2007 Volvo C70
3 Contents
03 Climate
General information
80
Air vents
81
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
82
Air distribution
85
04 Interior
Front seats
88
Power retractable hard top
92
Interior lighting
98
Storage compartments
100
05 Locks and alarm
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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06 Starting and driving
General information
122
Fuel requirements
125
Ignition switch, Steering wheel
lock
128
Starting the vehicle
129
Manual transmission
131
Automatic transmission
132
Shiftlock override
135
Brake system
136
Stability system
138
Front/rear park assist
140
Towing
142
Jump starting
145
Towing a trailer
146
Detachable trailer hitch
148
Transporting loads
149
07 Wheel and tires
General information
152
Tire inflation
154
Tire designations
158
Glossary of tire terminology
160
Vehicle loading
161
Uniform tire quality gradings
163
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
164
Wheel nuts
165
Tire rotation
166
Temporary spare
167
Changing a wheel
168
Tire sealing system
170
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
178
Paint touch up
182
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13. Audio controls218
14. Right steering wheel lever
60
15. Ignition switch
128
16. Rear-view mirror
69
17. Seat belt reminder
16
18. Driver's side reading light
98
19. Movement detector (option), alarm sensor
118
20. Courtesy lighting switch
98
21. Position for accessory switch
22. Passenger's side reading light
98
23. Display for climate control, personal settings, and audio system
24. Controls for personal settings and audio system
72 ,
218
25. Controls for climate system
82
26. Hazard warning flashers
65
27. Door open handle, and locking button
114
28. Glove compartment
101
29. Gear selector, manual
131
Gear selector, automatic
132
30. Parking brake
66
31. 12-volt socket
67
32. Switches for raising/lowering the power retractable hard top
94
46 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
Control panel in driver's door
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7. Cup holders
8. Storage compartment in center console (for e.g. CDs)
9. Cup holders
10. Storage compartments in rear side panels
11. Storage compartment on rear side of front seat backrests.
WARNING
l Anchor any heavy objects to prevent them from moving during sudden stops\
.
l Packages on the rear parcel shelf can obscure vision and may become dang\
erous projectiles in the
event of a sudden stop or an accident.
Glove compartment
The owners manual and maps can be stored here. There are also holders fo\
r coins, pens and fuel cards.
The glove compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachab\
le key blade from the central
locking system's remote control. See the chapter "Locks and alarm" for f\
urther information about the key
blade.
Compartment in door panel
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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 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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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
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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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5. Panic alarm: - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situat\
ions.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold the red button for at least \
3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals
and horn will be activated.
The panic alarm will stop automatically after 30 seconds.
To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the red button aga\
in.
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the
car.
Weak battery in the remote control
When the battery begins to lose its charge, the Information symbol in th\
e instrument panel (see page 49) lights up and REMOTE
BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE is shown in the information display.
Replacing the battery in the remote control
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates th\
at the battery (type CR 2032, 3V) is weak and should be
replaced. To replace the battery:
1. Remove the key blade.
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2. Place the remote control with the keypad downward. Remove the screw (\
1) using a small slotted screwdriver.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Note how the + and - sides of the battery are positioned on the insid\
e of the cover. The plus side of the new battery (marked on the
battery) must face downward.
CAUTION
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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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