towing VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2010 Owner´s Manual

06 Starting and driving
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.163 When does BLIS function
The system functions when your vehicle is
moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
When you pass another vehicle:
The system reacts when you pass another
vehicle at a speed of up to 6 mph (10 km/h)
faster than that vehicle.
When you are passed by another vehicle:
The system reacts if your vehicle is passed by
another vehicle at a speed of up to 43 mph
(70 km/h) faster than your vehicle.
WARNING
•BLIS does not function in sharp curves.
•BLIS does not function when your vehi-
cle is backing up.
•If you are towing a wide trailer, this may
prevent the BLIS cameras from detect-
ing other vehicles in adjacent lanes.
How BLIS functions in daylight and
darkness
Daylight
BLIS reacts to the shape of surrounding vehi-
cles. The system is designed to help detect
motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses,
motorcycles, etc.
DarknessBLIS reacts to the headlights of surrounding
vehicles. In order to be detected by BLIS, a
vehicle in the blind area must have its head-
lights on. This means, for example, that the
system will not detect a trailer without head-
lights that is being towed behind a car or truck.WARNING
•BLIS does not react to cyclists or
mopeds.
•BLIS does not react to vehicles that are
standing still.
•The function of the BLIS cameras may
be affected by intense light, or when
driving at night in areas where there are
no external sources of light (e.g., street
lights, other vehicles, etc.). In such
cases, the system may react as if the
cameras were obscured.
•In both of the above mentioned condi-
tions, a message will appear in the infor-
mation display.
•When driving in such conditions, the
system's function will be limited or it
may be temporarily switched off, see
page 164 for instructions.
•When the message is no longer dis-
played, BLIS will return to normal func-
tion.
•The BLIS cameras have the same limi-
tation as the human eye. In other words,
their "vision is impaired" by adverse
weather conditions such as heavy
snowfall, dense fog, etc.

06 Starting and driving
Park assist*
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166* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
Front/rear park assist
The park assist system is designed to assist
you when driving into parking spaces, garages,
etc. It utilizes four ultrasound sensors located
in one or both bumpers to measure the dis-
tance to a vehicle, object or a person who may
be close to the front or rear of your vehicle.
Park assist is available in two versions:
•Rear bumper only
•Front and rear bumpers
WARNING
Park Assist is an information system, NOT a
safety system. This system is designed to
be a supplementary aid when parking the
vehicle. It is not, however, intended to
replace the driver's attention and judge-
ment.
Function
The system is activated automatically when the
vehicle is started. The indicator light in the but-
ton in the center console illuminates.
•The front park assist system is active from
the time the engine is started until the vehi-
cle exceeds a speed of approximately
10 mph (15 km/h). It is also active when the
vehicle is backing up.
•Rear park assist is active when the engine
is running and reverse gear has been
selected.
Rear park assistThe distance monitored behind the vehicle is
approximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The signal comes
from the rear speakers.
The system must be deactivated when towing
a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mounted
carrier, etc, which could trigger the rear park
assist system's sensors.
NOTE
Rear park assist is deactivated automati-
cally when towing a trailer if Volvo genuine
trailer wiring is used.
Front park assistThe distance monitored in front of the vehicle
is approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 m). The audible sig-
nal comes from the audio system's front
speakers.
It may not be possible to combine auxiliary
headlights and front park assist since these
lights could trigger the system's sensors.

07 Wheels and tires
Vehicle loading
07
182
Loading the vehicle
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-
tion placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tank
of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional equip-
ment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, including
cargo and optional equipment. When towing,
trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargo
weight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to
the section "Towing a trailer", see
page 158.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be
carried by a single axle (front or rear). These
numbers are shown on the Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label. The total load on each axle must
never exceed its maximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-
gers.
NOTE
•The location of the various labels in your
vehicle can be found on page 264.
•A table listing important weight limits for
your vehicle can be found on page
267.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-
cle'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 kilograms 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 lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400–750 (5×150)
= 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual1 to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
1See "Towing a trailer"

