2007 Volvo XC70
CAUTION!
Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield shoul\
d be thoroughly wet
when the wipers are in operation.
l To conserve washer fluid in driving conditions where the windshield wash\
ers are used frequently, the
headlights will only be washed once for every five times the windshield \
is washed within a 10-minute
period.
l A short pull on the lever will wash the windshield only.
l When approximately 1 US quart (1 liter) remains in the washer fluid re\
servoir, the headlights will not
be washed when the lever is pulled to conserve washer fluid for the wind\
shield.
NOTE: R-models are also equipped with headlight wipers, which are activated a\
long with the washer
function.
Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper speed according to the amo\
unt of water on the windshield.
The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted by twisting ring 1 up (the wipers will s\
weep the windshield
more frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less fr\
equently).
Activating the rain sensor:
- Turn the ignition key to at least position I and put the windshield wi\
per lever in position 0.
- Press button 2.
An LED in the button will light up to indicate that the rain sensor is a\
ctive.
Deactivating the rain sensor:
- Press button 2.
or
- Move the windshield wiper lever down to another position.
Moving the lever up will not deactivate the rain sensor. Doing so will c\
ause the wipers to sweep the
windshield until the lever is released, at which time the wipers return \
to rain sensor mode.
pg. 59 Instruments and controls
Right-side steering wheel lever
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Setting speed
Press + or - to set the current speed. CRUISE-ON will be displayed in th\
e information window in the
instrument panel.
Increasing or decreasing speed
Use + or - in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's s\
peed:
l Press and hold down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. \
l Press + or - for approximately a half second and release the button to i\
ncrease or decrease vehicle
speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE: Cruise control will not function at speeds below approximately 20 mph (\
30 km/h).
Braking
l Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depre\
ssed. The currently set speed
is stored in memory.
l Pressing resume will return the vehicle to the previously set speed.
Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as when passing another vehicle, does not a\
ffect cruise control operation.
The vehicle will automatically return to the previously set speed when y\
ou release the accelerator pedal.
Disengaging cruise control
To disengage cruise control, press the CRUISE button. CRUISE or CRUISE-O\
N will no longer be
displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.
NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if:
l the engine is switched off
l the gear selector is placed in (N)eutral
l the wheels start to spin or lock
l if an increase in speed is maintained for more than one minute
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l if the vehicle's speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
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Cruise control
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
l Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. CRUISE will be displaye\
d in the information window
in the instrument panel.
l Press the brake pedal.
Press "resume"
to return to the previously set speed.
WARNING!
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on we\
t or slippery roads, or when
driving on unpaved or uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may not maint\
ain set speed on steep
downgrades.
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Parking brake, auxiliary socket/cigarette lighter
Parking brake (hand brake)
The lever is located between the front seats. The brake is applied to th\
e rear wheels.
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When applying the parking brake
- Press firmly on the brake pedal.
- Pull up the parking brake lever as far as possible.
WARNING!
Always apply the parking brake fully when the vehicle is parked. The ind\
icator light will light up
even if the parking brake has only been partially applied. Always pull u\
p the lever as far as possible.
- Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill\
.
- Put the gear selector in P (automatic transmission) or in 1st gear (\
manual transmission).
Parking on a hill
l If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they po\
int away from the curb.
l If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they \
point toward the curb.
Releasing the parking brake
- Press firmly on the brake pedal.
- Pull the lever up slightly, press the button at the end of the lever a\
nd lower the lever completely.
Auxiliary sockets
The 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as c\
ellular telephones, etc. The key
must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function\
.
NOTE: The cover should be folded down when the auxiliary socket is not in use.\
Cigarette lighter/ashtrays
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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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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside
The switch on the driver's door armrest can be used to lock or unlock al\
l doors and the tailgate, and to
set the alarm.
Each door can also be locked with the lock button on the respective door\
and opened by pulling the door
handle on the door.
Automatic locking
The function locks the doors automatically when the vehicle's speed exce\
eds approximately 5 mph (7
km/h). The doors will then remain locked until a door in opened from th\
e inside or if all of the doors are
unlocked from the control panel in the driver's door.
This function can be activated/deactivated from the control panel in the\
driver's door.
Activating/deactivating automatic locking
- Turn the ignition key to position I or II.
- Press the READ button on the left-side steering wheel lever to erase a\
ny messages that may be
displayed in the information display.
- Depress the central locking button on the control panel until a new me\
ssage about the locking status is
displayed.
The message AUTOLOCK ON (the doors will be locked when the vehicle begi\
ns to move) or
AUTOLOCK OFF will be displayed.
Unlocking/locking the tailgate with the remote control
Do as follows to unlock the tailgate only:
- Press the "Unlock tailgate" button on the remote control.
- Relock the tailgate using the remote's "Lock" button.
If all doors are locked when you close the tailgate, it locks automatica\
lly.
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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
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WARNING!
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adj\
usted properly. Make sure the
brake pedal can be depressed completely. Adjust the seat if necessary. S\
ee page
84 and 86.
- Apply the parking brake (hand brake) if not already set. The gear se\
lector (automatic transmission) is
locked in the (P)ark position (SHIFTLOCK). Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully depressed.
- Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key
1 to the starting position. Allow the starter
to operate for up to 10 seconds. Release the key as soon as the engine s\
tarts. If the engine fails to start,
repeat this step.
NOTE:
l If the key blade section of the remote is not fully folded out when star\
ting the vehicle, the immobilizer
function may make it impossible to start the engine.
l After a cold start, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for \
a short period. This is done to
help bring components in the emission control system to their normal ope\
rating temperature as quickly
as possible, which enables them to control emissions and help reduce the\
vehicle's impact on the
environment.
l For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the \
accelerator pedal halfway and turn
the key to the starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engi\
ne starts.
l To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key
must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.
l Select the desired gear. The gear engages after a very slight delay whic\
h is especially noticeable when
selecting R.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a KEYLOCK system (automatic transmission). When the engine
is switched off, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed from the
ignition switch.
When starting in cold weather, the transmission may shift up at slightly\
higher engine speeds than
normal until the automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating t\
emperature.
1. If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g. on the sa\
me key ring, when you try to start the
vehicle, this could cause interference in the immobilizer system and res\
ult in the vehicle not starting. If this
should occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring before trying to \
start the vehicle again.
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