Found out anything new about your car?

Baxlin · Oct 19th, 2017, 08:53

I saw this type of thread on the Lexus forum, and it was surprising how many features/frustrations were not in the (huge!) manual.

I couldn't find a similar thread on here, so here goes.

I found yesterday that if I put the four way flashers on while the ignition was on, I could hear the clicks, and the double arrows flashed on the instrument panel, but with the ignition off, the flashers worked, but there was no indication inside the car. Never had that on previous cars, is it normal on Volvos?

I also discovered that I need to press the brake pedal at the start of the roof lowering process, but it doesn't have to be held down throughout.

Over to you...

domhart10 · Oct 19th, 2017, 09:30

I think the only new thing I have found out about my car, is that he badly needs a clean. But since finding out I can roll all the windows down using my fob, I might of been doing this a lot before I get in just to let in some nice fresh crisp air in the car

tt82 · Oct 19th, 2017, 11:05

This thread is going to be so much fun!!!!

DaveNP · Oct 19th, 2017, 12:14

I thought I'd read a similar thread here as it was where I learned about the two little tabs at the back of the base of the front passenger seat which allows the seatback to be laid forwards. Trouble was I didn't find out how to remove the headrest until after I'd been to IKEA and struggled to get the very long box in!

Simmy · Oct 19th, 2017, 13:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveNP

I thought I'd read a similar thread here as it was where I learned about the two little tabs at the back of the base of the front passenger seat which allows the seatback to be laid forwards. Trouble was I didn't find out how to remove the headrest until after I'd been to IKEA and struggled to get the very long box in!

no need to remove headrest . just tuck it under glove box it will hold seat back flat .

simples

wimorrison · Oct 19th, 2017, 14:07

Headrest under the glove compartment also serves to keep the seat folded down - flat

phil1968 · Oct 19th, 2017, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baxlin

I saw this type of thread on the Lexus forum, and it was surprising how many features/frustrations were not in the (huge!) manual.

I couldn't find a similar thread on here, so here goes.

I found yesterday that if I put the four way flashers on while the ignition was on, I could hear the clicks, and the double arrows flashed on the instrument panel, but with the ignition off, the flashers worked, but there was no indication inside the car. Never had that on previous cars, is it normal on Volvos?

I also discovered that I need to press the brake pedal at the start of the roof lowering process, but it doesn't have to be held down throughout.

Over to you...

We've owned our C70 for nearly 3 years & did not know about the foot on the brake business

Grimble · Oct 19th, 2017, 15:02

The tool to remove the fuses in the fuseboxes inside the car is stored in the fusebox under the bonnet.
Along with some spare fuses if you are lucky!

Simmy · Oct 19th, 2017, 15:36

the chocolate wheel brace is useless I now carry strong arm bar extension and socket

green van man · Oct 19th, 2017, 16:11

The six speed manual gearbox holds 2.2 litres of oil not the 1.9 my book tells me.

Yes I found out when the 2 litres of oil I had baught failed to fill the box to the filler hole.

Paul.

Oct 19th, 2017, 08:53	#1
Baxlin Old Rocker Last Online: Yesterday 11:35 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tring	Found out anything new about your car? I saw this type of thread on the Lexus forum, and it was surprising how many features/frustrations were not in the (huge!) manual. I couldn't find a similar thread on here, so here goes. I found yesterday that if I put the four way flashers on while the ignition was on, I could hear the clicks, and the double arrows flashed on the instrument panel, but with the ignition off, the flashers worked, but there was no indication inside the car. Never had that on previous cars, is it normal on Volvos? I also discovered that I need to press the brake pedal at the start of the roof lowering process, but it doesn't have to be held down throughout. Over to you... __________________ Just my opinion, please don't shoot me if it doesn't match yours! 2011 C70 D3 (now sold)and JZR 3 wheeler

Oct 19th, 2017, 09:30	#2
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Yesterday 23:31 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	I think the only new thing I have found out about my car, is that he badly needs a clean. But since finding out I can roll all the windows down using my fob, I might of been doing this a lot before I get in just to let in some nice fresh crisp air in the car __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Oct 19th, 2017, 11:05	#3
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	This thread is going to be so much fun!!!! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Oct 19th, 2017, 12:14	#4
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	I thought I'd read a similar thread here as it was where I learned about the two little tabs at the back of the base of the front passenger seat which allows the seatback to be laid forwards. Trouble was I didn't find out how to remove the headrest until after I'd been to IKEA and struggled to get the very long box in! __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Oct 19th, 2017, 14:07	#6
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Headrest under the glove compartment also serves to keep the seat folded down - flat __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Oct 19th, 2017, 15:02	#8
Grimble Grimble Last Online: Feb 4th, 2019 17:54 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Staffordshire	The tool to remove the fuses in the fuseboxes inside the car is stored in the fusebox under the bonnet. Along with some spare fuses if you are lucky! __________________ 2012 XC60 D4 SE Lux Nav

Oct 19th, 2017, 15:36	#9
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:24 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	the chocolate wheel brace is useless I now carry strong arm bar extension and socket

Oct 19th, 2017, 16:11	#10
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	The six speed manual gearbox holds 2.2 litres of oil not the 1.9 my book tells me. Yes I found out when the 2 litres of oil I had baught failed to fill the box to the filler hole. Paul.

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