04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
04
107 Operating the power retractable hard
top
Power retractable hard top button
1.
Turn the ignition key to position II or start
the engine if the vehicle is parked out-
doors.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3.
Opening the hard top: Press and hold
down the button. Release the button when
an audible signal sounds and the message
TOP FULLY DOWN is displayed.
Closing the hard top: Pull up and hold the
button to raise the hard top. Release the
button when an audible signal sounds andthe message
TOP FULLY UP is dis-
played.
NOTE
Due to the low roofline of the Volvo C70, it
is necessary to have the front seat head
restraints in the lowest position (see
page 103) before operating the power
retractable hard top.
CAUTION
•Please heed any messages that may
appear in the information display while
the top is in operation.
•Any windows that are closed will be
opened approximately 4 inches (10 cm)
while the power retractable hard top is
in operation. The windows will be auto-
matically re-closed when the top is
completely raised or lowered.
WARNING
•See the section “Before operating the
power retractable hard top” on page
105 before operating the power retract-
able hard top.
Never pull the release wire for the power
retractable hard top’s hydraulic system that
is located under the rear seat cushion. This
wire is only intended for use by qualified
service personnel. Pulling this wire could
lead to:
•A high risk of being injured by the power
retractable hard top mechanism.
•Unexpected movement of the hard top,
or the hard top or the trunk could inad-
vertently open.
•The retractable hard top can be dam-
aged.
Power retractable hard top-related text
messages
•PRESS BRAKE TO OPERATE TOPPress the brake pedal to operate the
retractable hard top.
•CLOSE TRUNK TO OPERATE TOP The
trunk is open and must be closed before
operating the power retractable hard top.
•TRUNK DIVIDER IS NOT CLOSED The
trunk divider (see page 106 for more infor-
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Power retractable hard top
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108
mation) must be closed before operating
the power retractable hard top.
•TOP INOPERATIVE LOW BATTERY The
battery's charge is too low to operate the
power retractable hard top. In this case,
the top can only be raised. Start the engine,
or if necessary, have the battery charged
before operating the top.
•TOP IS UNLOCKED The power retracta-
ble hard top is not fully up or down. Press/
pull and hold the button again to complete
the operation.
•TOO HOT OR COLD TO OPERATE
TOP The power retractable hard top
mechanism has overheated, or the ambi-
ent temperature is below 14° F (-10° C). If
the mechanism has overheated, wait for
approximately 5 minutes (the message in
the information display will disappear) and
try to lower or raise the top again.
If a fault in the power retractable hard top
mechanism occurs, the following messages
will be displayed:
•TOP MALFUNCTION SERVICE
REQUIRED The power retractable hard
top cannot be operated. Contact an
authorized Volvo retailer or service techni-
cian. see page 105 for more information.
•TOP MALFUNCTION SEE MANUAL The
power retractable hard top must be oper-ated according to the following instruc-
tions.
Emergency operation
If the message TOP MALFUNCTION SEE
MANUAL is displayed, the power retractable
hard top cannot be operated in the normal way.
NOTE
If a fault has occurred and the power retract-
able hard top has been raised, it cannot be
lowered again until the fault has been cor-
rected.
CAUTION
Carefully read the information under “Before
operating the power retractable hard top”
(see page 105) before operating the power
retractable hard top. Damage may be
unavoidable if the power retractable hard
top must be operated under such condi-
tions.
1. Press or pull the hard top control button
(see page 107) until TOP MALFUNCTION
SERVICE REQUIRED is displayed.
2. Release the button.
3. Pull the button again and hold it. After
approximately 5 seconds, the powerretractable hard top will begin to move.
Hold the button up until the top is fully
raised.
NOTE
Movement of the top may stop briefly. How-
ever, the button should be pulled up
throughout the entire operation. An audible
signal will sound during the entire operation.
WARNING
Never pull the release wire for the power
retractable hard top’s hydraulic system that
is located under the rear seat cushion. This
wire is only intended for use by qualified
service personnel. Pulling this wire could
lead to:
•High risk of being injured by the power
retractable hard top’s opening/closing
mechanism.
•Unexpected movement of the hard top/
the hard top or the trunk could inadver-
tently open.
•The retractable hard top can be dam-
aged.
