Page 21 of 89
2 0 0 0
VOLVO C70
Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 39 Body and interior
The seats, sun roof, mirrors, etc. are described on the following pages.
Storage compartments
40
Sun roof41
Keys, doors and locks42
Remote keyless entry system43
Alarm44
Front seats46
Rear/side view mirrors48
Interior lights, Vanity mirrors49
Long load storage50
Hood51
Opening the trunk52
Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack53
Securing cargo, Avoiding battery drain54
pg. 40 Storage compartments
WARNING!
Packages on the rear window shelf can obscure vision and may become dangerous projectiles in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident.
ProCarManuals.com
Page 42 of 89
2 0 0 0
VOLVO C70
Chapter 6 - In case of an emergency
pg. 81 In case of an emergency
Even if you maintain your car in good running condition, there is always the possibility that something might go wrong
and prevent you from driving, such as a punctured tire, blown fuse or bulb, etc. For additional information, see section
"ON CALL Road Assistance".
Wheel changing
82-83
Spare tire84
Replacing bulbs85-90
Replacing fuses91-93
Installation of accessories94
Replacing wiper blades95-96
In case of emergency97
pg. 82 Wheel changing
Changing a wheel
ProCarManuals.com
Page 43 of 89

The spare wheel is located under the carpet on the trunk floor. The jack and crank are secured in the wheel recess.
· Engage the parking brake.
· Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic) or in Reverse (manual).
· With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts 1/2 1 turn. Turn the bolts
counterclocKWise to loosen.
· Fold out the crank handle on the jack by pressing the knob on the handle downward. To attach the jack, refer to the
illustration on the following page.
CAUTION: The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that
came with the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
NOTE: To avoid excessive wear and the necessity of rebalancing, mark and reinstall wheels in the same location and
position as before removal. To lessen the chance of imbalance, each wheel hub is equipped with a guide stud to ensure
that a removed wheel can be reinstalled in its original position (as when changing over to winter tires/wheels).
pg. 83 Wheel changing
There is a jack attachment located in the center on each side of the car. Position the jack on the bar in the attachment
as shown in illustration above and crank while simultaneously guiding the base of the jack to the ground. The base of
the jack must be flat on a level, firm, non-slippery surface. Before raising the car, check that the jack is still
correctly positioned in the attachment. Raise the vehicle until both wheels on the side of the car where the jack is
attached are lifted off the ground. Unscrew the wheel bolts completely and carefully remove the wheel so as not to
damage the thread on the studs.
Installing the wheel
Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and
hub. Lift the wheel and place it on the hub. Make sure that you align the wheel with the guide stud on the wheel hub
prior to installation. Install the wheel bolts crosswise (see illustration) and tighten by turning lightly clocKWise. Lower
the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the bolts to 100 ft. lbs. (136 Nm). Install the wheel cap (where
applicable).
ProCarManuals.com
Page 44 of 89

WARNING!
· The jack's attachment must engage the bar in the jack attachment (A). The car's weight must not rest on the jack
attachment (B).
· Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
· Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a car supported by a jack.
· Use the jack intended for the car when replacing a wheel. For any other job, use stands to support the side of the
car being worked on. -
· Apply the parking brake, select position P (automatic transmission) or Reverse gear (manual transmission).
· Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
· The jack should be kept well-greased.
CAUTION : Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts must be observed. The wheel bolts should never be greased or
lubricated. The extended, chromed wheel bolts must not be used with steel rims, as they make it impossible to fit the
hub caps.
Correct tightening order for wheel bolts
pg. 84 Spare tire
Temporary Spare (certain models)
The spare tire in your car is called a "Temporary Spare". It has the following designation: T125/90R15.
Recommended tire pressure (see decal on fuel filler flap) should be maintained irrespective of which position on the
car the Temporary Spare tire is used on.
In the event of damage to this tire, a new one can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.
ProCarManuals.com
Page 45 of 89

