wheel VOLVO XC70 2012 Owner´s Manual

05 Infotainment
Bluetooth® hands-free connection
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Contact shortcutsA quick way of searching the phone book for
contacts in normal view is to turn TUNE clock-
wise to access the phone book and then coun-
ter-clockwise to select a contact from the list.
Press OK/MENU to call.
Each name in the phone book has a default
phone number. If the
symbol is displayed to
the right of it, this indicates that there are addi-
tional phone numbers for this contact. To use
a phone number other than the default one,
press the
button on the center console
control panel. Turn TUNE to select a different
phone number and press OK/MENU to call.
It is also possible to search for a contact by
using the center console keypad to enter the
first letter(s) of the contact's name (see also the
following table "Buttons in the center console"
for each button's function).
The list of contacts can also be accessed from
normal view by pressing and holding the button
on the center console keypad with the first let-
ter of the contact's name. For example, press-
ing and holding button 6 would provide direct
access to the section of the list with contacts
whose names begin with
M.
Buttons in the center console
ButtonFunction
Space . , - ? @ : ; / ( ) 1
A B C Å Ä Æ À Ç 2
D E F È É 3
G H I Ì 4
J K L 5
M N O Ö Ø Ñ Ò 6
P Q R S ß 7
T U V Ü Ù 8
W X Y Z 9
Shift between upper and lower
case
+ 0 p w
# *
Searching for contacts
Searching for contacts using the text wheel
List of characters
Switch between character entry modes
(see the following table)
Phone book (list of contacts)
To search for or edit a contact in phone mode,
go to Phone menu
Phone book
Search.
1.
Turn TUNE to the desired letter and press
OK/MENU to confirm. The number/letter
keys on the center console can also be
used.
2. Continue to the next letter, etc. The results
of the search will be displayed in the phone
book (3).

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3. To switch from letter entry mode to the
entry mode for numbers or special charac-
ters, or to go to the phone book, turn
TUNE to one of the selections (see the
explanation in the following table) in the list
for switching character entry mode (2) and
press OK/MENU.
Character entry modes
123/
ABCToggle between letters and num-
bers by pressing OK/MENU.
MoreSwitch to special characters by
pressing OK/MENU.
This leads to the phone book (3).
Turn TUNE to select a contact
and press OK/MENU to display
the contact's information.
Press EXIT briefly to erase a single character.
Press and hold EXIT to erase all of the char-
acters that have been entered.
If a number button on the center console is
pressed while the text wheel is displayed, a list
of characters (1) will be displayed. Briefly press
the button once to enter its first letter, twice to
enter the second letter, etc. Continue to press
the button to display other characters. Con-
tinue with the next character, etc.
To enter a number, press and hold the button.
Adding a new contact
Enter the name of a new contact
Switch between character entry modes
(see the following table)
Character entry field
New contacts can be added in phone mode in
Phone menu
Phone bookNew
contact.
1.
When
Name is highlighted, press OK/
MENU to go to the character entry mode
(see the illustration).
2.
Turn TUNE to the desired letter and press
OK/MENU to confirm. The number/letter
keys on the center console can also be
used.3. Continue to the next letter, etc. The name
entered will be displayed in the character
entry field (2).
4. To switch from letter entry mode to the
entry mode for numbers or special charac-
ters, or to toggle between upper and lower
case letters, etc., turn TUNE to one of the
selections (see the explanation in the fol-
lowing table) in the list (1) and press OK/
MENU.
When you have finished entering the name,
select
OK in the list in the display (1) and press
OK/MENU. Continue by entering the phone
number in the same way.
When you have entered the phone number,
press OK/MENU and select a tag for the num-
ber (
Mobile phone, Home, Work orGeneral). Press OK/MENU to confirm.
When all of the contact's information has been
entered, select
Save contact in the menu to
save.
123/ABC
Toggle between letters and num-
bers by pressing OK/MENU.
MoreSwitch to special characters by
pressing OK/MENU.
OKSave and return to Add contactby pressing OK/MENU.

