VOLVO V70 2008 Owners Manual

Electronic climate control, ECC
Ventilated front driver's seat (option)
Blower
Heated front driver's seat (option)
Air distribution
Heated front passenger's seat (option)
Auto
Ventilated front passenger's seat (option)
Temperature control, passenger's side
A/C - On/Off
Heated rear window and door mirrors, see page 102.
Defroster (maximum effect)
Recirculation/Air quality system
Temperature control, driver's side
Ventilated front seats (option)
The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrests that draw air through the seat upholstery. The cooling
effect increases as the air in the passenger compartment becomes cooler.
The ventilation is controlled by the ECC system, which takes into account the seat temperature, sunlight in the
passenger compartment, and the ambient temperature.
The ventilation can be used at the same time as seat heating.
The ventilation system can be activated when the engine is running. There are three comfort levels that produce
different cooling and dehumidification effects:
Level three: press the button once for maximum output - three indicator lights come on.
Level two: press the button twice for a lower output - two indicator lights come on.
Level one: press the button three times for the lowest output - one indicator light comes on.
Press the button a fourth time to switch off the function - the indicator light will go out.
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Blower control
Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the blower speed. Pressing the AUTO switch
will automatically regulate blower speed and override manual adjustment.
NOTE
If the blower is turned off completely, the air conditioning is disengaged, which may result in fogging on the
windows.
Heated front seats (option)
Press the button once for the highest heat level - three indicator lights come on.
Press the button twice for a lower heat level - two indicator lights come on.
Press the button three times for the lowest heat level - one indicator light comes on.
Press the button four times to switch off the heat - no indicator lights come on.
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Heated rear seats 1
Heat control for the outboard seating positions takes place in the same way as for the front seat.
Air distribution
The figure consists of three buttons. When the buttons are pressed, an indicator light in front of the respective part of
the figure illuminates and shows which air distribution is selected, see page 135
.
1Option on Canadian models only.
Auto
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The function automatically regulates cooling, heating, blower speed, recirculation, and air distribution to maintain the
chosen temperature. If you select one or more manual functions, the other functions continue to be controlled
automatically. The air quality sensor is engaged and all manual settings are switched off when AUTO is pressed. The
display shows AUTO CLIMATE.
Blower speed in automatic mode can be set under Climate settings
Automatic blower adjust . Choose between Low,
Normal or High.
NOTE
Selecting the lowest blower speed may increases the risk of fog forming on the windows.
For a description of the menu system, see page 125
.
Temperature control
The temperatures on the driver and passenger sides can be set independently. When the vehicle is started, the most
recent setting is resumed.
NOTE
Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by selecting a higher/lower temperature than the actual temperature
required.
A/C - ON/OFF
The air conditioning is controlled automatically by the system when the ON light is on. This cools/heats and
dehumidifies the incoming air. When the OFF light is on, the air conditioning is always disengaged. Other functions
are still controlled automatically. When defroster is selected, the air conditioning system is set for maximum blower
speed and dehumidification.
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Defroster
This function defrosts/deices the windshield and front side windows. The indicator light in the defroster button lights
when the function is active.
Blower speed increases automatically and the air conditioning will switch on (if not already on and if the passenger
compartment blower is not turned off) to dehumidify the air in the passenger compartment. Air conditioning can be
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switched off by pressing the AC button.
Recirculation will not function while defrost is engaged.
The climate system will return to its previous settings when the defroster function is switched off.
Recirculation/air quality system
Recirculation
This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, etc from the passenger compartment. The air in the
passenger compartment is then recirculated, i.e., no air from outside the car is taken into the car when this function is
activated. The indicator light in the button will illuminate when recirculation is selected.
If the air in the car recirculates for too long, there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows,
especially in winter.
Timer
The timer function minimizes the risk of fogging, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected by
automatically switching off the function after a certain length of time, depending on the ambient temperature.
Activate/deactivate the function under Climate control settings
Recirculation timer .
For a description of the menu system, see page 125
.
NOTE
When Defroster is selected, recirculation is always deactivated.
Interior Air Quality System -IAQS (option)
This system consists of a multifilter and an air quality sensor. The filter helps remove gases and particles from the
incoming air, thereby reducing the amounts of odors and contaminants entering the vehicle. The air quality sensor
detects increased levels of contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside
air, the air intake closes and the air inside the passenger compartment is recirculated, i.e., no outside air enters the
vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculated passenger compartment air. When the AUTO button is depressed the air
quality sensor is always engaged.
Activating the air quality sensor
Switch between the three functions by pressing the button repeatedly.
The left orange light comes on - the air quality sensor is disengaged.
The center green light comes on - recirculation not engaged, providing it is not required for cooling in hot weather.
The right orange light comes on - recirculation is engaged.
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NOTE
The air quality sensor should always be engaged in order to obtain the best air in the passenger compartment.
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Recirculation is limited in cold weather to avoid fogging.
If the insides of the windows start fogging, disengage the air quality sensor. Use the defroster function to increase
airflow to the front, side, and rear windows.
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Climate system
Air distribution table
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Audio system
Introduction
The audio system is available in two versions: High Performance and Premium Sound. The system version is shown in
the display when the audio system is switched on.
If the audio system is on when the ignition is switched off, it will come on automatically the next time the ignition is
put in mode I or higher. The audio system can be operated without a key in the ignition slot for 15 minutes at a time
by pressing the POWER button (the driver's door must be closed on vehicles with the optional keyless drive).
Some functions are controlled from the menu system in the center console. For more information on menus, see page
125.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II and the symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II System is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Overview
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Socket for external audio source (AUX)
Steering wheel keypad
Center console control panel
Control panel with headphones socket (option)
Steering wheel keypad
Confirm selection in menu system.
Go higher in the menu system. Interrupt current function.
Volume
A short press scrolls between CD tracks or preset radio stations. A long press searches within CD tracks or searches
for radio stations automatically.
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Rear control panel with headphones socket (option)
Headphones with an impedance of 16-32 ohm and sensitivity of 102 dB or higher are recommended for best sound
reproduction.
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Volume
Scroll/search forward and backward
Audio source, activating
Headphones sockets (3.5 mm) - accessory
Activating/deactivating
The control panel is activated by pressing MODE when the audio system is switched on. It is switched off
automatically when the audio system is switched off or by a long press on MODE .
Scroll/search forward and backward
Short presses on
are used to scroll between CD tracks or preset radio stations. Long presses are used to fast -wind
CD tracks or to search for radio stations automatically.
Limitations
The audio source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) being played in the speakers cannot be controlled from the rear control panel.
Menu control and MY KEY
Certain functions can be controlled from the menu system in the center console. For more information on menus, see
page 125
.
Storing your favorite functions with MY KEY.
1. Select the function in the menu to be stored. Only certain functions can be stored.
2. Press and hold MY KEY for more than two seconds.
Activate the stored function by pressing MY KEY briefly.
The following functions can be programmed using MY KEY:
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FM

