2008 VOLVO C70 trunk release

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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Power retractable hard top
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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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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Opening the trunk from the inside
Opening the trunk from the inside
U.S. models only
The car is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be used in an emergency
situation to open the trunk from the inside.
Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid.
After use, the handle must be pushed back into its original position before the trunk can be closed.
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Alarm
The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the car is locked with the remote control, or if a front lock button is
depressed.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will trigger the
alarm:
The hood is forced open.
The trunk is forced open.
A door is forced open.
The ignition switch is tampered with.
An attempt is made to start the car with a non-approved key (a key not coded to the car's ignition).
If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipped with the optional movement sensor).
The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor)
The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
NOTE
The alarm system functions in the same way, regardless of whether the power retractable hard top is raised or
lowered.
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before leaving the vehicle.and apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running.
Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous.
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Starting the car with keyless drive (option)
Starting a vehicle with keyless drive
Keyless drive makes it possible to unlock, start and lock the vehicle without using a remote control.
A start control is fitted in the ignition switch on vehicles equipped with the optional keyless drive. This control is used
in the same way as the ignition key to start the engine. See also page 140
for general information on starting the
engine.
NOTE
A keyless drive remote control must be in the passenger's compartment or in the trunk/cargo area in order to start the
engine.
1. Press the brake pedal (the clutch pedal must also be fully depressed on models with a manual transmission).
2. Press in the keyless drive start control and turn it to position III.
NOTE
The vehicle is equipped with an autostart function that makes it possible to start the engine without holding the start
control in position III. Turn the start control to position III and release it. The starter motor will then operate
automatically (for up to ten seconds) until the engine starts.
Starting the vehicle with the ignition key (remote control)
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Accessing the spare wheel
1. Open the hatch in the floor of the trunk.
2. Release the retaining straps and lift out the spare wheel in its storage bag.
3. Open the zipper on the storage bag and lift out the spare wheel.
The wheel that was replaced by the temporary spare tire can then be placed in the storage bag.
Before raising the car
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Put the gear selector in Park (P).
3. Block the wheels that are on the ground with wooden blocks or large stones.
4. Remove the wheel cap (where applicable) using the lug wrench in the tool bag.
5. With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel nuts 1/2 - 1 turn by exerting downward
pressure. Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen.
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Changing a wheel
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