warning VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2010 Owner´s Manual

04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
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If a fault in the power retractable hard top
mechanism occurs, the following messages
will be displayed:
•TOP MALFUNCTION SERVICE
REQUIRED The power retractable hard
top cannot be operated. Contact an
authorized Volvo retailer or service techni-
cian. If the top is down in this situation, a
cover for the vehicle is provided in the
trunk. see page 100 for more information.
•TOP MALFUNCTION SEE MANUAL The
power retractable hard top must be oper-
ated according to the following instruc-
tions.
Emergency operation
If the message TOP MALFUNCTION SEE
MANUAL is displayed, the power retractable
hard top cannot be operated in the normal way.
NOTE
If a fault has occurred and the power retract-
able hard top has been raised, it cannot be
lowered again until the fault has been cor-
rected.
CAUTION
Carefully read the information under “Before
operating the power retractable hard top”
(see page 100) before operating the power
retractable hard top. Damage may be
unavoidable if the power retractable hard
top must be operated under such condi-
tions.
1. Press or pull the hard top control button
(see page 102) until ROOF FAILURE SEE
MANUAL is displayed.
2. Release the button.
3. Pull the button again and hold it. After
approximately 5 seconds, the power
retractable hard top will begin to move.
Hold the button up until the top is fully
raised.
NOTE
Movement of the top may stop briefly. How-
ever, the button should be pulled up
throughout the entire operation. An audible
signal will sound during the entire operation.
WARNING
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:
•High risk of being injured by the power
retractable hard top’s opening/closing
mechanism.
•Unexpected movement of the hard top/
the hard top or the trunk could inadver-
tently open.
•The retractable hard top can be dam-
aged.

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Power retractable hard top
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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 restraints so that they
rest on the upper edge of the backrest.
4. Press the side lock tabs into the holes in
the side panels until they click into place.
5. Raise the wind blocker.
The zipper in the wind blocker can be opened
to place or access objects in the rear seat.
CAUTION
Slide in the supports carefully to avoid dam-
aging the upholstery.
WARNING
•Make sure the wind blocker is securely
attached. An improperly secured wind
blocker may cause injury to occupants
of the vehicle or to other motorists.
•No one should be allowed to sit in the
rear seat when the wind blocker is in
place.
When not in use, the wind blocker should be
stored in its bag, in the trunk, against the rear
seat backrest.

04 Interior
Storage compartments
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Lockable storage compartment in door
Jacket hanger (intended for light garments
only)
Storage pocket on front side of front seat
cushion
Glove compartment
Cup holders
Storage compartment for e.g., CDs
Cup holders for rear seat passengers
Storage compartments in rear side panels
Storage compartment on rear side of front
seat backrests.
WARNING
•Anchor any heavy objects to prevent
them from moving during sudden stops.
•Packages on the rear parcel shelf can
obscure vision and may become dan-
gerous projectiles in the event of a sud-
den stop or an accident.
Glove compartment
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The owners manual and maps can be stored
here. There are also holders for coins, pens and
fuel cards. The glove compartment can only be
locked and unlocked using the detachable key
blade from the central locking system's remote
key. See page 120 for information on removing
the key blade from the remote key, and page
129 for information about locking the glove
compartment.
Jacket hanger
The jacket hanger is located on the inboard
side of the front passenger's seat head
restraint. It is only intended for hanging light
garments.

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Storage compartments
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Storage compartment behind the
parking brake
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If the buttons for optional equipment are not
installed, the recess behind the parking brake
can be used as a storage compartment for
coins, etc.
WARNING
Objects placed in this compartment should
not interfere with the hand brake lever when
it is in the lifted (hand brake applied) posi-
tion.