05 Infotainment
Cell phone voice control
05

241 Introduction
The infotainment system's voice control fea-
ture1 enables the driver to voice-activate cer-
tain functions in a BluetoothŸ-connected cell
phone or the navigation system.
NOTE
•The information in this section applies
to using voice commands to operate a
Bluetooth
Ÿ-connected cell phone.
See also the section "BluetoothŸ
hands-free connection" beginning on
page 233 for detailed information about
using a cell phone with the vehicle's
infotainment system.
•The navigation system has a separate
user's guide containing information
about voice commands for operating
that system.
Voice commands offer convenience and help
avoid distractions so that you can concentrate
on driving and focus your attention on road and
traffic conditions.
WARNING
As the driver, you have full responsibility for
operating the vehicle safely and adhering to
all applicable traffic regulations.
The voice control feature provides access to a
number of functions in the BluetoothŸ hands-
free and navigation systems while allowing you
to keep your hands on the steering wheel. Input
is in dialogue form using spoken commands
from the user and verbal prompts from the sys-
tem. Voice control uses the same microphone
as the Bluetooth
Ÿ hands-free system (see the
illustration on page 233) and system prompts
are provided through the infotainment sys-
tem's front speakers.
Getting started
Voice control button on the steering wheel
Activating the systemBefore any phone voice commands can be
used, a BluetoothŸ-enabled cell phone must
be paired with the infotainment system. If a
phone command is given, the system will
inform you If there is no cell phone paired. See
page 234 for information on pairing a cell
phone.
Press the voice control button (1 in the illustra-
tion) to activate the system and initiate a com-
mand dialogue. The system will display com-
monly used commands on the screen when the
button has been pressed.
1Available in vehicles equipped with the optional Volvo Navigation System only

05 Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)*
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250* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Rear screen menu settings
See also page 251 for additional information
about the RSE menus.
Random3
See page 224 for additional information.
Repeat folder4
See page 225 for additional information.
DivXŸŸ Video On DemandThe media player can be registered to play
DivX VOD files from home-burned discs or
USB. The registration code can be found by
pressing the MY CAR button, and going to
Settings
InformationDivX® VOD
code. Go to www.divx.com/vod for additional
information.
USB hubA USB hub can be connected to the USB
socket (see page 229 for additional informa-
tion).
Music, video and radio
Listening to musicMusic from disc tracks/audio files can be
played through the media player's USB/AUX
sockets or from streaming audio files coming
from a Bluetooth
Ÿ-connected cell phone.
For more information about the media player,
see page 225, see page 227 for information
about the AUX/USB sockets and see page
230 for information about Bluetooth
Ÿ media.
1. Switch on the cordless headphones, select
CH.A for the left screen or CH.B for the
right screen.
2.
Use the remote control's
button to
select a screen (L: left rear screen, F: front
screen, or R: right rear screen). Point the
remote control toward a screen's IR trans-
ceiver and press
one or more times
to come to the desired source (
Disc,USB, AUX, etc.), release the button and
wait several seconds for your selection to
be accepted.
3. Insert a CD in the infotainment system's
media player, or connect an external
device to the vehicle's USB/AUX sockets
or via Bluetooth
Ÿ.
Playback and navigating in playlistsNavigate using the remote control's scroll
wheel (see the illustration on page 254) to
select the desired playlist or folder structure.
Use
to confirm the choice of a sub-folder
or to begin playing the selected track/audio file.
Tracks/audio files can also be played by press-
ing
on the remote control and change
tracks/audio files by pressing
/.
Stop playback by pressing
.
See page 225 for more information about the
media player.
Watching a videoVideo tracks/files can be viewed via the vehi-
cle's media player or the USB socket.
For more information about the media player,
see page 225 or page 227 for information about
the USB socket.
1. Switch on the cordless headphones, select
CH.A for the left screen or CH.B for the
right screen.
2.
Use the remote control's
button to
select a screen (L: left rear screen, F: front
screen, or R: right rear screen). Point the
remote control toward a screen's IR trans-
ceiver and press
one or more times
3Applies to CD audio, CDs/DVDs, USB and iPodŸ.4Applies to audio/video files on home-burned discs/USB only.

