sensor VOLVO C70 2006 User Guide

Side impact airbags - front seats only
As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your car, the car is also equipped with Side
Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags.
The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions.
The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity,
angle, speed and point of impact.
NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact. The airbags
are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
Components in the SIPS airbag system
This SIPS airbag system consists of a gas generator (1), the side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of both
front seat backrests (2), and electronic sensors/wiring (3).
WARNING!
The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the structural Side Impact Protection System and the three-point seat
belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations.
The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deployment.
No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SIPS airbag system
or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment.
Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright
position with the seat belt properly fastened.
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If your car has been involved in a rearend collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician, even if the seats appear to be undamaged. Certain components in the WHIPS
system may need to be replaced.
Do not attempt to service any component in the WHIPS system yourself.
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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
WARNING!
Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the function of the WHIPS system.
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Roll-over Protection system (ROPS)
Roll-over Protection system (ROPS)
The ROPS system consists of two roll bars located behind the rear seat head restraints, and a sensor that monitors the
roll or pitch angle of the car.
If the car rolls or pitches beyond a preset angle, the roll bars are automatically deployed (raised).
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NOTE:
The ROPS system is designed to function regardless of whether the power retractable hard top is up or down. By
design, the tops of the roll bars are equipped with a point in order to pierce the rear window if the top is up.
If ROPS has deployed, the system should be inspected and repaired if necessary by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
WARNING!
The rear seat of the Volvo C70 is intended for two occupants, and only two rear seat belts are provided. The center
section of the seat should never be used to seat a passenger.
No objects should be placed over the roll bars or behind the rear seat head restraints.
All repairs or maintenance to the ROPS system should only be performed by a trained Volvo service technician.
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Collision status
Driving after a collision
If the car has been involved in a collision, the text CRASH STATUS SEE MANUAL may appear in the information
display. This indicates that the car's functionality has been reduced.
NOTE: This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the car's electrical system is intact.
COLLISION STATUS is a feature that is triggered if one or more of the safety systems (e.g. front or side airbags, an
inflatable curtain, or one or more of the seat belt tensioners) has deployed. The collision may have damaged an
important function in the car, such as the fuel lines, sensors for one of the safety systems, the brake system, etc.
WARNING!
Never attempt to repair the car yourself or to reset the electrical system after the car has displayed CRASH
STATUS SEE MANUAL. This could result in injury or improper system function.
Restoring the car to normal operating status should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
After CRASH STATUS SEE MANUAL has been displayed, if you detect the odor of fuel vapor, or see any signs
of fuel leakage, do not attempt to start the car. Leave the car immediately.
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VOLVO C70
Chapter 3 - Instruments and controls
pg. 31 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel 32
Indicator and warning symbols33
Symbols on the left side of the instrument panel34
Symbols on the right side of the instrument panel35
Symbols on the center of the instrument panel36
Information display37
Lighting panel38
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door39
Left-side steering wheel lever40
Trip computer41
Cruise control42
Right-side steering wheel lever44
Rain sensor45
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers46
Parking brake, 12 volt sockets47
Power windows48
Mirrors49
Personal settings51
Home Link® Universal Transceiver (option)53
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Instrument panel
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1. Speedometer
2. Turn signal, left
3. Warning symbol
See the next page for additional information.
4. Information display
The display presents information and warning messages, the ambient temperature, and the clock, etc. When the
ambient temperature is between 23° and 36°F (-5° and +2°C), a snowflake symbol is shown in the display. This
symbol serves as a warning for possible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault
with your car. At low speeds, or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the
actual ambient temperature.
5. Information symbol
See the next page for additional information.
6. Turn signal, right
7. Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not drive continuously with the
needle in the red area of the dial, which indicates maximum allowable engine rpm range. Instead, shift to a higher gear
or slow the vehicle down. The engine management system will automatically prevent excessively high engines speeds.
This will be noticeable as a pronounced unevenness in engine speed.
8. Indicator and warning symbols
9. Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 16.3 US gallons (62 liters). When a warning light in the gauge comes on, there are
approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.
10. Trip odometer reset button
The trip odometers are used to measure short distances. Press the button briefly to switch between the odometer for the
car's total mileage and the two trip odometers, T1 and T2. A long press (more than 2 seconds) resets the currently
selected trip odometer.
