pg. 53 Rear/side-view mirrors




Rear-view mirror

A Normal position

B Night position, reduces glare from following headlights


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


Auto-dim function (certain models)

A Indicator light

B Sensor

The Auto-dim function reacts to high beams from the car behind you and switches the mirror automatically to "night" position.

NOTE: If the right indicator light (see inset illustration above) is on, the Auto-dim function is ON. Press the button (see arrow) to turn the function ON or OFF.


pg. 54 Electrically operated side-view mirrors, Front courtesy lights




Electrically operated side-view mirrors

The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest. Press the left side of the selector button and then use the adjustment control to adjust the driver's door mirror. Press the right side of the selector button before adjusting the passenger door mirror.

A Horizontal adjustment

B Vertical adjustment

WARNING!
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in the wide-angle right side-view mirror are closer than they appear to be.


Front courtesy lights

The front courtesy lighting consists of two reading lights for the front seat occupants.

Front and rear reading lights always on

Front and rear reading lights always off

Front and rear reading lights come on when a door is opened

Left or right reading light illuminates if the center switch is in position

The courtesy lights remain illuminated for 30 seconds after the doors have been closed but will be switched off if the ignition is turned on or the doors are locked. If a door is not closed completely, the courtesy lights will stay on and a chime will sound until the door is closed.

pg. 55 Vanity mirrors





Vanity mirrors - C70 Coupe

The light illuminates when the cover is opened.

The driver's side vanity mirror will only illuminate if the ignition key is in position I.


Vanity mirrors - C70 Convertible

Fold down the sun visor and slide the cover to the side to illuminate the mirror. The illumination will be switched off when the cover is closed or if the sun visor is folded up.

pg. 56 Rear reading lights





Reading lights, rear seat - C70 Coupe

There are two reading lights for the rear seat passengers. These are turned on/off by using the adjacent switches.

Light is on if the front switch is in position .

Light turns on if any door is opened.


Reading lights, rear seat - C70 Convertible

There are two reading lamps at opposite sides of the rear seat, near the armrests. These lamps can be turned on/off using the switch (see illustration above).

The switch can be set in three positions. In the first position the lamps are always off. In the second position the lamps will come on if one of the doors is opened. In the third position, the lamps are always on.


pg. 57 Long load storage





Long load storage

There is a flap located in the panel behind the rear seat which makes is possible to carry long loads such as skis, etc.
To open, pull the strap forward, see illustration above.
Protective covers (for skis) should be used to avoid soiling or tearing the upholstery.

C70 Convertible only A bag for the object being transported is attached to this opening behind the backrest to help hinder access to the trunk when the convertible top is down.

Please note that this cargo space is intended for light loads only.

Max length: 6 1/2 ft (2 meters)
Max weight: 55 lbs (25 kg)

WARNING!
Always turn the engine off and apply the parking brake when loading/unloading the vehicle. Place the transmission in the P (PARK) position to help prevent inadvertent movement of the gear selector.

Long loads should be secured to the folded down armrest to help prevent movement and possible injury in the event of sudden braking or stops. Any sharp edges should be covered with protective material.



pg. 58 Hood




To open the hood


· Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
· Lift the hood slightly.
· Pull the release control on the inside of the lower edge of the grille toward you and lift the hood.


The hood normally opens to an angle of 57°. The hood can be opened to the vertical position by rotating the hinge catches (see illustrations). The catches will return to their normal positions when the hood is closed.

Ensure adequate clearance in low-roof garages to avoid damaging the hood.

WARNING!
Check that the hood locks properly when closed.



pg. 59 Trunk




Opening the trunk

The trunk can be opened by:
· Pressing the button on the remote control (A) twice within 3 seconds
· Using the master key in the trunk lock
· Using the trunk control on the driver's door (B)

Locking the trunk

The trunk lock is incorporated in the central locking system. This means that you can either lock or unlock the trunk when the driver's door is locked/unlocked.

The trunk can be disconnected from the central locking system by turning the key counterclockwise as shown in the illustration.
Withdraw the key in the horizontal position *
* In this position, the trunk cannot be opened with the control on the driver's door or with the remote control.
The trunk is now always locked. This feature can be used for e.g., valet parking. If you give only the service key to the driver, it will not be possible to gain access to the trunk. Please be aware that this setting may preclude access to the spare tire and jack.

To reconnect the lock to the central locking system:
Withdraw the key in the vertical position

Opening the trunk from the inside (U.S. models only)
The C70 is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be used in an emergency situation to open the trunk from the inside.
Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid.

NOTE: This handle is not intended to be used to anchor the trunk lid when long loads are being transported.


Opening the trunk from the inside

WARNING!

  • Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked and keep keys out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.
  • On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people to these high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small children are particularly at risk.



  • pg. 60 Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack




    Trunk light

    A Light always off

    B Light is on when the trunk lid is open


    Spare tire

    The spare tire is located under the carpet in a special well under the floor of the trunk. The jack is placed inside the wheel rim.

    WARNING!
    Make sure that the jack is properly secured in the wheel rim with the securing bracket. The belt must also be threaded though the slot in the securing bracket (see illustration) and properly fastened to help keep the spare wheel/jack in place in the event of a sudden stop.



    NOTE: See pages 90-91 for information on how the jack should be used.

    pg. 61 Securing cargo, Avoiding battery drain




    Eyelets in trunk

    Securing cargo

    As a safety precaution, your car is equipped with four eyelets to which straps can be attached to secure luggage.

    WARNING!
    The eyelets are not to be used as passenger restraints or as anchorages for child restraints. See page 11.




    Avoiding battery drain

    The courtesy lights and the warning lights in the rear of the doors come on when a door is opened.
    • To avoid battery drain when the doors are opened for prolonged periods, these lights can be switched off by pressing the lock mechanism (A) located in the rear facing side of the driver's door.
    • To return the lights to their normal function, pull the door handle out (B) and use a small screwdriver to push the lock mechanism back to its original position before closing the door.

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