trip computer VOLVO XC70 2003 Owners Manual

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VOLVO XC70
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls


pg. 23 Instruments, switches and controls

Interior 24
Exterior 25
Instruments 26
Instrument panel 27
Indicator and warning lights 28
Text information window 30
Switches in the center console 31
Trip computer 32
Cruise control 33
Light switch panel 34
Steering wheel adjustment, Ignition switch/Steering wheel lock 35
Turn signals 36
Windshield wipers/washers 37
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear window, heated front
seats 38
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays 39
Electrically operated windows 40
Rearview/sideview mirrors 41
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3. Not in use
4. Stability Traction Control (STC)*/Dynamic Stability Traction Contro\
l (DSTC)**
Press this switch for at least half a second to turn the Spin Control (\
SC) function of the STC/DSTC system on
or off. An LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the system i\
s on. See
pages 20-21 for more
information on STC/DSTC. The SC function should be switched off if you, \
for any reason, temporarily have
to drive with tires of different dimensions (e.g., spare tire).
To help reduce the risk that the SC function is turned off inadvertently\
, the switch must be held in for at least
half a second to disable this function. " STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF" wil\
l be displayed in the text
window.
WARNING!
Please be aware that the car's handling characteristics may be affected \
if the Spin Control function is
switched off.
5. Not in use
6. This button is used to temporarily disconnect alarm sensors. See
page 79 for further information.
7. Not in use
8. Auxiliary socket
This 12 volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories such as c\
ellular telephones, etc. The ignition
key must be in position 1 (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to func\
tion.
NOTE: The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are\
available at your Volvo
retailer.
* Standard on all models except the T5 turbo.
** Standard on the T5 turbo, optional on all other models.
pg. 32 Trip computer (option)
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Trip computer
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in yo\
ur car and has four menus that can
be displayed in the text window.
l Driving distance on current fuel reserve
l Average fuel consumption
l Current fuel consumption
l Average speed
l Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)
NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the tri\
p computer function. If a
warning message is displayed in the text window while you are using the \
trip computer, you must
acknowledge the message by pressing button A. Press button A again to re\
turn to the trip computer function.
Trip computer controls and functions
The four* trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting control B \
one step at a time in either direction.
Twisting a fifth time** returns you to the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (current data will be erased from system\
memory) by pressing RESET (button
C).
1. Driving distance on current fuel reserve
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the f\
uel remaining in the tank. This
calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 12 mile\
s (20 km) of driving and the amount
of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading was taken. When the drivi\
ng distance on current fuel reserve is
less than 12 miles (20 km), "----" will be displayed in the text windo\
w.
2. Average fuel consumption
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip compu\
ter was reset (by pressing RESET,
button C). When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consump\
tion is stored and remains in system
memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
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3. Current fuel consumption
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings tak\
en once per second. When the car is
not moving, "----" will be displayed.
4. Average speed
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer\
was reset (by pressing RESET, button
C). When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is st\
ored and remains in system memory
until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
5. Current speed in miles per hour (Canadian models only)
This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of th\
e car's current speed from km/h to
mph.
*Five functions on Canadian models
**A sixth time on Canadian models



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lower with the air conditioning 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 othe\
rs are checked at the
standard Maintenance Service intervals.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions should use (D)rive as o\
ften as possible and
avoid using "kick-down" to help improve fuel economy. Vehicles equipped \
with manual transmissions
should use fifth gear at highway speeds. At other times, choose the high\
est gear that still allows smooth
acceleration.
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your car has a tendency to understeer, whic\
h means that the steering wheel
has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a\
bend. This ensures good
stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these p\
roperties can alter with the
vehicle load. The heavier the load on the rear of the vehicle (e.g., he\
avily loaded (max. 220 lbs, 100 kg)
cargo area or when towing a trailer, the less the tendency to understeer\
.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle hand\
ling. Therefore, check that the tires
are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. \
See "Tire pressure" section.
Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissib\
le axle loads are not
exceeded.

pg. 96 Points to remember
Cooling system
The risk for engine overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, \
when:
l Towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at wide open th\
rottle and low engine rpm.
l Stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after\
-boiling" can occur).
l To avoid overheating, the following rules should be followed: Do not dri\
ve for prolonged periods at
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Timing belt 132
Tire pressure
110
Tires
108 -111
Tires - changing
112, 113
Tool bag
72
Towing a trailer
101
Towing eyelet
99
Towing the car
99, 100
Trailer towing
101
Trailer weight - maximum
143
Transmission - automatic
90-94
Trip computer
32
Trip odometer
27
Turn signals
36
U
Uniform tire quality grading
111
Unlocking the tailgate
79
Upholstery - cleaning
128
V
Vanity mirror lights - replacing
124
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
142
Vehicle loading
110
Ventilation
46
Volvo On Call
149
Volumes (oils and fluids)
146
W
Warning flashers
38
Warning light - center
28
Warning lights
28, 29
Warranty
129
Washer fluid reservoir
133
Washer fluid solvent
104
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