2008 VOLVO V70 ignition

The information display (see page 74) shows the gear selector's position or the selected gear by displaying the following: P, R, N, D, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
or 6.
Keylock
To remove the remote key from the ignition slot, the gear selector must be in the P position. The remote key is locked
in the slot in all other positions.
Shiftlock
When P has been selected, the transmission is mechanically blocked in this position. The brake pedal must be
depressed before the gear lever can be moved from the P position.
Always apply the parking brake when the vehicle is parked, see page 119
. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional
electric parking brake, press the control to apply the brake, see page 119
.
CAUTION
The vehicle must be stationary when position P is selected.
Reverse (R)
The vehicle must be stationary when position R is selected.
Neutral position (N)
No gear is engaged and the engine can be started with the gear selector in this position. Apply the parking brake if the
vehicle is stationary with the gear selector in position N .
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Transmission
Drive (D)
D is the normal driving position. The car automatically shifts between the various forward gears, based on the level of
acceleration and speed. The car must be at a standstill when shifting from position R to position D.
Sport (S)
1
Sport mode offers more immediate engine response and allows the transmission to shift up at higher rpm.
To access Sport mode ( S), move the gear selector to the right from Drive ( D). The information display will change
from D to S.
Sport mode can be selected at any time.
Geartronic-manual shifting
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Geartronic allows you to manually shift among your vehicle's six forward speeds. Geartronic can be selected at any
time.
To access the manual (M) shifting position from Drive ( D), move the gear selector to the right to M (or to S on
models equipped with Sport mode).
1Available on models with 6- cylinder turbo engines only.
NOTE
On models equipped with Sport mode, the transmission will not switch to manual shifting mode until the gear
selector is moved forward or rearward. The selected gear will then be shown in the information display (see page
74).
To return to the D position from M or S , move the gear selector to the left.
While driving
If you select the M position while driving, the gear that was being used in the Drive position will also initially be
selected in the M position.
Move the gear selector forward (toward "+") to shift to a higher gear or rearward (toward "-") to shift to a lower
gear.
If you hold the gear selector toward "-", the transmission will downshift one gear at a time and will utilize the
braking power of the engine. If the current speed is too high for using a lower gear, the downshift will not occur until
the speed has decreased enough to allow the lower gear to be used.
If you slow to a very low speed, the transmission will automatically shift down.
Shiftlock - Neutral ( N)
If the gear selector is in the N position and the vehicle has been stationary for at least 3 seconds (irrespective of
whether the engine is running) then the gear selector is locked.
To be able to move the gear selector from N to another gear position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the
ignition must be in position II , see page 80
.
Shiftlock override
If the vehicle cannot be driven, for example because of a dead battery, the gear selector must be moved from the P
position so that the vehicle can be moved
2.
Lift away the rubber mat on the floor of the storage compartment behind the center console and open the hatch.
2If the battery is dead, the optional electric parking brake cannot be applied or released. Connect an auxiliary battery if the battery voltage is too
low, see page 111
.
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Electric parking brake
Releasing the electric parking brake
Manual release
1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.
3. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
4. Pull the parking brake control.
Vehicles with Keyless drive (option)
1. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button.
2. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
3. Pull the parking brake control.
Automatic release
1. Start the engine.
2. Fasten the seat belt.
NOTE
For safety reasons, the parking brake is only released automatically if the engine is running and the driver is
wearing a seat belt.
The electric parking brake will be released immediately when the accelerator pedal is pressed and the gear selector
is in position D or P.
3. Move the gear selector to position D or R and press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake will release when the
vehicle begins to move.
Heavy load uphill
A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the vehicle to roll backward when the parking brake is released
automatically on a steep incline. To help avoid this:
1. Keep the electric parking brake lever pushed in with the left hand while shifting into Drive with the right.
2. While pressing the throttle pedal to pull away, release the parking brake lever only after the vehicle begins to move.
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READ - access to the list of messages and message confirmation.
Thumbwheel - browse among menus and options in the list of functions.
RESET - reset the active function. Used in certain cases to select/activate a function, see the explanation under
each respective function.
The menus shown on the information displays in the instrument panel are controlled with the left lever. The menus
shown depend on ignition mode. Press READ to erase a message and return to the menus.
