Get Interior Guide for Volvo Xc70 SUV First Generation (1997-2007)

Interior

Seats 66

Interior lighting 69

Storage compartments 70

Rear seat and cargo area 75

Loading 80

Cargo net 81

Cargo area cover, Extra seat in cargo area 83

Spare wheel 84

Front seats

Seating position

The driver’s and passenger seats can be

adjusted to the optimum sitting and driving

positions

1. Forward/rearward: lift the handle to

adjust the distance to the steering wheel

and pedals. Check that the seat is

locked after changing position.

2. Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion:

pump up/down*.

3. Raise/lower seat: pump up/down.

4. Adjust lumbar support: turn the wheel.

5. Adjust backrest rake: turn the wheel

6. Power seat control panel.

* The control panel (2) is not available

with certain upholstery alternatives.

WARNING!

• Adjust the position of driver’s seat

before setting off, never while driving.

• Check that the seat is locked in position.

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Folding the front passenger seat

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Folding the front passenger seat

The front passenger seat backrest can be folded to a horizontal position to

make room for a long load. Fold the backrest as follows:

· Move the seat as far back as possible.

· Adjust the backrest to upright position.

· Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest.

· Fold the backrest forward.

· Slide the seat forward so that the head restraint is ”locked in place”

under the glovebox.

Front seats

Power seat (option)

Preparations

The seat is usually adjusted with the ignition

key is in position I or II. It can also be adjusted

within 4.5 minutes of unlocking the door with

the key or remote control. If the door is closed

but the ignition key has not yet been inserted in

the ignition switch or is in position 0 in the

ignition switch, settings can be made within

40 seconds of closing the door.

Memory function in the remote control

(option)

If the setting of the seat is changed, the new

setting is saved in the remote control used to

lock the car. The next time the car is unlocked

using that remote control and the driver’s door

is opened within five minutes, the driver’s seats

and door mirrors assume the stored positions.

Seat adjustment

The switches can be used to make the following

adjustments:

1. Front edge of seat cushion up/down

2. Seat forward/rearward

3. Seat up/down

4. Backrest rake

The seat can be moved in one direction at a time.

The power seats have an overload protector that

activates if a seat is blocked by an object. If this

occurs, switch off the ignition (position 0) and

wait 20 seconds before operating the seat again.

Seat with memory function (option)

5. Setting seat and door mirrors, program 1

6. Setting seat and door mirrors, program 2

7. Setting seat and door mirrors, program 3

8. Storing preset positions

Three positions can be stored. After adjusting

the seat, hold the MEM (8) button depressed

while pressing the button (5). Further seat and

door mirror settings can be stored using

memory buttons (6) and (7).

Setting preset positions

Press and hold one of the memory buttons (5),

(6) or (7) until the seat stops. If you release the

button, the seat stops immediately for safety

reasons.

Emergency stop

If the seat accidentally begins to move, press

one of the buttons to stop the seat.

WARNING!

• Ensure that there is nothing in front

of, behind or under the seat during

adjustment.

• Make sure that none of the backseat

passengers will be trapped.

• Make sure that children do not play

with the switches, to avoid the risk of

getting trapped.

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Interior lighting

Rear reading lampsGeneral lighting and front reading lamps

General lighting

General lighting lights up and goes out when

you press the button. General lighting comes on

automatically and remains lit for 30 seconds:

· When you unlock the car from the outside

using the key or remote control.

· When you have stopped the engine and

turned the ignition key to position 0.

General lighting lights* and remains lit for

10 minutes:

· When one of the doors is open.

*The function is light-dependent and is

only activated when it is dark.

General lighting goes out:

· When the engine is started.

· When you lock the car from the outside

using the key or remote control.

General lighting can be switched off or on in all

situations by briefly pressing the button.

When you switch the light on, it remains lit for

10 minutes.

You can disconnect the automatic function by

pressing the button for more than 3 seconds.

When you then briefly press the button, the

automatic function reconnects.

The pre-programmed times of 30 seconds and

10 minutes can be changed. Contact your Volvo

workshop.

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Vanity mirror

The lamp comes on when you open the cover.

Front and rear reading lamps

Reading lamps in the front and rear seats can be

switched on or off by pressing the respective

button. Reading lamps are switched off automati-

cally after 10 minutes if not switched off

manually.

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WARNING!

