2008 VOLVO C70 remote control

5. Cup holders
6. Storage compartment in center console (for e.g. CDs)
7. Cup holders
8. Storage compartments in rear side panels
9. Storage compartment on rear side of front seat backrests.
WARNING
Anchor any heavy objects to prevent them from moving during sudden stops.
Packages on the rear parcel shelf can obscure vision and may become dangerous projectiles in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident.
Glove compartment
The owners manual and maps can be stored here. There are also holders for coins, pens and fuel cards. The glove
compartment can only be locked and unlocked using the detachable key blade from the central locking system's remote
control. See page 115
for information on removing the key blade from the remote control, and page 124 for
information on locking the glove compartment
Compartment in door panel
Open the compartment by lifting the front lower section of the lid.
Close by pressing the upper edge of the lid.
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Locking function
The door panel compartments can be locked by pressing the Lock button on the central locking system's remote
control.
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Storage compartments
Rear seat storage compartment
To open, press on the top center of the panel. Both the forward and rearward catches should release and the panel
should spring open. If one side does not open, press again directly over that catch.
CAUTION
Never pull the panel; the catches may be damaged.
Press to close and latch the panel.
Jacket hanger
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NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional ski bag, the bag's zipper must be opened from the passenger's
compartment in order to insert objects through the ski hatch.
Replacing the backrest cushion
Begin by guiding the lower section of the cushion into place. Then press the upper section of the cushion into place.
NOTE
This cushion is locked in place when the vehicle is locked with the remote control. See page 117
.
Securing long objects
Long objects should be secured with one of the rear seat belts.
Wrap the belt once around the object and lock the belt in the retractor as usual.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional ski bag, pass the seat belt through the bag's handle before fastening the seat
belt.

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110 05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade 112
Valet locking117
Keyless drive (option as available)119
Locking and unlocking123
Glove compartment and trunk124
Opening the trunk from the inside125
Alarm126
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Remote control and key blade
Remote controls
Two remote controls that also function as ignition keys are provided with your car. The remote controls contain
detachable metal key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver's door and the glove compartment.
USA - FCC ID: LTQVO315TX
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 device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canada - IC: 3659AVO315TX
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 may cause undesired operation of the device.
Loss of a remote control
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If either of the remote controls is lost, the other must be taken with the car to a Volvo retailer. As an anti-theft
measure, the code of the lost remote control must be erased from the system.
Each key blade has a unique code, which is used if new key blades are required. A maximum of six remote
controls/key blades can be programmed and used for one car.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transponder. 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 car will start only with
a properly coded key. If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as
an antitheft measure.USA - FCC ID: LTQWFS 125VO
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject 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 operation.
Canada - IC: 3659A-WFS125VO
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 may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
Never use force on the narrow section of the remote control - this is where the transponder is located. The car cannot
be started if the transponder is damaged.
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Remote control and key blade
Remote control functions
1. Lock - Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock both doors, the trunk, the cabin storage compartments
(compartment in the doors, the rear side panels, and the ski hatch in the center of the rear seat backrest). The turn
signals will flash twice to confirm locking.
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NOTE
The remote control will not lock or unlock the glove compartment.
Double locking
If the car is locked with the remote control while the power retractable hard top is down , the double locking feature
activates after approximately 30 seconds. This means that the doors cannot be unlocked or opened from inside the car.
NOTE
The double locking function can be temporarily disabled. See page 127
for instructions.
2. Unlock - Press the Unlock button on the remote once to unlock the driver's door. The turn signals will flash twice to
confirm unlocking. After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlock the other
doors and the trunk.
A long press (for several seconds) opens the side windows.
NOTE
The turn signals flash to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly locked/unlocked with the remote control.
When locking the vehicle, the turn signals will flash a confirmation only if all the doors are securely closed and
locked. Flashing confirmation for locking and unlocking may be customized in the vehicle's Personal settings menu.
See page 71
for more information.
The two-step unlocking function can be changed so that one press of the Unlock button unlocks all of the doors
and the trunk. See Personal settings on page 71
for more information.
Automatic relocking: If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will
rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened.
Automatic locking: When the car starts to move, the doors and trunk can be locked automatically. This feature
can be turned on or off, see Personal settings on page 72
for more information.
Airbag deployment will automatically attempt to unlock the doors.
3. Approach lighting - As you approach the car:
Press the button on the remote control to illuminate the area around the car in dark conditions.
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Pressing the button once lights up the interior lighting, parking lights, and license plate lighting. These lights will
switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See the Personal settings on page 71
for information about
adjusting the time setting.
4. Unlock trunk - Press the button once to disarm the alarm system and unlock only the trunk. After closing, the trunk
will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.
NOTE
This function will unlock, but not pop open, the trunk.
5. Panic alarm : - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold the red button for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds. The
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turn signals and horn will be activated.
The panic alarm will stop automatically after 30 seconds.
To deactivate, wait approximately 5 seconds and press the red button again.
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the car.
Weak battery in the remote control
When the battery begins to lose its charge, the Information symbol in the instrument panel (see page 49) lights up and
REMOTE BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE is shown in the information display.
Replacing the battery in the remote control
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates that the battery (type CR 2450, 3V) is weak and
should be replaced. To replace the battery:
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Remote control and key blade
1. Place the remote control with the keypad downward. Pry open the cover with a small slotted screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Note how the + and - sides of the battery are positioned on the inside of the cover (see the underside of the cover).
CAUTION
When replacing the battery, avoid touching the electrical circuitry in the other half of the remote control.
4. Pry out (2) and replace the battery. Avoid touching the battery and its contact surfaces with your fingers.
5. Press the cover back into place and tighten the screw.
6. Reinsert the key blade in the remote control.
The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or at your Volvo retailer.
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Key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote control. When removed, it can be used as follows:
To lock/unlock the driver's door
To lock/unlock the glove compartment (see page 124)
To mechanically open the trunk (see page 124)
For valet locking (see page 117)
Removing the key blade
Slide the spring loaded catch (1) to the side and pull the key blade (2) out of the remote control.
Reinserting the key blade in the remote control
1. Hold the remote control with the pointed end down.
2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove.
3. Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place.
Unlocking the doors with the detached key blade
1. Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. Turn the key blade clockwise approximately one -
quarter turn to unlock the driver's door only.
NOTE
After unlocking the driver's door with the key blade, opening the door will trigger the alarm.
To disable the alarm:
1. Press the Unlock button on the remote control, or insert the key in the ignition switch.
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Locking the doors with the detached key blade
1. Lock the passenger's door by pressing the lock button on the door.
2. Turn the key blade one -quarter turn counter-clockwise to lock the driver's door.
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