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to select the desired source (Disc orUSB), release the button and wait several
seconds for your selection to be accepted.
3. Insert a DVD in the infotainment system's
media player, or connect an external
device to the vehicle's USB socket.
Playback and navigation
Play a video track/video file by pressing
on the remote control and change tracks/video
files by pressing
/. Stop playback
by pressing
. See page 224 for more
information about playback and navigation on
video DVDs and page 225 for information
about playing video files.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the / buttons to fast
forward/reverse. Fast forward/reverse can be
done at several speeds for video files by briefly
pressing these buttons to increase the speed.
Fast forward/reverse is done at one speed for
audio files. Stop fast forward/reverse by press-
ing
, or the / buttons.
Listening to the radioYou can also listen to the infotainment sys-
tem's radio through the RSE system.1. Switch on the cordless headphones, select
CH.A for the left screen or CH.B for the
right screen.
2. Point the remote control toward a screen's
IR transceiver and press
one or more
times to come to the desired source (
AM,FM1, Sirius1*, etc.), release the button
and wait several seconds for your selection
to be accepted.
3. Select a station using one of the preset
buttons (0 - 9) on the remote control or
press
/ to search for the next/
previous available station.
See page 214 for more information about the
radio.
RSE menus
IntroductionSettings in the RSE menus can be made from
the front center console control panel or by
using the remote control in the rear seat. A
source for one of the rear screens can be acti-
vated from the front center control panel and
certain settings for the rear screens can also be
made from this panel.
RSE front screen menus
To access this menu, begin by selecting RSEunder MEDIA by pressing this button on the
front center console (or by using the remote
control or the steering wheel keypad). Continue
by pressing OK/MENU to access the menu.
Turn TUNE to the desired selection and con-
firm by pressing OK/MENU.
Settings can be made for the left or right rear
screen separately or for both screens (
Left
RSE screen menu, Right RSE screen
menu and Both RSE screen menus):
Power off/Power on
RADIO
MEDIA
RSE settings
Mute
Display off
Disable remote control (front)
Reset all RSE settings

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Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)*
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252* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
RSE pop-up menu5
Press on the remote control while a video
file is playing to display the pop-up menu. Use
the scroll wheel and the buttons on the remote
to make menu selections. See page 254 for
detailed information about the remote control.
Screen aspect ration
Image settings
Day/Night mode
Source menu
6
DVD disc menu7
RSE rear screen menus
Press on the remote control when a
source (e.g.,
Disc) has been selected to access
the RSE-menus for the rear screens.
Use the scroll wheel and the buttons on the
remote to make menu selections. See page
254 for detailed information about the remote
control.
RADIO
The menus for AM, FM1, FM2, Sirius1* andSirius2* are:
Day/Night mode
Display off
Reset all RSE settings
MEDIA
RSE CD Audio menuDisc menu
Random
Day/Night mode
Display off
Reset all CD settings
RSE CD/DVD Data menuDisc menu
Random
Repeat folder
DivX® VOD code
Day/Night mode
Display offReset all CD/DVD settings
RSE DVD Video menuDisc menu
DVD disc menu
Subtitles
Audio tracks
Advanced settings
Day/Night mode
Display off
Reset all DVD settings
RSE USB menuUSB menu
Random
Repeat folder
DivX® VOD code
Select USB device
Day/Night mode
Display off
Reset all USB settings
5Applies only when a video file is playing.6The content of the menu will vary according to what is being played, for example Disc menu or USB menu.7Applies to DVD videos only

05 Infotainment
Remote control*
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254* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Remote control1
The remote control included with the Rear Seat
Entertainment system (RSE)* can be used to
control all of the infotainment system's func-
tions.
To use the remote, begin by pressing its
button to select a screen (L: left rear
screen, F: front screen, or R: right rear screen).
Continue by pointing the remote toward the
selected rear screen's IR transceiver (see the
illustration on page 245) or to the front screen's
IR transceiver located to the right of the INFO
button on the center console (see page 211 for
the location of this button).
To control one of the rear RSE screens, select
L (left)/R (right) using the remote's
but-
ton. Continue by pointing the remote at the
selected screen's IR transceiver (see the illus-
tration on page 245 for its location).
WARNING
To help avoid the risk of injuries in the event
of sudden braking or a collision, always
stow loose objects such as the remote con-
trol, cell phones, cameras, etc. in the glove
compartment or other storage compart-
ments when not in use.
The scroll wheel has the same function as
TUNE in the center console control panel.
NOTE
Avoid exposing the remote control to strong
sunlight, for instance by leaving it on the
dashboard. This could cause problems with
its batteries.
ButtonFunction
Select a screen (L: left rear), (F:
front) or (R: right rear)
Switch to the optional Volvo Nav-
igation system
Select one of the infotainment
system's radio wavebands (AM,FM1, etc.)
Select one of the infotainment
system's sources (Disc, USB,
etc.)
Select the BluetoothŸ hands-free
feature
Fast reverse, change tracks/
songs
Play/pause
1Vehicles with the optional Rear Seat Entertainment system only.

