2009 VOLVO V70 ESP

03 Your driving environmentHomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)
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Erasing HomeLink ButtonsTo erase programming from the three Home-
Link buttons (individual buttons cannot be
erased but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined
below), follow the step noted:•
Press and hold the two outer HomeLink
buttons until the indicator light begins to
flash-after 10 seconds. Release both but-
tons. Do not hold for longer that 20 sec-
onds. HomeLink is now in the train (or
learning) mode and can be programmed at
any time beginning with “Programming” -
step 1.
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
ButtonTo program a device to HomeLink using a
HomeLink button previously trained, follow
these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink but-
ton.DO NOT release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after
20 seconds. Without releasing the Home-
Link button, proceed with “Programming”
- step 1.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLink
at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.This device complies with FCC rules part 15
and Industry Canada (IC) RSS-210. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) This device must accept any
interference that may be received including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE
The transmitter has been tested and com-
plies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the
device.
1
HomeLink and the HomeLink house are regis-
tered trademarks of Johnson Controls, Inc.
1The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

03 Your driving environmentStarting the engine
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WARNING
•
Always remove the remote key from the
ignition slot when leaving the vehicle,
especially if there are children in the
vehicle.
•
Never remove the remote key from the
ignition slot while driving or when the
vehicle is being towed. The steering
lock could otherwise be activated, mak-
ing it impossible to steer the vehicle.
Never remove the remote key with key-
less drive function (option) from the
vehicle while driving or during towing.
•
Always place the gear selector in Park
and apply the parking brake before
leaving the vehicle. Never leave the
vehicle unattended with the engine run-
ning.
•
Always open garage doors fully before
starting the engine inside a garage to
ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, which is invisible and odorless but
very poisonous.
NOTE
•
The idling speed can be noticeably
higher than normal during cold starts.
This is to enable emission control sys-
tem can reach normal operating tem-
perature as quickly as possible, which
helps reduce exhaust emissions
3.
•
Keylock: Your vehicle is equipped with
a keylock system. When the engine is
switched off, the gear selector must be
in the Park position before the key can
be removed
4 from the ignition slot.
CAUTION
•
When starting in cold weather, the auto-
matic transmission may shift up at
slightly higher engine speeds than nor-
mal until the automatic transmission
fluid reaches normal operating tem-
perature.
•
Do not race a cold engine immediately
after starting. Oil flow may not reach
some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.
•
The engine should be idling when you
move the gear selector. Never acceler-
ate until after you feel the transmission
engage. Accelerating immediately after
selecting a gear will cause harsh
engagement and premature transmis-
sion wear.
•
SelectingP or N when idling at a stand-
still for prolonged periods of time will
help prevent overheating of the auto-
matic transmission fluid.
Keyless drive (option)Follow steps 3 – 4 for starting the engine.
3If the gear selector is in the D or R positions and the car is not moving, engine speed (rpm) will be lower and it will take longer for the engine to reach normal operating temperature.4Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

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Transmission
03``107 Automatic transmission
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Shiftgate positions
1
Depress the button on the front of the gear
selector knob to move the gear selector
between the R,N,D, and P positions.
The gear selector can be moved freely between
the Geartronic (manual shifting) and Drive (D)
positions while driving.Park position (P)Select the P position when starting or parking.KeylockTo 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.
ShiftlockWhenP 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 vehi-
cle is parked, see page 114. If the vehicle is
equipped with the optional electric parking
brake, press the control to apply the brake, see
page 114.
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CAUTION
The vehicle must be stationary when posi-
tionP 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 sta-
tionary with the gear selector in position N.Drive (D)D is the normal driving position. The car auto-
matically 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)
2
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 infor-
mation display will change from D to S.
Sport mode can be selected at any time.
1The information display (see page 71) shows the gear selector's position or the selected gear by displaying the following: P, R, N, D, S, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.2Available in certain markets only, on models with 6-cylinder turbo engines.

03 Your driving environmentTransmission
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Geartronic–manual shiftingGeartronic 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).NOTE
On models equipped with Sport mode, the
transmission will not switch to manual shift-
ing mode until the gear selector is moved
forward or rearward. The selected gear will
then be shown in the information display
(see page 71).•
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 atime 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 trans-
mission 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 sec-
onds (irrespective of whether the engine is run-
ning) 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 posi-
tionII, see page 77.Geartronic–starting on slippery surfacesSelecting 3rd gear in Geartronic’s manual shift-
ing mode can help provide better traction when
starting off on slippery surfaces. To do so:
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the
gear selector to the right from the D posi-
tion to M. The text in the instrument panel
display will change from
D to
1.
2. Press the gear selector forward and
release it (this selects 2nd gear). Press the
selector forward again and release it to
select 3rd gear.3. Release the brake pedal and press gently
on the accelerator pedal.
Shiftlock override
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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
3.
Lift away the rubber mat on the floor of the
storage compartment behind the center
console and open the hatch.Insert the key blade into the opening as far
as possible. Press the key blade down and
keep it held down. Move the gear selector
from the P position. For information on the
key blade, see page 52.
3If 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 105.

