2009 VOLVO XC70 ECU

03 Your driving environmentHomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)
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Introduction
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The HomeLink Wireless Control System pro-
vides a convenient way to replace up to three
hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters
used to activate devices such as gate opera-
tors, garage door openers, entry door locks,
security systems, even home lighting. Addi-
tional HomeLink information can be found on
the Internet at www.homelink.com.
WARNING
•
If you use HomeLink to open a garage
door or gate, be sure no one is near the
gate or door while it is in motion.
•
When programming a garage door
opener, it is advised to park outside of
the garage.
•
Do not use HomeLink with any garage
door opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes
any garage door opener model manu-
factured before April 1, 1982). A garage
door that cannot detect an object - sig-
naling the door to stop and reverse -
does not meet current U.S. federal
safety standards. For more information,
contact HomeLink at:
www.homelink.com.
Retain the original transmitter of the RF device
you are programming for use in other vehicles
as well as for future HomeLink programming. It
is also suggested that upon the sale of the
vehicle, the programmed HomeLink buttons be
erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing
HomeLink Buttons”.
Programming HomeLink
NOTE
Some vehicles may require the ignition
switch to be turned on or to the second
(“accessories”) position for programming
and/or operation of HomeLink. It is also rec-
ommended that a new battery be placed in
the hand-held transmitter of the device
being programmed to HomeLink for quicker
training and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.1. Position the end of your hand-held trans-
mitter 1–3 inches (5–14 cm) away from the
HomeLink button you wish to program
while keeping the indicator light in view.
2. Simultaneously press and hold both the
chosen HomeLink and hand-held transmit-
ter buttons until the HomeLink indicator
light changes from a slow to a rapidly blink-
ing light. Now you may release both the
HomeLink and hand-held transmitter but-
tons.
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HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)
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NOTE
Some devices may require you to replace
this Programming Step 2 with procedures
noted in the “Gate Operator / Canadian Pro-
gramming” section. If the HomeLink indica-
tor light does not change to a rapidly
blinking light after performing these steps,
contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com.3.
Firmlypress, hold for five seconds and
release the programmed HomeLink but-
ton up to two separate times to activate the
door. If the door does not activate, press
and hold the just-trained HomeLink button
and observe the indicator light.
•If the indicator light stays on con-
stantly, programming is complete
and your device should activate when
the HomeLink button is pressed and
released.•If the indicator light blinks rapidly for
two seconds and then turns to a con-
stant light continue with “Program-
ming” steps 4-6 to complete the pro-
gramming of a rolling code equipped
device (most commonly a garage door
opener).
4. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-
head unit) in the garage, locate the “learn”
or “smart” button. This can usually befound where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the motor-head unit.
5. Firmly press and release the “learn” or
“smart” button. (The name and color of the
button may vary by manufacturer.) There
are 30 seconds to initiate step 6.
6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold
for two seconds and release the pro-
grammed HomeLink button. Repeat the
“press/hold/release” sequence a second
time, and, depending on the brand of the
garage door opener (or other rolling code
equipped device), repeat this sequence a
third time to complete the programming
process.
HomeLink should now activate your rolling
code equipped device.
Gate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingCanadian radio-frequency laws require trans-
mitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after sev-
eral seconds of transmission – which may not
be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the
signal during programming. Similar to this
Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed to “time-out” in the same manner.
If you live in Canada or you are having difficul-
ties programming a gate operator or garage
door opener by using the “Programming” pro-cedures,replace “Programming HomeLink”
step 2 with the following:
•
Continue to press and hold the HomeLink
button while you press and release -
every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-
held transmitter until the HomeLink indica-
tor light changes from a slow to a rapidly
blinking light. Now you may release both
the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter
buttons.
Proceed with “Programming” step 3 to com-
plete.
