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VOLVO C70
Chapter 1 - Occupant safety
pg. 1 Occupant safety
Not wearing a seat belt is like believing "It'll never happen to me!". Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt,
urges you and all adult occupants of your car to wear seat belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using
an infant, car or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front
seat of a car.
Fact: In every state and province, some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally, most states
and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts.
So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation - legislation in your state or province may mandate seat
belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say, "It's a good thing I was wearing my
seat belt".
Seat belts2
Volvo SRS4
Side Impact Protection System -(SIPS) air bag8
WHIPS9
Child safety10
Occupant safety13
Reporting Safety Defects13
pg. 2 Seat belts
Seat belts
Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride .
Two lights above the rear view mirror will be illuminated for 4-8 seconds after the starting
(ignition) key is turned to the driving position. A chime will sound at the same time if the
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6 Space for additional equipment
7 Space for additional equipment
8 Instruments
16-17
9 Stability Control System - STC (optional)23
10 Electrically operated sun roof (optional)41
11 Trip computer (optional)26-28
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 systems127
24 Heating and ventilation controls33-35
25 Hazard warning flashers23
26 Ashtray31
27 Coin holder
28 Shiftlock release button (automatic transmission only)
95
29 Gear selector shift positions61-62
30 Winter mode selector61-62
31 Parking brake30
32 Horn/SRS4-6
33 Trunk open control52
34 Power window controls36
35 Power mirror controls48
36 Fuel filler open37
37 Central locking button36
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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.
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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.
* If the key is left in the Drive position (position II) for more than 30 seconds, it must be turned to position 0 and then
turned to the Start position (position III) again in order to start the car. See page 21
for ignition key positions.
4. To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position (automatic transmission), the ignition key must be in position II
and the brake pedal must be depressed. See page 95
for instructions on manually releasing the SHIFTLOCK
system.
Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.
NOTE: (Automatic transmission only)
Your car is equipped with a KEYLOCK system. When the engine is switched off, the gear selector must be in the
( P )ark position before the starting key can be removed from the ignition switch.
5. Select the desired gear. The gear engages after a slight delay (automatic transmission) which is especially noticeable
when selecting R.
CAUTION : (Automatic transmission only)
The engine should be idling; never accelerate until after you feel the gear engage! Toorapid acceleration immediately
after selecting a gear will cause harsh engagement and premature transmission wear.
NOTE : Selecting P or N (automatic transmission) when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help
prevent overheating of transmission oil.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector (automatic transmission) in Park and apply the parking brake before leaving the
vehicle. Never leave the car unattended with the engine running.
Always open the garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible and odorless but very poisonous.
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NOTE: When washing the car, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills. Bumpers: Wash
the bumpers with the same cleaning agent used on the rest of the car. Never clean the bumpers with gasoline or paint
thinner. Difficult spots can be removed with denatured alcohol. To avoid scratches, do not dry the bumpers with paper.
* Pay special attention to the drain holes near the base of the windshield in the cowl under the rear edge of the hood.
pg. 101 Automatic car washing, Polishing and waxing
Automatic washing simple and quick
An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your car, but it is worth remembering that it may not be as
thorough as when you yourself go over the car with sponge and water. Keeping the underbody clean is most important,
especially in the winter. Some automatic washers do not have facilities for washing the underbody.
Before driving into an automatic wash, make sure that side view mirrors, auxiliary lamps, etc., are secure, otherwise
there is risk of the machine dislodging them. You should also lower the antenna by turning off the radio.
We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the first six months (because the paint
will not have hardened sufficiently).
Polishing and waxing
Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery, however, waxing may be beneficial.
Before applying polish or wax the car must be washed and dried. Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar
remover. Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing compound.
After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
Several commercially available products contain both polish and wax.
Waxing alone does not substitute for polishing of a dull surface.
