brake VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2010 Owner´s Manual
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02 Instruments and controls
Symbols – instrument panel
02
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1. Malfunction indicator light
As you drive, a computer called
On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII)
monitors your car's engine, trans-
mission, electrical and emission
systems.
The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the
computer senses a condition that potentially
may need correcting. When this happens,
please have your car checked by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many cau-
ses. Sometimes, you may not notice a change
in your car's behavior. Even so, an uncorrected
condition could hurt fuel economy, emission
controls, and drivability. Extended driving with-
out correcting the cause could even damage
other components in your car.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol.
2. Anti-lock Brake system (ABS)If the warning light comes on, there
is a malfunction of the ABS system
(the standard braking system will
still function).
The vehicle should be driven to a
trained and qualified Volvo service
technician for inspection, see
page 150 for additional informa-
tion.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol.
3. Rear fog lightThis symbol indicates that the rear
fog light (located in the driver's
side taillight cluster) is on.
4. Stability system DSTCThis indicator symbol flashes when
the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and
Traction control system) is actively
working to stabilize the car, see
page 152 for more detailed infor-
mation.
5. Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemThis system monitors inflation
pressure in the tires. See page
195 for more information.
6. Fuel level warning lightWhen this light comes on, the vehi-
cle should be refueled as soon as
possible.
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02 Instruments and controls
Symbols – instrument panel
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Symbols – right side
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1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain
markets only)
If you are towing a trailer, this light
will flash simultaneously with the
turn signals on the trailer. If the
light does not flash when signaling,
one of the turn signals on the trailer
or on the car are not functioning properly.
2. Parking brake appliedThis light is on when the parking
brake (hand brake) is applied. The
parking brake lever is situated
between the front seats, see
page 70 for more information.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol.
3. SRS system warning lightIf this light comes on while the car
is being driven, or remains on for
longer than approximately 10 sec-
onds after the car has been
started, the SRS system's diag-
nostic functions have detected a fault in a seat
belt lock or pretensioner, a front airbag, side
impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain.
Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
4. Oil pressure warning light1
If the light comes on while driving,
the car, stop the engine immedi-
ately, and check the engine oil
level. If the oil level is normal and
the light stays on after restart, have
the car towed to the nearest trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician. After hard driv-
ing, the light may come on occasionally when
the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it
goes off when the engine speed is increased.
5. Seat belt reminderThis symbol (and the seat belt
reminder light above the rear view
mirror) will light up if either front
seat occupant has not buckled his/
her seat belt. If the car is not mov-
ing, the symbols will go out after approximately
6 seconds.
6. Generator warning lightIf the light comes on while the
engine is running, have the charg-
ing system checked by an author-
ized Volvo workshop.
1On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressure. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also page 214.
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Symbols – instrument panel
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7. Brake failure warning lightIf this light comes on while driving
or braking, stop the car as quickly
as possible in a safe place, open
the hood, and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir, see
page 213 for the location of the
reservoir.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the
reservoir or if a Brake failure – Service
urgent message is displayed in the infor-
mation display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the
car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake sys-
tem inspected.
If the BRAKES and ABS warning lights come
on at the same time, this could indicate a fault
in the brake system.
In this case:
1. Stop the car in a suitable place and switch
off the engine.2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further
action is required and the car can be
driven.
4. If both lights remain on after the engine has
been restarted, switch off the engine again
and check the brake fluid level, see
page 213 for the location of the reservoir.
Door open warning
The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the
hood or the trunk are open or ajar.
At low speedsIf the car is moving at a speed of
less than approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h), the Information symbol in
the instrument panel will light up
and a message will be shown in the
information display indicating which door(s),
etc is not completely closed.
At higher speedsIf the car is moving at a speed
above approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), the Warning symbol in
the instrument panel will light up
and a message will be shown in the
information display indicating which door(s),
etc is not completely closed.
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02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
02
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.59 Parking lights
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Light switch
Thumb wheel for adjusting brightness of
instrument lighting
Daytime running lights
To unlock the fuel filler door
Rear fog light
Pos.Lighting
All lighting off. Low beam head-
lights (daytime running lights)
will automatically come on if the
ignition key is in position II.
Front and rear parking lights
and license plate lights will also
be on. High beams can be
briefly flashed. The headlights
switch off automatically when
the ignition key is removed.
