service VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
In demanding driving conditions, such as operating the vehicle in hot we\
ather, towing a trailer, or driving
for extended periods at higher altitudes than normal, it may be advisabl\
e to switch to higher octane fuel
(91 or higher) or to change gasoline brands to fully utilize your engi\
ne's capacity, and for the smoothest
possible operation.
NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or changing gasoline brands, it may\
be necessary to fill the tank
more than once before a difference in engine operation is noticeable.
Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives)
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline to control engine deposit\
s. Detergent gasoline is
effective in keeping injectors and intake valves clean. Consistent use o\
f deposit control gasolines will help
ensure good drivability and fuel economy. If you are not sure whether th\
e gasoline contains deposit
control additives, check with the service station operator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of store-bought fuel injector cleaning \
additives.
Unleaded fuel
Each Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter and must use only unleade\
d gasoline. U.S. and Canadian
regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be labelled \
"UNLEADED". Only these
pumps have nozzles which fit your vehicle's filler inlet. It is unlawful\
to dispense leaded fuel into a
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vehicle labelled "unleaded gasoline only". Leaded gasoline damages the t\
hree-way catalytic converter and
the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated use of leaded gasoline will le\
ssen the effectiveness of the
126 06 Starting and driving
Fuel requirements
emission control system and could result in loss of emission warranty co\
verage. State and local vehicle
inspection programs will make detection of misfueling easier, possibly r\
esulting in emission test failure
for misfueled vehicles.
NOTE
Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive ca\
lled methyl-
cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, \
your Emission Control System
performance may be affected, and the Check Engine Light (malfunction in\
dicator lamp) located on your
instrument panel may light. If this occurs, please return your vehicle t\
o an authorized Volvo retailer for
maintenance.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usua\
lly alcohols or ethers. In some
areas, state or local laws require that the service pump be marked indic\
ating use of alcohols or ethers.
However, there are areas in which the pumps are unmarked. If you are not\
sure whether there is alcohol or
ethers in the gasoline you buy, check with the service station operator.\
To meet seasonal air quality
standards, some areas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel. Volvo allows\
the use of the following
"oxygenated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed on this page must\
still be met. Alcohol - Ethanol:
Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanol may al\
so be referred to as Ethyl
alcohol, or "Gasohol". Ethers - MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE ma\
y be used.
Fuel Formulations
Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor, and do not \
use lead additives. Besides
damaging the exhaust emission control systems on your vehicle, lead has \
been strongly linked to certain
forms of cancer. Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. Unburned benze\
ne has been strongly linked to
certain forms of cancer. If you live in an area where you must fill your\
own gas tank, take precautions.
These may include:
l standing upwind away from the filler nozzle while refueling
l refueling only at gas stations with vapor recovery systems that fully se\
al the mouth of the filler neck
during refueling
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The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the t\
read. The letters TWI are printed on
the side of the tire. When approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) is left on the\
tread, these strips become visible
and indicate that the tire should be replaced. Tires with less than 1/16\
" (1.6 mm) tread offer very poor
traction.
When replacing worn tires, it is recommended that the tire be identical \
in type (radial) and size as the one
being replaced. Using a tire of the same make (manufacturer) will prev\
ent alteration of the driving
characteristics of the vehicle.
153 07 Wheels and tires
General information
New Tires
Remember that tires are perishable goods. As of 2000, the manufacturing \
week and year (Department of
Transportation (DOT) stamp) will be indicated with 4 digits (e.g. 15\
02 means that the tire illustrated was
manufactured during week 15 of 2002).
Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used. It is recomm\
ended that tires generally be
replaced after 6 years of normal service. Heat caused by hot climates, f\
requent high loading conditions or
Ultra Violet (U.V) exposure can accelerate the aging process.
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tire inflation pressure placard is also located on the driver's side Bpi\
llar (the structural member at the side
of the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door opening). This placard\
indicates the designation of the
factory-mounted tires on your vehicle, as well as load limits and inflat\
ion pressure.
