airbag VOLVO C70 2008 Owner's Manual

2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position
3. Press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position. If necessary, press the steering wheel
slightly while pressing the lever into the locked position.
Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.
The hazard warning flashers will be activated automatically if an airbag deploys.
65 02 Instruments and controls
Parking brake
Parking brake (hand brake)
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NOTE
The remote control will not lock or unlock the glove compartment.
Double locking
If the car is locked with the remote control while the power retractable hard top is down , the double locking feature
activates after approximately 30 seconds. This means that the doors cannot be unlocked or opened from inside the car.
NOTE
The double locking function can be temporarily disabled. See page 127
for instructions.
2. Unlock - Press the Unlock button on the remote once to unlock the driver's door. The turn signals will flash twice to
confirm unlocking. After a short pause, press the Unlock button a second time within 10 seconds to unlock the other
doors and the trunk.
A long press (for several seconds) opens the side windows.
NOTE
The turn signals flash to confirm that the vehicle has been correctly locked/unlocked with the remote control.
When locking the vehicle, the turn signals will flash a confirmation only if all the doors are securely closed and
locked. Flashing confirmation for locking and unlocking may be customized in the vehicle's Personal settings menu.
See page 71
for more information.
The two-step unlocking function can be changed so that one press of the Unlock button unlocks all of the doors
and the trunk. See Personal settings on page 71
for more information.
Automatic relocking: If the doors are unlocked, the locks will automatically reengage (re-lock) and the alarm will
rearm after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has been opened.
Automatic locking: When the car starts to move, the doors and trunk can be locked automatically. This feature
can be turned on or off, see Personal settings on page 72
for more information.
Airbag deployment will automatically attempt to unlock the doors.
3. Approach lighting - As you approach the car:
Press the button on the remote control to illuminate the area around the car in dark conditions.
114 05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
Pressing the button once lights up the interior lighting, parking lights, and license plate lighting. These lights will
switch off automatically after 30, 60 or 90 seconds. See the Personal settings on page 71
for information about
adjusting the time setting.
4. Unlock trunk - Press the button once to disarm the alarm system and unlock only the trunk. After closing, the trunk
will not automatically relock. Press Lock to relock it and rearm the alarm.
NOTE
This function will unlock, but not pop open, the trunk.
5. Panic alarm : - This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situations.
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold the red button for at least 3 seconds or press it twice within 3 seconds. The
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VOLVO C70
264-269 12 Index
12 volt socket 68, 108
A
Accessory installation8
Air conditioning80, 83
Air distribution86
Air vents81
Airbags
disabling the front passenger's airbag21, 22, 23
door mounted inflatable curtain25
front airbag18, 19, 20
side impact24
Alarm system126, 127
turning off alarm sensors127
Anti-lock brakes6
general information147, 148
warning light50
Approach lighting72, 113
Audio system
automatic sound control238
auxiliary connector234
CD care248
CD changer/player245, 246, 247
controls234
equalizer238
menu249
MP3 and WMA files246
radio function239
Sirius satellite radio241, 242, 243
sound settings235
steering wheel keypad235
surround sound235
USB/iPOD connector236
Automatic Locking Retractor32
Automatic sound control238
Automatic transmission144, 145
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Compass68, 69
Convertible seats37, 38
Convertible top94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99
Coolant211
Courtesy lighting100
Crash mode29
Cruise control62
Cup holders105
Curb weight177, 255
D
Defroster83
Dimensions254
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag21, 22, 23
Door mounted inflatable curtain25
Door open warning52
Driver distraction8
Driving economically132
Driving in cold weather133
Driving through water133
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control149, 150
indicator light50
E
Easy entry front seat function91
Economical driving132
Electrical current, conserving134
Electrically operated windows67
Electronic Climate Control82, 83, 84
Emergency flashers64
Emergency Locking Retractor32
Emergency towing151, 152, 153
Emission inspection readiness206
Engine
specifications259
starting140
Engine compartment overview208
Engine oil
changing209
specifications257, 258
warning lights51
Environment7
F
Federal Clean Air Act204
Fluid specifications256
Fog lights front/rear55
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Front airbag system18, 19, 20
Front passenger's side airbag, disabling21, 22, 23
Front seats
easy entry function91
electrically operated92, 93
heated84
manual adjustment90
power91
whiplash protection system26, 27
Fuel filler cap6
Fuel filler door6, 56, 137
unlocking manually56
Fuel gauge47
fuel level warning light50
Fuel requirements136, 137
Fuses224 - 230
G
Gasoline requirements137
Generator warning light51
Glove compartment103
locking124
Gross vehicle weight177, 255
H
Hand brake (parking brake)65
Hard top94 - 99
Hazard warning flashers64
Headlights55
high beam flash57
switching between high/low beam57
washers60
Heated front seats84
Home safe lighting57, 72
Home Link Universal Transceiver73 - 76
Hood opening207
I
Ignition switch139
Immobilizer112, 140
Infant seats35
Inflatable curtain25
Inflation pressure checking170, 171
Inflation pressure tables
Canadian models173
US models172
Information symbol54
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Rear window defroster84
Rearview mirror68, 69
Recalls, child restraints41
Recirculation (climate system)83
Refueling136, 137, 138
Registering child restraints41
Remote control112
approach lighting113
functions113
key blade115
replacing the battery113
Reporting safety defects
Canada13
USA12
Retractable hard top94 - 99
Roadside assistance263
Roll-over protection system28
S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada13
USA12
Seat belts14
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor32
reminder16
reminder light51
use during pregnancy15
Seats90 - 93
front91
Service locking117
Shiftlock6, 140
override146
Side impact protection airbags24
Sirius satellite radio241, 242, 243
Ski hatch109
Snow chains180
Snow tires180
Sound settings235
Spare tire183
Stability system149, 150
Start inhibitor112, 140
Starting the engine140
Steering wheel
adjustment64
keypad235
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