2015 VOLVO XC70 remote control

03 Your driving environment
Starting the engine
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124* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Engine Remote Start (ERS)*
IntroductionERS is a feature that makes it possible to remotely start the engine to cool or heat thepassenger compartment before driving. The climate control system will start using the same settings as when the engine wasswitched off. When the engine is started using ERS, it will run for a maximum of 15 minutes beforeautomatically switching off again. After 2 ERSstarts, the engine must be started in the nor-mal way before ERS can be used again.
NOTE
• Always adhere to applicable State, Province and/or Local laws regardingengine idling when using ERS.
• The service life of the remote key'sbattery is affected by ERS use. If thisfeature is used frequently, the batteryshould be replaced once a year, seepage 60).
WARNING
Keep the following in mind before using ERS
• The vehicle should be in view.
• The vehicle should be unoccupied.
• The vehicle must not be parked indoors or in an enclosed area.Exhaust fumes are harmful to thehealth.
Using ERS
Remote key buttons used for remote engine start
Lock
Unlock
Information 4
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Approach lighting
Starting the engineThe maximum range for ERS is approximately 100 ft (30 meters) if the view of the vehicle isunobstructed. The vehicle must also be
locked. To start the engine:
1. Press the lock button (1 ) briefly.
2. Immediately press the approach lighting button (4) for approximately 2 seconds.
If the requirements for ERS have been met, the following will occur:
1. The turn signals will flash several times.
2. The engine will start.
3. The turn signals will illuminate for 3 seconds to indicate that the engine has started.
After the engine has started, the vehicle remains locked but the alarm is disarmed.
4 PCC keys only, see page 62

03 Your driving environment
Starting the engine
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Models with a Personal Car
Communicator (PCC) remote key* (seepage 62)
The indicator light for approach lighting will flash several times andthen glow continuously if all of therequirements for ERS have been
met. However, this does not indicate thatERS has started the engine. To check if ERS has started the engine, press the information button (3). If the engine hasstarted, the indicator light for buttons(1) och (4) will illuminate.
Active functionsWhen the engine is started with ERS, the fol- lowing functions are activated: • The climate control system
• The infotainment system.
Deactivated functionsWhen the engine is started with ERS, the fol- lowing functions are deactivated: •Headlights
• Parking lights
• License plate lights
• Windshield wipers
Switching off an engine started with ERS
Any of the following will switch off the engine if it has been started with ERS:
• Pressing the lock button (1) or the unlock button (2) on the remote key
• Unlocking the vehicle
• Opening a door
• Depressing the accelerator or brake pedal
• Moving the gear selector from the
P posi-
tion
• If there are less than approx. 2.5 gallons(10 liters) of fuel in the tank
• More than 15 minutes have elapsed.
If the engine has been started with ERS and switches off, the turn signals will illuminate for3 seconds.
Message in the instrument panel
display
If ERS is interrupted, a text message will bedisplayed in the instrument panel.
Switching off the engine
With the engine running, press the START/
STOP ENGINE button.
If the gear selector is not in the P position or
if the vehicle is moving, press the START/
STOP ENGINE button twice or press and
hold it in until the engine switches off.
Jump starting
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Connecting the jumper cables

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 slotand press the START/STOP ENGINE
button (or press the START/STOP
ENGINE button with a valid remote key in
the passenger compartment 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 engineis running and the driver is wearing aseat belt.
• The electric parking brake will bereleased immediately when the acceler-ator pedal is pressed and the gearselector 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 parking brake will release when the vehi-cle begins to move.
Heavy load uphillA heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the vehicle to roll backward when the parkingbrake is released automatically on a steepincline. 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 accelerator pedal to pull away, release the parking brake leveronly after the vehicle begins to move.
Symbol and messages in the instrument panel
See page 207 for information about display- ing or erasing messages.
SymbolMessageDescription/action
"Message"Read the message in the information 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 information display.

06 Infotainment
Introduction
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240* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General information
The infotainment system consists of radio and media player features and also makes itpossible to communicate via a cell phone.The information is displayed on a 7" screen inthe center console. Infotainment functionscan be controlled from the center console orvia the buttons on the steering wheel keypad.On models equipped with the navigation sys-tem*, voice commands can also be used toe.g., set destinations, make calls from a Bluetooth ®
-connected cell phone, etc.
If the infotainment system was on when the ignition was switched off, the most recently used source (
FM1, etc.) will restart the next
time the ignition is put in mode I or higher.
The driver's door must also be closed on vehicles with keyless drive*. The infotainment system can be operated for 15 minutes at a time while the engine isswitched off by pressing the On/Off button. While the engine is being started, the infotain- ment system will be temporarily interruptedand will resume when the engine has started.
NOTE
To help avoid excessive battery drain, remove the remote key from the ignitionslot if the infotainment system is usedwhile the engine is switched off.
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic
The system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation. Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and the
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Audyssey MultEQ 1
The Audyssey MultEQ system has been used to optimize sound quality to help ensure aworld-class listening experience.
1
Applies only to models with Premium Sound Multimedia.

