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VOLVO C70
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
Windshield washer nozzle, Washer fluid reservoir117
Coolant118
Engine compartment119
Battery maintenance120
pg. 106 Label information
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)
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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.
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
· Seat belt 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.
pg. 108 Maintenance schedule2000
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE C70
For complete maintenance information, please refer to your
Warranty and Service Records Information Booklet.
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A = Adjust (Correct if necessary)
R = Replace
I = Inspect (Correct or Replace if necessary)
L = Lubricate
Maintenance Operationthousand miles 7.51522.5 3037.5 4552.5 6067.5 7582.5
90 2
(thousand km)(12)(24) (36)(48) (60)(72) (84)(96) (108) (120)(132)(144)
EMISSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Engine oil and filter
1R R RR RR RR R RRR
Engine drive belt (accessory belt) R
Air cleaner filter R R R
Spark plugs R R R
Automatic transmission fluid I I I I I I
Timing belt - all engines
3
1) See section "Engine oil" for detailed information.
NOTE: The oil should be changed at these intervals, after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months,
whichever occurs first.
2) For services beyond 90,000 miles (144,000 km), please refer to the Warranty and Service Records
Information Booklet".
3) For proper functioning of the vehicle and its emission control systems, the timing belt and tensioner must be
replaced every 105,000 miles (168,000 km).
pg. 109 Maintenance schedule
2000
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE C70
A = Adjust (Correct if necessary)
R = Replace
I = Inspect (Correct or Replace if necessary)
L = Lubricate
Maintenance Operationthousand miles 7.51522.5 3037.5 4552.5 6067.5 7582.5 90
(thousand km)(12)(24)(36) (48)(60) (72)(84)(96)(108) (120) (132)(144)
EMISSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Engine
Fuel line filter
1
PCV nipple (orifice)/hoses, clean I I
Battery (check charge and electrolyte level) II II II I I I II I
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Immobilizer (start inhibitor)42
Instrument illumination22
Instruments14,15
J
Jack53
,82,83
Jump starting70
K
Keyless entry system43
Keylock59
Keys42
Kick -down61,63
Kickdown62,64
L
Label information106
Lifting the car110
Locks42
Long load storage50
Lubrication113
Lumbar support46
M
Maintenance schedule108
Maintenance service107
Malfunction indicator lamp17,18
Manual transmission60,125
Manual transmission fluid122
Memory function - front seats46
Mirrors - rear/side view48
O
Occupant safety13
Octane rating57
Odometer16
Oil (engine)114,115,122
Oil pressure warning light18
On-call128
P
Paint touchup100
Parking brake17,30
Parking brake reminder light18
Parking lights20
Polishing103
Power seats46,47
Power steering fluid116,122
R
Radio
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