open hood VOLVO V70 2009 Owner´s Manual

02 Locks and alarm
Alarm
02``65 The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the
vehicle is locked with the remote key or
optional Personal Car Communicator.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors
a number of points on the vehicle. The follow-
ing conditions will trigger the alarm:•
The hood is forced open.
•
The tailgate is forced open.
•
A door is forced open.
•
The ignition slot is tampered with.
•
An attempt is made to start the vehicle with
a non-approved key (a key not coded to
the car's ignition).
•
If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the vehicle is equipped with
the accessory movement sensor).
•
The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle
is equipped with the accessory inclination
sensor).
•
The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).
•
The siren is disconnected when the alarm
is disarmed.
A message will appear in the information dis-
play if a fault should occur in the alarm system.
Contact an authorized Volvo service techni-
cian.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair any of the compo-
nents in the alarm system yourself. This
could affect the insurance policy on the
vehicle.The alarm indicator lightThe status of the alarm system is indicated by
the indicator light on the dashboard (see illus-
tration):•
Indicator light off – the alarm is not armed
•
The indicator light flashes at one-second
intervals – the alarm is armed
•
The indicator light flashes rapidly before
the remote key is inserted in the ignition
slot – the alarm has been triggered.
Arming the alarm±
Press the Lock button on the remote key.
One long flash of the turn signals will con-
firm that the alarm is armed.
Alarm confirmation settings can be changed
underCar settings
Lock settings
Keyless entry. See page 120 for a description
of the menu system.USA FCC ID: MAYDA 5823(3)This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Canada IC: 4405A-DA 5823(3)
Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex Operation
is subject to the following conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
03``71
Function
Page
Menus and mes-
sages, turn signals,
high/low beams,
trip computer
120, 88,
85, 152
Cruise control
158
Horn, airbag
84, 18
Main instrument
panel
71
Menu system, audio
controls
131
Ignition slot
77
START/STOP
ENGINE button
77
Hazard warning
flashers
87
Door handle
–
In-door control pan-
els (power win-
dows, mirrors,
power child safety
locks, central lock-
ing button)
94, 96,
48, 63
Function
Page
Menu controls,
audio and climate
control systems
120, 134,
126
Center console but-
tons
120
Gear selector
107
Controls for active
chassis (Four-C) -
certain models only
157
Wipers and washers
91, 92
Steering wheel
adjustment
84
Parking brake
114
Hood opening con-
trol
219
Seat adjustment
controls
79
Lighting panel, but-
tons for opening
fuel filler door and
unlocking the tail-
gate
85, 200,
64
Information displays
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Information displays in the instrument panelThe information displays (1) show information
on some of the vehicle's functions, such as
cruise control, the trip computer and mes-
sages. The information is shown with text and
symbols.
More detailed information can be found in the
descriptions of the functions that use the infor-
mation displays.

06 Maintenance and specifications
Hood and engine compartment
06
219 Opening and closing the hood
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Pull the lever located under the left side of
the dash to release the hood lock.Lift the hood slightly. Press the release
control (located under the right front edge
of the hood) to the left, and lift the hoodWARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when
closed.
Engine compartment, overview
G018945
The appearance of the engine compartment
may vary depending on engine model.
Coolant expansion tankPower steering fluid reservoirEngine oil dipstickRadiatorFiller cap for engine oilCover over brake fluid reservoirBatteryRelay and fuse boxWasher fluid reservoirAir cleaner
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to
operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine
has been switched off.
WARNING
The ignition should always be completely
switched off before performing any opera-
tions in the engine compartment.
The distributor ignition system operates at
very high voltages. Special safety precau-
tions must be followed to prevent injury.
Always turn the ignition off when:•
Replacing distributor ignition compo-
nents e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
•
Do not touch any part of the distributor
ignition system while the engine is run-
ning. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.

07 Index
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Headlights
active bi-xenon lights........................... 86
changing bulbs...........................225, 226
high/low beams.................................... 85
high beam flash.................................... 85
switch................................................... 85
Headlight washers..................................... 92
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 82
Heartbeat sensor (alarm system)............... 55
Heated front seats................................... 126
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 201
Heated rear seats.................................... 127
High beams................................................ 85
indicator light........................................ 73
Hill Descent Control................................. 112
Home safe lighting..................................... 89
Hood, opening/closing............................219
Horn........................................................... 84IIgnition modes........................................... 77
Immobilizer................................................ 52
Important information.................................. 8Indicator lights...............................71, 72, 73
Infant seats................................................ 37
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 29
Inflation pressure.............................246, 247
Inflation pressure tables..................248, 249
Information lights...........................71, 72, 73
Information symbol.................................... 73
Inspection readiness................................ 217
Instrument lighting..................................... 85
Instrument overview............................70, 71
Instrument panel...................................... 121
Integrated two-stage booster cushion...... 45
Interior Air Quality System....................... 125
Interior lighting..................................... 88, 89
iPOD connector (audio system)...............132
ISOFIX anchors.......................................... 42
JJack
attaching.............................................256
location of........................................... 255
Jump starting........................................... 105
KKey blade.......................................52, 57, 59
private locking...................................... 59
Keyless drive
starting the engine.............................. 104LLabels
list of................................................... 267
location of........................................... 266
LATCH anchors......................................... 42
Leather care............................................. 263
Lighting panel............................................ 85
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 203
Loading
floor rails............................................. 204
hooks for securing loads.................... 204
Loading the vehicle.......................... 202, 251
roof loads............................................ 206
Locking the vehicle.................................... 54
Locks, child safety..................................... 48
Low beams................................................ 85