Volvo C70 Convertible (2010 year). Manual - part 5

02 Instruments and controls

Mirrors

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Folding the mirrors out

Fold out the mirrors by pressing down the L
and R buttons at the same time. The mirrors
automatically fold out to the fully extended
position.

Automatic folding

When the vehicle is locked/unlocked with the
remote key or with the optional keyless drive
system (see page 124), the power door mirrors
with automatically fold in or out.

NOTE

The door mirrors will not fold out automati-
cally when the vehicle is unlocked if they
were folded in using the buttons on the driv-
er's door control panel.

This function can be activated/deactivated in
Personal settings (see page 75). In the menu
system, go to

Car settings

Fold mirr. when

locking

Return to "neutral" position

If a mirror has been inadvertently moved (bum-
ped in a parking lot, etc.) from its original (neu-
tral) position, it must be moved back to this
position before automatic folding will function
again.

To do so:

Fold in the mirrors by pressing the L and
R mirror control buttons on the driver's
door at the same time.

Fold them out again by pressing the L and
R mirror control buttons.

This returns the mirrors to their original (neutral)
positions.

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*

The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an
information system that indicates the presence
of another vehicle in the side-view mirror's
"blind area." See page 162 for detailed infor-
mation.

02 Instruments and controls

Personal settings

Control panel

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Display

Menu button

Exit button

Enter button

Menu navigation controls

Personal settings can be made for some of the
car's functions, such as the central locking
system, climate control, and the audio system.
Please refer to page 239 for more information
on the audio functions that can be adjusted.
The settings are presented in the display (A).

To access the menu and adjust settings

Press MENU (B).

Scroll to

Car Settings

using the menu nav-

igation control (E).

Press ENTER (D).

Select an alternative using the menu navi-
gation control (E).

Confirm your selection by pressing
ENTER.

To exit the menu

Press EXIT (C).

Available settings

Clock adjust

To set the time:

Use the number keys or the up/down arrow
keys on the navigation control (E) to
change the hour or minute.

Select hour(s) or minute(s) to be changed
with the left/right arrow keys.

Press ENTER to start the clock.

NOTE

If you are currently using the 12-hour time
setting, use the up/down arrow keys to
select AM/PM after the minute-setting has
been adjusted.

Lock confirmation light

When the car is locked/unlocked with the
remote key, the direction indicators can be
selected to flash to confirm the action. The
alternatives On/Off are available for both lock-
ing and unlocking.

Autolock

When the car starts to move, the doors and
trunk can be locked automatically. The alter-
natives On/Off are available.

NOTE

Pulling the handle twice on a door unlocks
and opens that door.

Unlock

There are two alternatives for unlocking:

02 Instruments and controls

Personal settings

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

•

Global (All doors) – unlocks all doors and
the trunk with one press on the remote key.

•

Two Step (Two-stage unlocking) – This
alternative unlocks the driver's door with
one press on the remote key. A second
press unlocks the passenger's door and
the trunk

Automatically folding the door mirrors

The setting makes it possible to automatically
fold the door mirrors in or out when the vehicle
is locked or unlocked. See page 73.

Operating side windows

The following alternative can be selected for
opening all side windows at the same time by
pressing and holding the Unlock button on the
central locking system’s remote key, (see
page 128 for additional information).

•

Auto open all windows On/Off

Temporarily turning off the double
locking function and alarm sensor(s)

The double locking function and the alarm sen-
sors can be temporarily turned off (if, for exam-
ple, a person or a pet remains in the vehicle
when the doors are locked from outside with
the remote key, and the power retractable hard
top is down. There are two alternatives:

Activate once

and

Ask on exit

, see

page 131 for additional information.

Approach lighting

This alternative determines the length of time
for which the car's lights will remain on when
the Approach light button on the central lock-
ing system's remote key is pressed. Intervals
of 30/60/90 seconds may be selected, see the
section "Remote key functions" for more infor-
mation.