Menu overview
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average
Instantaneous:
Average speed
Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)
DSTC
Message
When a warning, information or indicator symbol comes on, a corresponding message appears on the information
display. An error message is stored in a memory list until the fault is rectified.
Press READ to acknowledge and scroll among the messages.
NOTE
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Recirculation is limited in cold weather to avoid fogging.
If the insides of the windows start fogging, disengage the air quality sensor. Use the defroster function to increase
airflow to the front, side, and rear windows.
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Climate system
Air distribution table
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Audio system
Introduction
The audio system is available in two versions: High Performance and Premium Sound. The system version is shown in
the display when the audio system is switched on.
If the audio system is on when the ignition is switched off, it will come on automatically the next time the ignition is
put in mode I or higher. The audio system can be operated without a key in the ignition slot for 15 minutes at a time
by pressing the POWER button (the driver's door must be closed on vehicles with the optional keyless drive).
Some functions are controlled from the menu system in the center console. For more information on menus, see page
125.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II and the symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II System is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Overview
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3. Select Advanced Sirius settings.
WARNING
Settings should be made when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The following settings can be made in the Sirius menu:
The list of saved songs can be displayed
Channel skip settings can be made
Channel lock settings can be made
The channel access code can be displayed or changed
Your Sirius ID can be displayed
Skip options
This function is used to remove a channel from the list of available channels.
Skipping a channel
1. Select CHANNEL SKIP LIST and press ENTER.
2. Select a category in the list and press ENTER .
3. Skip channels in the list presented by pressing ENTER or right arrow key.
Unskip all channels
This permanently removes all channels from the skip list and makes them available for selection.
Temp. unskip all ch.
This function will temporarily unskip all channels and make them available for selection. The channels remain on the
skip list and will again be skipped the next time the ignition is switched on.
Channel lock
Access to specific channels can be restricted (locked). A locked channel will not provide audio, song titles, or artist
information.
NOTE
All channels are initially unlocked.
Locking a channel:
1. Select Sirius ID in the menu and select LOCK OPTIONS and press ENTER.
2. Select CHANNEL LOCK LIST and press ENTER
3. Enter the channel access code
1 and press ENTER .
4. Select a category in the list and press ENTER .
5. Lock channels in the list presented by pressing ENTER or right arrow.
The channel is now locked and a checked box will be displayed to indicate this. It will be necessary to enter the
channel access code
1 in order to listen to a locked channel.
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Unlocking a channel
A channel's access code1 is required to unlock a channel.
Unlock all channels
This permanently removes all channels from the locked list and makes them available for selection.
Temp. unlock all ch.
This function will temporarily unlock all channels and make them available for selection. The channels remain on the
locked list and will again be locked the next time the ignition is switched on.
1The default code is 0000. If you have changed the code and forgotten it, see the section "If you have forgotten the access code."
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Audio system
CHANGE CODE
This function makes it possible to change the channel access code. The default code is 0000.
To change the code:
1. Select CHANGE CODE and press ENTER.
2. Enter the current code and press ENTER .
3. Enter the new code and press ENTER .
4. Confirm the new code and press ENTER .
If an incorrect code is entered, the text WRONG CODE! is displayed.
If you have forgotten the access code:
1. Select SIRIUS ID in the Sirius settings menu and press ENTER .
2. Press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds.
3. The current code will be displayed.
Your Volvo retailer can also provide you with assistance.
SIRIUS ID
This function displays the 12-digit Sirius activation ID.
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Trip computer
Introduction
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driving style.
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Trip computer
Resetting
1. Select Average speed or Average fuel consumption .
2. Press and hold RESET for approx. 1 second to reset the selected function. If RESET is kept depressed for at 3 three
seconds, Average speed and Average fuel consumption are reset simultaneously.
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Compass
Operation
The upper right corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction in which the
vehicle is pointing. Eight different directions are shown with the abbreviations: N (north), NE (north east), E (east), SE
(southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W (west) and NW (northwest).
The compass is displayed automatically when the vehicle is started or in ignition mode II . To switch the compass
on/off use a pen or similar object and press in the button on the rear side of the mirror.
Calibration
The compass may need to be calibrated if, for example, the vehicle is driven into a new magnetic zone. The characters
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