maintenance schedule VOLVO C70 1999 Owners Manual

are all important considerations.
In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including freons, lead chromates,
naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and cadmium; and reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.
In use, Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda
sond, now called oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of
harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and the search to eliminate the
remaining emissions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air
conditioning system for all models back to the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic engine controls, refined
purification systems and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The
metal content is about 75% of the total weight of the car, which makes the car among the most recycled industrial
products. In order to have efficient and well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling
manuals indication the weight and material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts
weighing more than 1.7 oz. (50 grams)are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component is to be
sorted for recycling.
In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines,
Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impact on the environment.
To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated
tires
Follow the recommended maintenance schedule
Drive at a constant speed
See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator)
lamp illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started
Properly dispose of any vehicle related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically been adapted to
the environment.
Contents
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the BREAK-IN information on
page 56. You should also be familiar with the information in the first three chapters of this manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be studied after operating
the vehicle for the first time.
This manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. It should thus be kept in the car for ready access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating the country's applicable safety and exhaust
emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements.
Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the
U.S., Canada or other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change
specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.
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Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
pg. 105 Volvo Service
Service - an investment

An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability, and resale value.
Label information
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Maintenance service, Warranty107
Maintenance schedule108-109
Servicing110-111
Fuel/emissions systems112
Lubrication113
Engine oil114-115
Power steering fluid, Brake/clutch system fluid reservoir116
Automatic transmission fluid117
Drive belt118
Windshield washer nozzle, Washer fluid reservoir119
Coolant120
Engine compartment121
Battery maintenance122
pg. 106 Label information
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Keyless entry system.......................43Keylock....................................59Keys.......................................42Kick -down..................................61
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Label information.........................106Lifting the car...........................110Locks......................................42Long distance trips........................74Long load storage..........................50Lubrication...............................113
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Maintenance schedule......................108Maintenance service.......................107Malfunction indicator lamp..............17,18Manual transmission....................60,127Manual transmission fluid.................124Memory function - front seats..............46Mirrors - rear/side view...................48
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Occupant safety............................12Octane rating..............................57Odometer...................................16Oil (engine)......................114,115,124Oil pressure warning light.................18On-call...................................130
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Paint touch -up............................100Parking brake...........................17,30Parking brake reminder light...............18Parking lights.............................20Polishing.................................103Power seats.............................46,47Power steering fluid..................116,124
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Radio
General information.....................184
SC-813..................................132 SC-816..................................145 SC-900/901..............................161Radio Data System - RDS...................166Reading lights.............................49Rear (side) windows - opening..............37Rear fog light..........................17,22Rear suspension...........................126Rear window demister.......................23Rear/side -view mirrors....................48Refueling..................................57Remote control (central locking system)....43Remote keyless entry system................43Replacing bulbs.............85,86,87,88,89,90Replacing fuses............................91Reporting Safety Defects...................12Roadholding................................65Roof rails/racks...........................65
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Safety defects (reporting).................12Seat belt maintenance......................12Seat belts.............................2,3,10 Automatic Locking Retractor..............10 Emergency Locking Retractor..............10Seat belts - cleaning.....................104
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