Using HomeLinkTo operate, simply press and release the pro-
grammed HomeLink button. Activation will
now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage
door opener, gate operator, security system,
entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For
convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the
device may also be used at any time. In the
event that there are still programming difficul-
ties or questions, contact HomeLink at:
www.homelink.com.
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05 During your tripLoading
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IntroductionThe load carrying capacity of your vehicle is
determined by factors such as the number of
passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight
of any accessories that may be installed, etc.
To increase loading space, the rear seat backr-
ests can be folded down, See page 81.
When loading the cargo area, keep the follow-
ing in mind:•
Load objects in the cargo area against the
backrest whenever possible.
•
Unstable loads can be secured to the load
anchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-
ings to help keep them from shifting.
•
Stop the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading or unloading long
objects. The gear selector can be knocked
out of position by long loads, which could
set the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
•
Stop the engine, put the gear selector in
P, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
•
The vehicle's driving characteristics
may change depending on the weight
and distribution of the load.
•
A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces a
force of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in a
headon collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
•
The cargo area and rear seat should not
be loaded to a level higher than 2 in.
(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear
side windows. Objects placed higher
than this level could impede the func-
tion of the Volvo Inflatable Curtain.
Power tailgate (option)
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Power tailgate closing buttonAutomatic openingThe power tailgate can be opened automati-
cally in the three ways:•
By pressing and holding the
but-
ton on the lighting panel, (see page 64) until
the tailgate begins to open.
•
By pressing and holding the
button
on the remote key (see page 64) until the
tailgate begins to open.
•
By pulling the outer handle on the tailgate.
The taillights illuminate automatically when the
automatic open function is used.
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05 During your tripLoading
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WARNING
•
Cover sharp edges on long loads to help
prevent injury to occupants. Secure the
load to help prevent shifting during sud-
den stops.
•
Always secure large and heavy objects
with a seat belt or cargo retaining
straps.
•
Always secure the load to help prevent
it from moving in the event of sudden
stops.
•
Switch off the engine, apply the parking
brake and put the gear selector in P
when loading and unloading the vehicle.
Cargo area floor rails and hooks
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Load secured in upper and lower hooks
The floor of the cargo compartment has rails
on opposite sides of the vehicle equipped with
hooks for anchoring loads with straps, nets,
etc.Cleaning the railsDirt or other small objects that collect in the
rails can make moving, locking, unlocking, and
removing the hooks more difficult. Objects can
be removed from the rails with a vacuum
cleaner, and the rails can be cleaned with a
moist cloth.Moving the load anchoring hooks
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To move a hook, fold it down in the direc-
tion in which its opening points.Press the hook down lightly and move it to
the desired position.
Fold up the hook. It will lock in place.NOTE
There should be at least 2 in. (50 cm)
between the hooks in the rail.
WARNING
Switch off the engine, apply the parking
brake and put the gear selector in P when
loading and unloading the vehicle.Removing a hook
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The load-securing hooks can easily be
removed, for example, to clean the rail.
To remove a hook, fold it down in the direc-
tion in which its opening points.
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Loading
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Press the hook down lightly and move the
it to an opening in the rail.Pull the hook straight up.
Replace a hook in the rail in the reverse order.NOTE
In order to return a removed hook into a rail,
it must be press down lightly.Reinserting a hook
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Upper illustration: hooks correctly installed, Lower
illustration: hooks incorrectly installedIt is important to insert the hooks correctly in
the rails. The hooks' openings should point
away from each other.
•
The opening on the hook closest to the rear
seat backrest should point toward the
backrest.
•
The opening on the hook closest to the
tailgate should point toward the tailgate.WARNING
The hooks must be installed correctly in the
rail. Incorrectly installed hooks will be folded
down by the strap, allowing them to move.
The load will then no longer be securely
anchored.Straps for securing loads
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Securing loads
Wrapping straps a full turn around the hooks
helps keep them in place.
NOTE
The straps should preferably be approxi-
mately 1 in. (25 mm) in width.Grocery bag holder
1 (option)
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Grocery bag holder under the floor of the cargo
areaThe grocery bag holder holds shopping bags
in place.
