2008 VOLVO C70 buttons

2. Use this control to raise or lower the front edge of the seat cushion.
3. Use this control to raise or lower the rear edge of the seat cushion.
4. Turn this knob (option on some passenger's seats) to adjust the firmness of the lumbar support
1.
5. Turn this knob to adjust the backrest tilt.
6. Control panel for power seats.
WARNING
Do not adjust the seat while driving.
Adjust the driver's seat and seat belt (see page 14) before driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake
pedal can be depressed fully.
Position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
1Also applies to the optional power seat.
91 04 Interior
Front seats
Accessing the rear seat
Seat access buttons (power seat shown)
Manual seat
Moving the seat forward:
1. Remove the seat belt from its guide (see page 15
).
2. Pull up control 1 (see the illustration), hold it up, and fold the backrest forward until it locks in position.
3. Slide the seat forward.
Moving the seat rearward:
1. With the backrest folded forward in the locked position , slide the seat rearward to its original position.
ProCarManuals.com

adjusted or during a period of 40 seconds. The power passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in
position I or II, or if the engine is running.
Adjusting the seat
Seat adjustment controls 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the side of the seat can be used to move the seat to the position of your
choice.
1. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the front section of the seat cushion.
2. Move the control forward/rearward to move the seat forward or rearward.
3. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the rear section of the seat cushion.
4. Backrest tilt.
NOTE
The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs, switch off
the ignition (key in position 0) and wait for approximately 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
Emergency stop
If the seat inadvertently begins to move, press any of the buttons to stop the seat.
Programming the seat memory, driver's seat only (option)
Three different seating positions (and the position of the door mirrors) can be stored in the seat's memory. The
memory buttons are located on the outboard side of the driver's seat (see the illustration).
The following example explains how memory button 1 can be programmed. Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the
same way.
To program (store) a seat position in memory button 1:
1. Adjust the seat (and door mirrors) to the desired position (see the instructions under "Adjusting the seat").
93 04 Interior
Front seats
2. Press and hold down the "M" (Memory) button.
ProCarManuals.com

There should be no objects on the power retractable hard top's cover.
Remove all snow, ice or loose objects from the power retractable hard top and trunk lid.
The top should be dry before it is lowered.
CAUTION
If the power retractable hard top is lowered while it is wet, water may drip into the passenger compartment or trunk
There should be at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) of free space from the ground (distance A in the illustration).
There should be at least 8 inches (20 cm) of free space behind the vehicle (distance B in the illustration in the center
column).
The ambient temperature should be above 14°F (-10°C).
The trunk divider (see page 95) must be closed.
The trunk must be closed.
The vehicle must be at a standstill and the brake pedal must be pressed.
Volvo also recommends the following:
The vehicle should be parked outdoors, on level ground.
Raising or lowering the power retractable hard top should preferably be done in one, continuous operation.
If the vehicle is parked outdoors, the engine should be idling to help avoid battery drain.
CAUTION
If the instructions on these pages are not followed, damage to the power retractable hard top's mechanism may occur.
WARNING
The power retractable hard top must not be obstructed in any way when it is being operated. Always have an
unobstructed view of the power retractable hard top when it is in motion. See also the decal on the trunk divider.
Anyone near the vehicle should be well clear of the power retractable hard top's moving parts before it is operated.
Children must never be allowed to play with the power retractable hard top control buttons.
Do not leave the power retractable hard top motionless longer than necessary while it is being operated
Do not leave the key in the ignition if there are children in the vehicle.
95 04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
Trunk divider
ProCarManuals.com

backrest.
4. Press the side lock tabs into the holes in the side panels until they click into place.
5. Raise the wind blocker.
The zipper in the wind blocker can be opened to place or access objects in the rear seat.
CAUTION
Slide in the supports carefully to avoid damaging the upholstery.
WARNING
Make sure the wind blocker is securely attached. An improperly secured wind blocker may cause injury to
occupants of the vehicle or to other motorists.
No one should be allowed to sit in the rear seat when the wind blocker is in place.
When not in use, the wind blocker should be stored in its bag, in the trunk, against the rear seat backrest.
100 04 Interior
Interior lighting
Interior lighting
1. Driver's side reading light
2. Courtesy lighting
3. Passenger's side reading light
The front seat reading lights can be switched on and off by pressing buttons 1 or 3.
The courtesy lighting (2) can be set to three positions:
Off - Press the right side of the button.
Neutral position - the interior courtesy lighting comes on when a door is opened, and is switched off when the door
is closed.
ON - Press the left side of the button.
ProCarManuals.com

