warning VOLVO XC70 2012 Owner´s Manual

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Blind Spot Information System*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.193 Introduction
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BLIS camera
Indicator light
BLIS 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 195) 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 195).
Areas monitored by BLIS Distance A = approx.
31 ft. (9.5 meters), Distance B = approx. 10 ft.
(3 meters)

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Blind Spot Information System*
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194* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
When does BLIS function
The 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 your vehi-
cle is backing up.
•If you are towing a wide trailer, this may
prevent the BLIS cameras from detect-
ing other vehicles in adjacent lanes.
How BLIS functions in daylight and
darkness
Daylight
BLIS 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 the
system will not detect a trailer without head-
lights that is being towed behind a car or truck.
WARNING
•BLIS does not react to cyclists or
mopeds.
•BLIS does not react to vehicles that are
standing still.
•The BLIS cameras have the same limi-
tation as the human eye. In other words,
their "vision is impaired" by adverse
weather conditions such as heavy
snowfall, intense light directly into the
camera, dense fog, etc.
LimitationsIn certain situations, the BLIS indicator light(s)
may illuminate even when there are no other
vehicles 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 indicate
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) may
illuminate even when there are no other vehi-
cles in the area monitored by the system.
Light reflected from a wet road surface

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Passenger compartment convenience
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.199 Vanity mirror
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Vanity mirror with lighting
The light comes on automatically when the
cover is lifted.
12-volt sockets
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12-volt socket in the front tunnel console
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12-volt socket in the rear center console
The electrical sockets can be used for 12-volt
accessories such as cell phone chargers and
coolers. For the socket to supply current, theignition must be in at least mode I, see
page 82.
The maximum current consumption is 10A
(120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets in the
passenger compartment is in use. If both the
front and rear sockets are used at the same
time, the maximum current consumption per
socket is 7.5A (90W).
The auxiliary sockets can also be used to
power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarette
lighters and ashtrays can be purchased from
your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
Always keep the sockets covered when not
in use.
12-volt socket in the cargo area*
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05 Infotainment
Radio
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220
page 215 for detailed information on storing
channels.
•A long press on one of the number keys
stores the currently tuned channel on that
key.
•A short press on a number key while the
radio is in SAT 1 or SAT 2 mode will tune
to the preset satellite channel stored on
that button, regardless of the currently
selected channel category.
Searching for and storing songs
The Song Seek function provides notification
when Sirius is broadcasting the songs selected
in song memory.
Song memory enables you
to store the name of the song for future
advance notification when that song is being
played.
Song seekWhen a satellite radio channel plays one of the
songs stored in the song memory while the
Song seek feature is activated, the listener will
be alerted by a text message and an audible
signal.
Press OK/MENU to listen to the song or EXIT
to cancel.
To activate/deactivate the song seek function:
1.
Press OK/MENU.2.
Turn TUNE to scroll to
Song memory and
press OK/MENU.
3.
Turn TUNE to scroll to
Song Seek and
press OK/MENU to activate or deactivate
the function.
NOTE
When the song has ended, the radio will
remain tuned to the channel on which the
song was played.
Song memoryUp to ten songs can be saved in the system's
memory.
To add the currently playing song to the list:
1.
Press OK/MENU.
2.
Scroll to
Song memory and press OK/
MENU.
3.
Scroll to
Add current song to song
memory and press OK/MENU.
If a new song is selected when the memory is
full, you will be prompted to delete a song from
the list. To do so:
1.
Press OK/MENU.
2.
Turn TUNE to scroll through the list of
songs. Select a song and press OK/
MENU to delete it from the list.
Radio textThis text provides information about the song
that is currently playing. To turn this feature on
or off, press OK/MENU and scroll to
Show
radio text and press OK/MENU to toggle
between on or off.
Advanced Sirius settings
This menu function enables you to make set-
tings on certain Sirius satellite radio functions.
To access this menu:
1.
Press OK/MENU.
2.
Scroll to the
Advanced settings menu
and press OK/MENU.
WARNING
Settings should be made when the vehicle
is at a standstill.
The following settings can be made in the Sir-
ius menu:
•Channel skip settings can be made
•Channel lock settings can be made
•The channel access code can be displayed
or changed (see also "Locking a channel"
on page 221)
•Your Sirius ID can be displayed
•Reset Sirius settings

