Volvo V70r (2004 year). Instruction

position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to help support the occupant's head before moving slightly
rearward. This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could result in the whiplash effect.

Do not wedge boxes, suitcases, etc. behind front seats

WARNING!

Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat could impede the function of the WHIPS

system. If the rear seat is folded down, the occupied front seats must be adjusted forward so that they do not touch
the folded rear seat.

Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats (see illustration above) could impede the function of the

WHIPS system.

The WHIPS system is designed to supplement the other safety systems in your car. For this system to function

properly, the three-point seat belt must be worn. Please be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that
may occur in an accident.

If your car has been involved in a collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by an authorized Volvo

retailer even if the seats appear to be undamaged. Certain components in the WHIPS system may need to be
replaced. Do not attempt to service any component in the WHIPS system yourself.

If the rear seat backrests are folded down, cargo must be secured to prevent it from sliding forward against the

front seat backrests in the event of a collision from the rear. This could interfere with the action of the WHIPS
system.

The WHIPS system is designed to function in certain collisions from the rear, depending on the crash severity,

angle and speed.

Occupants in the front seats must never sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort

allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.

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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/lock 35

Ignition switch, 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

Power moonroof 42

pg. 24 Interior

pg. 27 Instrument panel

1 Turn signals

2 Text window

3 Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving.

Do not drive the car if the warning light is on. The text window will provide you with additional information.

If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant level - see

page 133

4 Trip odometer/reset button
The trip odometer is used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/kilometer. Press the button
quickly to toggle between trip odometers 1 and 2. Hold in the button for more than 2 seconds to reset.

5 Odometer

6 Speedometer

7 General warning light (see

page 28

8 High beam indicator light

9 Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an
built-in function preventing too high an engine speed. When this function operates, you may discern some pulsation,
which is normal.

10 Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the Geartronic function on the automatic
transmission, the currently selected gear will be displayed.

11 Ambient temperature indicator
This display indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol in the text window is displayed
when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C).

Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your car.

At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient
temperature.

12 Clock/reset button
Turn the button to adjust the clock.

13 Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately:
Front wheel drive models:18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All Wheel Drive models: 19 US gal. (72 liters)
V70R: 18 US gal. (68 liters)

When the warning light comes on there are approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining.

14 Indicator and warning lights

pg. 28 Indicator and warning lights

The indicator and warning lights described on pages 28 and 29 should never stay on when driving*

When the ignition key is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower right-hand side of the instrument panel should
go on to test the function of the bulbs. If a light does not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated
should be inspected.

NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released.

Warning lamp

in the center of the instrument panel

This lamp lights up red or yellow depending on the severity of the fault that has been detected.

Yellow light: Follow the instructions shown in the text window.

Red light: Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text window.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to
an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS section for more information.

Brake failure warning light

If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level
in the reservoir. See

page 134

for reservoir position and

page 137

for instructions.

Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

Oil pressure warning light

If the light comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil
level. See

page 138

. If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After

hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when
the engine speed is increased.

Parking brake reminder light

This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the
front seats.

Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

Generator warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked.

* Rear fog light, if used, and trailer turn signal, if towing a trailer, will go on while driving.

pg. 29 Indicator and warning lights

Rear fog light

This light indicates that the rear fog light is on.

Malfunction indicator lamp

On-Board Diagnostic II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called "OBDII" monitors your car's engine, transmission,
electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that
potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your car checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as
possible.

A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior.
Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cleanliness, and driveability. Extended driving
without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.

Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo
original or approved fuel filler caps.

Anti-lock Brake System ABS

If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still
function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See

page 19

for additional information.

Stability Traction Control (STC) system (option), or Dynamic Stability and
Traction Control (DSTC) system (option)

An indicator light will flash when STC or DSTC is actively working to stabilize the car. See

pages 20-21

for more

detailed information.

Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models)

If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals nor the car's turn signals are functioning.

Seat belt reminder

This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.

pg. 30 Text information window

Messages in the text window

When a warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is also displayed in the text window. After you
have read the message, you can erase it by pressing button A (see illustration above).

NOTE: Certain messages cannot be erased until the condition has been corrected.

Warning messages override text messages from any car feature that also uses the text window. A warning message
must be acknowledged (erased) before you can access the feature of your choice. Press button A to erase the warning
message.

Erased messages are stored in the system's memory until the required action has been taken. You can scroll through
the stored messages by pressing button A. The text window can be cleared (the message will be returned to memory)
by pressing button A again.

General messages

STOP SAFELY: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.

STOP ENGINE: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.

SERVICE URGENT: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.

SEE MANUAL: Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.

SERVICE REQUIRED: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your convenience (but
preferably before the next scheduled maintenance service).

FIX NEXT SERVICE: Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance service.

TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE: This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of
driving or after 12 months, whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The
light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer.

1) OIL LEVEL LOW/FILL OIL* Check the oil level and top up if necessary. See

page 138

2) OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP SAFELY* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and
top up if necessary. See

page 138

2) OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP ENGINE* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and
top up if necessary. See

page 138

2) OIL LEVEL LOW/SEE MANUAL* Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and
top up if necessary. See

page 138

* These messages apply to R-models only.

