2012 VOLVO XC70 keyless

03 Your driving environment
Parking brake
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Releasing the electric parking brake
Parking brake control
Manual release1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Insert the remote key in the ignition slot (or
press the START/STOP ENGINE button
on vehicles with the optional keyless drive).
3. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
4. Pull the parking brake control.
Automatic release1. Start the engine.
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 acceler-
ator pedal is pressed and the gear selec-
tor is in position D or R.
2. Fasten the seat belt.
3.
Move the gear selector to position D or R
and press the accelerator pedal. The park-
ing brake will release when the vehicle
begins to move.
Heavy load uphillA 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.
Symbols
SymbolSpecification
Read the message in the infor-
mation display
A flashing symbol indicates that
the parking brake is being
applied. If the symbol flashes in
any other situation then this
means that a fault has arisen.
Read the message on the infor-
mation display.
Messages
Park brake not fully released – A fault is pre-
venting the parking brake from being released.
Try to apply the parking brake and release it
several times. If the problem persists, contact

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
The MY CAR menus
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Driver support systems
MY CARSupport systems
(MY CAR > Support systems)
The screen shows the current status (settings)
for the vehicle's driver support systems.
Menu settings
The following pages list the main menus/sub-
menus and possible selections.
Car key memory
See pages 86 and 55 for more information.
Lock settings
Automatic door lockingDoors unlock
All doors
Driver door, then all
Keyless entry
All doors
Any door
Doors on same side
Both front doors
Audible confirmation
See page 55 and 62 for more information.
Reduced Guard
Activate once
Ask when exiting
See page 69 for more information.
Side mirror settings
Fold mirrors
Tilt left mirror
Tilt right mirror
See page 103 for more information.
Light settings
Door lock confirmation light
Unlock confirmation lightSee page 55 for more information.
Approach light duration
Off
30 sec
60 sec
90 sec
See page 56 for more information.
Home safe light duration
30 sec
60 sec
90 sec
See page 97 for more information.
Triple indicator
See page 95 for more information.
Daytime running lights
See page 92 for more information.
Active bending lights
See page 93 for more information.
Tire pressure system
Warns if tire pressure is too low

05 Infotainment
Introduction
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204* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General information
The infotainment system in your vehicle is
available in two versions:
High Performance Multimedia
•7" color TFT display
•Voice control1
•Thumb wheel on the steering wheel key-
pad
•AM/FM/HD radio2
•Sirius satellite radio*
•CD/DVD (mp3 and wma file formats)
•AUX and USB sockets
•Bluetooth hands-free/streaming
•8 speakers
•4x40W amplifier
Premium Sound Multimedia
•7" color TFT display
•Voice control1
•Thumb wheel on the steering wheel key-
pad
•AM/FM/HD radio2
•Sirius satellite radio*
•CD/DVD (mp3 and wma file formats)
•AUX and USB sockets
•Bluetooth hands-free/streaming
•12 speakers
•5x130W amplifier
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Surround Pro Logic IIŸ distributes stereo
sound's two channels to the left/right and front/
rear speakers.
Dolby Pro Logic II and the
symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. The Dolby Pro Logic II System is
manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Audyssey MultEQ3
The Audyssey MultEQ system has been used
to optimize sound quality to help ensure a
world-class listening experience.
Using the infotainment systemIf the infotainment system is on when the igni-
tion is switched off, it will come on automati-
cally the next time the ignition is put in mode I
or higher and continue using the same source
(
FM1, etc.) that was in use when the ignition
was switched off (the driver's door must also
be closed on vehicles with the optional keyless
drive).
The infotainment system can be operated with-
out a key in the ignition slot for 15 minutes at
a time by pressing the On/Off button.
1Only available on models equipped with the optional Volvo Navigation System.2U.S. models only3Applies only to models with Premium Sound Multimedia.

