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2007 Volvo XC70
- Fold the center armrest forward.
- Fold out the table so that it rests on the seat cushion.
- Press to release the cup holder.
NOTE: It is not necessary to fold down the armrest if you only intend to use \
the cup holder.
Stowing the table:
- Close the cup holder(s).
- Fold the table section upward into place.
- Fold the arm under the table inward.
- Pull the release and fold the table section back in place.
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Extending the cargo area
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l In Canada: between 50-88 lbs (23-40 kg), and who are not taller than 5\
5 inches (140 cm).
Using the auxiliary seat with smaller occupants
l In the U.S.A: children who weigh between 33-66 lbs (15-30 kg), and who\
are not taller than 47 inches
(120 cm) may occupy the auxiliary seat only together with a booster cu\
shion that meets U.S.
government safety standards.
l In Canada: children who weigh between 41-66 lbs (18.5-30 kg), and who \
are not taller than 47 inches
(120 cm) may occupy the auxiliary seat only together with a booster cu\
shion that meets Canadian
government safety standards.
WARNING!
A booster cushion's detachable backrest must not be used in conjunction \
with the auxiliary seat, and
should be removed.
Install the auxiliary seat correctly in accordance with the installation\
instructions provided with the seat.
Raising the seat
- Remove the cargo area cover, if installed, from the vehicle. Raise the\
backrest section forward until it
locks in place.
- Flip the seat cushion over.
Stowing the seat
- Flip the seat cushion back into storage position.
- Pull the release handle and lower the backrest to storage position.
NOTE:
- If you have locked the vehicle with the remote control and if you then\
afterwards use a key in the
tailgate's lock cylinder (certain models) to unlock the tailgate only,\
the alarm will sound. See
page 116
for information on turning off a sounding alarm.
- Please also refer to the decal located on the auxiliary seat for furth\
er information on using this seat.
- Canadian models: other regulations apply for the use of the auxiliary \
seat in Canada. Please refer to the
decal on the seat.
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l Load the cargo against the backrest.
l Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
l Load wide cargo on either side of the rear seat split.
l If no one is sitting in the rear seat, reinforce the backrest by fasteni\
ng the rear seat belts.
l Never load cargo above the backrest without a cargo net.
CAUTION!
If an auxiliary seat is installed in the vehicle, it should be stowed be\
fore loading cargo. The auxiliary
seat is not designed to carry or restrain cargo.
WARNING!
When the rear seat backrest(s) are folded down, the vehicle should not\
be loaded to a level higher
than 2 in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear passenger door wind\
ows. Objects placed higher
than this level could impede the function of the inflatable curtain.
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Cargo area
Cargo area cover (option or accessory)1
Withdraw the cargo area cover, pull it over the luggage compartment and \
hook it in the holes in the rear
cargo area pillars.
Removing the cargo area cover:
- Press the end pieces of the cargo area cover inward, pull up and remov\
e.
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- To fit in place: Press the end pieces of the cargo area cover down int\
o the holders.
NOTE: The cargo area cover must be removed before the optional auxiliary seat\
in the cargo area (see
page 76) is used.
1. Not available on models equipped with the optional cargo area auxilia\
ry child seat.
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Cargo area
Steel grid (accessory)
To remove the steel grid:
- Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.
- Press and turn the knobs on opposite ends of the steel grid with a tor\
x screwdriver until the marks on
the knobs are aligned with red dots (1 in the inset illustration above)\
.
- The steel grid is spring loaded. Push the grid toward the left (drive\
r's) side of the vehicle to release it
from the retaining bracket on the opposite side. Keep the grid straight \
when performing this step so that
it does not become wedged in place.
- Pull the opposite end of the grid out the retaining bracket.
WARNING!
When the steel grid is installed, make sure that the marks on the knobs \
are aligned with the green dots
(2 in the inset illustration in the left column), which indicates that\
the grid is locked in place.
To install the steel grid, perform the steps in the reverse order.
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Two types of keys are provided with your vehicle; master keys and a serv\
ice (valet) key. The master
key, the remote control, and the central locking button may all be used \
to lock and unlock all of your
vehicle's locks.
The service key will operate only the driver's door and the ignition swi\
tch. It is intended to help deter
unwanted entry into the glove compartment.
l Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door only.
l Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and the tai\
lgate.
l One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks all doors a\
nd the tailgate.
l Use the switch on the driver's door armrest to lock/unlock the vehicle f\
rom the inside.
WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to t\
he occupants of the vehicle in
the event of an accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks"\
).
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the vehicle, the centr\
al locking system is
designed to unlock the doors immediately if the key is left in the ignit\
ion switch, the vehicle is locked
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Power child safety locks (option)
To prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside:
- Turn the vehicle's ignition key to at least position 1.
- Press the button shown above.
l Indicator light in the button ON: the doors cannot be opened from the in\
side. Normal operation from
the outside.
l Indicator light in the button OFF: the doors can be opened from the insi\
de.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the optional rear-facing auxiliary child seat\
in the cargo area, the
child safety lock in the tailgate must be activated or deactivated manua\
lly.
pg. 116 Locks and alarm
Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the ve\
hicle. The following
conditions will set off the alarm:
l The hood is forced open.
l The tailgate is forced open.
l A door is forced open.
l The ignition switch is tampered with.
l If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the vehicle is eq\
uipped with the optional
movement sensor).
l The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle is equipped with the opt\
ional inclination sensor).
l The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
l The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
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Starting and driving

pg. 119 Starting and driving
General information
120
Fuel requirements
121
Starting the car
125
General driving information
127
Manual transmission
129
Automatic transmission (option)
130
Geartronic (option)
132
All Wheel Drive (option)
134
Four-C active chassis system
135
Brake system
136
Stability system
139
Towing
142
Jump starting
144
Towing a trailer
145
Detachable trailer hitch
147
Load carriers (accessory)
148
Cold weather precautions
151
Before a long distance trip
152
Front/rear park assist (option/
accessory)
153
pg. 120 Starting and driving
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Alcohol - Ethanol: Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be u\
sed. Ethanol may also be
referred to as Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol".
Ethers - MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be used.
pg. 121 Starting and driving
Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower, torque, and fuel\
economy performance using
premium 91 octane fuel.
Volvo recommends premium for best performance, but using 87 octane or ab\
ove will not affect engine
reliability.
In demanding driving conditions, such as operating the vehicle in hot we\
ather, towing a trailer, or
driving for extended periods at higher altitudes than normal, it may be \
advisable to switch to higher
octane fuel (91 or higher) or to change gasoline brands to fully utili\
ze your engine's capacity, and for the
smoothest possible operation.
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