VOLVO XC70 2003 Manual Online
Manufacturer: VOLVO, Model Year: 2003, Model line: XC70, Model: VOLVO XC70 2003Pages: 257, PDF Size: 5.33 MB
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2003 VOLVO XC70
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Chapter 4 - Interior
pg. 55 Interior
Front seats (electrically operated) 56
Front seats (manually operated) 58
Storage compartments 59
Storage compartment, front 60
Rear seat and cargo area 63
Spare tire 72
Auxiliary seat in cargo area, Extra handgrip -
XC70 73
Interior lighting 74
pg. 56 Front seats
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Electrically operated front seats (option)
From the time the driver's door is unlocked, the driver's seat can be ad\
justed with the ignition off during
a 10 minute period, if the door remains opened. If the door is closed, the seat can be adjusted for 40
seconds.
1 - Power seat control panel
2 - Lumbar support
Turn the control for softer or firmer lumbar support.
Move the seat as far rearward as possible for easiest access to the lumb\
ar support control.
Electrically operated seats with memory function (option)*
Power seat control panel
A Front edge of seat (raise/lower)
B Forward - rearward
C Rear edge of seat (raise/lower)
D Backrest tilt
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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.
Programming the memory
Three seat positions can be programmed. To program a seat position:
1 Adjust the seat to the desired position.
2 Hold down the MEM button.
3 While holding down the MEM button, press button 1 to program the curren\
t position of the seat.
Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way. To move the seat to a\
programmed position, press
and hold down button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat moves to the preset positi\
on and stops.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button i\
s released before the seat has
reached the programmed position.
NOTE: The seat has an overload protector which engages if an object blocks the\
movement of the seat.
If this happens, remove the object and wait 20 seconds before operating \
the seat again.
* This option is only available on the driver's seat.
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pg. 57 Front seats
Electrically operated seats - general information
Adjusting the front seats:
The passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in posi\
tion I or II.
Driver's seat: The driver's seat can be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I o\
r II (see
page 35).
However, it can also be adjusted:
l Within 40 seconds after the ignition has been switched off (even if the\
key has been removed from the
ignition switch).
l Within 40 seconds after the driver's door has been unlocked with the key\
or remote control and
opened. The key does not have to be in the ignition switch during this p\
eriod.
Remote keyless entry system and driver's seat
The remote control transmitter also controls the electrically operated d\
river's seat in the following way:
l Adjust the seat to your preferences.
l When you leave your car, lock it using the remote control.
l The next time you unlock the driver's door with the same remote control(the one you used to lock the
doors with) and open the driver's door, the driver's seat will automati\
cally move to the position in which
you left it.
The seat will move to this position even if someone else has adjusted it\
since you last unlocked the car
with the same remote control.
NOTE:
l This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control tr\
ansmitters (up to 3) that you
use with your car.
l This feature will not function if you lock your car with the key.
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Folding front seat backrest
The passenger seat backrest can be folded down to the horizontal positio\
n for carrying long loads. To
fold down the backrest:
l Move the seat as far rearward as possible
l Adjust the backrest tilt to the most upright position
l Lift the catches on the lower rear side of the backrest
l Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward
l Move the seat as far forward as possible
WARNING!
Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secur\
e the load to help prevent
shifting during sudden stops.
pg. 58 Front seats
Manual height adjustment - front seat
The front edges of the driver and passenger seat cushions can be adjuste\
d to seven different settings and
the rear edges to nine different settings.
Lever (A) - adjusting the front edge of the seat.
Lever (B) - adjusting the rear edge of the seat.
Manual front-rear adjustment
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The seat can be moved forward or rearward by pulling up on the front-rea\
r adjustment bar.
Check that the seat is securely locked into position after adjusting. WARNING!
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.
pg. 59 Storage compartments
Clip for toll booth tickets, etc.
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WARNING!
Make sure that no hard, sharp or heavy objects lie on or in any of the s\
torage places where they might
cause injury during heavy braking.
Ashtray (option)
To empty the ashtrays:
Front seat, open the ashtray, pull out the insert. Rear seat, as above. \
Cup holders
Some models are equipped with cup holders for the front and rear seat oc\
cupants. You can also use the
center console's storage compartment for cassette tapes, CD's etc.
Coin compartment (option)
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To remove the coin compartment: Press the middle of the compartment whil\
e pulling it straight up.
Storage compartment and armrest
Inside the armrest there is a storage compartment which you may use for \
different personal accessories.
The armrest's lid is twofold.
To open only the upper lid: press the locking mechanism underneath the u\
pper lid and fold the lid
backwards to desired position.
To open the upper and lower lid: lift the lid from underneath upwards an\
d fold to desired position.
pg. 60 Cup holders, Glove compartment
Cup holder in the center console for rear seat passengers
(XC70 only)
This cup holder is only available on the XC70 with a 3-section rear seat\
.
l To use the cup holder, open the cover on the center console and fold it \
rearward. The cup holder and
the cover open together.
l The cup holder and the cover can be closed separately.
NOTE: If the cup holder is subjected to weights above approximately 12 lbs (\
5 kg), it will fold down
slightly to help prevent damage to the hinges.
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Storage in the glove compartment
The glove compartment has storage spaces designed specifically to hold c\
redit cards, pens, and pencils.
pg. 61 Storage compartments, front, Coat hanger
Pen holder on the center console
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Coat hanger
Use the coat hanger for clothes of normal weight.
pg. 62 Folding Table in rear seat
Folding Table (option)
Pull the tab and fold the table section forward.
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