Rear seat reading lights
The rear reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons.
Courtesy lighting - automatic function
The interior lighting has a built-in automatic function that switches on the courtesy lighting for 30 seconds when:
the car is unlocked from the outside using the key or remote control
the engine is switched off and the ignition key is turned to the 0 position.
The courtesy lighting lights up or remains on for 5 minutes when:
one of the doors is opened and left open.
the courtesy lighting has not been switched off (the right side of button 2 depressed).
The automatic lighting goes out when:
the engine is started
the car is locked from the outside using the key or remote control.
If the courtesy lighting is not switched off manually, it will be turned off automatically 5 minutes after the engine has
been switched off.
101 04 Interior
Interior lighting
Vanity mirror
ProCarManuals.com

The deep storage compartment has room for 10 CD jewel cases. These cases must be inserted with their spines upward
in order to allow space for 10 cases in the storage compartment.
Cup holders in the center console
Two cup holders are located under the sliding cover in the center console.
The cup holders can be lifted out if necessary. To do so, grasp the indentation on the rear edge of the cup holder and
lift.
To put the cup holder back in place:
1. Slide the two locating tabs in the front side of the cup holder into the two corresponding recesses in the center
console storage space.
2. Press down the rear edge of the cup holder.
To close the sliding cover, grasp the underside of the front edge and pull.
106 04 Interior
Storage compartments
Storage compartment behind the parking brake
If the buttons for optional equipment are not installed, the recess behind the parking brake can be used as a storage
compartment.
ProCarManuals.com

This system makes it possible to unlock and lock the vehicle without having to use the remote control. It is only
necessary to have a keyless drive remote control in your possession to operate the central locking system.
NOTE
The buttons on the keyless drive remote control can also be used to lock and unlock the vehicle. See page 113
for
more information.
Both of the remote controls provided with the vehicle have the keyless function, and additional remotes can be
ordered. The system can accommodate up to six keyless drive remote controls.
NOTE
The number of doors that are unlocked at the same time can be set in the Personal settings menu. See page 71
for
additional information.
1. A keyless drive remote control must be on the same side of the vehicle as the door to be opened, and be within 5
feet (1.5 meters) of the lock or the trunk opening control (see the shaded areas in the illustration).
2. Pull a door handle to unlock and open the door or press the trunk opening control on the trunk lid.
Locking the vehicle
The doors and the trunk can be locked by pressing the lock button in any of the outside door handles.
NOTE
ProCarManuals.com

6. Turn the volume knob to raise or lower the AUX Input Volume until you hear music at a comfortable level.
235 10 Audio
Audio functions
7. If there is distortion, lower your music player's headphone volume until the distortion goes away.
8. Finally, exit the menu and adjust the audio volume to a comfortable level.
Volume
Use the volume dial (1) or the buttons in the optional steering wheel keypad to adjust the volume level. The volume
level is also adjusted automatically according to the vehicle's speed, see page 239
for more information on this
function.
Steering wheel keypad (option)
The four buttons on the steering wheel keypad can be used to control the audio system. The steering wheel keypad can
be used to adjust volume, shift between preset stations and change CD tracks. Press one of the two left-hand buttons
briefly to change to the next/previous preset radio station, or to go to the next/previous track on a CD. Press and hold
down these buttons to search within a track on a CD.
Daytime/twilight display
In daylight the information is displayed against a light background. In darkness it is displayed against a dark
background.
236 10 Audio
Audio functions
USB/iPOD connector (option)
ProCarManuals.com