Home safe lighting

This alternative determines the length of time
for which the car's lights will remain on when
the high beam lever on the steering column is
pulled toward the wheel with the ignition
switched off. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds
may be selected, see page 61 for information
on using this function.

Information

•

VIN number – The VIN (Vehicle Identifica-
tion Number) is the car's unique identity
number.

•

Number of Keys – the number of keys reg-
istered for the car is displayed here.

Climate functions

•

Blower speed in AUTO mode – the blower
speed can be set to AUTO mode in models

equipped with ECC. Choose between
"Low", "Normal" and "High".

•

Timer for recirculation – when the timer is
active, the air recirculates in the car for
3–12 minutes depending on the ambient
temperature. Select On/Off depending on
whether the recirculation timer is to be
active or not.

Keyless locking and unlocking*

The following alternatives can be selected for
locking and unlocking the doors and trunk:

•

All doors – all doors are locked or unlocked
at the same time.

•

Doors on the same side – front and rear
doors on the same side are unlocked
together.

•

Both front doors – both front doors are
unlocked together.

•

One front door – either of the front doors
can be unlocked separately

Reset to factory settings

Use this alternative to return to the default cli-
mate system settings.

Factory default.

02 Instruments and controls

HomeLink® Wireless Control System*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Introduction

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The HomeLink

Wireless Control System pro-

vides a convenient way to replace up to three
hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters
used to activate devices such as gate opera-
tors, garage door openers, entry door locks,
security systems, even home lighting. Addi-
tional HomeLink information can be found on
the Internet at www.homelink.com.

WARNING

•

If you use HomeLink to open a garage
door or gate, be sure no one is near the
gate or door while it is in motion.

•

When programming a garage door
opener, it is advised to park outside of
the garage.

•

Do not use HomeLink with any garage
door opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes
any garage door opener model manu-
factured before April 1, 1982). A garage
door that cannot detect an object - sig-
naling the door to stop and reverse -
does not meet current U.S. federal
safety standards. For more information,
contact HomeLink at:
www.homelink.com.

Retain the original transmitter of the RF device
you are programming for use in other vehicles
as well as for future HomeLink programming. It
is also suggested that upon the sale of the
vehicle, the programmed HomeLink buttons be
erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing
HomeLink Buttons”.

Programming HomeLink

NOTE

Some vehicles may require the ignition
switch to be turned on or to the second
(“accessories”) position for programming
and/or operation of HomeLink. It is also rec-
ommended that a new battery be placed in
the hand-held transmitter of the device
being programmed to HomeLink for quicker
training and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.

Position the end of your hand-held trans-
mitter 1–3 inches (5–14 cm) away from the
HomeLink button you wish to program
while keeping the indicator light in view.

Simultaneously press and hold both the
chosen HomeLink and hand-held transmit-
ter buttons until the HomeLink indicator
light changes from a slow to a rapidly blink-
ing light. Now you may release both the
HomeLink and hand-held transmitter but-
tons.

HomeLink and the HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls, Inc.

02 Instruments and controls

HomeLink® Wireless Control System*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

NOTE

Some devices may require you to replace
this Programming Step 2 with procedures
noted in the “Gate Operator / Canadian Pro-
gramming” section. If the HomeLink indica-
tor light does not change to a rapidly blink-
ing light after performing these steps, con-
tact HomeLink at www.homelink.com.

Firmly press, hold for five seconds and
release the programmed HomeLink but-
ton up to two separate times to activate the
door. If the door does not activate, press
and hold the just-trained HomeLink button
and observe the indicator light.

•

If the indicator light stays on con-
stantly, programming is complete
and your device should activate when
the HomeLink button is pressed and
released.

•

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for
two seconds and then turns to a con-
stant light continue with “Program-
ming” steps 4-6 to complete the pro-
gramming of a rolling code equipped
device (most commonly a garage door
opener).

