Volvo C70 2000 User Manual

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This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo.

Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe
driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure
your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment
descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We
also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And,
of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any
impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.

Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the
certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine
compartment.

For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA: In Canada:

Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Canada Ltd.
Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road
P.O. Box 914 Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2N7
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-663-8255

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We also invite you to visit our Home Page on the Internet at:

http://www.volvocars.com

Contents

Contents

Chapter 1 - Occupant safety
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Chapter 3 - Body and interior
Chapter 4 - Starting and driving
Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires
Chapter 6 - In case of an emergency
Chapter 7 - Car care
Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
Chapter 9 - Specifications
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
Index
Back Cover

General information

Important

Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the BREAK-IN

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information on page 58. You should also be familiar with the information in the first three
chapters of this manual.

Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after
operating the vehicle for the first time.

The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in
the car for ready access.

Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety
and exhaust emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with
these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not
certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.

All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest
product information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be
equipped differently, depending on special legal requirments and that optional equipment
described in this manual may not be available in all markets.

Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design,
without notice and without incurring obligation.

CAUTION: Certain models have reduced ground clearance due to the design of the front spoiler. Please

observe caution when e.g., driving onto garage hoists, through drifted snow or when other road debris is
encountered, or when parking near curbs.

© 1998 Volvo Cars of North America Inc.

Shiftlock (automatic transmission only)

When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from
this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the
button on the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark.

If it is necessary to manually override the shiftlock system:

· Turn the starting (ignition) key to position I

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· Press firmly on the "SHIFTLOCK OVERRIDE" button located to the right of the base of the gear
selector

· While holding the override button down, press the button on the front of the gear selector

· Move the selector from the (P)ark position.

Keylock (automatic transmission only)

This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before
the starting (ignition) key can be removed from the ignition switch.

Clutch interlock (manual transmission only)

The clutch must be fully depressed before you can start you car. If the clutch is not depressed, it will not
be possible to start the engine.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible
from the ABS control module. This is normal.

Fuel tank cover

The fuel tank cover is locked and must be popped open using the control on the driver's door (see
illustration on page 14).

Volvo and the environment

Volvo is committed to the well being of our 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 reducing our environmental impact.

Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the overall
environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production,
product use, and recycling are all important considerations.

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In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including freons, lead
chromates, naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and cadmium; and reduced the amount of chemicals used in
our plants 50% since 1991.

In use, Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with
a Lambda sond, now called oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system
reduces emissions of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95%
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 system for all models as far back as
the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic engine controls, refined purification systems and cleaner fuels
are bringing us closer to our goal.

After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the
life cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the total weight of a car, which makes the car among the
most recycled industrial products. In order to have efficient and well controlled recycling, many Volvo
variants have printed dismantling manuals, indicating the weight and material of individual components.
For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 1.7 oz. (50 grams) are marked with
international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted for recycling.

In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional 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:

· Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly
inflated tires

· Follow the recommended maintenance schedule

· Drive at a constant speed

· See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction
indicator) lamp illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started

· Properly dispose of any vehicle related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.

· When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically been
adapted to the environment

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For additional information regarding the environmental activities in

which Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. and Volvo Car Corporation are involved, visit our Internet
Home Page at:

http://www.volvocars.com

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Chapter 1 - Occupant safety

pg. 1 Occupant safety

Occupant safety

Despite our strongest recommendations, and your best intentions, not wearing a seat belt is like
believing "It'll never happen to me!". Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you and all
adult occupants of your car to wear seat belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an
infant, car or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo also believes no child should sit
in the front seat of a car.

Fact: In every state and province, some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally,
most states and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts.

So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation - legislation in your state or province may
mandate seat belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say, "It's a
good thing I was wearing my seat belt".

Seat belts 2

Volvo SRS 4

Side Impact Protection System - (SIPS) air

bag

8

Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) 9

Child safety 10

Occupant safety 13

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Reporting Safety Defects 13

pg. 2 Seat belts

Seat belts

Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride.

Two lights above the rear view mirror will be illuminated for 4-8 seconds after the starting

(ignition) key is turned to the driving position. A chime will sound at the same time if the

driver has not fastened his seat belt. The rear seats are provided with self- retracting inertia

reel belts. The front seats are provided with single roller belts with tensioners.

To buckle:

Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle (buckle for rear seats)

until a distinct snapping sound is heard. The seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and

you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not pulled out too far. The retractor will lock up
as follows:

· if the belt is pulled out rapidly

· during braking and acceleration

· if the vehicle is leaning excessively

· when driving in turns

For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident, it must be worn correctly.
When wearing the seat belt remember:

· The belt should not be twisted or turned.

