rear view mirror VOLVO V70 2008 Owners Manual
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Disabling the passenger's side front airbag
Volvo recommends that ALL  occupants (adults and  children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be  seated in the
back seat of any  vehicle with a  front  passenger  side airbag, and  be  properly restrained  for their size and  weight. See
also the child safety recommendations on page 33
.
The Occupant Weight  Sensor (OWS) is designed to meet  the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (FMVSS)  208 and  is designed to disable (will not inflate) the passenger's  side front  airbag under certain
conditions.
The OWS works  with sensors  that are part of the front  passenger's  seat and  seat belt. The sensors  are designed to
detect the presence of a  properly seated occupant and  determine if the passenger's  side front  airbag should be  enabled
(may inflate) or disabled (will not inflate).
The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the passenger's  side front  airbag when:
 the front  passenger's  seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in the front  seat,
 the system determines that an  infant is present in a  rear-facing infant seat that is installed according  to the
manufacturer's instructions,
 the system determines that a  small child is present in a  forward-facing child restraint that is installed according  to
the manufacturer's instructions,
 the system determines that a  small child is present in a  booster  seat,
 a  front  passenger  takes his/her weight off of the seat for a  period of time,
 a  child or a  small person occupies the front  passenger's  seat.
The OWS uses a  PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp which  will illuminate and  stay on to remind you that the
passenger's  side front  airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is located in the overhead
console, near the base of the rearview mirror.
 NOTE 
When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 seconds while the system performs
a  self -diagnostic test.
However, if a  fault is detected in the system:
 The OWS indicator light will stay on
 The SRS warning light (see page 18) will come on and  stay on
 The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT  will be  displayed in the information display.
 WARNING 
If a  fault in the system is detected and  indicated as described, be  aware  that the passenger's  side front  airbag will not
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 WARNING 
A child seat should never be  used in the front  passenger  seat of any  vehicle with a  front  passenger  airbag - not even
if the "Passenger airbag off"  symbol  near the rear-view  mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupant
Weight  Sensor). If the severity of an  accident were  to cause the airbag to inflate, this  could lead to serious injury or
death to a  child seated in this  position.
 WARNING 
Always refer  to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for detailed information on securing the restraint.
35 01 Safety
Child restraint systems
 WARNING 
 When not in use, keep the child restraint system secured or remove it from  the passenger  compartment to help
prevent it from  injuring passengers in the event of a  sudden stop or collision.
 A small child's  head represents a  considerable part of its  total weight and  its  neck is still  very weak. Volvo
recommends that children up to age 4 travel, properly restrained,  facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recommends
that children should ride rearward facing, properly restrained,  as long as possible.
36 01 Safety
Infant seats
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 WARNING 
A child seat should never be  used in the front  passenger  seat of any  vehicle with a  front  passenger  airbag - not even
if the "Passenger airbag off"  symbol  near the rear-view  mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupant
Weight  Sensor). If the severity of an  accident were  to cause the airbag to inflate, this  could lead to serious injury or
death to a  child seated in this  position.
37 01 Safety
Infant seats
4. Pull the shoulder  section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt's  automatic  locking function.
5. Press the infant seat firmly in place, let the seat belt retract and  pull it taut. A sound from  the seat belt retractor's
automatic  locking function will be  audible  at this  time and  is normal. The seat belt should now be  locked in place.
 NOTE 
The locking retractor  will automatically  release when the seat belt is unbuckled and  allowed to retract fully.
6. Push  and  pull the infant seat to ensure that it is held securely in place by the seat belt.
 WARNING 
It should not be  possible to move the child restraint more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in any  direction.
The infant seat can be  removed by unbuckling the seat belt and  letting it retract completely.
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40 01 Safety
Convertible  seats
 WARNING 
A child seat should never be  used in the front  passenger  seat of any  vehicle with a  front  passenger  airbag - not even
if the "Passenger airbag off"  symbol  near the rear-view  mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupant
Weight  Sensor). If the severity of an  accident were  to cause the airbag to inflate, this  could lead to serious injury or
death to a  child seated in this  position.
41 01 Safety
Booster cushions
Securing a booster cushion
1. Booster cushions are recommended for children who have outgrown convertible seats.
2. Place the booster  cushion in the rear seat of the vehicle.
3. With the child properly seated on the booster  cushion, attach the seat belt to or around the cushion according  to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch  plate  into the buckle (lock) until a  distinct  click  is audible.
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driver's door is opened.
The function can be  activated/deactivated  under Car  key  memory  Seat & mirror positions. For a  description  of the
menu system, see page 125
.
Tilting the door mirrors  when parking (option)
The door mirrors  can be  tilted down to help give the driver to a  better view  along the sides of the vehicle, for example
when parallel parking.
To activate this  function, select reverse  gear and  press either the L  or R mirror control button to tilt the mirror down.
The door mirror will reset to its  normal position:
 after 10 seconds when reverse  is disengaged and  the car remains stopped.
 immediately when reverse  is disengaged and  the vehicle's forward speed exceeds approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
 immediately if you press the corresponding L  or R button again.
 when the engine is turned off.
 when the side mirrors  are folded in.
 NOTE 
Only one  mirror can be  tilted down at a  time.
Automatic retraction when locking
When the vehicle is locked/unlocked with the remote key  the door mirrors  are automatically  retracted/extended.
The function can be  activated/deactivated  under Car  settings 
Retract mirrors
102 03 Your driving  environment
Mirrors
when locking. For a  description  of the menu system, see page 125.
Resetting to neutral
Mirrors that have been moved out of position by an  external force must  be  electrically  reset to the neutral position for
electric  retracting/extending to work.
 Retract the mirrors  with the L  and  R buttons.
 Fold them out again with the L  and  R buttons.
The mirrors  are now reset in neutral position.
Home safe and approach lighting
The light on the door mirrors  comes on when approach lighting or home safe lighting is selected, see page 94
.
Rear window and door mirror  defrosters
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Use the defroster to quickly remove misting  and  ice from  the rear window and  the door mirrors.
Press the button once to start simultaneous rear window and  door mirror defrosting. The light in the button indicates
that the function is active. Defrosting is deactivated automatically  and  its  duration is controlled by the outside
temperature.
The rear window is demisted/de-iced automatically  if the vehicle is started in an  outside temperature lower than +  7
°C.
Defrosting can be  selected under Climate settings 
Auto. rear defroster. Select  between On  or Off.
Interior rearview mirror
Auto-dim function
An integrated sensor reacts to headlights from  following traffic  and  automatically  reduces glare in the mirror.
103 03 Your driving  environment
Power moonroof
Power moonroof (option on certain markets only)
The moonroof  controls are located in the ceiling console near the rearview mirror. The moonroof  can be  opened
vertically and  horizontally. The vehicle's must  be  in ignition mode I  or II for the moonroof  to be  operated.
Sliding  moonroof
 Opening,  automatic
 Opening,  manual
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The navigation button can be  used instead of ENTER and  EXIT when navigating the menu hierarchy. The right arrow
is equal to ENTER  and  the left arrow to EXIT .
The menu options  are numbered and  can also be  selected directly with the numerical keypad (1-9 only).
125 04 Comfort and driving  pleasure
Menus and messages
Menu overview
Car  key  memory
    