Radio text on/off
CD/CD changer
Random


Disc text on/off


Track information on/off
Audio settings


Sound stage (front/driver/rear)


Auto. volume control (off/low/medium/high)
Sirius satellite radio (option)


Add song to memory


Direct channel entry...


Song seek on/off


Sirius settings


Song memory (show memory list)
Car settings


Fold mirror when locking
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Audio functions
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Internal audio sources: AM, FM and CD
External audio source. For connection, see page 136
Push button and knob controls for making sound settings
Navigation button
Volume and on/off
Audio volume and automatic volume control
The audio system compensates for disrupting noises in the passenger compartment by increasing the volume according
to the speed of the vehicle. The level of sound compensation can be set at low, medium or high. Select the level under
Audio settings
Auto volume control .
External audio source audio volume
External devices such as an MP3 player can be connected to the AUX input, see page 136
. The volume of the external
sound source AUX may be different from the volume of the internal sound sources such as the CD player or the radio.
If the external sound source's volume is too high, the quality of the sound may be impaired. To help prevent this,
adjust the input volume of the external audio source:
1. Set the audio system in AUX mode using MODE and use
to navigate to Volume, AUX input.
2. Turn the control
or press / the navigation button.
Sound settings
Press the control
repeatedly to toggles among the sound settings. Adjustments are made by turning the control .
Bass - Bass level.
Treble - Treble level.
Fader - Balance between the front and rear speakers.
Balance - Balance between the right and left speakers.
Subwoofer (option on certain markets only) - Level for the bass speaker. The subwoofer can be switched off by
turning control
counterclockwise to MIN . The location of the subwoofer is shown in the illustration.
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Surround (option) - Surround settings.
Under Surround , 3 channel stereo or Dolby Surround Pro logic II can be activated by selecting 3-ch or Dpl2
respectively. This enables the following options:
Center level1 - Level for the center speaker.
Surround level1 - Level for surround sound.
Equalizer
Sound levels for different frequencies can be adjusted separately using the equalizer
2.
1Premium Sound
2Certain audio systems
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1. Go to Audio settings and select Equalizer Front or Equalizer Rear.
The sound level for the frequency is adjusted with
/ on the navigation button. Press / to select another
frequency.
2. Use ENTER to save or EXIT to close.
Sound stage
1
The sound experience can be optimized for the driver's seat, both front seats or the rear seat. Select one of the options
under Audio settings
Soundstage .
Optimal sound reproduction
The audio system is calibrated for optimal sound reproduction using digital signal processing.
This calibration takes into account factors such as the speakers, amplifier, cabin acoustics, the listeners' seating
positions, etc., for each combination of vehicle/audio system.
There is also a dynamic calibration that takes into consideration the volume level, radio reception, and the speed of the
vehicle.
The settings that are described in this manual, such as Bass , Treble, and Equalizer are only intended to enable the user
to adapt sound reproduction to his/her personal tastes.
CD functions
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