VOLVO C70 2003 Owners Manual

Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)75
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)75
Emergency towing71, 72
Emergency warning flashers23
Engine127
Engine air filter113
Engine compartment121
Engine oil116, 117,126
Engine oil - checking/changing116
Engine oil pressure17
Exterior courtesy lights20
F
Fog light - rear17
,22
Fog lights - front22
Front courtesy lights51
Front fog lights22
Front seats47
Front seats - heated30
Front seats - memory function47
Fuel filter113
Fuel gauge16
Fuel level17
Fuel requirements60, 61
Fuel system113, 128
Fuel tank cover - opening37, 62
opening manually101, 102
Fuses95, 96, 97
Fuses - replacing95
G
Gas tank cover - opening37
, 62
opening manually101, 102
Generator17, 130
H
Hand brake30
Handling68
Hazard warning flashers23
Headlight wiper blades - replacing100
Headlights20
Heated front seats30
Heated side-view mirrors23
Heating35
Heating and air conditioning33
High beams17
Hoisting the car112
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Homelink®190-192
Hood54
I
Ignition switch21
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)43
Instrument illumination22
Instruments14, 15
J
Jack56
, 86
Jump starting73
K
Keyless entry system44
Keylock64
Keys43
Kick -down66
Kickdown67
L
Label information110
Lifting the car112
Locks43
Long load storage53
Lubrication115
Luggage racks - trunk-mounted70
Lumbar support49
M
Maintenance service111
Malfunction indicator lamp17
Manual transmission65, 129
Manually raising convertible top102
Memory function - front seats47
Mirrors - rear/side view50
O
Occupant safety13
Octane rating62
Odometer16
Oil (engine)116, 117, 126
Oil pressure warning light18
Opening the trunk from the inside55
P
Paint touchup104
Parking brake17,30
Parking brake reminder light18
Parking lights20
PCV system113
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Polishing107
Power seats47
Power steering fluid118, 126
R
Radio
-General information186
-SC-813134
-SC-816147
-SC-900/01163
Radio Data System - RDS168
Rear fog light17, 22
Rear suspension128
Rear window demister23
Rear/side-view mirrors50
Refueling62
Remote control (central locking system)44
Remote keyless entry system44
Replacing bulbs89-94
Replacing fuses95
Reporting safety defects13
Road assistance132
Roadholding68
Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)10
Rotating tires82
S
Safety defects - reporting13
Seat belt maintenance13
Seat belts2,3,11
- Automatic Locking Retractor11
- Emergency Locking Retractor11
Seat belts - cleaning108
Seats47
Seats - heated30
Securing cargo57
Service reminder indicator17
Servicing112, 114
Shift lock64
Shiftlock66
Shiftlock release (override)101
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)8
Side-view mirrors - heated23
SIPS8
Snow chains81
Snow tires81
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Spare tire88
Spare tire (sedan)56
Spark plugs113, 128
Speakers (rear seat) - turning on/off36
Specifications125
SRS5,6,7
SRS diagnostic system19
SRS warning light5,17, 19
Stability and Traction Control (STC)19, 23, 75
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)43
Starting the engine64
Steering wheel adjustment32
Steering wheel lock21
Storage compartments42
Studded tires81
T
Tachometer16
Temperature gauge16
Temporary spare tire88
Three-way catalytic converter123
Timing belt113
Tire pressure82
Tire rotation82
Tires - changing86
Towing71, 72
Towing a trailer76
Towing the car72
Trailer towing76
Trip computer23, 26, 27, 28
Trip odometer16
Trunk - opening from the inside55
Trunk - opening/locking55
Trunk light56
Turn signals17,20
U
Uniform tire quality grading83
Upholstery - cleaning108
V
Vanity mirrors52
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)110
Vehicle loading129
Volvo On Call133
W
Warning flashers23
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Warning lights18, 19
Warranty111
Washer fluid level17
Washer fluid reservoir119
Washing106
Waxing107
Wheel changing86, 87
Wheels and tires80
WHIPS9
Whiplash Protection System(WHIPS)9
Wind deflector41
Windshield washer nozzles119
Windshield washers/wipers21
Windshield wiper blades - replacing99
Winter driving77
Winter/Wet driving mode67, 77

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Accessory Installation - Important Warning
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory
installations be performed only by the factory-trained technicians at your authorized Volvo retailer.
Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in
your car. Additionally, your authorized Volvo retailer knows where accessories may and may not be safely installed in
your Volvo. In all cases, please consult your authorized Volvo retailer before installing any accessory in or on your
car.
Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be specifically tested for compatibility with your
car. Additionally, an inexperienced installer may not be familiar with some of your car's systems.
Any of your car's performance and safety systems could be adversely affected if you install accessories that Volvo
has not tested, or if you allow accessories to be installed by someone unfamiliar with your car.
Damage caused by unapproved or improperly installed accessories may not be covered by your new car warranty.
See your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for more warranty information. Volvo assumes no
responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.
Driver Distraction
Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the car in the driving
environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many feature-rich entertainment and communication
systems. These include hands-free cellular telephones, navigation systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You may
also own other portable electronic devices for your own convenience. When used properly and safely, they enrich the
driving experience. Improperly used, any of these could cause a distraction.
For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your
safety:
Never use these devices or any feature of your vehicle in a way that distracts you from the task of driving safely.
Distraction can lead to a serious accident.
In addition to this general warning, we offer the following guidance regarding specific newer features that may be
found in your vehicles:
Never use a hand -held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibit cellular telephone use by a
driver while the vehicle is moving.
If your car is equipped with a navigation system, set and make changes to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle
parked.
Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving. Program radio presets with the vehicle parked, and
use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and simpler.
Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the vehicle is moving.
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A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in
the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See
page 119.
2 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 120.
3 Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the
HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid. See page 118.
4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx. 1.6 US
qts
(1.5 liters). See page 116.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 118.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 60.
Tire pressure, see label located on the rear edge of the right front door.
Bulbs Power Socket US no.
1 55 W - H7
2 30/7 W BA 15s 3357NA
3 55 W PK 22s H1
4 5 W BA 15s 67
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521 W BAU 15 -
621 W BA 15s 1156
See pages 89-94
for more detailed information.
Volvo Car Corporation
Göteborg, Sweden

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