05 Infotainment
Bluetooth® hands-free connection
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233 Introduction
System overview
Cell phone
Location of the microphone
Steering wheel keypad
Center console control panel and display
Bluetooth® hands-freeThis feature makes it possible to set up a wire-
less connection between a BluetoothŸ-ena-
bled cell phone and the vehicle’s infotainment
system. This enables the infotainment system
to function as a hands-free connection and
allows you to remote-control a number of the
phone’s functions. The microphone used by
this system is located near the driver's side sun
visor (2). The buttons and other controls on thecell phone can always be used regardless of
whether or not the phone is connected to the
hands-free system.
TEL menu selections can be made from the
center console or the steering wheel keypad.
See page 256 for more information about the
infotainment menu system.
NOTE
Not all cell phones are fully compatible with
the hands-free system. A list of compatible
phones is available at your Volvo retailer or
at www.volvocars.us
WARNING
Never use the hands-free feature or any
other device in your vehicle in a way that
distracts you from the task of driving safely.
Distraction can lead to a serious accident.
Compliance
FCC/IC common sentence
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules
and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
this device.USA: FCC ID A269ZUA130
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
IC RSS-GenThis equipment complies with FCC/IC radia-
tion exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very
low levels of RF energy that it deemed to com-
ply without maximum permissive exposure
evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it
should be installed and operated with at least
8 in. (20 cm) and more between the radiator
and person’s body (excluding extremities:
hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Canada: IC 700BIAM2101

05 Infotainment
Cell phone voice control
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241 Introduction
The infotainment system's voice control fea-
ture1 enables the driver to voice-activate cer-
tain functions in a BluetoothŸ-connected cell
phone or the navigation system.
NOTE
•The information in this section applies
to using voice commands to operate a
Bluetooth
Ÿ-connected cell phone.
See also the section "BluetoothŸ
hands-free connection" beginning on
page 233 for detailed information about
using a cell phone with the vehicle's
infotainment system.
•The navigation system has a separate
user's guide containing information
about voice commands for operating
that system.
Voice commands offer convenience and help
avoid distractions so that you can concentrate
on driving and focus your attention on road and
traffic conditions.
WARNING
As the driver, you have full responsibility for
operating the vehicle safely and adhering to
all applicable traffic regulations.
The voice control feature provides access to a
number of functions in the BluetoothŸ hands-
free and navigation systems while allowing you
to keep your hands on the steering wheel. Input
is in dialogue form using spoken commands
from the user and verbal prompts from the sys-
tem. Voice control uses the same microphone
as the Bluetooth
Ÿ hands-free system (see the
illustration on page 233) and system prompts
are provided through the infotainment sys-
tem's front speakers.
Getting started
Voice control button on the steering wheel
Activating the systemBefore any phone voice commands can be
used, a BluetoothŸ-enabled cell phone must
be paired with the infotainment system. If a
phone command is given, the system will
inform you If there is no cell phone paired. See
page 234 for information on pairing a cell
phone.
Press the voice control button (1 in the illustra-
tion) to activate the system and initiate a com-
mand dialogue. The system will display com-
monly used commands on the screen when the
button has been pressed.
1Available in vehicles equipped with the optional Volvo Navigation System only

05 Infotainment
Remote control*
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254* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Remote control1
The remote control included with the Rear Seat
Entertainment system (RSE)* can be used to
control all of the infotainment system's func-
tions.
To use the remote, begin by pressing its
button to select a screen (L: left rear
screen, F: front screen, or R: right rear screen).
Continue by pointing the remote toward the
selected rear screen's IR transceiver (see the
illustration on page 245) or to the front screen's
IR transceiver located to the right of the INFO
button on the center console (see page 211 for
the location of this button).
To control one of the rear RSE screens, select
L (left)/R (right) using the remote's
but-
ton. Continue by pointing the remote at the
selected screen's IR transceiver (see the illus-
tration on page 245 for its location).
WARNING
To help avoid the risk of injuries in the event
of sudden braking or a collision, always
stow loose objects such as the remote con-
trol, cell phones, cameras, etc. in the glove
compartment or other storage compart-
ments when not in use.
The scroll wheel has the same function as
TUNE in the center console control panel.
NOTE
Avoid exposing the remote control to strong
sunlight, for instance by leaving it on the
dashboard. This could cause problems with
its batteries.
ButtonFunction
Select a screen (L: left rear), (F:
front) or (R: right rear)
Switch to the optional Volvo Nav-
igation system
Select one of the infotainment
system's radio wavebands (AM,FM1, etc.)
Select one of the infotainment
system's sources (Disc, USB,
etc.)
Select the BluetoothŸ hands-free
feature
Fast reverse, change tracks/
songs
Play/pause
1Vehicles with the optional Rear Seat Entertainment system only.

