2008 VOLVO C70 airbag

2. Attach the seat belt to the infant seat according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag - not even
if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupant
Weight Sensor). If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or
death to a child seated in this position.
36 01 Safety
Infant seats
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function.
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4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function.
5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place, let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt
retractor's automatic locking function will be audible at this time and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in
place.
6. Push and pull the convertible seat to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully.
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any direction.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retract completely.
WARNING
A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag - not even
if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupant
Weight Sensor). If the severity of an accident were to cause the airbag to inflate, this could lead to serious injury or
death to a child seated in this position.
39 01 Safety
Booster cushions
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45 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
1. Steering wheel adjustment64
2. Hood opener207
3. Controls in driver's door(see inset illustration on the next page)
4. Left steering wheel lever57
5. Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener55
6. Door open handle, and locking button123
7. Lock indicator light123
8. Climate system air vent81
9. Side window air vent
10. Cruise control62
11. Horn, airbag18
12. Main instrument panel47
13. Audio controls234
14. Right steering wheel lever60
15. Ignition switch139
16. Rear-view mirror68
17. Seat belt reminder and Occupant Weight Sensor indicator16
18. Driver's side reading light100
19. Movement detector (option), alarm sensor127
20. Courtesy lighting switch100
21. Position for accessory switch
22. Passenger's side reading light100
23. Display for climate control, personal settings, and audio system
24. Controls for personal settings and audio system71
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51 02 Instruments and controls
Symbols - instrument panel
Symbols - right side
1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, one of the turn signals on the trailer or on the car are not functioning properly.
2. Parking brake applied
This light is on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front
seats. Always pull up this lever as far as possible when applying the parking brake.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
3. SRS warning light
If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 seconds after the
car has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pretensioner, a
front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
4. Oil pressure warning light1
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level. If the oil
level is normal and the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo service
technician. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided
it goes off when the engine speed is increased.
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2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position
3. Press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position. If necessary, press the steering wheel
slightly while pressing the lever into the locked position.
Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.
The hazard warning flashers will be activated automatically if an airbag deploys.
65 02 Instruments and controls
Parking brake
Parking brake (hand brake)
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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.
114 05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
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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264-269 12 Index
12 volt socket 68, 108
A
Accessory installation8
Air conditioning80, 83
Air distribution86
Air vents81
Airbags
disabling the front passenger's airbag21, 22, 23
door mounted inflatable curtain25
front airbag18, 19, 20
side impact24
Alarm system126, 127
turning off alarm sensors127
Anti-lock brakes6
general information147, 148
warning light50
Approach lighting72, 113
Audio system
automatic sound control238
auxiliary connector234
CD care248
CD changer/player245, 246, 247
controls234
equalizer238
menu249
MP3 and WMA files246
radio function239
Sirius satellite radio241, 242, 243
sound settings235
steering wheel keypad235
surround sound235
USB/iPOD connector236
Automatic Locking Retractor32
Automatic sound control238
Automatic transmission144, 145
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Compass68, 69
Convertible seats37, 38
Convertible top94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99
Coolant211
Courtesy lighting100
Crash mode29
Cruise control62
Cup holders105
Curb weight177, 255
D
Defroster83
Dimensions254
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag21, 22, 23
Door mounted inflatable curtain25
Door open warning52
Driver distraction8
Driving economically132
Driving in cold weather133
Driving through water133
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control149, 150
indicator light50
E
Easy entry front seat function91
Economical driving132
Electrical current, conserving134
Electrically operated windows67
Electronic Climate Control82, 83, 84
Emergency flashers64
Emergency Locking Retractor32
Emergency towing151, 152, 153
Emission inspection readiness206
Engine
specifications259
starting140
Engine compartment overview208
Engine oil
changing209
specifications257, 258
warning lights51
Environment7
F
Federal Clean Air Act204
Fluid specifications256
Fog lights front/rear55
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