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Display
The display above the climate control panel shows the climate settings that have been made.
Personal settings
There are two functions in the climate system that can be set to your preferences:
Blower speed in Auto mode.
Timer controlled recirculation of the air in the passenger compartment. For information about how to make these
settings, see the Personal settings section on page 52
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Climate system sensors
The sunlight sensor on the upper side of the dashboard and the passenger compartment temperature sensor, located
behind the climate system control panel, should not be obstructed.
Acceleration
The air conditioning system is temporarily switched off during full throttle acceleration.
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Air vents
Air vents in the dashboard
A. Open
B. Closed
C. Horizontal air flow
D. Vertical air flow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost.
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1. Auto - On/Off
2. Blower speed
3. Recirculation
4. Defroster
5. Airflow controls
6. A/C - ON/OFF
7. Heated driver's seat
8. Heated front passenger's seat
9. Rear window and door mirror defrosters
10. Temperature selector
ECC functions
1. Auto -On/Off
The AUTO function automatically regulates climate control to maintain the desired temperature. The
automatic function controls heating, air conditioning, blower speed, recirculation, and air distribution.
When the retractable hard top is down, warm or cool air from the climate system is directed downward in the
passenger compartment, and the climate system's effect is limited if it is not possible to compensate for the ambient
temperature.
If you select one or more manual functions, the remaining functions continue to be controlled automatically. All
manual settings are switched off when AUTO is switched on. AUTO CLIMATE is shown in the display.
2. Blower speed
The blower speed can be increased or decreased by turning the knob. The blower speed is regulated
automatically if AUTO is selected. The previously set blower speed is disconnected.
NOTE: If the knob is turned counterclockwise and the blower indication in the display goes out, the blower and the air
conditioning are switched off. The display shows the blower symbol and OFF.
3. Recirculation
This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, 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.
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If the air in the car recirculates for too long, there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows,
especially in winter.
Timer
The timer function minimizes the risk of fogging, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected. See page 52
for information on setting the recirculation timer.
NOTE: Recirculation is always disengaged if the defroster button is engaged to clear ice or condensation from the side
windows.
4. Defroster
Directs airflow to the windshield and side windows and increases blower speed. The LED in the defroster
button lights up when this function is activated. The air conditioning system is controlled to provide maximum air
dehumidification. The air is not recirculated.
5. Airflow controls
Press one of the three buttons in the illustration to activate the selected airflow. A symbol in the display
above the climate control panel and a lit LED in the selected button indicate that the manual function has been
selected. With manually selected airflow both warm and cool air can be selected. See also the table on page 63
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6. Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning system is controlled automatically by the system when the ON LED is lit to maintain
the selected temperature.
When OFF is selected and the OFF LED is lit, the air conditioning system is deactivated. Other functions are still
controlled automatically.
When Defroster (4) is selected, the air conditioning system is activated for maximum dehumidifying.
7 and 8. Heated front seats (option)
Maximum heating: Press the button once - both LEDs light up.
Reduced heating: Press the button a second time - one LED lights up.
Seat heating off: Press the button a third time - no LEDs are lit.
9. Rear window and door mirror defrosters
Press to defrost the rear window and door mirrors.
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The rear window and door mirrors are defrosted simultaneously if the switch is pressed once. The function is active if
one LED is lit in the switch. The door mirrors are deactivated automatically after approximately 6 minutes. The rear
window is deactivated after approximately 12 minutes.
NOTE: This function is automatically switched off when the power retractable hard top is down.
10. Temperature selector
The temperatures on the driver's and passenger's sides can be set separately using the knob (with the
thermometer in it). The temperature can be set for both sides of the car when the ignition is switched on (both LEDs
will be on), which means that a temperature setting will apply to both sides of the car.
To set the temperature on one side of the car:
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Press the knob once. The LED for one side of the car will light up. Turn the knob to adjust the temperature.
Press the knob a second time to set the temperature on the opposite side of the car.
Press the knob a third time to set the temperature on both sides of the car the same time.
NOTE: Selecting a temperature that is higher or lower than necessary will not heat or cool the passenger compartment
faster.
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VOLVO C70
Chapter 5 - Interior
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Front seats 66
Power seats68
Power retractable hard top70
Temporary cover75
Wind blocker76
Interior lighting77
Storage compartments79
Loading the trunk82
Carrying long loads84
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Front seats
Manual passenger's seat adjustment
The passenger's seat can be manually adjusted in a number of ways to provide a comfortable driving and sitting
position.
1. Forward-rearward: Pull the lever up and slide the seat to the position of your choice.
2. Use this control to raise or lower the front edge of the seat cushion.
3. Use this control to raise or lower the rear edge of the seat cushion.
4. Turn this knob (option on some passenger's seats) to adjust the firmness of the lumbar support.
5. Turn this knob to adjust the backrest tilt.
6. Control panel for power seats.
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the seat while driving.
The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully.
Position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
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Front seats
Accessing the rear seat-Easy Entry
Manual seat
Moving the seat forward:
Pull up control 1 (see the illustration above) to release the backrest.
Tilt the backrest forward and slide the seat forward.
Moving the seat rearward:
With the backrest tilted forward, move the seat rearward to the desired position.
Pull up control 1 and return the backrest to the upright position.
Power seats
Moving the seat forward:
Pull up control 1 (see the illustration above) to release the backrest.
Tilt the backrest forward.
Press and hold down the front section of button 2 (see the illustration above) to move the seat forward.
Moving the seat rearward:
Press and hold down the rear section of button 2 until the seat has returned to its original position.
Pull up control 1 and return the backrest to the upright position.
WARNING!
After the seat has been returned to its original position, be sure that the backrest is securely locked in the upright
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Power seats
The power driver's seat can be adjusted:
If the ignition key is in position I or II.
During a 10 minute period after the doors have been unlocked if the door remains open.
If the door is closed and the ignition key is not yet in the ignition, or if the key is in position 0, the seat can be
adjusted or during a period of 40 seconds. The power passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in
position I or II, or if the engine is running.
Adjusting the seat
Controls 5, 6, and 7 on the side of the seat can be used to make adjustments.
5. Backrest tilt
6. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the rear section of the seat. Move the control forward to
move the seat forward.
7. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the front section of the seat. Move the control rearward
to move the seat rearward.
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 for approximately 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
Emergency stop
NOTE: If the seat inadvertently begins to move, press any of the buttons to stop the seat.
Programming the seat memory, driver's seat only (option)
Three different seating positions can be stored (buttons 1, 2, and 3 in the illustration) in the 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:
Use controls 5, 6, and 7 to adjust the seat to the desired position.
Press and hold down the M (memory) button.
With the M button depressed, press button 1 to store the seat's current position.
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