04 Interior
Trunk
04

113 Loading the trunk
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Button for changing level of folded power retract-
able hard top
Loading the trunk with the power
retractable hard top down
When the power retractable hard top is down,
it is folded in the trunk. Using the button shown
in the illustration above, the folded power
retractable hard top can be moved up or down
slightly to facilitate loading or unloading small
objects.
NOTE
This movement is part of the normal power
retractable hard top operation, which
means that messages pertaining to the
power retractable hard top’s operation (see
page 102) also apply to the this function.
WARNING
Anyone near the vehicle should be well clear
of the power retractable hard top's moving
parts before it is operated.
CAUTION
•Any objects that impede the movement
of the power retractable hard top may
damage the top or its mechanism.
•When the power retractable hard top
has been raised for loading the trunk, or
if its movement has been interrupted by
pressing the button twice, the trunk
should not be closed. Doing so can
damage the system or cause paint
damage.
To raise the level of the folded power
retractable hard top:
1. Open the trunk.2. Press the button on the right side of the
trunk opening.
NOTE
There may be a delay of several seconds
before the folded power retractable hard
top begins to move.
Movement of the top can be stopped by
pressing the button again.
3. The folded power retractable hard top will
raise slightly. If an audible signal sounds
during this operation, check the informa-
tion display in the center instrument panel
for messages.
4. Lift the trunk divider (see page 101) to pro-
vide an opening into the trunk.
5. When the objects to be loaded have been
placed in the trunk, press down the trunk
divider.
6. Press the button to move the power
retractable hard top downward. Movement
of the top can be stopped by pressing the
button again.
7. Close the trunk.

05 Locks and alarm
Keyless drive*
05
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.127
WARNING
People with implanted pacemakers should
not allow the pacemaker to come closer
than 9 inches (22 cm) to any of the keyless
drive system's antennas. This is to help pre-
vent interference between the pacemaker
and the keylesss drive system.

06 Starting and driving
General information
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Economical driving conserves natural
resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by
thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops
and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to
immediate traffic conditions.
Observe the following rules:
•Bring the engine to normal operating tem-
perature as soon as possible by driving
with a light foot on the accelerator pedal for
the first few minutes of operation. A cold
engine uses more fuel and is subject to
increased wear.
•Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle
for driving short distances. This does not
allow the engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
•Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration
and hard braking.
•Use the transmission's Drive (D) position
as often as possible and avoid using kick-
down.
•Do not exceed posted speed limits.
•Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra
load) in the vehicle.
•Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire
pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
•Remove snow tires when threat of snow or
ice has ended.
•At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-
tion will be lower with the air conditioning
on and the windows closed than with the
air conditioning off and the windows open.
•Using the onboard trip computer's fuel
consumption modes can help you learn
how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage
are:
•Dirty air cleaner
•Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
•Dragging brakes
•Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others
are checked at the standard maintenance
intervals.
WARNING
Driving with the trunk open: Driving with
the trunk open could lead to poisonous
exhaust gases entering the passenger com-
partment. If the trunk must be kept open for
any reason, proceed as follows:
1. Close the windows.
2. Set the ventilation system control to air
flow to floor, windshield and side win-
dows and the blower control to its high-
est 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 curvature of a
bend. This ensures good stability and reduces
the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that
these properties can alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the cargo area, the less
the tendency to understeer.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure
all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check
that the tires are inflated to the recommended
pressure according to the vehicle load. See the
"Tire pressure" section. Loads should be dis-
tributed so that capacity weight or 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).
•Take particular care when driving through
flowing water.
•Clean the electrical connections for trailer
wiring after driving in mud or water
•When driving through water, maintain low
speed and do not stop in the water.

