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The lamp will light up when the Winter/Wet starting mode is engaged or if gears "4,3" 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.
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.
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VOLVO C70
Chapter 9 - Specifications
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Specifications
This chapter contains facts and figures pertaining to the technical specifications of your car. Oil/fluids specifications
120
Engine specifications121
Cooling/fuel/distributor ignition systems122
Front/rear suspensions122
Transmission, Capacities, Vehicle loading123
Electrical system/bulbs124
Dimensions and weights125
Service manuals, Road assistance126
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Oil quality
Engine Oil
Meeting or exceeding ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/CF, and SJ/Energy Conserving.
Oil additives must not be used unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.
Engine oil Quality:
Meeting or exceeding ILSAC specification GF-2, including
ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/CF, and SJ/Energy Conserving. Capacity (incl. filter)
: 6.1
US qts. (5.8 liters)*
Automatic
transmission
fluid Quality:
AW5: Only Volvo gearbox oil (1161540-8). Do not mix with
other oils. Capacity:
8 US qts. (7.6
liters)
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transmission
fluidQuality:
Volvo synthetic gearbox oil 1161423Capacity: 2.2 US qts. (2.1
liters)
Power steering
fluid Quality:
ATF Capacity:
0.95 US qts.
(0.9 liters)
Brake fluid Quality: DOT 4+ Capacity:
0.64 US qts.
(0.6 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Engine
Liquid-cooled gasoline, 5cylinder, inline engine. Aluminum alloy cylinder block with castiron cylinder liners cast
directly into the block. Aluminum alloy cylinder head with double overhead camshafts and separate intake and outlet
channels.
Engine lubrication is provided by an eccentric pump driven from the crankshaft. Fullflow type oil filter. Exhaust
emission control is accomplished by multiport fuel injection, heated oxygen sensor(s) and threeway catalytic converter.
Designation: Volvo B 5234 T3 Designation:Volvo B 5244 T
Output 236 hp at 5400 rpm (176 kW/90 rps) Output190 hp at 5100 rpm (142 kW/85 rps)
Max. torque 243 ft. lbs. at 24005100 rpm (330
Nm/4592 rps) Max. torque199 ft. lbs. at 1600-5000 rpm (270
Nm/27-83 rps)
Number of
cylinders 5 Number of
cylinders5
Bore 3.19" (81 mm) Bore3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm) Stroke3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.3 liters Displacement2.4 liters
Compression
ratio 8.5:1 Compression
ratio9.0:1
Number of
valves 20 Number of
valves20
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat begins to open at 180° F (87° C)
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All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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 50-50 LE
5-speed 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
1st gear 4.77:1
2nd gear 2.10:1
3rd gear 1.96:1
4th gear 1.32:1
5th gear 1.02:1
Reverse 3.23:1
Capacities
Fuel tank 17.9 US gal. (68 liters)
Cooling system 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)
Engine oil (incl. filter) 6.1 US qts. ( 5.8 liters) *
Automatic transmission 2 US gals (7.6 liters)
Manual transmission 2.2 US qts. (2.1 liters)
Power steering fluid 0.8 US qts (0.8 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir 4.7 US qts. (4.5 liters)
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