2008 VOLVO C70 trunk

When lowered, the power retractable hard top is concealed by a cover, see the illustration above.
CAUTION
Do not sit or place heavy objects on the power retractable hard top cover.
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Power retractable hard top
Raising or lowering the power retractable hard top
1. Turn the ignition key to position II, or start the engine if the vehicle is parked outdoors.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Press and hold down the left button (1) to raise the power retractable hard top or the right button (2) to lower it.
Hold down the respective button until the top is completely raised or lowered. Release the button when an audible
signal sounds. The message ROOF OPEN or ROOF CLOSED will be displayed.
CAUTION
Please heed any messages that may appear in the information display while the top is in operation.
Any windows that are closed will be opened approximately 4 inches (10 cm) while the power retractable hard top
is in operation. The windows will be automatically re-closed when the top is completely raised or lowered.
WARNING
See the section "Before raising or lowering the power retractable hard top" on page 94 before operating the power
retractable hard top.
Never pull the release wire for the power retractable hard top's hydraulic system that is located under the rear seat
cushion. This wire is only intended for use by qualified service personnel. Pulling this wire could lead to:
High risk of being injured by the power retractable hard top mechanism.
Unexpected movement of the hard top, or the hard top or the trunk could inadvertently open.
The retractable hard top can be damaged.
Power retractable hard top-related text messages
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PRESS BRAKE TO OPERATE ROOF
Press the brake pedal to operate the retractable hard top.
CLOSE TRUNK FOR ROOF OPERATION
The trunk is open and must be closed before operating the power retractable hard top.
CLOSE TRUNK SEP. FOR ROOF OPERAT
The trunk divider (see page 95
for more
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Power retractable hard top
information) must be closed before operating the power retractable hard top.
LOW BATTERY FOR ROOF OPERATION
The battery's charge is too low to operate the power retractable hard top. In this case, the top can only be raised. Start
the engine, or if necessary, have the battery charged before operating the top.
ROOF NOT LOCKED
The power retractable hard top is not fully up or down. Press and hold down the respective button again to complete
the operation.
TEMP LIMITS ROOF OPERATION
The power retractable hard top mechanism has overheated, or the ambient temperature is below 14¡ F (-10¡ C). If the
mechanism has overheated, wait for approximately 5 minutes (the message in the information display will disappear)
and try to lower or raise the top again.
If a fault in the power retractable hard top mechanism occurs, the following messages will be displayed:
ROOF FAILURE SERVICE REQUIRED
The power retractable hard top cannot be operated. Contact an authorized Volvo retailer or service technician. If the
top is down in this situation, a cover for the vehicle is provided in the trunk. See page 98
for more information.
ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL
The power retractable hard top must be operated according to the following instructions.
Emergency operation
If the message ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL is displayed, the power retractable hard top cannot be operated in the
normal way.
NOTE
If a fault has occurred and the power retractable hard top has been raised, it cannot be lowered again until the fault
has been corrected.
CAUTION
Carefully read the information under "Before raising or lowering the power retractable hard top" on page 94
before
operating the power retractable hard top. Damage may be unavoidable if the power retractable hard top must be
operated under such conditions.
1. Press button 1 or 2 (see the illustration on page 96
) until ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL is displayed.
2. Release the button.
3. Press the button again and hold it down. After approximately 5 seconds, the power retractable hard top will begin to
move. Keep the button depressed until the top is fully raised.
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NOTE
Movement of the top may stop briefly. However, the button should be held down throughout the entire operation. An
audible signal will sound during the entire operation.
WARNING
Never pull the release wire for the power retractable hard top's hydraulic system that is located under the rear seat
cushion. This wire is only intended for use by qualified service personnel. Pulling this wire could lead to:
High risk of being injured by the power retractable hard top's opening/closing mechanism.
Unexpected movement of the hard top/the hard top or the trunk could inadvertently open.
The retractable hard top can be damaged.
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Temporary cover
The cover should only be used if the power retractable hard top is down and cannot be raised. It should be placed over
the car so that the shock-cord attaching points are on the underside.
To install the cover
1. Raise all windows.
2. Take out the cover (stowed in the compartment in the rear side of the ski hatch in the center of the rear seat
backrest), remove it from the bag and unfold it.
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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.
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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.
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Storage compartments
Loading the trunk
Loading the trunk with the power retractable hard top down
When the power retractable hard top is down, it is folded in the trunk. Using the button shown in the illustration above,
the folded power retractable hard top can be moved up or down slightly to facilitate loading or unloading small objects.
NOTE
This movement is part of the normal power retractable hard top operation, which means that messages pertaining to
the power retractable hard top's operation (see page 96
) also apply to the this function.
WARNING
Anyone near the vehicle should be well clear of the power retractable hard top's moving parts before it is operated.
CAUTION
Any objects that impede the movement of the power retractable hard top may damage the top or its mechanism.
When the power retractable hard top has been raised for loading the trunk, or if its movement has been interrupted
by pressing the button twice, the trunk should not be closed. Doing so can damage the system or cause paint damage.
To raise the level of the folded power retractable hard top:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Press the button on the right side of the trunk opening.
NOTE
There may be a delay of several seconds before the folded power retractable hard top begins to move.
Movement of the top can be stopped by pressing the button again.
3. The folded power retractable hard top will raise slightly. If an audible signal sounds during this operation, check the
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information display in the center instrument panel for messages.
4. Lift the trunk divider (see page 95) to provide an opening into the trunk.
5. When the objects to be loaded have been placed in the trunk, press down the trunk divider.
6. Press the button to move the power retractable hard top downward. Movement of the top can be stopped by pressing
the button again.
7. Close the trunk.
NOTE
The trunk cannot be closed while the folded power retractable hard top is in the upper position.
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Storage compartments
Raising and lowering the folded top in the event of a fault
If the message ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL is displayed, the folded power retractable hard top can only be
lowered in the trunk.
CAUTION
Damage may be unavoidable if the power retractable hard top must be operated when this message is displayed.
Press the button again and hold it down. After approximately 2 seconds, the power retractable hard top will begin to
move. Keep the button depressed until the folded top is lowered.
NOTE
An audible signal will sound during this entire operation.
Load anchoring eyelets
The eyelets in the trunk can be used to fasten accessory load and lashing straps, load nets, and other load anchors.
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12-volt socket (option)
Fold down the lid to use the socket.
Using the 12-volt socket while the engine is not running drains the vehicle's battery.
If the ignition is switched off and a device drawing more that 0.1A is connected to a socket, a battery alert will be
shown in the driver information display.
The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use.
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Storage compartments
Carrying long loads (ski hatch)
The center section of the rear seat backrest can be opened to create space for carrying long, light objects (max. length
6.5 ft/2 meters, max. weight 55 lbs/25 kg). To do so, the center section (cushion) of the rear seat backrest must be
removed, the tire repair kit (if the vehicle is so equipped) must be removed and stowed in the trunk, and the plastic
hatch in the trunk must be opened.
Removing the center backrest cushion
Pull the strap at the upper edge of the cushion, pull it forward, and lift it out.
Opening the plastic hatch
From the trunk, press the catches in the two holes in the hatch (A in the illustration) toward each other to release the
hatch, and fold it down.
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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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