parking brake VOLVO C70 2006 User Guide

Overriding the shiftlock system
Shiftlock prevents the gear selector from being moved out of Park unless the ignition key is in position II and the
brake pedal is depressed.
In certain cases it may be necessary to move the gear selector from the Park position manually, for example if the
battery is discharged.
Manually overriding the Shiftlock system:
Apply the parking brake.
Depress the brake pedal.
There is a small cover behind P-R-N-D on the gear selector panel. Open the rear edge of the panel.
Insert the key blade (see page 88
) or a screwdriver into the opening and press it down until it bottoms and move the
gear selector out of the P position.
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Brake system
Brake circuit malfunction
The brake system is a hydraulic system consisting of two separate brake circuits. If a problem should occur in one of
these circuits, it is still possible to stop the vehicle with the other brake circuit.
If the brake pedal must be depressed farther than normal and requires greater foot pressure, the stopping distance will
be longer.
A warning light in the instrument panel will light up to warn the driver that a fault has occurred.
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir
NOTE: Press the brake pedal hard and maintain pressure on the pedal - do not pump the brakes.
WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake system message is shown in the information
display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the
brake system inspected.
Power brakes function only when the engine is running
The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure which is only created when the engine is running. Never let the vehicle roll
to a stop with the engine switched off.
If the power brakes are not working, the brake pedal must be pressed approximately five times harder than usual to
make up for the lack of power assistance. This can happen for example when towing your vehicle or if the engine is
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General description
The rear park assist system is designed to assist you when backing into parking spaces, garages, etc. It utilizes
ultrasound sensors located in the rear bumper to gauge distance, and provides an audible signal when the vehicle is
being backed close to another vehicle, object, or a person.
When is park assist active?
Front: the system is active from the time the engine is started until the car exceeds a speed of approximately 10 mph
(15 km/h).
Rear : the system is activated when reverse gear is selected. The indicator light in the button will light up.
When the system is actively working:
The audio system's volume will be reduced.
An intermittent signal will be audible from the speakers to indicate that you are approaching a person, object,
parked vehicle, etc. The signals begin when the distance between the bumper and the object is:
Rear : approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters).
Front : approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 meters)
At a distance of approximately 1 foot (30 cm), the signal will become constant.
Deactivating park assist, front/rear
Press the Exit button on the center control panel (see the illustration on page 51). PARK ASSIST DEACTIVATED,
ENTER TO ACTIVATE will be displayed.
Press Enter to reactivate the system.
NOTE:
Rear park assist : towing a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mounted carrier, etc, could trigger the rear park assist
system's sensors.
NOTE: Rear park assist is deactivated automatically when towing a trailer if Volvo original connector wiring is used.
Front park assist : it may not be possible to combine auxiliary headlights. and front park assist since these lights
could trigger the system's sensors.
WARNING!
These systems are designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. They are not, however, intended to
replace the driver's attention and judgement.
CAUTION!
In certain circumstances, the park assist system may give unexpected warning signals that can be caused by external
sound sources that use the same ultrasound frequencies as the system. This may include such things as the horns of
other vehicles, wet tires on asphalt, pneumatic brakes, motorcycle exhaust pipes, etc. This does not indicate a fault in
the system.
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Screw the towing eyelet in place first by hand and then using the tire iron until it is securely in place (3).
After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be unscrewed and returned to its storage place. Press the plastic
cover in bumper back into position.
WARNING!
Volvo does not recommend towing a disabled vehicle behind another vehicle. Significant difficulty in steering and
braking, combined with unfavorable weather, traffic, and road conditions may make it impossible to maintain
vehicle control.
Towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground
Apply the parking brake.
Insert the key into the ignition to unlock the steering wheel. The steering wheel must be unlocked. With the engine
off and the vehicle at a standstill, great effort will be required to turn the steering wheel.
WARNING!
Towing a vehicle with a locked steering wheel will make the vehicle impossible to steer.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
Place the gear selector in neutral. For vehicles with automatic transmissions, follow instruction on page 110,
"Shiftlock override" to allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position.
