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2007 Volvo C70
29 01 Safety
Crash mode
Driving after a collision
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text CRASH MODE SEE\
MANUAL may appear in the
information display. This indicates that the vehicle's functionality has\
been reduced.
This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the vehicle'\
s electrical system is intact.
CRASH MODE is a feature that is triggered if one or more of the safety s\
ystems (for example, front or
side airbags, an inflatable curtain, or one or more of the seat belt ten\
sioners) has deployed. The collision
may have damaged an important function in the vehicle, such as the fuel \
lines, sensors for one of the
safety systems, the brake system, etc.
WARNING
l Never attempt to repair the vehicle yourself or to reset the electrical \
system after the vehicle has
displayed CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL. This could result in injury or improper\
system function.
l Restoring the vehicle to normal operating mode should only be done by a \
trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
l After CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL has been displayed, if you detect the odor o\
f fuel vapor, or see
any signs of fuel leakage, do not attempt to start the vehicle. Leave th\
e vehicle immediately.
Attempting to start the vehicle
If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage, you may \
attempt to start the vehicle. To do
so:
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32 01 Safety
Child safety
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor
To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the \
driver's belt) is equipped with a
locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut.
When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:
l Attach the seat belt to the child seat according to the child seat manuf\
acturer's instructions.
l Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.
l Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle (lock) in the usual w\
ay.
l Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time and is\
normal. The belt will now be locked
in place. This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is \
unlocked and the belt is fully
retracted.
WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the\
front passenger's seat. We also
recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear \
seat with the seat belt properly
fastened.
Volvo's recommendations
Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit in the front seat of a c\
ar? It's quite simple really. A front
airbag is a very powerful device designed, by law, to help protect an ad\
ult.
Because of the size of the airbag and its speed of inflation, a child sh\
ould never be placed in the front seat,
even if he or she is properly belted or strapped into a child safety sea\
t. Volvo has been an innovator in
safety for over seventy-five years, and we'll continue to do our part. B\
ut we need your help. Please
remember to put your children in the back seat, and buckle them up.
Volvo has some very specific recommendations:
l Always wear your seat belt.
l Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which, when used with a three-p\
oint seat belt can help
reduce serious injuries during certain types of accidents. Volvo recomme\
nds that you do not disconnect
the airbag system in your vehicle.
l Volvo strongly recommends that everyone in the vehicle be properly restr\
ained.
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WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any veh\
icle with a front passenger
airbag - not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-vie\
w mirror is illuminated (on
vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an a\
ccident were to cause the airbag
to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated\
in this position.
WARNING
Always refer to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for deta\
iled information on securing the
restraint.
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WARNING
l An infant seat must be in the rear-facing position only.
l The infant seat should not be positioned behind the driver's seat unless\
there is adequate space for
safe installation.
2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the manufacturer\
's instructions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (l\
ock) until a distinct click is audible.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any veh\
icle with a front passenger
airbag - not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-vie\
w mirror is illuminated (on
vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an a\
ccident were to cause the airbag
to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated\
in this position.
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WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in. (\
2.5 cm) in any
direction.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and lett\
ing it retract completely.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any veh\
icle with a front passenger
airbag - not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-vie\
w mirror is illuminated (on
vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor). If the severity of an a\
ccident were to cause the airbag
to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or death to a child seated\
in this position.
39 01 Safety
Booster cushions
Securing a booster cushion
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Instrument overview
45 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
1. Steering wheel adjustment65
2. Hood opener
189
3. Controls in driver's door (see inset illustration on the next page)\
4. Left steering wheel lever
57
5. Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener
55
6. Door open handle, and locking button
114
7. Lock indicator light
114
8. Climate system air vent
81
9. Side window air vent
10. Cruise control
62
11. Horn, airbag
18
12. Main instrument panel
47
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1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with t\
he turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, one of the turn signals on the trailer or on the c\
ar are not functioning properly.
2. Parking brake applied
Parking brake applied This light is on when the parking brake (hand bra\
ke) is applied. The parking brake lever is
situated between the front seats. Always pull up this lever as far as po\
ssible when applying the parking brake.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second
symbol.
3. SRS warning light
If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for \
longer than approximately 10 seconds after the
car has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detecte\
d a fault in a seat belt lock or tensioner, a
front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the\
system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
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NOTE
The remote control will not lock or unlock the glove
compartment.
Double locking
If the car is locked with the remote control while the power retractable hard top is down, the double locking feature activates after
approximately 30 seconds. This means that the doors cannot be unlocked o\
r opened from inside the car.
NOTE
The double locking function can be temporarily disabled. See
page 118 for
instructions.
2. Unlock - Press the Unlock button on the remote once to unlock the driver's doo\
r. The turn signals will flash twice to confirm
unlocking.
After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 sec\
onds to unlock the other doors and the trunk.
A long press (at least two seconds) opens all side windows.
NOTE
l The turn signals flash to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly lo\
cked/unlocked with the remote control. When locking the
vehicle, the turn signals will flash a confirmation only if all the door\
s are securely closed and locked. Flashing confirmation for
locking and unlocking may be customized in the vehicle's Personal settin\
gs menu. See
page 72 for more information.
l The two-step unlocking function can be changed so that one press of the \
Unlock button unlocks all of the doors and the trunk.
See Personal settings on
page 72 for more information.
l Automatic relocking: If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-\
lock) and the alarm will rearm after 2
minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened.
l Automatic locking: When the car starts to move, the doors and trunk can be locked automat\
ically. This feature can be turned on
or off, see Personal settings on
page 72 for more information.
l Airbag deployment will automatically attempt to unlock the doors.
3. Approach lighting - As you approach the car:
Press the yellow button on the remote control to light the interior ligh\
ting, position/parking lamps, and license
110 05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
plate lighting and the lights in the door mirrors. These lights will swi\
tch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See the
Personal settings on
page 72 for information about adjusting the time setting.
4. Unlock trunk- Press the button once to disarm the alarm system and unlock only the t\
runk. After closing, the trunk will not
automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.
NOTE
This function will unlock, but not pop open, the
trunk.
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