warning lights VOLVO C70 2011 Owner´s Manual

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs 09
226
Introduction
Before replacing bulbs in your vehicle, please
keep the following points in mind:
NOTE
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
The optional Active Bending Light bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury. These
bulbs should always be disposed of by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.
Certain bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•Courtesylighting
•Reading lights
•Glove compartment lights
•Turn signals and courtesy lights in the
side door mirrors
•High-mounted brake lights
•Active Bending Lights, Brake lights
Removing the headlight housing
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•If the engine has been running just prior
to replacing bulbs in the headlight hous-
ing, please keep in mind that compo-
nents in the engine compartment will be
hot.
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing the high/low beam, parkinglight, turn signal, and side marker bulbs. To lift
out the housing:
1. Remove the key from the ignition and turn
the headlight switch to position
.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the headlight housing's retaining
pin.
4. Pull out the headlight housing.
5. Disconnect the wiring connector by press-
ing down the clip with your thumb while at
the same time pulling the connector with
your other hand.

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Replacing bulbs09

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6. Lift out the headlight housing and place it
on a soft surface to avoid scratching the
lens.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on
the connector itself and not on the wiring.
After the defective bulb has been replaced,
reinsert the housing in the reverse order. Check
that the retaining pin is correctly inserted.
WARNING
Active Bending Lights* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, these
bulbs should only be replaced by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
Low beam bulb
Cover with retaining clamps
1. Open the hood and remove the headlight
housing (see page 226 for instructions).
2. Release the retaining clamps on the cover
and remove it.
3. Release the bulb's retaining spring holding
the bulb in place by pressing it first to the
left to release it and then moving it outward
and downward.
4. Pull out the bulb.
Low beam bulb
Installing a new bulb1. Insert the new bulb. It can only be installed
in one position.
2. Press the retaining spring inward and
upward and slightly to the right until it
snaps into place.
3. Press the wiring connector onto the bulb.
4. Put the plastic cover in place.
5. Press the retaining clamps back into place.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing (see
page 226).

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Replacing bulbs 09
228* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
High beam bulb
Halogen high beam bulb
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing (see
page 226).
NOTE
The halogen high beam bulb has a different
socket on vehicles equipped with the
optional Active Bending Lights. On these
models, pull the bulb straight out.
WARNING
Active Bending Lights* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, the Active
Bending Light bulbs should only be
replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
3. Driver's side headlight: Turn the bulb
holder counterclockwise.
Passenger's side headlight: Turn the bulb
holder clockwise.
4. Pull out the bulb holder and replace the
bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be
installed in one position.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing (see
page 226).
Parking light bulb
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise,
pull it out and replace the bulb.
2. Press the bulb holder back into place. It
can only be installed in one position.
NOTE
Vehicles equipped with the optional Active
Bending Lights (headlights) have LED park-
ing lights that cannot be replaced.

11 Specifications
Electrical system
11

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.277 General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Voltage12 V
Cold start capacity (CCA)700 AA
Reserve capacity (RC)135 min
Capacity (Ah)80
AModels equipped with the Premium Sound audio system,
the Volvo Navigation System and/or keyless drive.
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with
one with the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Bulbs used in the car
BulbOutputType
Low beam headlights (models with halogen headlights)55WH7
High beam headlights (models with halogen headlights)65WH9
High beam headlights (models with Active Bending Lights* only)55WH7
Back-up lights, rear fog light21WP21W
Front turn signals24WPY24WSW

11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
11
280* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their Description and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indi-
cate a problem related to safety and/or driva-
bility. A message will also appear in the main
instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up
and a text message is displayed to provide the
driver with necessary information about one of
the vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Warning56
Information56
Malfunction indi-
cator light58
Fault in the ABS
system58
Rear fog light58
Stability system
STC or DSTC*158
SymbolDescriptionPage
Fuel level warning
light58
Trailer turn signal
indicator59
Parking brake
applied59
SRS airbag sys-
tem59
Oil pressure warn-
ing light59
Seat belt reminder59

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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt socket.......................................... 118
12-volt sockets.......................................... 63
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 88
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 154
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Adaptive brake lights............................... 153
Airbags
front...................................................... 24
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Airbag system............................................ 24
Air conditioning.......................................... 88
Air distribution table................................... 94
Air vents..................................................... 90
Alarm system........................................... 134
turning off sensors.............................. 135
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 154
Approach lighting...................................... 81
Audio files................................................ 256Audio system
audio functions................................... 243
automatic sound control..................... 247
AUX port............................................. 243
compact disc care.............................. 257
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 246
equalizer............................................. 247
HD digital radio................................... 250
menu settings..................................... 259
radio functions.................................... 248
selecting a sound source.................... 243
Sirius satellite radio............................252
sound settings.................................... 246
steering wheel keypad........................ 244
storing radio stations.......................... 248
subwoofer........................................... 246
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 244
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 77
Autolock..................................................... 80
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39
Automatic sound control.........................247
Automatic transmission........................... 150
kickdown............................................ 151
oil........................................................ 273
shiftlock override................................ 152
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 151AUX port.................................................. 243
Axle weight......................................186, 271
B
Bass......................................................... 246
Battery
maintenance....................................... 224
remote key, replacing......................... 124
specifications...................................... 277
warning symbols................................. 224
Battery – replacing................................... 225
Black box................................................... 13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 167
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 260
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 46
Brake fluid........................................ 222, 273
Brake lights........................................ 65, 153
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 154
emergency brake assistance.............. 154
fluid..................................................... 222
general information............................. 153

