VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
pump's ability to supply the engine with an adequate supply of fuel.
Therefore, it is advisable to refuel as soon as possible when the needle\
nears the red zone, or when the
fuel warning light comes on.
1Models with All Wheel Drive have a tank volume of 15 US gallons (57 lit\
ers). Models with engine code 39 have
a fuel tank capacity of 14 US gallons (53 liters). This code is the 6t\
h and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle's
VIN number. See
page 235 for the location of the VIN plate.
CAUTION
l Do not refuel with the engine running1. Turn the ignition off or to position I. If the ignition is on, an
incorrect reading could occur in the fuel gauge
l After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until\
it clicks into place.
l Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Do not press the handle on the filler n\
ozzle more than one extra time.
Too much fuel in the tank in hot weather conditions can cause the fuel t\
o overflow. Overfilling could
also cause damage to the emission control systems.
l Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In addition to causing damage \
to the environment, gasolines
containing alcohol can cause damage to painted surfaces, which may not b\
e covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
l Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol)\
. This practice can result in
vehicle performance deterioration and can damage critical parts in the f\
uel system. Such damage may
not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
1If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running\
when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine
Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your\
vehicle's performance will not be affected.
Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
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Ignition switch, Steering wheel lock
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
0 - Locked position
Remove the key to lock the steering wheel. Never turn the key to positi\
on 0 while driving
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or when the vehicle is being towed.
NOTE
A ticking sound may be audible if the key is turned to a position betwee\
n 0 and I. To stop this sound,
turn the key to position II and back to position 0.
I - Intermediate position
1
Certain accessories, radio, etc. on, daytime running lights off.
1Please be aware that leaving the key in this positions I or II will incr\
ease battery drain.
II - Drive position
The key's position when driving. The vehicle's entire electrical system\
is activated.
III - Start position
Turn the key to this position and release it immediately. The key retur\
ns automatically to
the Drive position.
A chime will sound if the key is left in the ignition and the driver's d\
oor is opened.
Steering wheel lock
When the key is removed from the ignition, the steering wheel locks so t\
hat it cannot be turned.
Releasing the steering wheel lock
If the front wheels are hard up against a curb, the steering wheel lock \
may be under too much tension to
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unlock.
If so, the key will turn in the ignition switch but the car will not sta\
rt.
At the same time, a message "Steering locked turn wheel" will appear in \
the information display.
If this happens:
1. Remove the key from the ignition.
2. Turn the steering wheel slightly and hold it to release pressure on t\
he lock mechanism.
3. Reinsert the key and start the vehicle. The steering should immediate\
ly unlock. If not, try again.
NOTE
In order to help reduce vehicle theft, make sure the steering wheel lock\
is engaged before leaving the
vehicle.
WARNING
Never switch off the ignition (turn the ignition key to position 0) or\
remove the key from the ignition
switch while the vehicle is in motion. This could cause the steering whe\
el to lock, which would make
the vehicle impossible to steer.
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Starting the vehicle
To start the engine
1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adj\
usted properly. Make sure the
brake pedal can be depressed completely. Adjust the seat if necessary.
2. Apply the parking brake if not already set. The gear selector should \
be locked in the Park (P) position
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(Shiftlock). Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully depressed.
3. The vehicle is equipped with an autostart feature. Without touching t\
he throttle pedal, turn the key to
position III and release it. The starter motor will then operate automat\
ically (for up to ten seconds) until
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start, repeat this step.
NOTE
After a cold start, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for \
a short period. This is done to
help bring components in the emission control system to their normal ope\
rating temperature as quickly
as possible, which enables them to control emissions and help reduce the\
vehicle's impact on the
environment.
4. To release the gear selector from the Park (P) position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key
must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.
5. Select the desired gear. On models with an automatic transmission, th\
e gear engages after a very slight
delay which is especially noticeable when selecting R.
