2013 VOLVO C70 top

04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
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105 Before operating the power retractable
hard top
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Please observe the following information
before operating the power retractable hard
top:
•There should be no objects on the power
retractable hard top's cover.
•Remove all snow, ice or loose objects from
the power retractable hard top and trunk
lid.
•The top should be dry before it is lowered.
CAUTION
If the power retractable hard top is lowered
while it is wet, water may drip into the pas-
senger compartment or trunk
•There should be at least 6.5 feet (2 meters)
of free space from the ground (distance A
in the illustration).
•There should be at least 8 inches (20 cm)
of free space behind the vehicle (distance
B in the illustration in the center column).
•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.
•The ambient temperature should be above
14°F (-10°C).
•The trunk divider (see page 106) must be
closed.
•The trunk must be closed.
•The vehicle must be at a standstill and the
brake pedal must be pressed.
Volvo also recommends the following:
•The vehicle should be parked outdoors, on
level ground.
•Raising or lowering the power retractable
hard top should preferably be done in one,
continuous operation.
•If the vehicle is parked outdoors, the
engine should be idling to help avoid bat-
tery drain.
CAUTION
If the instructions on these pages are not
followed, damage to the power retractable
hard top's mechanism may occur.
WARNING
•The power retractable hard top must
not be obstructed in any way when it is
being operated. Always have an unob-
structed view of the power retractable
hard top when it is in motion. See also
the decal on the trunk divider.
•Anyone near the vehicle should be well
clear of the power retractable hard top's
moving parts before it is operated.
•Children must never be allowed to play
with the power retractable hard top
control button.
•Do not leave the power retractable hard
top motionless longer than necessary
while it is being operated.
•Do not leave the key in the ignition if
there are children in the vehicle.

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Power retractable hard top
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Trunk divider
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The purpose of the trunk divider is to indicate
the amount of cargo that can be stowed in the
trunk without affecting movement of the power
retractable hard top.
1. Grasp the handle and lift.
2. Pull the trunk divider rearward.
3. Be sure to close the trunk divider com-
pletely so that it locks in place on both the
right and left sides.
NOTE
If the trunk divider is not completely closed,
it will not be possible to operate the power
retractable hard top.
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Trunk divider decal
Power retractable hard top cover
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When lowered, the power retractable hard top
is concealed by a cover, see the illustration.
CAUTION
Do not sit or place heavy objects on the
power retractable hard top cover.

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Power retractable hard top
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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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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.

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Power retractable hard top
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109 Wind blocker (retailer installed
accessory)
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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.

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Storage compartments
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Storage compartment in rear side panels
Storage compartments in the doors
Storage pocket on front side of front seat
cushion
Glove compartment
Storage space behind center console
Cup holders
Storage compartment for e.g., CDs
Cup holders for rear seat passengers
Storage compartment in rear seat cushion
Storage compartment on rear side of front
seat backrests
WARNING
•Anchor any heavy objects to prevent
them from moving during sudden stops.
•Packages on the rear parcel shelf can
obscure vision and may become dan-
gerous projectiles in the event of a sud-
den stop or an accident.
Glove compartment
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The owners manual and maps can be stored
here. There are also holders for coins, pens and
fuel cards. The glove compartment can only be
locked and unlocked using the detachable key
blade from the central locking system's remote
key. See page 124 for information on removing
the key blade from the remote key, and page
134 for information about locking the glove
compartment.
Compartment in door panel
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Open the compartment by lifting the front lower
section of the lid.

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Storage compartments
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Rear seat storage compartments
Rear seat center and side storage compartment
To open a side storage compartment (on both
sides of the rear seat), press on the top cen-
ter of the panel. Both the forward and rearward
catches should release and the panel should
spring open. If one side does not open, press
again directly over that catch.
CAUTION
Never pull the panel; the catches may be
damaged.
•Press to close and latch the panel.
WARNING
The center of the rear seat is not a seating
position. This area is not equipped with a
seat belt or ISOFIX/LATCH anchors. No one
should attempt to sit in this position and
child seats should never be placed in the
center of the rear seat.
Storage under the front, center armrest
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There are two storage compartments under the
front, center armrest.
•Press the smaller button on the front edge
of the armrest and lift the armrest cover to
access a shallow storage compartment.
•Press the larger button and lift the entire
armrest to access a deeper compartment.
CD storage
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The deep storage compartment has room for
10 CD jewel cases. These cases must be
inserted with their spines upward in order to
allow space for 10 cases in the storage com-
partment

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Trunk
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Loading the trunk
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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.