2006 VOLVO XC70 parking brake

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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Interior 24
Exterior 25
Instruments 26
Instrument panel 27
Indicator and warning lights 28
Text information window 30
Switches in the center console 31
Trip computer 32
Cruise control 33
Lighting panel 35
Steering wheel adjustment/lock, Ignition switch 36
Left-side steering wheel lever 37
Right-side steering wheel lever 38
Tailgate wipers/washers, Water repellent glass 39
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear window, heated front seats 40
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays 41
Electrically operated windows 42
Rearview/sideview mirrors 43
Power moonroof 44
Sun visor 45

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Indicator and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights described on pages 28 and 29 should never stay on when driving*
When the ignition key is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower
right-hand side of the instrument panel should go on to test the function
of the bulbs. If a light does not go off after the engine has started, thesystem indicated should be inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the
parking brake has been fully released.
Warning lamp in the
center of the instrument
panel
This lamp lights up red or yellow depending
on the severity of the fault that has been
detected.
Red symbol - Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible in a suitable location and read the
message shown in the text window. The
symbol and accompanying text will remain on
until the fault has been corrected.
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NOTE: When the message “TIME FOR
REGULAR SERVICE” is displayed, the text
can be erased and the yellow symbol light can
be turned off by pressing the READ button.
The text will disappear and the symbol light
will go out automatically after two minutes.

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Parking brake, Auxiliary socket, Ashtrays
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Ashtrays
Volvo cars in North America do not have an ashtray in the front seat as
standard equipment. If you want to have an ashtray in the front seat,
please contact your Volvo retailer.
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WARNING!
•Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hills,
also turn the front wheels toward the curb.
•The indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the
parking brake is applied only slightly. Be sure to pull the lever up
sufficiently.
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Cup holders in the center
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Starting the engine
CAUTION:
•The engine should be idling when you
move the gear selector. Never accelerate
until after you feel the transmission
engage! Accelerating immediately after
selecting a gear will cause harsh engage-
ment and premature transmission wear.
•Selecting P or N when idling at a standstill
for prolonged periods of time will help
prevent overheating of the automatic
transmission fluid.
•Do not race a cold engine immediately
after starting. Oil flow may not reach
some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.WARNING!
•Always place the gear selector in Park or
in reverse on models with a manual
transmission, and apply the parking brake
before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the
car unattended with the engine running.
•Always open garage doors fully before
starting the engine inside a garage to
ensure adequate ventilation. The exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
invisible and odorless but very
poisonous.
•An extra mat on the driver's floor can
cause the accelerator pedal and the clutch
to catch. Check that the movement of the
accelerator pedal and clutch is not
impeded. Not more than one protective
floor covering may be used at one time.

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Towing a trailer
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WARNING!
•Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvo’s, nor
should safety chains be attached to the bumper.
•Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle rear axle must not be used.•Never connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to the
vehicle brake system, nor a trailer’s lighting system directly to the
vehicle lighting system. Consult your nearest authorized Volvo
retailer for correct installation.
•When towing a trailer, the trailer’s safety wire must be correctly
fastened to the hole or hook provided in the trailer hitch on the car.
The safety wire should never be fastened to or wound around the
drawbar ball.
NOTE:
•When parking the car with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking
brake before putting the gear selector in (P)ark or reverse on
models with a manual transmission. Always follow the trailer
manufacturer's recommendations for wheel chocking.
•When starting on a hill, put the gear selector in (D)rive before
releasing the parking brake.
•If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a
trailer, make sure the gear you select does not put too much strain
on the engine (using too high a gear).
•The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may be certified for trailers that
are heavier than the car is designed to tow. Please adhere to Volvo’s
recommended trailer weights.
* When driving for prolonged periods at temperatures above 86° F
(30° C), the maximum recommended weight is 2000 lbs (900 kg).
When preparing for trailer towing, observe
the following:
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches which are specially
designed for the car.
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•The jack’s attachment must engage the
bar in the jack attachment (see inset
illustration in right column on the
previous page). The car’s weight must
not rest on the jack attachment.
•Be sure the jack is on a firm, level,
non-slippery surface.
•Never allow any part of your body to
be extended under a car supported by a
jack.
•Use the jack intended for the car when
replacing a wheel. For any other job,
use stands to support the side of the car
being worked on.
•Apply the parking brake, select
position P (automatic transmission) or
Reverse gear (manual transmission).
•Block the wheels standing on the
ground, use rigid wooden blocks or
large stones.
•The jack should be kept well-greased.

 
   







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