brake VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain models)

If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with t\
he turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, one of the turn signals on the trailer or on the c\
ar are not functioning properly.
2. Parking brake applied

Parking brake applied This light is on when the parking brake (hand bra\
ke) is applied. The parking brake lever is
situated between the front seats. Always pull up this lever as far as po\
ssible when applying the parking brake.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second
symbol.
3. SRS warning light

If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for \
longer than approximately 10 seconds after the
car has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detecte\
d a fault in a seat belt lock or tensioner, a
front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the\
system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
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4. Oil pressure warning light1

If the light comes on while driving, stop the car, stop the engine immed\
iately, and check the engine oil level. If the oil
level is normal and the light stays on after restart, have the car towed\
to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo
service technician. After hard driving, the light may come on occasional\
ly when the engine is idling. This is normal,
provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.
5. Seat belt reminder
See page 16 for detailed information.
6. Generator warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging sys\
tem checked by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
7. Brake failure warning light

If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop the car as quickly\
as possible in a safe place, open the hood, and
check
1 On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressur\
e. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information
display, see also
page 192.
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Symbols - instrument panel
the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See page 190 for the location of the reservoir.
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NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second
symbol.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message \
is
displayed in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician and have the brake system inspected.
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "BRAKE FAILURE - SERVICE URGENT" message
is displayed in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician and have the brake system inspected.

If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could\
indicate a fault in the brake
system. In this case:
1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further action is required and the \
car can be driven.
4. If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted, switch \
off the engine again and check the brake fluid
level. See
page 190 for the location of the reservoir.
Door open warning
The driver will be alerted if either door, the hood, or the trunk lid ar\
e open or ajar.
At low speeds

If the car is moving at a speed of less than approximately 4 m.p.h. (7 \
km/h), the Information symbol in the instrument
panel will light up and a message will be shown in the information displ\
ay indicating which door(s), etc is not
completely closed.
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CRUISE will appear in the function display. The currently set speed is stored \
in the system's memory.
Cruise control is also automatically disengaged:
l If the speed drops below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) when driving u\
phill.
l When the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
l If the gear selector is moved to position N.
l During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.
l If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for m\
ore than 1 minute.
Returning to the set speed

Press the button to resume the previously set speed.
Disengaging cruise control
Cruise control can also be disengaged by:
l Pressing the CRUISE button (CRUISE ON will no longer be shown in the function display).
l Putting the gear selector in Neutral (N).
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on we\
t or slippery roads. Cruise control may not
maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
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Right-side steering wheel keypad
Steering wheel keypad
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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 bec\
ome a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again t\
o turn off the flashers.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, de\
pending on where you
live.
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Parking brake
Parking brake (hand brake)
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The parking brake lever is located between the front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will light up even if the parking brake has only bee\
n partially
applied.
When applying the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstil\
l.
4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever must be pulled more fir\
mly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear (f\
or manual transmission) or P (for automatic
transmission).
Parking on a hill
l If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they po\
int away from the curb.
l If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they \
point toward the curb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button at the end of the lever \
and lower the lever completely.
WARNING
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Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to its full
extent.
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12-volt sockets
12-volt sockets
The 12-volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories such as ce\
llular telephones, etc. The key must be in
position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
Ashtrays/cigarette lighter
The auxiliary socket can also be used for a cigarette lighter and ashtra\
ys, which are available as accessories. Please
contact your Volvo retailer
1.
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The driver's and passenger's seats can be adjusted in a number of ways t\
o provide a comfortable driving
and sitting position.
1. Forward-rearward: Pull the lever up and slide the seat to the positio\
n of your choice.
2. Use this control to raise or lower the front edge of the seat cushion\
.
3. Use this control to raise or lower the rear edge of the seat cushion.\
4. Turn this knob (option on some passenger's seats) to adjust the fir\
mness of the lumbar support
1.
5. Turn this knob to adjust the backrest tilt.
6. Control panel for power seats.
WARNING
l Do not adjust the seat while driving.
l The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed
fully.
l Position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
1Also applies to the optional power seat.
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Front seats
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1. Adjust the seat and door mirrors to the desired position.
2. When you leave the car, lock it using the remote control.
3. The next time the driver's door is unlocked with the same remote cont\
rol and that door is opened within
2 minutes, the driver's seat and door mirrors will automatically move to\
the position that they were in
when the doors were most recently locked with the same remote control.
NOTE
The memory function in the remote control operates independently of the \
memory function in the
seat.
WARNING
l Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, childre\
n should never be left
unattended in the car.
l Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button o\
n the power seat control
panel.
l Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so tha\
t the brake pedal can be
depressed fully. In addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfo\
rt and control allow.
l The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the s\
eat is in motion.
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Power retractable hard top
Before raising and lowering the power retractable hard top
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Please observe the following information before operating the power retr\
actable hard top:
l There should be no objects on the power retractable hard top's cover.
l Remove all snow, ice or loose objects from the power retractable hard to\
p and trunk lid.
l The top should be dry before it is lowered.
CAUTION
If the power retractable hard top is lowered while it is wet, water may \
drip into the passenger
compartment or trunk
l There should be at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) of free space from the gr\
ound (distance A in the
illustration).
l There should be at least 8 inches (20 cm) of free space behind the veh\
icle (distance B in the illustration
in the center column).
l The ambient temperature should be above 14°F (-10°C).
l The trunk divider (see page 93) must be closed.
l The trunk must be closed.
l The vehicle must be at a standstill and the brake pedal must be pressed.\
Volvo also recommends the following:
l The vehicle should be parked outdoors, on level ground.
l Raising or lowering the power retractable hard top should preferably be \
done in one, continuous
operation.
l If the vehicle is parked outdoors, the engine should be idling to help a\
void battery drain.
CAUTION
If the instructions on these pages are not followed, damage to the power\
retractable hard top's
mechanism may occur.
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