Make sure that no hard, sharp or heavy

objects lie on or in any of the storage

compartments where they might cause injury

during heavy braking. Always fasten large

heavy objects with one of the seat belts.

Ashtray (option)

To empty the ashtrays:

Front seat: open the ashtray, pull out the insert.

Rear seat: as above.

Cup holder (option)

Some models are equipped with cup holders for

the front and rear seat occupants.

You can also use the centre console’s storage

compartment for cassette tapes, CDs, etc.

Privacy handset + holder

(option)

Certain models are equipped with a privacy

handset. See the Telephone section for more

information.

Storage compartments, front and rear seats

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1. Rear storage compartment

(under armrest)

The rear storage compartment of the centre

console can be used to store CDs and the like.

This storage compartment can be equipped with:

- Privacy handset + holder (option)

2. Front storage compartment

(V70: roller cover)

This storage compartment can be equipped with

the following options:

- Cup holder (option)

- Ashtray (option)

3. 12 V socket

4. Ashtray (option)

Rear storage compartment

cup holder for rear seat

passengers

· To access the storage compartment/privacy

handset, press the button on the left-hand

side of the armrest and fold the tunnel

compartment cover back. To use the cup

holder, press the button on the right-hand

side of the armrest and fold the upper part

of the tunnel compartment cover back.

· The cup holder and cover can be closed

separately.

Storage compartment cup

holder (option)

The cup holder can be easily removed:

1. Snap the rear edge of the cup holder up.

2. Slide the cup holder back.

3. Angle the front edge of the cup holder up

and lift out.

Repeat the procedure in reverse order to refit

the cup holder.

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Storage compartments

Storage compartment in centre

console

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Extra handle XC70

Extra handle

Volvo XC70 is equipped with an extra handle

on the passenger side of the centre console

storage compartment. This handle gives extra

support when driving gravel roads, etc.

WARNING!

The handle may become extremely warm if

the car is parked in direct sunlight/warm

temperatures.

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Storage compartments, front

Coat hanger

The coat hanger is only intended for light

garments.

Cup holder (option)

· Press on the holder to open it.

· Press the holder back in place after use.

NOTE! Never use glass bottles. Also bear in

mind that hot beverages could scald you.

Storage in the glove box

The glovebox can be used to store items such

as the Owner’s Manual, pens and petrol/credit

cards.

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Waste bin, Collapsible table in rear seat

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Bottle holder for rear seat

passengers (option)

Do as follows to use the bottle holder:

1. Open the holder.

2. Insert the bottle.

The bottle holder can also serve as a waste bin.

Insert a bag into the holder and fold it over the

edges.

NOTE!

· There are no specially made waste bags for

the holder - use ordinary plastic bags.

· For reasons of safety, never keep glass

bottles in the car!

Collapsible table (option)

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Lift the strap and fold

the seat cushion

forward.

To close: Fold the table

section upwards into

place. Fold the arm

inwards under the

table. Mind your hand.

Fold the armrest into

the rear seat. Lift the

strap and fold back the

seat cushion.

To completely extend

the table section, fold

the armrest in the rear

seat forward. Fold out

the table so that it rests

on the armrest. Press to

release the cup holder.

If you wish to fold out

the cup holder by itself, you do not need to fold

out the table.

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Cup holder in the armrest,

rear seat

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Centre seat head restraint

(V70)

Lower the centre seat head restraint if it is

raised. Press the release button behind the right-

hand support. See illustration.

Rear seat and cargo area

Centre seat head restraint

(XC70)

(Models with 3-portion rear seat)

Raise: Pull the head restraint straight up.

Lower: Pull the head restraint slightly forward

and press down.

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Folding the head restraints

Extension of cargo area

The rear seat is in two sections and each section

can be folded forward separately.

1. Tip the front seat backrests into a more

upright position if they are excessively

reclined.

2. Pull the strap on the seat cushion and fold

the cushion towards the front seat backrest.

3. Fold the outboard head restraints forward

by pulling the head restraint strap.

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Tipping the backrest forwards

Press the backrest catch to the rear and tip the

backrest forwards.

Folding the centre portion of

the backrest (XC70)

(Models with 3-portion rear seat)

The left-hand and centre portions of the backrest

can be folded individually.

The centre portion must be folded to fold the

right-hand portion.

A - Catch in closed position

B - Catch in open position

Rear seat and cargo area

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WARNING!

