not touch the
folded backrest.
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Safety
WARNING!
WARNING!
When are the safety systems activated?
System Triggered
Seatbelt tensioner In a frontal collision and/or side-impact accident.
Airbags (SRS)
Side airbags (SIPS)
Inflatable Curtain IC
Whiplash protection WHIPS In a rear-end collision.
1. The bodywork of the car could be greatly deformed in a collision without airbag deployment. A number of factors such as the rigidity and weight of the
object hit, the speed of the car, the angle of the collision etc. affects how the different safety systems of the car are activated.
If the airbags have been deployed, the following is recommended:
• Have the car transported to an authorised
Volvo workshop. Do not drive with
deployed airbags.
• Let an authorised Volvo workshop replace
components in the car’s safety system.
• Always contact a doctor.
NOTE! The SRS, SIPS, IC and belt tensioner
systems are deployed only once during a
collision.
In a frontal collision
In a side-impact accident
In a side-impact accident1.
The Airbag control unit is located in the
centre console. If the centre console is
drenched with water or other liquid, disconnect the battery cables. Do not
attempt to start the car since the airbags
may deploy. Have the car transported to
an authorised Volvo workshop.
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1
.
Never drive with deployed airbags. They
can make steering difficult. Other safety
systems may also be damaged. The
smoke and dust created when the airbags
are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation after intensive exposure. In case of
irritation, wash with cold water. The rapid
deployment sequence and airbag fabric
may cause friction and skin burns.
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Inspecting the airbags and inflatable curtains
Inspection intervals
The decal on the door pillar(s) shows the
dates (year, month) when you should contact
an authorised Volvoworkshop to inspect and,
if necessary, replace the airbags, belt tensioners and inflatable curtains. If you have
questions concerning the systems, contact
an authorised Volvo workshop.
1. Driver airbag
2. Front passenger airbag
3. Side airbag on the driver’s side
4. Side airbag on the passenger side
5. Inflatable curtain on the driver’s side
6. Inflatable curtain on the passenger side
Safety
This decal is located in the rear left door
opening.
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Safety
WARNING!
Child safety
Children should sit comfortably
and safely
The position of a child in the car and the
choice of equipment is dictated by the child’s
weight and size, for more information see
page 28.
Children who are shorter than 150 cm must
be carried in adequate child protection.
NOTE! Regulations regarding the placement
of children in cars vary from country to
country. Check what laws apply.
Children of all ages and sizes must always sit
correctly secured in the car. Never allow a
child to sit on the knee of a passenger.
Volvo’s own child safety equipment is
designed for your car. Use Volvo genuine
equipment to best ensure that the mounting
points and attachments are correctly positioned and are sufficiently strong.
You may place:
• A child seat or booster cushion on the
front passenger seat, provided the
passenger airbag is not activated1.
• A rear-facing child seat in the rear seat
that uses the back of the front seat as
support.
Airbags (SRS) and child seats are not
compatible.
Child seats and airbags (SRS)
Always place a child in the rear seat if the
passenger airbag (SRS) is activated
in a child seat on the front passenger seat
may suffer serious injury if the airbag deploys.
Persons shorter than 140 cm may only sit
in the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is deactivated.
1
. Achild
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1. For information on activated/deactivated airbag (SRS) see page 17.
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Child safety
WARNING!
Safety
Location of airbag decal in door opening on
front passenger side.
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.
Failure to follow this advice could
endanger the life of the child.
1. For information on activating/deactivating
the airbag (SRS), see page 17.
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Decal located on dashboard end face. Decal located on dashboard end face.
(Australia only).
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Safety
Child safety
Placement of children in the car
Weight/age Front seat Outer rear seat Centre rear seat
<10 kg
(0–9
months)
9–18 kg
(9–36
months)
Alternatives:
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03160
Rear-facing child seat, secured with Isofix
mounting.
L1: Type approval no. E5 03162
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt and mounting strap.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03135
Alternatives:
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03161
Rear-facing child seat, secured with Isofix
mounting.
L1: Type approval no. E5 03163
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt and mounting strap.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03135
Alternatives:
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt and support legs.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03160
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
Isofix mounting and support legs.
L1: Type approval no. E5 03162
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt, support legs and straps.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03135
Alternatives:
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt and support legs.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03161
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
Isofix mounting and support legs.
L1: Type approval no. E5 03163
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt, support legs and straps.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03135
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt, support legs and straps.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03135
Rear-facing child seat, secured with
seatbelt, support legs and straps.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03135
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Child safety
Weight/age Front seat Outer rear seat Centre rear seat
15–36 kg
(3–12
years)
Booster cushion with or without backrest.
1
L
: Type approval no. E5 03139
Alternatives:
Booster cushion with or without
backrest.
1
: Type approval no. E5 03139
L
Integrated booster cushion.
2
B
: Type approval no. E5 03159
1. L: Suitable for certain child seats as listed in the specified type approval. Child seats can be vehicle-specific, limited, semi-universal or universal.
2. B: Integrated and approved for this age group.
Booster cushion with or without
backrest.
L1: Type approval no. E5 03139
Safety
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Safety
WARNING!
Child safety
Integrated booster cushion
(option)
Volvo’s integrated booster cushion for the
outer rear seats is specially designed to provide optimum safety for children.
Combined with the regular seatbelts, the
booster cushion is approved for children
weighing between 15 and 36 kg.
Never place a child in a child seat or on a
booster cushion in the front seat if the airbag (SRS) is activated.
No one shorter than 140 cm should sit in
the front passenger seat if the airbag
(SRS) is activated
Failure to follow the advice given above
can endanger the life of the child.
1. For information on activated/deactivated
airbag (SRS) see page 17.
1
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Child safety
WARNING!
WARNING!
Safety
Check that:
• The seatbelt is locked.
• The seatbelt is in contact with the child’s
body and is not slack or twisted, and that
the belt is positioned correctly across the
shoulder.
• The hip strap is low across the hips for
optimum protection.
• The belt does not touch the child’s throat
or lie below the shoulder.
• Carefully adjust the position of the head
restraint to suit the child.
Raising the booster cushion
– Pull the handle to raise the booster
cushion (1).
– Grasp the cushion with both hands and
push it backwards (2).
– Push until it locks in place (3).
The booster cushion mustbe in the locked
position before the child is placed there.
Repair or replacement should only be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop.
Do not make any modifications or additions to the booster cushion.
If an integrated booster cushion has been
subjected to a major load, such as in
conjunction with a collision, the entire
booster cushion must be replaced. Even if
the booster cushion appears to be
undamaged, it may not afford the same
level of protection. The booster cushion
must also be replaced if it is heavily worn.
Lowering the booster cushion
– Pull the handle (1).
– Lower the seat and press until it locks (2).
NOTE! Remember to stow away the booster
cushion before lowering the rear seat
backrest.
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Safety
WARNING!
Child safety
Fitting a child seat
Volvo has child safety products that are
designed for and tested by Volvo.
When using other products that are available
on the market, it is important to read the fitting
instructions included with the product.
• Do not attach the straps for the child seat
to the horizontal adjustment bar, springs,
rails or beams under the seat. Sharp
edges can damage the straps.
• Allow the back of the child seat to rest
against the dashboard. This applies to
cars without a passenger airbag, or
where the airbag is deactivated.
Never place the child seat in the front seat
if the car is equipped with an activated
front passenger airbag. If problems arise
when fitting child safety products, contact
the manufacturer for clearer instructions.
1
ISOFIX fixture system for child
seats (option)
The outer rear seats have ISOFIX attachment
points for child seats. Contact a Volvo dealer
for further information on child safety equipment.
1. For information on activated/deactivated
airbag (SRS), see page 17.
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Child safety
WARNING!
WARNING!
Extra seat (option)
The extra seat is suitable for two children,
each weighing between15 and 36 kg and up
to max. 140 cm tall. The maximum total
weight is 72 kg.
Folding up
– Remove the cargo area cover if your car is
so equipped.
– Fold the backrest section forwards until it
locks in place.
– Fold the seat cushion forwards.
Lowering
– Fold the seat cushion rearwards.
– Pull the backrest section’s handle to open
it and then fold it downwards.
If your car is fitted with an extra seat then
the tailgate must be equipped with a lock
cylinder. Unlocking from the outside can
now take place in the normal way (key in
driver’s door and/or with the remote control) as well as by using the key in the tailgate lock cylinder.
The child safety locks in the tailgate must
be activated, in order to prevent a child
accidentally opening the tailgate from the
inside.
When the extra seat is being used, both of
the rear seat backrests must be in the
raised position, the safety net removed,
and the child safety lock open. This is to
enable the child to leave the car in the
event of an accident.
If your car is fitted with a steel mesh then,
without exception, this must be removed
before the extra seat is used.
Safety
If you must take the cargo area cover along
on a trip while using the extra seat in the
cargo area, proceed as follows:
– Fold both backrests of the backseat into a
more upright position (see page 90).
– Carefully position the detached cargo
area cover between the rear seat
backrests and the extra seat. Fold up the
extra seat’s head restraint.