04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
04
109 Wind blocker (retailer installed
accessory)
G020804
Wind blocker
The wind blocker is intended for use while driv-
ing with the power retractable hard top down
to help reduce swirling breezes in the passen-
ger compartment.
Installing the wind blocker
1. Unfold the wind blocker to its full width.
2. Unfold the supports on both rear sides.
3. Slide the wind blocker’s rear supports
under the rear head restraints so that they
rest on the upper edge of the backrest.4. Press the side lock tabs into the holes in
the side panels until they click into place.
5. Raise the wind blocker.
The zipper in the wind blocker can be opened
to place or access objects in the rear seat.
CAUTION
Slide in the supports carefully to avoid dam-
aging the upholstery.
WARNING
•Make sure the wind blocker is securely
attached. An improperly secured wind
blocker may cause injury to occupants
of the vehicle or to other motorists.
•No one should be allowed to sit in the
rear seat when the wind blocker is in
place.
When not in use, the wind blocker should be
stored in its bag, in the trunk, against the rear
seat backrest.
04 Interior
Trunk
04
116
Loading the trunk
G020848
Button for changing level of folded power retract-
able hard top
Loading the trunk with the power
retractable hard top down
When the power retractable hard top is down,
it is folded in the trunk. Using the button shown
in the illustration above, the folded power
retractable hard top can be moved up or down
slightly to facilitate loading or unloading small
objects.
NOTE
This movement is part of the normal power
retractable hard top operation, which
means that messages pertaining to the
power retractable hard top’s operation (see
page 107) also apply to the this function.
WARNING
Anyone near the vehicle should be well clear
of the power retractable hard top's moving
parts before it is operated.
CAUTION
•Any objects that impede the movement
of the power retractable hard top may
damage the top or its mechanism.
•When the power retractable hard top
has been raised for loading the trunk, or
if its movement has been interrupted by
pressing the button twice, the trunk
should not be closed. Doing so can
damage the system or cause paint
damage.
To raise the level of the folded power
retractable hard top:
1. Open the trunk.2. Press the button on the right side of the
trunk opening.
NOTE
There may be a delay of several seconds
before the folded power retractable hard
top begins to move.
Movement of the top can be stopped by
pressing the button again.
3. The folded power retractable hard top will
raise slightly. If an audible signal sounds
during this operation, check the informa-
tion display in the center instrument panel
for messages.
4. Lift the trunk divider (see page 106) to pro-
vide an opening into the trunk.
5. When the objects to be loaded have been
placed in the trunk, press down the trunk
divider.
6. Press the button to move the power
retractable hard top downward. Movement
of the top can be stopped by pressing the
button again.
7. Close the trunk.
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Trunk
04
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.117
NOTE
The trunk cannot be closed while the folded
power retractable hard top is in the upper
position.
Raising and lowering the folded top in
the event of a fault
If the message TOP MALFUNCTION
SERVICE REQUIRED is displayed, the folded
power retractable hard top can only be lowered
in the trunk.
CAUTION
Damage may be unavoidable if the power
retractable hard top must be operated when
this message is displayed.
Press the button again and hold it down. After
approximately 2 seconds, the power retracta-
ble hard top will begin to move. Keep the but-
ton depressed until the folded top is lowered.
An audible signal will sound during this entire
operation.
Load anchoring eyelets
G020850
The eyelets in the trunk can be used to fasten
accessory load and lashing straps, load nets,
and other load anchors.
12-volt socket in trunk*
Fold down the lid to use the socket.
•Using the 12-volt socket while the engine
is not running drains the vehicle's battery.
•If the ignition is switched off and a device
drawing more that 0.1A is connected to a
socket, a battery alert will be shown in the
driver information display.
•The cover should be kept on when the aux-
iliary socket is not in use.
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Trunk
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Carrying long loads (ski hatch)
G021037
Ski hatch
The center section of the rear seat backrest
can be opened to create space for carrying
long, light objects (max. length 6.5 ft/2 meters,
max. weight 55 lbs/25 kg). To do so, the center
section (cushion) of the rear seat backrest must
be removed, the tire repair kit (if the vehicle is
so equipped) must be removed and stowed in
the trunk, and the plastic hatch in the trunk
must be opened.
