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Simon Jones · Aug 16th, 2017, 20:01

The manual is always worth a read as there can be some things which you would never find out just by playing with the controls. This includes setting the wipers to service mode so they are at the end of their sweep so easier to change the blades, and the dipping of the door mirrors when engaging reverse (2008 XC70).

Also found out (by chance) that emergency braking at 70mph flashes the hazard lights.

tt82 · Aug 17th, 2017, 08:11

I believe that hard braking from high speed will cause the brake lights to flash initially, until the car is stopped/nearly at a stop and then the hazard warning lights are activated.

andrewpain · Aug 17th, 2017, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by tt82

I believe that hard braking from high speed will cause the brake lights to flash initially, until the car is stopped/nearly at a stop and then the hazard warning lights are activated.

I've found that hard braking from 70 also triggers an audible warning from the passenger side, variable in tone but it's not mentioned in the manual, sounds like "what the...? Weren't you looking?" or variations on the same theme. Any suggestions about turning it off?

tt82 · Aug 17th, 2017, 16:25

Perhaps the saying of "if it moves and it shouldn't, duck tape and cable ties - if it doesn't move and it should, wd40" may help you here. I'm pretty sure some duck tape over the source of the noise will reduce it's volume considerably!

T5R92011 · Aug 17th, 2017, 16:30

Discovered that the middle rear seat headreset is adjustable in my P1 S60.

Always assumed all Volvo headresets were fixed, but seems the middle one can be raised and lowered.

Sasha94 · Aug 17th, 2017, 18:29

Always worth chucking in there for those who don't know, if you have a Volvo with an electric handbrake you can use it to help with an emergency stop from speed. If you press it as speed it does release again but it will stop the car dead below a few mph

phil1968 · Aug 17th, 2017, 19:48

Yes, don't place anything on the rear 'parcel shelf' of a Mk.2 C70 ...as it moves as part of the roof mechanism

AndyJudge · Aug 18th, 2017, 08:13

2 from me

1) pushing the L or R mirror button on engaging reverse dips the mirror so you can see the Curb - Picked that one up from hear.

2) If stuck in the dessert without water the XC60 washer bottle is large enough to support the population of a small town for several days. Jeez how long does it take to refill.

Prufrock · Aug 18th, 2017, 09:19

Not new out but reminded...how good a good Volvo 744 is...in absolute terms, not just because it's 31.5 years old.

Jon.

Prufrock · Aug 18th, 2017, 09:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyJudge

2) If stuck in the dessert...

Is that a custard or blancmange dessert, or a desert like the local Tesco :-) ?

Jon.

Aug 17th, 2017, 08:11	#22
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	I believe that hard braking from high speed will cause the brake lights to flash initially, until the car is stopped/nearly at a stop and then the hazard warning lights are activated. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Aug 17th, 2017, 16:25	#24
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Perhaps the saying of "if it moves and it shouldn't, duck tape and cable ties - if it doesn't move and it should, wd40" may help you here. I'm pretty sure some duck tape over the source of the noise will reduce it's volume considerably! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Aug 17th, 2017, 16:30	#25
T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 19:40 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	Discovered that the middle rear seat headreset is adjustable in my P1 S60. Always assumed all Volvo headresets were fixed, but seems the middle one can be raised and lowered. __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com

Aug 17th, 2017, 18:29	#26
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	Always worth chucking in there for those who don't know, if you have a Volvo with an electric handbrake you can use it to help with an emergency stop from speed. If you press it as speed it does release again but it will stop the car dead below a few mph __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

Aug 17th, 2017, 19:48	#27
phil1968 Master Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2020 23:19 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chatham	Yes, don't place anything on the rear 'parcel shelf' of a Mk.2 C70 ...as it moves as part of the roof mechanism __________________ 2008 C70 D5 SE Lux Nav Geartronic

Aug 16th, 2017, 20:01	#21
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	The manual is always worth a read as there can be some things which you would never find out just by playing with the controls. This includes setting the wipers to service mode so they are at the end of their sweep so easier to change the blades, and the dipping of the door mirrors when engaging reverse (2008 XC70). Also found out (by chance) that emergency braking at 70mph flashes the hazard lights.

Aug 18th, 2017, 08:13	#28
AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	2 from me 1) pushing the L or R mirror button on engaging reverse dips the mirror so you can see the Curb - Picked that one up from hear. 2) If stuck in the dessert without water the XC60 washer bottle is large enough to support the population of a small town for several days. Jeez how long does it take to refill. __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

Aug 18th, 2017, 09:19	#29
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	Not new out but reminded...how good a good Volvo 744 is...in absolute terms, not just because it's 31.5 years old. Jon. Last edited by Prufrock; Aug 18th, 2017 at 09:58. Reason: replaced"found"with new.

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