2007 VOLVO XC70 ECU

2007 Volvo XC70
- Lower the head restraint (see previous page).
- Press the center section backrest catch to the rear and tilt the backr\
est forward.
(Contd. on next page)
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Extending the cargo area
NOTE: Make sure that the holes in the plastic ferrules on the top of the back\
rest engage the hooks on
the bottom of the seat cushion.
When you later raise the backrest and seat cushion, the head restraints \
must be returned to their normal
positions.
WARNING!
l The red lock indicator is not visible when the backrest is correctly loc\
ked in place.
l The red lock indicator IS VISIBLE when the backrest is NOT locked in pos\
ition (see the
illustration on the previous page).
l The backrest must be securely locked when it is returned to the upright \
position. The word
"UNLOCKED" on the lock indicator should not be visible.
l When the rear seat is folded down, do not place heavy objects against th\
e backs of the front seats.
This places a severe strain on the folded down backrest of the rear seat\
.
l Be sure to secure cargo. Cargo must not be stacked higher than the top o\
f seat backs. This will
reduce the possibility of luggage, etc. becoming projectiles during sudd\
en maneuvers, rapid braking
or an accident.
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- Press the backrest back onto the retaining bar until it locks in place\
.
To return the backrest to its normal position, pull the handle (which i\
s now at the front, on the underside)
to release the backrest from the retaining bar. Return the backrest to t\
he normal position as described in
the right column.
Partition with storage pockets (accessory)
A partition with storage pockets is available as an accessory on V70 mod\
els with a 3- section rear seat.
This partition can help prevent objects in the cargo area from being thr\
own forward when the center
section of the backrest is not in the upright position.
Please refer to the installation instructions that are included with the\
partition or consult your Volvo
retailer.
Returning the center section of the backrest to its normal position
- Before the center section is put back in place, the right section of t\
he backrest must be locked in the
upright position.
- Replace the backrest by pressing the bottom section onto the retaining\
bar until the backrest clicks into
place.
- Fold up the backrest until it is securely locked in place.
WARNING!
l For safety reasons, the center section of the backrest or seat cushion s\
hould not be left in the
vehicle after they have been removed.
l Please be aware that with the center section of the backrest removed, un\
anchored objects in the rear
cargo area could be thrown forward between the outboard sections of the \
backrest in the event of a
sudden stop.
l When the center section of the backrest is put back in place, the right-\
hand section of the backrest
must be in the upright position in order to lock the center section secu\
rely in place and to be able to
use the center seat belt.
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WARNING!
l If your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary seat (option or accessory\
), the tailgate must be fitted
with a lock cylinder. Unlocking from the outside can then be carried out\
in the usual way (key in
driver's door and/or remote control) and also by using the key in the t\
ailgate.
l All rear seat backrests must be up when the auxiliary seat is being used\
.
l The auxiliary seat's head restraint(s) should be properly positioned t\
o help provide the best support.
l The seat belt(s) should be properly fastened.
l The accessory steel cargo grid should never be mounted in the vehicle wh\
en the auxiliary seat is
used. See
page 104 for instructions on removing the steel grid.
l The luggage net should be retracted.
l The child safety lock in the tailgate should be on to prevent children f\
rom inadvertently opening
the tailgate from the inside.
l Failure to follow each of the instructions above will increase the risk \
of occupants being injured
during a sudden stop or collision.
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Cargo area
Holder for grocery bags (option)
- Open the tailgate.
- Lift the hatch in the cargo area floor to fold up the grocery bag hold\
er.
- Hang or secure your grocery bags by means of tensioning straps or hold\
ers.
To remove the plastic tray (option), turn the two knobs at the sides. \
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Securing cargo
As a safety precaution, your vehicle is equipped with four eyelets in th\
e cargo space to which straps can
be attached to secure luggage.
WARNING!
l The eyelets for securing cargo are not to be used as passenger restraint\
s or as anchorages for child
restraints.
l Unless the vehicle is equipped with an optional Volvo auxiliary seat for\
children, passengers
should not ride in the rear cargo area.
Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such\
as the number of passengers,
the amount of cargo, the weight of any accessories that may be installed\
, etc. See the section "Vehicle
loading" in the chapter "Wheels and tires" for more detailed information\
.
l Remember that a 44 lbs object produces a force of 2,200 lbs in a head-on\
collision at 30 mph.
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Cargo area
Cargo net (accessory)
Models with 2-section rear seat
Your vehicle can be equipped with a cargo net made of strong nylon fabri\
c that can be unrolled from the
rear seat backrest. After being unrolled, the cargo net self-locks after\
about a minute.
- Pull up the right-hand cargo net.
- First hook the rod in the bracket on the right-hand side (A). Then p\
ull the rod out and hook it on the
left-hand side (B).
- Pull up the left-hand cargo net and secure it to the rod.
To remove, proceed in reverse order.
NOTE:
l Make sure that the cargo net is securely fastened in the hooks. To remov\
e, proceed in reverse order.
l The cargo net can also be used when the rear seat is folded forward.
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Cargo area
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CAUTION!
If the net is installed in the forward position and the rear seat cushio\
ns are folded forward, the net
should be positioned so that it is in front of the rear seat cushions bu\
t behind the front seat backrests
(E).
The eyelets on the floor of the vehicle under the front seats must not b\
e used to secure the lower
straps of the cargo net. If these eyelets are used and the front seats a\
re moved back, the cargo net or
upper brackets may be damaged.
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Cargo area
WARNING!
l The nylon cargo net must not be used when the optional rear-facing auxil\
iary child seat in the
cargo area is in use.
l When not in use, the cargo net should not be stored unattached in the ve\
hicle to prevent it from
being thrown forward in the event of a sudden stop etc.
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Emergency towing
The towing eyelet is located in the tool bag, under the floor of the car\
go area, with the spare tire. This
eyelet must be screwed into the positions provided on the right sides of\
either the front or rear bumper
(see illustrations).
To attach the towing eyelet:
A. Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of the.
B. Screw the towing eyelet (C) in place, first by hand and then using \
the tire iron until it is securely in
place.
After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and retur\
ned to the tool bag. Press the
cover back into position.
Precautions when the vehicle is in tow
l The steering wheel must be unlocked. Turn the ignition key to position I\
or II.
l The gear selector must be in position N.
l Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not exceed the maximum allowable t\
owing speed.
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l Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km).
l While the vehicle is being towed, try to keep the tow rope taut at all t\
imes.
l The vehicle should only be towed in forward direction.
CAUTION!
- Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this t\
ype of towing, as vehicles being
towed are subject to regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length \
and type of towing device,
lighting, etc.
- If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not attempt to start the vehicle \
by pushing or pulling it as this will
damage the three-way catalytic converter(s). The engine must be jump s\
tarted using an auxiliary
battery (see
page 144).
- If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets \
must not be used to secure the
vehicle on the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
pg. 143 Starting and driving
Towing
WARNING!
Remember that the power brakes and power steering will not function when\
engine is not running.
The braking and steering systems will function but the brake pedal press\
ure required is 3 - 4 times
above normal and greater steering effort must be exerted.
The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling another vehicle out of a\
ditch or for any similar
purpose involving severe strain.
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow\
truck.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/All Wheel Drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment.
If wheel lift equipment must be used, please use extreme caution to help\
avoid damage to the vehicle. In
this case, the vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on the groun\
d if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels o\
n the ground, please refer to the
towing information on the previous page.
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