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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 driver has not fastened his seat belt. The rear seats are
provided with self - retracting inertia reel belts. The front seats are provided with single roller belts with tensioners.
To buckle:
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle (buckle for rear seats) until a distinct snapping
sound is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt
is not pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up as follows:
· if the belt is pulled out rapidly
· during braking and acceleration
· if the vehicle is leaning excessively
· when driving in turns
For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident, it must be worn correctly. When wearing
the seat belt remember:
· The belt should not be twisted or turned.
· The lap belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).
Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are taut. Before exiting
the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the retractor
slot.
NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.
For information on securing child seats, please refer to page 11.
WARNING!
The rear seat of the Volvo C70 is intended for two occupants only. Only two three-point seat belts are provided. The
center position should never be used to seat a passenger.
WARNING!
· Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimental
effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision. The seat back should not be tilted too
far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly.
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6Space for additional equipment
7Space for additional equipment
8 Instruments 16-17
9Stability Control System - STC 25
10Trip computer (optional) 28-30
11Electrically operated sun roof (C70 Coupe) 44
11Electrically operated convertible top (C70 Convertible) 44
12Rear window demister/heated door mirrors 25
13Air mix 35
14Air vents 35
15Passenger side air bag (SRS) hatch 4-6
16Air vents 35
17Hood release 58
18Turn signals, high/low beams, exterior courtesy lights 22
18Cruise control 31
19Adjustable steering wheel 34
20Windshield wiper/washer 23
21Heated front seats (optional) 32
22Auxiliary socket 33
23Audio systems 137
24Heating and ventilation controls 35-37
25Hazard warning flashers 25
26Ashtray 33
27Coin holder 42
28Shiftlock release button (automatic transmission only) 105
29Gear selector shift positions 69-71
30Winter mode selector 71
31Parking brake 32
32Horn/SRS 4-6
33Trunk open control 59
34Power window controls 38
35Power mirror controls 54
36Fuel tank open control 40
37Central locking button 38
Some of the items above are available on certain models only.
pg. 18 Instruments
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2 0 0 2
VOLVO
C70 Coupe & Convertible
Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 41 Body and interior
Page
Storage compartments 42
Sun roof43
Convertible top/wind deflector44
Keys, doors and locks46
Remote keyless entry system47
Alarm48
Front seats50
Rear/side view mirrors53
Interior lights, Vanity mirrors55
Long load storage57
Hood58
Opening the trunk59
Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack60
Securing cargo, Avoiding battery drain61
pg. 42 Storage compartments
WARNING!
Packages on the rear window shelf can obscure vision and may become danagerous projectiles in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident.
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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. 68 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
and the brake pedal must be depressed. See page 105 for instructions on manually releasing the SHIFTLOCK
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Switch off the ignition.
Insert a screwdriver and turn carefully to loosen the glass lens.
Replace the bulb and press the glass lens back into place.
Rear reading lights - C70 Coupe only
· Switch off the ignition.
· Insert a screwdriver and turn to loosen the lamp unit.
· Replace the bulb and press the lamp unit back into place.
Insert a screwdriver and turn
Vanity mirror
Switch off the ignition.
Insert the screwdriver and turn gently to loosen the glass lens.
Replace the bulb.
Press the glass lens into place.
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gasoline or paint thinner. Difficult spots can be removed with denatured alcohol. To avoid scratches, do not dry the
bumpers with paper.
See your local Volvo retailer for a complete line of genuine Volvo environmental car care products.
* Pay special attention to the drain holes near the base of the windshield in the cowl under the rear edge of the hood.
pg. 111 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).
Cleaning the convertible top - C70 Convertible
CAUTION:
Some automatic car washes can damage the convertible top. For this reason, we recommend washing the car by
hand only.
Remember that the windows are lowered slightly when the convertible top is raised. Be sure the windows are closed
and the convertible top is completely raised and properly in place at the upper edge of the windshield before washing
the car. A chime indicates when the top has been fully raised (see page 44
).
