2007 VOLVO XC70 tailgate

2007 Volvo XC70
CAUTION!
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the vehicle in an aut\
omatic car wash, etc. If the
rain sensor function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in \
the car wash and could be
damaged.
Continuous wiper function.
Wipers operate at "high" speed.
Tailgate wiper/washer
1 - Intermittent wiping
2 - Normal wiping
To operate the tailgate washer: Move the lever forward to start the tailgate washer. When less than
approximately 1 US qt (1 liter) of washer fluid remains in the reservo\
ir, the tailgate window will not be
washed.
Tailgate wiper and reverse gear
If the front wipers are on and the transmission is put into reverse gear\
, the tailgate wiper will go into
intermittent wiping function
1.
If the tailgate wiper is already in normal wiping function, the normal w\
iping function will continue.
1. Consult your Volvo retailer if you would like to have this function d\
eactivated.
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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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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.
pg. 101 Interior
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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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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using the lock button on the door and the door is then closed. A sound f\
rom the lock will be audible at
this time.
Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine i\
s running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle contains a coded transmitter\
. The 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 module. The vehicle will start only with a properly coded key.\

Each key has a unique code, which your Volvo retailer uses if new keys a\
re required. A maximum of six
remote controls/keys can be programmed and used for one vehicle.
If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retail\
er for reprogramming as an
antitheft measure.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjec\
t to the following
condition: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2\
) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired o\
peration.
pg. 111 Locks and alarm
Remote control
Your vehicle is equipped with two coded remote control transmitters with\
integrated ignition keys called
Key Integrated Remote (KIR). These transmitters use a radio frequency \
that will enable you to lock/
unlock all doors and the tailgate from a distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 me\
ters).
The transmitters will also activate or allow "keyless" entry into the pa\
ssenger compartment or the
tailgate. They will also activate or deactivate your vehicle's alarm sys\
tem(s). The vehicle can also be
locked/ unlocked with the key.
If one of the transmitters is misplaced, contact your nearest authorized\
Volvo retailer for replacement.
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1. Fold key in/out
2. Lock
3. Approach lighting
4. "Panic" function
5. Unlock tailgate
6. Unlock
Using the remote control
Button 1: Press to extend the key. This button must also be pressed when the key \
is folded back into the
slot in the side of the remote control unit.
Button 2 (Lock): Press once to lock all doors, and the tailgate.
Button 3 (Approach lighting): Press this button when approaching the vehicle at night to light up the\

interior courtesy light, parking lights, and license plate lights.
Button 4 (Panic): See
page 116 for more information on this function.
Button 5 (Unlock tailgate): Press this button to unlock the tailgate (without unlocking the other \
doors).
NOTE: This function does not open the tailgate.
Button 6 (Unlock): Press this button once to unlock the driver's door only. Wait for at le\
ast 1 second
and press the button again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors, an\
d the tailgate.
NOTE:
l If an airbag deploys, your vehicle's SRS control module will attempt to \
automatically unlock all
doors.
l The keys may also be used to lock and unlock the doors, and to activate \
and deactivate the alarm
system.
l To avoid leaving your keys in the vehicle, make a habit of always lockin\
g the vehicle with the remote
control.
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.
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pg. 112 Locks and alarm
Remote control
l The vehicle can be locked even if a door is open. When the door(s) are\
closed, they will be locked.
Please be aware that the keys could be locked in the car when this is do\
ne.
Automatic re-locking
If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lo\
ck) and the alarm will rearm after
2 minutes unless a door or the tailgate has been opened. This helps prev\
ent the car from inadvertently
being left unlocked.
l FCC ID:LQNP2T-APU
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 dev\
ice must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
l Canadian 2306104388 Model 504 2927 by Donnelly
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 ma\
y cause undesired operation of
the device.
l Canadian 2306104388A Model 509 977 by Connaught Electronics
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 ma\
y cause undesired operation of
the device.
WARNING!
Never use the transmitter to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. Doi\
ng so would ACTIVATE:
l the break-in alarm, which would sound if one of the doors were opened
l the optional interior motion and inclination alarm sensors.
Doing so would DEACTIVATE:
l the moonroof and interior courtesy light controls.
l the central locking buttons on the front door armrests, although the int\
erior door handles would still
function to allow occupants to leave the vehicle.
Disabled features would remain disabled until the remote is used again t\
o unlock the vehicle.
In addition, locking an occupied vehicle would hinder rapid access to th\
e occupants in an accident or
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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.
pg. 115 Locks and alarm
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