CAUTION: The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that
came with the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
WARNING!
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire other than as a temporary replacement for a
punctured tire. In other words, it must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire. Roadholding, etc., may be
affected with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not, therefore, exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
pg. 85 Replacing bulbs
Parking light/direction indicator
1. From the front of the car, use a screwdriver to press down on the silver catch (located in the space between the
inside of the fender and the headlight unit) to release the lamp housing from the front fender.
2. Turn the bulb holder 1/4 turn clocKWise (viewed from the front) and withdraw it from the from the lamp housing.
Leave the connector with its wires in the bulb holder.
4. Remove the bulb from the holder by pulling it straight out.
5. Press a new bulb into the holder and reinstall the unit in the reverse order.
ProCarManuals.com
Page 57 of 89

Brakes
Inspect brake pads, replace components as necessary I II II I I I II I
Brake fluid level
2 - check
I I I I I I
Steering/suspension
Tires
3, check pressure, wear and condition I
I II II I I I II I
Check power steering fluid level I I I I I
Body
Power antenna (clean) L L L L L L
Trunk/hood, hinges and latches L L L
Cabin air filter (see page 111)
R R R R R R
1) Replace at 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
2) Brake fluid should be changed at owner request every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid
should be replaced once a year or every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard
conditions (mountain driving, etc.).
3) Rotate tires at owner request.
The following items should be checked weekly by the driver (it takes only a few minutes):
Engine oil level, brake fluid level, radiator coolant level, operation of all lights, horns, windshield wipers, tire
pressure (all five tires), windshield washer fluid level
The following should also be carried out at regular intervals:
Washing (check all drain holes), polishing, cleaning
pg. 110 Servicing
Hoisting the car
If a garage jack is used to lift the car, the two jack attachments points should be used. They are specially reinforced to
bear the weight of the car. A garage jack can also be placed under the front of the engine support frame and under the
reinforced plate in the spare wheel well. Take care not to damage the splash guard under the engine. Ensure that the
jack is positioned so that the car cannot slide off it. Always use axle stands or similar structures.
If a twopost hoist is used to lift the car, the front lift arm pads should be positioned under the rear engine frame
ProCarManuals.com
Page 64 of 89

Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Powerassisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Toe-in measured on the wheel rims: 2.4 mm +/ 0.7 mm
Toe-in measured on tire sides: 2.9 +/ 0.9 mm
Rear suspension
Deltalink individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Toe-in measured on the tire sides: 4° +/ 10°
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 125 Specifications
Power transmission
Manual transmission: M 56 H
Singledisc dry plate clutch. Allsynchromesh on all gears including reverse; integrated final drive. Operation via a floor
mounted gear lever.Final drive ratio 4.00:1
Reduction ratios
1st gear 3.07:1
2nd gear 1.77:1
3rd gear 1.19:1
4th gear 0.87:1
5th gear 0.70:1
Reverse 2.99:1
Automatic transmission: AW 5050 LE and AW 50-42 LE
4 or 5speed automatic electronically controlled gearbox comprising a hydraulic torque converter with a lockup
function; planetary gear, integrated final drive.
Operation via a floor mounted gear selector lever. Drive shafts with symmetrical joint location. Overdrive. Final drive ratio 2.76:1 (Turbocharged models: 2.56:1)
Reduction ratios AW5 AW4
1st gear 4.77:1 3.61:1
2nd gear 2.10:1 2.06:1
3rd gear 1.96:1 1.37:1
4th gear 1.32:1 0.98:1
ProCarManuals.com
Page 84 of 89
General information182
SC813130
SC-816143
SC-900/901159
Radio Data System - RDS164
Reading lights49
Rear (side) windows - opening37
Rear fog light17,22
Rear suspension124
Rear window demister23
Rear/side-view mirrors48
Refueling57
Remote control (central locking system)43
Remote keyless entry system43
Replacing bulbs86,87,88,89,90
Replacing fuses91
Reporting safety defects13
Roadholding67
Roof rails/racks67
S
Safety defects - reporting13
Seat belt maintenance13
Seat belts2,3,11
Automatic Locking Retractor11
Emergency Locking Retractor11
Seat belts - cleaning104
Seats46
Seats - heated30
Securing cargo54
Service reminder indicator17,19
Servicing110,111,112
Shift lock59
Shiftlock61,63
Shiftlock release (override)97
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)8
Side-view mirrors - heated23
SIPS8
Snow chains77
Snow tires77
Spare tire84
Spare tire (sedan)53
Spark plugs124
Spark plugs - replacing124
Specifications121
ProCarManuals.com