2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE engine

2007 Volvo C70
NOTE
If a message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip computer, thi\
s message must be read before you can
access the trip computer
54 02 Instruments and controls
Information display
Message Meaning
STOP SAFELY Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent t\
he risk of
serious damage.
STOP ENGINE Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent t\
he risk of
serious damage.
SERVICE URGENT Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for in\
spection
immediately.
SEE MANUAL Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact\
a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
SERVICE REQUIRED Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for in\
spection
as soon as possible (but preferably before the next scheduled maintenan\
ce
service).
TIME FOR REGULAR
SERVICE This message is affected by the number of miles/km driven, by the number\
of
months, or by the number of engine hours since the service reminder was \
reset
at the most recent regularly scheduled service.
REMINDER CHECK OIL
LEVEL Check the oil level when this message is displayed. See
page 191.
DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF The stability system's spin control function has been turned off. See
page 138
for details.
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Lighting panel
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l INSTANTANEOUS (current fuel consumption)
l AVERAGE SPEED
l DSTC (see page 138 for detailed information.)
l ACTUAL SPEED (current speed in m.p.h., Canadian models only)
NOTE
Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the tri\
p computer
function.
If a warning message is shown in the information display while you are u\
sing the trip computer:
1. You must acknowledge the message by pressing the READ button (A).
2. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Controls
The trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting INFO (B) one s\
tep at a time in either direction. Twisting a
final time returns you to the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (average fuel consumption and average sp\
eed will be erased from system memory) by
pressing RESET (C) for at least five seconds.
MILES TO EMPTY TANK
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the f\
uel remaining in the tank. This calculation is
based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km) of \
driving and the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank when the reading was taken. When the driving distance on curren\
t fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km),
"----" will be displayed in the information display.
AVERAGE
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip compu\
ter was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stor\
ed and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
INSTANTANEOUS
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings tak\
en once per second. When the car is not
moving, "----" will be displayed.
AVERAGE SPEED
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer\
was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is stored \
and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
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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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The power driver's seat can be adjusted:
l If the ignition key is in position I or II.
l During a 10 minute period after the doors have been unlocked if the door\
remains open.
l If the door is closed and the ignition key is not yet in the ignition, o\
r 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
Seat adjustment controls 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the side of the seat can be u\
sed to move the seat to the position
of your choice.
1. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the front \
section of the seat cushion.
2. Move the control forward/rearward to move the seat forward or rearwar\
d.
3. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the rear s\
ection of the seat cushion.
4. Backrest tilt.
NOTE
The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is b\
locked by any object. If this
occurs, switch off the ignition (key in position 0) and wait for appro\
ximately 20 seconds before
operating the seat again.
Emergency stop
If the seat inadvertently begins to move, press any of the buttons to st\
op the seat.
Programming the seat memory, driver's seat only (option)
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Please observe the following information before operating the power retr\
actable hard top:
l There should be no objects on the power retractable hard top's cover.
l Remove all snow, ice or loose objects from the power retractable hard to\
p and trunk lid.
l The top should be dry before it is lowered.
CAUTION
If the power retractable hard top is lowered while it is wet, water may \
drip into the passenger
compartment or trunk
l There should be at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) of free space from the gr\
ound (distance A in the
illustration).
l There should be at least 8 inches (20 cm) of free space behind the veh\
icle (distance B in the illustration
in the center column).
l The ambient temperature should be above 14°F (-10°C).
l The trunk divider (see page 93) must be closed.
l The trunk must be closed.
l The vehicle must be at a standstill and the brake pedal must be pressed.\
Volvo also recommends the following:
l The vehicle should be parked outdoors, on level ground.
l Raising or lowering the power retractable hard top should preferably be \
done in one, continuous
operation.
l If the vehicle is parked outdoors, the engine should be idling to help a\
void battery drain.
CAUTION
If the instructions on these pages are not followed, damage to the power\
retractable hard top's
mechanism may occur.
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Power retractable hard top
Raising or lowering the power retractable hard top
1. Turn the ignition key to position II, or start the engine if the vehi\
cle is parked outdoors.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Press and hold down the left button (1) to raise the power retracta\
ble hard top or the right button (2) to
lower it. Hold down the respective button until the top is completely ra\
ised or lowered.
Release the button when an audible signal sounds. The message ROOF OPEN or ROOF CLOSED will be
displayed.
CAUTION
l Please heed any messages that may appear in the information display whil\
e the top is in operation.
l Any windows that are closed will be opened approximately 4 inches (10 c\
m) while the power
retractable hard top is in operation. The windows will be automatically \
re-closed when the top is
completely raised or lowered.
WARNING
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l See the section "Before raising or lowering the power retractable hard t\
op" on page 92 before
operating the power retractable hard top.
l Never pull the release wire for the power retractable hard top's hydraul\
ic system that is located under
the rear seat cushion. This wire is only intended for use by qualified s\
ervice personnel. Pulling this wire
could lead to:
l High risk of being injured by the power retractable hard top mechanism. \
l Unexpected movement of the hard top, or the hard top or the trunk could \
inadvertently open.
l The retractable hard top can be damaged.
Power retractable hard top-related text messages
l PRESS BRAKE TO OPERATE ROOF
Press the brake pedal to operate the retractable hard top.
l CLOSE TRUNK FOR ROOF OPERATION
The trunk is open and must be closed before operating the power retracta\
ble hard top.
l CLOSE TRUNK SEP. FOR ROOF OPERAT
The trunk divider (see
page 93 for more
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Power retractable hard top
information) must be closed before operating the power retractable hard\
top.
l LOW BATTERY FOR ROOF OPERATION
The battery's charge is too low to operate the power retractable hard to\
p. In this case, the top can only be
raised. Start the engine, or if necessary, have the battery charged befo\
re operating the top.
l ROOF NOT LOCKED
The power retractable hard top is not fully up or down. Press and hold d\
own the respective button again to
complete the operation.
l TEMP LIMITS ROOF OPERATION
The power retractable hard top mechanism has overheated, or the ambient \
temperature is below 14° F (-
10° C). If the mechanism has overheated, wait for approximately 5 mi\
nutes (the message in the
information display will disappear) and try to lower or raise the top a\
gain.
If a fault in the power retractable hard top mechanism occurs, the follo\
wing messages will be displayed:
l ROOF FAILURE SERVICE REQUIRED
The power retractable hard top cannot be operated. Contact an authorized\
Volvo retailer or service
technician. If the top is down in this situation, a cover for the vehicl\
e is provided in the trunk. See
page 96
for more information.
l ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL
The power retractable hard top must be operated according to the followi\
ng instructions.
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The rear reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respec\
tive buttons.
Courtesy lighting - automatic function
The interior lighting has a built-in automatic function that switches on\
the courtesy lighting for 30
seconds when:
l the car is unlocked from the outside using the key or remote control
l the engine is switched off and the ignition key is turned to the 0 posit\
ion.
The courtesy lighting lights up or remains on for 5 minutes when:
l one of the doors is opened and left open.
l the courtesy lighting has not been switched off (the right side of butt\
on 2 depressed).
The automatic lighting goes out when:
l the engine is started
l the car is locked from the outside using the key or remote control.
If the courtesy lighting is not switched off manually, it will be turned\
off automatically 5 minutes after the
engine has been switched off.
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Interior lighting
Vanity mirror
Raise the cover to switch on the light.
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