11. Function display
This window displays information on functions such as the odometer, trip odometers, optional rain sensor, and cruise
control.
12. High beam indicator
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Cruise control is also automatically disengaged:
If the speed drops below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill.
When the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
If the gear selector is moved to position N.
During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.
If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for more than 1 minute.
Returning to the set speed
Press the button to resume the previously set speed.
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Cruise control
Disengaging cruise control
Cruise control can also be disengaged by:
Pressing the CRUISE button (CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in the function display.
Putting the gear selector in (N)eutral.
WARNING!
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control may not
maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
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Right-side steering wheel lever
Windshield wipers
A. Windshield/headlight washers
B. Rain sensor (option) - on/off
C. Thumb wheel
D. Not in use
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Windshield wipers off
The windshield wipers are off when the lever is in position 0
Manual wiper function
From position 0, move the lever upward. The windshield wipers will sweep one stroke at a time for as long as
the lever is held up.
Intermittent wiper function
With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by moving the thumb wheel (C) upward to
increase wiper speed or downward to decrease the speed.
Continuous wiper function
The wipers operate at "normal" speed.
High speed wiper function.
A - Windshield washers
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel and release it. The wipers will make 2-3 sweeps across the windshield after the
lever has been released. CAUTION! Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield to avoid scratching the glass.
Headlight washers (certain models)
When the lever has been pulled, high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights.
The following applies to conserve washer fluid (see page 38
for information on the light switch positions):
Low/high beam headlights on
The headlights will be washed the first time the windshield is washed. Thereafter, the headlights will only be
washed once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10-minute period.
Parking lights on
Optional Bi -Xenon headlights will be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed.
Normal halogen headlights will not be washed.
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Rain sensor
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B - Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor automatically regulates windshield wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield.
The sensitivity of the rain sensor is adjusted by moving the thumb wheel (C in the illustration on the previous page) up
(the wipers will sweep the windshield more frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
On/Off
To activate the rain sensor:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.
3. Press button B (see the illustration on the previous page). The rain sensor symbol will appear in the lower display.
The rain sensor can be deactivated by:
Pressing button (B) with the ignition on. or
Moving the windshield wiper lever down. If the lever is moved up, the rain sensor function will remain activated.
CAUTION!
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain sensor function
is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated:
When the key is removed from the ignition.
Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key is left in the ignition.
C - Thumb wheel
The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper interval when intermittent wiping is selected, or the sensitivity to the amount
of rain on the windshield when the rain sensor is selected. Move the wheel upward or downward to increase/decrease
wiper speed when the intermittent function is selected, or to increase/decrease the optional rain sensor's sensitivity
when the this function is activated.
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Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers
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Lightly pull up the front edge of any of the buttons (A or B) to the first detent ("stop") to close a window to the
position of your choice.
Pull up the front part of one or both buttons A as far as possible and release to automatically close the front
window(s) completely.
All windows
Button C can be used to open or close all of the windows at the same time.
Briefly press the right side of the button to automatically open all of the windows.
Press and hold down the left side of the button to close all of the windows.
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Mirrors
Rearview mirror
Auto-dim function
A sensor at the lower edge of the mirror reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare.
Rearview mirror with compass (option)
The upper right-hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction toward
which the car is pointing. Eight different directions can be displayed: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. The display
shows your car's orientation with respect to true north.
Calibrating the compass
The compass may need to be calibrated in certain cases. If calibration is required, the character C appears in the
mirror's display.
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Display
The display above the climate control panel shows the climate settings that have been made.
Personal settings
There are two functions in the climate system that can be set to your preferences:
Blower speed in Auto mode.
Timer controlled recirculation of the air in the passenger compartment. For information about how to make these
settings, see the Personal settings section on page 52
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Climate system sensors
The sunlight sensor on the upper side of the dashboard and the passenger compartment temperature sensor, located
behind the climate system control panel, should not be obstructed.
Acceleration
The air conditioning system is temporarily switched off during full throttle acceleration.
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Air vents
Air vents in the dashboard
A. Open
B. Closed
C. Horizontal air flow
D. Vertical air flow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost.
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Electronic climate control (ECC)
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