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Safety
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Instruments and controls
Overview, left-hand drive cars 36
Overview, right-hand drive cars 38
Combined instrument panel 40
Indicator and warning symbols 41
Information display 44
Switches in the centre console 46
Lighting panel 49
Left-hand stalk switch 50
Right-hand stalk switch 51
Trip computer 53
Cruise control (option) 54
Parking brake, electric socket/cigarette lighter 56
Steering wheel adjustment 58
Power windows 59
Rearview mirror, door mirrors and side windows 61
Power sunroof (option) 63
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Instruments and controls
Overview, left-hand drive cars
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Overview, left-hand drive cars
Control panel in the driver’s door
1. Fog lamps................................................................................page 49
2. Headlamps, position/parking lights....................................page 49
3. Rear fog lamp..........................................................................page 49
4. Direction indicators, beam selection..................................page 50
5. Cruise control .........................................................................page 54
6. Horn .......................................................................................................–
7. Combined instrument panel ................................................page 40
8. Keypad for telephone/audio.......................... page 214/page 198
9. Windscreen wipers................................................................page 52
10. Parking brake (handbrake)...................................................page 56
11. Switch panel............................................................................page 46
12. Climate control .....................................................page 68, page 70
13. Audio system........................................................................ page 192
14. Electrical socket, cigarette lighter.......................................page 47
15. Hazard warning flashers.......................................................page 48
16. Glovebox..................................................................................page 86
17. Panel vents ..............................................................................page 67
Instruments and controls
18. Display......................................................................................page 44
19. Temperature gauge................................................................page 40
20. Odometer, trip odometer/cruise control ..........page 40/page 54
21. Speedometer..........................................................................page 40
22. Direction indicators................................................................page 50
23. Tachometer..............................................................................page 40
24. Outside temperature, clock, gear position.......................page 40
25. Fuel gauge...............................................................................page 40
26. Indicator and warning symbols...........................................page 41
27. Panel vents..............................................................................page 67
28. Instrument lighting .................................................................page 49
29. Headlamp levelling ................................................................page 49
30. Lighting panel .........................................................................page 49
31. Reading lamps........................................................................page 81
32. Interior lighting........................................................................page 81
33. Control, sunroof......................................................................page 63
34. Seatbelt reminder ..................................................................page 61
35. Rearview mirror.......................................................................page 61
36. Lock button, for all doors .................................................. page 103
37. Blocking power windows in the rear doors......................page 60
38. Controls, power windows....................................................page 59
39. Controls, power door mirrors..............................................page 61
40. Active chassis, Four-C (V70 R)......................page 48, page 123
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Instruments and controls
Overview, right-hand drive cars
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Overview, right-hand drive cars
Control panel in the driver’s door
1. Rear fog lamp..........................................................................page 49
2. Headlamps, position/parking lights....................................page 49
3. Fog lamps................................................................................page 49
4. Windscreen wipers................................................................page 52
5. Keypad for telephone/audio.......................... page 214/page 198
6. Horn ..........................................................................................page 40
7. Combined instrument panel .............................................................–
8. Cruise control .........................................................................page 54
9. Direction indicators, beam selection..................................page 52
10. Parking brake (handbrake)...................................................page 56
11. Electrical socket, cigarette lighter.......................................page 47
12. Climate control .....................................................page 68, page 70
13. Audio system........................................................................ page 192
14. Switch panel............................................................................page 46
15. Hazard warning flashers.......................................................page 48
16. Glovebox..................................................................................page 86
17. Panel vents ..............................................................................page 67
Instruments and controls
18. Indicator and warning symbols...........................................page 41
19. Fuel gauge...............................................................................page 40
20. Outside temperature, clock, gear position.......................page 40
21. Tachometer..............................................................................page 40
22. Direction indicators................................................................page 50
23. Speedometer..........................................................................page 40
24. Odometer, trip odometer/cruise control ..........page 40/page 54
25. Temperature gauge................................................................page 40
26. Display......................................................................................page 44
27. Panel vents..............................................................................page 67
28. Lighting panel .........................................................................page 49
29. Headlamp levelling ................................................................page 49
30. Instrument lighting .................................................................page 49
31. Reading lamps........................................................................page 81
32. Interior lighting........................................................................page 81
33. Control, sunroof......................................................................page 63
34. Seatbelt reminder ..................................................................page 61
35. Rearview mirror.......................................................................page 61
36. Lock button, for all doors .................................................. page 103
37. Blocking power windows in the rear doors......................page 60
38. Controls, power windows....................................................page 59
39. Controls, power door mirrors..............................................page 61
40. Active chassis, Four-C (V70 R)......................page 46, page 123
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Instruments and controls
Combined instrument panel
1. Temperature gauge
Displays the temperature of the engine cooling system. If the temperature is abnormally
high and the needle enters the red zone, a
message is shown in the display. Bear in
mind that extra lamps in front of the radiator
grille reduce the cooling capacity at high outside temperature and high engine loads.
2. Display
Information and warning messages are
shown in the display.
3. Speedometer
Shows the speed of the car.
4. Trip odometer, T1 and T2
The trip odometers are used for measuring
short distances. The right-hand digit displays
tenths of a kilometre. Press the button for
more than 2 seconds to reset. Switch
between trip odometers with one quick press
of the button.
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5. Cruise control indicator
See page 54.
6. Odometer
The odometer indicates the total distance the
car has travelled.
7. Main beam on/off
8. Warning symbol
If a fault arises, the symbol lights up and a
message is shown in the display.
9. Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (RPM). Do not allow the
needle of the tachometer to enter the red
field.
10. Automatic gearbox indicator
The selected gearshift programme is displayed here. If you have Geartronic automatic
gearbox and drive using the manual function,
the current manual gear is displayed.
11. Outside temperature gauge
Displays outside temperature. When the temperature lies between +2 °C to –5 °C, a
snowflake symbol is shown in the display.
This symbol serves as a warning for slippery
road surfaces. When the car is or was stationary, the outside temperature gauge may
display a higher reading than the actual temperature.
12. Clock
Turn the button to set the clock.
13. Fuel gauge
When the lamp in the instrument panel lights,
approximately 8 litres of usable fuel remain in
the tank.
14. Indicator and warning symbols
15. Direction indicators – left/right
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Indicator and warning symbols
Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
All indicator and warning symbols1light up
when the ignition key is turned to position II
before starting. This is to check that the symbols/lights are working. When the engine
starts, all the symbols should go out except
the handbrake symbol, which extinguishes
when the handbrake is released.
If the engine does not start
within five seconds,all symbols
extinguish except the symbols
for afault in the car’s emissions
system and for low oil pressure.
Certain symbols may have no
function, depending on the car’s specifications.
1. With certain engine variants the
symbol for low oil pressure is not lit.
Warning symbols in the centre of
the instrument panel
These symbols are lit with a red or
amber glow depending on the
severity of the fault.
Red symbol:
– Stop the car! Read the message in the
display.
Symbol and message text are visible until the
fault has been rectified.
Yellow symbol:
– Read the message in the display.
Remedy!
The message text is cleared using the READ
button, see page 44, or disappears automatically after 2 minutes.
When the message text "TIME FOR
REGULAR SERVICE" is shown, the symbol
lamp and message text are cleared using the
READ button, or disappear automatically after
2 minutes.
ABS fault
If the ABS symbol lights, the ABS
system is not functioning. The car’s
normal braking system continues to
work, but without the ABS function.
– Stop the car in a safe place and switch off
the engine. Restart the engine.
• If the warning symbol goes out, continue
driving. It was an indicator error.
• If the warning symbol remains lit, drive to
an authorised Volvo workshop to have the
ABS system checked.
Fault in brake system
If the BRAKE symbol lights, the
brake fluid level may be too low.
Stop the car in a safe place and
check the brake fluid reservoir level.
• If the reservoir level is below MIN, the car
should not be driven further. Have it
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Instruments and controls
WARNING!
Indicator and warning symbols
towed to an authorised Volvo workshop
to have the brake system checked.
If the BRAKE and ABS warning
symbols light at the same time, there
may be a problem in the brake force
distribution.
Stop the car in a safe place and
switch off the engine. Restart the
engine.
• If both symbols go out, it was an indicator
error.
• If the warning symbols remain lit, check
the brake fluid reservoir level.
• If the reservoir level is below MIN, the car
should not be driven further. Have it
towed to an authorised Volvo workshop to
have the brake system checked.
• If the brake fluid level is normal and the
lamps remain lit, carefully drive the car to
the nearest authorised Volvo workshop to
have the brake system checked.
If the BRAKE and ABS warning symbols
light at the same time, there is a risk that
the rear end will have a tendency to slide
during heavy braking.
Seatbelt reminder
This lamp lights until the driver buckles up.
Low oil pressure
If the lamp lights while driving,
engine oil pressure is too low. Stop
the engine immediately and check
the oil level. If the lamp lights but the
oil level is normal, stop the car andcontact an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Fault in car’s emissions system
Drive to an authorised Volvo work-
shop to have the system checked.
Fault in SRS
If a fault in the SRS system is
detected the warning symbol will
remain lit or light up while driving.
Drive to an authorised Volvo workshop to have the system checked.
Alternator not charging
If this lamp lights while driving, there
is probably a fault in the electrical
system. Contact an authorised
Volvo workshop.
Engine preheater (diesel)
This lamp indicates engine preheating. You can start the car when the
lamp switches off. Applies to diesel
cars only.
Parking brake applied
The lamp comes on when the parking brake is applied. Always pull the
parking brake lever up to its top
position.
NOTE! The lamp comes on as soon as the
parking brake lever reaches position (notch)
one.
Rear fog lamp
This lamp lights when the fog lamp
is on.
Trailer indicator lamp
Flashes when the direction indicators of the car and trailer are used. If
the lamp does not flash, one of the
direction indicator lamps on the
trailer or car is defective.
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Indicator and warning symbols
WARNING!
Instruments and controls
Stability systems STC and
1
DSTC
The STC/DSTC system contains several different functions that are described in more
detail on page 123.
The symbol lights and goes out again
after approx. two seconds
The symbol is lit for a system check
when the car is started.
The symbol flashes
The SC function acts to prevent the
car’s drive wheels from spinning.
