2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
NOTE
This does not set the vehicle's
speed.
2. Press + or - to set the current speed. CRUISE ON will be displayed.
Increasing or decreasing speed
Use + or - in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's s\
peed:
1. Press and hold down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired spee\
d. This will become the set speed when the
button is released.
2. Press + or - for approximately a half second and release the button t\
o increase or decrease vehicle speed by
approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE
Cruise control will not function at speeds below 20 mph. (30 km/
h).
Momentary acceleration, for less than 1 minute (e.g. when passing anoth\
er car), does not affect cruise control
operation. The car will automatically return to the previously set speed\
when the accelerator pedal is released.
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Cruise control
Temporarily disengaging the cruise control
l Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control.
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CRUISE will appear in the function display. The currently set speed is stored \
in the system's memory.
Cruise control is also automatically disengaged:
l If the speed drops below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) when driving u\
phill.
l When the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
l If the gear selector is moved to position N.
l During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.
l If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for m\
ore than 1 minute.
Returning to the set speed

Press the button to resume the previously set speed.
Disengaging cruise control
Cruise control can also be disengaged by:
l Pressing the CRUISE button (CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in the function display).
l Putting the gear selector in Neutral (N).
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on we\
t or slippery roads. Cruise control may not
maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
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Right-side steering wheel keypad
Steering wheel keypad
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The four buttons on the steering wheel keypad can be used to control the\
audio system.
l The steering wheel keypad can be used to adjust volume, shift between pr\
eset stations and change CD tracks.
l Press one of the two left-hand buttons briefly to change to the next/pre\
vious preset radio station, or to go to the
next/ previous track on a CD.
l Press and hold down these buttons to search within a track on a CD.
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Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers
Steering wheel adjustment
Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a\
comfortable position for the driver.
1. Pull down the lever on the steering column to release the steering wh\
eel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position
3. Press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in the new\
position. If necessary, press the steering wheel
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slightly while pressing the lever into the locked position.
Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has bec\
ome a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again t\
o turn off the flashers.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, de\
pending on where you
live.
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Parking brake
Parking brake (hand brake)
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The parking brake lever is located between the front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will light up even if the parking brake has only bee\
n partially
applied.
When applying the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstil\
l.
4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever must be pulled more fir\
mly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear (f\
or manual transmission) or P (for automatic
transmission).
Parking on a hill
l If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they po\
int away from the curb.
l If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they \
point toward the curb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button at the end of the lever \
and lower the lever completely.
WARNING
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Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to its full
extent.
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12-volt sockets
12-volt sockets
The 12-volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories such as ce\
llular telephones, etc. The key must be in
position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
Ashtrays/cigarette lighter
The auxiliary socket can also be used for a cigarette lighter and ashtra\
ys, which are available as accessories. Please
contact your Volvo retailer
1.
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NOTE
l The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in
use.
l Maximum current from the sockets is 10A.
1Ashtrays are also available as an accessory.
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Power windows
Operation
The power windows are opened and closed using the buttons in the armrest\
s, or can be opened by pressing the unlock
button on the central locking system's remote control (see
page 109).
Opening/closing the windows from inside the car
NOTE
l The ignition must be ON (ignition in position I, II or the engine runni\
ng) for the power windows to function.
l The power windows will also function after the ignition has been switche\
d off as long neither of the doors has
been opened.
Opening a window
l Lightly press down the front edge of any of the buttons (A or B) to th\
e first detent ("stop") to open a window to the
position of your choice.
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WARNING
l Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
l Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
l Make sure that the windows are completely unobstructed before they are
operated.
l Press down the front part of one or both buttons A as far as possible an\
d release to automatically open the front
window(s) completely.
l To stop the window at any time, pull the button up.
Closing a window
l Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the buttons (A or B) to the f\
irst detent ("stop") to close a window to the
position of your choice.
l Pull up the front part of one or both buttons A as far as possible and r\
elease to automatically close the front window
(s) completely.
All windows
Button C can be used to open or close all of the windows at the same tim\
e.
l Briefly press the right side of the button to automatically open all of \
the windows.
l Press and hold down the left side of the button to close all of the wind\
ows.
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Mirrors
Rearview mirror
Auto-dim function An optional integrated sensor reacts to headlights fro\
m following traffic and automatically reduces
glare.
Rearview mirror with compass (option)
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