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Infotainment system menus
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Navigating in the menus
Infotainment settings are made via the sys-
tem's menus. Press one of the mode buttons
(RADIO, MEDIA, or TEL—see the illustration
on page 206) to select it and access its specific
menus. When a mode has been selected, press
OK/MENU to access its menus.
Menu selections can be made using the con-
trols in the center console and certain functions
can also be controlled from the steering wheel
keypad. Each mode is described in its respec-
tive section.
Controls in the center console
RADIO
MEDIA
TEL
TUNE
OK/MENU
Search pathsThroughout this manual, search paths to the
menu system functions are listed as shown in
the following example: Audio settings
Equalizer, if the following steps have been
taken first:
1.
Press the desired mode button, (RADIO,
MEDIA, etc). Continue pressing the button
to navigate through the various selections
displayed (e.g.,
FM1). Release the button
and wait several seconds to automatically
accept the selection or turn TUNE and
press OK/MENU.
2.
Turn TUNE or use the thumb wheel on the
steering wheel keypad to scroll to the
desired menu selection, such as
Audio
settings, and press OK/MENU to confirm
a selection.
3.
Turn TUNE again to scroll to the desired
submenu (e.g.,
Equalizer) where applica-
ble and press OK/MENU.
RADIO menus
Main AM menuAM menu
Show presets
Scan
Audio settings1
Sound stage
Equalizer
Volume compensation
Reset all audio settings
Main FM1/FM2 menuFM menu
Show radio text
Show presets
Scan
Advanced settings
Reset all FM settings
Audio settings1
1The audio settings are the same for all infotainment system modes

06 During your trip
Driving recommendations
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262
General information
Economical driving conserves natural
resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by
thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops
and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to
immediate traffic conditions.
Observe the following rules:
•Bring the engine to normal operating tem-
perature as soon as possible by driving
with a light foot on the accelerator pedal for
the first few minutes of operation. A cold
engine uses more fuel and is subject to
increased wear.
•Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle
for driving short distances. This does not
allow the engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
•Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration
and hard braking.
•Use the transmission's Drive (D) position
as often as possible and avoid using kick-
down.
•Using the transmission's Sport mode1 may
increase fuel consumption somewhat. Use
the transmission's Drive (D) position as
often as possible. See page 116 for addi-
tional information about Sport mode.
•Do not exceed posted speed limits.
•Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra
load) in the vehicle.
•Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire
pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
•Remove snow tires when threat of snow or
ice has ended.
•Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc,
increase air resistance and also fuel con-
sumption.
•At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-
tion will be lower with the air conditioning
on and the windows closed than with the
air conditioning off and the windows open.
•Using the onboard trip computer's fuel
consumption modes can help you learn
how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage
are:
•Dirty air cleaner
•Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
•Dragging brakes
•Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others
are checked at the standard maintenance
intervals.
WARNING
Driving with the tailgate open: Driving with
the tailgate open could lead to poisonous
exhaust gases entering the passenger com-
partment. If the tailgate must be kept open
for any reason, proceed as follows:
•Close the windows
•Set the ventilation system control to air
flow to floor, windshield and side win-
dows and the blower control to its high-
est setting.
Weight distribution affects handlingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which 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 properties can alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the cargo area, the less
the tendency to understeer.
Handling, roadholdingVehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure
all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check
that the tires are inflated to the recommended
pressure according to the vehicle load. See the
"Tire pressure" section. Loads should be dis-
1Models with the T6 turbo engine only.

06 During your trip
Driving recommendations
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264
the ignition switched off, which drains the
battery.
Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•Have the transmission oil level checked.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician if you intend to
drive in countries where it may be difficult
to obtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
Cold weather precautionsIf you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:
•Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture
will reduce freeze protection. This gives
protection against freezing down to
–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled" anti-
freeze is not approved by Volvo. Different
types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
•Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
•Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
helps prevent the formation of condensa-
tion in the tank. In addition, in extremely
cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to
add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
•The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, par-
ticularly the synthetic type, is recom-mended. Be sure to use good quality oil but
do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving
or in warm weather, see page 357 for more
information on engine oil.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance inter-
vals except at owner request and at addi-
tional charge.
•The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-
ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving, see
page 300.
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze. This is important since dirt is
often splashed on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of
the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer
Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down
to 14 °F (–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and