At the garage door opener receiver (motor-
head unit) in the garage, locate the “learn”
or “smart” button. This can usually be

found where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the motor-head unit.

Firmly press and release the “learn” or
“smart” button. (The name and color of the
button may vary by manufacturer.) There
are 30 seconds to initiate step 6.

Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold
for two seconds and release the pro-
grammed HomeLink button. Repeat the
“press/hold/release” sequence a second
time, and, depending on the brand of the
garage door opener (or other rolling code
equipped device), repeat this sequence a
third time to complete the programming
process.

HomeLink should now activate your rolling
code equipped device.

Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require trans-
mitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after sev-
eral seconds of transmission – which may not
be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the
signal during programming. Similar to this
Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are
designed to “time-out” in the same manner.

If you live in Canada or you are having difficul-
ties programming a gate operator or garage
door opener by using the “Programming” pro-

cedures, replace “Programming HomeLink”
step 2 with the following:

•

Continue to press and hold the HomeLink
button while you press and release -
every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-
held transmitter until the HomeLink indica-
tor light changes from a slow to a rapidly
blinking light. Now you may release both
the HomeLink and hand-held transmitter
buttons.

Proceed with “Programming” step 3 to com-
plete.

Using HomeLink

To operate, simply press and release the pro-
grammed HomeLink button. Activation will
now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage
door opener, gate operator, security system,
entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For
convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the
device may also be used at any time. In the
event that there are still programming difficul-
ties or questions, contact HomeLink at:
www.homelink.com.

02 Instruments and controls

HomeLink® Wireless Control System*

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Erasing HomeLink Buttons

To erase programming from the three Home-
Link buttons (individual buttons cannot be
erased but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined
below), follow the step noted:

Press and hold the two outer HomeLink
buttons until the indicator light begins to
flash-after 10 seconds.

Release both buttons. Do not hold for
longer that 20 seconds.

HomeLink is now in the train (or learning) mode
and can be programmed at any time beginning
with “Programming” - step 1.

Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
Button

To program a device to HomeLink using a
HomeLink button previously trained, follow
these steps:

Press and hold the desired HomeLink but-
ton. DO NOT release the button.

The indicator light will begin to flash after
20 seconds. Without releasing the Home-
Link button, proceed with “Programming”
- step 1.

For questions or comments, contact HomeLink
at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515.

This device complies with FCC rules part 15
and Industry Canada (IC) RSS-210. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) This device must accept any
interference that may be received including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.

NOTE

The transmitter has been tested and com-
plies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the
device.

The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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General information................................................................................. 82

Air vents.................................................................................................. 84

Electronic Climate Control ..................................................................... 85

Air distribution......................................................................................... 88

C L I M A T E

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General information

Air conditioning – A/C

Your car is equipped with a climate control
system that includes either manually adjusta-
ble air conditioning or optional Electronic Cli-
mate Control (ECC).

The air conditioning system can be switched
off, but for optimal air quality in the passenger
compartment and to prevent the windows from
fogging, the air conditioning should be left on
– even in cool weather.

NOTE

In warm weather, a small amount of water
may accumulate under the car when it has
been parked. This water is condensation
from the A/C system and is normal.

Ice and snow

Always keep the air intake grille at the base of
the windshield free of snow.

Fog on the inside of the windows

The defroster function should be used to
remove fog or mist from the inside of the win-
dows. Keeping the windows clean with a com-
mercially available window washing spray will
also help prevent fogging or misting

Climate control maintenance

Special tools and equipment are required to
maintain and carry out repairs on the climate
system. Work of this type should only be done
by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.

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 1.2 lbs (530 g) R134a (HFC 134a), and
uses PAG oil.

Passenger compartment filter

Replace the cabin air filter with a new one at
the recommended intervals. Please refer to
your Warranty and Service Records Informa-
tion booklet, or consult a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician 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.

NOTE

There are different types of cabin air filters.
Ensure that the correct type is installed.

