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Doors and locks
Your car is equipped with a central locking system. The key, used on the driver's door, the remote control or central
locking button, will lock/unlock both doors and the trunk.
· Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door only.
· Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock both doors and the trunk.
One turn with the key towards lock in the drivers door locks both doors and the trunk.
· Use the switch on the front door armrests to lock/unlock the car from the inside.
Check the action of the button on the other door to verify its function (lock/ unlock).
WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to the occupants of the car in the event of an
accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks").
NOTE :
· If a door is not closed completely, the courtesy lights will stay on and a chime will sound until the door is closed.
· As an added anti-theft measure, new keys have been developed which may take slightly longer to copy or replace if
the original keys are misplaced. Duplicate keys may be ordered from your Volvo retailer.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transmitter and receiver (transponder). The code in the key is
transmitted to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code stored in the start inhibitor module.
The car can only be started if a properly coded key is used.
If you misplace a key, take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer. The existing code in the start inhibitor
module and all the keys will be erased as an antitheft measure and a new code will be programmed in.
NOTE:
Not more than one of the keys for your car should be kept on the same key ring. This could cause conflicting signals to
be transmitted to the ignition switch, making it impossible to start the car.
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(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
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 I
Body
Power antenna (clean) L L L L L L
Trunk/hood, hinges and latches L L L L
Cabin air filter (see page 109)
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. 108 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.
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Brake/clutch system0.6 US qts (0.6 liters)
Vehicle loading
The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire
information label. The label is located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The label lists both tire and vehicle design
limits. Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure
resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 124 Specifications
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltagecontrolled generator. Singlewire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.
Battery
Voltage 12 Volt
Capacity 520 A/100 min
(certain markets) 420 A/75 min
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of
correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter.
Generator
Rated output 1400 W
Max. current 100 A
Bulbs
Bulb US no.Power SocketNo/bulbs
Headlights
High beam H755W -2
Low beam H755W -2
Front parking lights/turn signals 3357NA30/7W/30/2.2cp W 2.5 x 15q2
Turn signals, rear -21W BAU 152
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Side direction indicators-5W W 2.1x9.5 d2
Tail lights 675W/4cp BA 15 s4
Brake lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s2
Backup lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s2
Rear fog light 115621W/32cp BA 15 s1
Front fog lights H155 W P14.5s2
License plate light -5 W W 2.1x9.5d2
Door open warning light -3 W W 2.1x9.5d4
Door step courtesy lights -5W W 2.1x9.5d2
Trunk light -10 W SV 8.51
Glove compartment light -2 W BA 9s1
Vanity mirror lights -1.2 W -2
Instrument lighting -3 W W 2.1x9.5d3
Illumination, control panel -1.2 W W 2x4.6 d
gear selector (auto matic trans.) -1.2 W W 2x4.6d1
rear ashtray -1.2 W W 2x4.6d1
Instrument warning/indicator lights -1.2 W W 2x4.6d-
Front courtesy lights -5 W BA 9s2
Rear reading lights -5 W BA 9s2
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 125 Specifications
Dimensions and weights - Volvo C 70
Length 185.8 in. (472 cm)
Width 71.7 in. (182 cm)
Height 55.1 in. (140 cm)
Wheelbase 104.7 in. (266 cm)
Track, front 59.8 in. (151.8 cm)
Track, rear 59.7 in. (151.6 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) 39 ft. (11.9 m)
Cargo capacity 13.1 cu. ft. (0.37m
3)
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of
the vehicle must not be exceeded.
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Incorrect code
If an incorrect code has been entered "rPt" is displayed. Enter the correct code.
After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain locked for two hours. "OFF" is displayed.
During this waiting period:
· the battery must be connected
· the ignition key must be turned to position I
· the unit must be turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain (please refer to page 24 for information on turning
the headlights off).
Enter the code again once this time has elapsed.
pg. 130 Radio SC -813
A - On/off switch
Push the button to switch on the radio. Press the button slightly longer to turn the radio off.
B - Volume control
Turn the button clockwise to increase the volume. The volume control is electronic and has no end stop.
C - Waveband selector
The desired waveband is set by pressing one of the waveband selector buttons. The frequency and waveband is shown
on the display.
NOTE: There are two FM wavebands and one AM waveband. This makes it possible to store 2 x 6 FM stations and 6
AM stations in memory.
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Bulb failure warning17,19
Bulbs124
C
Capacities123
Central locking button36
Chains (snow)75
Changing a wheel80
Child booster cushion12
Child Restraint Anchorages10
Child safety12
Clock16
Clock - resetting25
Clutch fluid114
Clutch interlock60
Coolant - checking/changing116
Coolant level sensor19
Coolant level warning light17
Cooling system64,122
Courtesy lights - exterior20
Courtesy lights - front49
Cruise control29
D
Daytime running lights24
Demister - rear window23
Dimensions125
Distributor ignition system122
Diversity antenna183
Doors and locks42
Driving economy58
Driving mode W62
E
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)72
ECC - Electronic Climate Control34,35
Electrical system64,124
Electrically heated front seats30
Electrically operated front seats46,47
Electrically operated sun roof41
Electrically-operated windows36
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)70
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)70
Emergency towing66
Emergency warning flashers23
Engine121
Engine compartment117
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Engine oil112,113,120
Engine oil - checking/changing112
Engine oil pressure17
Exterior courtesy lights20
F
Fog light - rear17
,22
Fog lights - front22
Front courtesy lights49
Front fog lights22
Front seats46
Front seats - heated30
Front seats - memory function46
Front suspension122
Fuel gauge16
Fuel level17
Fuel requirements56
Fuel system122
Fuel tank cover - opening37,57
opening manually95
Fuses89,90,91
Fuses - replacing89
G
Gas tank cover - opening37
,57
opening manually95
Generator17,124
Generator warning light18
H
Hand brake30
Handling65
Hazard warning flashers23
Headlight wiper blades - replacing94
Headlights20
Heated front seats30
Heated side-view mirrors23
Heating35
Heating and air conditioning33
High beams17
Hoisting the car108
HomeLink®184,185,186
Hood51
I
Ignition switch21
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)42
Instrument illumination22
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Instruments14,15
J
Jack53
,80,81
Jump starting68
K
Keyless entry system43
Keylock59
Keys42
Kick -down62
Kickdown62
L
Label information104
Lifting the car108
Locks42
Long load storage50
Lubrication111
Lumbar support46
M
Maintenance schedule106
Maintenance service105
Malfunction indicator lamp17,18
Manual transmission60,123
Manual transmission fluid120
Memory function - front seats46
Mirrors - rear/side view48
O
Occupant safety13
Octane rating57
Odometer16
Oil (engine)112,113,120
Oil pressure warning light18
On-call126
P
Paint touchup98
Parking brake17,30
Parking brake reminder light18
Parking lights20
Polishing101
Power seats46,47
Power steering fluid114,120
R
Radio
General information180
SC813128
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