Volvo C70 2005 User Manual

VOLVO

TP 7116 (USA & Canada). AT 0420. Printed in Sweden, Elanders Infologistics Väst AB, Mölnlycke 2004

C70

OWNER’S MANUAL VOLVO C70

TP 7116

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.

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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 Cars of Canada Ltd.

Customer Care Center National Customer Service

P.O. Box 914 175 Gordon Baker Road

Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 North York, Ontario M2H 2N7

1-800-458-1552 1-800-663-8255

http://www.volvocars.us http://www.volvocanada.com

Accessory Installation – Important Warning

• We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine,

Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installations be performed only by the factory-trained technicians at your authorized Volvo retailer.

• Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the

performance, safety, and emission systems in your car. Additionally, your authorized Volvo retailer knows where accessories may and may not be safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult your authorized Volvo retailer before installing any accessory in or on your car.

• Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be

specifically tested for compatibility with your car. Additionally, an inexperienced installer may not be familiar with some of your car’s systems.

• Any of your car’s performance and safety systems could be adversely

affected if you install accessories that Volvo has not tested, or if you allow accessories to be installed by someone unfamiliar with your car.

• Damage caused by unapproved or improperly installed accessories

may not be covered by your new car warranty. See your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for more warranty information. Volvo assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.

Driver Distraction

• Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly

related to controlling the car in the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many feature-rich entertainment and communication systems. These include hands-free cellular telephones, navigation systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You may also own other portable electronic devices for your own convenience. When used properly and safely, they enrich the driving experience. Improperly used, any of these could cause a distraction.

• For all of these systems, we want to provide the following warning

that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your safety:

• Never use these devices or any feature of your vehicle in a way that

distracts you from the task of driving safely. Distraction can lead to a serious accident.

• In addition to this general warning, we offer the following guidance

regarding specific newer features that may be found in your vehicle:

• Never use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving. Some

jurisdictions prohibit cellular telephone use by a driver while the vehicle is moving.

• If your car is equipped with a navigation system, set and make

changes to your travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked.

• Never program your audio system while the vehicle is moving.

Program radio presets with the vehicle parked, and use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and simpler.

· Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the vehicle is moving.

A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.

Contents

Chapter 1 - Occupant safety 1

Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls 14

Chapter 3 - Body and interior 39

Chapter 4 - Starting and driving 59

Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires 79

Chapter 6 - In case of an emergency 93

Chapter 7 - Car care 109

Chapter 8 - Volvo Service 115

Chapter 9 - Specifications 131

Chapter 10 - Audio systems 139

Index 197

General information

Important

Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the BREAK-IN information on page 60. 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 requirements 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.

WARNING! If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect your vehicle's driveability and safety.

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

• 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)

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.

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 de-

creased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires.

• Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and

Service Records Information booklet.

• 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.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING! 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 California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Occupant safety

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 childrestraint 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".

Chapter 1 - Occupant safety

Seat belts 2

Volvo SRS 4

Side Impact Protection System -

(SIPS) air bag 8

WHIPS 9

Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) 10

Child safety 11

Occupant safety 13

Reporting Safety Defects 13

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.

• The lap belt must be positioned low on the

hips (not pressing against the abdomen).

The seat belts are equipped with tensioners that reduce slack in the seat belts. These tensioners are triggered in situations where the

Adjusting the shoulder belt

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airbags deploy. The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which, in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the occupant. 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 C70 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.

• Any device used to induce slack into

the shoulder belt portion of the threepoint 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.

WARNING!

• The rear seat of the Volvo C70 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 threepoint 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.

Seat belts

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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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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.

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

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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 three-point 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.

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A self-diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors the SRS. The system, however, does not 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 month and year shown on the decal on the door pillar indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement of airbags and seat belt tensioners. 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, LLC Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.

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SRS texts on outside of both sun visors

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SRS text at far right of instrument panel

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.

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.

• Volvo's dual-threshold air bags use special

sensors that are integrated with the front seat buckles. The point at which the air bag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being used, as well as, the severity of the collision. Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags deploys.

WARNING!

• Children must never be allowed in the

front passenger seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 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.

• 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.

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 front-angular 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 compo-

nents.

• 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 non-rigid 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 deployed or not.

Volvo SRS

Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system

The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point 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 flood-damaged 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.

Volvo Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbag

WARNING!

• The SIPS airbag system is a supplement

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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 electronic sensor units (3).

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 side-impact 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.

to the Side Impact Protection System and the three-point 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.

