XC70: General - New V70 / XC70 first impressions - Page 5

Kobe · Nov 22nd, 2007, 22:08

the dealer called me today..

car has arrived from the factory, but they now need to do the inspection and fit the towbar etc..

so just one more week to wait

Kobe · Nov 29th, 2007, 19:49

my XC70 was delivered today.. a bit rushed as it was brought to my office.. so no time to really have a look at it before it was dark today..

first impressions are great.. only small point which has been already pointed out.. where to put your left foot ?(manual version)..there is not enough room. I had driven an auto on the test drive.

Hadn't realised the satnav came with a remote control..nice feature.

car came with half tank of fuel - so that was a small bonus

write more after the weekend

Kobe · Dec 1st, 2007, 18:21

So first 150 miles were very good..

very happy with the specification - everything seems to be well screwed together..

eventually found all the switches and controls..

however there is one redundant switch on the car and when talking with the dealer - they said it was a cost option to make it work.. which one is it

Chaddie · Dec 1st, 2007, 22:31

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Originally Posted by Kobe

however there is one redundant switch on the car and when talking with the dealer - they said it was a cost option to make it work.. which one is it

Glad you're liking it, trust me it just gets better the more you drive it.

Anyway, do you know where this button is located and I'll see if its on my car and what it does.

Kobe · Dec 1st, 2007, 22:47

I am sure you have the same..

it's the headlight switch..

when in zero position they are on.. and on position they are on !! so what is the point of having 3 positions???

apparently you can have the lights switched off in the zero position..but costs money to have it changed by the dealer..

btw.. did you notice there is a recall on the XC70 already for the airbag software

Chaddie · Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:39

I've read the post on here about the recall, but wasn't sure if it effects the New XC70 (ie 2008) or just the old shape 2007's.

As for the headlights, all my Volvo's have been like that, ie headlights always on. If its in Zero position the full beam doesn't work (you can flash, but not stay on) but in On then the full beam works.

You can get your dealer (at a cost) to set them so in Zero they are off ie No daylight running lights. But I like the daylight running lights, at first I thought you stood out but once you've drive the car a bit you'll see other drives give you more room, don't overtake when you're coming the other way etc. You are seen better and makes for a more restfull drive, its that or everyone thinks you're the Police.....

Kobe · Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:45

had a quick look on the VOSA site which shows the recalls..

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp

and the VIN number isnt' so clear.. (compared to what I have seen for example on my Honda)..

the VIN end seems to be 10287 and 12705..

Chaddie · Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:58

I was in my dealers the other day with a fault on my car and they never mentioned there was a recall, but I'll phone them in the next day or two and ask.

The fault I had / have is when I start my car the rear heated window button light is on, its happened ever since I had the car and I thought I must of forget to turn it off or had knocked the button, but did a couple of tests and its on when I start the car. Well on bar the day I took it in so they couldn't find any fault, so I'll see what happens from now on, it might of fixed its self.

Kobe · Dec 2nd, 2007, 10:27

did you check the menu for the heated window.. you can select it to come on when you start the car if temperature is below certain figure..

how/where to post pictures on this site??

Chaddie · Dec 3rd, 2007, 17:58

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Originally Posted by Kobe

did you check the menu for the heated window.. you can select it to come on when you start the car if temperature is below certain figure..

how/where to post pictures on this site??

Didn't know about that, I asked the dealers if there was a seeting that made it come on below a set temp and they said 'NO'.

Where in the menu is it?, everytime I look at the menu I find something new.

The dealer was telling me on the S80 Sport you can set the Steering with the ActiveFour C, but on the New XC70 its fixed, but is weighted different depending if you have it in Comfort, Sport or Advanced.

Dec 1st, 2007, 18:21	#43
Kobe Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2008 20:48 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kidderminster	So first 150 miles were very good.. very happy with the specification - everything seems to be well screwed together.. eventually found all the switches and controls.. however there is one redundant switch on the car and when talking with the dealer - they said it was a cost option to make it work.. which one is it __________________ my first Volvo though probably my last. XC70 D5 SE Sport (MY2008)

Dec 1st, 2007, 22:47	#45
Kobe Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2008 20:48 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kidderminster	I am sure you have the same.. it's the headlight switch.. when in zero position they are on.. and on position they are on !! so what is the point of having 3 positions??? apparently you can have the lights switched off in the zero position..but costs money to have it changed by the dealer.. btw.. did you notice there is a recall on the XC70 already for the airbag software __________________ my first Volvo though probably my last. XC70 D5 SE Sport (MY2008)

Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:39	#46
Chaddie Ex Serial Volvo Buyer Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 04:17 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire View Photos By: Chaddie	I've read the post on here about the recall, but wasn't sure if it effects the New XC70 (ie 2008) or just the old shape 2007's. As for the headlights, all my Volvo's have been like that, ie headlights always on. If its in Zero position the full beam doesn't work (you can flash, but not stay on) but in On then the full beam works. You can get your dealer (at a cost) to set them so in Zero they are off ie No daylight running lights. But I like the daylight running lights, at first I thought you stood out but once you've drive the car a bit you'll see other drives give you more room, don't overtake when you're coming the other way etc. You are seen better and makes for a more restfull drive, its that or everyone thinks you're the Police..... __________________ XC70 SE Lux D5 (215bhp) Geartronic (2012MY) Drivers Pack, Security Pack, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Glass, Active 4C, Front & Rear Cameras, DAB Radio, Spoiler & Side Scuff Plates.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:45	#47
Kobe Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2008 20:48 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kidderminster	had a quick look on the VOSA site which shows the recalls.. http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp and the VIN number isnt' so clear.. (compared to what I have seen for example on my Honda).. the VIN end seems to be 10287 and 12705.. __________________ my first Volvo though probably my last. XC70 D5 SE Sport (MY2008)

Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:58	#48
Chaddie Ex Serial Volvo Buyer Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 04:17 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire View Photos By: Chaddie	I was in my dealers the other day with a fault on my car and they never mentioned there was a recall, but I'll phone them in the next day or two and ask. The fault I had / have is when I start my car the rear heated window button light is on, its happened ever since I had the car and I thought I must of forget to turn it off or had knocked the button, but did a couple of tests and its on when I start the car. Well on bar the day I took it in so they couldn't find any fault, so I'll see what happens from now on, it might of fixed its self. __________________ XC70 SE Lux D5 (215bhp) Geartronic (2012MY) Drivers Pack, Security Pack, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Glass, Active 4C, Front & Rear Cameras, DAB Radio, Spoiler & Side Scuff Plates.

Nov 22nd, 2007, 22:08	#41
Kobe Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2008 20:48 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kidderminster	the dealer called me today.. car has arrived from the factory, but they now need to do the inspection and fit the towbar etc.. so just one more week to wait

Nov 29th, 2007, 19:49	#42
Kobe Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2008 20:48 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kidderminster	my XC70 was delivered today.. a bit rushed as it was brought to my office.. so no time to really have a look at it before it was dark today.. first impressions are great.. only small point which has been already pointed out.. where to put your left foot ?(manual version)..there is not enough room. I had driven an auto on the test drive. Hadn't realised the satnav came with a remote control..nice feature. car came with half tank of fuel - so that was a small bonus write more after the weekend

Dec 2nd, 2007, 10:27	#49
Kobe Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2008 20:48 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kidderminster	did you check the menu for the heated window.. you can select it to come on when you start the car if temperature is below certain figure.. how/where to post pictures on this site?? __________________ my first Volvo though probably my last. XC70 D5 SE Sport (MY2008)

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