1. Open the hatch in the floor of the cargo
area.
2. Secure the shopping bags with the strap.
1Available on certain markets only.
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05 During your tripLoading
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Roof loadsUsing load carriersLoad carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. Observe the following points when in use:•
To avoid damaging your vehicle and to
achieve maximum safety when driving, we
recommend using the load carriers that
Volvo has developed especially for your
vehicle.
•
Volvo-approved removable roof racks are
designed to carry the maximum allowable
roof load for this vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg).
For non-Volvo roof racks, check the man-
ufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
•
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's
weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-
mum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).
•
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
•
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
•
Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate tie-down equipment.
•
Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured.
•
Remember that the vehicle's center of
gravity and handling change when you
carry a load on the roof.
•
The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.
•
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast
cornering and hard braking.
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05 During your tripCargo area
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Cargo area cover (option)
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Use•
Pull the cover over the cargo and hook it
into the holes in the rear cargo area pillars.
•
To retract (roll up) the cover, release it from
the holes and guide it toward the rear seat
backrest.
Installing the cover1. Press the end piece on one side of the
cargo area cover into the retaining bracket
in the side panel of the cargo area
.
2.
Do the same on the opposite side .
3. Press both sides of the cover until they
click into place
. The red mark will no
longer be visible.4. Check that both ends of the cover are
securely locked in place.
Removing the cover1. Press one of the end pieces of the cover
inward.
2. Pull the cover carefully upward and out-
ward. The other end will release automati-
cally from its retaining bracket.Folding down the cargo area cover's rear
flapThe cargo area cover's rear flap points hori-
zontally when the cover is retracted (rolled up).
To fold it down:
±
Pull the flap slightly rearward past its sup-
ports and fold it down.
NOTE
On models equipped with this cover, it
should be removed before a child seat is
attached to the child restraint anchors. See
page 43 for more information.
Cargo net (option)
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Storage compartment for the cargo netTwo cassettes containing nylon cargo nets are
stored in a compartment under the cargo area
floor.Attaching the cassette(s)
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Cargo area
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The two-sections of the net are attached to the
rear side of the rear seat backrest. The cas-
settes have different widths, and the widest
section should be mounted on the right side
(seen from the rear of the vehicle).
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests.
2. Align the cassette’s mounting rail above
the mounting brackets on the backrest
.
3. Slide the cassette onto the mounting
brackets
.
4. Return the backrest to the upright position.
Using the net(s)
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With the backrests uprightThe net is pulled up from the cassette and
locks in position after approximately 1 minute.
Pull up the right side of the net by grasping
its strap.Insert the net’s rod in the retaining bracket
on the right side near the ceiling and press
it forward. It will click into place.Extend the left section of the rod and insert
it in the bracket on the left side of the cargo
compartment. Press it forward until it clicks
into place.Pull up the left side of the cargo net and
secure it on the rod.NOTE
•
The net can be fastened in the same
way if the rear seat backrests are folded
down. In this case, use the retaining
brackets near the ceiling, above the
front seats.
•
The front passenger's seat backrest
can also be folded down for carrying
long objects, see page 79.
Removing the cargo net cassettes1. Retract the net(s) in the reverse order ( See
page 209, "With the backrests upright")
2. Fold the entire rear seat backrest down.
3. Slide the cassettes outward until they
release from the mounting brackets.
WARNING
•
When not in use, return the cassettes to
their storage compartment under the
cargo area floor.
•
Objects in the cargo area should be
securely anchored, even if the cargo net
is correctly installed and in use.
Using the cargo net with the cargo area
cover
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Straps for pulling up the netThe cargo net(s) can also be pulled up from the
backrest when the cargo area cover is pulled
out.
The straps for pulling up the cargo net are
located at the arrows in the illustration. Follow
the same procedure as for using the nets with
the backrests upright.
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