User manual VOLVO V70

[. . . ] VOLVO V70, V70 R & XC70 WEB EDITION 2005 Contents An alphabetical index is at the back of the book. Page Safety Instruments, switches and controls Climate control Interior Locks and alarm Starting, driving, gearshifting Wheels and tyres In addition to describing the standard equipment this manual also covers optional and extra equipment. In addition there are also equipment alternatives, manual or automatic transmission for example. In certain countries statutory requirements affect the level of equipment. [. . . ] Parking assistance is reactivated when the switch is turned on and the LED illuminates. Front parking assistance The front parking assistance is active at speeds of below 15 km/h, even when reversing. Rear parking assistance Rear parking assistance is activated when reverse gear is engaged. The signal comes from the rear speakers. 103 Parking assistance Fault indicator The information symbol shines with a steady glow PARK ASSIST SERVICE REQUIRED is shown in the information display in the centre of the combined instrument panel together with the symbol. Parking assistance sensors Cleaning the sensors The sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly. The sensors may react if covered by ice and snow. 3603503m 104 Towing ­ General information Towing eye A B C The towing eye is located in the tool kit in the cargo compartment. The sockets and covers for the towing eye are located on the righthand side of each bumper. Undo the cover* by carefully prising in the groove with a coin or the like. After use, unscrew the towing eye and refit the cover. 8600422M Towing Towing eye, rear NOTE!The towing eye may only be used for towing on the road, not for salvage after driving into a ditch or similar. Professional help should be called for salvage towing. Towing eye, front If you need to be towed · Unlock the steering wheel lock so that the car can be steered. · Remember that the brake and power steering servos do not function with the engine is switched off!You must exert approximately five times more pressure on the brake pedal and steering is considerably harder than usual. For automatic gearboxes · The gear selector should be in position N. · Cars equipped with automatic gearboxmust only be towed facing forward. See "Jump starting" on the next page. To tow start (bump start) the engine If you tow start a car with a manual gearbox, the three-way catalytic converter (TWC) can be damaged. Use a booster battery if the battery is discharged. * The method of opening the cover may vary depending on the variant. ** Certain models: To be able to screw the towing eye into place, you must first loosen a plastic screw in the console for the rear towing eye. 105 Jumpstarting Lifting eye - diesel engine (under bonnet on right in engine bay) WARNING! Batteries can generate oxyhydrogen gas, which is highly explosive. One spark, which can be generated if you connect the jump leads incorrectly, is sufficient to make the battery explode. If the acid comes into contact with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with large quantities of water. If acid splashes into the eyes, seek medical attention immediately. 3100088m Jumpstarting with a booster battery is as follows: If for some reason the battery in your car is discharged, you can "borrow" current from a spare battery or another car's battery to start the engine. [. . . ] 158 Engine oil decal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Extending the cargo compartment . . . . . . . 75 214 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177, 178 HU-603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 HU-803 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 I IC (Inflatable Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ignition switch- and steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]