1) Orange warning triangle, see

page 28

2) Red warning triangle, see

page 28

pg. 31 Switches in the center console

The positions of these buttons may vary, depending on the specifications of your car

1. Not in use

2. Not in use

3. Not in use

4. Stability Traction Control (STC)*/Dynamic Stability Traction Control (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.

R-models only:

The Active Yaw Control function can be deactivated. See

page 20

for more information.

An LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the system is 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" will 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 81

for further information.

7. Not in use

8. Auxiliary socket
This 12 volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The ignition key must be
in position 1 (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.

NOTE: The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are available at your Volvo retailer.

Four-C active chassis system: R-models only:

Please see

page 95

for information on adjusting the active chassis settings.

* Standard on all models except the T5 turbo.
** Standard on the T5 turbo/R-models, optional on all other models.

pg. 32 Trip computer (option)

Trip computer

The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus that can be
displayed in the text window.

Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Average speed
Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)

NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip 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 return 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 fuel remaining in the tank. This calculation is
based on average fuel consumption during the last 12 miles (20 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the
tank when the reading was taken. When the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km), "----
" will be displayed in the text window.

2. Average fuel consumption
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.

3. Current fuel consumption
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken 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 stored 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 the car's current speed from km/h to mph.

NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car.

*Five functions on Canadian models
**A sixth time on Canadian models

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Chapter 3 - Climate control system

pg. 45 Climate control system

Ventilation 46

Climate control system - general information 47

Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 48

Manual climate control with air conditioning, A/C 52

pg. 46 Ventilation

Air vents in dash

Air vents (dash)

A Open
B Closed
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
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 effect.

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 conditions. 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 temperature sensor in the ECC control panel should
not be covered in any way as this could cause incorrect information 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 windows and moonroof (option) for several
minutes before driving will help release the warm air from the passenger compartment. When the engine is running,
close the windows and moonroof and use the recirculation function for several minutes to enable the air conditioning
to cool the compartment as quickly as possible.

Windows and optional moonroof

The ECC system will function best if the windows and optional moonroof are closed. If you drive with the moonroof
open, we recommend that you manually adjust the temperature and blower control (the LED in the AUTO switch
should be off).

Acceleration

The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acceleration.

ECC maintenance

All maintenance on the climate control systems should be carried out by an authorized Volvo service technician only.

Refrigerant

Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant - R134a.
This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The system contains 2.2 lbs (1000 g) R134a and uses PAG oil.

Passenger compartment blower

Approximately 50 minutes after the ignition is turned off, the blower may come on automatically, and run for five
minutes, to remove condensation in the A/C evaporator.

pg. 48 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)

pg. 49 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)

AUTO

This function automatically regulates the Electronic Climate Control system so that the selected temperatures are
maintained. The blower, heating, air distribution (air flow) and air conditioning are controlled. If you prefer to
manually set any of these functions, the remaining functions will still be controlled automatically. Pressing the AUTO
button overrides any settings that were previously made manually.

Temperature

These controls are used to individually set the temperature for both sides of the passenger compartment. Please note
that the compartment will not be heated or cooled faster by setting the temperature higher or lower than necessary. Set
the control to the temperature you prefer.

Defroster

This function demists/de-ices the windshield and front side windows. The LED in the switch will light up to indicate
that the defrost function is engaged. Blower speed increases automatically and the air in the passenger compartment is
dehumidified. Recirculation will not function while defrost is engaged.

Heated rear window/sideview mirrors

This function demists/de-ices the rear window and sideview mirrors. The LED in the switch will light up to indicate
that the heating function is engaged. See

page 38

for additional information on this function.

CAUTION:

Never use ice scrapers made of metal as they can easily scratch the mirror surface.

pg. 50 Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - manual settings

Recirculation (see also

page 48

)

Press this switch to engage the recirculation function (air in the passenger compartment recirculates - no fresh air
enters the compartment). The LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the function is engaged.

Use this function if the outside air is contaminated with exhaust gases, smoke, etc or to heat/cool the car quickly.
Recirculation should not be used for more than 15 minutes. If your windows begin to fog or mist, make sure that the

recirculation function is switched off.

Selecting Defroster automatically switches recirculation off.
Timer mode activation: (Cars with Interior Air Quality system have no timer mode) Press and hold the recirculation

button for at least 3 seconds to activate a recirculation timer mode. The amber LED in the recirculation button will
flash 5 times to show that the timer mode is being activated. In the timer mode, each time the recirculation button is
pressed, the climate control system will recirculate the air in the passenger compartment for 5-12 minutes, depending
on the outside air and then revert back to fresh air.

Timer mode deactivation: Press and hold the recirculation button for at least 3 seconds. The amber LED in the

recirculation button will illuminate steadily for 5 seconds to show a return to "normal" mode.

In normal mode, when the recirculation button is pressed, the climate control system will recirculate the air in the

passenger compartment until the recirculation button is pressed again.

Timer mode memory: If the car is turned off while timer mode is active, timer mode will still be active when the

car is restarted.

Heated front seats (option)

Please see

page 38

for more information on this function.

Press AUTO to automatically regulate air flow or press any combination of the controls shown in the illustration to
manually adjust air flow. An LED in the switch will light up if an air flow control has been pressed.

Air conditioning ON/OFF

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