05 Infotainment
Bluetooth® hands-free connection
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Method 2: using the cell phone’s menus
1. Activate the hands-free system by briefly
pressing the TEL button in the center con-
sole. If there is a cell phone connected,
disconnect it from the hands-free system.
2. Make the vehicle discoverable via the
Bluetooth
Ÿ function by pressing OK/
MENU and activating the menu selection
Phone settings
Discoverable.
3. Perform a search with the cell phone's
Bluetooth
Ÿ function (see the cell phone's
user's guide if necessary).
4.
Select
My Volvo Car in the list of devices
shown in the cell phone’s display.
5. When prompted, enter a PIN code of your
choice in the cell phone using the cell
phone's keypad. Enter the same PIN code
in the infotainment system using the sys-
tem's keypad in the center console.
6.
Connect to
My Volvo Car from the cell
phone.
The cell phone will be paired (registered) and
will be connected automatically to the infotain-
ment system. For more information on pairing
and connecting a cell phone, see page 237.
Making a call1.
Ensure that is shown at the top of the
center console display and that the hands-
free function is in telephone mode.
2. Dial the desired phone number using the
center console keypad or use the speed
dial function (see page 240). In normal
view (see page 207 for information about
the various display views). It is also possi-
ble to turn TUNE clockwise to access the
phone book and then counter-clockwise
for the call list. See page 237 for more
information about the phone book.
3.
Press OK/MENU
End or reject a call by pressing EXIT.
Disconnecting the cell phoneThe cell phone is automatically disconnected
from the infotainment system if it is moved out
of range.
The cell phone can be manually disconnected
from the hands-free system by pressing and
holding TEL or in phone mode, going to Phone
menu
Disconnect phone. See also page
236 for more information about connections.
The hands-free system is also deactivated
when the ignition is switched off (or if the
driver’s door is opened on vehicles equipped
with the optional keyless drive).When the cell phone is disconnected from the
hands-free system, a call in progress can be
continued using the cell phone’s own speaker
and microphone.
Even if the cell phone has been disconnected
manually, some phones may reconnect auto-
matically to the most recently used hands-free
unit, for example when a new call is initiated.
Handling calls
Incoming calls
Press OK/MENU (or the thumb wheel on
the steering wheel keypad) to answer a
call, even if the infotainment system is cur-
rently in another mode (e.g.,
RADIO orMEDIA).
Press EXIT to reject a call.
Automatic answerThis function means that incoming calls will be
answered automatically. Activate or deactivate
the function in the menu system under Phone
menu
Call optionsAuto answer.
Call settingsWhile a call is in progress, press OK/MENU or
the thumb wheel on the steering wheel keypad
to access the following functions:

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
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NOTE
•Always switch off the ignition before
starting to replace a bulb.
•The optional Active Bending Light bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury.
These bulbs should always be disposed
of by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
Removing the headlight housing1. Switch off the ignition by briefly pressing
the START/STOP ENGINE button.
2. Remove the remote key from the ignition
slot
1.
3. (Upper illustration under "Headlight hous-
ing")
Withdraw the headlight housing's lock-
ing pins.
Pull the headlight housing straight out.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on
the connector itself and not on the wiring.
4. (Lower illustration under "Headlight hous-
ing")
Unplug the wiring connector by holding
down the clip with your thumb.
Pull out the connector with the other
hand.
5. Lift out the housing and place it on a soft
surface to avoid scratching the lens.
6. Replace the defective bulb(s).
Reinserting the headlight housing1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into
place.
2. Reinstall the headlight housing and locking
pins. Check that they are correctly
inserted. The headlight housing must be
properly inserted and secured in place
before the lighting is switched on or the
remote key is inserted into the ignition slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Removing the cover to access the
bulbs
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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 324.
1. Open the retaining clamp by pressing it to
the side.
2. Press down the clips on the upper edge of
the cover and remove it.
Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Wiper blades and washer fluid
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331 Wiper blades
The windshield wiper blades are different
lengths. The blade on the driver’s side is longer
than the one on the passenger side.
Service position
Wiper blades in service position
The wiper blades must be in the vertical (serv-
ice) position for replacement, washing or to lift
them away from the windshield when e.g.,
removing ice or snow. To put them in this posi-
tion:
1.
Switch off the ignition (ignition mode 0, see
page 82) and keep the remote key in the
ignition slot
1.2. Move the right steering wheel lever up and
hold it for at least 1 second. The wipers will
then move to the vertical position on the
windshield.
The wipers can be returned to the normal posi-
tion by briefly switching on the ignition (or by
starting the engine).
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
With the wipers in the service position, fold
out the wiper arm from the windshield.
Press the button on the wiper blade attach-
ment and pull the wiper blade straight out,
parallel with the wiper arm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks
into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper blades clean
helps improve visibility and prolongs the serv-
ice life of the wiper blades. Clean the wiper
blades with a stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm
soap solution or car washing detergent.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses
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340* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Under the glove compartment
Fold aside the upholstery covering the fuse
boxes.
1. Press the cover's lock and fold it up.
2. The fuses are accessible.
Positions-fuse box A
PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker for the info-
tainment system and for
fuses 16-2040
-
PosFunctionA
-
-
-
-
12-volt socket (cargo area)15
Controls in driver's door20
PosFunctionA
Controls in front passeng-
er's door20
Controls in right rear pas-
senger's door20
Controls in left rear pas-
senger's door20
Keyless drive*20
Power driver's seat*20

09 Specifications
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PositionDimensionin (mm)
GTrack, front63.5 (1614)A
63.1 (1604)B
HTrack, rear62.2 (1580)A
61.8 (1570)B
ILoad width, floor45.4 (1153)
JWidth73.6 (1870)
73.9 (1876)
C
KWidth incl. door mirrors (folded out)83.4 (2119)
LWidth incl. door mirrors (folded in)75.8 (1925)
A16" 50 wheelsB17/18" 55 wheelsCModels with the optional keyless drive
Weights
CategoryUSACanada
Gross vehicle weightXC70 FWDA non-turbo: 5130 lbs
XC70 non-turbo AWD
B: 5270 lbs
XC70 turbo AWD: 5310 lbs
XC70 FWDA non-turbo: 2330 kg
XC70 non-turbo AWD
B: 2390 kg
XC70 turbo AWD: 2410 kg
Capacity weightAll models: 900 lbsAll models: 410 kg