The TC function acts to improve the
car’s traction.
The AYC function acts to prevent skidding.
The warning symbol shines with a
steady amber glow
TRACTION CONTROL
TEMPORARILY OFF is shown in
the information displaytogether with
the symbol.
The TC function has been temporarily suppressed because the brake temperature is
too high.
1. Option in certain markets. Standard
on V70 R.
Automatic reactivation of the function takes
place when the brake temperature has
returned to normal.
The warning symbol shines with a
steady amber glow
ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED
appears in the information display
together with the symbol. The STC
or DSTC systemhas been switched
off because of a fault.
– Stop the car in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
– Restart the engine.
If the warning symbol remains lit, drive to an
authorised Volvo workshop to have the
system checked.
Fault in the STC/DSTC systems
A symbol that lights and shines with
a constant glow and the message
"ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED"
displayed without any of the systems
being switched off is an indication ofa system
fault.
– Stop the car in a safe place and switch off
the engine. Restart the engine.
If the warning symbol goes out, the fault was
temporary and it is not necessary to visit a
workshop.
If the warning symbol remains lit, drive to an
authorised Volvo workshop to have the
system checked.
Under normal driving conditions, the
STC/DSTC system improves the car’s
road safety, but this is not an indication to
increase speed. Always follow normal
safety precautions for cornering and
driving on slippery surfaces.
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Instruments and controls
Information display
Messages in the display
A message appears in the display whenever
a warning or indicator symbol comes on.
Once you have read and understood the
message, press the READ button (A). Read
messages are then erased from the display
and stored in a memory. Messages regarding
faults remain in the memory until the fault has
been remedied.
Very serious fault messages cannot be
erased from the display. They remain in the
display until the fault is remedied.
Messages stored in the memory can be read
again. Press the READ button (A) to see
stored messages. Scroll through the mes-
sages stored in the memory by pressing the
READ button.
Press the READ button to return read messages to the memory.
NOTE! If a warning message interrupts when
you are in the trip computer menu or wish to
use the telephone, you must first
acknowledge the message by pressing the
READ button (A).
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Instruments and controls
Information display
Message Specification
STOP SAFELY Stop and switch off the engine. Serious risk of damage.
STOP ENGINE Stop and switch off the engine. Serious risk of damage.
SERVICE URGENT Take your car in for service immediately.
SEE MANUAL Consult your owner’s manual.
SERVICE REQUIRED Take your car in for service as soon as possible.
FIX NEXT SERVICE Have your car checked at the next service interval.
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE When this message is shown, the car is due for a service. When the message is displayed is
affected by the distance travelled, number of months since last service and engine running
time.
OIL LEVEL LOW
OIL LEVEL LOW
OIL LEVEL LOW
OIL LEVEL LOW
1
– FILL OIL
2
– STOP SAFELY
2
– STOP ENGINE
2
– SEE MANUAL
SOOT FILTER FULL – SEE MANUAL
1. Displayed together with yellow warning triangle.
2. Displayed together with red warning triangle.
3. Only applies to engine variants with oil level sensor.
3
Low engine oil level. Check and remedy as soon as possible. See page 169 for more
information.
3
3
Low engine oil level. Stop the car safely and check the oil level. See page 169.
Low engine oil level. Stop the car safely, switch off the engine and check the oil level. See
page 169.
3
Low engine oil level. Stop the car safely, switch off the engine and check the oil level. See
page 169.
1
Diesel particle filter requires regeneration. See page 115.
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Instruments and controls
WARNING!
Switches in the centre console
NOTE! The order of the buttons may vary.
Active chassis, Four-C (option)
Press the button to select
chassis setting Comfort or
Sport, see page 124. The
information display shows the
current setting for
10 seconds.
BLIS (Blind Spot Information
System) (option)
Press the button to deactivate
or reactivate the function. See
page 144 for further information.
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STC/DTSC system
This button is used to reduce
or reactivate the functions of
the STC/DSTC system.
When the LED in the button is
lit, the STC/DSTC system is
activated (assuming there is
no fault).
NOTE! Hold the button
depressed for at least half a
second toreduce the function
of the STC/DSTC system. The LED in the
button goes out and the text "STC/DSTC
SPIN CONTROL OFF" is shown in the
display.
1. Option in certain markets. Standard
on V70 R.
1
Deactivate the system if you must use a
wheel with different dimensions.
The STC/DSTC system is reactivated when
the engine is restarted.
Keep in mind that car’s driving characteristics may change if you deactivate the
STC/DSTC system.
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Switches in the centre console
Instruments and controls
Child safety locks in the rear
doors (option)
Use thisbutton to activateor
deactivate the electric child
safety locks in the rear
doors. The ignition key must
be in position I or II. When
the child safety locks are
activated, the LED in the button lights. A message is shown on the display when the child
safety locks are activated or deactivated.
Electric socket/Cigarette lighter
(option)
The electric socket can be
used for various 12 V acces-
sories, e. g. mobile phone or
a cooler box.
The ignition key must be at
least in position I so that the
socket can supply power.
The cigarette lighter is activated by pressing
in the button. Once the lighter has been
heated, the button pops out again. Pull out
the lighter touse it. For safety reasons,always
keep the cover in place when the socket is
not in use. Maximum current tap 10 A.
Retractable power door mirrors
(option)
This button is used to fold in
the door mirrors if they are
folded out or to foldthem out
if they are folded in.
Do as follows if a door mirror
has been accidentally folded
in or out:
– Manually fold the door mirror forward as
far as possible.
– Turn the ignition key to position II.
– Fold the door mirror inward and then
outward using the button. The door
mirrors have now returned to their original
fixed positions.
Parking assistance (option)
The system is always activated when the car is
started. Press the button to
deactivate/reactivate parking assistance. See also
page 126.
Deactivation of the deadlocks
and detectors
Use this button when you
wish to switch off the deadlock function (doors cannot
be opened from the inside
when locked). This button
can also be used when
deactivating the alarm system movement and
tilt detectors
by ferry. The LED lights when the functions
are deactivated.
1
– e.g. whentransporting thecar
Auxiliary lamps (accessory)
Use this button if you want
the auxiliary lamps of the car
to light together with the
main beam or to deactivate
this function. The LED in the
button is lit when the func-
tion is active.
1. Option
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Instruments and controls
Switches in the centre console
Active chassis, Four-C (V70 R)
Press one of the buttons to select Comfort,
Sport or Advanced mode. For further information, see page 124.
Hazard warning flashers
Use the hazard warning flashers (all direction
indicators flash) when the car is stopped
where it could be a traffic hazard or obstruction. Press the button to activate the function.
NOTE! Regulations regarding the use of
hazard warning flashers vary from country to
country.
Door mirror and rear window
defrosters
Use the defroster to
remove ice and misting
from the rear window
and door mirrors. Press
the switch to start
defrosting the rear
window and door mirrors. The LED in the
switch comes on.
Defrosting is automati-
cally disconnected after about 12 minutes.
Heated front seats
See page 68 or
page 71 for further
information.
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Lighting panel
Instruments and controls
Headlamp levelling
The load in the car changes the vertical alignment of the headlamp beam, which could
dazzle oncoming motorists. Avoid this by
adjusting the height of the beam.
– Turn the ignition key to position II.
– Turn the headlamp control (1) to one of
the end positions.
– Roll the control up or down (3) to raise or
lower beam alignment.
1
Cars with Bi-Xenon headlamps
matic headlamp levelling, so there is no
control (3).
1. Option.
have auto-
Position/parking lamps
The position lamps/parking lamps can be
switched on irrespective of ignition key position.
– Turn the headlamp control (1) to the
centre position.
In ignition key position II the position lamps/
parking lamps are always on. The number
plate lighting is switched on at the same time
as the position lamps/parking lamps.
Headlamps
Automatic dipped beam
Dipped beam comes on automatically when
the ignition key is turned to position II, except
when the headlamp control (1) is in the
centre position. If necessary the automatic
dipped beam can be deactivated by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Manual dipped beam (certain countries)
– Turn the ignition key to position II.
– Turn the headlamp control (1) clockwise
to the end position.
Main beam
– Turn the ignition key to position II.
– Turn the headlamp control (1) clockwise
to the end position.
– Move the left-hand stalk switch towards
the steering wheel to the end position
and release it, see page 50.
Fog lamp
NOTE! Regulations for use of fog lamps vary
from country to country.
Front fog lamps (option)
The front foglamps can be switched on along
with the headlamps or the position lamps/
parking lamps.
– Press the button (2).
The LED in the button (2) lights when the
front fog lamps are switched on.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp can only be switched on
with the headlamps or the front fog lamps.
– Press the button (4).
The rear fog lamp indicator symbol in the
combined instrument panel and the LED in
the button (4) come on when the rear fog
lamp is switched on.
Instrument lighting
The instrument lighting is switched on when
the ignition key is in position II and the headlamp control (1) is inone of the end positions.
The lighting is automatically dimmed during
the day and can be controlled manually at
night.
– Roll the control up or down (5) for
brighter or dimmer lighting.
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Instruments and controls
Left-hand stalk switch
Stalk switch positions
1. Short flash sequence, direction
indicators
2. Continuous flash sequence, direction
indicators
3. Main beam flash
4. Switching, main and dipped beam, and
home safe lighting
Direction indicators
Continuous flash sequence
– Move the stalk switch up or down to end
position (2).
The stalk switch remains in its end position
and is moved back manually, or automatically
by steering wheel movement.
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Short flash sequence
– Move the stalk switch up or down to
position (1) and release.
When the stalk switch is released it returns to
its start position and the direction indicators
are switched off.
Switching, main and dipped
beam
The ignition keymust be in position II for main
beam to be switched on.