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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.
CAUTION
•Engine damage will occur if water is
drawn into the air cleaner.
•If the vehicle is driven through water
deeper than 9 in. (25 cm), water may
enter the differential and the transmis-
sion. This reduces the oil's lubricating
capacity and may shorten the service
life of these components.
•Do not allow the vehicle to stand in
water up to the door sills longer than
absolutely necessary. This could result
in electrical malfunctions.
•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, the following advice
is worth noting:
•Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other 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 antifreeze must
not be mixed.
•Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty of Volvo
engine coolant to help protect your vehicle
during cold weather.
•Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
prevents the formation of condensation in
the tank. In addition, in extremely cold
weather conditions it is worthwhile to add
fuel line de-icer before refueling.
•The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, par-
ticularly the synthetic type
1, is recom-
mended. Be sure to use good quality oil but
do not use cold-weather oil for hard drivingor in warm weather, see page 271 for more
information.
•The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-
ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving – see
the chapter "Wheels and tires."
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze (see page 213 for the location of
the washer fluid reservoir). This is impor-
tant since dirt is often splashed on the
windshield during winter driving, requiring
the frequent use of the washers and wip-
ers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be dilu-
ted as follows: Down to 14 °F (–10 °C):
1 part washer solvent and 4 parts water
Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part washer sol-
vent and 3 parts water Down to 0 °F
(–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts
1Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance intervals except at owner request and at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.

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water Down to –18 °F (–28 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 1 part water.
•Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE
Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can
cause damage to the locks.
Conserving electrical current
Keep the following in mind to help minimize
battery drain:
•When the engine is not running, avoid turn-
ing the ignition key to position II. Many
electrical systems (the audio system, the
optional navigation system, power win-
dows, etc) will function with the ignition key
in position I. This position reduces drain on
the battery.
•Please keep in mind that using systems,
accessories, etc that consume a great deal
of current when the engine is not running
could result in the battery being completely
drained.
•The optional 12 volt socket in the trunk
(certain models only) provides electrical
current even with the ignition switched off,
which drains the battery.
NOTE
•If the ignition is switched on, a warning
message will be displayed in the text
window in the instrument panel when
the battery charge is low.
•An energy conserving function
designed into the vehicle's electrical
system will switch off certain functions
or reduce the load on the battery by,
e.g., reducing the audio system's vol-
ume.
Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked at a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage
•Have the transmission oil level checked2.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by your
Volvo retailer only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you
intend to drive in countries where it may be
difficult to obtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
2To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.

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Fuel requirements
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139 Octane rating
Minimum octane
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Typical pump octane label
Volvo recommends premium fuel for best per-
formance, but using 87 octane or above will not
affect engine reliability.
Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated
horsepower, torque, and fuel economy per-
formance using premium 91 octane fuel.
Demanding drivingIn demanding driving conditions, such as oper-
ating the vehicle in hot weather, towing a trailer,
or driving for extended periods at higher alti-
tudes than normal, it may be advisable to
switch to higher octane fuel (91 or higher) or to
change gasoline brands to fully utilize yourengine's capacity, and for the smoothest pos-
sible operation.
NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or
changing gasoline brands, it may be neces-
sary to fill the tank more than once before a
difference in engine operation is noticeable.
Fuel FormulationsDo not use gasoline that contains lead as a
knock inhibitor, and do not use lead additives.
Besides damaging the exhaust emission con-
trol systems on your vehicle, lead has been
strongly linked to certain forms of cancer.
Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent.
Unburned benzene 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:
•standing upwind away from the filler nozzle
while refueling
•refueling only at gas stations with vapor
recovery systems that fully seal the mouth
of the filler neck during refueling
•wearing neoprene gloves while handling a
fuel filler nozzle.
Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas line antifreeze during
winter months, do not add solvents, thicken-
ers, or other store-bought additives to your
vehicle's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems.
Overuse may damage your engine, and some
of these additives contain organically volatile
chemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourself
to these chemicals.
WARNING
Never carry a cell phone that is switched
on while refueling your vehicle. If the phone
rings, this may cause a spark that could
ignite gasoline fumes, resulting in fire and
injury.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless,
and odorless gas. It is present in all exhaust
gases. If you ever smell exhaust fumes
inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger
compartment is ventilated, and immediately
return the vehicle to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for correction.