window VOLVO C70 2000 Owners Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: VOLVO, Model Year: 2000, Model line: C70, Model: VOLVO C70 2000Pages: 89, PDF Size: 2.13 MB
Page 12 of 89

· Feet must be on the floor, e.g. not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
· No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dash covers, may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS hatch
(the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see illustration).
· There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat or dash area.
· Never try to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side SRS hatch. This should only be done
by an authorized Volvo service technician.
· Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.
pg. 7 Volvo SRS
NOTE: The information on this page does not pertain to the Side Impact Protection System airbags.
When are the airbags deployed?
The SRS system is designed to deploy during certain frontal or frontangular collisions, impacts, or decelerations,
depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The SRS sensor is designed to react to both the
impact of the collision and the inertial forces generated by it and to determine if the intensity of the collision is
sufficient for the airbags to be deployed.
WARNING!
The SRS is designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and with considerable force.
During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating position, one may experience abrasions,
bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result of airbag(s) deployment.
If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:
· Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer. Never drive with the airbags deployed.
· Have an authorized Volvo retailer replace the SRS system components.
· Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.).
When are the airbags NOT deployed?
Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or
bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low speed, the SRS system will not necessarily deploy. Airbags do not normally
deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a rollover situation. The amount of damage to the
bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not.
Seat belts the heart of the Volvo safety system
The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)! In order for the SRS system to
provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the car. The SRS system is a
ProCarManuals.com
Page 15 of 89

6 Space for additional equipment
7 Space for additional equipment
8 Instruments
14-15
9 Stability Control System - STC (optional)23
10 Trip computer (optional)26-28
11 Electrically operated sun roof (optional)41
12 Rear window demister/heated door mirrors23
14 Air vents33
15 Passenger side air bag (SRS) hatch4-6
16 Air vents33
17 Hood release51
18 Turn signals, high/low beams, exterior courtesy lights20
Cruise control29
19 Adjustable steering wheel32
20 Windshield wiper/washer21
21 Heated front seats (optional)30
22 Auxiliary socket31
23 Audio systems131
24 Heating and ventilation controls33-35
25 Hazard warning flashers23
26 Ashtray31
27 Coin holder
28 Shiftlock release button (automatic transmission only)
97
29 Gear selector shift positions60-64
30 Winter mode selector62, 64
31 Parking brake30
32 Horn/SRS4-6
33 Trunk open control52
34 Power window controls36
35 Power mirror controls48
36 Fuel tank open control37
37 Central locking button36
ProCarManuals.com
Page 21 of 89

2 0 0 0
VOLVO C70
Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 39 Body and interior
The seats, sun roof, mirrors, etc. are described on the following pages.
Storage compartments
40
Sun roof41
Keys, doors and locks42
Remote keyless entry system43
Alarm44
Front seats46
Rear/side view mirrors48
Interior lights, Vanity mirrors49
Long load storage50
Hood51
Opening the trunk52
Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack53
Securing cargo, Avoiding battery drain54
pg. 40 Storage compartments
WARNING!
Packages on the rear window shelf can obscure vision and may become dangerous projectiles in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident.
ProCarManuals.com
Page 29 of 89

Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:
· Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light foot on the accelerator
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 roof racks, ski racks, etc., 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:
· Worn or dirty spark plugs
· Incorrect spark plug gap
· 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. 59 Starting the engine
Starting and stopping
ProCarManuals.com
Page 47 of 89

5. Reinsert the bulb and connector into the headlight housing. The guide lug must be up to ensure proper positioning.
6. Press the retaining clamp back into position.
7. Reinstall the plastic cover. The marking "Top" on the cover should be up when the cover is reinstalled.
Headlight adjustment
The height of the headlight beams can be adjusted according to vehicle load. The headlights should be reaimed if
heavy loads are carried in the trunk or rear seat, or when towing a trailer.
To adjust the headlights:
· Park the car on a level surface and open the hood.
· The headlights are equipped with a level which can be seen by looking through the clear "window" on the top of the
headlight lens.
· Turn the height adjustment knob until the bubble in the level aligns with the "0" marks or within the dark marking
lines.
Lateral headlight adjustment should only be carried out by an authorized Volvo retailer. The lateral adjustment
scale should be preset at "0".
High beam headlight bulb (B) replacement
1. Pull the catch on the lower edge of the cover upward and remove the plastic cover.
2. Press the wire catches on the retaining clamp (1 in inset illustration above) together and push out (2) to release the
bulb and connector from the headlight housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the connector.
4. Insert a new bulb into the connector.
5. Reinsert the bulb and connector into the headlight housing. The guide lug must be up to ensure proper positioning.
6. Press the retaining clamp back into position.
7. Reinstall the plastic cover. Catch B should snap into position.
Contents | Top of Page
ProCarManuals.com
Page 81 of 89

Brake warning light17
Bulb failure warning17,19
Bulbs126
C
Capacities125
Central locking button36
Chains (snow)77
Changing a wheel82
Child booster cushion12
Child Restraint Anchorages10
Child safety12
Clock16
Clock - resetting25
Clutch fluid116
Clutch interlock60
Coolant - checking/changing118
Coolant level sensor19
Coolant level warning light17
Cooling system66,124
Courtesy lights - exterior20
Courtesy lights - front49
Cruise control29
D
Daytime running lights24
Demister - rear window23
Dimensions127
Distributor ignition system124
Diversity antenna185
Doors and locks42
Driving economy58
Driving mode W62,64
E
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)72
ECC - Electronic Climate Control34,35
Electrical system66,126
Electrically heated front seats30
Electrically operated front seats46,47
Electrically operated sun roof41
Electrically-operated windows36
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)72
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)72
Emergency towing68
Emergency warning flashers23
Engine123
ProCarManuals.com
Page 84 of 89

General information182
SC813130
SC-816143
SC-900/901159
Radio Data System - RDS164
Reading lights49
Rear (side) windows - opening37
Rear fog light17,22
Rear suspension124
Rear window demister23
Rear/side-view mirrors48
Refueling57
Remote control (central locking system)43
Remote keyless entry system43
Replacing bulbs86,87,88,89,90
Replacing fuses91
Reporting safety defects13
Roadholding67
Roof rails/racks67
S
Safety defects - reporting13
Seat belt maintenance13
Seat belts2,3,11
Automatic Locking Retractor11
Emergency Locking Retractor11
Seat belts - cleaning104
Seats46
Seats - heated30
Securing cargo54
Service reminder indicator17,19
Servicing110,111,112
Shift lock59
Shiftlock61,63
Shiftlock release (override)97
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)8
Side-view mirrors - heated23
SIPS8
Snow chains77
Snow tires77
Spare tire84
Spare tire (sedan)53
Spark plugs124
Spark plugs - replacing124
Specifications121
ProCarManuals.com
Page 86 of 89

Weights127
Wheel changing82,83
Wheels and tires76
Windows - electrically -operated36
Windshield washer nozzles117
Windshield washers/wipers21
Windshield wiper blades - replacing95
Winter driving74
Contents | Top of Page
ProCarManuals.com