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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 flood-damaged 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.

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 (rear-ended).

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.

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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 threepoint 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.

• 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.

Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)

• 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.

Seats belts for all seating positions are equipped with seat belt tensioners.

WARNING!

• The rear seat of the Volvo C70 is intended

for two occupants only. Only two threepoint seat belts are provided. The center position should never be used to seat a passenger.

• You should never perform any

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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.

• If the ROPS system has been deployed, an

authorized Volvo retailer should inspect the system and make any necessary repairs/ adjustments.

maintenance or in any way attempt to repair/adjust the ROPS system yourself.

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.

• 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

* Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor

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!

ISOFIX/LATCH anchors

Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child seats are located in the rear seats, hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor positions as shown. A plastic guide, shown above right,

Child safety

ISOFIX/LATCH symbols

ISOFIX/LATCH guide

is also provided to help you mark the anchor locations. To install the guide, kneel on the seat cushion. Locate the anchors by feel. Position the guide and press in place. To remove the guide when not in use, grasp it at both ends and slide it out.

NOTE: Remove the ISOFIX guide if you do not plan to use it for an extended period.

Always follow your child seat manufacturer's installation instructions, and use ISOFIX lower anchors whenever possible.

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.

Your car is also equipped with ISOFIX attachments, which make it more convenient to install child seats (see the previous page).

Restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder 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.

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 an approved booster cushion so that the seat belt is properly located on the hips.

A specially designed and tested booster cushion (not available in Canada) can be obtained from your Volvo retailer for children weighing 33 - 80 lb (15 - 36 kg) and 38-54 inches (97 - 137 cm) in height.

WARNING!

Seat belt maintenance

Check periodically that the seat 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. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing 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 at: U.S.A. 1-800-458-1552 Canada 1-800-663-8255.

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 driver-retraining course

• Have your eyes checked regularly

• Keep your windshield and headlights 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

Occupant safety

problems between you, your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free 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.

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, LLC if your vehicle is covered under these conditions.

NHTSA can be reached at:

Internet: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov

Telephone: 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) (toll free) 1-800-424-9393 (toll free) 1-202-366-0123 (in Washington DC area)

Instruments, switches and controls

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SRS

AIRBAG

12 13 14

AUT

OFF

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SRS

AIRBAG

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The pages in this section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicles instruments and controls. Note that vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements.

1 Air vents ................................................................................ 33

2 Headlights, parking lights ..................................................... 20

3 Instrument illumination ......................................................... 22

4 Rear fog light ........................................................................ 22

5 Front fog lights (optional) ..................................................... 22

6 Space for additional equipment ............................................ 22

7 Space for additional equipment ............................................ 22

8 Instruments ....................................................................... 16-17

9 Stability Control System - STC ............................................ 23

10 Trip computer (optional) .................................................. 26-28

11 Electrically operated convertible top .................................... 41

12 Rear window demister/heated door mirrors.......................... 23

13 Air mix .................................................................................. 33

14 Air vents ................................................................................ 33

15 Passenger side air bag (SRS) hatch ...................................... 4-6

16 Air vents ................................................................................ 33

17 Hood release ......................................................................... 54

18 Turn signals, high/low beams, exterior courtesy lights ........ 20

Cruise control ........................................................................ 29

19 Adjustable steering wheel ..................................................... 32

20 Windshield wiper/washer...................................................... 21

21 Heated front seats (optional) ................................................. 30

22 Auxiliary socket .................................................................... 31

23 Audio systems ..................................................................... 139

24 Heating and ventilation controls ...................................... 33-35

Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls

25 Hazard warning flashers ....................................................... 23

26 Ashtray .................................................................................. 31

27 Coin holder ........................................................................... 42

Page

28 Shiftlock release button (automatic transmission only) ...... 106

29 Gear selector shift positions ............................................. 65-67

30 Winter mode selector ............................................................ 67

31 Parking brake ........................................................................ 30

32 Horn/SRS ............................................................................. 4-6

33 Trunk open control ................................................................ 55

34 Power window controls ........................................................ 36

35 Power mirror controls ........................................................... 51

36 Fuel tank open control .......................................................... 37

37 Central locking button .......................................................... 36

Some of the items above are available on certain models only.

Instruments

MAX

1 Fuel gauge

The fuel tank holds approximately 18 US gal. (68 liters). When the warning light comes on there is approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining. See Refueling for further information.

