1998 VOLVO C70 maintenance
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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.
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
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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 back to 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 the 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 indication 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.
Contents
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the BREAK-IN information on
page 56. 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 studied after operating
the vehicle for the first time.
This manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. It should thus be kept in the car for ready access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating the 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 or other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change
specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.
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Chapter 8 - Volvo Service
pg. 105 Volvo Service
Service - an investment
An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability, and resale value.
Label information
106
Maintenance service, Warranty107
Maintenance schedule108-109
Servicing110-111
Fuel/emissions systems112
Lubrication113
Engine oil114-115
Power steering fluid, Brake/clutch system fluid reservoir116
Automatic transmission fluid117
Drive belt118
Windshield washer nozzle, Washer fluid reservoir119
Coolant120
Engine compartment121
Battery maintenance122
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1 Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the
underside of the hood. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
2 Vacuum hose routing
(underside of hood)
3 Loads and Tire Pressures
(on rear edge of passenger's door)
4 Model plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery, etc. The plate is located in the engine
compartment, on the inside of left front fender.
5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) *
The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door
pillar.
6 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS)
Standards (Canada)
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the facing
side of the driver's door. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
* The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your vehicle
with the retailer and when ordering parts.
** These decals are located on the underside of the hood.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Maintenance service
Volvo advises you to follow the service program which is outlined in the "Maintenance Records Manual". This
maintenance program contains inspections and services necessary for the proper function of your car. The maintenance
services contain several checks which require special instruments and tools and therefore must be performed by a
qualified technician. To keep your Volvo in top condition, specify time tested and proven Genuine Volvo Parts and
Accessories.
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The Federal Clean Air Act - U.S.
The Clean Air Act requires vehicle manufacturers to furnish written instructions to the ultimate purchaser to assure the
proper functioning of those components that control emissions. The maintenance instructions listed in the "Servicing"
section of this Manual represent the minimum maintenance required. These services are not covered by the warranty.
You will be required to pay for labor and material used. Refer to your Warranty booklet for further details.
Maintenance services
Your Volvo has passed several major inspections before being delivered to you, according to Volvo specifications. The
maintenance services outlined in this book should be performed as indicated. The extended maintenance service
intervals make it even more advisable to follow this program. Inspection and service should also be performed any
time a malfunction is observed or suspected. It is recommended that receipts for vehicle emission services be retained
in the event that questions arise concerning maintenance. See your "Maintenance Records Manual".
Applicable warranties - U.S.
In accordance with U.S. Federal Regulations, the following list of applicable U.S. warranties is provided. For Canadian
specification vehicles, see your separate warranty booklet.
New Car Limited Warranty
Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
Seatbelt and Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty
Emission Design and Defect Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
These are the Federal warranties; other warranties are provided as required by state law. Refer to your separate
Warranty booklet for detailed information concerning each of the warranties.
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pg. 188 Index
A
ABS........................................17Air conditioning...........................35Air mix....................................33Air vents..................................33Airbag (SIPS)...............................8Airbag (SRS)................................4Alarm......................................44Ambient temperature sensor.................25Anti -lock Brake System (ABS).........17, 19,70Ashtrays...................................31Audio systems
General information.....................184
SC-813..................................132 SC-816..................................145 SC-900..................................161Auto -dim (rear -view mirror)................48Automatic car washing.....................103Automatic daytime running lights...........24Automatic transmission...........61,62,63,127 Driving mode selector....................62Automatic transmission fluid..........117,124
B
Battery................................72,128Battery drain - avoiding...................54Battery maintenance.......................122Booster cushion............................11Brake failure warning light.............17,18Brake fluid...........................116,124Brake fluid warning light..................18Brake system...............................70Brake warning light........................17Break -in period............................56Bulb failure warning....................17,19Bulbs.....................................128Bulbs - replacing..........................85
C
Capacities................................127Catalytic converter........................69Central locking button.....................36Chains (snow)..............................77Changing a wheel...........................82Child booster cushion......................11Child Restraint Anchorages..................9Child safety...............................11Clock......................................16Clock - resetting..........................25Clutch fluid..............................116Coolant - checking/changing...............120Coolant level sensor.......................19Coolant level warning light................17Cooling system.........................64,126Courtesy lights - front....................49Cruise control.............................29
D
Daytime running lights..................20,24Demister - rear window.....................23Dimensions................................129Distributor ignition system...............126Doors and locks............................42Drive belt................................118Driving economy............................58
E
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Label information.........................106Lifting the car...........................110Locks......................................42Long distance trips........................73Long load storage..........................50Lubrication...............................113
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Maintenance schedule......................108Maintenance service.......................107Malfunction indicator lamp..............17,18Manual transmission....................60,127Manual transmission fluid.................124Memory function - front seats..............46Mirrors - rear/side view...................48
O
Occupant safety............................12Octane rating..............................57Odometer...................................16Oil (engine)......................114,115,124Oil pressure warning light.................18On-call...................................130
P
Paint touch -up............................100Parking brake...........................17,30Parking brake reminder light...............18Parking lights.............................20Polishing.................................103Power seats.............................46,47Power steering fluid..................116,124
R
Radio
General information.....................184
SC-813..................................132 SC-816..................................145 SC-900..................................161Radio Data System - RDS...................166Reading lights.............................49Rear (side) windows - opening..............37Rear fog light..........................17,22Rear suspension...........................126Rear window demister.......................23Rear/side -view mirrors....................48Refueling..................................57Remote control (central locking system)....43Remote keyless entry system................43Replacing bulbs.............85,86,87,88,89,90Replacing fuses............................91Reporting Safety Defects...................12Road Assistance...........................130Roadholding................................65Roof rails/racks...........................65
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Safety defects (reporting).................12Seat belt maintenance......................12Seat belts.............................2,3,10 Automatic Locking Retractor..............10 Emergency Locking Retractor..............10Seat belts - cleaning.....................104Seats......................................46Seats - heated.............................30Service reminder indicator..............17,19Servicing.........................110,111,112Shift lock..............................59,61Shiftlock release (override)...............97Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)........8Side -view mirrors - heated.................23
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