tow VOLVO XC70 2004 User Guide
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High wiper speed 
3 Windshield wiper/washer, headlight wiper/washer (certain models). Pull\
 the lever toward you and 
release it. The wipers will make 2-3 sweeps across the windshield and he\
adlights (certain models) after 
the lever is released. 
"Single sweep" position: Move the lever slightly upward from the 0 position for one sweep of 
the wipers. The lever returns automatically to 0 when released. 
 
 
Tailgate wiper/washer
Tailgate washer/wiper
A - Intermittent wiping 
B - normal wiping 
To operate the tailgate washer: Move the lever forward to start the tailgate washer. 
Tailgate wiper and reverse gear
If the front wipers are on and the car is put into reverse gear, then th\
e tailgate wiper will go into 
intermittent wiping function*. 
If the tailgate wiper is already in normal wiping function, the normal w\
iping function will continue.
* Consult your Volvo retailer if you would like to have this function de\
activated.  
 
pg. 38 Warning flashers, Heated mirrors/rear window, Heated front seats 
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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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C Horizontal air flow 
D Vertical air flow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to demist.
In cold weather, close the air vents in the center of the dash to direct\
 as much air as possible toward the 
windows.  
Air flow
The air that is drawn into the passenger compartment is distributed from\
 14 ventilation points.  
 
Air vents in door pillars 
Air vents in door pillars
A Open 
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B Closed 
C Horizontal air flow 
D Vertical air flow
Direct the air vents toward the rear side windows to demist.
Direct the air vents toward the rear seat for the best heating/cooling e\
ffect.  
 
pg. 47 Climate control system - general information 
Condensation on the inside of the windows
Keeping the insides of the windows clean will help reduce the amount of \
condensation that forms on the 
windows. Use a commercial window cleaning agent to clean the windows. 
Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of \
snow. 
Cabin air filter
Replace the cabin air filter with a new one at the recommended intervals\
. Please refer to your Warranty 
and Service Records Information booklet, or consult your Volvo retailer \
for these intervals. The filter 
should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditi\
ons. The filter cannot be 
cleaned and therefore should always be replaced with a new one. 
Sensors
The sunlight sensor on the dashboard and passenger compartment temperatu\
re sensor in the ECC control 
panel should not be covered in any way as this could cause incorrect inf\
ormation to be sent to the ECC 
system. 
Parking the car in warm weather
If your car has been parked in the sun in warm weather, opening the wind\
ows and moonroof (option) for 
several minutes before driving will help release the warm air from the p\
assenger compartment. When 
the engine is running, close the windows and moonroof and use the recirc\
ulation function for several 
minutes to enable the air conditioning to cool the compartment as quickl\
y as possible. 
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pg. 63 Rear seat and cargo area 
 
 
Folding down an outboard head restraint
Extension of cargo area
The rear seat is in two sections and each section can be folded forward \
separately. 
Before the backrests are folded down: 
l     Adjust the front seat backrests into a more upright position if they are\
 excessively reclined. 
l     Pull the rear seat cushion strap and pull the cushion forward against th\
e front seat backrests. 
l     Fold down the outboard head restraint(s) by first pushing the restrain\
t sideways toward the center of 
the car, and then pressing it downward.  
 
Lowering the center head restraint
Center seat head restraint
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Steel grid
Steel grid (accessory)
To remove the steel grid:  
1. Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.  
2. Press and turn the knobs on opposite ends of the steel grid with a to\
rx screwdriver until the marks on 
the knobs are aligned with red dots (1 in the inset illustration above)\
.  
3. The steel grid is spring loaded. Push the grid toward the left (driv\
er's) side of the car to release it from 
the retaining bracket on the opposite side. Keep the grid straight when \
performing this step so that it 
does not become wedged in place.  
4 Pull the opposite end of the grid out the retaining bracket.  WARNING! 
When the steel grid is installed, make sure that the marks on the knobs \
are aligned with the green dots 
(2 in the inset illustration above), which indicates that the grid is \
locked in place. 
To install the steel grid, perform the steps in the reverse order.  
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Two types of keys are provided with your car; master keys and a service \
key. The master key, the 
remote control, and the central locking button may all be used to lock a\
nd unlock all of your car's locks. 
The service key operates the driver's door and the ignition switch. It w\
ill also fit the tailgate lock 
cylinder on models outfitted with a factory installed third seat. The se\
rvice key is intended to help deter 
unwanted entry into the glove compartment. 
Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door.  
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and the tailgate. 
One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks all doors a\
nd tailgate. 
Use the switch on the front door armrests to lock/unlock the car from th\
e inside. WARNING! 
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to t\
he occupants of the car in the 
event of an accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks"). \
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the car, the central lo\
cking system is designed 
to unlock the doors immediately if the key is left in the ignition switc\
h, the car is locked using the lock 
button on the door and the door is then closed. A sound from the lock will be audible at this time.
Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine i\
s running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transmitter. Th\
e code in the key is transmitted 
to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code st\
ored in the start inhibitor module. 
The car will start only with a properly coded key. If you misplace a key\
, take the other keys to an 
authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft measure. 
*This key operates only driver's door and ignition switch/steering wheel\
 lock. 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
 to the following condition: (1) 
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
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Exterior courtesy lights
Home Safe System
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the courtesy light\
ing function: 
l     Remove the key from the ignition switch. 
l     Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when \
activating the high beams). 
l     Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in t\
he sideview mirrors will now come 
on and remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds (the time interval is at your\
 discretion and can be changed by 
an authorized Volvo retailer).
Approach lighting
When approaching the car at night, press the yellow button in the centra\
l locking remote control (see 
illustration on 
page 77). This lights up the interior courtesy light, parking lights, license \
plate lights and 
the lights in the sideview mirrors. 
pg. 77 Remote keyless entry system 
 
Remote keyless entry system
Your car is equipped with two coded remote control transmitters with int\
egrated ignition keys called 
Key Integrated Remote (KIR). These transmitters use a radio frequency \
that will enable you to lock/
unlock all doors and the tailgate from a distance of 10-15 feet (3-5 me\
ters). 
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NOTE: Please be aware that if the tailgate is unlocked using the tailgate unlo\
ck button, opened, and 
closed again, it will remain unlocked and the alarm will not be rearmed. Press the lock button on the 
remote control to relock the tailgate and rearm the alarm.  
 
Central locking buttons
Central locking buttons
These buttons (located on the both front door armrests) can be used to\
 lock/unlock all doors and the 
tailgate and set the alarm. 
The rear passenger doors can also be locked and unlocked with the indivi\
dual lock buttons on each door.  
 
pg. 80 Alarm 
Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your car. When armed,\
 the alarm continuously 
monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will se\
t off the alarm: 
l     The hood is forced open. 
l     The tailgate is forced open. 
l     A door is forced open. 
l     The ignition switch is tampered with. 
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). 
Arming the alarm
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pg. 100 Emergency towing 
 
 
Front towing eyelet
Emergency towing
The towing eyelet is located in the tool bag, under the floor of the car\
go area, with the spare tire. This 
eyelet must be screwed into the positions provided on the right sides of\
 either the front or rear bumper 
(see illustration). To attach the towing eyelet: 
l     Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of the cover (A). 
l     Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand and then using the tire \
iron (B) until it is securely in 
place.
After the car has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and returned \
to the tool bag. Press the cover 
back into position.  
 
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