– Turn the headlamp control clockwise to
the end position, see page 49.
– Move the stalk switch towards the
steering wheel to the end position (4) and
release.
Main beam flash
– Move the stalk switch gently towards the
steering wheel to position (3).
Main beam comes on until the stalk switch is
released.
Home safe lighting
Some of the exterior lighting can be kept
switched on and works as home safe lighting
after the car has been locked. The time delay
is 30 seconds
90 seconds by an authorised Volvo workshop.
1. Factory settings.
1
, but can be changed to 60 or
– Remove the key from the ignition switch.
– Move the stalk switch towards the
steering wheel to the end position (4) and
release.
– Get out of the car and lock the door.
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Right-hand stalk switch
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
Instruments and controls
Windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers are turned
off when the stalk switch is in position 0.
If the stalk switch is moved
upwards, the wipers swipe one
stoke at a time for as long as the stalk switch
is held up.
Intermittent wiping
You can adjust and set a suitable
speed for intermittent wiping.
Rotate the ring (1) clockwise to increase
wiper stroke frequency. Rotate the ring anticlockwise to decrease wiper stroke frequency.
The wipers sweep at normal speed.
The wipers sweep at high speed.
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers are cleaning the windscreen. The
windscreen must be wet when the windscreen wipers are operating.
Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor automatically activates the
windscreen wipers based on how much
water it detects on the windscreen. The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted
using the ring (1).
– Turn the ring clockwise to increase sensi-
tivity or anticlockwise to decrease sensitivity, (there is an extra swipe when the
ring is turned clockwise).
On/Off
When activating the rain sensor, the ignition
key must be in position I or II and the windscreen wiper stalk switch must be in
position 0.
To activate the rain sensor:
– press the button (2). An LED in the
button comes on to indicate that the rain
sensor is active.
To turn the rain sensor off, either:
– press the button (2) or
– press the stalk switch downward to
another wiper programme. If the stalk
switch is raised, the rain sensor will
remain active, the wipers make an extra
sweep and then return to rain sensor
mode when the stalk switch is released
back to position 0.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated
when the key is removed from the ignition
switch or five minutes after the ignition is
switched off.
In an automatic car wash:
Turn off the rain sensor by pressing
button (2) while the ignition key is in
position I or II. Otherwise, the windscreen
wipers may start and be damaged.
Windscreen washer
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel to
activate the windscreen washer.
Headlamp washer
(option on certain markets)
Use of the windscreen washer automatically
activates the headlamp washer.
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Instruments and controls
Right-hand stalk switch
High-pressure wash of the headlamps consumes a great deal of washer fluid. To save
fluid, the headlamps are only washed every
fifth time (within a ten minute period). If ten
minutes have elapsed since the last windscreen washing, the headlamps receive a
high-pressure wash the next time the windscreen is washed.
Reduced washing
If only approx. one litre of washer fluid
remains in the reservoir, the supply to the
headlamps is cut off in order to prioritise
cleaning of the windscreen.
Windscreen washer and
headlamp washer (V70 R)
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to
start the windscreen and headlamp washers.
Wiper/washer function – rear window.
Rear window washer and wiper
Move the lever forward to start the rear
window washer.
1. Rear window wiper – intermittent wiping
2. Rear window wiper – normal speed
Wiper – reversing
If you put the car in reverse when the windscreen wiper is engaged, the rear window
wiper will be set to intermittent mode
rear window wiper is already set to normal
speed, this function will not be altered.
1
. If the
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1. This function – intermittent wiping
when reversing – can be deactivated.
Contact an authorised Volvo
workshop.
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Trip computer
Instruments and controls
Controls
To access the trip computer information, you
must turn the ring (B) in steps, either forward
or backward. By turning again, you return to
the starting point.
NOTE! If a warning message interrupts while
you are using the trip computer, you must first
acknowledge the message by pressing the
READ button (A) to return to the trip
computer.
Functions
The trip computer displays the following
information:
• Average speed
• Speed in miles per hour
• Current fuel consumption
• Average fuel consumption
• Range to empty fuel tank
Average speed
The average speed since the last reset
(RESET). When the ignition is switched off,
the average speed is stored and used as the
basis of the new value when you continue
driving. This can be reset with the RESET
button (C) on the lever.
Speed in miles per hour
Current speed is displayed in mph.
Current fuel consumption
Continuous information on current fuel consumption, calculated each second. The figure
in the display is updated every couple of seconds. When the car is stationary, "----" is
shown in the display.
NOTE! There may be a slight error in the
reading if a fuel-driven heater is used.
1
1
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the last
reset (RESET). The average fuel consumption isstored when the ignitionis switched off
and remains until reset with the RESET
button (C) on the lever.
NOTE! There may be a slight error in the
reading if a fuel-driven heater is used.
Range to empty fuel tank
The range to empty is calculated based on
the average fuel consumption over the last
30 km. When the range to empty is shorter
than 20 km then "----" is shown in the display.
NOTE! There may be a slight error in the
reading if fuel consumption is changed dueto
a change in driving style or if a fuel-driven
heater is used for example.
1. Certain countries
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Instruments and controls
V70, XC70
V70 R
Cruise control (option)
Increasing or decreasing speed
– Increase or decrease the speed by
pressing and holding + or —. The speed
of the car when the button is released is
set as the new speed.
– A brief press (less than half a second) on
+ or — changes the speed by one km/h.
NOTE! A temporary increase in speed (less
than one minute) using the accelerator, such
as whileovertaking, does not affect the cruise
control setting. When you release the accelerator, the car will return to the programmed
speed.
Activating
The controls for cruise control are to the left
of the steering wheel.
Setting the desired speed:
– Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE is
shown on the combined instrument panel.
– Touch + or — to lock the vehicle speed.
CRUISE-ON appears on the combined
instrument panel.
Cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds
below 30 km/h or above 200 km/h.
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Temporary disengagement
Press 0 to disengage the cruise control temporarily. CRUISE will be shown on the combined instrument panel. The speed set earlier
is stored in the memory.
The cruise control is also temporarily disengaged when:
• The brake pedal or clutch pedal is
depressed.
• Speed falls below 30 km/h when
travelling uphill.
• The gear selector is moved to position N.
• Wheel spin or wheel lock-up occurs.
• A temporary increase in speed lasts
longer than one minute.
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Cruise control (option)
Return to the set speed
Press this button to resume the previously set speed. CRUISE-ON
appears on the combined instrument panel.
Disengaging
Press CRUISE to disengage the cruise control. CRUISE-ON goes out on the combined
instrument panel.
Instruments and controls
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Instruments and controls
Parking brake, electric socket/cigarette lighter
– Release the foot brake and make sure
that the car is stationary.
– Move the gear selector into position:
1 for manual gearbox
P for automatic transmission.
Parking on a hill:
• If the car is parked uphill, turn the wheels
away from the kerb.
• If the car is parked downhill, turn the
wheels toward the kerb.
Release the parking brake:
– Press the foot brake down firmly.
– Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,
Parking brake (handbrake)
The lever is located between the front seats.
The parking brake operates on the rear
wheels when it is applied. The warning
symbol in the combined instrument panel
comes on when the parking brake is applied.
Always pull the lever up to its top position.
NOTE! The lamp comes on as soon as the
parking brake lever is pulled to position
(notch) one.
Apply the parking brake:
– Press the foot brake down firmly.
– Pull the parking brake lever up to its top
position.
press the button, release the parking
brake lever and release the button.
Electric socket/socket for
cigarette lighter
The cover should always be in position if the
socket is not in use as a power source or as
a cigarette lighter socket.
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Parking brake, electric socket/cigarette lighter
Electric socket/cigarette lighter,
rear seat
The electric socket can be used for various
12 V accessories, such as a mobile phone or
a cooler box. Maximum current tap 10 A.
The ignition key must be at least in position I
so that the socket can supply power.
The cigarette lighter is activated by pushing
in the button. Once the lighter has been
heated, the button pops out again. Pull out
the lighter to use it.
For reasons of safety, always keep the cover
in place when the socket is not in use.
Instruments and controls
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Instruments and controls
WARNING!
Steering wheel adjustment
The steering wheel can be adjusted both vertically and front-rear. Press down the control
on the left-hand side of the steering column.
Then adjustthe steering wheel tothe position
that suits you best. Press the control back
into place to lock the steering wheel. If this is
difficult, press the steering wheel slightly
while pressing the control back.
Adjust the steering wheel before driving,
never while driving. Ensure that the
steering wheel is locked.
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Power windows
WARNING!
WARNING!
Instruments and controls
The power windows are operated using the
controls in the door armrests. The ignition key
must be turned to position I or position II for
the power windows to work. Once you finish
driving and remove the ignition key, the
windows can still be opened or closed as
long as the front doors remain closed.
Open a window by depressing the front of
the control,and close itby pulling up the front
of the control.
Make sure that children’s or other
passengers’ hands areclear when closing
the windows by remote control.
Power windows in the front
doors
Windows can be opened or closed from the
front seat two ways.
– Press the control (A) gently downward or
pull it gently upward. The power windows
are raised or lowered as long as you hold
the control.
– Press the control (A) all the way down or
pull it all the way up, and then release.
The windows then open or close automatically. Movement is stopped if the window
is blocked in any way.
NOTE! The function auto up for the
passenger side is only available in certain
markets.
Controls (B) to operate windows in the rear
doors.
If there are children in the car:
Remember to switch off the supply to the
power windows by removing the ignition
key if the driver leaves the car.
Make sure that children’s and other
passengers’ hands areclear when closing
the windows.
