catalytic converter VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped diff\
erently, depending on special legal requirements. Optional
equipment described in this manual may not be available in all markets. \
l Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change\
specifications or design without notice and without incurring
obligation.
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its\
drivability and
safety.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components\
contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,\
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Californi\
a to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
7 Introduction
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of its customers. As a natural part\
of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we
all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in re\
ducing our environmental impact. Volvo's environmental
activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the ove\
rall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete
life cycle. In this context, design, production, product use, and recycl\
ing are all important considerations. In production, Volvo has partly
or completely phased out several chemicals including CFCs, lead chromate\
s, asbestos, and cadmium; and reduced the number of
chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-wa\
y catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called the heated
oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient sys\
tem reduces emissions of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from
the exhaust pipe by approximately 95-99% and the search to eliminate the\
remaining emissions continues. Volvo is the only automobile
manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning sy\
stem of all models as far back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced
electronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to o\
ur goal. After Volvo vehicles and parts have fulfilled their use,
recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The me\
tal content is about 75% of the total weight of a vehicle, which makes
the vehicle among the most recycled industrial products. In order to hav\
e efficient and well controlled recycling, all Volvo variants have
printed dismantling manuals, indicating the weight and material of indiv\
idual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts
weighing more than 3.4 oz. (100 grams) are marked with international s\
ymbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted for
recycling. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of convent\
ional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is
actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the\
car's impact on the environment. To reduce your vehicle's
environmental impact, you can:
l Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased f\
uel economy with improperly inflated tires.
l Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service\
Records Information booklet.
l Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
l See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible\
for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) light
illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.
l Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, us\
ed batteries, brake pads, etc.
l When cleaning your vehicle, please use genuine Volvo car care products. \
All Volvo car care products are formulated to be
environmentally friendly.
For additional information regarding the environmental activities in whi\
ch Volvo Cars of North America, LLC and Volvo Car Corporation
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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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1Models equipped with the High Performance audio system
2Models equipped with the Premium Sound audio system and/or the Volvo Nav\
igation System
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with one with the same cold \
start capacity and reserve capacity as the
original (see the decal on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead \
compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handl\
ing.
243 11 Specifications
Electrical system
Three-way catalytic converter - general information
l Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particular\
ly involving the electrical, fuel or
distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way catalyt\
ic converter temperatures. Do not continue to
operate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of po\
wer or other unusual operating conditions,
such as engine overheating or backfiring. A properly tuned engine will h\
elp avoid malfunctions that could damage
the three-way catalytic converter.
l Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials, such as grass or le\
aves, which can come into contact with the
hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind\
and weather conditions.
l Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one minute), or an intermitte\
ntly firing or flooded engine can cause three-
way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
l Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the\
Electronic Control Module, or the
vehicle may be illegal and can cause three-way catalytic converter or ex\
haust system overheating.
This includes:
- Altering fuel injection settings or components.
- Altering emission system components or location or removing components\
.
- Repeated use of leaded fuel.
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NOTE
Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic
converters.
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Volvo programs
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL roadside assistance. Addit\
ional information, features, and
benefits are described in a separate information package in your glove c\
ompartment. If you have misplaced your
package, dial:
In the U.S.A. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-VOLVO)
In Canada: 1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by t\
he National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence (A.S.E.). Certified technicians have demonstrated a high de\
gree of competence in specific areas. Besides
passing exams, each technician must also have worked in the field for tw\
o or more years before a certificate is issued.
These professional technicians are best able to analyze vehicle problems\
and perform the necessary maintenance
procedures to keep your Volvo at peak operating condition.
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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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lock 128
Storage compartments
100-102
Studded tires
164
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
17
Surround sound
219
T
Three-way catalytic converter
243
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models
157
US models
156
Tire sealing system
170-175
Tires
age
153
chains
164
changing
168-169
designations
158
improving economy
153
inflation
154-155
rotation
166
snow tires
164
spare tire
167
storing
152
studded tires
164
terminology
160
tread wear indicator
152
uniform tire quality gradings
163
Towing a trailer
146-147
trailer hitch
148
Towing the vehicle
142-144
Trailer hitch
148
Trailer towing
146-147
trailer hitch
148
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