tow VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
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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The upper right-hand corner of the rearview mirror has an integrated dis\
play 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 i\
s required, the character C appears in the
mirror's display.
The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The compass is initially se\
t for the zone to which the car was delivered,
and should always be adjusted if the car is driven to a new magnetic zon\
e. A "C" will be displayed if calibration
becomes necessary.
70 02 Instruments and controls
Mirrors
To calibrate the compass:
1. Stop the car in a large, open area, away from traffic.
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5. Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER.
To exit the menu:
l Press EXIT (C).
Available settings
Lock confirmation light
When the car is locked/unlocked with the remote control, the direction i\
ndicators can be selected to flash to confirm
the action. The alternatives On/Off are available for both locking and u\
nlocking.
Autolock
When the car starts to move, the doors and trunk can be locked automatic\
ally. The alternatives On/Off are available.
NOTE
Pulling the handle twice on a door unlocks and opens that
door.
Unlock
There are two alternatives for unlocking:
l Global (All doors)
Unlocks all doors and the trunk with one press on the remote control.
l Two Step (Two-stage unlocking)
This alternative unlocks the driver's door with one press on the remote \
control. A second press unlocks the passenger's
door and the trunk.
73 02 Instruments and controls
Personal settings
Approach lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's light\
s will remain on when the Approach light button
on the central locking system's remote control is pressed. Intervals of \
30/60/90 seconds may be selected. See
page 109
for more information.
Home safe lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's light\
s will remain on when the high beam lever on
the steering column is pulled toward the wheel with the ignition switche\
d off. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds may be
selected. See
page 57 for information on using this function.
Information
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For information about how to make these settings, see the Personal setti\
ngs section on page 72.
81 03 Climate
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.
82 03 Climate
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
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WARNING
l The power retractable hard top must not be obstructed in any way when it\
is being operated. Always
have an unobstructed view of the power retractable hard top when it is i\
n motion. See also the decal on
the trunk divider.
l Anyone near the vehicle should be well clear of the power retractable ha\
rd top's moving parts before
it is operated.
l Children must never be allowed to play with the power retractable hard t\
op control buttons.
l Do not leave the power retractable hard top motionless longer than neces\
sary while it is being
operated
l Do not leave the key in the ignition if there are children in the vehicl\
e.
93 04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
Trunk divider
The purpose of the trunk divider is to indicate the amount of cargo that\
can be stowed in the trunk without
affecting movement of the power retractable hard top.
To open, grasp the handle and lift.
To close, pull the trunk divider rearward.
Be sure to close the trunk divider completely so that it locks in place \
on both the right and left sides.
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Power retractable hard top
Temporary cover
The cover should only be used if the power retractable hard top is down \
and cannot be raised. It should be
placed over the car so that the shock-cord attaching points are on the u\
nderside.
To install the cover
1. Raise all windows.
2. Take out the cover (stowed in the compartment in the rear side of th\
e ski hatch in the center of the rear
seat backrest), remove it from the bag and unfold it.
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The center section of the rear seat backrest can be opened to create spa\
ce for carrying long, light objects
(max. length 6.5 ft/2 meters, max. weight 55 lbs/25 kg). To do so, the\
center section (cushion) of the rear
seat backrest must be removed, the tire repair kit (if the vehicle is s\
o equipped) must be removed and
stowed in the trunk, and the plastic hatch in the trunk must be opened.
Removing the center backrest cushion
Pull the strap at the upper edge of the cushion, pull it forward, and li\
ft it out.
Opening the plastic hatch
From the trunk, press the catches in the two holes in the hatch (A in t\
he illustration) toward each other to
release the hatch, and fold it down.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional ski bag, the bag's zipper m\
ust be opened from the
passenger's compartment in order to insert objects through the ski hatch\
.
Replacing the backrest cushion
Begin by guiding the lower section of the cushion into place. Then press\
the upper section of the cushion
into place.
NOTE
This cushion is locked in place when the vehicle is locked with the remo\
te control. See
page
112.
Securing long objects
Long objects should be secured with one of the rear seat belts.
l Wrap the belt once around the object and lock the belt in the retractor \
as usual.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional ski bag, pass the seat belt\
through the bag's handle before
fastening the seat belt.


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116 05 Locks and alarm
Opening the trunk from the inside
Opening the trunk from the inside
U.S. models only
The car is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk \
lid, which can be used in an emergency situation to open the
trunk from the inside.
l Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid.
l After use, the handle must be pushed back into its original position bef\
ore the trunk can be closed.
117 05 Locks and alarm
Alarm
The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the car is locked with the rem\
ote control, or if a front lock button is depressed.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the ca\
r. The following conditions will trigger the alarm:
l The hood is forced open.
l The trunk is forced open.
l A door is forced open.
l The ignition switch is tampered with.
l An attempt is made to start the car with a non-approved key (a key not \
coded to the car's ignition).
l If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipp\
ed with the optional movement sensor).
l The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional in\
clination sensor)
l The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
l The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed.
NOTE
The alarm system functions in the same way, regardless of whether the po\
wer retractable hard top is raised or
lowered.
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120 06 Starting and driving
General information
122
Fuel requirements
125
Ignition switch, Steering wheel lock
128
Starting the vehicle
129
Manual transmission
131
Automatic transmission
132
Shiftlock override
135
Brake system
136
Stability system
138
Front/rear park assist
140
Towing
142
Jump starting
145
Towing a trailer
146
Detachable trailer hitch
148
Transporting loads
149
121 06 Starting and driving
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122 06 Starting and driving
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:
l Bring the engine to normal operating temperature 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.
l Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle for driving short distances. \
This does not allow the engine
to reach normal operating temperature.
l Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
l Use the transmission's Drive (D) position as often as possible and avo\
id using kickdown.
l Do not exceed posted speed limits.
l Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the vehicle.
l Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tir\
es are cold).
l Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
l At highway driving speeds, fuel consumption will be lower with the air c\
onditioning on and the
windows closed than with the air conditioning off and the windows open. \
l Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you le\
arn how to drive more
economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
l Dirty air cleaner
l Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
l Dragging brakes
l Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard\
maintenance intervals.
Avoid overheating the engine
Do not drive at engine speeds above 4,500 rpm if you tow a trailer in hi\
lly areas. This could cause the
engine oil to overheat.
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