2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE trunk release

2007 Volvo C70
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
95 04 Interior
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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Emergency operation
If the message ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL is displayed, the power retractab\
le hard top cannot be
operated in the normal way.
NOTE
If a fault has occurred and the power retractable hard top has been rais\
ed, it cannot be lowered again
until the fault has been corrected.
CAUTION
Carefully read the information under "Before raising or lowering the pow\
er retractable hard top" on
page 92 before operating the power retractable hard top. Damage may be unavoida\
ble if the power
retractable hard top must be operated under such conditions.
1. Press button 1 or 2 (see the illustration on
page 94) until ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL is displayed.
2. Release the button.
3. Press the button again and hold it down. After approximately 5 second\
s, the power retractable hard top
will begin to move. Keep the button depressed until the top is fully rai\
sed.
NOTE
Movement of the top may stop briefly. However, the button should be held\
down throughout the entire
operation. An audible signal will sound during the entire operation.
WARNING
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's opening/c\
losing mechanism.
l Unexpected movement of the hard top/ the hard top or the trunk could ina\
dvertently open.
l The retractable hard top can be damaged.
96 04 Interior
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The center section of the rear seat backrest can be opened to create spa\
ce for carrying long, light objects
(max. length 6.5 ft/2 meters, max. weight 55 lbs/25 kg). To do so, the\
center section (cushion) of the rear
seat backrest must be removed, the tire repair kit (if the vehicle is s\
o equipped) must be removed and
stowed in the trunk, and the plastic hatch in the trunk must be opened.
Removing the center backrest cushion
Pull the strap at the upper edge of the cushion, pull it forward, and li\
ft it out.
Opening the plastic hatch
From the trunk, press the catches in the two holes in the hatch (A in t\
he illustration) toward each other to
release the hatch, and fold it down.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional ski bag, the bag's zipper m\
ust be opened from the
passenger's compartment in order to insert objects through the ski hatch\
.
Replacing the backrest cushion
Begin by guiding the lower section of the cushion into place. Then press\
the upper section of the cushion
into place.
NOTE
This cushion is locked in place when the vehicle is locked with the remo\
te control. See
page
112.
Securing long objects
Long objects should be secured with one of the rear seat belts.
l Wrap the belt once around the object and lock the belt in the retractor \
as usual.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional ski bag, pass the seat belt\
through the bag's handle before
fastening the seat belt.


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116 05 Locks and alarm
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.
117 05 Locks and alarm
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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On cars with a spare wheel, the jack and lug wrench are secured in a foa\
m plastic block placed in the
center of the wheel.
CAUTION
The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a\
spare tire other than the one
that came with the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously d\
amage your car's transmission.
The retaining straps securing the spare wheel is attached to two eyelets\
in the floor of the spare wheel's
storage compartment.
WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire othe\
r than as a temporary
replacement for a punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possibl\
e by a standard tire. Road holding
and handling may be affected with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not e\
xceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Do
not drive farther than 50 miles (80 km) on a temporary spare tire.
168 07 Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel
Changing a wheel
Accessing the spare wheel
1. Open the hatch in the floor of the trunk.
2. Release the retaining straps and lift out the spare wheel in its stor\
age bag.
3. Open the zipper on the storage bag and lift out the spare wheel.
The wheel that was replaced by the temporary spare tire can then be plac\
ed in the storage bag.
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