Seat & mirror positions
Car  settings
    
Fold mirr. when locking (option on certain markets only)
    
Collision warning settings (option)
    
Light settings
    
Lock settings
    
Reduced guard
1
    Parking camera  settings (accessory)
    
Steering force level  (option)
    
Information
Climate settings
    
Automatic blower adjust
    
Recirculation timer
    
Auto. rear defroster
Reset climate  settings
1Certain  models
Main menu AM
Audio settings
2
    Sound stage
    
 Equalizer, front
    
Equalizer, rear
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Sensor location
 The sunlight sensor is located on the top side of the dashboard.
 NOTE 
The sunlight sensor monitors which  side of the car that is most  exposed to sunlight. This can mean that the
temperature may differ between the right and  left-side air vents, even if the temperatures set for both sides of the
passenger  compartment are the same.
 The temperature sensor for the passenger  compartment is located below  the climate  control panel.
 The outside temperature sensor is located on the door mirror.
 The humidity sensor (option) is located in the interior  rearview mirror.
 NOTE 
Do not cover or block the sensors  with clothing or other objects.
Side windows and moonroof
To ensure that the air conditioning works  optimally, the side windows, and  the optional moonroof  should be  closed.
Fog on the inside  of the windows
The defroster function should be  used to remove fog or mist from  the inside of the windows. Keeping the windows
clean with a  commercially available window washing spray will also help prevent fogging or misting.
Vents  in the parcel shelf
 NOTE 
The air vents at the rear of the parcel  shelf  should never be  obstructed.
Temporary shut-off of the air conditioning
The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acceleration or when driving uphill with a  trailer.
This may result in a  temporary increase in cabin temperature.
Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake  grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.
Climate system maintenance
Special  tools  and  equipment are required to maintain and  carry out repairs on the climate  system. Work of this  type
should only be  done  by a  trained and  qualified Volvo service technician.
Refrigerant
Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a  CFC-free refrigerant - R134a.
This substance
129 04 Comfort and driving  pleasure
Climate system
will not deplete the ozone layer. The air conditioning system contains 1.8 lbs (800 g) of R134a. The systems uses PAG
oil.
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driving style.
150 04 Comfort and driving  pleasure
Trip computer
Resetting
1. Select  Average  speed or Average  fuel consumption .
2. Press and  hold RESET  for approx. 1 second to reset the selected function. If RESET  is kept depressed  for at 3 three
seconds, Average  speed and  Average  fuel consumption are reset simultaneously.
151 04 Comfort and driving  pleasure
Compass
Operation
The upper right corner of the rearview mirror has an  integrated display that shows  the compass  direction in which  the
vehicle is pointing. Eight different  directions  are shown with the abbreviations: N  (north), NE (north  east), E  (east), SE
(southeast), S  (south), SW (southwest),  W (west) and  NW  (northwest).
The compass  is displayed automatically  when the vehicle is started or in ignition mode II . To switch the compass
on/off  use a  pen  or similar object  and  press in the button on the rear side of the mirror.
Calibration
The compass  may need to be  calibrated  if, for example, the vehicle is driven into a  new magnetic zone. The characters
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2 0 0 8
VOLVO V70
282 Index
12-volt sockets 188, 189
A
Accessory installation  warning7
Active Bi -Xenon® headlights90
Active chassis system155
Active yaw control153
Adaptive cruise control158-161
Air conditioning132
Air distribution130
Air distribution table135
Air vents130
Airbags
  
disconnecting the front  passenger's  side 22-24
  front19- 21
  inflatable curtain27
  side impact25
Alarm system 66-68
All Wheel Drive114
Anti-freeze194, 226
Anti-lock brake system115
  warning light75
Approach  lighting 54, 95
Audio system
  
audio functions 139
  CD player/changer140, 141
  menu control137
  overview136
  radio functions143
  Sirius satellite radio145- 148
  sound settings139
  steering wheel keypad136
Auto brake (collision warning) 168
Auto-dim rearview mirror102
Automatic locking64
Automatic locking retractor33
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