2016 VOLVO XC70 Owner´s Manual

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WARNING
Keep in mind that the image on the screen only shows the area behind the vehicle.The driver must always watch for people,animals, other vehicles, etc., near the sidesof the vehicle when turning while backingup.
Marker lines
The PAC system's lines
An area approx. 1 ft (30 cm) behind the vehicle
The line marking the unobstructed area behind the vehicle
The red line (1) frames an area approx. 1 ft(30 cm) behind the vehicle from the bumper. The yellow horizontal line (2) frames an area up to approx. 5 feet (1.5 m) behind thebumper. These lines also indicate the outermost limitsthat any object (door mirrors, corners of thebody, etc.) extends out from the vehicle, evenwhen it turns.
Vehicles equipped with Park Assist
Colored markers (one for each sensor) indicate distance If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Park Assist system (see Park assist – intro-duction (p. 232)), the distance to an objectwill be indicated more exactly and coloredmarkers in the display indicate which of thesensor(s) has detected the object.
ColorDistance to object
Green2.5–5 ft (0.8–1.5 m)
Yellow1.3–2.5 ft (0.4–0.8 m)
Red0–1.3 ft (0–0.4 m)
Related information
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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera- tion (p. 237)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limita-tions (p. 240)

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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limitations
LimitationsEven if a fairly small section of the screen image appears to be obstructed, this maymean that a relatively large area behind thevehicle is hidden and objects there may notbe detected until they are very near the vehi-cle.
NOTE
Bicycle carriers or other accessories mounted on the tailgate may obstruct thecamera's field of view.
Keep in mind
• Keep the camera's lens free of dirt, ice and snow. Remove ice and snow care-fully to avoid scratching the lens.
• Clean the lens regularly with warm waterand a suitable car washing detergent.
Related information
•Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro-duction (p. 236)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera-tion (p. 237)
• Park assist – introduction (p. 232)
BLIS* – introduction
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an information system that indicates the pres-ence of another vehicle moving in the samedirection as your vehicle in the side-view mir-ror's "blind area."
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BLIS camera
Indicator light
BLIS symbol
CAUTION
The BLIS system should only be repaired by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
WARNING
• BLIS is an information system, NOT a warning or safety system.
• BLIS does not eliminate the need foryou to visually confirm the conditionsaround you, and the need for you toturn your head and shoulders to makesure that you can safely change lanes.
• As the driver, you have full responsibil-ity for changing lanes in a safe man-ner.
The system is based on digital camera tech- nology. The cameras are located beneath theside-view mirrors. When one (or both) of the cameras have detected a vehicle in the blind area (up toapproximately 10 ft. (3 meters) from the sideof your vehicle, and up to approximately 31 ft.(9.5 meters) behind the side-view mirror), seethe illustration, the indicator light in the doorpanel illuminates. The light will glow continu-ously to alert the driver of the vehicle in theblind area.
NOTE
The door panel indicator light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the sys-tem has detected another vehicle. If yourvehicle is passed on both sides at thesame time, both lights will illuminate.

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BLIS has an integrated function that alerts the driver if a fault should occur with the system.For example, if one or both of the system'scameras are obscured, a message (see thetable inBLIS* – messages (p. 243)) willappear in the information display in the instru-ment panel. If this occurs, clean the cameralenses. If necessary, the system can be tem-porarily switched off (for instructions, seeBLIS* – messages (p. 243)).
Areas monitored by BLIS Distance A = approx. 31 ft. (9.5 meters), Distance B = approx. 10 ft.(3 meters)
Related information
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BLIS* – function (p. 241)
• BLIS* – operation (p. 242)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 242)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 243)
BLIS* – function
When does BLIS functionThe system functions when your vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
When you pass another vehicle:The system reacts when you pass another vehicle at a speed of up to 6 mph (10 km/h)faster than that vehicle.
When you are passed by another
vehicle:
The system reacts if your vehicle is passed by another vehicle at a speed of up to 43 mph(70 km/h) faster than your vehicle.
WARNING
• BLIS does not function in sharp curves.
• BLIS does not function when yourvehicle is backing up.
• If you are towing a wide trailer, thismay prevent the BLIS cameras fromdetecting other vehicles in adjacentlanes.
How BLIS functions in daylight and darkness
DaylightBLIS reacts to the
shape of surrounding vehi-
cles. The system is designed to help detect motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, etc.
DarknessBLIS reacts to the
headlights of surrounding
vehicles. In order to be detected by BLIS, a vehicle in the blind area must have its head-lights on. This means, for example, that thesystem will not detect a trailer without head-lights that is being towed behind a car ortruck.
WARNING
• BLIS does not react to cyclists or mopeds.
• BLIS does not react to vehicles thatare standing still.
• The BLIS cameras have the same limi-tation as the human eye. In otherwords, their "vision is impaired" byadverse weather conditions such asheavy snowfall, intense light directlyinto the camera, dense fog, etc.
Related information
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BLIS* – introduction (p. 240)
• BLIS* – operation (p. 242)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 242)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 243)