Make sure the backrest locks into place

when returning it to an upright position.

The word “UNLOCKED” should not be

visible on the catch.

To fold the centre portion of the backrest

(without folding the outer portions): Make sure

the head restraint is completely lowered. Press

the button on the top edge of this portion of the

backrest to release the catch. Then fold the

backrest forward.

Centre seat backrest

(XC70 with 3-portion rear seat)

Divider with storage pockets

(XC70 – accessory)

(Models with 3-portion rear seat)

A divider with storage pockets is available as an

accessory to the XC70 with a 3-portion rear seat.

The divider can prevent objects in the cargo area

from being thrown forward during hard braking.

To fit the divider, see the accompanying

directions in the kit or contact a Volvo workshop.

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Rear seat and cargo area

WARNING!

(XC70 with 3-portion rear seat)

· For reasons of safety, the centre seat

backrest should never be left loose in

the car.

· If the centre seat backrest is removed,

hard braking may cause unsecured

objects in the cargo area to be thrown

forward between the outer backrests.

· The right-hand side of the backrest must

be upright when the centre seat backrest

is folded into place. Otherwise, the centre

seat backrest cannot lock into place and

the centre seatbelt cannot be used.

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Centre seat backrest as armrest

Removing the centre seat

backrest (XC70)

(Models with 3-portion rear seat)

· Press the button on the top edge of this

portion of the backrest to release the catch.

· Fold the backrest slightly forward.

· Pull the handle on the back or the backrest

(see above illustration) to release the lower

portion of the backrest from the rod. Lift

out the backrest.

Contact your Volvo dealer for information on

accessories that can be placed between the outer

portions of the backrest.

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Centre armrest (XC70)

(Models with 3-portion rear seat)

The centre seat backrest can be used as an

armrest.

· Remove the centre seat backrest as

described to the left.

Refitting the centre seat

backrest

(Models with 3-portion rear seat)

· The right-hand portion of the backrest must

be upright when refitting the centre portion.

· Refit the backrest by pressing the lower

portion onto the rod until it locks into place.

Contact your Volvo dealer for information on

accessories that can be placed between the outer

portions of the backrest and seat cushion.

· Turn the backrest over (the front of the

backrest should be up)

· Press the backrest back onto the rod until it

locks into place.

To reset the backrest to its normal position, pull

the handle (which is now on the bottom of the

front) to release it from the rod. Refit the

backrest following the directions to the left.

WARNING!

If the centre seat backrest is used as an armrest

(see previous page) then the divider must be

positioned to prevent objects in the cargo area

from being thrown forward between the outer

backrests during hard braking.

Rear seat and cargo area

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A - Catch in closed position

B - Catch in open position

Rear seat backrest position

You can adjust the positions of the two rear

seat backrests. To adjust a backrest to the cargo

position*:

· Press the catch until the red mark is visible.

· Pull the backrest forwards to a new locked

position.

· Make sure that the backrest is secured in a

locked position and that the red mark is no

longer visible.

Follow the same procedure to adjust the

backrest to an upright position.

* The cargo position increases the cargo area.

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NOTE! Make sure that the holes in the plastic

ferrules on the top of the backrest engage with

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!

Do not position heavy items right up against the front seats. The forward-folded backrest will

then be pressed down unnecessarily hard. Never load above the level of the backrests. If you do,

the cargo could be thrown forward during heavy braking or in a collision and seriously injure you

or your passengers. Also remember to secure the cargo properly to prevent it moving about.

Removing the seat cushion

(2 or 3 portion rear seat)

The seat cushion can easily be removed. You

will then have a somewhat longer cargo

compartment.

Pull the red lock pins forward to unlock the seat

cushion. Then lift the seat cushion.

Do this in the reverse order when replacing the

seat cushion.

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Cargo area

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Holder for grocery bags

(option)

Open the tailgate. Hang or secure your grocery

bags by means of tensioning straps or holders.

To remove the plastic trough (option), turn the

two knobs at the sides.

Cargo area lighting

An extra roof lamp is fitted at the end of the

cargo area.

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Electric socket in cargo area

Remove the cover when you wish to use the

electric socket. The socket is live regardless of

whether or not the ignition is switched on.

If the ignition is switched off and a power

consumer that uses more than 0.1 A is connec-

ted to the electric socket, a warning message is

shown on the display.