Keep firm pressure on the brake pedal while releasing the parking brake.
When towing has been completed, return the gear selector to Park (automatic) or Reverse (manual) and apply the
parking brake.
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Towing
The following points should also be observed:
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Never exceed local towing speed limits and heed all local towing restrictions.
Never tow farther than 50 miles (80 km).
Keep the tow rope taut at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
The disabled vehicle should be towed in the forward direction only.
WARNING!
Never allow a vehicle to be towed without a driver behind the wheel of the disabled vehicle.
Never remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel could lock, making it
impossible to steer the vehicle.
When the engine is not running, steering resistance and the effort needed to apply the brakes will be great.
Never attempt to tow a vehicle with a dead battery at night.
CAUTION!
Check with state and local authorities before attempting this type of towing, as vehicles being towed are subject to
regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length and type of towing device, lighting, marker flags, etc.
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Volvo recommends the use of synthetic engine oil when towing a trailer over long distances or in mountainous
areas.
WARNING!
Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor should safety chains be attached to the bumper.
Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle's rear axle must not be used.
Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle brake system, nor a trailer's lighting system
directly to the vehicle lighting system. Consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for correct
installation.
When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety wire must be correctly fastened to the hole or hook provided in the trailer
hitch on the vehicle. The safety wire should never be fastened to or wound around the drawbar ball.
NOTE:
When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brake before putting the gear selector in (P)ark,
or in reverse on models with a manual trans -
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Towing a trailer
mission. Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for wheel chocking.
When starting on a hill, put the gear selector in (D)rive before releasing the parking brake.
If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, or if the vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission, make sure the gear you select does not put too much strain on the engine (using too high a gear).
The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may be rated for trailers heavier than the vehicle is designed to tow. Please
adhere to Volvo's recommended trailer weights.
Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines exceeding 15%.
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Detachable trailer hitch
Installing the ball holder
If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the hitch assembly.
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Slide the ball holder into the hitch assembly.
Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly.
Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly/ball holder.
Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt.
Removing the ball holder
Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder/hitch assembly.
Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly.
NOTE: A cover for the hitch assembly is also included in the kit.
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Transporting loads
Loading the car Your vehicle's load-carrying capacity is affected by factors such as:
the number of passengers
tire inflation
the amount of optional or accessory equipment installed
the amount of cargo
See the chapter "Wheels and tires"
for more detailed information.
Before loading the car, turn off the engine, and apply the parking brake when loading or unloading long objects. The
gear selector can be inadvertently knocked out of position by long cargo, causing the car to move.
Keep the following in mind when loading the vehicle:
Load the cargo in the trunk against the rear seat backrest.
Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
Center wide loads.
Secure all cargo with restraining straps anchored to the load securing eyelets.
Cover sharp edges on the load.
WARNING!
Remember that an object weighing 44 lbs (20 kg) produces a force of 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) in a head-on collision at
30 m.p.h. (50 km/h)!
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the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
Location of the optional spare wheel and tools
The spare wheel is packed in a storage bag and is located under the panel in the floor of the trunk. On cars with a
spare wheel, the jack and lug wrench are secured in a foam plastic block placed in the center of the wheel. The
retaining straps securing the spare wheel is attached to two eyelets in the floor of the spare wheel's storage
compartment.
WARNING!
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire other than as a temporary replacement for a
punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire. Road holding and handling may be affected
with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not drive farther than 50 miles (80 km) on
a temporary spare tire.
Accessing the spare wheel:
Open the hatch in the floor of the trunk.
Release the retaining straps and lift out the spare wheel in its storage bag.
Open the zipper on the storage bag and lift out the spare wheel.
The wheel that was replaced by the temporary spare tire can then be placed in the storage bag.
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Changing a wheel

Before raising the car:
Engage the parking brake.
Put the gear selector in (P)ark or in reverse if the car is equipped with a manual transmission.
Block the wheels that are on the ground with wooden blocks or large stones.
Remove the wheel cap (where applicable) using the lug wrench.