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Driving recommendations
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General information
Economical driving conserves natural
resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by
thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops
and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to
immediate traffic conditions.
Observe the following rules:
•Bring the engine to normal operating tem-
perature as soon as possible by driving
with a light foot on the accelerator pedal for
the first few minutes of operation. A cold
engine uses more fuel and is subject to
increased wear.
•Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle
for driving short distances. This does not
allow the engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
•Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration
and hard braking.
•Use the transmission's Drive (D) position
as often as possible and avoid using kick-
down.
•Using the transmission's Sport mode1 may
increase fuel consumption somewhat. Use
the transmission's Drive (D) position as
often as possible. See page 116 for addi-
tional information about Sport mode.
•Do not exceed posted speed limits.
•Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra
load) in the vehicle.
•Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire
pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
•Remove snow tires when threat of snow or
ice has ended.
•Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc,
increase air resistance and also fuel con-
sumption.
•At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-
tion will be lower with the air conditioning
on and the windows closed than with the
air conditioning off and the windows open.
•Using the onboard trip computer's fuel
consumption modes can help you learn
how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage
are:
•Dirty air cleaner
•Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
•Dragging brakes
•Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others
are checked at the standard maintenance
intervals.
WARNING
Driving with the tailgate open: Driving with
the tailgate open could lead to poisonous
exhaust gases entering the passenger com-
partment. If the tailgate must be kept open
for any reason, proceed as follows:
•Close the windows
•Set the ventilation system control to air
flow to floor, windshield and side win-
dows and the blower control to its high-
est setting.
Weight distribution affects handlingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which means that the
steering wheel has to be turned more than
might seem appropriate for the curvature of a
bend. This ensures good stability and reduces
the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that
these properties can alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the cargo area, the less
the tendency to understeer.
Handling, roadholdingVehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure
all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check
that the tires are inflated to the recommended
pressure according to the vehicle load. See the
"Tire pressure" section. Loads should be dis-
1Models with the T6 turbo engine only.

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tributed so that capacity weight or maximum
permissible axle loads are not exceeded.
Driving through water
•The vehicle can be driven through water up
to a depth of approximately 10 in. (25 cm),
at a maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).
•Take particular care when driving through
flowing water.
•Clean the electrical connections for trailer
wiring after driving in mud or water.
•When driving through water, maintain low
speed and do not stop in the water.
WARNING
After driving through water, press lightly on
the brake pedal to ensure that the brakes
are functioning normally. Water or mud can
make the brake linings slippery, resulting in
delayed braking effect.
CAUTION
•Engine damage will occur if water is
drawn into the air cleaner.
•If the vehicle is driven through water
deeper than 10 in (25 cm), water may
enter the differential and the transmis-
sion. This reduces the oil's lubricating
capacity and may shorten the service
life of these components.
•Do not allow the vehicle to stand in
water up to the door sills longer than
absolutely necessary. This could result
in electrical malfunctions.
•If the engine has been stopped while the
vehicle is in water, do not attempt to
restart it. Have the vehicle towed out of
the water.
Engine and cooling systemUnder special conditions, for example when
driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or with
heavy loads, there is a risk that the engine and
cooling system will overheat. Proceed as fol-
lows to avoid overheating the engine.
•Maintain a low speed when driving with a
trailer up long, steep hills.
•Do not turn the engine off immediately
when stopping after a hard drive.
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to
operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine
has been switched off.
•Remove any auxiliary lights from in front of
the grille when driving in hot weather con-
ditions.
•Do not exceed engine speeds of 4500 rpm
if driving with a trailer in hilly terrain. The oil
temperature could become too high.
Conserving electrical currentKeep the following in mind to help minimize
battery drain:
•When the engine is not running, avoid
using ignition mode II. Many electrical sys-
tems (the audio system, the optional navi-
gation system, power windows, etc) will
function in ignition modes 0 and I. These
modes reduce drain on the battery.
•Please keep in mind that using systems,
accessories, etc., that consume a great
deal of current when the engine is not run-
ning could result in the battery being com-
pletely drained. Driving or having the
engine running for approximately
15 minutes will help keep the battery
charged.
•The optional 12 volt socket in the cargo
area provides electrical current even with

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Driving recommendations
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the ignition switched off, which drains the
battery.
Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•Have the transmission oil level checked.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician if you intend to
drive in countries where it may be difficult
to obtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
Cold weather precautionsIf you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:
•Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture
will reduce freeze protection. This gives
protection against freezing down to
–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled" anti-
freeze is not approved by Volvo. Different
types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
•Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
•Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
helps prevent the formation of condensa-
tion in the tank. In addition, in extremely
cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to
add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
•The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, par-
ticularly the synthetic type, is recom-mended. Be sure to use good quality oil but
do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving
or in warm weather, see page 357 for more
information on engine oil.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance inter-
vals except at owner request and at addi-
tional charge.
•The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-
ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving, see
page 300.
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze. This is important since dirt is
often splashed on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of
the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer
Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down
to 14 °F (–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and