If the rear door windows are operated
from the driver’s door:
Check that none of the rear seat
passengers are in danger of getting their
hands caught when closing the windows.
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Instruments and controls
Power windows
Blocking power windows in the
rear doors
The rear power windows can be blocked
using the switch on the driver’s door control
panel.
The LED in the switch is unlit
The rear door windows can be operated both
with the control on each rear door and with
the controls on the driver’s door.
The LED in the switch is lit
The rear door windows can only be operated
from the driver’s door.
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Power window in the front
passenger seat
The control for the power window at the front
passenger seat operates that window only.
Power windows in the rear doors
The rear door windows can be operated with
the controls on the doors and the switch on
the driver’s door. If the LED in the switch for
blocking power windows in the rear doors
(located in the driver’s door control panel) is
lit, the rear door windows can only be operated from the driver’s door.
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Rearview mirror, door mirrors and side windows
A
B
WARNING!
IMPORTANT!
Interior rearview mirror
A: normal position.
B: dimming position. Use this if the glow from
car headlamps behind irritate causes irritation.
Certain models have an auto-dim. Dimming
occurs automatically based on comparative
light relationships. An authorised Volvo workshop can adjust the sensitivity.
Seatbelt reminder
The seatbelt warning symbol remains lit in the
top edge of the rearview mirror until the driver
buckles up.
Door mirrors
The controls for adjusting the two door mirrors are at the front of the driver’s door armrest.
Press the L or R button (L = left door mirror,
R = right door mirror). The LED in the button
lights.
Adjust the position with the adjustment control in the centre. Press the button again. The
LED should no longer be lit.
Adjust the mirrors before you begin
driving!
Instruments and controls
Use the defroster (see page 48) to
remove ice from the mirrors, not an ice
scraper. The scraper could scratch the
mirror glass.
Door mirrors with memory
function (option)
If the car has door mirrors with memory function, they work together with the memory setting of the seat, see page 79.
NOTE! The above applies only if your Volvo is
equipped with a driver’s power seat.
Memory function in the remote control
(option)
When you unlock the car with one of the
remote controls and change the setting of the
door mirrors, these new settings are saved in
the remote control. The next time you unlock
the car with the same remote control and
open the driver’s door within five minutes, the
mirrors will assume their stored positions.
Laminated side windows
(option)
The laminated windows in the front and rear
doors improve sound insulation in the passenger compartment and provide better protection against unauthorised entry.
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Instruments and controls
IMPORTANT!
Rearview mirror, door mirrors and side windows
Water and dirt-repellent coating
on the front windows and/or
door mirrors (option)
The front windows and/or door mirrors are
treated with a coating that ensures that the
view through the windows or in the mirrors is
good even if it is raining. For information on
glass care, see page 159.
Side windows and mirrors
treated with the water and/
or dirt-repellent coating are
marked with a small symbol.
Rearview and door mirrors
In certain weather conditions, the function of
the dirt-repellent coating is improved if the
door mirror defroster is used, see page 48.
Defrost the door mirrors:
• If they are covered with ice or snow.
• In heavy rain and dirty road conditions.
• If they are misted.
Do not use a metal ice scraper to remove
ice from the windows. The water and dirtrepellent coating could be damaged.
Use the defroster to remove ice from the
mirrors!
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Power sunroof (option)
WARNING!
1
2
3
4
5
6
Instruments and controls
If there are children in the car:
Remember to switch off the supply to the
sunroof (remove the ignition key) if the
driver leaves the car.
Open positions
Sunroof controls are located in the headlining. The sunroof can be operated in two different ways:
• Raise/lower trailing edge – ventilation
position.
• Rearwards/forwards – opening position/
comfort position
The ignition key must be in position I or II.
1. In comfort position, the sunroof is not
completely open in order to reduce
the level of wind noise.
1
.
1. Closing, automatic
2. Closing, manual
3. Opening, manual
4. Opening, automatic
5. Opening, ventilation position
6. Closing, ventilation position
Ventilation position
Open: Press the rear edge of the control (5)
upward.
Close: Pull the rear edge of the control (6)
downward.
Switch from ventilation position to comfort
position: pull the control rearwards to its end
position (4) and release.
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Instruments and controls
WARNING!
WARNING!
Power sunroof (option)
Automatic operation
Move the control over the resistance point
position (3) to the rearmost end position (4)
or over theresistance point position (2) to the
front end position (1) and release. The sunroof will open to the comfort position or will
close completely.
In order to open from comfort position to maximum opening: Pull the control to the rear
once more to the end position (4) and
release.
Manual operation
Open: Pull the control rearward to the point
of resistance (3). The sunroof moves toward
the fully open position as long as the button
is held in this position.
Close: Press the control forwards to the
resistance point (2). The sunroof will move
towards its closing position as long as the
switch is held in this position.
If you have children in the car, make sure
that their hands are clear when closing the
sunroof.
Pinch protection functions only in the
opening position – not in ventilation
position.
Make sure children’s hands are clear
when closing the sunroof.
Sunscreen
The sunrooffeatures a manual, slidinginterior
sunscreen. The sunscreen slides back automatically when the sunroof is opened. Grip
the handle and slide the screen forwards to
close the screen.
Pinch protection
The sunroof’s pinch protection function is
activated if the hatch is blocked by an object.
If blocked, the sunroof will stop and automatically open to the previous position.
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Climate control
General information on climate control 66
Manual climate control with air conditioning (AC) 68
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 70
Air distribution 73
Fuel-driven parking heater (option) 74
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Climate control
General information on climate control
Misting windows
Reduce the problem of windows misting up
on the inside by cleaning the windows. Use a
regular window cleaner.
Particle filter
Make sure the particle filter is replaced regularly. Consult an authorised Volvo workshop.
Ice and snow
Remove ice and snow from the climate control air intake (the grille between the bonnet
and the windscreen).
Fault tracing
An authorised Volvo workshop has the instruments and tools required for any fault tracing
or repair of your climate control system.
Entrust checks and repairs only to trained
personnel.
Refrigerant
The air conditioning system contains R134a
refrigerant. This refrigerant contains no chlorine, which means that it is harmless to the
ozone layer. The system must only be
charged with R134a refrigerant. Have an
authorised Volvo workshop carry out this
work.
Ventilation fan function
When the engine is off (and if the ignition key
is in position I or II), the ventilation fan is
automatically switched off. This is to prevent
the battery from becoming discharged.
To activate the ventilation fan, turn the fan
control and set the desired speed.
Cars with ECC
Actual temperature
The temperature you select corresponds to
the physical experience with reference to air
speed, humidity, exposure to sun, etc. which
affect the interior and exterior of the car.
Sensors
The sun sensor is on the upper portion of the
dashboard. Remember not to cover it. Do not
cover the passenger compartment temperature sensor on the climate control panel.
Side windows and sunroof
To ensure that the air conditioning works satisfactorily, close all side windows and the
sunroof (if fitted). Also, make sure the air
ducts in the parcel shelf are not blocked.
Acceleration
The air conditioning system switches off temporarily at full acceleration. You may feel a
temporary rise in temperature.
Condensation
In warm weather, condensation from the air
conditioning system may drip under the car.
This is normal.
Fuel economy
With ECC, the air conditioning system is controlled automatically and is used just enough
to cool the passenger compartment and
dehumidify the incoming air. This provides
better fuel economy compared to conventional systems where the air conditioning
cools the air to just above freezing point.
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General information on climate control
Climate control
Air distribution
Incoming air is distributed through several different vents located throughout the car.
Air vents in the dashboard
A. Open
B. Closed
C. Lateral airflow
D. Vertical airflow
– Aim the outer vents outwards to remove
misting from the front side windows.
Air vents in the door pillars
A. Open
B. Closed
C. Lateral airflow
D. Vertical airflow
– Aim the vents toward the rear side
windows to remove misting.
– Aim the vents inwards in the car for a
comfortable climate in the rear seat.
Bear in mind that small children can be sensitive to airflow and draughts.
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Climate control
1 2 3 4
7 6
5
8
Manual climate control with air conditioning (AC)
1. AC – ON/OFF
2. Recirculation
3. Air distribution
4. Rear window and door mirror defroster
5. Heated front seats
6. Heating/Cooling – right-hand side
7. Heating/Cooling – left-hand side
8. Fan
You must turn the fan knob (8) from the 0
position to connect the air conditioning.
Use the air conditioning at low temperatures
as well (0 15 °C) to dehumidify incoming air.
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AC – ON/OFF
The air conditioning is connected to the cooling and
dehumidification function
when the ON LED lights.
The air conditioning is disconnected when the OFF
LED lights.
Heating/Cooling – left/righthand side
Turn to set how warm or
cold the incoming air shall
be. For cooler air, the air
conditioning must be
engaged.
Heated front seats
Do as follows for heated
front seat(s):
– Press once: High heat – both LEDs in the
switch light up.
– Press twice: Low heat – one LED in the
switch lights up.
– Press three times: Heating switched off –
no LEDs in the switch light up.
An authorised Volvo workshop can adjust the
temperature.
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Manual climate control with air conditioning (AC)
Climate control
Fan
Fan speed can be increased
or decreased by turning the
knob. If the knob is set to 0
then the air conditioning is
not engaged.
Rear window and door mirror
defrosters
Use this button to quickly
remove misting and ice from
the rear window and door
mirrors, see page 48 for further information about this
function.
Recirculation
Recirculation can be usedto
shut out bad air, exhaust,
etc. from the passenger
compartment. The air in the
passenger compartment is
then recirculated, i.e. no air
from outside the car is taken into the car
when this function is activated. Recirculation
(together with the air conditioning system)
cools the passenger compartment more
quickly in a warm climate.