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BLIS* – operation
Switching BLIS on and off
BLIS is automatically activated when the igni- tion is switched on. The indicator lights willprovide confirmation by flashing 3 times.
• The system can be switched off by press- ing the
BLIS button in the center console
(see the illustration). The indicator light inthe button goes out when the system isswitched off, and a text message is dis-played.
• BLIS can be switched on again by press-ing the button. The indicator light in thebutton will illuminate and a new text mes-sage will be displayed. Press the
OK but-
ton (see Information display – menu con-trols (p. 112)) to erase the message.
Depending on the vehicle's optional equip- ment, there may not be space for the BLIS
button in the center console. In this case, BLIS can be switched on and off in the menusystem by pressing
MY CAR and going to
SettingsCar settingsBLIS. See My
Car – introduction (p. 76) for a description of the menu system.
Related information
• BLIS* – introduction (p. 240)
• BLIS* – function (p. 241)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 242)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 243)
BLIS* – limitations
In certain situations, the BLIS indicator light(s) may illuminate even when there are no othervehicles in the area monitored by the system.
NOTE
If the BLIS indicator lights illuminate occa- sionally even when there are no other vehi-cles in the blind area, this does not indi-cate a fault in the system. In the event of a fault,
Blind spot syst.
Service required will be displayed.
The following are several examples of situa- tions in which the BLIS indicator light(s) mayilluminate even when there are no other vehi-cles in the area monitored by the system.
Light reflected from a wet road surface

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The vehicle's own shadow against a large, light, smooth surface such as barriers between laneson a highway
Sunlight directly in the camera when the sun is low on the horizon
Cleaning the BLIS camera lensesIn order to function optimally, the BLIS cam- era lenses must be kept clean. They can bewiped clean with a soft cloth or wet sponge.
CAUTION
• Clean the lenses carefully to avoid scratching.
• The lenses are electrically heated tohelp melt ice or snow. If necessary,gently brush away snow from the len-ses.
CAUTION
The BLIS system should only be repaired by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
Related information
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BLIS* – introduction (p. 240)
• BLIS* – function (p. 241)
• BLIS* – operation (p. 242)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 243)
BLIS* – messages
BLIS system messagesA text message can be erased by pressing briefly on the
OK button on the turn signal
lever.
Text in the displaySystem status
Blind spot syst. ServicerequiredBLIS not functioning properly. Contact anauthorized Volvo servicetechnician.
Blind spot syst. CamerablockedBLIS camera obscured. Clean the lenses.
Blind-spot info systemONBLIS system on

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Text in the displaySystem status
Blind-spot info systemOFFBLIS system off
Blind spot syst. ReducedfunctionThe BLIS cameras' func- tion has been reduceddue to weak or impaireddata transfer betweenthe BLIS system's cam-eras and the vehicle'selectrical system. Thecameras will reset them-selves when this datatransfer has returned tonormal.
Related information
• BLIS* – introduction (p. 240)
• BLIS* – function (p. 241)
• BLIS* – operation (p. 242)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 242)

S T A R T I N G A N D D R I V I N G

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Starting the engine
The engine can be started/switched off using the remote key and the START/STOP
ENGINE button.
Ignition slot with remote key inserted (see Igni- tion modes (p. 79) for more information on igni-tion modes)
WARNING
Before starting the engine:
• Fasten the seat belt.
• Check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly.
• Make sure the brake pedal can bedepressed completely. Adjust the seatif necessary.
WARNING
•Never use more than one floor mat at a time on the driver's floor. Beforedriving, remove the original mat fromthe driver's seat floor before using anyother type of floor mat. Any mat usedin this position should be securely andproperly anchored in the attachingpins. An extra mat on the driver's floorcan cause the accelerator and/orbrake pedal to catch. Check that themovement of these pedals is not impe-ded.
• Volvo's floor mats are specially manu-factured for your car. They must befirmly secured in the clips on the floorso that they cannot slide and becometrapped under the pedals on the driv-er's side.
1. Press the remote key into the ignition slot
as far as possible, with the metallic key blade pointing outward (not inserted into the slot) 1
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2. Depress the brake pedal 2
. 3. Press and release the
START/STOP
ENGINE button. The autostart function
will operate the starter motor until the engine starts or until its overheating func-tion stops it. The starter motor operates for a maxi- mum of 10 seconds. If the engine has notstarted, repeat the procedure.
CAUTION
If the engine does not start after the third try, wait for approximately 3 minutesbefore trying to start it again to give thebattery time to recover its startingcapacity.
NOTE
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To start a vehicle equipped with the key- less drive feature, one of the remote keysmust be in the passenger compartment.Follow the instructions in steps 2 and 3 tostart the vehicle.
1 On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, it is only necessary to have a remote key in the passenger’s compartment.
2 If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to press the START/STOP ENGINE button to start the vehicle.