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pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and is subject to increased wear.
Whenever possible, avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.
Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
Do not exceed speed limit.
Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the car.
Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (check when tires are cold).
Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
Note that trunk-mounted luggage racks increase air resistance and thereby fuel consumption.
Avoid using automatic transmission kickdown feature unless necessary.
Avoid using the air conditioning when it is not required. When engaged, the air conditioner's compressor places an
additional load on the engine. However, please note that fuel consumption is lower with the air conditioning on than it
is when driving with the air conditioning switched off and the windows down.
If your car is equipped with the optional Trip Computer, utilizing the fuel consumption modes can help you "learn"
how to drive more economically.
Other factors which decrease gas mileage are:
Dirty air cleaner
Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
Dragging brakes
Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard Maintenance Service intervals.
NOTE : (D)rive or 5th gear (manual transmissions) should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy.
pg. 64 Starting the Engine
Starting and stopping
1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING!
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can
be depressed completely. Move the seat closer if necessary. Refer to section "front seats".
2. Apply the parking brake, if not already set. The gear selector (automatic transmission) is locked in the (P)ark
position (SHIFT LOCK).
Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully depressed.
3. Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the starting position*. Allow the starter to operate
for up to 10 seconds. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat step 3.
For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the accelerator pedal halfway and turn the key to the
starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engine starts.
4. To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position (automatic transmission), the ignition key must be in position II
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Chapter 6 - In case of an emergency
pg. 85 In case of an emergency
Page
Wheel changing 86
Spare tire88
Replacing bulbs89
Replacing fuses95
Installation of accessories98
Replacing wiper blades99
In case of emergency101
pg. 86 Wheel changing
Loosen wheel bolts
Changing a wheel
The spare wheel is located under the carpet on the trunk floor. The jack and crank are secured in the wheel recess.
Engage the parking brake.
Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic) or in Reverse (manual).
With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts 1/2 - 1 turn. Turn the bolts
counterclockwise to loosen.
Fold out the crank handle on the jack by pressing the knob on the handle downward. To attach the jack, refer to the
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pg. 91 Replacing bulbs
Tail light bulbs
1. Tail light
2. Direction indicator
3. Brake light
4. Tail light
5. Back-up light
6. Rear fog light (left side only)
All the bulbs in the tail light unit are replaced from inside the trunk as follows:
1. Turn the plastic screw and remove the cover over the rear lamp unit.
2. Remove the wing nut and remove the bulb holder.
3. Let the connector with its wires remain attached to the bulb holder.
4. Remove the bulb by pressing in and turning counterclockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb into the holder and reinstall the holder into the tail light assembly.
6. Close the cover.
pg. 92 Replacing bulbs
Insert screwdriver and turn
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Trunk light
1. Switch off the lights.
2. Press in the catch with a screwdriver and remove the bulb holder.
3. Replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb holder.
License plate lights
1. Switch off the lights.
2. Unscrew the screw.
3. Insert the screwdriver and turn gently to loosen the glass lens.
4. Replace the bulb and reinstall the glass lens.
Insert screwdriver and turn
Front courtesy lights
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Insert a screwdriver and turn carefully to loosen the glass lens.
3. Replace the bulb and press the glass lens back into place.
pg. 93 Replacing bulbs
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Rear fog light115621W/32cp BA 15 s1
Front fog lights H155 W P14.5s2
License plate light -5 W W 2.1x9.5d2
Door open warning light -3 W W 2.1x9.5d4
Door step courtesy lights -5W W 2.1x9.5d2
Trunk light -10 W SV 8.51
Glove compartment light -2 W BA 9s1
Vanity mirror lights -1.2 W -2
Instrument lighting -3 W W 2.1x9.5d3
Illumination, control panel -1.2 W W 2x4.6 d-
gear selector (automatic trans.) -1.2 W W 2x4.6d1
rear ashtray -1.2 W W 2x4.6d1
Instrument warning/indicator lights -1.2 W W 2x4.6d-
Front courtesy lights -5 W BA 9s2
Rear reading lights -5 W BA 9s2
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 131 Specifications
Dimensions
Length186 in. (472 cm)
Width 71.5 in. (182 cm)
Height C70 Convertible 56.3 in. (143 cm)
Wheelbase 105 in. (266 cm)
Track, front 59.9 in. (151.8 cm)
Track, rear 59.8 in. (151.6 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) 38.4 ft. (11.7 m)
Cargo capacity C70 Convertible 8.1 cu. ft. (223 liters)
USA Canada
Max trunk -mounted luggage rack load
C70 Convertible 110 lbs (50 kg)50 kg
Max trailer weight(w/o brakes) 1100 lbs (500 kg)500 kg
Max trailer weight(with brakes)
2" ball 3300 lbs (1500 kg)1500 kg
1 7/8" ball 2000 lbs (908 kg)900 kg
Max tongue weight ** 165 lbs (75 kg)75 kg
Weights
USA Canada
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Hood54
I
Ignition switch21
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)43
Instrument illumination22
Instruments14, 15
J
Jack56
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Jump starting73
K
Keyless entry system44
Keylock64
Keys43
Kick -down66
Kickdown67
L
Label information110
Lifting the car112
Locks43
Long load storage53
Lubrication115
Luggage racks - trunk-mounted70
Lumbar support49
M
Maintenance service111
Malfunction indicator lamp17
Manual transmission65, 129
Manually raising convertible top102
Memory function - front seats47
Mirrors - rear/side view50
O
Occupant safety13
Octane rating62
Odometer16
Oil (engine)116, 117, 126
Oil pressure warning light18
Opening the trunk from the inside55
P
Paint touchup104
Parking brake17,30
Parking brake reminder light18
Parking lights20
PCV system113
Polishing107
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Spare tire (sedan)56
Spark plugs113, 128
Speakers (rear seat) - turning on/off36
Specifications125
SRS5,6,7
SRS diagnostic system19
SRS warning light5,17, 19
Stability and Traction Control (STC)19, 23, 75
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)43
Starting the engine64
Steering wheel adjustment32
Steering wheel lock21
Storage compartments42
Studded tires81
T
Tachometer16
Temperature gauge16
Temporary spare tire88
Three-way catalytic converter123
Timing belt113
Tire pressure82
Tire rotation82
Tires - changing86
Towing71, 72
Towing a trailer76
Towing the car72
Trailer towing76
Trip computer23, 26, 27, 28
Trip odometer16
Trunk - opening from the inside55
Trunk - opening/locking55
Trunk light56
Turn signals17,20
U
Uniform tire quality grading83
Upholstery - cleaning108
V
Vanity mirrors52
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)110
Vehicle loading129
Volvo On Call133
W
Warning flashers23
Warning lights18, 19
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