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· The lap belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).

Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap

belts are taut.

Before exiting the car, check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide
the belt back into the retractor slot.

NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage.

For information on securing child seats, please refer to

page 11.

WARNING!

The rear seat of the Volvo C 70 is intended for two occupants only. Only two three-point seat belts
are provided. The center position should never be used to seat a passenger.

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WARNING!

· Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will
have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision. The
seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function
properly.

· Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We
also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt
properly fastened.

pg. 3 Seat belts

During pregnancy

Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Remember that the belt should always be positioned in
such a way as to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. The lap portion of the belt should be
located low, as shown in the above illustration.

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WARNING!

· The rear seat of the Volvo C 70 is intended for two occupants only. Only two three-point seat belts
are provided. The center position should never be used to seat a passenger.

· Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant.

· Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of
position. Such use could cause injury in the event of an accident.

· As the seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be
replaced after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.

· Never repair the belt on your own; have this work done by an authorized Volvo retailer only.

· Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will
have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.

· The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function
properly.

pg. 4 Volvo SRS

As an enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS). The Volvo SRS consists of an airbag (2) on both the driver's and passenger's
sides and seat belt tensioners in both front door pillars (4). The system is designed to supplement the
protection provided by the three-point seat belt system.

The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove
compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the far right side of the dash.

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The airbags are folded and located in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment. They are
designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations,
depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also deploy in
certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs.

The airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and front seat belt
tensioners for both of the front seats (4). To deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas
generators causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas. As the movement of the seats' occupants
compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a controlled rate to provide better cushioning.
Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing any seat belt slack.

The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of a
second.

WARNING!

· As its name implies, SRS is designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to - not a replacement for - the three­point belt system. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.

· When installing any optional equipment, make sure that the SRS system is not damaged. Do not
attempt to service any component of the SRS yourself. Attempting to do so may result in serious
personal injury. If a problem arises, take your car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for
inspection as soon as possible.

NOTE: All doors will automatically be unlocked if the airbags deploy.

pg. 5 Volvo SRS

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A self-diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors the SRS. This system does not, however,
monitor the SIPS airbags. If a fault is detected, the "SRS" warning light will illuminate. The light is
included in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel. Normally, the SRS warning lamp
should light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out after 5 seconds or when the engine is
started. Check that this light is functioning properly every time the car is started.

The following items are monitored by the self-diagnostic system:

· Sensor unit

· Cable harness

· Gas generator igniters

WARNING!

Never drive an SRS equipped car with your hands on the steering wheel pad / airbag housing.

No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS
cover in the center of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area
affected by airbag deployment.

If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are driving,
drive the car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.

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There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The only periodic maintenance recommended
on the SRS is that the airbag modules and front seat belts (including tensioners) should be replaced
every ten years and that the other components in the system (wiring, connectors, etc.) should also be
inspected at this time. The SRS decal on your car shows the month and year servicing is due. This
service must be performed by an authorized Volvo retailer.

Should you have any questions about the SRS system, please contact

your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo Customer Support:

In the USA: In Canada:
Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Canada Ltd.
Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road
P.O. Box 914 Willowdale, Ontario M2H 2N7
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-

0914

800-663-8255

800-458-1552

pg. 6 Volvo SRS

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NOTE: Deployment of SRS components occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where
deployment occurs, the air bags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount
of powder is released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal
characteristic and does not indicate fire.

WARNING!

· Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants
(adults and children) shorter than four feet seven inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any
vehicle with a front passenger side airbag. See page 11 for guidelines.

· Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the
instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort
allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.

· Feet must be on the floor, e.g. not on the dash, seat or out of the window.

· No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dash covers, may be placed on, attached to or installed near
the SRS hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see
illustration).

· There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat or dash area.

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· Never try to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side SRS hatch. This should
only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician.

· Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.

pg. 7 Volvo SRS

NOTE

: The information on this page does not pertain to the Side Impact Protection System airbags.

When are the airbags deployed?

The SRS system is designed to deploy during certain frontal or frontangular collisions, impacts, or
decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The SRS sensor is
designed to react to both the impact of the collision and the inertial forces generated by it and to
determine if the intensity of the collision is sufficient for the airbags to be deployed.

WARNING!
The SRS is designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and with
considerable force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating position,
one may experience abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result of airbag(s) deployment.

If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:

· Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer. Never drive with the airbags deployed.

· Have an authorized Volvo retailer replace the SRS system components.

· Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners,
etc.).