Remember not to use the socket when the

ignition is switched off, if there is a risk of

draining the battery.

WARNING!

· Do not position heavy items right up against

the front seats. The forward-folded backrest

will then be pressed down unnecessarily

hard. Never load above the level of the

backrests. If you do, the cargo could be

thrown forward during heavy braking or in

a collision and seriously injure you or your

passengers. Also remember to secure the

cargo properly to prevent it moving about.

· When the rear seat backrest is folded down,

do not load objects higher than 50 mm from

the top edge of the rear passenger door

window. Otherwise, the protection offered

by the inflatable curtain hidden inside the

headlining will be compromised.

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Loading in the cargo area

Seat belts and airbags afford the driver and

front seat passenger excellent protection,

especially in a frontal collision. You must also

think of protecting yourself from behind. When

loading cargo you should bear in mind that

objects in the cargo area, if they are not

properly anchored and correctly positioned, can

be thrown forward at great speed and conside-

rable force in a collision or during heavy

braking and cause serious injury.

Remember that in a frontal collision at

50 km/h (31 mph) an object weighing 20 kg

corresponds to a collision weight of 1 000 kg.

Bear the following in mind when

loading cargo:

· Place the load close up against the backrest.

· Place heavy objects as low down as

possible.

· Place wide objects on either side of the

backrest split.

· Secure the load using suitable straps

attached to the cargo lashing eyes.

· Never load above the level of the backrest

without using a cargo net.

General

Load capacity depends on the car’s total kerb

weight, including any accessories that are

mounted. Kerb weight includes the driver, the

weight of the fuel tank when filled to 90% and

various fluids, such as washer fluid and

coolant. Mounted accessories, i.e. towbar, load

carrier, roof box, etc., are included in the kerb

weight.

The load capacity of the car is reduced by the

number of passengers and their weight.

WARNING!

The driving characteristics of the car

change based on its kerb weight and

how heavily it is loaded.

Cargo net

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Protective grate XC70

For reasons of safety, the protective grate in the

cargo compartment must always be fastened

and secured correctly.

Do the following to fit the protective grate:

· Fold down the backrests.

· Use a Torx screwdriver to press in and turn

the knob (1) to red (to unlock).

· Insert the spring-loaded ends of the

protective grate into the attachment points

(see illustration).

· Press in and turn the knob (1) to green (to

lock).

NOTE: The green marking on the bracket (2)

and the marking on the knob (1) must be

opposite each other after installation. Otherwise

there is no impact protection.

Do the following to remove the protective

grate:

· Fold down the backrests.

· Use a Torx screwdriver to press in and turn

the knob (1) towards red so that the

marking on the knob matches the marking

on the bracket.

· Press the protective grate towards the

opposite mounting until it comes out of the

ceiling panel. Reduce the amount of

pressure once the mounting has come past

the ceiling panel and pull the grate carefully

towards you so that the grate also releases

on the other side. Do not angle the grate too

much as it could become wedged and be

difficult to pull out.

Nylon cargo net V70

(2-portion rear seat)

The car is equipped with a cargo net made of

strong nylon fabric which can be unrolled from

the rear seat backrest. The cargo net will upon

unrolling, self-lock after about a minute, if the

rear seat backrests are in an upright position.

· Pull up the right-hand cargo net.

· First hook the rod in the bracket on the

right-hand side (A). Then pull the rod out

and hook it on the left-hand side (B).

· Pull up the left-hand cargo net and secure it

to the rod.

· Remove in reverse order.

The cargo net can also be used when the

rear seat is folded forwards.

Red marking - unlocked

Green marking - locked

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Cargo net XC70

Nylon cargo net

(Models with 3-portion rear seat)

Volvo XC70 can be equipped with a cargo net

made of strong nylon fabric, attachable to

designated brackets in the roof headlining and

tightened from eyelets on the floor*.

The net can be fastened behind the upright

backrests of the rear seats. If the rear seats are

folded down, the net can also be fastened

behind the front seats (see illustrations).

The upper and lower rods are equipped with

hinges in the centre, allowing you to fold the

cargo net together. If necessary, fold the rods

out until they lock.

* If your car is equipped with a rear-facing

extra seat.

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Hinge/Button

WARNING!

· For reasons of safety, the cargo net must

not be used if a child is sitting in the

auxiliary seat in the cargo compartment.

