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VOLVO V70
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
pg. 23 Instruments, switches and controls
Interior24
Exterior25
Instruments26
Instrument panel27
Indicator and warning lights28
Text  information window30
Switches in the center console31
Trip  computer32
Cruise control33
Light switch panel34
Steering wheel  adjustment, Ignition switch/Steering wheel  lock35
Turn signals36
Windshield wipers/washers37
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear  window, heated front seats38
Parking  brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays39
Electrically operated windows40
Rearview/sideview  mirrors41
Sun roof42
pg. 24 Interior
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FIX NEXT SERVICE: Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance service.
TIME FOR REGULAR  SERVICE: This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals,  after 750 hours of
driving or after 12 months,  whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The
light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer. 
pg. 31 Switches in  the center console
The positions of these buttons  may vary, depending on the specifications of your car
1. Not in use
2. Not in use
3. Not in use
4. Stability Traction Control (STC)*/Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)** 
Press this  switch for at least half a  second to turn the Spin Control (SC) function of the STC/DSTC system on or off.
An LED  in the switch will light up to indicate that the system is on. See  pages 20-21
 for more information on
STC/DSTC. The SC function should be  switched off if you, for any  reason, temporarily have to drive with tires of
different  dimensions (e.g., spare tire).
To help reduce the risk that the SC function is turned off inadvertently, the switch must  be  held in for at least half a
second to disable this  function. " STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF" will be  displayed in the text window.
WARNING!
Please be  aware  that the car's handling characteristics may be  affected if the Spin Control function is switched off. 
5. Not in use
6. This button is used to temporarily disconnect alarm sensors.  See  page 79
 for further information.
7. Not in use
8. Auxiliary socket
This 12 volt socket can be  used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The ignition key  must  be
in position 1 (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE: The auxiliary sockets  can also be  used for cigarette  lighters, which  are available at your Volvo retailer.
* Standard on all models except the T5 turbo.
** Standard on the T5 turbo, optional on all other models.
pg. 32 Trip computer (option)
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WARNING!
Make sure that no hard, sharp or heavy objects lie on or in any  of the storage places where  they might cause injury
during heavy braking.
Ashtray (option)
To empty the ashtrays:
Front seat, open  the ashtray, pull out the insert. Rear seat, as above.
Cup holders
Some models are equipped with cup  holders  for the front  and  rear seat occupants. You can also use the center
console's storage compartment for cassette tapes, CD's etc.
Coin compartment (option)
To remove the coin compartment: Press the middle of the compartment while pulling it straight up.
Storage compartment and armrest
Inside  the armrest there is a  storage compartment which  you may use for different  personal accessories.
The armrest's lid is twofold.
To open  only the upper lid: press the locking mechanism underneath  the upper lid and  fold the lid backwards to
desired position.
To open  the upper and  lower lid: lift the lid from  underneath  upwards and  fold to desired position. 
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pg. 60 Cup  holders, Glove compartment
Cup holder in the center console for rear seat passengers (XC70 only)
This cup  holder is only available on the XC70 with a  3-section rear seat.
 To use the cup  holder, open  the cover on the center  console and  fold it rearward. The cup  holder and  the cover open
together.
The cup  holder and  the cover can be  closed separately.
NOTE:  If the cup  holder is subjected to weights above approximately 12 lbs (5 kg), it will fold down slightly  to help
prevent damage to the hinges. 
Storage in the glove compartment
The glove compartment has storage spaces designed specifically to hold credit cards, pens, and  pencils. 
pg. 61 Storage compartments, front, Coat hanger
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Pen holder on the center console
Coat hanger
Use the coat hanger for clothes of normal weight. 
pg. 62 Folding  Table in  rear seat
Folding Table (option)
Pull the tab and  fold the table  section forward. 
Fold the armrest in the backrest forward. Fold out the table  so that it rests on the armrest. Press to release the cup
holder. You do not have to fold the backrest forward, if you only want  to use the cup  holder. 
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Temporarily turning off the alarm sensor(s) - accessory
This button will only be  found in cars equipped with the optional inclination and/or movement sensors.
In certain situations it may be  desirable to turn off the optional inclination and  movement alarm sensors  if, for
example, you drive your car onto a  ferry  where  the rocking of the boat could trigger the alarm or if a  pet is left in the
car with the doors locked.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and movement  alarm sensors from the alarm system:
From the time the ignition key  is turned from  the Drive position (position II) until you lock the car, you can press the
button in the center  console *. The LED  in the switch will light up and  a  message will be  displayed in the text window
to indicate that the sensors  are disconnected.
The car can then be  locked in the usual way to set the alarm.
NOTE: The optional sensors  are automatically  reconnected to the alarm system the next time the car is unlocked and
then locked again.
LED alarm status signals
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red LED  at the top of the dash:
LED  off - the alarm is not armed
LED  flashes once per second - the alarm is armed
LED  flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on - the alarm has been triggered
Fault in the alarm system: If a  fault has been detected in the alarm system, a  message will be  displayed in the text
window. Contact a  Volvo retailer.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm system
If the car is unlocked with the remote, the car will re-lock and  the alarm will re-arm after 2 minutes unless a  door or
the tailgate  has been opened.
* The position of this  button may vary, depending on the specifications of your car. 
pg. 82 Child  safety locks - rear doors
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Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)14
Automatic transmission90, 91, 145
- Geartronic92, 93
- Kickdown91, 92
Automatic transmission - cold starts91
Auxiliary socket31, 39
AWD
- general  information94
- using snow chains109
B
Backrest (center) - 3-section rear seat64
Battery104, 148
Battery  maintenance138, 139
- Replacing the battery139
- Ventilation hose139
Booster cushion12, 16
Brake failure warning light28
Brake fluid137
Brake system18
Bulbs (list)148
Bulbs - replacing120-125
C
Capacities (oils and  fluids)141
, 146
Cargo  compartment cover71
Cargo  compartment lighting67
Cargo  eyelets68
Cargo  net69
Catalytic converters - three-way106
Center armrest - 3-section rear seat65
Center backrest (3-section rear seat)64
Center console - switches31
Center head restraint - 3-section rear seat64
Center head restraint - rear seat3
Center seat head restraint63
Central  locking buttons79
Chains - winter driving109
Changing wheels112, 113
Child booster  cushion12, 16
Child Restraint Anchorages15
Child safety11, 12, 14, 16
Child safety locks - rear doors82
Climate controls48-51
Climate system - general  information47
Clock27
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Clutch interlock89
Coat hanger61
Coin  compartment59
Cold  weather driving104
Combination filter48, 51
Coolant131
Cooling system - general  information96
Courtesy light74
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing124
Courtesy lights - exterior76
Cruise control33
Cup holder59
Cup holder in the center  console60
D
Detachable trailer hitch - installing102
Dimensions143
Direction indicators36
Distributor ignition system147
Door step courtesy lights - replacing123
Doors  and  locks76
Drive belt131
Driver's seat and  remote keyless  entry system57
Driving economy95
Driving mode indicator27
Driving mode W91, 93, 104
Driving with trunk open96
E
Economical driving95
Electric socket in cargo compartment67
Electrical system148
Electrical system - general  information96
Electrically operated  front  seats56
Electrically operated  sideview mirrors41
Electrically operated  sun roof42
Electrically operated  windows40
Electronic Brake Force Distribution19
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)48 - 51
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)14
Emergency towing99, 100
Emergency warning flashers38
Emissions systems130
Engine - specifications144, 145
Engine - starting87, 88
Engine air filter132
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