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V70
Electrically operated front
seats (option)
From the time the driver's door is unlocked,
the driver's seat can be adjusted with the
ignition off during a 10 minute period, if the
door remains opened. If the door is closed,
the seat can be adjusted for 40 seconds.
1 - Power seat control panel
2 - Lumbar support
Turn the control for softer or firmer lumbar
support.
Move the seat as far rearward as possible for
easiest access to the lumbar support control.
Electrically operated seats
with memory function (option)*
Power seat control panel
A Front edge of seat (raise/lower)
B Forward - rearward
C Rear edge of seat (raise/lower)
D Backrest tilt
WARNING!
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted
with the ignition off, children should never
be left unattended in the car.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on the
power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the brake
pedal can be depressed fully. In addition,
position the seat as far rearward as
comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is in
motion.
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Programming the memory
Three seat positions can be programmed. To
program a seat position:
1 Adjust the seat to the desired position.
2 Hold down the MEM button.
3 While holding down the MEM button,
press button 1 to program the current
position of the seat.
Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the
same way.
To move the seat to a programmed position,
press and hold down button 1, 2 or 3 until the
seat moves to the preset position and stops.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop
automatically if the button is released
before the seat has reached the
programmed position.
NOTE: The seat has an overload protector
which engages if an object blocks the
movement of the seat. If this happens, remove
the object and wait 20 seconds before
operating the seat again.
* This option is only available on the
driver's seat.
Electrically operated seats - general
information
Adjusting the front seats:
Passengers's seat: The passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the
ignition key is in position I or II.
Driver's seat: The driver's seat can be adjusted if the ignition key is in
position I or II (see page 36). However, it can also be adjusted:
Within 40 seconds after the ignition has been switched off (even if
the key has been removed from the ignition switch).
Within 40 seconds after the driver's door has been unlocked with the
key or remote control and opened. The key does not have to be in the
ignition switch during this period.
Remote keyless entry system and driver's seat
The remote control transmitter also controls the electrically operated driver's seat in the following way:
Adjust the seat to your preferences.
When you leave your car, lock it using the remote control.
The next time you unlock the driver's door with the same remote control(the one you used to lock the doors with) and open the driver's door, the driver's seat will automatically move to the position in which you left it.
The seat will move to this position even if someone else has adjusted it since you last unlocked the car with the same remote control.
NOTE:
This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters (up to 3) that you use with your car.
This feature will not function if you lock your car with the key.
Folding front seat backrest
The passenger seat backrest can be folded down to the horizontal
position for carrying long loads. To fold down the backrest:
Move the seat as far rearward as possible
Adjust the backrest tilt to the most upright position
Lift the catches on the lower rear side of the backrest
Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward
Move the seat as far forward as possible
WARNING! Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants.
Secure the load to help prevent shifting during sudden stops.
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Manual height adjustment - front
seat
The front edges of the driver and passenger seat
cushions can be adjusted to seven different
settings and the rear edges to nine different
settings.
Lever (A) - adjusting the front edge of the seat.
Lever (B) - adjusting the rear edge of the seat.
Manual front-rear adjustment
The seat can be moved forward or rearward by
pulling up on the front-rear adjustment bar.
Check that the seat is securely locked into
position after adjusting.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the brake
pedal can be depressed fully. In addition,
position the seat as far rearward as comfort
and control allow.
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pg. 59 Storage compartments
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Clip for toll booth tickets, etc.
WARNING!
Make sure that no hard, sharp or heavy objects lie on or in any of the storage places
where they might cause injury during heavy braking.
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Ashtray (option)
To empty the ashtrays:
Front seat, open the ashtray, pull out the insert.
Rear seat, as above.
Cup holders
Some models are equipped with cup holders for
the front and rear seat occupants. You can also
use the center console's storage compartment
for cassette tapes, CD's etc.
Coin compartment (option)
To remove the coin compartment: Press the
middle of the compartment while pulling it
straight up.
Storage compartment and
armrest
Inside the armrest there is a storage compartment
which you may use for different personal
accessories.
The armrest's lid is twofold.
To open only the upper lid: press the locking
mechanism underneath the upper lid and fold
the lid backwards to desired position.
To open the upper and lower lid: lift the lid
from underneath upwards and fold to desired
position.
pg. 60 Cup holders, Glove compartment
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Cup holder in the center console for rear seat passengers (V70 only)
This cup holder is only available on the V70 with a 3-section rear seat.
To use the cup holder, open the cover on the center console and fold it rearward. The cup holder and the cover open together.
The cup holder and the cover can be closed separately.
NOTE: If the cup holder is subjected to weights above approximately 12 lbs (5 kg), it will fold down slightly to help prevent damage to the hinges.
Storage in the glove
compartment
The glove compartment has storage spaces
designed specifically to hold credit cards, pens,
and pencils.
pg. 61 Storage compartments, front, Coat hanger
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Pen holder on the center
console
Coat hanger
Use the coat hanger for clothes of normal
weight.
pg. 62 Folding Table in rear seat
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Folding Table (option)
Pull the tab and fold
the table section
forward.
Fold the armrest in the
backrest forward. Fold
out the table so that it
rests on the armrest.
Press to release the
cup holder. You do not
have to fold the
backrest forward, if
you only want to use the cup holder.
To close: Fold the
table section upward
into place. Fold the
arm under the table
inward being careful
not to pinch your
hand. Pull the handle
and fold the table
section back into
place.
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