wheel VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
5. Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER.
To exit the menu:
l Press EXIT (C).
Available settings
Lock confirmation light
When the car is locked/unlocked with the remote control, the direction i\
ndicators can be selected to flash to confirm
the action. The alternatives On/Off are available for both locking and u\
nlocking.
Autolock
When the car starts to move, the doors and trunk can be locked automatic\
ally. The alternatives On/Off are available.
NOTE
Pulling the handle twice on a door unlocks and opens that
door.
Unlock
There are two alternatives for unlocking:
l Global (All doors)
Unlocks all doors and the trunk with one press on the remote control.
l Two Step (Two-stage unlocking)
This alternative unlocks the driver's door with one press on the remote \
control. A second press unlocks the passenger's
door and the trunk.
73 02 Instruments and controls
Personal settings
Approach lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's light\
s will remain on when the Approach light button
on the central locking system's remote control is pressed. Intervals of \
30/60/90 seconds may be selected. See
page 109
for more information.
Home safe lighting
This alternative determines the length of time for which the car's light\
s will remain on when the high beam lever on
the steering column is pulled toward the wheel with the ignition switche\
d off. Intervals of 30/60/90 seconds may be
selected. See
page 57 for information on using this function.
Information
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3. Slide the openings in the cover (3) over the respective door mirror\
s and attach the front shock-cord
hooks (2) on the edges of the front wheel housings.
4. Slide the cover under the windshield wipers so that there is one fold\
under each wiper blade (1).
5. Guide the antenna through hole 5.
6. Attach the rear side hooks (4) on the edges of the rear wheel housi\
ngs.
7. Attach the rear hooks (6) under the rear bumper.
97 04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
Wind blocker
The wind blocker is intended for use while driving with the power retrac\
table hard top down to help
reduce swirling breezes in the passenger compartment.
Installing the wind blocker
1. Unfold the wind blocker to its full width.
2. Unfold the supports on both rear sides.
3. Slide the winder blocker's rear supports under the rear head restrain\
ts so that they rest on the upper
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2. Turn the key blade one-quarter turn counter-clockwise to lock the dri\
ver's door.
NOTE
This does not arm the alarm or lock the
trunk.
112 05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
Valet locking
Valet or service locking
By utilizing the remote control with the key blade removed, the valet lo\
cking feature enables you to block access to the trunk and
glove compartment for e.g., valet parking or when the car is brought to \
the retailer for service.
Locking points
A. Doors
B. Steering wheel lock
C. Glove compartment
D. Compartments in door panels
E. Ski hatch
F. Trunk
With the valet locking function activated:
l The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked
l The engine can be started
l Locking points C, D, E, and F cannot be unlocked with the remote control\
.
Activating the valet locking function
The first stages of opening the power retractable hard top offer tempora\
ry access to the contents of the trunk. Therefore, before
activating valet locking, the power retractable hard top must be up and \
the trunk divider must be open (up), see
page 93. This makes
it impossible to operate the power retractable hard top.
1. Remove the key blade from the remote control.
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120 06 Starting and driving
General information
122
Fuel requirements
125
Ignition switch, Steering wheel lock
128
Starting the vehicle
129
Manual transmission
131
Automatic transmission
132
Shiftlock override
135
Brake system
136
Stability system
138
Front/rear park assist
140
Towing
142
Jump starting
145
Towing a trailer
146
Detachable trailer hitch
148
Transporting loads
149
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WARNING
Driving with the trunk open: Driving with the trunk open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases
entering the passenger compartment. If the trunk must be kept open for a\
ny reason, proceed as follows:
l Close the windows
l Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and \
side windows and the blower
control to its highest setting.
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, \
which means that the steering
wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvatur\
e of a bend. This ensures good
stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these p\
roperties can alter with the vehicle
load. The heavier the load in the cargo area, the less the tendency to u\
ndersteer.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle hand\
ling. Therefore,
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General information
check that the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure according \
to the vehicle load. See the "Tire
pressure" section. Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight o\
r maximum permissible axle loads
are not exceeded.
Driving through water
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 9\
in. (25 cm), at a maximum
speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).
l Take particular care when driving through flowing water.
l Clean the electrical connections for trailer wiring after driving in mud\
or water
l When driving through water, maintain low speed and do not stop in the wa\
ter.
WARNING
After driving through water, press lightly on the brake pedal to ensure \
that the brakes are functioning
normally. Water or mud can make the brake linings slippery, resulting in\
delayed braking effect.
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CAUTION
l Engine damage will occur if water is drawn into the air cleaner.
l If the vehicle is driven through water deeper than 9 in (25 cm), water\
may enter the differential and
the transmission. This reduces the oil's lubricating capacity and may sh\
orten the service life of these
components.
l Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water up to the door sills longer t\
han absolutely necessary. This
could result in electrical malfunctions.
l If the engine has been stopped while the car is in water, do not attempt\
to restart the engine. Have the
car towed out of the water.
Cold weather precautions
If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, t\
he following advice is worth
noting:
l Make sure that the engine coolant contains 50 percent antifreeze. Any ot\
her mixture will reduce freeze
protection. This gives protection against freezing down to - 31°F (-\
35°C). See section "Coolant". The use
of "recycled" antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different types of an\
tifreeze must not be mixed.
l Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's r\
adiator. Your Volvo retailer
stocks plenty of Volvo engine coolant to help protect your vehicle durin\
g cold weather.
l Try to keep the fuel tank well filled - this prevents the formation of c\
ondensation in the tank. In
addition, in extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add f\
uel line de-icer before refueling.
l The viscosity of the engine oil is important. Oil with low viscosity (t\
hinner oil) improves cold-weather
starting as well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine is warm\
ing up. For winter use, 5W-30
oil, particularly the synthetic type
1, is recommended. Be sure to use good quality oil but do not use cold-
weather oil for hard driving or in warm weather. See
page 239 for more information.
l The load placed on the battery is greater during the winter since the wi\
ndshield wipers, lighting, etc. are
used more often. Moreover, the capacity of the battery decreases as the \
temperature drops. In very cold
weather, a poorly charged battery can freeze and be damaged. It is there\
fore advisable to check the state
of
1Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintena\
nce intervals except at owner request and
at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
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General information
charge more frequently and spray an antirust oil on the battery posts.
l Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter dri\
ving - see the chapter "Wheels
and tires."
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l Check condition of drive belts.
l Check state of the battery's charge.
l Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those th\
at are worn. Check tire pressures.
l The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked b\
y your Volvo retailer only.
l Check all lights, including high beams.
l Reflective warning triangles are legally required in some states/provinc\
es.
l Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries\
where it may be difficult to
obtain the correct fuel.
l Consider your destination. If you will be driving through an area where \
snow or ice are likely to occur,
consider snow tires.
1 To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your v\
ehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have
your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo s\
ervice technician.
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Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower, torque, and fuel\
economy performance using
premium 91 octane fuel.
Volvo recommends premium for best performance, but using 87 octane or ab\
ove will not affect engine
reliability.
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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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