With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel nuts 1/2-1 turn by exerting downward
pressure. Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen.
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Changing a wheel
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Positioning the jack
There are two jack attachment points on each side of the car.
Position the jack correctly in the attachment (see illustration above) and crank while simultaneously guiding the base
of the jack to the ground. The base of the jack must be flat on a level, firm, non-slippery surface.
Before raising the car, check that the jack is still correctly positioned in the attachment.
WARNING!
The jack must correctly engage the jack attachment.
Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a car supported by a jack.
Use the jack intended for the car when changing a tire. For any other job, use stands to support the car.
Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the (P)ark position.
Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
The jack should be kept well-greased.
Removing a wheel:
Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is lifted off the ground.
Unscrew the wheel nuts completely and carefully remove the wheel so as not to damage the threads on the studs.
Installing a wheel
Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub.
Lift the wheel and place it on the hub.
Install the wheel nuts and tighten hand -tight. Using the lug wrench, tighten crosswise until all nuts are snug.
Lower the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the bolts crosswise to 62 ft. lbs. (85 Nm).
Install the wheel cap (where applicable).
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Tire sealing system
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Temporarily repairing a flat tire
Before using the tire sealing system, observe the following:
WARNING!
Never leave the tire sealing system unattended when it is operating.
Keep the tire sealing system kit away from children.
The vehicle's engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used to avoid battery drain. Therefore, be
sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated place before using the system.
Be sure the vehicle is parked safely off the road and away from moving traffic.
Apply the parking brake.
Do not remove any foreign objects (nails, etc.) from the tire.
Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two stages.
In the first stage, the hole is sealed by pumping sealing compound into the tire. The car is then driven a short
distance to distribute the sealing compound in the tire.
In the second stage, the tire's inflation pressure is checked and adjusted if necessary.
Stage 1: Sealing the hole
Peel off the speed limit sticker (1) and affix it to the steering wheel hub where it will be clearly visible to the driver.
Ensure that the orange switch (2) is in position 0 (the 0 side of the switch should be pressed down).
Pull out the electrical wire (5) and hose (4) from the side compartment (3).
Remove the valve cap from the tire's inflation valve and screw the hose connector onto the valve as tightly as
possible by hand.
Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehicle.
Release the safety catch (6) and turn the orange colored section of the sealing kit (7), which holds the sealing
compound container, 90 degrees until it clicks into the vertical position.
Start the vehicle's engine.
Start the tire sealing system's compressor by pressing the switch (2) to position I.
NOTE: The air pressure gauge (9) will temporarily show an increase in pressure to approximately 88 psi (6 bar) while
the sealing compound is being pumped into the tire. The pressure should return to a normal level after approximately
one minute.
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WARNING!
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Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If
contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately with water. Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are affected.
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Bulbs
Bulbs used in the car1. Low beam headlight 55W H11
2. Bi -Xenon headlight (option) 35W D2S
3. High beam headlight 55W HB3
4. Brake light, Rear fog light P21/W5
5. Turn signal, front/ rear (amber bulb) PY21W
6. Tail lights, Parking light, Side marker light P21/W5
7. Footwell lighting, cargo compartment light W5W
8. Vanity mirror 1,2W
9. License plate lighting,
Parking light in headlight housing
Side turn signal (amber bulb) W5W
10. Front fog light (option) 55W H11
NOTE:
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers vaporize in the heat and will
leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
The optional Bi -Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. These bulbs should always be disposed
of by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Certain bulbs not listed here should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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Replacing front bulbs
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Removing the tail light bulb holder
All bulbs in the tail light cluster can be replaced from the trunk. To access the bulb holder:
Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0.
Remove the covers in the left/right panels as shown above to access the bulbs.
Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb holder.
Press the catches together and pull out the bulb holder.
Replace the defective bulb.
Press the wiring connector back into position.
Press the bulb holder into place and reinstall the cover.
Location of tail light bulbs
1. Brake light
2. Parking light
3. Fog light (driver's side only)
4. Turn signal
5. Back-up light
NOTE: If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information display after the bulb has been
replaced, consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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