2013 VOLVO XC70 Owner´s Manual

04 Driver support
Blind Spot Information System*
04
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.183
Text in the dis-
playSystem status
Blind-spot info
system OFFBLIS system off
Blind spot syst.
Reduced functionThe BLIS cameras'
function has been
reduced due to
weak or impaired
data transfer
between the BLIS
system's cameras
and the vehicle's
electrical system.
The cameras will
reset themselves
when this data
transfer has
returned to normal.

184* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Volvo Sensus........................................................................................ 186
Menus and messages........................................................................... 187
The MY CAR menus.............................................................................. 189
Climate system..................................................................................... 195
Trip computer........................................................................................ 204
Active chassis system–Four C*............................................................. 206
Passenger compartment convenience................................................. 207

COMFORT AND DRIVING PLEASURE

05 Comfort and driving pleasure
Volvo Sensus
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186* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
Center console control panel
Volvo Navigation System (VNS)* – NAV:
see the separate VNS manual for operating
instructions.
Infotainment (RADIO, MEDIA, TEL): see
page 214 .
Vehicle-related settings - MY CAR: see
page 189.
Park assist camera - CAM*: see page 176.
Climate system: see page 195.
Volvo Sensus is the operating system in your
vehicle providing a coordinated interface for a
number of functions such as the individualized
settings that can be made in the MY CAR
menus, the climate and infotainment systemsas well as other options such as the park assist
camera(s), etc.
Volvo Sensus uses the screen in the center
instrument panel to display information and
selections are made using this panel’s controls
and buttons. Certain features can also be con-
trolled using the steering wheel keypad.
Press MY CAR to present all of the available
settings related to driving and/or controlling
the vehicle, such as City Safety, setting the
clock, lock settings, etc.
Press RADIO, MEDIA, TEL, NAV* and CAM*
to change a source and to activated systems
or functions such as AM, FM1, CD, DVD, Blue-
tooth, navigation* and the park assist camera
*.
See the respective sections in this manual for
more detailed information about your vehicle's
various features and functions.

05 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.187 Main instrument panel
Information display and menu controls
OK – access to the list of messages and
message confirmation.
Thumb wheel – browse among menus and
options in the list of functions.
RESET – reset the active function. Used in
certain cases to select/activate a function,
see the explanation under each respective
function.
The menus shown on the information displays
in the instrument panel are controlled with the
left lever. The menus shown depend on ignition
mode. Press OK to erase a message and return
to the menus.
Menu overviewDriving distance on current fuel reserveAverage
Instantaneous
Average speed
Current speed in mph (Canadian models
only)
Engine oil level*
Calibrate tire pressure*
Messages
When a warning, information or indicator sym-
bol comes on, a corresponding message
appears on the information display. An error
message is stored in a memory list until the
fault is rectified.Press OK to acknowledge and scroll among
the messages.
NOTE
If a warning message appears while you are
using the trip computer, the message must
be read and confirmed by pressing OK
before the previous activity can be
resumed.
MessageDescription
Stop engineAStop and switch off
the engine as soon
as possible. Serious
risk of damage.
Contact an author-
ized Volvo work-
shop.
Stop safelyAStop and switch off
the engine. Serious
risk of damage.
Contact an author-
ized Volvo work-
shop.

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Menus and messages
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MessageDescription
Service urgentAHave the vehicle
checked by an
authorized Volvo
workshop immedi-
ately.
Service requiredAHave the vehicle
checked by an
authorized Volvo
workshop as soon
as possible.
See manualARead the owner's
manual.
Book time for
maintenanceTime to book service
at an authorized
Volvo retailer.
Time for regular
maintenanceTime for regular
service at an author-
ized Volvo work-
shop. The timing is
determined by the
number of miles
driven, number of
months since the
last service, engine
running time.
MessageDescription
Maintenance over-
dueIf the service inter-
vals are not fol-
lowed, the warranty
does not cover any
damaged parts.
Contact an author-
ized Volvo workshop
for service.
Temporarily OFFAA function has been
temporarily
switched off and is
reset automatically
while driving or after
starting again.
Low battery Power
save modeThe audio system is
switched off to save
current. Charge the
battery.
AThere will also be a system-specific part of this message

05 Comfort and driving pleasure
The MY CAR menus
05

189 Introduction
The menu system provides access to
menus for operating many of the vehi-
cle's functions, such as setting the
clock, door mirrors, locks, etc.
Navigating in the menus is done using the but-
tons on the center console control panel or with
the right-side steering wheel keypad.
Some of the features mentioned in this section
are optional.
Operation
Center console controls
Center console controls for menu navigation
Press MY CAR to access the My Car
menus.
Press OK/MENU to select a highlighted
selection or to store a certain function in
the system's memory.
Turn to navigate up/down among menu
selections.
EXIT
EXIT functionsThe results of a short press on EXIT vary,
depending on where the cursor is and where
you are in the menu structure.
•Reject and incoming phone call
•The current function will be cancelled
•Characters that have been entered will be
erased
•The most recent selection will be cancelled
•Go back (upward) in the menu system
A long press will take you to the highest menu
level (the main view), giving you access to all of
the vehicles/menus. See page 215 for addi-
tional information.
Steering wheel keypad
The keypad varies according to the vehicle's
equipment
Turn the thumb wheel to go up/down
among menu selections. Press the thumb

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wheel to make a selection or store a func-
tion in the system's memory.
EXIT.
PathsThe current menu level is displayed at the
upper right of the center console display. Menu
paths are displayed as follows, for example:
Settings
Car settingsLock settings
Doors unlockDriver door, then all
The following is an example of how to set a
function in the menu system:
1.
Press the MY CAR button on the center
console control panel.
2. Navigate to a menu, for example
Settings using the thumb wheel (1) and
press it to open a submenu.
3. Navigate to the desired submenu such as
Car settings.
4.
Navigate to
Lock settings and press the
thumb wheel to open a new submenu.
5.
Navigate to
Doors unlock and press the
thumb wheel to open a submenu with alter-
natives that can be selected.6. Use the thumb wheel to move to the
desired choice and press the thumb wheel
to put an X in the box.
7. Finish by exiting the menu system either
one step at a time with short presses on
EXIT (2) or press and hold this button to
return to the main menu.
The OK/MENU (2), EXIT (4) and control (3) in
the center console can be used in the same
way.
MY CAR
When the MY CAR symbol has been selected,
the following menu alternatives are displayed.
•My XC70
•Support systems
•Settings
My XC70
MY CARMy XC70
The display shows all of the vehicle's driver
support systems, which can be activated/
deactivated here.