Parking lights
Daytime running lights. High
beams and high beam flash can
be used in this position.
The front and rear parking lights can be turned
on even when the ignition is switched off.
Turn switch (1) to the parking light position.
The license plate lights also illuminate when the
parking lights are switched on.
Headlights
1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. The low beam headlights (daytime running
lights) illuminate automatically, except
when the light switch (1) is in the parking
light position
1.
NOTE
See page 61 for information on switching
between high and low beams.
Brake lights
The brake lights come on automatically when
the brakes are applied.
Fog lights
Front fog lights*The front fog lights can be used in combination
with either the headlights or the parking lights.
1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Press button (3) to turn on the front fog
lights.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the front fog lights are on.
1On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with the light switch in this position.
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02 Instruments and controls
Cruise control*
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The cruise control buttons are located on the
left side of the steering wheel hub.
NOTE
This does not set the vehicle's speed.
1.
Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will
appear in the function display in the center
of the instrument panel.
2.
Press + or – to set the current speed.
CRUISE ON will be displayed.
Increasing or decreasing speed
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Use + or – in the following ways to increase or
decrease the vehicle's speed:
1.
Press and hold down + or – until the vehicle
reaches the desired speed. This will
become the set speed when the button is
released.
2.
Press + or – for approximately a half sec-
ond and release the button to increase or
decrease vehicle speed by approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE
•Cruise control will not function at
speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h).
•Momentary acceleration, for less than
1 minute (e.g. when passing another
car), does not affect cruise control oper-
ation. The car will automatically return
to the previously set speed when the
accelerator pedal is released.
Temporarily disengaging the cruise
control
•Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise
control.
CRUISE will appear in the function display.
The currently set speed is stored in the sys-
tem's memory.
Cruise control is also automatically
disengaged:
•If the speed drops below approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill.
•When the brake or clutch pedal is
depressed.
•If the gear selector is moved to posi-
tion N.
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02 Instruments and controls
Parking brake
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Parking brake (hand brake)
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The parking brake lever is located between the
front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will illuminate even if the
parking brake has only been partially
applied.
When applying the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its
full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that
the vehicle is at a standstill.4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever
must be pulled more firmly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear
selector in first gear (for manual transmis-
sion) or P (for automatic transmission).
Parking on a hill
•If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front
wheels so that they point away from the
curb.
•If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the
curb.
Releasing the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button
at the end of the lever and lower the lever
completely.
WARNING
Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to
its full extent.
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04 Interior
Front seats
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Manual seat adjustment
The driver's and passenger's seats can be
adjusted in a number of ways to provide a
comfortable driving and sitting position.
Forward-rearward: Pull the lever up and
slide the seat to the position of your choice.
Use this control to raise or lower the front
edge of the seat cushion.
Use this control to raise or lower the rear
edge of the seat cushion.
Turn this knob (optional on some passeng-
er's seats) to adjust the firmness of the
lumbar support
1.
Turn this knob to adjust the backrest tilt.
Control panel for the optional power seats.
NOTE
Both front seats are equipped with head
restraints that can be adjusted vertically to
suit the height of the passenger. The upper
edge of the head restraint should be at least
on a level with the upper-most point of the
seat occupant's ear (see the section
"Adjusting the front seat head restraints" on
page 98).
WARNING
•Do not adjust the seat while driving.
•Adjust the driver’s seat and seat belt
(see page 18) before driving. The seat
should be adjusted so that the brake
pedal can be depressed fully.
•Position the seat as far rearward as
comfort and control allow.
Accessing the rear seat
Seat access buttons (power seat shown)
Seat adjustment handle
Seat adjustment button
1Also applies to the optional power seat.
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Front seats
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NOTE
The memory function in the remote key
operates independently the memory func-
tion in the seat.
WARNING
•Because the driver's seat can be
adjusted with the ignition off, children
should never be left unattended in the
car.
•Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on
the power seat control panel.
•Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
•The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is
in motion.
Adjusting the front seat head restraints
The front seat head restraints are designed so
that they can be adjusted to two different
height positions.
NOTE
•When the vehicle leaves the factory, the
front seat head restraints will be in the
lower position.
•Due to the low roofline of the Volvo C70,
it is necessary to have the headrest in
the lowest position and also to lower the
seat height adjustment if you wish to
fold down the seat's backrest.
The head restraints should be put in the upper
or lower position according to the height of the
occupant of the seat.