Removing the center backrest cushionPull the strap at the upper edge of the cushion,
pull it forward, and lift it out.
Opening the plastic hatchFrom the trunk, press the catches in the two
holes in the hatch toward each other to release
the hatch, and fold it down.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional
ski bag, the bag’s zipper must be opened
from the passenger’s compartment in order
to insert objects through the ski hatch.
Replacing the backrest cushionBegin by guiding the lower section of the cush-
ion into place. Then press the upper section of
the cushion into place.
NOTE
This cushion is locked in place when the
vehicle is locked with the remote control.
Securing long objectsLong objects should be secured with one of the
rear seat belts.
Wrap the belt once around the object and lock
the belt in the retractor as usual. If the vehicle
is equipped with the optional ski bag, pass the
seat belt through the bag’s handle before fas-
tening the seat belt.
05 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade
05
123 Remote key functions
G019402
Lock – Press the Lock button on the
remote once to lock all doors and the trunk.
The turn signals will flash once to confirm
locking.
NOTE
The car can also be locked if a door is open
(does not apply to vehicles with the optional
keyless drive).
Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
remote once to unlock the driver's door.
After a short pause, press the Unlock but-
ton a second time within 10 seconds to
unlock the other doors and the trunk. A
long press (at least several seconds) opens
all side windows.
NOTE
•The turn signals flash to confirm that the
vehicle has been correctly locked/
unlocked with the remote key or the
optional keyless drive. When locking the
vehicle, the turn signals will flash a con-
firmation only if all the doors are
securely closed and locked. Flashing
confirmation for locking and unlocking
may be customized in the vehicle's Per-
sonal settings menu, see page 81 for
more information.
•The two-step unlocking function can be
changed so that one press of the
Unlock button unlocks both doors and
the trunk. See Personal settings page
81 for more information.
•Automatic relocking: If the doors are
unlocked, the locks will automatically reen-
gage (re-lock) and the alarm will rearm after2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has
been opened.
•Automatic locking: When the car starts to
move, the doors and trunk can be locked
automatically. This feature can be turned
on or off, see Personal settings on page
81 for more information.
•Airbag deployment will automatically
attempt to unlock the doors.
Approach lighting – As you approach the
car: Press the button on the remote key to
illuminate the area around the car in dark
conditions. Pressing the button once lights
up the interior lighting, parking lights, and
license plate lighting. These lights will
switch off automatically after 30, 60 or
90 seconds. See the Personal settings
page 81 for information about adjusting the
time setting.
Unlock trunk – Press the button once to
disarm the alarm system and unlock only
the trunk. After closing, the trunk will not
automatically relock. Press Lock to relock
it and rearm the alarm.
NOTE
This function will unlock, but not pop open,
the trunk.
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Remote key and key blade
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124
Panic alarm – This button can be used to
attract attention during emergency situa-
tions. To activate the panic alarm, press
and hold the red button for at least 3 sec-
onds or press it twice within 3 seconds.
The turn signals and horn will be activated.
The panic alarm will stop automatically
after 30 seconds. To deactivate, wait
approximately 5 seconds and press the red
button again.
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the car.
Weak battery in the remote key
G019406
When the battery begins to lose its charge, the
Information symbol in the instrument panel
(see page 56) lights up and
KEY BATTERY
LOW VOLTAGE is shown in the information
display.
Replacing the battery in the remote key
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably
reduced, this indicates that the battery (type
CR 2450, 3V) is weak and should be replaced.
To replace the battery:
1. Place the remote key with the keypad
downward. Pry open the cover with a small
slotted screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover.
CAUTION
When replacing the battery, avoid touching
the electrical circuitry in the other half of the
remote key.
3. Note how the + and – sides of the battery
are positioned on the inside of the cover
(see the underside of the cover).
4. Pry out and replace the battery. Avoid
touching the battery and its contact surfa-
ces with your fingers.
5. Press the cover back into place.The old battery should be disposed of properly
at a recycling center or by a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician.
Key blade
G019403
Removing the key blade
The key blade can be removed from the remote
key. When removed, it can be used as follows:
•To lock/unlock the driver’s door
•To lock/unlock the glove compartment,
see page 134.
•To open the trunk mechanically, see
page 133.
•For valet locking (see page 126)