When are the airbags NOT deployed?

Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow
drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low speed, the SRS system will not necessarily deploy.
Airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a rollover
situation. The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have

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deployed or not.

Seat belts the heart of the Volvo safety system

The heart of the Volvo safety system is the threepoint seat belt (a Volvo invention)! In order for the
SRS system to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the
car. The SRS system is a supplement to the seat belts.

WARNING!
If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor
of the vehicle) or if your car has become flooddamaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle
or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag
deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer
for repairs.

Automatic transmission only:

Before attempting to tow the car, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to
move the gear selector to the neutral position.

· Disconnect the battery

· Wait at least one minute

· Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position 1

· Press firmly on the shiftlock override button (located near the base of the gear selector).

· While holding the override button down, move the gear selector from the park position.

WARNING!
Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your car.
Other safety systems can also be damaged. The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are
deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.

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WARNING!
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also
recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt
properly fastened.

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pg. 8 Volvo Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbag

SIPS airbag decal

SIPS airbag

As an enhancement to the structural Side Impact Protection System built into your car, the car is also
equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system consists of airbag
modules built into the sides of both front seat backrests (1), cables (2) from these modules to the
mechanical sensor units (3) and gas generators (4).

The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side
impact collisions. The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain sideimpact collisions,
depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of

impact. The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.

NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the
impact.

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WARNING!

· The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System and the threepoint
seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in
rollover situations.

· The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deployment.

· No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SIPS
airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment (see illustration to the right above).

· Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system. This should only be done by
an authorized Volvo service technician.

· For best protection from the SIPS airbag system, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright
position with the seat belt properly fastened.

1 - Airbag, 2 - cable, 3 - sensor unit

WARNING!

· Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your
car. Other safety systems can also be damaged. The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are
deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.

· If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor
of the vehicle) or if your car has become flooddamaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle
or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause airbag deployment
which could result in personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.

pg. 9 Whiplash protection System (WHIPS)

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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - front seats only

The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests and
head restraints designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear ("rear­ended").

In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests are designed to
change position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to help support the occupant's head before
moving slightly rearward. This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could result in the
whiplash effect.

Do not wedge boxes, suitcases, etc. behind front seats

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WARNING!

· Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats (see illustration above) could impede the
function of the WHIPS system.

· The WHIPS system is designed to supplement the other safety systems in your car. For this system
to function properly, the three-point seat belt must be worn. Please be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.

· If your car has been involved in a collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by an
authorized Volvo retailer even if the seats appear to be undamaged. Certain components in the
WHIPS system may need to be replaced. Do not attempt to service any component in the WHIPS
system yourself.

· If the rear seat backrests are folded down, cargo must be secured to prevent it from sliding forward
against the front seat backrests in the event of a collision from the rear. This could interfere with the
action of the WHIPS system.

· The WHIPS system is designed to function in certain collisions from the rear, depending on the
crash severity, angle and speed.

· Occupants in the front seats must never sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as
comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.

pg. 10 Child safety, Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)

Child Restraint Anchorages (certain models)

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Volvo cars can be or are fitted with Child Restraint Top Tether Anchorages in the rear seat.

There are two anchorage hooks under the rear head restraints.

Installing the top tether

Attach the strap from the child seat to the child restraint anchorage hook under the rear head restraint.

Refer to the child seat manufacturer's instructions for information on properly securing the seat.

WARNING!
Child Restraint Anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted
Child Restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses. The
anchorages are not able to withstand excessive forces on them in the event of collision if full harness
seat belts or adult seat belts are installed to them. An adult who uses a belt anchored in a Child
Restraint Anchorage runs a great risk of suffering severe injuries should a collision occur.

WARNING!
The rear seat of the Volvo C 70 is intended for two occupants only. Only two three-point seat belts
are provided. The center position should never be used to seat a passenger.

Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)

· The ROPS system consists of two roll bars located behind the rear seat head restraints and a sensor
which monitors the roll or pitch angle of the car. If the pitch angle exceeds approximately 72 degrees or
the roll angle exceeds approximately 38 degrees, the sensor automatically deploys (raises) the roll bars.

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· If the ROPS system has been deployed, an authorized Volvo retailer should inspect the system and
make any necessary repairs/adjustments.

· No objects should be placed over the roll bars behind the rear seat head restraints.

· No one should be allowed to sit on the cover over the convertible top storage compartment.

WARNING!
You should never perform any maintenance or in any way attempt to repair/adjust the ROPS system
yourself.

pg. 11 Child safety

Keeping child seats in place (ALR/ELR*)

To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equipped with a
locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut.