· It is important to check that the upper

attachments of the cargo net are correctly

mounted and that the cords are securely

fastened.

· Do not use a damaged net.

· Secure the upper rod in the front or rear

ceiling bracket (A)

· Secure the other end of the rod in the ceiling

bracket on the other side.

· Secure the cords of the cargo net in the

eyelets on the floor: (B) when the net is

secured in the rear ceiling brackets, (D)

when the net is secured in the front ceiling

brackets.

· Tighten the cargo net with the cords.

NOTE:

· If the cargo net is fitted to the front ceiling

brackets and the seat cushions of the rear

seat are folded forward, the cargo net should

be pulled in front of the seat cushions and

behind the backrests of the front seats (C).

· The cords of the cargo net must not be

fastened to the eyelets on the floor under

the front seats. If these eyelets are used and

the front seats are moved back, the net or

upper attachments might be damaged.

Folding the cargo net

The cargo net can be folded together and placed

under the floor of the cargo area in cars not

equipped with an auxiliary bass speaker

(option) or auxiliary child seat (option).

Press the buttons in the cargo net hinges (see

inset in the illustration to the far left) to release

them and fold the net.

Cargo area cover, Extra seat in cargo area

WARNING!

If your car is equipped with an extra seat, the

tailgate must have a lock cylinder. The

tailgate can now be unlocked from outside as

normal (key in driver’s door and/or with

remote control) as well as with the key in

the tailgate lock.

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Extra seat (option)

The auxiliary seat is designed for two children,

each weighing between 15 and 36 kg and up to

140 cm in height. The maximum total weight is

72 kg.

Raising

· Remove the cargo area cover if your car is

equipped with such.

· Fold the backrest section forwards until it

locks in place.

· Fold the seat cushion forwards.

Lowering

· Fold the seat cushion rearwards.

· Pull the backrest section’s handle to

open it and then fold it downwards.

Cargo area cover (option)

Pull out the privacy panel, pull it over the cargo

and hook it into the recesses in the rear pillars

of the cargo compartment.

Removing the cargo area cover:

· Press in the end piece of the privacy panel,

guide it up and release.

· To fit in place: press the end pieces of the

cargo area cover down into the holders.

WARNING!

When the extra seat is used, the two rear seat

backrests must be in the raised position, the

cargo net removed and the child safety lock

open. This is so that in the event of an

accident the children will be able to get out of

the car themselves.

If your car is fitted with a steel cargo grid, it

must be removed before the extra seat is

used. This is mandatory.

NOTE! If you must take the cargo area cover

along on a trip while using the extra seat in the

cargo area, do as follows:

· Fold both backrests of the backseat into a

more upright position (see page 76).

· Carefully place the loose cargo area cover

between the backrest of the backseat and

the extra seat. Put up the neck support of

the extra seat.

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Spare wheel

Mounting

Spare tyre, tools, jack - cars with bass

speakers (option)

The jack and tool kit are in a compartment above the spare wheel. Do the

following to remove the spare wheel:

· Remove the back floor hatch by unlocking it and pulling back 45°.

Unlock the forward floor hatch.

· Remove the carpet over the bass speaker.

· Loosen the wheel and turn the clip 90° (1).

· Remove the bass speaker by gripping the upper right-hand and lower

left-hand corners. Lift upwards and inwards and then let the bass

speaker rest against the left side of the cargo area.

· Return, close and fasten everything in reverse order. Make sure that

the spare tyre is firmly fixed and that the jack and tool kit are fastened

securely.

Warning triangle

(another location for

cars with extra seat)

Spare wheel, tools, jack

The spare wheel with the tools and jack can be found under the floor of the

cargo area. Carry out the following to remove the spare wheel.

· Remove the back floor hatch by unlocking it and pulling back 45°.

Unlock the forward floor hatch.

· Undo the screws in the plastic trough (accessory) and lift it out.

· Lift out the jack and tool kit.

· Unscrew the mounting and remove the spare wheel.

· Screw everything back in place and secure in reverse order. Make sure

that the spare wheel is fixed in place and that the jack and tool kit are

properly secured.

Warning triangle (certain countries)

Follow the regulations concerning warning triangles of the country you are

in.

NOTE! If the car is equipped with an auxiliary seat in the cargo area, the

warning triangle is located in a special compartment in the front of the

wheel well.

Jack

Tool kit with

towing eye

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