weight VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
10. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in pounds and kilograms that can be carried\
by the tire.
Refer to the vehicle's tire information placard or the safety certificat\
ion label, located on the B-Pillar or
the driver's door or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian m\
odels, for the correct tire pressure
for your vehicle.
11. Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature grades: See
page 163 for more information.
12. Maximum permissible inflation pressure: the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put
in the tire. This limit is set by the tire manufacturer.
159 07 Wheels and tires
Tire designations
The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such \
as standard load, radial tubeless,
etc.
160 07 Wheels and tires
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire terminology
l Tire information placard: A placard showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommende\
d
inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
l Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about
the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size and date of manufactur\
er.
l Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
l Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a maximum load a\
t 35 psi [37 psi
(2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond \
this pressure will not increase the tires
load carrying capability.
l Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximu\
m load at 41 psi [43
psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure bey\
ond this pressure will not increase the
tires load carrying capability.
l kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure.
l PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure.
l B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door\
.
l Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire next to the rim.
l Sidewall of the tire: Area between the bead area and the tread.
l Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted \
on the
vehicle.
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l Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upo\
n which the tire beads are
seated.
l Maximum load rating: a figure indicating the maximum load in pounds and kilograms that can \
be
carried by the tire. This rating is established by the tire manufacturer\
.
l Maximum permissible inflation pressure: the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put
in the tire. This limit is set by the tire manufacturer.
l Recommended tire inflation pressure: inflation pressure, established by Volvo, which is based on the
type of tires that are mounted on a vehicle at the factory. This inflati\
on pressure is affected by the number
of occupants in the car, the amount of cargo, and the speed at which the\
vehicle will be driven for a
prolonged period.
This information can be found on the tire inflation placard(s) located\
on the driver's side B-pillar or on the
inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models, and in the tire infla\
tion table in this chapter.
l Cold tires: The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperatur\
e as the surrounding
(ambient) air. This temperature is normally reached after the car has \
been parked for at least 3 hours.
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Vehicle loading
Vehicle loading
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle des\
ign performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following ter\
ms for determining your vehicle's
weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Ca\
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS/ CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire information pla\
card:
Curb weight
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard\
equipment. It does not include
passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Capacity weight
All weight added to the curb weight, including cargo and optional equipm\
ent. When towing, trailer hitch
tongue load is also part of cargo weight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to the section "Towing a tr\
ailer" on
page
146.
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Permissible axle weight
The maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (fron\
t or rear). These numbers are
shown on the Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMV\
SS) label. The total load
on each axle must never exceed its maximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passengers.
NOTE
l The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page 235.
l A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on\
page
237.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement ''the combined weight of occupants and cargo sho\
uld never exceed XXX pounds''
on your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will \
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX ki\
lograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage\
load capacity. For example, if
the ''XXX'' amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passe\
ngers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 \
x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on th\
e vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated i\
n Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will\
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual
1 to determine how this reduces the available
1See "Towing a trailer" on page 146.
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Vehicle loading
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cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
WARNING
l Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any othe\
r weight rating limits can
cause tire overheating resulting in permanent deformation or catastrophi\
c failure.
l Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than th\
e tires that were original
equipment on the vehicle because this will lower the vehicle's GVW ratin\
g. Replacement tires with a
higher limit than the originals do not increase the vehicle's GVW rating\
limitations.
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Uniform tire quality gradings
Uniform tire quality gradings
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES
Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall betw\
een the tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of th\
e tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half (1 1/2) tim\
es as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of \
their use, however, and many
depart significantly from the norm due to variation in driving habits, m\
aintenance practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, as mea\
sured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire ma\
rked C may have poor traction
performance.
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48. Windshield washers15A
49. Supplemental Restrain System (SRS), Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)\
10A
50. Not in use
51. Park assist (option), Bi-Xenon headlights (option) 10A
52. Transmission control module (TCM), ABS 5A
53. Power steering 10A
54. Engine control module (ECM) 10A
55. Not in use
56. Alarm siren control module 10A
57. On-board diagnostic socket, brake light switch 15A
58. Right high beam, auxiliary lights relay 7.5A
214 09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses
59. Left high beam7.5A
60. Heated driver's seat (option) 15A
61. Heated passenger's seat (option) 15A
62. Not in use
63. Power window rear passenger's side 20A
64. Lock indicator lights / door panels, Volvo Navigation system (optio\
n) 5A
65. Audio system 5A
66. Audio system control module (ICM), climate system 10A
67. Not in use
68. Cruise control 5A
69. Climate system, rain sensor (option) 5A
70. Not in use
71. Not in use
72. Not in use
73. Front ceiling lighting 5A
74. Fuel pump relay 15A
75. Not in use
76. Not in use
77. 12-volt socket in trunk, auxiliary equipment control module (AEM) 15A
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VOLVO C70
232 11 Specifications
Label information
234
Dimensions and weights
236
Fluids
238
Engine oil
239
Engine specifications
241
Electrical system
242
Volvo programs
244
233 11 Specifications
234 11 Specifications
Label information
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1 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in co\
rrespondence concerning your vehicle with the
retailer and when ordering parts.
236 11 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
CAUTION
The maximum permissible axle loads and/ or the gross vehicle weight must\
not be
exceeded.
WARNING
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehi\
cle, the total capacity weight must not
be exceeded.
237 11 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
Weights
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Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, and A\
CEA A1/B1. Lower quality oils may
not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine protectio\
n.
Volume: 6.1 US qts (5.8 liters).
Volume between the MIN and Max marks on the dipstick: approximately 1.4 \
US qts (1.3 liters).
Volvo recommends
.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or synthetic oils may provide \
superior fuel economy and engine
protection. Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on premium o\
r synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal service \
intervals. This oil is only used at customer
request, at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)
Operation in hot climates
When temperatures exceed 86° F (30° C) in your area, Volvo recom\
mends, for the protection of your engine, that
you use a heavier weight oil, such as such as SAE 5W-40 or 0W-40. See th\
e viscosity chart.
Operation in temperate climates
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life. Under normal use when t\
emperatures do not exceed 86° F (30° C),
SAE 5W-30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protection. See the \
viscosity chart.
Extreme engine operation
Synthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40 and complying with oil quality\
requirements are recommended for
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MP3 and WMA files 228
radio functions
221
Sirius satellite radio
223-225
sound settings
219
steering wheel keypad
219
surround sound
219
Automatic Locking Retractor
32
Automatic sound control
220
Automatic transmission
132-133
B
Battery
maintenance
196
replacing
197
specifications
242
warning symbols
197
Black box (vehicle event data)
186
Booster cushions
39
Brake fluid
194
Brake system
general information
136-137
warning light
51
Bulbs
list of
198
replacing
199-207
C
Capacity weight
161, 237
Catalytic converter
243
CD care
230
CD changer/player
227-229
Central locking system
108
Chains
164
Changing tires
168-169
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Child restraints 33-34
booster cushions
39
convertible seats
37-38
infant seats
35
ISOFIX lower anchors
40
Child safety
30-32
Climate system
air distribution
85
air vents
81
defroster
83
Electronic Climate Control
82-84
general information
80
recirculation
83
Clock, resetting
48
Cold weather driving
123
Collision mode (crash mode)
29
Color code, paint
182
Compass
69-70
Convertible seats
37-38
Convertible top
92-97
Coolant
193
Courtesy lighting
98
Crash mode
29
Cruise control
62, 63
Curb weight
161, 237
D
Defroster
83
Dimensions
236
Disabling the front passenger's airbag
21-23
Door mounted inflatable curtain
25
Door open warning
52
Driver distraction
8
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