When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:

· Attach the seat belt to the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions.

· Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.

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· Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle (lock) in the usual way.

· Release the seat belt and pull it taut around the child seat.
A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time and is normal.

The belt will now be locked in place.

This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is fully
retracted.

Important!

Why Volvo believes no child should sit in the front seat of a car.

It's quite simple really. A front air bag is a very powerful device designed, by law, to help protect an
adult. Because of the size of the air bag and its speed of inflation, a child should never be placed in the
front seat, even if he or she is properly belted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo has been an
innovator in safety for over fifty years, and we'll continue to do our part. But we need your help. Please
remember to put your children in the back seat, and buckle them up.

Volvo has some very specific recommendations:

· Always wear your seat belt.

· Air bags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which when used in conjunction with a three-point seat
belt can help reduce serious injuries during certain types of severe accidents. Volvo recommends that
you do not disconnect the air bag system in your vehicle.

· Volvo strongly recommends that ALL children sit in the rear seat of any vehicle and that they be
properly restrained.

· A child should NEVER sit in the front passenger seat of any vehicle equipped with a front passenger
side airbag.

· Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than four feet seven inches (140
cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag.

Drive safely!
* Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor

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Child safety

Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember
that, regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a car.

Restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap portion of
a lapshoulder belt. Such child restraint systems can help protect children in cars in the event of an
accident only if they are used properly. However, children could be endangered in a crash if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle. Failure to follow the installation instructions for your
child restraint can result in your child striking the vehicle's interior in a sudden stop.

Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, a
child held in a person's arms can be crushed between the vehicle's interior and an unrestrained person.
The child could also be injured by striking the interior, or by being ejected from the vehicle during a
sudden maneuver or impact. The same can also happen if the infant or child rides unrestrained on the
seat. Other occupants should also be properly restrained to help reduce the chance of injuring or
increasing the injury of a child.

All states and provinces have legislation governing how and where children should be carried in a car.
Find out the regulations

existing in your state or province. Recent accident statistics have shown that children are safer in rear
seating positions than front seating positions when properly restrained. A child restraint system can help
protect a child in a vehicle. Here's what to look for when selecting a child restraint system:

· It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS 213) or in Canada, CMVSS 213.

· Make sure the child restraint system is approved for the child's height, weight and development the
label required by the standard or regulation, or instructions for infant restraints, typically provide this
information.

· In using any child restraint system, we urge you to look carefully over the instructions that are
provided with the restraint. Be sure you understand them and can use the device properly and
safely in this vehicle. A misused child restraint system can result in increased injuries for both the
infant or child and other occupants in the vehicle.

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· If your child restraint requires a top tether strap, consult your authorized Volvo retailer for top tether
anchorage and installation information.

When a child has outgrown the child safety seat, you should use the rear seat with the standard seat belt
fastened. The best way to help protect the child here is to place the child
on a cushion so that the seat belt is properly located on the hips (see

page 2).

A specially designed and tested booster cushion (not available in Canada ), for children between the age
of 3 and approximately 10 years, weighing 15 - 36 kg (33 - 80 lbs) and 117 - 137 cm (46 - 54") in
height, can be obtained from your Volvo retailer.

WARNING!
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also
recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt
properly fastened.

WARNING!
The rear seat of the Volvo C 70 is intended for two occupants only. Only two three-point seat belts
are provided. The center position should never be used to seat a passenger.

pg. 13 Occupant safety

Seat belt maintenance

Check periodically that the anchor bolts are secure and that the belts are in good condition. Use water
and a mild detergent for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: Attach the seat belt
and pull rapidly on the strap.

Volvo Concern for Safety

Safety is the cornerstone for Volvo. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the
production line. Threepoint seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energyabsorbing impact
zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government
regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety
features and to refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your
suggestions about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern
with your car. Call us in the U.S. at: 800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 800-663-8255.

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Occupant safety

How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:

· how well you see

· your ability to concentrate

· how quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.

The tips listed below are suggestions to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.

· Never drink and drive.

· If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving
abilities.

· Take a driverretraining course

· Have your eyes checked regularly

· Keep your windshield and headlamps clean.

· Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.

· Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping
distance.

Reporting Safety Defects in the U.S.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you,
your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline tollfree at 1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.
S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service campaign, safety or emission
recall or similar action, it should be completed as soon as possible. Please check with your local retailer
or Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. if your vehicle is covered under these actions.

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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls

pg. 14 Instruments, switches and controls

pg. 15 Instruments, switches and controls

The pages in this section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle's instruments and controls. Note

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