2008 VOLVO C70 seats

7 and 8. Heated front seats (option)
Maximum heating : Press the button once - both LEDs light up.
Reduced heating : Press the button a second time - one LED lights up.
Seat heating off : Press the button a third time - no LEDs are lit.
9. Rear window and door mirror defrosters
Press to defrost the rear window and door mirrors.
The rear window and door mirrors are defrosted simultaneously if the switch is pressed once. The defrost function is
active if the LED in the switch is illuminated.
The function can be switched off manually by pressing the button.
The defrost function switches off automatically after 12-20 minutes, depending on the outside temperature.
NOTE
This function is automatically switched off when the power retractable hard top is down.
On certain markets, the defrost function may remain on longer than 20 minutes in cold weather to help keep the
rear window free from ice or condensation.
10. Temperature selector
The temperatures on the driver's and passenger's sides can be set separately using the knob (with the thermometer in
it). The temperature can be set for both sides of the car when the ignition is switched on (both LEDs will be on), which
means that a temperature setting will apply to both sides of the car.
To set the temperature on one side of the car:
Press the knob once. The LED for one side of the car will light up. Turn the knob to adjust the temperature.
Press the knob a second time to set the temperature on the opposite side of the car.
Press the knob a third time to set the temperature on both sides of the car at the same time.
NOTE
Selecting a temperature that is higher or lower than necessary will not heat or cool the passenger compartment faster.
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Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
ECC sensors
The sunlight sensor is on the upper side of the dashboard
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Front seats 90
Power retractable hard top94
Interior lighting100
Storage compartments102
Trunk107
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Front seats
Manual seat adjustment
The driver's and passenger's seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to provide a comfortable driving and sitting
position.
1. Forward-rearward: Pull the lever up and slide the seat to the position of your choice.
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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.
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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.
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2. Pull up control 1, hold it up, and fold up the backrest to the upright position.
3. Return the seat belt to its guide.
Power seats
Easy entry is only intended to be used when the front seat in unoccupied.
Moving the seat forward:
1. Remove the seat belt from its guide (see page 15
).
2. Pull up control 1, hold it up, and fold the backrest forward until it locks in position.
3. Press and hold button 2 while the seat moves forward.
Moving the seat rearward:
1. With the backrest folded forward in the locked position , press and hold down button 2 until the seat has returned
to its original position.
2. Pull up control 1, hold it up, and fold up the backrest to the upright position.
3. Return the seat belt to its guide.
WARNING
After the seat has been returned to its original position, be sure that the backrest is securely locked in the upright
position.
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Front seats
Power seats (option)
The power driver's seat can be adjusted:
If the ignition key is in position I or II.
During a 10 minute period after the doors have been unlocked if the door remains open.
If the door is closed and the ignition key is not yet in the ignition, or if the key is in position 0, the seat can be
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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").
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Front seats
2. Press and hold down the "M" (Memory) button.
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84. Power passenger's seat (option)25A
85. Power driver's seat (option)25A
86. Interior lighting relay, trunk light, power seats 5A
231 09 Maintenance and servicing
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Auxiliary equipment68
B
Battery
maintenance214
replacing215
specifications260
warning symbols215
Black box (vehicle event data)204
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)159, 160, 161
Booster cushions39
Brake fluid212
Brake lights55
Brake system
general information147, 148
warning light51
Bulbs
list of261
replacing216-223
C
Capacity weight177
, 255
Catalytic converter262
CD care248
CD changer/player245, 246, 247
Central locking system112
Chains180
Changing tires184, 185
Child restraints33, 34
booster cushions39
convertible seats37, 38
infant seats35
ISOFIX lower anchors40
recalls and registration41
Child safety30, 31, 32
Climate system
air distribution86
air vents81
defroster83
Electronic Climate Control82, 83, 84
general information80
recirculation83
Clock setting71
Cold weather driving133
Collision mode (crash mode)29
Color code, paint200
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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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