NOTE
l Immobilizer: If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g., on the sa\
me key ring when
you try to start the vehicle, this could cause interference in the immob\
ilizer system and result in the
vehicle not starting. If this should occur, remove one of the keys from \
the key ring before trying to start
the vehicle again.
l Keylock: Models equipped an automatic transmission have a keylock system. When \
the engine is
switched off, the gear selector must be in the Park (P) position before the key can be removed from the
ignition switch.
l When starting in cold weather, the transmission may shift up at slightly\
higher engine speeds than
normal until the automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating t\
emperature.
l Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not r\
each some lubrication points
fast enough to prevent engine damage.
WARNING
Volvo's floor mats are specially manufactured for your car. They must be\
firmly secured in the clips on
the floor so that they cannot slide and become trapped under the pedals \
on the driver's side.
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Starting the vehicle
CAUTION
Automatic transmission: The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector. Never
accelerate until after you feel the transmission engage! Accelerating im\
mediately after selecting a gear
will cause harsh engagement and premature transmission wear. Selecting P\
or N when idling at a
standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent overheating o\
f the automatic transmission
fluid.
WARNING
l Always place the gear selector in Park (manual transmission: first or r\
everse gear) and apply the
parking brake before leaving the vehicle.and apply the parking brake bef\
ore leaving the vehicle. Never
leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
l Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garag\
e to ensure adequate
ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisib\
le and odorless but very
poisonous.
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Manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission (option on certain models)
Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears1.
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Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while driving. The shift pattern \
should be followed.
Overdrive (5th and 6th gears) should be used as often as possible to h\
elp improve fuel economy.
1 Clutch interlock
The clutch must be fully depressed before you can start your car. If the\
clutch is not depressed, it will not be
possible to start the engine.
Engaging reverse gear, 6-speed transmission
Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop.
NOTE
Reverse gear is electronically blocked and cannot be selected if the veh\
icle is moving at a speed of
approximately 13 mph (20 km/h).
CAUTION
Never shift into reverse while moving
forward.
WARNING
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator, brake, and\
/or clutch pedal to catch. Check
that the movement of these pedals is not impeded. Not more than one prot\
ective floor covering may be
used at one time.
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132 06 Starting and driving
Automatic transmission
Shift gate positions
Depress the button on the front of the gear selector knob to move the se\
lector between the R, N, D, and P
positions.
The gear selector can be moved freely between the Geartronic (manual sh\
ifting) and Drive (D) positions
while driving.
Gear selector positions
P - Park
Select the P position when starting or parking. In P, the transmission is mechanically blocked (Shiftlock).
Always apply the parking brake when parking.
CAUTION
The car must be stationary when selecting position
P.
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R - Reverse
The car must be stationary when shifting to position R.
N - Neutral
N is the neutral position. The engine can be started, but no gear is sele\
cted. Apply the parking brake when
the car is stationary with the gear selector in N.
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Automatic transmission
NOTE
If the gear selector is in the Neutral position and the car has been at \
a standstill for at least 3 seconds
(regardless of whether the engine is running or not), the gear selecto\
r will be locked in Neutral.
In order to move the gear selector to another position:
1. Turn the ignition key to position II (if the engine is not already r\
unning).
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Move the gear selector to the desired position.
D - Drive
D is the normal driving position. The Drive position offers 6 forward gea\
rs.The car automatically shifts
between the various forward gears, based on the level of acceleration an\
d speed. The car must be at a
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standstill when shifting to position D from position R.
Manual shifting - Geartronic
The manual shifting mode (Geartronic) can be selected at any time to m\
anually select forward gears,
including while the car is moving.

NOTE
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150 07 Wheels and tires
General information
152
Tire inflation
154
Tire designations
158
Glossary of tire terminology
160
Vehicle loading
161
Uniform tire quality gradings
163
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
164
Wheel nuts
165
Tire rotation
166
Temporary spare
167
Changing a wheel
168
Tire sealing system
170
151 07 Wheels and tires
152 07 Wheels and tires
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