If you allow the air in the car to recirculate,
there is a risk of icing and misting, especially
in winter. The timer function minimises the
risk of ice, misting and bad air.
Activate the function as follows:
– Press for more than 3 seconds.
The LED flashes for 5 seconds. The air
recirculates in the car for 3–12 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
– The timer function is activated each time
you press .
To switch off the timer function:
– Press again for more than
3 seconds. The LED lights for 5 seconds
to confirm your selection.
Air distribution
Use the air distribution control positions (marked with
dots) between the different
symbols to fine-tune air distribution for maximum comfort.
Defroster
The defroster on the air distribution
control is used to quickly remove misting and
ice from the windscreen and side windows.
Air flows to the windows at high speed.
When the function is selected the following
also takes place to provide maximum dehumidification of the air in the passenger compartment:
• the air conditioning (AC) is automatically
engaged (if the fan is not in position 0)
• recirculation is automatically disengaged.
When the defroster is switched off the
climate control returns to the previous settings.
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Climate control
3 42 5 6 7
8
9
1
13
11
10
12
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
1. AC – ON/OFF
2. Recirculation/Multifilter with sensor
3. Recirculation
4. AUTO
5. Air distribution
6. Passenger compartment temperature
sensor
7. Defroster, windscreen and side
windows
8. Rear window and door mirror defroster
9. Seat heater – right-hand side
10. Seat heater – left-hand side
11. Temperature – right-hand side
12. Temperature – left-hand side
13. Fan
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AUTO
AUTO function automatically regulates climate control so that the desired
temperature is attained. The
automatic function controls
heating, air conditioning, air quality sensor,
fan speed,recirculation, and air distribution. If
you select one or more functions manually,
the other functions continue operating automatically. All manual settings are switched off
when AUTO is pressed.
Temperature
The two knobs can be used
to set the temperature for
the passenger and driver’s
sides of the car. Remember
that thecar does not heatup
or cool down any more
quickly even if you select a higher or lower
temperature than you want in the passenger
compartment.
Fan
Fan speed can be increased
or decreased by turning the
knob. If AUTO is selected,
fan speed is controlled
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Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
Climate control
automatically. The previously set fan speed is
disconnected.
NOTE! If the knob for the fan has been turned
so far that the left LED above the knob lights
up with an orange light, the fan and the air
conditioning system are switched off.
Rear window and door mirror
defrosters
Use this button to quickly
remove misting and ice from
the rear window and door
mirrors, see page 48 for further information about this
function.
Defroster, windscreen and side
windows
Used to quickly remove
misting and ice from the
windscreen and side windows. Air flows to the win-
dows at high speed. The
LED in the defroster button comes on when
this function is engaged.
When the function is selected the following
also takes place to provide maximum dehumidification of the air in the passenger compartment:
• the air conditioning (AC) is automatically
engaged (if the fan knob is in final
anticlockwise position then the air conditioning is not engaged).
• recirculation is automatically disengaged.
When the defroster is switched off the
climate control returns to the previous settings.
Air distribution
Air to windows
Air to head and body
Air to legs and feet
Press AUTO to return to
automatic air distribution.
AC – ON/OFF
The air conditioning system
is controlled automatically
by the system when the ON
LED is lit. This way, incom-
ing air is cooled and dehumidified sufficiently. When AC OFF is
selected and the OFF LED comes on, the air
conditioning system is always disengaged;
other functions are still controlled automatically. The air conditioning system operates
down to approximately 0 °C.
Heated front seats
Do as follows for heated
front seat(s):
– Press once: High heat –
both LEDs in the switch
light up.
– Press twice: Low heat – one LED in the
switch lights up.
– Press three times: Heating switched off –
no LEDs in the switch light up.
An authorised Volvo workshop can adjust the
temperature.
Recirculation
Recirculation can be usedto
shut out bad air, exhaust,
etc. from the passenger
compartment. The air in the
passenger compartment is
then recirculated, i.e. no air
from outside the car is taken
into the car when this function is activated.
If you allow the air in the car to recirculate,
there is a risk of icing and misting, especially
in winter.
The timerfunction (cars with Multifilter and air
quality sensor have no timer function) minimises the risk for ice, misting and bad air.
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Climate control
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
Activate the function as follows:
– Press for more than 3 seconds.
The LED flashes for 5 seconds. The air
recirculates in the car for 3–12 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
– The timer function is activated each time
you press .
To switch off the timer function:
– Press again for more than
3 seconds. The LED lights for 5 seconds
to confirm your selection.
Air quality system (option)
The air quality system consists of a multifilter and a
sensor. The filter separates
gases and particles, thereby
reducing the volume of
odours and pollutants entering the passenger compartment. When the
sensor detects contaminated outside air, the
air intake is closed and the air in the passenger compartment is recirculated.
When the air quality sensor is active, the
green AUT LED lights in .
Operation
Press to activate the air quality
sensor (normal setting).
Or:
Select one of the following three functions by
pressing repeatedly.
• The AUT LED lights. The air quality
sensor is now activated.
• No LED lights. Recirculation is not
activated unless needed to cool in a
warm climate.
• The LED MAN lights. Recirculation is now
activated.
Keep in mind the following:
• Make it a rule to have the air quality
sensor activated at all times.
• Recirculation is limited in cold weather to
avoid misting.
• If misting occurs, you should deactivate
the air quality sensor.
• If misting occurs, you can use the
defroster functions for the windscreen,
side windows and rear window, see
page 71.
• Follow the Volvo service program for the
recommended replacement interval of the
Multifilter. If the car is used in environments where more contaminants are
present, it may be necessary to change
the Multifilter more often.
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Air distribution
Air distribution Use
Air through
front and rear
air vents.
Air to windows. Air is
not recirculated in this position.
Air conditioning is
always engaged.
There is a certain
amount of airflow to
the air vents.
Air to both
floor and win-
dows. There
is a certain amount
of airflow to the air
vents.
Air to floor.
There is a
certain
amount of airflow to
the air vents and the
defroster vents for
the windscreen and
side windows.
When you want
good cooling in a
warm climate.
When you want
to remove ice
and misting.High
fan speed is
good for this.
When you want
comfortable conditions and good
demisting in a
cold climate. Not
too low a fan
speed.
When you want
to warm your
feet.
Air distribution Use
Air to floor
and air vents.
In sunny weather
with cool outside
temperatures.
Climate control
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Climate control
WARNING!
WARNING!
Fuel-driven parking heater (option)
General
The electrical system must be "awakened"
before the parking heater can be programmed.
This is most easily done by:
– pressing the READ button or
– pressing the main beam flash or
– turning on the ignition.
The parking heater can be started immedi-
ately or set with two different start times
using TIMER 1 and TIMER 2. Start time
refers to the time the car should be heated
and ready.
The car’s electronic system calculates when
heating should be started based on the outside temperature. If the outside temperature
exceeds 25 °C, the heater does not switch
on. At temperatures from 10 °C and below,
the maximum running time of the parking
heater is 60 minutes.
If the parking heater does not start despite
repeated attempts, a message is shown in
the display. Contact an authorised Volvo
workshop.
• Switch off the fuel-driven heater before
refuelling. Fuel that has been spilled on
the ground could be ignited by the
exhaust gases.
• Check the information display to ensure
the heater is off (PARK HEAT ON is
shown in the display when the parking
heater is active).
The car must be outdoors when the petrol
or diesel heater is used.
Messages on the display
Once the settings for TIMER 1, TIMER 2 and
Direct Start are activated, the amber warning
symbol in the combined instrument panel
lights and explanatory text is shown in the display.
When you leave the car, you will receive a
message regarding the current settings of
the system.
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Fuel-driven parking heater (option)
Climate control
Warning decal on fuel filler flap.
Parking on a hill
If you park your car on a steep incline, the
front of the car should be facing up the slope
to ensure the supply of fuel to the parking
heater.
Car clock/timer
For safety reasons, all timer settings will be
cleared if the car clock is reset after timer settings have been made.
Setting TIMER 1 and 2
For reasons of safety, you can only programme times for the following 24 hours, not
several days in a row.
– Use the ring (B) to toggle to TIMER 1.
– Briefly press the RESET button (C) so
that the hours setting starts to flash.
– Use the ring (B) to set the desired hours.
– Briefly press the RESET button so that
the minutes setting starts to flash.
– Use the ring (B) to set the desired
minutes.
– Briefly press the RESET button to confirm
your setting.
– Press the RESET button to activate the
timer.
After setting TIMER 1, toggle to TIMER 2.
Settings are made the same way as for
TIMER 1.
Deactivating timer-started
heating
Do as follows to manually switch off the
heater before the set time has elapsed:
– Press the READ button (A).
– Use the ring (B) to toggle to PARK
HEAT TIMER 1 (or 2). The text ON
flashes.
– Press the RESET button (C). The text
OFF is displayed with a steady glow and
the heater is switched off.
Direct start
– Use the ring (B) to toggle to DIRECT
START.
– Press the RESET button (C) to access
the ON or OFF options. Select ON.
The heater will now run for 60 minutes. Heating of the passenger compartment will begin
as soon as the engine coolant has reached
an adequate temperature.
Deactivating heater after direct start
– Use the ring (B) to toggle to DIRECT
START.
– Press the RESET button (C) to make ON
and OFF selections available.
– Select OFF.
Battery and fuel
If the battery is not sufficiently charged or the
petrol tank is close to empty, the parking
heater will be switched off.
If this is the case, a message will appear in
the display. Acknowledge the message using
the READ button (A).
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Climate control
IMPORTANT!
Fuel-driven parking heater (option)
Repeated use of the parking heater in
combination with short trips can lead to
battery discharge and thereby difficulty
starting.