2 Temperature gauge

Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red range. The pointer should be

approximately midway on the gauge face when driving. If the pointer approaches the red range repeatedly, check coolant level.

3 Speedometer

MPH

KM/H

H M

4 Clock, ambient temperature sensor,

5 Odometer

6 Trip odometer

NOTE: Digital displays showing Clock, Trip Odometer and Odometer will go off 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off. To view these displays again, turn the ignition key to position I.

trip computer (option)

X1000R/MIN

7 Trip odometer reset button

Used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/km.

8 Tachometer

Reads thousands of engine rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an inbuilt function preventing too high a rotation speed. When this function operates, you may discern some pulsation, which in that case is quite normal.

Indicator and warning lights

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ROPS

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1 Turn signal, left

2 Turn signal, right

3 Roll Over Protection system - ROPS 4 Low washer fluid level

If the lamp illuminates when the engine is running, there is only about 1/2 - 1 US qt. remaining in the washer fluid reservoir.

5 Low fuel level

When the lamp glows, only about 1.8 US gals. (8 liters) of fuel remain. If the ignition is switched on while refuelling, the gauge may read inaccurately for up to 25 minutes.

6 Rear fog light

7 High beams

MPH

KM/H

SRS

8 Trunk open

9 Bulb failure warning sensor

10 (Not in use)

11 Electronic Throttle System

(ETS)

12 SRS indicator lamp

13 Generator not charging

14 Low engine oil pressure

15 Brake warning light

16 Parking brake applied

17 ABS-system

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PARK

BRAKE

ABS

SERVICE

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BRAKE

CHECK

ENGINE

18 Transmission mode:

Indicates W" if winter/wet driving mode is active, or indicates currently selected low gear.

19 Low coolant level

20 Stability and Traction Control

(STC) System

21 Malfunction indicator lamp

(See page 18 for more information)

22 Service reminder indicator

Warning lights

The warning lights described on pages 18 and 19 should never stay on when driving

When the ignition key is turned on and before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should go on to test the function of the bulbs. Should a

Malfunction indicator lamp

On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called “OBDII” monitors your car’s engine, transmission, 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 Volvo retailer as soon as possible. A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car’s behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cleanliness, and driveability. Extended driving without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.

NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may indicate a fault. However, your vehicles performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.

Canadian models are equipped with this

warning light:

If the light comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level. See page 122.

If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.

ROPS

If the warning lamp remains on after the engine has started or comes on while you are driving, the ROPS self-diagnostic system has detected a fault. The car should be driven to an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection.

Please refer to page 10 for more information on the ROPS system.

Oil pressure warning light

Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)

light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be inspected. However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released.

Brake failure warning light

If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See page 124 for reservoir

position.

Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

WARNING!

If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in either section of the reservoir: DO NOT DRIVE. Tow the car to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system checked and any leakage repaired.

Parking brake reminder light

This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats.

Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

Warning lights

STC disengaged

The indicator light ( ) in the instrument panel will be ON when you have switched the Stability and Traction Control system (STC) OFF using the button on the dashboard (see page 23). The light will also come on if there is a fault in the STC system or to indicate that the brakes have overheated. The light will go out when the brake temperature returns to normal.

The actively regulating power to the drive wheels. Normal power may be reduced at this time. This is normal as power is momentarily reduced to help keep the drive wheels from losing traction and spinning.

indicator light will flash when STC is

Anti-lock Brake system (ABS)

If the warning lamp lights up there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will however function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See page 74 for additional information.

Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

Coolant level sensor

If this light comes on while driving, the coolant level is low. The coolant level in the expansion tank should be checked immediately and topped up if necessary. The cooling system should be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer.

Mode “W” engaged

The lamp will light up when the Winter/Wet starting mode is engaged or if gears 3 or L are selected.

If the warning lamp begins to flash, this means that there is a fault in the automatic gearbox. Contact Your Volvo retailer.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS section for more information.

Generator warning light

If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked.

Service reminder indicator

This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever occurs first. It is a reminder to the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer.

Bulb failure warning light

The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defective:

• one of the low beam headlights

• one of the tail lights

• one of the brake lights when the brake

pedal is depressed.

Check the fuse and bulb. See sections Replacing bulbs and fuses. Should the warning light come on after a defective outside bulb has been replaced, the corresponding bulb on the other side of the car should also be replaced.

ETS

Fault in ETC (Electronic Throttle Control system)

If this lamp comes on, there is a fault in the engine control system and driveability will be affected. Switch the ignition off and then on again. If the light remains on, the system should be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer.