The upper edge of the head restraint should be
at least on a level with the upper-most point of
the seat occupant's ear (see illustration).
To raise or lower a head restraint:
Raising or lowering a head restraint1. Release the head restraint by pressing the
button underneath its left side, at the base
of the support (see the illustration).
2. Move the head restraint until it clicks
(locks) into the upper or lower position.
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04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
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Before operating the power retractable
hard top
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Please observe the following information
before operating the power retractable hard
top:
•There should be no objects on the power
retractable hard top's cover.
•Remove all snow, ice or loose objects from
the power retractable hard top and trunk
lid.
•The top should be dry before it is lowered.
CAUTION
If the power retractable hard top is lowered
while it is wet, water may drip into the pas-
senger compartment or trunk
•There should be at least 6.5 feet (2 meters)
of free space from the ground (distance A
in the illustration).
•There should be at least 8 inches (20 cm)
of free space behind the vehicle (distance
B in the illustration in the center column).
•The ambient temperature should be above
14°F (-10°C).
•The trunk divider (see page 101) must be
closed.
•The trunk must be closed.
•The vehicle must be at a standstill and the
brake pedal must be pressed.
Volvo also recommends the following:
•The vehicle should be parked outdoors, on
level ground.
•Raising or lowering the power retractable
hard top should preferably be done in one,
continuous operation.
•If the vehicle is parked outdoors, the
engine should be idling to help avoid bat-
tery drain.
CAUTION
If the instructions on these pages are not
followed, damage to the power retractable
hard top's mechanism may occur.
WARNING
•The power retractable hard top must
not be obstructed in any way when it is
being operated. Always have an unob-
structed view of the power retractable
hard top when it is in motion. See also
the decal on the trunk divider.
•Anyone near the vehicle should be well
clear of the power retractable hard top's
moving parts before it is operated.
•Children must never be allowed to play
with the power retractable hard top
control button.
•Do not leave the power retractable hard
top motionless longer than necessary
while it is being operated.
•Do not leave the key in the ignition if
there are children in the vehicle.
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Power retractable hard top
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Operating the power retractable hard
top
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Power retractable hard top button
1.
Turn the ignition key to position II or start
the engine if the vehicle is parked out-
doors.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3.
Opening the hard top: Press and hold
down the button. Release the button when
an audible signal sounds and the message
TOP FULLY DOWN is displayed.
Closing the hard top: Pull up and hold the
button to raise the hard top. Release the
button when an audible signal sounds and
the message
TOP FULLY UP is displayed.
CAUTION
•Please heed any messages that may
appear in the information display while
the top is in operation.
•Any windows that are closed will be
opened approximately 4 inches (10 cm)
while the power retractable hard top is
in operation. The windows will be auto-
matically re-closed when the top is
completely raised or lowered.
WARNING
•See the section “Before operating the
power retractable hard top” on page
100 before operating the power retract-
able hard top.
Never pull the release wire for the power
retractable hard top’s hydraulic system that
is located under the rear seat cushion. This
wire is only intended for use by qualified
service personnel. Pulling this wire could
lead to:
•A high risk of being injured by the power
retractable hard top mechanism.
•Unexpected movement of the hard top,
or the hard top or the trunk could inad-
vertently open.
•The retractable hard top can be dam-
aged.
Power retractable hard top-related text
messages
•PRESS BRAKE TO OPERATE TOPPress the brake pedal to operate the
retractable hard top.
•CLOSE TRUNK TO OPERATE TOP The
trunk is open and must be closed before
operating the power retractable hard top.
•TRUNK DIVIDER IS NOT CLOSED The
trunk divider (see page 101 for more infor-
mation) must be closed before operating
the power retractable hard top.
•TOP INOPERATIVE LOW BATTERY The
battery's charge is too low to operate the
power retractable hard top. In this case,
the top can only be raised. Start the engine,
or if necessary, have the battery charged
before operating the top.
•TOP IS UNLOCKED The power retracta-
ble hard top is not fully up or down. Press/
pull and hold the button again to complete
the operation.
•TOO HOT OR COLD TO OPERATE
TOP The power retractable hard top
mechanism has overheated, or the ambi-
ent temperature is below 14° F (-10° C). If
the mechanism has overheated, wait for
approximately 5 minutes (the message in
the information display will disappear) and
try to lower or raise the top again.