If the heater is used regularly, the car
should be driven for the same amount of
time as the heater was used in order to
ensure that the generator is able to produce enough energy to compensate for
the amount consumed.
Additional heater (diesel)
(certain countries)
Extra heat from the additional heater may be
required in cold weather to reach the correct
temperature in the passenger compartment.
The additional heater starts automatically
when extra heat is required if the engine is
running. It is switched off automatically when
the correct temperature is reached or when
the engine is switched off.
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Front seats 78
Interior lighting 81
Storage spaces in the passenger compartment 83
Rear seat 88
Cargo compartment 93
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WARNING!
Front seats
5. Backrest rake: turn the wheel.
6. Power seat control panel.
• Adjust the position of the driver’s seat
before setting off, never while driving.
• Check that the seat is locked in
position.
Seating position
The driver’s and passenger seats can be
adjusted to the optimum sitting and driving
positions
1. Forward/backward: lift the handle to
adjust the distance to the steering
wheel and pedals. Check that the seat is
locked after changing position.
2. Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion:
pump up/down
3. Raise/lower seat: pump up/down
4. Adjust lumbar support: turn the wheel.
1. The control panel (2) is not available
with certain upholstery alternatives.
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.
Lowering the front seat backrest
The passenger seat backrest can be folded
forward to make room for long loads.
– Move the seat as far back as possible.
– Adjust the backrest to an upright position
90 degrees.
– Lift the catches on the rear of the
backrest while folding it forwards.
– Slide the seat forward so that the head
restraint is "locked in place" under the
glovebox.
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Front seats
Power seat (option)
Preparations
The seat is usually adjusted when the ignition
key is in position I or II. It can also be
adjusted within 4.5 minutes of unlocking the
door with the key or remote control. If the
door is closed but the ignition key has not yet
been inserted in the ignition switch or is in
position 0 in the ignition switch, settings can
be made within 40 seconds of closing the
door.
Memory function in the remote control
(option)
If the setting of the seat is changed, the new
setting is saved in the remote control used to
lock the car. The next time the car is unlocked
using that remote control and the driver’s
door is opened within five minutes, the
driver’s seats and door mirrors assume the
stored positions.
Seat adjustment
The switches can be used to make the following adjustments:
1. Front edge of seat cushion up/down
2. Seat forward/rearward
3. Seat up/down
4. Backrest rake
The seat can be moved in one direction at a
time. The power seats have an overload pro-
tector that activates if a seat is blocked by an
object. If this occurs, switch off the ignition
(position 0) and wait 20 seconds before
operating the seat again.
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Seat with memory function
(option)
5. Setting seat and door mirrors,
program 1
6. Setting seat and door mirrors,
program 2
7. Setting seat and door mirrors,
program 3
8. Storing preset positions
Three positions can be stored. After adjusting the seat, hold the MEM (8) button
depressed while pressing the button (5). Further seat and door mirror settings can be
stored using memory buttons (6) and (7).
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WARNING!
Front seats
Setting preset positions
Press and hold one of the memory buttons
(5), (6) or (7) until the seat stops. If you
release the button, the seat stops immediately for safety reasons.
Emergency stop
If the seat accidentally begins to move, press
one of the buttons to stop the seat.
Ensure that there is nothing in front of, behind, or under the seat during adjustment.
Ensure that none of the backseat
passengers will be trapped.
To avoid injury, ensure that children do not
play with the switches.
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Interior lighting
General lighting
General lighting is activated and deactivated
by pressing the centre button. General lighting comes on automatically1and remains lit
for 30 seconds:
• When you unlock the car from the outside
using the key or remote control.
• When you have stopped the engine and
turned the ignition key to position 0.
General lighting switches on and remains lit
for 10 minutes:
• one of the doors is open
• general lighting is not switched off.
General lighting switches off:
• the engine is started
• you lock the car from outside using the
key or remote control.
Unless switched off manually, general lighting goes out automatically 10 minutes after
the engine is switched off.
General lighting can be switched off or on in
all situations by briefly pressing the button.
You can disconnect the automatic function
by pressing the button for more than
3 seconds. When you then briefly press the
button, the automatic function reconnects.
The pre-programmed times of 30 seconds
and 10 minutes can be changed. Contact an
authorised Volvo workshop.
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Reading lamps front and rear
Switch on the front seat or rear seat reading
lamps with the corresponding button.
The lamps switch off automatically
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned
off if not switched off manually.
1. The function is light-dependent and is
only activated when it is dark.
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Interior lighting
Vanity mirror
The light comes on automatically when the
cover is lifted.
1. Option for certain markets.
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Storage spaces in the passenger compartment
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Storage spaces
1. Compartment in door panel
2. Sunglasses compartment, driver’s side
(option)
3. Ticket clip
4. Glovebox
5. Storage pocket
6. Storage compartment in the centre
console
7. Storage pocket
Ensure that no hard, sharp or heavy objects lie or protrude in such a way thatthey
could cause injury during heavy braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects
with a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.
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Storage spaces in the passenger compartment
Storage compartment in centre
console
1. Rear storage compartment
The rear storage compartment of the centre
console can be used to store CDs and the
like. This storage compartment can be
equipped with:
Privacy handset + holder (option)
2. Front storage compartment
(Roller cover)
This storage compartment can be equipped
with the following options:
• Cup holder (option)
• Ashtray (option)
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3. 12 V socket
4. Ashtray (option)
Rear storage compartment cup
holder for rear seat passengers
To access the storage compartment/privacy
handset, press the button on the left-hand
side of the armrest and fold the tunnel compartment cover back. To use the cup holder,
press the button on the right-hand side of the
armrest and fold the upper part of the tunnel
compartment cover back. Thecup holder and
cover can be closed separately.
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Storage spaces in the passenger compartment
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Cup holder in front storage
compartment (option)
The cup holder can be easily removed:
1. Press the cup holder forwards (1), while
lifting it at the rear edge (2).
2. Push the cup holder back (3), into the
cut-out, under the roller cover.
3. Angle the front edge (4) of the cup
holder up and lift out.
4. Repeat the procedure in reverse order
to refit the cup holder.
Cup holder in front storage
compartment XC70 (option)
The cup holder can be easily removed:
– Grip the cup holder at the rear and press
in the rear wall to loosen it at the rear.
– Angle the rear edge of the cup holder up
and lift out.
Repeat the procedure in reverse order to refit
the cup holder.
NOTE! Make sure that the handbrake gaiter
is not trapped.
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Storage spaces in the passenger compartment
Dashboard cup holder (option)
• Press the holder to open.
• Press the holder in after use.
NOTE! Never use glass bottles. Remember
also that hot drinks may cause burns.
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Glovebox
The glovebox can be used to store things
such as the owner’s manual, maps, pens and
petrol cards.
Floor mats (option)
Volvo offers custom made floor mats for your
car. They must be properly placed and
secured inthe mat clips onorder that they not
become entangled the pedals.
Coat hanger
The coat hanger is only intended for light garments.
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Storage spaces in the passenger compartment
Cup holder in armrest, rear seat (option).
Bottle holder for rear seat
passengers (option)
Do as follows to use the bottle holder:
– Open the holder.
– Insert the bottle.
The bottle holder can also serve as a waste
bin. Insert a bag into the holder and fold it
over the edges.
NOTE! The bin does not require special
bags. Use a regular plastic bag.
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Rear seat
Collapsible table (option)
– Lift the strap and fold the seat cushion
forward.
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If you wish to fold out the table section completely, then the armrest in the rear seat must
first be folded forward. If you only wish to use
the cup holders then you need not fold out
the table section.
To close:
– Fold in the table section and the cup
holders.
– Fold the arm under the table inwards.
Make sure that your hand does not get
trapped.
– Fold the armrest into the rear seat.
– Lift the strap and fold back the seat
cushion.
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Rear seat
Lowering the head restraint.
Extending the cargo
compartment
The rear seat is in two sections and each section can be folded forward separately.
– Tip the front seat backrests into a more
upright position if they are excessively
reclined.
– Pull the strap on the seat cushion and
fold the cushion towards the front seat
backrest.
– Fold the outboard head restraints forward
by pulling the head restraint strap.
Centre seat head restraint (V70)
Lower the centre seat head restraint if it is
raised.
– Press the release button behind the right-
hand support – see illustration.
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Centre seat head restraint
(XC70)
(Models with 3-portion rear seat)
Raise:
– Pull the head restraint straight up.
Lower:
– Pull the head restraint slightly forward
and press down.
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WARNING!
Rear seat
A. Catch in closed position
B. Catch in open position.
Tipping the backrest forwards
– Press the backrest catch to the rear and
tip the backrest forwards.
When the backrests are folded back they
must be secured firmly. The text "UNLOCKED" must not be visible on the
catch.
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Centre seat backrest (XC70 with 3-portion
rear seat).
Folding the centre seat backrest
(XC70)
(Models with 3-portion rear seat)
The left-hand and centre section of the back-
rest can be folded forward separately. If the
right-hand section of the backrest is being
folded then the centre section must also be
folded.
Folding down the centre seat backrest (without folding down the outer sections):
– Make sure that the head restraint is fully
depressed. Press the button on the top
edge of this section of the backrest to
release the catch.
– Then fold the backrest forward.
Divider with storage pockets
(XC70 – accessory)
(Models with 3-portion rear seat)
A divider with storage pockets is available as
an accessory for the XC70 with 3-portion
rear seat. The divider can prevent objects in
the cargo compartment from being thrown
forward in the event of sudden braking.
To fit the divider, see the accompanying
directions in the kit or contact an authorised
Volvo workshop.
