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l Press for more that 3 seconds. the LED flashes for 5 seconds. the air recircu\
lates in the car
for 3-12 minutes depending on the outside temperature.
l The timer function is activated each time you press .
To switch off the timer function :
l Press again for more than 3 seconds. The LED lights for 5 seconds to confirm \
your selection.
Recirculation is always disconnected when you select Defroster
.
Blower
Blower speed can be increases or decreased by turning the knob. If the k\
nob is set to 0, the air
conditioning function is automatically disengaged.
Temperature
Turn the control to set the temperature for the driver's and passenger's\
sides of the car. For cooler air, the
air conditioning function must be engaged.
Air distribution
Use the air distribution control positions (marked with dots) between \
the different symbols to fine-tune
air distribution for the maximum comfort.
pg. 54 Manual climate control with air conditioning, A/C
Air distribution
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Chapter 4 - Interior
pg. 55 Interior
Front seats (electrically operated) 56
Front seats (manually operated) 58
Storage compartments 59
Storage compartment, front 60
Folding table in rear seat 62
Rear seat and cargo area 63
Spare tire 72
Auxiliary seat in cargo area, Extra handgrip -
XC70 73
Interior lighting 74
pg. 56 Front seats
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Coin compartment (option)
To remove the coin compartment: Press the middle of the compartment whil\
e 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 u\
pper lid and fold the lid
backwards to desired position.
To open the upper and lower lid: lift the lid from underneath upwards an\
d fold to desired position.
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\
.
l To use the cup holder, open the cover on the center console and fold it \
rearward. The cup holder and
the cover open together.
l 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.
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XC70 with 3-section rear seat
To raise - pull the head restraint straight up to the desired height.
To lower - pull the head restraint slightly forward and press down.
Partition with storage pockets (accessory)
XC70 with 3-section rear seat
A partition with storage pockets is available as an accessory on V70 mod\
els with a 3-section rear seat.
This partition can help prevent objects in the cargo area from being thr\
own forward when the center
section of the backrest is not in the upright position.
Please refer to the installation instructions that are included with the\
partition or consult your Volvo
retailer.
pg. 65 Rear seat and cargo area
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Removing the center backrest
XC70 with 3-section rear seat
l Press the button at the top of the center section to the rear to release\
the locking mechanism.
l Fold the backrest section slightly forward.
l Pull up on the handle at the upper rear side of the backrest (see illus\
tration above) to release this
section of the backrest from the retaining bar at the base of the backre\
st. Lift out the backrest.
Replacing the center backrest
l Before the center section is put back in place, the right section of the\
backrest must be locked in the
upright position.
l Replace the backrest by pressing the bottom section onto the retaining b\
ar until the backrest clicks
into place.
Please consult your Volvo retailer for information about accessory equip\
ment that can be placed in the
center section of the backrest.
WARNING!
l For safety reasons, the center section of the backrest or seat cushion s\
hould not be left in the car
after they have been removed.
l Please be aware that with the center section of the backrest removed, un\
anchored objects in the rear
cargo area could be thrown forward between the outboard sections of the \
backrest in the event of a
sudden stop.
l When the center section of the backrest is put back in place, the right-\
hand section of the backrest
must be in the upright position in order to lock the center section secu\
rely in place and to be able to
use the center seat belt.
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A - Catch in closed position. B - Catch in open position.
Rear seat backrest
You can adjust the angle of the rear seat backrests. To adjust a backres\
t to a more upright position:
l Press the catch until the red mark is visible.
l Pull the backrest forward to a new locked position.
l 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 a less upright posit\
ion.
pg. 67 Cargo area
Cargo area lighting
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Withdraw the cargo area cover, pull it over the luggage compartment and \
hook it in the holes in the rear
cargo area pillars. Removing the cargo area cover:
l Press the end pieces of the cargo area cover inward, pull up and remove.\
l To fit in place: Press the end pieces of the cargo area cover down into \
the holders.
Vanity mirror
Vanity mirrors
Both sun visors are equipped with lighted vanity mirrors. The light come\
s on when the cover is opened.
pg. 72 Spare tire
Spare tire
The spare tire, jack and tool bag are located under the floor of the car\
go space. To access the spare tire:
l Remove the rear hinged floor panel by raising it approx. 6 inches (15 c\
m) and then pulling it
backwards out of the cargo area.
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Extra handgrip
The Volvo XC70 is equipped with an extra handgrip on the front passenger\
's side. This handgrip can be
used for added support when travelling on unpaved roads, etc.
pg. 74 Interior lighting
Courtesy light
The courtesy light can be turned on or off by pressing the button. The l\
ight also has a timer function
which turns the light on for 30 seconds if:
l You unlock the car from the outside with the key or remote control.
l You switch off the ignition (turn the key to position 0).
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