2005 VOLVO V70 warning

See page 118 for more information on this function.
pg. 32 Text information window
Messages in the text window
When a warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is also displayed in the text window. After you
have read the message, you can erase it by pressing button A (see illustration above).
NOTE: Certain messages cannot be erased until the condition has been corrected.
Warning messages override text messages from any car feature that also uses the text window. A warning message
must be acknowledged (erased) before you can access the feature of your choice. Press button A to erase the warning
message.
Erased messages are stored in the system's memory until the required action has been taken. You can scroll through
the stored messages by pressing button A. The text window can be cleared (the message will be returned to memory)
by pressing button A again.
General messages
STOP SAFELY: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
STOP ENGINE: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
SERVICE URGENT: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
SEE MANUAL: Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.
SERVICE REQUIRED: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your convenience (but
preferably before the next scheduled maintenance service).
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.
1) OIL LEVEL LOW/FILL OIL* Check the oil level and top up if necessary. See page 151, 153
.
2) OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP SAFELY* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and
top up if necessary. See page 151, 153
.
2) OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP ENGINE* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and
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top up if necessary. See page 151, 153.
2) OIL LEVEL LOW/SEE MANUAL* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and
top up if necessary. See page 151, 153
.
* These messages apply to R-models only.
1) Orange warning triangle, see page 30
.
2) Red warning triangle, see page 30
.
pg. 33 Switches in the center console
The positions of these buttons may vary, depending on the specifications of your car
Stability Traction Control (STC)*/ Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)**
Press this switch to turn the Spin Control (SC) function of the STC/DSTC system on or off. 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.
See pages 22-23
for more information. R-models only:
The Active Yaw Control function can also be deactivated. See page 22
for more information.
WARNING!
Please be aware that the car's handling characteristics may be affected if the Spin Control/Active Yaw Control
functions are switched off.
Disconnecting the alarm
This button is used to temporarily disconnect alarm sensors. See page 85
for further information
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Auxiliary socket
This 12 volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories. The ignition key must be in position 1 (or higher) for the
auxiliary socket to function. See also page 43
for more information.
Front/rear park assist (option/accessory)
See page 100
for more information on this function.
Four-C active chassis system: R models only
Please see page 99
for information on adjusting the active chassis settings.
Power child locks (option)
See page 86
for more information on this function.
* Standard on all models except the T5 turbo.
** Standard on the T5 turbo/R-models, optional on all other models.
pg. 34 Trip computer (option)
Trip computer
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus that can be
displayed in the text window.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Average speed
Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)
NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning
message is displayed in the text window while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the message by
pressing button A. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Trip computer controls and functions
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Seat adjustment
Adjust the power seat(s) with the controls at the side of the seat as follows:
1 Front edge of seat (raise/lower)
2 Forward - rearward
3 Rear edge of seat (raise/lower)
4 Backrest tilt
Power seat adjustment controls
NOTE: The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs,
switch off the ignition (key in position 0) and wait about 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
Emergency stop
If the seat accidentally begins to move, press any of the buttons to stop the seat.
NOTE: Please refer to the following page for information on programming the memory function in the driver's seat.
Remote keyless entry system and the driver's seat
The remote control transmitter also controls the position of the electrically operated driver's seat in the following way:
1. Adjust the seat to your preferences.
2. When you leave your vehicle, lock it using the remote control.
The position of the seat is now stored in the remote control.
Automatic seat adjustment
To move the seat to the position in which you left it:
1. Unlock the driver's door with the same remote control (the one used to lock the doors).
2. Open the driver's door within 2 minutes.
The driver's seat will automatically move to the position in which you left it.
NOTE:
· The seat will move to this position even if someone else has moved it to a different seating position and locked the
car with a different remote control.
· This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters (up to 3) that you use with your
vehicle.
· This feature will not function if your lock your vehicle with the key.
WARNING!
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the car.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.
pg. 61 Front seats
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Programming the memory
Programming the driver's seat memory (option)*
Three different seating and door mirror positions can be stored in the driver seat's memory.
The following example explains how button 1 can be programmed.
Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way.
To program (store) a seat position in button 1:
1. Move the seat to the desired position using the seat adjustment controls (see the previous page).
2. Press and hold down the MEM (memory) button.
3. With the MEM button depressed, press button 1 briefly to store the seat's current position.
To move the seat to the position that it was in when button 1 was programmed:
Press and hold down button 1 until the seat stops moving.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset
position.
* This option is only available on the driver's seat.
Manually adjusted front seats
1. Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position of your choice.
2. Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cushion (option): use the control to pump the front edge of the cushion up or
down.
3. Raise/lower seat height: pump the seat up or down
4. Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer or softer lumbar support.
5. Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest.
6. Control panel for optional power seat (see page 60
for more information).
WARNING!
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
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Check that the seat is securely locked into position after adjusting.
pg. 62 Front seats
Folding front seat backrest
The passenger seat backrest can be folded down to the horizontal position for carrying long loads. To fold down the
backrest:
Move the seat as far rearward as possible
Adjust the backrest tilt to the most upright position
Lift the catches on the lower rear side of the backrest
Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward
Move the seat as far forward as possible so that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment.
WARNING!
Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during
sudden stops.
pg. 63 Storage compartments
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1. Storage compartment in door
2. Storage pocket in edge of front seat
3. Ticket clip
4. Glove compartment
5. Storage compartment and cup holders in center console (see the following page for more information)
6. Storage space and cupholders in rear seat armrest
7. Storage pocket in rear side of front seats§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.
pg. 64 Cup holders, Glove compartment
Storage compartments in the center console
1. Storage compartment cover
2. Front storage compartment
This storage space is fitted with a sliding cover (not on XC70 models)
3. 12-volt socket
4. Space for accessory ashtray
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Use the switch on the front door armrests to lock/unlock the car from the inside.
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: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the car, the central locking system is designed to unlock the
doors immediately if the key is left in the ignition switch, the car is locked using the lock button on the door and the
door is then closed. A sound from the lock will be audible at this time.
Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine is running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transmitter. 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 will start only with
a properly coded key.
If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft measure.
*This key operates only driver's door and ignition switch/steering wheel lock.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Exterior courtesy lights
Home Safe System
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the courtesy lighting function:
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when activating the high beams).
Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in the sideview mirrors will now come on and remain
on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds (the time interval is at your discretion and can be changed by an authorized Volvo retailer).
Approach lighting
When approaching the car at night, press the yellow button in the central locking remote control (see illustration on
page 81
). This lights up the interior courtesy light, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in the sideview
mirrors.
pg. 81 Remote keyless entry system
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