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driver has not fastened his seat belt. The rear seats are provided with self - retracting inertia
reel belts. The front seats are provided with single roller belts with tensioners.
To buckle:
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle (buckle for rear seats)
until a distinct snapping sound is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and
you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows:
· if the belt is pulled out rapidly
· during braking and acceleration
· if the vehicle is leaning excessively
· when driving in turns
For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident, it must be worn correctly. When wearing
the seat belt remember:
· The belt should not be twisted or turned.
· The lap belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).
Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut.
Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled.
If necessary, guide the belt back into the retractor slot.
NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.
For information on securing child seats, please refer to page 10.
WARNING!
The rear seat of the Volvo C 70 is intended for two occupants only. Only two three-point seat belts are provided. The
center position should never be used to seat a passenger.
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Doors and locks
Your car is equipped with a central locking system. The key, used on the driver's door, the remote control or central
locking button, will lock/unlock both doors and the trunk.
· Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door only.
· Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock both doors and the trunk.
One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks both doors and the trunk.
· Use the switch on the front door armrests to lock/unlock the car from the inside.
Check the action of the button on the other door to verify its function (lock/ unlock).
WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the car in the event of an
accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks").
NOTE :
· If a door is not closed completely, the courtesy lights will stay on and a chime will sound until the door is closed.
· As an added anti-theft measure, new keys have been developed which may take slightly longer to copy or replace if
the original keys are misplaced. Duplicate keys may be ordered from your Volvo retailer.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transmitter and receiver (transponder). The code in the key is
transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module.
The car can only be started if a properly coded key is used.
If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer. The existing code in the start inhibitor
module and all the keys will be erased as an antitheft measure and a new code will be programmed in.
NOTE:
Not more than one of the keys for your car should be kept on the same key ring. This could cause conflicting signals to
be transmitted to the ignition switch, making it impossible to start the car.
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Bulb failure warning17,19
Bulbs124
C
Capacities123
Central locking button36
Chains (snow)75
Changing a wheel80
Child booster cushion12
Child Restraint Anchorages10
Child safety12
Clock16
Clock - resetting25
Clutch fluid114
Clutch interlock60
Coolant - checking/changing116
Coolant level sensor19
Coolant level warning light17
Cooling system64,122
Courtesy lights - exterior20
Courtesy lights - front49
Cruise control29
D
Daytime running lights24
Demister - rear window23
Dimensions125
Distributor ignition system122
Diversity antenna183
Doors and locks42
Driving economy58
Driving mode W62
E
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)72
ECC - Electronic Climate Control34,35
Electrical system64,124
Electrically heated front seats30
Electrically operated front seats46,47
Electrically operated sun roof41
Electrically-operated windows36
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)70
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)70
Emergency towing66
Emergency warning flashers23
Engine121
Engine compartment117
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