Headlights, Parking lights, Turn signals

Headlights and parking lights

All lights off *

Parking lights on *

Headlights and parking lights are on if starting (ignition ) switch is in positions I or II.

If the headlight switch is in the position the starting switch is switched off.

With the headlight switch in position (headlights off) with the daytime running light screw (A) in

position

The high beams can only be switched on if the headlight switch is in position

Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by moving the turn signal switch lever on the left side of steering column towards the steering wheel.

* See page 24 for information on Daytime running lights.

all lights will go out when

the parking lights will stay on

Exterior courtesy lights

When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the exterior courtesy lighting function:

• Remove the key from the ignition switch.

• Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when

using the headlight flasher function).

The low beam headlights will now remain on for 30 seconds to light your way.

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Turn signals

1 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the

driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The lever will return to the neutral position when released.

2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns. 3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on).

Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.

Headlight flasher (headlights off).

Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will be on until the lever is released.

NOTE: A defective turn signal bulb will cause the turn signal indicator and remaining signal lights to flash more rapidly than normal.

Windshield wipers/washers

1 Intermittent wiper

With the switch in this position, the wipers will sweep approximately every seventh second.

2 Single sweep position:

The switch returns automatically when released.

3 Wipers, normal speed 4 Wipers, high speed 5 Windshield wiper/washer, headlight wiper/washer

The wipers will make 2-3 sweeps across the windshield and headlights (certain models) after the lever is released.

Windshield wipers/washers, Ignition switch

O Locked position:

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Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock

If you find it difficult to insert the key in the ignition or to move the steering wheel, the steering wheel lock might be under tension. Turn the wheel back and forth slightly to free the ignition key.

In order to reduce car theft, make sure the steering wheel lock is engaged before leaving the car.

A chime will sound if the starting key is left in the ignition lock and the front door on the drivers side is opened.

WARNING! Never switch off the ignition (turn the ignition key to position 0) or remove the key from the ignition switch while the car is in motion. This could cause the steering wheel to lock, which would make the car impossible to steer.

Remove the key to lock the steering wheel*

WARNING! Never turn the key to position O while driving or when the car is being towed.

I Intermediate position**:

Certain accessories, radio, etc. on, daytime running lights off.

II Drive position:

Key position when engine is running.

III Starting position:

Release the key when the engine starts. The key returns automatically to the Drive position.

* On cars equipped with an automatic transmission the gear selector must also be in the (P)ark position.

** Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will increase battery drain.

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Instrument illumination, Fog lights

1 - Instrument illumination

To increase the brightness: move the thumbwheel up.

To decrease the brightness: move the thumbwheel down.

2 - Rear fog light *

The rear fog light (located in the drivers side tail light cluster) is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should be used only when the atmospheric conditions, such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce the daytime or night-time visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (150 meters).

For the rear fog light to function, the low beam headlights must be switched on.

* By design, there is one rear fog light only, located in the driver's side tail light cluster.

3 - Front fog lights

The front fog lights, located in the front spoiler, will only function in combination with the low beam headlights.

4 - Space for optional equipment

5 - Space for optional equipment

STC, Trip computer, Hazard warning flashers, Demister

STC

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Hazard warning flashers

6 - Stability and Traction control (STC)

See page 75 for more information on this system.

7 - Electrically operated convertible top

See page 40 for operating instructions.

8 - Trip computer (optionaccessory)

Turn the dial to the desired function. For more information, see pages 26-28.

9 - Rear window demister, heated side-view mirrors

Press the switch to start heating the rear window and side-view mirrors. The control light in the switch will illuminate.

A timer switches off the system after approximately 12 minutes. The control light will go out correspondingly.

Hazard warning flashers

The four-way flasher (located above the ashtray) should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard.

NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary from state or province.

Daytime running lights

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Automatic daytime running lights

Screw A in the illustration (available on U.S. models only) is used to control the automatic daytime running lights when the headlight switch is in position 0.

The low beams, tail lights, parking lights and license plate lights will come on automatically when the ignition is switched on.

To adjust, press in the screw with a small screwdriver and turn to one of the following positions:

Automatic daytime running lights

The daytime running lights will also function when the headlight

switch is in position

All lights off (daytime running light function disabled)

NOTE: The daytime running light function may only be disabled

(turned off) in the U.S. - Canadian law mandates the use of daytime running lights.

and switch A is in this position.

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