NOTE
The placards shown indicate inflation pressure for the tires installed o\
n the car at the factory
only.
l Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spa\
re, at least once a month and
before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressur\
e gauge, as automatic service station
gauges may be inaccurate.
l Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tire performance\
and wear.
l Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns.
WARNING
l Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failure and may result \
in severe tire cracking, tread
separation, or "blowout," with unexpected loss of vehicle control and in\
creased risk of injury.
l Under-inflated tires reduce the load carrying capacity of your vehicle. \
When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also ch\
ange. A 10- degree temperature
drop causes a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressur\
e. Check your tire pressures
frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure, which can be found on\
the vehicle's tire information
placard or certification label.
Checking tire pressure
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1. Ensure that the orange switch (2) is in position 0 (the 0 side of \
the switch should be pressed down).
2. Pull out the electrical wire (5) and hose (4) from the side compa\
rtment (3).
3. Remove the valve cap from the tire's inflation valve and screw the ho\
se connector onto the valve as
tightly as possible by hand.
4. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehi\
cle.
5. 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.
6. Start the vehicle's engine.
7. 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 pressu\
re to approximately 88 psi (6 bar)
while the sealing compound is being pumped into the tire. The pressure s\
hould return to a normal level
after approximately one minute.
WARNING
l Contact with the sealing compound may cause skin irritation. If contact \
occurs, wash the affected area
immediately.
l Never stand next to the tire being inflated when the compressor is in op\
eration.
l If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire, switch off the compressor imm\
ediately.
l If there is visible damage to the sidewall or the rim, the tire cannot b\
e repaired. The vehicle should
not be driven if this occurs.
Contact a towing service or Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance if applica\
ble.
8. Within seven minutes, inflate the tire to between 22 - 50 psi (1.8 -\
3.5 bar). Switch off the compressor
briefly to get a clear reading from the pressure gauge (9).
9. Disconnect the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket.
NOTE
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General
Volvo advises you to follow the maintenance program outlined in the Warr\
anty and Service Records
Information booklet. This maintenance program contains inspections and s\
ervices necessary for the
proper function of your vehicle. The maintenance services contain severa\
l checks that require special
tools and training, and therefore must be performed by a qualified techn\
ician. To keep your Volvo in top
condition, specify time-tested and proven Genuine Volvo Parts and Access\
ories.
The Federal Clean Air Act - U.S
The Federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle manufacturers to furnish writ\
ten instructions to the ultimate
purchaser to assure the proper servicing and function of the components \
that control emissions. These
services, which are listed in the "Warranty and Service Records Informat\
ion" booklet, are not covered by
the warranty. You will be required to pay for labor and material used.
Maintenance
Your Volvo passed several major inspections before it was delivered to y\
ou, in accordance with Volvo
specifications. The maintenance procedures outlined in the Warranty and \
Service Records Information
booklet, many of which will positively affect your vehicle's emissions, \
should be performed as indicated.
It is recommended that receipts for vehicle emission maintenance be reta\
ined in case questions arise
concerning maintenance. Inspection and maintenance should also be perfor\
med anytime a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Applicable warranties - U.S/Canada
In accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations, the followi\
ng list of warranties is provided.
l New Vehicle Limited Warranty
l Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
l Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
l Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty
l Emission Design and Defect Warranty
l Emission Performance Warranty
These are the federal warranties; other warranties are provided as requi\
red by state/provincial law. Refer
to your separate Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for de\
tailed information concerning
each of the warranties.
Periodic maintenance helps minimize emissions
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Periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle running well. Your Warr\
anty and Service Records
Information booklet provides a comprehensive periodic maintenance schedu\
le up to 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) of vehicle maintenance. The schedule includes components \
that affect vehicle emissions.
This page describes some of the emission-related components.
