2008 VOLVO V70 change time

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6 Introduction
Important information
Points to keep in mind
Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the information in chapter 3.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the
vehicle for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the vehicle for
ready access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and emission
control requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications
to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and
other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication. This information is subject to change without prior notice. Please note that some
vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements. Optional equipment described in this
manual may not be available in all markets.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design without notice
and without incurring obligation
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its drivability and safety.
Vehicle event data (Black box)
Your vehicle's driving and safety systems employ computers that monitor, and share with each other, information about
your vehicle's operation. One or more of these computers may store what they monitor, either during normal vehicle
operation or in a crash or near-crash event. Stored information may be read and used by:
Volvo Car Corporation
service and repair facilities
law enforcement or government agencies
others who may assert a legal right to know, or who obtain your consent to know such information.
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Important warnings
Driver distraction
A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in
the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
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Replacing the battery in the remote key
The batteries should be replaced if:
The information symbol illuminates and Replace car key battery is shown in the display and/or
if the locks do not react after several attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle.
NOTE
The remote key's range is normally approximately 60 ft (20 m) from the vehicle.
See page 60
for information on replacing the battery.
Common functions - Remote key/Personal Car Communicator (PCC)
Lock
Unlock
Approach lighting
Tailgate unlock
Panic alarm
Buttons on the remote
Lock - Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock all doors and the tailgate. The turn signals will flash once to
confirm locking.
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 tailgate.
This function can be changed so that all doors unlock at the same time under Car settings
lock settings Doors,
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A malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE) light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in
your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission controls, and drivability.
Extended driving without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your vehicle.
Canadian models are equipped with this symbol:
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light
If the warning light comes on, there may be a malfunction in the ABS system (the standard braking system will still
function). Check the system by:
1. Stopping in a safe place and switching off the ignition.
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Instruments and controls
2. Restart the engine.
3. If the warning light goes off, no further action is required.
If the warning light remains on, the vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for
inspection. See page 115
for additional information.
Canadian models are equipped with this symbol:
Rear fog light
This symbol indicates that the rear fog light (located in the driver's side tail light cluster) is on.
Stability system
This indicator symbol flashes when the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system) is actively working to
stabilize the vehicle. See page 153
for more detailed information.
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) - option
This symbol illuminates to indicate that tire pressure in one or more tires is low. See page 252
for detailed information.
Low fuel level
When this light comes on, there are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.
Information symbol
The information symbol illuminates and a text message is displayed if a fault is detected in one of the vehicle's
systems. The message can be erased and the symbol can be turned off by pressing the READ button (see page 126
for
information) or this will take place automatically after a short time (the length of time varies, depending on the
function affected).
The information symbol may also illuminate together with other symbols.
High beam indicator
This symbol illuminates when the high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flash function is used.
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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)
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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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Passenger compartment filter
Replace the cabin air filter with a new one at the recommended intervals. Please refer to your Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet, or consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for these intervals. The filter
should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The filter cannot be cleaned and
therefore should always be replaced with a new one.
NOTE
There are different types of cabin air filters. Ensure that the correct type is installed.
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
A multifilter helps reduce gases and particles in the incoming air, thereby reducing the levels of odors and
contaminants entering the vehicle. The air quality sensor detects increased levels of contaminants in the outside air.
When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake closes and the air inside the passenger
compartment is recirculated, i.e. no outside air enters the vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculated passenger
compartment air.
NOTE
Contact your Volvo retailer for IAQS air filter replacement intervals.
Menu settings
The default settings for three of the climate system's functions can be changed in the menu system, see page 125
:
Blower speed in automatic mode, see page 132.
Recirculation timer for passenger compartment air, see page 132.
Automatic rear window defrosting, see page 102.
The functions can also be returned to factory settings in the menu system.
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Climate system
Air distribution
The incoming air is distributed from 20 different vents in the passenger compartment.
Air distribution is fully automatic in AUTO mode.
If desired, air distribution can be controlled manually, see page 135.
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NOTE
The Eject all function can only be used while the vehicle is at a standstill and will be cancelled if the vehicle begins
to move.
Pause
When the audio system volume is turned off completely, the CD player will pause and will resume playing when the
volume is turned up again.
Sound files
In addition to playing normal music CDs, the CD player/changer can also play discs containing files in mp3 or wma
format.
NOTE
Some copy protected sound files may not be read by the player.
When a CD containing sound files is inserted into the player the disc's directory structure is scanned before the CD
begins playing. The length of time that this takes depends on the quality of the disc.
Navigating the disc and playing tracks
If a disc containing sound files is inside the CD player, press ENTER to display the disc's directory structure. The
directory structure is navigated in the same way as the audio system's menu structure. Sound files have the
symbol
and directories have the
symbol. Press ENTER to play a selected folder or a file.
When the music file has been played, the player will continue to play the rest of the files in the current folder. When
all of the files in the folder have been played, the player will automatically go to the next folder and play the files in it.
Fast-forward/change CD tracks and sound files
Short presses
/ on the navigation button are used to scroll between CD tracks/sound files. Long presses are used
to search within CD tracks/sound files. TUNING (or the steering wheel keypad) can also be used for this purpose.
Scan CD
This function plays the first ten seconds of each CD track/sound file. Press SCAN to activate. Interrupt with EXIT or
SCAN to
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Audio system
continue playing the current CD track/sound file.
Random
This function plays the tracks in random order (shuffle). The random CD tracks/sound files can be scrolled through in
the normal way.
NOTE
It is only possible to scroll between random CD tracks on the current disc.
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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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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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