07 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System
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4. Put on the gloves included in the tire seal-
ing system.
WARNING
Contact with the sealing compound may
cause skin irritation. If contact occurs, wash
the affected area immediately with soap and
water.
5. Unscrew the orange cover over the bottle
holder and unscrew the cap on the bottle
of sealing compound.
NOTE
Do not break the seal on the bottle. This
occurs automatically when the bottle is
screwed into the holder.
6. Screw the bottle into the bottle holder.
WARNING
The bottle is equipped with a catch to keep
it securely in place and help prevent sealing
compound leakage. Once in place, the bot-
tle cannot be unscrewed. This must be done
by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
7. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s infla-
tion valve and screw the tire sealing sys-
tem’s hose connector onto the valve as
tightly as possible by hand.
8. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest
12-volt socket in the vehicle.
9. Start the vehicle’s engine.
10. Start the tire sealing system’s compressor
by pressing the on/off switch to position I.
WARNING
•Never stand next to the tire being inflated
when the compressor is in operation.
•If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire,
switch off the compressor immediately.
•If there is visible damage to the sidewall
or the rim, the tire cannot be repaired.
The vehicle should not be driven if this
occurs. Contact a towing service or
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance if
applicable.
NOTE
The air pressure gauge will temporarily
show an increase in pressure to approxi-
mately 88 psi (6 bar) while the sealing com-
pound is being pumped into the tire. The
pressure should return to a normal level
after approximately 30 seconds.
11. Within seven minutes, inflate the tire to
between 22—44 psi (1.8—3.0 bar). Switch
off the compressor briefly to get a clear
reading from the pressure gauge. The
compressor should not be used for more
than 10 minutes at a time to avoid over-
heating.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for
more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid
overheating.
WARNING
If the pressure remains below 22 psi
(1.8 bar) after approximately seven minutes,
turn off the compressor. In this case, the
hole is too large to be sealed and the vehicle
should not be driven.

11 Specifications
Fuel, oils, and fluids
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270
NOTE
The transmission oil does not normally need
to be changed during the service life of the
vehicle. However, it may be necessary to
replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven
in areas of sustained temperature extremes
(hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long
distances, for prolonged driving in moun-
tainous areas, or if the vehicle is often driven
short distances in temperatures under 40 °F
(5 °C).

12 Index
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280
Electrical system...................................... 274
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 151
Electronic Climate Control
air distribution table.............................. 88
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 85
Emergency brake....................................... 70
Emergency locking retractor...................... 34
Emergency starting.................................. 157
Emergency towing................................... 154
Emission inspection readiness................ 210
Engine
specifications...................................... 272
starting................................................ 143
starting with keyless drive.................. 145
Engine compartment overview................213
Engine oil................................................. 214
changing............................................. 214
checking............................................. 214
specifications...................................... 271
volumes.............................................. 269
Equalizer, audio system........................... 241
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 114F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 208
Flat tires
changing............................................. 188
repairing with tire sealing system....... 190
Fluids and oils.......................................... 269
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 243
Fog lights
front...................................................... 59
rear........................................................ 60
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 26
Front fog lights........................................... 59
Front park assist...................................... 166
Front seats................................................. 92
accessing the rear seat........................ 92
adjusting the head restraints................ 98
manually operated................................ 92
power.................................................... 96
Fuel filler door
opening manually................................. 60
unlocking.............................................. 60
Fuel gauge................................................. 49
Fuel requirements.................................... 139Fuel tank volume.....................................269
Fuses, replacing......................................228
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 139
Geartronic................................................ 148
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 181
Glove compartment................................. 109
locking................................................ 129
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............182, 267
H
Hand brake (parking brake)....................... 70
Hazard warning flashers............................ 69
HD digital radio........................................ 245
Headlights.................................................. 59
changing bulbs................................... 221
high and low beams............................. 61
high beam flash.................................... 61
Headlight washers..................................... 67
High beam flash......................................... 61

12 Index
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284
Towing a trailer........................................ 158
trailer hitch.......................................... 160
Towing the vehicle................................... 154
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 160
Trailer towing........................................... 158
Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 148
manual................................................146
shiftlock override................................ 149
Tread wear indicator................................ 174
Treble....................................................... 240
Trip computer............................................ 63
Trips, long distance................................. 138
Trunk
loading................................................113
opening from the inside...................... 129
opening mechanically......................... 129
Trunk divider (Power retractable hard
top)........................................................... 101
Turn signals............................................... 61
indicator lights...................................... 49U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................184
V
Valet locking............................................ 122
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 266
Vehicle Event Data................................... 208
Vehicle loading........................................ 182
Vehicle maintenance
performed by the owner.....................210
Vehicle towing.........................................154
Vehicle weights........................................ 267
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 265
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 277
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 69
Warning symbol......................................... 51
Warranties................................................ 208
Washer fluid..................................... 216, 269Washer fluid reservoir......................213, 216
Water, driving through............................. 136
Weights.................................................... 267
Wheel nuts............................................... 187
Wheels.....................................................172
changing............................................. 188
storing................................................. 173
Wind blocker (power retractable hard top)
(Power retractable hard top).................... 104
Windows
power.................................................... 71
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............213
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 218
Windshield wipers...................................... 67
rains sensor.......................................... 68
Winter tires............................................... 185
Wiper blades
replacing windshield wipers............... 218