Vehicle Event Data (Black Box)
Your vehicle's driving and safety systems employ computers that monitor,\
and share with each other,
information about your vehicle's operation. One or more of these compute\
rs may store what they monitor,
either during normal vehicle operation or in a crash or near-crash event\
. Stored information may be read
and used by:
l Volvo Car Corporation
l service and repair facilities
l law enforcement or government agencies
l others who may assert a legal right to know, or who obtain your consent \
to know such information.
187 09 Maintenance and servicing
Maintaining your vehicle
Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your ve\
hicle's Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled m\
aintenance services.
Each time the car is refueled:
l Check the engine oil level
l Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and taillights
Monthly:
l Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
l Check that engine coolant and other fluid levels are between the indicat\
ed "min" and "max" markings.
l Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and soft paper towels\
.
l Wipe driver information displays with a soft cloth.
l Visually inspect battery terminals for corrosion. Corrosion may indicate\
a loose terminal connector, or
a battery near the end of its useful service life. Consult your Volvo re\
tailer for additional information.
As needed:
l Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be ca\
used by a buildup of dirt, and
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corrosion that can be caused by salt residues.
l Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshie\
ld, and from other places where
they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified technicians is available onli\
ne for purchase or subscription at
www.volvotechinfo.com.
188 09 Maintenance and servicing
Maintaining your vehicle
Emission inspection readiness
What is an Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)?
OBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized engine management system. \
It stores diagnostic
information about your vehicle's emission controls. It can light the Che\
ck Engine light (MIL) if it detects
an emission control "fault." A "fault" is a component or system that is \
not performing within an expected
range. A fault may be permanent or temporary. OBD II will store a messag\
e about any fault.
How Do States Use OBD II for Emission Inspections?
Many states connect a computer directly to a vehicle's OBD II system. Th\
e inspector can then read
"faults." In some states, this type of inspection has replaced the tailp\
ipe emission test.
How Can My Vehicle Fail OBD II Emission Inspection?
Your vehicle can fail OBD II emission inspection for any of the followin\
g reasons.
l If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit, your vehicle may fail inspect\
ion.
l If your vehicle's Check Engine light was lit, but went out without any a\
ction on your part, OBD II will
still have a recorded fault. Your vehicle may pass or fail, depending on\
the inspection practices in your
area.
l If you had recent service that required disconnecting the battery, OBD I\
I diagnostic information may be
incomplete and "not ready" for inspection. A vehicle that is not ready m\
ay fail inspection.
How Can I Prepare for My Next OBD II Emission Inspection?
l If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit - or was lit but went out with\
out service, have your vehicle
diagnosed and, if necessary, serviced by a qualified Volvo technician.
l If you recently had service for a lit Check Engine light, or if you had \
service that required
disconnecting the battery, a period of driving is necessary to bring the\
OBD II system to "ready" for
inspection. A half-hour trip of mixed stop-and-go/highway driving is typ\
ically needed to allow OBD II to
reach readiness. Your Volvo retailer can provide you with more informati\
on on planning a trip.
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1. Cooling system expansion tank
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (concealed behind the headlight)
3. Dipstick - engine oil
4. Radiator
5. Cooling fan
6. Washer fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
9. Battery
10. Relay/fuse box
11. Air cleaner
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes)\
after the engine has been switched
off.
191 09 Maintenance and servicing
Engine oil
Changing engine oil and oil filter
See
page 239 for oil specifications. Refer to the Warranty and Service Records Infor\
mation booklet for
information on the oil change intervals.
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Volvo recommends .
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives.
l Synthetic 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.
Checking and adding oil
The oil level should be checked every time the vehicle is refueled. This\
is especially important during the
period up to the first scheduled maintenance service
l The car should be parked on a level surface when the oil is checked.
l If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10-15 minutes after the engine has been switched off \
before
checking the oil.
Checking the oil
1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-free rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check the oil level.
3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to the MIN mark, add appr\
oximately 1 US quart (1 liter) of oil.
4. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
5. Switch off the engine and wait for at least 10-15 minutes and recheck\
the oil level. If necessary, add oil
until the level is near the MAX mark.
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