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Model flyer · Mar 5th, 2014, 20:31

Did you know that you can put wipers into service mode and they stop pointing up and can be easily moved for changing blades or cleaning the screen etc ? Simply insert ignition fob and press the start button without pressing the clutch pedal or brake on an auto . Now push the wiper switch up as you would for one wipe sequence and the wiper arms will stop at vertical .

H20 VOLVO · Mar 5th, 2014, 21:21

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Originally Posted by Backhill1

When you disable the rear window function to stop children playing it also activates the child locks, and also de-activates when you enable the function.

Really clever from a family car perspective when you have a mixture of adults / children travelling.

Not standard fit I don't think. Part of the 'Family Pack' I believe. Also includes rear integrated seat boosters.

wheelnut · Mar 5th, 2014, 21:32

...........has a handbook?

Sorry - can't help myself sometimes!

Backhill1 · Mar 6th, 2014, 00:26

Yes sorry part of the family pack, but still a really good idea.

The XC70 really is a fantastic family car.

I-S · Mar 6th, 2014, 08:06

Did you know that if you have the front wipers set to auto, and it is raining, when you put the car into reverse the rear wiper will come on automatically?

tt82 · Mar 6th, 2014, 08:44

Did you know that the contoler for tbe wiper sensitivity on auto setting also controls the time interval on intermittent setting.

Philip Fisher · Mar 6th, 2014, 19:15

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Originally Posted by BL08

You have to lock the glove box first with the key which then deactivates the tailgate. You keep the key which then means that the valet/chauffeur cannot get at your valuables - or your spare wheel for that matter.

So, i locked the glovebox and the boot still releases.....

BL08 · Mar 6th, 2014, 21:39

Sorry about that. I haven't tried it myself, I was merely repeating what it said in the handbook. I'll try it myself over the weekend and report back.

civilservant · Mar 7th, 2014, 14:50

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Originally Posted by egor

When you put the car in reverse if you touch either the right or left wing mirror buttons than that mirror moves down to give you a view of the side of the car, so you can see how far you are from the kerb.

Doesn't work on my MY V70 2011 R-Design...

berrymanuk · Mar 7th, 2014, 15:23

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Originally Posted by civilservant

Doesn't work on my MY V70 2011 R-Design...

Did you press it a couple of times? It doesn't do it on first go on mine as soon as it's gone into Reverse - I have to press the button a couple of times for it to dip the mirror. Press it again and it pops back. Sometimes it'll do that when I drive off also

Mar 5th, 2014, 20:31	#21
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Did you know that you can put wipers into service mode and they stop pointing up and can be easily moved for changing blades or cleaning the screen etc ? Simply insert ignition fob and press the start button without pressing the clutch pedal or brake on an auto . Now push the wiper switch up as you would for one wipe sequence and the wiper arms will stop at vertical . __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

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BL08 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2024 16:59 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Staffordshire	oops Sorry about that. I haven't tried it myself, I was merely repeating what it said in the handbook. I'll try it myself over the weekend and report back. __________________ Current - 2008 V70 SE Lux D5 185, 2005 XC70 SE D5 163. Previous - 2003 V40 SE 2.0 T,1997 940 CLASSIC 2.3 HPT Estate, 1996 940 SE 2.3 HPT Estate, 1993 940 S 2.0 Estate.

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Backhill1 Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2023 13:08 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Turriff	Yes sorry part of the family pack, but still a really good idea. The XC70 really is a fantastic family car.

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I-S Premier Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2021 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huddersfield	Did you know that if you have the front wipers set to auto, and it is raining, when you put the car into reverse the rear wiper will come on automatically?

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