ESP VOLVO XC70 2009 Owner's Manual

04 Comfort and driving pleasureAudio system
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Audio functions
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Center console, controls for audio functions
Internal audio sources: AM, FM and CDExternal audio source. For connection, see
page 131Push button and knob controls for making
sound settingsNavigation buttonVolume and on/off
Audio volume and automatic volume
controlThe 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 compensa-tion can be set at low, medium or high. Select
the level under Audio settings
Auto
volume control.
External audio source audio volumeExternal devices such as an MP3 player can be
connected to the AUX input, see page 131. 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 (4) to navigate to
Volume,
AUX input
.
2.
Turn the control (3) or press
/
the nav-
igation button.
Sound settingsPress the control (3) repeatedly to toggles
among the sound settings. Adjustments are
made by turning the control (3).•
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 sub-
woofer can be switched off by turning con-
trol (3) 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 ena-
bles the following options:
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Automatic tuning1.
Select a wave band using FM or AM.
2.
Press
/
on the navigation button.
Manual tuning1.
Select a wave band using FM or AM.
2.
TurnTUNING to select a station.PresetTen station presets can be stored for each
wave band. FM has two memories for presets:FM1
and
FM2
. Only radio stations played
through the car's speakers can be stored as
presets. The stored presets are selected using
the preset buttons.
Preset storage can be carried out manually or
automatically.
Manually storing preset stations1. Tune into a station.
2. Hold in one of the preset buttons until the
message
Channel stored
appears on the
display.
Automatically storing preset stationsThe function is especially useful in areas where
the radio stations and their frequencies are
unfamiliar. The ten strongest radio stations are
stored automatically in a separate memory.
1.
Select a wave band using FM or AM.2.
Hold in AUTO until
Autostoring…
appears on the display.
OnceAutostoring…
disappears from the dis-
play, the stations are stored. The radio contin-
ues in Auto mode and Auto
appears on the
display. The automatically stored presets can
now be selected using the preset buttons.
Automatic preset storage can be cancelled
usingEXIT.
Auto mode is cancelled by pressing for exam-
pleAUTO or FM.
Returning to Auto mode provides access to the
autostored presets:
1.
PressAUTO.
>
Auto
appears on the display.
2. Press a preset button.
ScanThe function automatically searches the cur-
rent wave band for strong stations. When a
station is found, it is played for approx. eight
seconds before scanning is resumed. While
the station is playing it can be stored as a pre-
set as usual.
1.
Select a wave band using AM or FM.
2.
PressSCAN.
>
SCAN
appears on the display. Close
usingSCAN or EXIT.
Radio textSome stations transmit information on pro-
gram content, artists, etc. This information can
be shown on the display.
Activate/deactivate in FM mode under
Radio
text
.
Sirius satellite radio (option)Listening to satellite radioThe Sirius satellite system consists of a number
of high elevation satellites in geosynchronous
orbit.
NOTE
•
The digital signals from the Sirius satel-
lites are line-of-sight, which means that
physical obstructions such as bridges,
tunnels, etc, may temporarily interfere
with signal reception.
•
Avoid any obstructions, such as metal-
lic objects transported on roof racks or
in a ski box, or other antennas that may
impede signals from the SIRIUS satel-
lites.
Selecting Sirius radio mode1.
PressPower to switch on the audio sys-
tem (see page 134 and see page 137 for
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Rear Seat Entertainment - Dual Screen (RSE)–option
04``149 Introduction
The RSE system can be used at the same time
as the vehicle’s audio system.
When the rear seat passengers play a DVD,
connect an external device to the RSE AUX
connectors, etc., and listen to the audio
through the cordless headphones, the driver
and front seat passenger can still use the vehi-
cle's audio system to listen to the radio, a CD,
music stored on an MP3 player, etc.
Please also refer to the Quick Guide provided
with the RSE system for additional information.Electrical current - ignition keyThe RSE system can be activated with the igni-
tion in mode I or II. or when the engine is
running. While the engine is being started, a
film or music that is currently being played will
pause momentarily and resume playing when
the engine has started.
When the RSE system has been used once
when the ignition is switched off, it will be then
be blocked for further use. RSE can be restar-
ted by putting the ignition in mode I.
NOTE
Using RSE for more than approximately
10 minutes with the engine switched off may
drain the vehicle’s battery and make it diffi-
cult or impossible to start the engine.
If this occurs, a message will be displayed
on the RSE system’s screens.MusicListening to a music CD1. Open the cover on the armrest between the
front seats and insert a CD into the RSE
player’s slot with the disc’s label facing for-
ward (away from the buttons).
> The CD will begin to play automatically.
2. Switch on the cordless headphones and
selectCH A for the left screen or CH B for
the right screen.
> This will direct the sound to the head-
phones.
3. Adjust the headphone volume by using the
thumb wheel on the headphones.
To listen through the vehicle’s audio sys-
tem speakers, press MODE on the audio
system control panel and select
AUX
.
Press
A B
on the RSE remote to route
the sound through the speakers.
Selecting a folder on the CD1. Insert the CD in the player.
2.
Press
.