03 Your driving environmentHill Descent Control (HDC)
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Introduction
1
Normally, when the accelerator pedal is
released while driving down hills, the vehicle's
speed slows as the engine runs at lower rpm
(the normal engine braking effect). However, if
the downhill gradient becomes steeper and if
the vehicle is carrying a load, speed increases
despite the engine braking effect. In this situa-
tion, the brakes must be applied to reduce the
vehicle's speed.
HDC is a type of automatic engine brake and
makes it possible to increase or decrease the
vehicle's speed on downhill gradients using
only the accelerator pedal, without applying
the brakes. The brake system functions auto-
matically to maintain a low and steady speed.
HDC is particularly useful when driving down
steep hills with rough surfaces, and where the
road may have slippery patches.
WARNING
HDC does not function in all situations, and
is a supplementary braking aid. The driver
has full responsibility for driving in a safe
manner.
Function
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•
HDC can be switched on and off with the
button in the center console. An indicator
light in the button illuminates when HDC is
activated.
•
The indicator light
in the instru-
ment panel illuminates and a message is
displayed when the system is controlling
the vehicle's speed.
•
HDC only functions when first or reverse
gears are selected (
1 will be shown in the
instrument panel display when first gear is
selected).
NOTE
HDC cannot be activated if the gear selector
is the D position.Using HDCHDC allows the car to roll forward at a maxi-
mum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h), and 4 mph
(7 km/h) in reverse. However, the accelerator
pedal can be used to select any speed that is
possible in first or reverse gears. When the
accelerator pedal is released, speed is quickly
reduced again to 6 mph (10 km/h) or 4 mph
(7 km/h), depending on the gear selected,
regardless of the hill's gradient. It is not nec-
essary to apply the brakes.•
The brake lights illuminate automatically
when HDC is controlling the vehicle's
speed.
•
The driver can slow or stop the vehicle at
any time by applying the brakes.
HDC is deactivated when:
•
The button on the center console is
pressed
•
A gear higher than first gear is selected
•
D is selected on vehicles with an automatic
transmission
1HDC is only available on the XC70, on which it is standard equipment.

03 Your driving environment
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
03
113
HDC can be deactivated at any time. If this is
done while driving down a steep hill, the sys-
tem's braking effect will decrease gradually.
NOTE
Engine response to pressure on the accel-
erator pedal may be slightly slower than
normal when HDC is activated.

04 Comfort and driving pleasureMenus and messages
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Center consoleCertain functions are controlled from the cen-
ter console via the menu system or from the
optional keypad in the steering wheel. Each
function is described under its respective sec-
tion.
The current menu level is shown at the top right
of display in the center console.Center console controls
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Center console with information display and con-
trols for menus
Navigation button – scrolls and selects
among menu optionsENTER – selects menu options
MENU – accesses the menu systemEXIT – leads back one step in the menu
structure. A long press exits the menu sys-
tem.
Steering wheel keypad
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ENTEREXITNavigation buttons.
If the steering wheel keypad has ENTER and
EXIT, the buttons
to
have the same
function as those in the center console.
Search pathsAccess to some functions is provided directly
via the function buttons and others are access
through the menu system.Search paths to the menu system functions are
listed as follows: Car settings
Lock
settings, if the following steps have been taken
first:
1.
PressMENU.
2.
Scroll to
Menu
and press ENTER.
3.
Scroll to
Submenu
and press ENTER.
The navigation button can be used instead of
ENTER and EXIT when navigating the menu
hierarchy. The right arrow is equal to ENTER
and the left arrow to EXIT.
The menu options are numbered and can also
be selected directly with the numerical keypad
(1 – 9 only).
Menu overview
NOTE
Menu selections will not be available (will be
"grayed out") when the vehicle is moving.Car key memory
Seat & mirror positions
Car settings
Fold mirr. when locking (option on cer-
tain markets only)
Collision warning settings (option)

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Menus and messages
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Light settings
Lock settings
Reduced guard
1
Parking camera settings (accessory)
Steering force level (option)
Information
Climate settings
Automatic blower adjust
Recirculation timer
Auto. rear defroster
Reset climate settings
Main menu AMAudio settings
2
Sound stage
Equalizer, front
Equalizer, rear
Auto. volume control
Resets all audio settings.
Main menu FMFM settings
Radio text
Advanced radio settings
Audio settingsMain menu CDRandom
Off
Folder
Disc
Single disc
All discs
CD settings
Disc text (option)
Audio settingsMain menu AUXVolume, AUX input
Audio settings
Main instrument panel
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Information display and menu controls
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.
1Certain models2The menu option for audio settings is available in all audio sources.