2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE ignition

2007 Volvo C70
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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12-volt socket (option)
Fold down the lid to use the socket.
l Using the 12-volt socket while the engine is not running drains the vehi\
cle's battery.
l If the ignition is switched off and a device drawing more that 0.1A is c\
onnected to a socket, a battery
alert will be shown in the driver information display.
l The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use.
105 04 Interior
Storage compartments
Carrying long loads (ski hatch)
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Remote control and key blade
108
Locking and unlocking
114
Glove compartment and trunk
115
Opening the trunk from the inside
116
Alarm
117
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Remote control and key blade
Remote controls
Two remote controls that also function as ignition keys are provided wit\
h your car. The remote controls contain detachable metal
key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver's door and the g\
love compartment.
USA - FCC ID: LTQVO315TX
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interf\
erence received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Canada - IC: 3659AVO315TX
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may \
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation \
of the device.
Loss of a remote control
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If either of the remote controls is lost, the other must be taken with t\
he car to a Volvo retailer. As an anti-theft measure, the code of
the lost remote control must be erased from the system.
Each key blade has a unique code, which is used if new key blades are re\
quired. A maximum of six remote controls/key blades can
be programmed and used for one car.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transponder. Th\
e code in the key is transmitted to an antenna in the ignition
switch where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor mo\
dule. The car will start only with a properly coded key. If you
misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer for \
reprogramming as an antitheft measure. USA - FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following condition: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interf\
erence received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Canada - IC: 3659A-WFS125VO
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may \
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation \
of the device.
CAUTION
Never use force on the narrow section of the remote control - this is wh\
ere the transponder is located. The car cannot be started if
the transponder is damaged.
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Remote control and key blade
Remote control functions
1. Lock - Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock both doors, the trun\
k, the cabin storage compartments (compartment in
the doors, the rear side panels, and the ski hatch in the center of the \
rear seat backrest). The turn signals will flash twice to confirm
locking.
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When replacing the battery, avoid touching the electrical circuitry in t\
he other half of the remote
control.
5. Pry out (2) and replace the battery. Avoid touching the battery and\
its contact surfaces with your fingers.
6. Press the cover back into place and tighten the screw.
7. Reinsert the key blade in the remote control.
The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or \
at your Volvo retailer.
Key blade
The key blade can be used to lock or unlock the vehicle or glove compart\
ment (see page 115).
Reinserting the key blade in the remote control
1. Hold the remote control with the pointed end down.
2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.
3. Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place.
Unlocking the doors with the detached key blade
1. Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. Tu\
rn the key blade clockwise approximately one-quarter turn to
unlock the driver's door only.
NOTE
After unlocking the driver's door with the key blade, opening the door w\
ill trigger the
alarm.
To disable the alarm:
1. Press the Unlock button on the remote control, or insert the key in t\
he ignition switch.
Locking the doors with the detached key blade
1. Lock the passenger's door by pressing the lock button on the door.
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Lock indicator lights
An indicator light in each door will illuminate for approximately 5 minu\
tes after the car has been locked using the remote control.
If the car is locked from the inside while the ignition is on, the light\
will remain on until the car is unlocked or the ignition is
switched off.
NOTE
l The doors cannot be opened by pulling up the lock button.
l If both doors are closed when a lock button is pressed, the alarm will n\
ot be armed.
l Each door can also be locked manually using the lock button on that part\
icular door. This applies only if the car has not been
locked from the outside.
l The doors can also be unlocked (and the door opened) by pulling the ha\
ndle in the door twice.
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Glove compartment and trunk
Locking the glove compartment
The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachab\
le key blade on the remote control. See page 111 for
information on removing the key blade from the remote control.
1. Unlock the glove compartment by turning the key a quarter of a turn (\
90°) counterclockwise. The key slot is vertical when the
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Opening the trunk from the inside
Opening the trunk from the inside
U.S. models only
The car is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk \
lid, which can be used in an emergency situation to open the
trunk from the inside.
l Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid.
l After use, the handle must be pushed back into its original position bef\
ore the trunk can be closed.
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Alarm
The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the car is locked with the rem\
ote control, or if a front lock button is depressed.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the ca\
r. The following conditions will trigger the alarm:
l The hood is forced open.
l The trunk is forced open.
l A door is forced open.
l The ignition switch is tampered with.
l An attempt is made to start the car with a non-approved key (a key not \
coded to the car's ignition).
l If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipp\
ed with the optional movement sensor).
l The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional in\
clination sensor)
l The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
l The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
NOTE
The alarm system functions in the same way, regardless of whether the po\
wer retractable hard top is raised or
lowered.
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The alarm indicator light
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the indicator light on at\
the top of the dashboard (see illustration):
l Indicator light off - the alarm is not armed
l The indicator light flashes every two seconds - the alarm is armed
l The indicator light flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on -\
the alarm has been triggered. The message "ALARM
TRIGGERED, CHECK CAR" will also be displayed.
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Alarm
Fault in the alarm system
l If a fault has been detected in the alarm system, a message will be show\
n in the information display. Contact your Volvo retailer
to have the alarm system inspected and repaired if necessary.
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, or press the central lock b\
utton on one of the front doors with the door open. One long
flash of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is armed.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or insert the key in the i\
gnition to disarm the alarm. Two short flashes from the
car's direction indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated a\
nd that all doors are unlocked.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK butto\
n on the remote control or by inserting the key in the
ignition switch. The driver's door must first be unlocked with the key b\
lade.
Audible/visual alarm signal
An audible alarm signal is given by a battery powered siren. The alarm c\
ycle lasts for 30 seconds.
NOTE
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