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Rear seat
WARNING!
Removing the centre seat
backrest (XC70)
(Models with 3-portion rear seat)
– Press the button on the top edge of this
section of the backrest to release the
catch.
– Fold the backrest slightly forward.
– Pull in the handle on the rear of the
backrest (see illustration above) to
release the lower section of the backrest
from the rod. Lift out the backrest.
Contact a Volvo dealer for information on
accessory equipment that can be fitted
between the outer sections of the backrest.
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Refitting the centre seat
backrest
(Models with 3-portion rear seat)
The right-hand section of the backrest must
be upright when refitting the centre section.
– Refit the backrest by pressing the lower
section onto the rod until it locks into
place.
Contact a Volvo dealer for information on
accessories that can be placed between the
outer sections of the backrest and seat cushion.
(XC70 with 3-portion rear seat)
For safety reasons, the centre seat backrest must not be left unsecured in the car.
If the centre seat backrest is removed,
then unsecured objects in the cargo compartment can be thrown forward between
the outer backrests in the event of sudden
braking.
The uppersection of the backrestmust be
folded up when the centre seat backrest
is refitted, otherwise the centre backrest
cannot be locked and the centre seatbelt
cannot be used.
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WARNING!
Rear seat
Centre seat backrest as armrest.
Centre armrest (XC70)
(Models with 3-portion rear seat)
The centre seat backrest can be used so that
it functions as an armrest.
– Remove the centre seat backrest. See
page 91.
– Turn the backrest over (the front of the
backrest should be up).
– Press the backrest back onto the rod until
it locks into place.
– To reset the backrest to its normal
position, pull the handle (which is now on
the bottom of the front) to release it from
the rod.
– Fold the backrest back into place.
If the centre seat backrest is used as an
armrest then the divider (see page 90)
must be fitted to preventobjects in the cargo compartment from being thrown forward between the outer backrests in the
event of sudden braking.
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Cargo compartment
WARNING!
WARNING!
General
Payload depends on the car’s total kerb
weight, including any accessories that are
mounted. Kerb weight includes the driver, the
weight of the fuel tank when filled to 90 %
and various fluids, such as washer fluid and
coolant. Mounted accessories, i.e. towbar,
load carrier, space box, etc., are included in
the kerb weight.
The payload capacity of the car is reduced by
the number of passengers and their weight.
The driving characteristics of the car
change based on its kerb weight and how
heavily it is loaded.
Loading the cargo compartment
The seatbelts and airbags provide the driver
and passengers substantial protection, especially in head-on collisions. However, you must
also remember to protect yourself against injuries from behind. When loading cargo, bear in
mind that improperly secured or incorrectly
loaded objects in the cargo compartment
could be thrown forward with great speed and
force in the event of a collision or sudden braking, causing serious injuries.
NOTE! Bear in mind that if an object weighing 20 kg is subjected to a head-on collision
at a speed of 50 km/h, its impact weight will
be 1000 kg.
Think about the following when loading:
• Place the load by the backrest.
• Position heavy loads as low as possible.
• Position wide loads on each side of the
division in the backrest.
• Secure the load with retaining straps
using the car’s lashing eyes.
• Never load above the backrest without a
load net.
• When the rear seat backrest is folded
down, do not load objects higher than
50 mm from the top edge of the rear
passenger door windows. Otherwise, the
protection offered by the inflatable curtain
hidden inside the headlining will be
compromised.
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Do not load extremely heavy objects up by
the front seats. The lowered backrest will
be pressed down unnecessarily hard.
Never load cargo above the backrests! If
you do so, the load could be thrown forward in the event of sudden braking or a
collision and severely injure you or your
passengers. Remember to always secure
(bind) the load properly.
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WARNING!
Cargo compartment
Cargo area volume (measured with
1-litre boxes)
Rear backrest raised, load up to top edge of
backrest: 485 l
Rear backrest lowered, load up to top edge
of front seat backrests: 745 l
Rear backrest lowered, load upto headlining:
1641 l
When the rear seat backrest is folded
down, do not load objects higher than
50 mm from the top edge of the rear passenger door windows. Otherwise, the protection offered by the inflatable curtain
hidden inside the headlining will be compromised.
NOTE! Make sure that the holes in the plastic
ferrules on the top of the backrest engage
with the hooks on the bottom of the seat
cushion.
When you later raise the backrest and seat
cushion, the head restraints must be returned
to their normal positions.
Removing the seat cushion
(2 or 3-portion rear seat)
The seat cushion can be easily removed to
provide a slightly longer cargo compartment.
– Pull the red lock pins forward to unlock
the seat cushion.
– Then lift the seat cushion.
– Do this in the reverse order when
replacing the seat cushion.
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Cargo compartment
A. Catch in closed position.
B. Catch in open position.
Rear seat backrest positions
You can adjust the height of both backrest
positions in the rear seat. Proceed as follows
to adjust a backrest to cargo position1:
– Press the catch until the red mark is
visible.
– Pull the backrest forwards to a new
locked position.
– Make sure that the backrest is secured in
a locked position and that the red mark is
no longer visible.
– Follow the same procedure to adjust the
backrest to an upright position.
Cargo area lighting
An extra roof lamp is fitted at the end of the
cargo compartment.
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Holder for grocery bags (option)
– Open the tailgate.
– Hang or secure your grocery bags by
means of tensioning straps or holders.
To remove the plastic trough, turn the two
knobs at the sides.
1. The cargo position increases the
cargo area.
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Cargo compartment
Electric socket in the cargo
compartment
Slide down the cover when you wish to use
the socket. It works regardless of whether the
ignition is on or off.
If the ignition is switched off and a power
consumer that uses more than 0.1 A is connected to the electric socket, a warning message is shown on the display.
NOTE! Remember not to use the socket
when the ignition is switched off, there is a
risk of draining the battery.
Red marking – unlocked.
Green marking – locked.
Safety grille XC70
For reasons of safety, the safety grille in the
cargo compartment must always be fastened
and secured correctly.
Fit the protective grille as follows:
– Fold down the backrests.
– Use a Torx screwdriver to press in and
turn the knob (1) to red (to unlock).
– Insert the spring-loaded ends of the
safety grille into the attachment points
(see illustration).
– Press in and turn the knob (1) to green (to
lock).
NOTE! The green marking on the bracket (2)
and the marking on the knob (1) must be opposite eachother after installation. Otherwise
there is no impact protection.
Remove the safety grille as follows:
– Fold down the backrests.
– Use a Torx screwdriver to press in and
turn the knob (1) towards red so that the
marking on the knob matches the marking
on the bracket.
– Press the safety grille towards the car’s
opposite bracket until it leaves the roof
panel. Ease off when you have passed the
roof panel and carefully pull the grille
towards you, so that the grille also
detaches on the other side. Do not angle
the grille too much as it would wedge in
and could be difficult to pull out.
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A
B
F
E
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Nylon cargo net V70
(2-portion rear seat)
The cargo net is produced from strong nylon
fabric, which can be rolled out from the rear
of the back seat. The cargo net is self-locking
after being raised for about 1 minute, if the
backrests in the rear seat are raised.
– Pull up the right-hand cargo net.
– First hook the rod in the bracket on the
right-hand side (A). Then pull the rod out
and hook it on the left-hand side (B).
– Pull up the left-hand cargo net and secure
it to the rod.
– Remove in reverse order.
The cargonet can also be usedwhen the rear
seat is folded forwards.
Nylon cargo net XC70
(Models with 3-portion rear seat)
Volvo XC70 can be equipped with a cargo
net made of strong nylon fabric, attachable to
designated brackets in the roof headlining
and tightened from eyelets on the floor
The net can be fastened behind the upright
backrests of the rear seats. If the rear seats
are folded down,the net can also be fastened
behind the front seats (see illustrations).
1. If your car is equipped with a rearfacing extra seat.
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C
D
WARNING!
Cargo compartment
The upper and lower rods are fitted with a
hinge in the middle so that the cargo net can
be folded together. If necessary, fold out the
rods until they are locked.
– Secure the upper rod in the front or rear
ceiling bracket (A).
– Secure the other end of the rod in the
ceiling bracket on the other side.
– Secure the cords of the cargo net in the
eyelets on the floor (B) when the net is
secured in the rear ceiling brackets or (D)
when the net is secured in the front
ceiling brackets.
– Tighten the cargo net with the cords.
NOTE! If the cargo net is fitted to the front
ceiling brackets and the seat cushions of the
rear seat are folded forward, the cargo net
should be pulled in front of the seat cushions
and behind the backrests of the front
seats (C).
NOTE! The cargo net cords must not be attached to the eyelets on the floor beneath the
front seats. If these eyelets are used and the
front seats are moved back then the net or
upper attachments would be damaged.
Folding the cargo net
The cargo net can be folded together and
placed under the floor of the cargo compartment in cars not equipped with an auxiliary
bass speaker (option) or auxiliary child seat
(option).
Press the buttons (E) in the cargo net
hinge (F) to release the hinge and fold the net
together.
For safety reasons the cargo net must not
be used if children are sitting in the extra
seat in the cargo compartment.
It is essential to ensure that the upper attachments of the cargo net are correctly
fitted and that the cords are securely attached.
Damaged nets must not be used.
Cargo cover (option)
Pull out the cargo area cover, pull it over the
cargo and hookit into the recessesin the rear
pillars of the cargo compartment.
Removing the cargo area cover
– Press in the end piece of the cargo area
cover, guide it up and release.
– To fit, press the end pieces of the cargo
area cover down into the holders.
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Locks and alarm
Keys and remote controls 100
Locking and unlocking 103
Child safety locks 106
Alarm (option) 107
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