3. Use the navigation buttons (the arrow keys
surrounding the OK button on the RSE
remote control) to highlight a folder and/or
a specific track.
4.
Press to select a sub-folder.
Playback alternativesThe CD can be played in several different ways.
Use the navigation buttons to select one of the
alternatives.
With the dialogue box displayed:
1. Press the right navigation button to access
the menu to the right..
2. Use the navigation keys to select one of the
alternatives.
3.
Confirm your choice by pressing
.
Changing tracks on the CD±
Change tracks on the CD by pressing
or
. Hold the respective
buttons down for fast forward or reverse.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasureStability system
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If the symbol
appears alone, it may
appear as follows:
•
If the symbol flashes, this indicates that the
stability system is actively functioning to
help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid.
•
If the symbol remains on for approximately
2 seconds after the engine has been
started, this indicates that the system is
performing a self-diagnostic test.WARNING
The stability system is intended to help
improve driving safety. It supplements, but
can never replace, the driver's judgment
and responsibility when operating the vehi-
cle. Speed and driving style should always
be adapted to traffic and road conditions.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Active chassis system–Four C
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157 Active chassis (Four C)–option
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Con-
trolled Chassis Concept), regulates the cha-
racteristics of the shock absorbers so that the
car's driving characteristics can be adjusted.
There are three settings: Comfort, Sport and
Advanced.ComfortComfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride
and the transmission shifts gears at lower rpm.
This mode is particularly suitable for long-dis-
tance highway driving. The indicator light in the
button will be on when this mode is selected.SportIn this mode, the vehicle's body sway is
reduced during cornering and steering
response is more immediate. The transmission
shifts up at higher rpm for sportier driving. The
indicator light in the button will be on to indi-
cate that Sport mode has been selected.AdvancedIn this mode, body sway in curves is minimal
and steering response is very direct. Gear shift-
ing is done at high rpm in each gear for
dynamic and active driving.
Operation
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Chassis settingsUse the buttons in the center console to
change setting. The setting in use when the
engine is switched off is activated the next time
the engine is started.Speed-dependent steering force
(option)Steering force increases with the speed of the
vehicle to give the driver enhanced sensitivity.
At low speed the vehicle is easy to steer in
order to facilitate parking, etc.
Steering force can be changed under Car
settings
Steering force level. For a
description of the menu system, see
page 120.
NOTE
This steering force level menu function can-
not be accessed when the vehicle is in
motion.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasureCollision warning with Auto-brake (option)
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IntroductionCollision Warning with Auto-brake is designed
to assist the driver if there is a risk of a collision
with the vehicle ahead, if that vehicle is at a
standstill or moving in the same direction as
your vehicle. Auto-brake helps reduce the col-
lision speed.
Collision Warning consists of the following
three functions:1. Collision warningThe driver is warned of the imminent risk of a
collision.2. Brake supportThis helps the driver brake efficiently in a criti-
cal situation.3. Auto-brakeThis function brakes the vehicle automatically
if a collision cannot be avoided.
WARNING
The auto-brake function connot prevent a
collision but instead is intended to reduce
speed at the moment of impact. For full
braking effect, driver must apply the brakes.
WARNING
•
The collision warning system does not
work in all driving situations, and traffic,
weather and road conditions.
•
The collision warning system is not
designed to detect pedestrians.
•
Warnings are only provided when the
risk of collision is high. The Function
section provides information about lim-
itations that the driver must be aware of
before use.
•
Never wait for a collision warning. This
system is designed to be a supplemen-
tary driving aid. It is not, however,
intended to replace the driver's atten-
tion and judgement. The driver is
responsible for maintaining a safe dis-
tance and speed, even when the colli-
sion warning system is in use.
•
Maintenance of the collision warning
system components must only be per-
formed by a trained and qualified Volvo
technician.
Function
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Function overview
Visual warning signal, collision riskRadar sensorCamera
Collision warningThe radar sensor and the camera work
together to detect stationary vehicles and vehi-
cles that are moving in the same direction as
your vehicle. If there is a risk of collision, the
driver is alerted by a flashing red warning light
and an audible warning signal. Collision warn-
ing is active at speeds above 5 mph (7 km/h).Brake supportIf the risk of collision continues to increase after
the collision warning has been given, brake
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04 Comfort and driving pleasureAdaptive Cruise Control–ACC (option)
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IntroductionAdaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an optional
system designed to assist the driver by main-
taining a set speed or a set distance to the
vehicle ahead. It is primarily intended for use
on long straight roads in steady traffic, such as
on highways and other main roads.
WARNING
•
Do not use the adaptive cruise control
system in demanding driving conditions
such as city traffic, winding roads, at
intersections, on slippery surfaces, in
poor visibility, heavy rain, etc.
•
Maintenance of cruise control compo-
nents must only be performed by an
authorized Volvo workshop.
WARNING
•
Adaptive cruise control cannot cover all
driving situations and traffic, weather
and road conditions. The Function sec-
tion provides information about limita-
tions that the driver must be aware of
before using the adaptive cruise con-
trol.