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285
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 226
list of................................................... 277
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 226
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 273
Capacity weight............................... 186, 271
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 279
CD player................................................. 256
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 260
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 189
Changing a wheel.................................... 199
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 48
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
booster cushions.................................. 46
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
Child safety................................................ 38
booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40Climate system
air distribution....................................... 94
air vents................................................ 90
Electronic Climate Control.................... 91
passenger compartment filter.............. 88
refrigerant.....................................88, 273
Climate system, general information......... 88
Clock
setting................................................... 80
Cold weather precautions........................ 141
Compact disc care..................................257
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 77
Conserving electrical current................... 142
Convertible top (Power retractable hard
top)........................................................... 106
Coolant.................................................... 273
changing............................................. 221
checking level of................................. 221
Courtesy lighting...................................... 111
Crash mode............................................... 37
Cruise control............................................ 71
Cup holders.....................................113, 116
Curb weight.....................................186, 271
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 165
Dimensions.............................................. 270
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display.......................................................61
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 246
Door mirrors............................................... 78
Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system
(DMIC)........................................................ 33
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 140
Driving through water..............................140
DSTC, stability system............................ 157
E
Economical driving.................................. 140
Electrical current – conserving................ 142
Electrical system...................................... 277
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 154

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Electronic Climate Control
air distribution table.............................. 94
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 91
Emergency brake..................................... 156
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 162
Emergency towing................................... 159
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 275
starting................................................ 147
starting with keyless drive.................. 149
Engine compartment overview................218
Engine oil................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 273
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 247
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 118F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing..................................... 192, 199
repairing with tire sealing system....... 194
Fluids and oils.......................................... 273
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 248
Fog lights
front...................................................... 65
rear........................................................ 65
Front airbags.............................................. 24
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 28
Front fog lights........................................... 65
Front seats................................................. 98
accessing the rear seat........................ 98
adjusting the head restraints.............. 104
manually operated................................ 98
power.................................................. 102
Fuel filler door
opening manually................................. 66
unlocking.............................................. 66
Fuel gauge................................................. 54
Fuel requirements.................................... 143
Fuel tank volume.....................................273Fuses, replacing......................................233
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 143
Geartronic................................................ 151
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 185
Glove compartment................................. 114
locking................................................ 133
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............186, 271
H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 156
Hazard warning flashers............................ 75
HD digital radio........................................ 250
Headlights.................................................. 64
Active Bending Lights........................... 64
changing bulbs................................... 226
high and low beams............................. 67
high beam flash.................................... 67
Headlight washers..................................... 73
High beam flash......................................... 67

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290
speed ratings...................................... 180
storing................................................. 177
studded............................................... 189
tire pressure monitoring system......... 201
tire sealing system.............................. 194
tread wear indicator............................ 178
uniform tire quality grading................. 188
winter driving...................................... 189
Tire sealing system.................................. 194
Towing a trailer........................................ 163
trailer hitch.......................................... 165
Towing the vehicle................................... 159
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 165
Trailer towing........................................... 163
Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 151
shiftlock override................................ 152
Tread wear indicator................................ 178
Treble....................................................... 246
Trip computer............................................ 69
Trips, long distance................................. 142
Trunk
loading................................................117
opening from the inside...................... 133
opening mechanically......................... 133Trunk divider (Power retractable hard
top)........................................................... 107
Turn signals............................................... 67
indicator lights...................................... 54
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................188
V
Valet locking............................................ 126
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 270
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 13
Vehicle loading........................................ 186
Vehicle maintenance................................ 214
performed by the owner.....................215
Vehicle towing.........................................159
Vehicle weights........................................ 271
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 269
Volvo and the environment........................ 14
Volvo maintenance.................................. 214
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 282
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 75
Warning symbol......................................... 56
Warranties................................................ 214
Washer fluid..................................... 221, 273
Washer fluid reservoir......................218, 221
Water, driving through............................. 140
Weights.................................................... 271
Wheel nuts............................................... 191
Wheels.....................................................176
changing............................................. 199
storing................................................. 177
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 34
Wind blocker (power retractable hard top)
(Power retractable hard top).................... 110
Windows
power.................................................... 76
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............218
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 223
Windshield wipers...................................... 73
rains sensor.......................................... 74
Winter tires............................................... 189