A wide range of polymerbased car waxes can be purchased today. These waxes are easy to use and produce a
longlasting, highgloss finish that protects the bodywork against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
pg. 102 Cleaning the upholstery
Cleaning the upholstery
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Side direction indicators-5W W 2.1x9.5 d2
Tail lights 675W/4cp BA 15 s4
Brake lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s2
Backup lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s2
Rear fog light 115621W/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 (auto matic 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. 125 Specifications
Dimensions and weights - Volvo C 70
Length 185.8 in. (472 cm)
Width 71.7 in. (182 cm)
Height 55.1 in. (140 cm)
Wheelbase 104.7 in. (266 cm)
Track, front 59.8 in. (151.8 cm)
Track, rear 59.7 in. (151.6 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) 39 ft. (11.9 m)
Cargo capacity 13.1 cu. ft. (0.37m
3)
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of
the vehicle must not be exceeded.
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VOLVO C70
INDEX
pg. 194 - 196 Index
A
ABS 17
Air conditioning35
Air mix33
Air vents33
Airbag (SIPS)8
Airbag (SRS)4
Alarm44
Ambient temperature sensor25
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)17,19,69
Ashtrays31
Audio systems
- General information180
- SC813128
- SC816141
- SC-900/901157
Auto-dim (rear -view mirror)48
Automatic car washing101
Automatic daytime running24
Automatic transmission61,62,63,64, 123
Kickdown62
Automatic transmission fluid120
B
Battery118
,124
Battery drain - avoiding54
Battery maintenance118
Booster cushion12
Brake failure warning light17,18
Brake fluid114,120
Brake fluid warning light18
Brake system69
Brake warning light17
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Engine oil112,113,120
Engine oil - checking/changing112
Engine oil pressure17
Exterior courtesy lights20
F
Fog light - rear17
,22
Fog lights - front22
Front courtesy lights49
Front fog lights22
Front seats46
Front seats - heated30
Front seats - memory function46
Front suspension122
Fuel gauge16
Fuel level17
Fuel requirements56
Fuel system122
Fuel tank cover - opening37,57
opening manually95
Fuses89,90,91
Fuses - replacing89
G
Gas tank cover - opening37
,57
opening manually95
Generator17,124
Generator warning light18
H
Hand brake30
Handling65
Hazard warning flashers23
Headlight wiper blades - replacing94
Headlights20
Heated front seats30
Heated side-view mirrors23
Heating35
Heating and air conditioning33
High beams17
Hoisting the car108
HomeLink®184,185,186
Hood51
I
Ignition switch21
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)42
Instrument illumination22
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Instruments14,15
J
Jack53
,80,81
Jump starting68
K
Keyless entry system43
Keylock59
Keys42
Kick -down62
Kickdown62
L
Label information104
Lifting the car108
Locks42
Long load storage50
Lubrication111
Lumbar support46
M
Maintenance schedule106
Maintenance service105
Malfunction indicator lamp17,18
Manual transmission60,123
Manual transmission fluid120
Memory function - front seats46
Mirrors - rear/side view48
O
Occupant safety13
Octane rating57
Odometer16
Oil (engine)112,113,120
Oil pressure warning light18
On-call126
P
Paint touchup98
Parking brake17,30
Parking brake reminder light18
Parking lights20
Polishing101
Power seats46,47
Power steering fluid114,120
R
Radio
General information180
SC813128
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SC-816141
SC-900/901157
Radio Data System - RDS162
Reading lights49
Rear (side) windows - opening37
Rear fog light17,22
Rear suspension122
Rear window demister23
Rear/side-view mirrors48
Refueling57
Remote control (central locking system)43
Remote keyless entry system43
Replacing bulbs84,85,86,87,88
Replacing fuses89
Reporting safety defects13
Roadholding65
Roof rails/racks65
S
Safety defects - reporting13
Seat belt maintenance13
Seat belts2,3,11
Automatic Locking Retractor11
Emergency Locking Retractor11
Seat belts - cleaning102
Seats46
Seats - heated30
Securing cargo54
Service reminder indicator17,19
Servicing108,109,110
Shift lock59
Shiftlock release (override)95
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)8
Side-view mirrors - heated23
SIPS8
Snow chains75
Snow tires75
Spare tire82
Spare tire (sedan)53
Spark plugs122
Spark plugs - replacing122
Specifications119
SRS5,6,7
SRS diagnostic system19
SRS warning light5,17,19
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