06 Infotainment
Bluetooth® media
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Introduction
The vehicle's media player is equipped with Bluetooth ®
and can play streaming audio files
from a Bluetooth ®
device such as a cell
phone or mp3 player. Navigation and control of the device can be done through the vehi-cle's center console control panel or thesteering wheel keypad. On certain externaldevices, it is also possible to change tracksfrom the device.
NOTE
Any Bluetooth cell phones used must sup- port Audio/Video Remote Control Profile(AVRCP) and Advanced Audio DistributionProfile (A2DP). The phone must useAVRCP version 1.3 and A2DP 1.2. If olderversions of these standards are used, cer-tain features (e.g., scan or random) maynot function. Not all cell phones are fully compatible with the vehicle's Bluetooth system. A listof compatible phones is available at youVolvo retailer or at www.volvocars.us.
Menu navigation
Choices can be made in the Bluetoothmenus from the center console control panel or the steering wheel keypad. For additionalinformation about navigating the variousmenus, see page 241. The vehicle's media player can only play audio files through the Bluetooth
®
function.
Overview
Center console control panel
VOL : Volume control
MEDIA button, the most recently used
active source will start when MEDIA is
pressed. Pressing this key from Media mode's main view will display a shortcutmenu.
TUNE : Turn to navigate among menu
alternatives and folders shown in the dis- play.
OK/MENU : Press to confirm your selec-
tion or access the menus.
EXIT : Press to go back in the menu
structure or cancel a function.
Left/right arrow keys: Short press:
change tracks. Long press: fast forward/
reverse within a track. The arrow keys on the steering wheel keypad can be used inthe same way.
Pairing and connecting an external device
Before an external device can be connected, it must be paired to the infotainment system.The procedure for connecting an externaldevice varies, depending whether or not thedevice has previously been paired to the info-tainment system. A maximum of 10 externaldevices can be paired and each device onlyneeds to be paired once. To pair a device,see page 270.
Automatic connection
When the Bluetooth ®
function is active and
the most recently used device is within range, it is automatically connected. When the info-tainment system searches for the mostrecently used device, its name is shown in thedisplay. To connect another paired device,press EXIT. See the following section for
information about switching to anotherdevice.

06 Infotainment
Bluetooth® hands-free connection
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Introduction
This feature makes it possible to set up a wireless connection between a Bluetooth ®
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enabled cell phone or other device and the vehicle’s infotainment system. This enablesthe infotainment system to function as ahands-free connection and allows you toremote-control a number of the phone’s func-tions. The microphone used by this system islocated near the driver's side sun visor (2).The buttons and other controls on the cellphone can always be used regardless ofwhether or not the phone is connected to thehands-free system.
NOTE
Not all cell phones are fully compatible with the hands-free system. A list of com-patible phones is available at your Volvoretailer or at www.volvocars.us
WARNING
Never use the hands-free feature or any other device in your vehicle in a way thatdistracts you from the task of drivingsafely. Distraction can lead to a seriousaccident.
Compliance
FCC/IC common sentenceThis device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules and IndustryCanada license-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following two con-ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-ence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of this device. USA: FCC ID A269ZUA134USA: FCC ID A269ZUA135FCC WARNINGChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user’s authority to oper-ate the equipment.
IC RSS-GenThis equipment complies with FCC/IC radia- tion exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol-led environment and meets the FCC radio fre-quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supple-ment C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the ICradio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Thisequipment has very low levels of RF energythat it deemed to comply without maximumpermissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But itis desirable that it should be installed andoperated keeping the radiator at least 8 in. (20 cm) or more away from person’s body(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet andankles). Canada: IC 700BIAM2103Canada: IC 700BIAM2104
Menu navigationTEL
menu selections can be made from the
center console or the steering wheel keypad. For additional information about navigatingthe various menus, see page 241.
System overview
Cell phone
Location of the microphone
Steering wheel keypad
Center console control panel and display

09 Maintenance and specifications
Battery09
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WARNING
Connect and disconnect the positive and negative cables in the correct sequence.
RemovalSwitch off the ignition, remove the remote key from the ignition slot and wait at least5 minutes before disconnecting the battery sothat all information in the vehicle's electricalsystem can be stored in the control modules.
Open the clips on the front cover and remove the cover.
Release the rubber molding so that the rear cover is free.
Remove the rear cover by pulling it away.
Detach the black negative cable.
Detach the red positive cable
Detach the ventilation hose from the
battery
Loosen the screw holding the battery
clamp.
Move the battery to the side and lift it up.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead com-pounds, chemicals known to the state ofCalifornia to cause cancer and reproduc-tive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Installation1. Lower the battery into the battery box.
2. Move the battery inward and to the side until it reaches the rear edge of the box.
3. Tighten the clamp that secures the bat- tery.
4. Connect the ventilation hose. > Be sure that it is correctly connectedto the battery and the vent in the vehi- cle's body.
5. Connect the red positive cable.

11 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 235
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 142
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system............................. 232
Active high beams................................... 100Active yaw control................................... 152
Adaptive brake lights............................... 141
Adaptive cruise control.................... 158, 160 queue assist........................................ 163
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 220
Air distribution.......................................... 216
Air distribution table................................. 224
Air vents................................................... 217 All Wheel Drive......................................... 130
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 85
Anti-freeze....................................... 286, 348Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 83
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 142
Approach lighting.............................. 61, 106Audio system AUX/USB sockets............................... 264 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 267
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 269
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 267
getting started.................................... 241
HD digital radio................................... 252
introduction......................................... 240
media player....................................... 259
overview.............................................. 240
radio functions.................................... 250SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 254
sound settings.................................... 245
steering wheel keypad........................ 241
voice control....................................... 278
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 113
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38 Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 134
Geartronic........................................... 128
general description..................... 127, 128
oil........................................................ 389
shiftlock override................................ 130
Axle weight.............................................. 320
B
Battery maintenance....................................... 360
remote key, replacing........................... 65
replacing..................................... 360, 361
specifications...................................... 390
warning symbols................................. 359
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 200
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 269
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 51
Booster cushions....................................... 47
Brake lights.............................................. 141Brake system ABS..................................................... 142
Brake pad inspection.......................... 141
checking fluid level............................. 348