04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
04
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.
04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
04
106
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.
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-
04 Interior
Trunk
04
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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.
05 Locks and alarm
Valet locking
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127
Activating the valet locking function
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Begin by removing the key blade from the
remote key (see page 124).
NOTE
The first stages of opening the power
retractable hard top offer temporary access
to the contents of the trunk. Therefore,
before activating valet locking, the power
retractable hard top must be up and the
trunk divider (see page 106) must be open.
This makes it impossible to operate the
power retractable hard top.
Insert the key in the glove compartment
lock.
Turn the key blade 180° clockwise to lock
the glove compartment and to disconnect
points C and D from the central locking
system (a message appears in the infor-
mation display).
Remove the key blade from the glove com-
partment lock.
Give the parking attendant or service person-
nel only the remote key (with the key blade
removed).
Deactivating the valet locking functionTurn the key blade 180° counterclockwise in
the glove compartment lock to deactivate valet
locking (the trunk can then be unlocked using
the remote key).
For information on locking/unlocking the glove
compartment normally, see page 132
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290
M
Maintenance............................................ 214
hoisting the vehicle............................. 215
performed by the owner.....................215
Malfunction indicator light......................... 58
Mirrors....................................................... 78
Model plate.............................................. 271
Motor oil................................................... 219
checking............................................. 219
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor............................ 29
Octane recommendations.......................143
Oil............................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
Oil quality................................................. 277
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 284
Opening the hood.................................... 217
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 133
Owner maintenance................................. 215
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 66
Park assist............................................... 172
Parking brake........................................... 157
Parking lights............................................. 66
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 29
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 215
Permissible axle weight........................... 185
Personal settings....................................... 81
Power door mirrors.................................... 79
Power front seat...................................... 101
memory function................................. 102
Power retractable hard top
introduction......................................... 105
messages........................................... 107
operating............................................. 107
trunk divider........................................ 106
wind blocker....................................... 109
Power steering fluid................................. 222
Power windows......................................... 77
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 22
Private locking......................................... 126
R
Radio
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 255
Radio functions........................................ 251
HD digital radio................................... 253
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 75
Rear fog light............................................. 66
Rear park assist....................................... 172
Rearview mirror.......................................... 78
auto-dim function................................. 78
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 78
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 40
Recirculation (climate system)................... 92
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 88, 275
Refueling.................................................. 145
fuel tank volume.................................275
Registering child restraints........................ 40
Remote key.............................................. 122
battery replacement............................ 124
functions............................................. 123
key blade............................................ 124
Replacing fuses....................................... 234
12 Index
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292
tire pressure monitoring system......... 201
tire sealing system.............................. 189
tread wear indicator............................ 177
uniform tire quality grading................. 187
winter driving...................................... 188
Tire sealing system.................................. 189
Towing a trailer........................................ 164
trailer hitch.......................................... 166
Towing the vehicle................................... 160
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 166
Trailer towing........................................... 164
Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 152
shiftlock override................................ 153
Tread wear indicator................................ 177
Treble....................................................... 248
Trip computer............................................ 70
Trips, long distance................................. 142
Trunk
loading................................................116
opening from the inside...................... 133
opening mechanically......................... 133
Trunk divider (Power retractable hard top) 106
Turn signals............................................... 68
indicator lights...................................... 54U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................187
V
Valet locking............................................ 126
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 272
Vehicle loading........................................ 185
Vehicle maintenance................................ 214
performed by the owner.....................215
Vehicle towing.........................................160
Vehicle weights........................................ 273
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 271
Volvo and the environment........................ 13
Volvo maintenance.................................. 214
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 284
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 76
Warning symbol......................................... 56
Warranties................................................ 214Washer fluid..................................... 221, 275
Washer fluid reservoir......................218, 221
Water, driving through............................. 140
Weights.................................................... 273
Wheel nuts............................................... 198
Wheels.....................................................176
changing............................................. 199
storing................................................. 178
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 35
Wind blocker (power retractable hard top)
(Power retractable hard top).................... 109
Windows
power.................................................... 77
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............218
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 223
Windshield wipers...................................... 74
rain sensor............................................ 75
Winter tires............................................... 188
Wiper blades
replacing............................................. 223