Display

The display above the climate control panel
shows the climate settings that have been
made.

Personal settings

There are two functions in the climate system
that can be set to your preferences:

•

Blower speed to Auto mode (models with
ECC only).

•

Timer controlled recirculation of the air in
the passenger compartment.

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General information

For information about how to make these set-
tings, see the Personal settings section on
page 75.

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Air vents

Air vents in the dashboard

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Open

Closed

Horizontal air flow

Vertical air flow

Direct the outer air vents toward the side win-
dows to defrost.

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Auto – On/Off

Blower speed

Recirculation

Defroster

Airflow controls

A/C – ON/OFF

Heated driver's seat

Heated front passenger's seat

Rear window and door mirror defrosters

Temperature selector

ECC functions

1. Auto – On/Off

The AUTO function automat-
ically regulates climate con-
trol to maintain the desired
temperature. The automatic
function controls heating, air
conditioning, blower speed,
recirculation, and air distribu-

tion.

If you select one or more manual functions, the
remaining functions continue to be controlled
automatically. All manual settings are switched
off when AUTO is switched on.

AUTO

CLIMATE

is shown in the display.

2. Blower speed

The blower speed can be
increased or decreased by
turning the knob. The blower
speed is regulated automati-
cally if AUTO is selected. The
previously set blower speed is
disconnected.

NOTE

If the knob is turned counterclockwise and
the blower indication in the display goes
out, the blower and the air conditioning are
switched off. The display shows the blower
symbol and

OFF

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Electronic Climate Control

Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

3. Recirculation

This function can be used to
shut out exhaust fumes,
smoke, etc from the passen-
ger compartment. The air in
the passenger compartment
is then recirculated, i.e. no air
from outside the car is taken

into the car when this function is activated.

If the air in the car recirculates for too long,
there is a risk of condensation forming on the
insides of the windows, especially in winter.

Timer

The timer function minimizes the risk of fogging
or stale air when the recirculation function is
selected, see page 75 for information on set-
ting the recirculation timer.

NOTE

Recirculation is always disengaged if the
defroster button is engaged to clear ice or
condensation from the side windows.

4. Defroster

Directs airflow to the wind-
shield and side windows and
increases blower speed.
When the defroster is acti-
vated:

•

Air flows to the windows at high blower
speed.

•

The LED in the defroster button lights up
when this function is activated. The air con-
ditioning system is controlled to provide
maximum air dehumidification.

•

The air conditioning is automatically
switched on (can be switched off by press-
ing button 6).

The air is not recirculated.

5. Airflow controls

Press one of the three buttons
in the illustration to activate
the selected airflow. A symbol
in the display above the cli-
mate control panel and a lit
LED in the selected button
indicate that the manual func-

tion has been selected. With manually selected
airflow both warm and cool air can be selected.
See also the table on page 88.

6. Air conditioning On/Off

ON: The air conditioning sys-
tem is engaged when the ON
light is lit and is controlled
automatically by the system
to maintain the selected tem-
perature.

OFF: The system is disengaged when the
OFF lights up

When OFF is selected and the OFF LED is lit,
the air conditioning system is deactivated.
Other functions are still controlled automati-
cally.

When Defroster (4) is selected, the air condi-
tioning system is activated for maximum dehu-
midifying.

7 and 8. Heated front seats*

Maximum heating: Press the
button once – both LEDs light
up.

Reduced heating: Press the
button a second time – one
LED lights up.

Seat heating off: Press the button a third time
– no LEDs are lit.

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9. Rear window and door mirror
defrosters

Press to defrost the rear win-
dow and door mirrors.

The rear window and door
mirrors are defrosted simulta-
neously if the switch is
pressed once. The defrost

function is active if the LED in the switch is illu-
minated.

•

The function can be switched off manually
by pressing the button.

•

The defrost function switches off automat-
ically after 12–20 minutes, depending on
the outside temperature.