Wash the convertible top with a mild detergent, wiping from the front towards the rear. Rinse thoroughly with clean
water.
Do not wash the convertible top with a high pressure spray.
After washing, the convertible top should be completely dry before it is folded down.
Remove bird droppings from the convertible top as soon as possible. Otherwise the top may be permanently stained.
A soft brush can be used to clean the convertible top between washings.
Winter: remove any residue of road salt from the convertible top as soon as possible.
Do not use solvents, tar remover or other all-purpose stain removers to clean the convertible top. Use Volvo
approved cleaning agents only - consult your Volvo retailer.
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 a dull surface.
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Front fog lightsH155 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. 135 Specifications
Dimensions
Length185.8 in. (472 cm)
Width 71.7 in. (182 cm)
Height C70 Coupe 55.7 in. (141 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 7.9 cu. ft. (0.22 m
3)
Weights -
USACanada
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
C70 Coupe
(Aut.) 4190 lbs (1900 kg)1900 kg
(Man.) 4140 lbs (1878 kg)1880 kg
C70 Convertible
(Aut.) 4450 lbs (2018 kg)2020 kg
(Man.) 4410 lbs (2000 kg)2000 kg
Capacity weight *
C70 Coupe 785 lbs (356 kg)355 kg
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Electrically operated front seats50
Electrically operated sun roof43
Electrically operated windows38, 39
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)79
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)79
Emergency towing75, 76
Emergency warning flashers25
Engine131
Engine air filter117
Engine compartment125
Engine oil120, 121,130
Engine oil - checking/changing120
Engine oil pressure19
Exterior courtesy lights22
F
Fog light - rear19
,24
Fog lights - front24
Front courtesy lights54
Front fog lights24
Front seats50
Front seats - heated32
Front seats - memory function50
Fuel filter117
Fuel gauge18
Fuel level19
Fuel requirements64, 65
Fuel system117, 132
Fuel tank cover - opening40, 66
opening manually105, 106
Fuses99, 101, 102
Fuses - replacing99
G
Gas tank cover - opening40
, 66
opening manually105, 106
Generator19, 134
H
Hand brake32
Handling72
Hazard warning flashers25
Headlight wiper blades - replacing104
Headlights22
Heated front seats32
Heated side-view mirrors25
Heating37
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Heating and air conditioning35
High beams19
Hoisting the car116
Homelink®194-196
Hood58
I
Ignition switch23
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)46
Instrument illumination24
Instruments16, 17
J
Jack60
, 90
Jump starting77
K
Keyless entry system47
Keylock68
Keys46
Kick -down70
Kickdown71
L
Label information114
Lifting the car116
Locks46
Long load storage57
Lubrication119
Luggage racks - trunk-mounted74
Lumbar support52
M
Maintenance service115
Malfunction indicator lamp19
Manual transmission69, 133
Manually raising convertible top106
Memory function - front seats50
Mirrors - rear/side view53
O
Occupant safety14
Octane rating66
Odometer18
Oil (engine)120, 121, 130
Oil pressure warning light20
Opening the trunk from the inside59
P
Paint touchup108
Parking brake19,32
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Parking brake reminder light20
Parking lights22
PCV system117
Polishing111
Power seats50
Power steering fluid122, 130
R
Radio
-General information190
-SC813138
-SC-816151
-SC-901167
Radio Data System - RDS172
Reading lights56
Rear fog light19, 24
Rear suspension132
Rear window demister25
Rear/side-view mirrors53
Refueling66
Remote control (central locking system)47
Remote keyless entry system47
Replacing bulbs94-98
Replacing fuses99
Reporting Safety Defects14
Road Assistance136
Roadholding72
Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)10
Roof racks (C70 Coupe)74
Roof rails/racks74
Rotating tires86
S
Safety defects (reporting)14
Seat belt maintenance14
Seat belts2,3,12
Automatic Locking Retractor12
Emergency Locking Retractor12
Seat belts - cleaning112
Seats50
Seats - heated32
Securing cargo61
Service reminder indicator19
Servicing116, 118
Shift lock68
Shiftlock release (override)105
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