key VOLVO XC70 2004 User Guide

2004 VOLVO XC70
A chime will sound if the key is left in the ignition and the driver's d\
oor is opened.
* The gear selector must be in the (P)ark position.
** Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will increase b\
attery drain.
Turn signals
1 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signal\
s by
moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The\
lever will return to the neutral
position when released.
2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns.
3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will \
be on until the lever is
released.
NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a bur\
ned-out turn signal bulb.

pg. 37 Windshield/tailgate wipers/washers

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WARNING!
l Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hills, also\
turn the front wheels
toward the curb.
l The indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the pa\
rking brake is applied only
slightly. Be sure to pull the lever up sufficiently.

Front auxiliary socket


Rear auxiliary socket (option)
Auxiliary sockets
These 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as\
cellular telephones, etc. The key
must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function\
.
The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are\
available at your Volvo retailer.
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NOTE: The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use.
Ashtrays
Volvo cars in North America do not have an ashtray in the front seat as \
standard equipment. If you want
to have an ashtray in the front seat, please contact your Volvo retailer\
.

pg. 40 Electrically operated windows

Electrically operated windows
The electrically operated windows are controlled by buttons in the arm r\
ests. The ignition switch must
be ON * (ignition key in position I, II or the engine running) for the\
electrically operated windows to
function.
To lower: Press down the front edge of the button to the first detent ("stop").\

To raise: Lightly pull up the front edge of the button to the first detent ("sto\
p").
* The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignitio\
n has been switched off as long as
neither of the front doors has been opened.
Auto up/down function (front doors only):
Either front door window can be opened or closed automatically.
Auto down: Press the front part of the button as far down as possible and release i\
t immediately. To
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stop the window at any time, pull the button up.
Auto up: Pull the front part of the button up as far as possible and release it i\
mmediately. To stop the
window at any time, press the button down.
NOTE: The power windows in the front seat have an overload protecting circuit \
breaker which reverses
movement of the power windows to their starting points, if they are obst\
ructed in any way. Thereafter
the windows will operate normally again. WARNING!
l Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
l Make sure that childrens' hands are clear before raising the
windows.
l Never leave children unattended in the car.

Cutout switch for rear windows
The electrically operated rear door windows can be disabled by a switch \
located on the driver's door (see
illustration).
If the LED in the switch is OFF: The rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the buttons on
the rear door armrests or with the buttons on the driver's door armrest.\
If the LED in the switch is ON: The rear door windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons
on the driver's door armrest.

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Electrically operated sideview mirrors
The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.
Driver's side: Press the L switch (an LED in the switch will light up) to activate th\
e adjustment control
and then use this control to adjust the driver's door mirror.
Passenger's door: Press the R switch (an LED in the switch will light up) and then use t\
he adjustment
control to adjust the passenger's door mirror.
After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (\
the LED will go out) to deactivate
the adjustment control.
Remote central locking and sideview mirror memory
If you lock the car and later unlock it with the same remote control and open the driver's door, the
sideview mirrors will automatically move to the position they were in wh\
en you left the car. This feature
will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters (\
up to 3) that you use with your
car.
This feature will not function if you lock your car with the key. WARNING!
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in \
the wide-angle sideview
mirror are closer than they appear to be.


pg. 42 Power moonroof (option)

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Power moonroof
To operate the moonroof, turn the ignition key to position I or II, or s\
tart the engine.
The moonroof can be operated in two ways:
A. Tilt position
B. Sliding moonroof
A. Tilt position
Open: With the moonroof closed, push up the rear edge of the switch (positio\
n 5 in the illustration in the
center column).
Close: Pull down and hold the rear edge of the switch (position 6 in the illu\
stration below) until the
moonroof has closed completely. Ventilation position
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pg. 57 Front seats
Electrically operated seats - general information
Adjusting the front seats:
Passengers's seat: 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 36).
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 automatically 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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Auxiliary seat (option)
If all the seats are occupied, a rear-facing auxiliary seat in the cargo\
area can be used. This seat is
designed for two children, each weighing between 50 - 88 lbs. (23 - 40 \
kg) with a total seat capacity of
176 lbs. (80 kg) and up to 55 inches (140 cm) in height.
Raising
Remove the cargo area cover, if installed, from the car. Raise the backr\
est section forward until it locks
in place.
Flip the seat cushion over.
Lowering
Flip the seat cushion back into storage position.
Pull the release handle and lower the backrest to storage position. WARNING!
l If your car is equipped with an auxiliary seat (option or accessory), \
the tailgate must be fitted with
a lock cylinder. Unlocking from the outside can then be carried out in t\
he usual way (key in driver's
door and/or remote control) and also by using the key in the tailgate. \
l Both rear seat backrests must be up when the auxiliary seat is being use\
d. Do not use a booster
cushion or child seat in conjunction with the auxiliary seat.
l The luggage net should be retracted and the child safety lock in the tai\
lgate should be open to allow
access to the cargo area.
NOTE: If you have locked the car with the remote control and if you then after\
wards use a key in the
tailgate's lock cylinder (certain models) to unlock the tailgate only,\
the alarm will sound. See
page 80 for
information on turning off a sounding alarm.
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Extra handgrip
The Volvo XC70 is equipped with an extra handgrip on the front passenger\
's side. This handgrip can be
used for added support when travelling on unpaved roads, etc.

pg. 74 Interior lighting

Courtesy light
The courtesy light can be turned on or off by pressing the button. The l\
ight also has a timer function
which turns the light on for 30 seconds if:
l You unlock the car from the outside with the key or remote control.
l You switch off the ignition (turn the key to position 0).
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The courtesy light stays on for 10 minutes if one of the doors is left open after the car is unlocked.
The courtesy light switches off if:
l The engine is started.
l The car is locked from the outside with the key or remote control.
The interior courtesy light can be switched on or off at any time by pre\
ssing the center button in the
panel above the rearview mirror. When switched on with the engine off, t\
he light will stay on for 10
minutes. When switched on with the engine running, the light will stay o\
n indefinitely. The light may be
switched off at any time by pressing the center button a second time.
The courtesy light timer periods can be changed. Consult your Volvo reta\
iler.
Overriding the Interior Courtesy Lights
Normally if a car door is left open with the engine turned off, the inte\
rior courtesy light will stay on for
10 minutes.
If a car door is left open or the interior courtesy lights are turned on\
while the engine is left running, the
interior courtesy lights will stay on indefinitely.
At times, you may wish to be assured that the courtesy lights will stay \
off regardless of door or tailgate
position.
To switch off the interior and tailgate courtesy lights indefinitely, pr\
ess and hold the center button in the
panel above the rearview mirror for 3 seconds. The courtesy lights will \
go off and remain off until the
center button is pressed again.

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