NOTE

•

On certain markets, the defrost function
may remain on longer than 20 minutes
in cold weather to help keep the rear
window free from ice or condensation.

•

This function is automatically switched
off when the power retractable hard top
is down.

10. Temperature selector

The temperatures on the driv-
er's and passenger's sides
can be set separately using
the knob (with the thermome-
ter in it). The temperature can
be set for both sides of the car
when the ignition is switched

on (both LEDs will be on), which means that a
temperature setting will apply to both sides of
the car.

To set the temperature on one side of the car:

Press the knob once. The LED for one side
of the car will light up. Turn the knob to
adjust the temperature.

Press the knob a second time to set the
temperature on the opposite side of the
car.

Press the knob a third time to set the tem-
perature on both sides of the car at the
same time.

NOTE

Selecting a temperature that is higher or
lower than necessary will not heat or cool
the passenger compartment faster.

Sensors

•

The sunlight sensor is on the upper side of
the dashboard

•

The passenger compartment temperature
sensor is located behind the climate sys-
tem control panel.

•

The ambient temperature sensor is in the
driver's side door mirror.

•

The humidity sensor is in the rearview mir-
ror.

These sensors should never be obstructed.

NOTE

The sunlight sensor monitors the side of the
vehicle from which the sun shines into the
passenger compartment. This means that
the temperature may differ slightly between
the left and right air vents, even if the climate
system temperature is set to be the same
for both sides of the passenger compart-
ment.

Acceleration

The air conditioning system is temporarily
switched off during full throttle acceleration.

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Air distribution

Use:

Air distribution

Use:

Defroster.

Air is not recirculated in
this mode.

Air conditioning is always
engaged.

There is also a certain
amount of airflow to the
panel air vents.

Defrost/de-fog the wind-
shield and front side win-
dows.

Air to the floor and win-
dows.

There is also a certain
amount of airflow to the
dashboard air vents.

For comfortable condi-
tions and good defrosting
in cold weather.

Medium to high blower
speed.

Air to windshield and front
side windows.

There is also a certain
amount of airflow to the
dashboard air vents.

Prevents fogging in cold
or humid weather (blower
speed should be moder-
ate to high).

Air to the floor and from
the dashboard air vents.

For sunny weather with
cool ambient tempera-
tures.

Air to the windows and
from the dashboard air
vents.

For good comfort in
warm, dry weather.

Air to the floor.

There is a certain amount
of airflow to the dash-
board and window air
vents.

To warm the feet.

Airflow directed to the
head and chest from the
dashboard air vents.

To ensure efficient cooling
in a warm weather.

Airflow to the windows,
dashboard air vents, and
floor.

For cooler air toward the
feet, or for warmer air
toward the head and
chest.

04 Interior

Front seats

Manual seat adjustment

The driver's and passenger's seats can be
adjusted in a number of ways to provide a
comfortable driving and sitting position.

Forward-rearward: Pull the lever up and
slide the seat to the position of your choice.

Use this control to raise or lower the front
edge of the seat cushion.

Use this control to raise or lower the rear
edge of the seat cushion.

Turn this knob (optional on some passeng-
er's seats) to adjust the firmness of the
lumbar support

Turn this knob to adjust the backrest tilt.

Control panel for the optional power seats.

NOTE

Both front seats are equipped with head
restraints that can be adjusted vertically to
suit the height of the passenger. The upper
edge of the head restraint should be at least
on a level with the upper-most point of the
seat occupant's ear (see the section
"Adjusting the front seat head restraints" on
page 98).

WARNING

•

Do not adjust the seat while driving.

•

Adjust the driver’s seat and seat belt
(see page 18) before driving. The seat
should be adjusted so that the brake
pedal can be depressed fully.

•

Position the seat as far rearward as
comfort and control allow.

Accessing the rear seat

Seat access buttons (power seat shown)

Seat adjustment handle

Seat adjustment button

Also applies to the optional power seat.

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