VOLVO XC70 2007 Owners Manual

2007 Volvo XC70
Cup holders in the center console - V70
To remove the cup holders:
- Press the cup holder forward (1), while lifting the rear edge (2).\

- Move the cup holder rearward (3), into the groove under the sliding \
cover.
- Angle the front edge of the cup holder upward (4) and lift it out.
Return the cup holder to the storage space in the reverse order.
Cup holders in the center console - XC70
To remove the cup holders:
- Grasp the rear edge of the cup holder and press in the rear side to re\
lease the rear edge.
- Pull up the cup holder's rear edge and the lift it out.
Return the cup holder to the storage space in the reverse order.
NOTE: Avoid pinching the parking brake gaiter.
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Coat hanger
Use the coat hanger for light jackets, etc.
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Rear seat folding table (option)
Folding Table
Folding out the table:
- Pull the tab and fold the seat cushion forward.
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- Fold the center armrest forward.
- Fold out the table so that it rests on the seat cushion.
- Press to release the cup holder.
NOTE: It is not necessary to fold down the armrest if you only intend to use \
the cup holder.
Stowing the table:
- Close the cup holder(s).
- Fold the table section upward into place.
- Fold the arm under the table inward.
- Pull the release and fold the table section back in place.
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Extending the cargo area
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Rear seat backrest
To increase loading capacity, the angle of the rear seat backrest(s) c\
an be adjusted to two positions while
the backrest is in the upright position.
- Press the catch until the red mark is visible (B in the illustration \
above).
- Depending on the backrests' current angle, push or pull the backrest r\
earward/ forward to a new locked
position.
- Make sure that the backrest is secured in a locked position and that t\
he red mark is no longer visible (A
in the illustration above).
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The rear seat is split in two sections and each section can be folded fo\
rward separately.
Before folding the backrests down:
- Adjust the front seat backrests to a more upright position if they are\
excessively reclined.
- Fold down the outboard head restraint(s) by pulling the strap at the\
base of the head restraint as shown
in the inset illustration above.
- Pull the strap on the rear seat cushion and pull the cushion forward a\
gainst the front seat backrests.
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Adjusting the center head restraint
Models with a 2-section rear seat
Raise:
- Pull the head restraint up.
Lower:
- Hold down the release button behind the right head restraint support a\
nd press the head restraint down.
Models with a 3-section rear seat
Raise:
- Pull the head restraint up.
Lower:
- Pull the head restraint slightly forward and press down.
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WARNING!
l Please note that the lowest head restraint position is only intended for\
use when the backrest is to
be folded down, or when the seat is not occupied.
l The head restraint is intended to help protect the head/neck in a collis\
ion. Ensure that it is properly
adjusted for the occupant of the seat.
Folding the outboard backrests down
Models with 2 or 3-section rear seat
Press the backrest catch to the rear as shown in the illustration above,\
and tilt the backrest forward.
A. Catch in closed position.
B. Catch in open position.
Models with the optional 3-section rear seat
To fold down the center section of the backrest (without folding down e\
ither of the outboard sections):
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- Lower the head restraint (see previous page).
- Press the center section backrest catch to the rear and tilt the backr\
est forward.
(Contd. on next page)
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NOTE: Make sure that the holes in the plastic ferrules on the top of the back\
rest engage the hooks on
the bottom of the seat cushion.
When you later raise the backrest and seat cushion, the head restraints \
must be returned to their normal
positions.
WARNING!
l The red lock indicator is not visible when the backrest is correctly loc\
ked in place.
l The red lock indicator IS VISIBLE when the backrest is NOT locked in pos\
ition (see the
illustration on the previous page).
l The backrest must be securely locked when it is returned to the upright \
position. The word
"UNLOCKED" on the lock indicator should not be visible.
l When the rear seat is folded down, do not place heavy objects against th\
e backs of the front seats.
This places a severe strain on the folded down backrest of the rear seat\
.
l Be sure to secure cargo. Cargo must not be stacked higher than the top o\
f seat backs. This will
reduce the possibility of luggage, etc. becoming projectiles during sudd\
en maneuvers, rapid braking
or an accident.
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Removing the center backrest
Models with the optional 3-section rear seat
- Press the control at the top of the center section to the rear to rele\
ase the locking mechanism.
- Fold the backrest section slightly forward.
- Pull up on the handle at the upper rear side of the backrest (see ill\
ustration above) to release this
section of the backrest from the retaining bar at the base of the backre\
st.
- Lift out the backrest.
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Extending the cargo area
Using the center section as an armrest
The center section of the backrest can be reversed and used as an armres\
t.
- Remove the center backrest as described on
page 97.
- Turn the backrest so that the front side faces up (see illustration a\
bove).
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- Press the backrest back onto the retaining bar until it locks in place\
.
To return the backrest to its normal position, pull the handle (which i\
s now at the front, on the underside)
to release the backrest from the retaining bar. Return the backrest to t\
he normal position as described in
the right column.
Partition with storage pockets (accessory)
A partition with storage pockets is available as an accessory on V70 mod\
els with a 3- section rear seat.
This partition can help prevent objects in the cargo area from being thr\
own forward when the center
section of the backrest is not in the upright position.
Please refer to the installation instructions that are included with the\
partition or consult your Volvo
retailer.
Returning the center section of the backrest to its normal position
- Before the center section is put back in place, the right section of t\
he backrest must be locked in the
upright position.
- Replace the backrest by pressing the bottom section onto the retaining\
bar until the backrest clicks into
place.
- Fold up the backrest until it is securely locked in place.
WARNING!
l For safety reasons, the center section of the backrest or seat cushion s\
hould not be left in the
vehicle after they have been removed.
l Please be aware that with the center section of the backrest removed, un\
anchored objects in the rear
cargo area could be thrown forward between the outboard sections of the \
backrest in the event of a
sudden stop.
l When the center section of the backrest is put back in place, the right-\
hand section of the backrest
must be in the upright position in order to lock the center section secu\
rely in place and to be able to
use the center seat belt.
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pg. 99 Interior
Extending the cargo area
Removing a seat cushion
To make the loading space as flat as possible when the rear seat backres\
ts are folded down, the rear seat
cushions can be removed. To do so:
- Pull the strap on the rear seat cushion and pull the cushion forward t\
oward the front seat backrests.
- Unlock the two red locking tabs.
- Lift out the seat cushion.
When replacing, do everything in reverse order. Make sure the red lockin\
g tabs are in the locked
position when the seat cushion has been put back into place.
pg. 100 Interior
Cargo area
Auxiliary rear-facing child seat (option)
The auxiliary seat is designed to hold two belted occupants who each wei\
gh:
l In U.S.A.: between 66-88 lbs (30-40 kg), and who are not taller than 5\
5 inches (140 cm).
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