•
This system is designed to be a supple-
mentary driving aid. It is not, however,
intended to replace the driver's atten-
tion and judgement. The driver is
responsible for maintaining a safe dis-
tance and speed and must intervene if
adaptive cruise control does not main-
tain a suitable speed or suitable dis-
tance.
Function
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Function overview
Warning light, braking by driver requiredControlsRadar sensor in front grille
Adaptive cruise control consists of:
•
A cruise control system to maintain a set
speed
•
A system to maintain a set distance to the
vehicle ahead (expressed as a time inter-
val. For example, you can choose to
remain approximately 2 seconds behind
the vehicle ahead).
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Adaptive Cruise Control–ACC (option)
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WARNING
•
Adaptive cruise control is not a collision
avoidance system. The driver is always
responsible for applying the brakes if
the system does not detect another
vehicle.
•
Adaptive cruise control does not react
to slow moving or stationary vehicles.
The distance to the vehicle ahead (in the same
lane) is measured by a radar sensor. Your vehi-
cle's speed is regulated by acceleration and
braking. The brakes may emit a sound when
they are being modulated by the adaptive
cruise control system. This is normal.
WARNING
The brake pedal moves when the adaptive
cruise control system modulates the
brakes. Do not rest your foot under the
brake pedal.The adaptive cruise control system is designed
to follow the vehicle ahead of you in the same
lane, at a set time interval.
If the radar sensor has not detected a vehicle
ahead, the system will then attempt to maintain
the set speed. This is also the case if the speedof the vehicle ahead exceeds the speed that
you have set.
The adaptive cruise control system is designed
to smoothly regulate speed. However, the
driver must apply the brakes in situations that
require immediate braking. This applies when
there are great differences in speed between
vehicles, or if the vehicle ahead brakes sud-
denly.
WARNING
Due to limitations in the radar sensor, brak-
ing may occur unexpectedly or not at all,
see page 169.Adaptive cruise control can only be activated
at speeds above 20mph (30 km/h). If speed
falls below 20 mph (30 km/h) or if engine speed
(rpm) becomes too low, adaptive cruise control
disengages and will no longer modulate the
brakes. In situations when adaptive cruise con-
trol cannot be activated
Cruise Control
Unavailable
is shown in the display, see
page 171.
WARNING
When adaptive cruise control disengages,
the brakes will not be modulated automati-
cally. The driver must assume full control
over the vehicle.Warning light-driver braking requiredAdaptive cruise control has a braking capacity
that is equivalent to approximately 30% of the
vehicle's total braking capacity. In situations
requiring more brake force than ACC can pro-
vide, if the driver does not apply the brakes, an
audible signal will sound and a red warning
light will illuminate in the windshield to alert the
driver to react.
NOTE
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light
contrasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the
driver is not looking straight ahead may
make the visual warning signal in the wind-
shield difficult to see.
WARNING
Cruise control only warns of vehicles
detected by the radar sensor, see
page 169. In some cases there may be no
warning or the warning may be delayed. The
driver should always apply the brakes when
necessary.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasureBlind Spot Information System (option)
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Introduction
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BLIS cameraIndicator lightBLIS symbol
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an
information system that indicates the presence
of another vehicle moving in the same direction
as your vehicle in the side-view mirror's "blind
area."CAUTION
The BLIS system should only be repaired by
a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
WARNING
•
BLIS is an information system, NOT a
warning or safety system.
•
BLIS does not eliminate the need for
you to visually confirm the conditions
around you, and the need for you to turn
your head and shoulders to make sure
that you can safely change lanes.
•
As the driver, you have full responsibility
for changing lanes in a safe manner.
The system is based on digital camera tech-
nology. The cameras are located beneath the
side-view mirrors.
When one (or both) of the cameras have
detected a vehicle in the blind area (up to
approximately 10 ft. (3 meters) from the side of
your vehicle, and up to approximately 31 ft.
(9.5 meters) behind the side-view mirror), see
the illustration, the indicator light in the door
panel illuminates. The light will glow continu-
ously to alert the driver of the vehicle in the
blind area.
NOTE
The door panel indicator light illuminates on
the side of the vehicle where the system has
detected another vehicle. If your vehicle is
passed on both sides at the same time, both
lights will illuminate.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's
cameras are obscured, a message (see the
table on page 187) will appear in the informa-
tion display in the instrument panel. If this
occurs, clean the camera lenses. If necessary,
the system can be temporarily switched off (for
instructions, see page 186).
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Areas monitored by BLIS Distance A = approx.
31 ft. (9.5 meters), Distance B = approx. 10 ft.
(3 meters)
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05 During your tripLoading
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Roof loadsUsing load carriersLoad carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. Observe the following points when in use:•
To avoid damaging your vehicle and to
achieve maximum safety when driving, we
recommend using the load carriers that
Volvo has developed especially for your
vehicle.
•
Volvo-approved removable roof racks are
designed to carry the maximum allowable
roof load for this vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg).
For non-Volvo roof racks, check the man-
ufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
•
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's
weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-
mum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).
•
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
•
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
•
Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate tie-down equipment.
•
Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured.
•
Remember that the vehicle's center of
gravity and handling change when you
carry a load on the roof.
•
The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.
•
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast
cornering and hard braking.
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