2002 VOLVO C70 towing

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VOLVO
C70 Coupe & Convertible
Chapter 4 - Starting and driving
pg. 63 Starting and driving
Page
Fuel requirements, Refueling 64
Driving economy67
Starting the engine68
Manual transmission69
Automatic transmission70
Points to remember72
Roof/trunk-mounted luggage racks74
Emergency towing75
Vehicle towing information76
Jump starting77
Brake/Stability systems78-79
Trailer towing80
Winter driving81
pg. 64 Fuel requirements
NOTE ENGINE OIL:
Although some oil consumption occurs during normal engine operation, more oil is consumed when the engine is new
as the internal parts generate higher friction while wearingin to each other. From the time the engine is new until the
first service is performed, the oil consumption could be higher than normal. For this reason, it is especially
important to check the oil every time you refuel your car during this period. See page 120.
In general, the rate of oil consumption depends on such factors as: engine temperature, length of trip, driving
conditions, oil viscosity and quality, engine speed and acceleration/deceleration.
Checking your engine oil level each time the car is refueled is one of the most important items you can perform to
help keep your car in good running order.
Manual transmission
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Never use P while the car is in motion.
The parking brake should be set whenever the car is parked.
The gear selector is mechanically locked in the P position (SHIFTLOCK). To release the gear selector from this
position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be
depressed.WARNING! Never leave the car unattended when the engine is running. If, by mistake, the gear selector is moved
from P, the car may start moving.
R (Reverse)
Never engage R while the car is moving forward.
N (Neutral)
Neutral - no gear engaged. Use the parking brake.
D (Drive)
D is the normal driving position and should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. The car should
not be moving when shifting from R to the D position.
4 (Intermediate gear)
The transmission will shift automatically between gears 4, 3, 2 or 1 from this position. The transmission cannot shift
up to (D) from fourth gear.
3 (Intermediate gear)
The transmission will shift automatically between gears 3, 2 and 1 from this position. The transmission cannot shift
up to fourth gear of (D)rive from third gear.
L (Low gear)
The transmission is locked in gears 1 and 2 when the selector is in this position.
NOTE:
Gears 4, 3, or 1 can be used if you are driving in a mountainous area, towing a trailer or to increase engine braking
effect.
The transmission has a built-in limiter designed to help prevent excessive engine speeds (high rpm) when gears 4, 3
or L are selected.
Automatic transmission - adaptive control system
The automatic transmission is controlled by an adaptive guidance system that constantly monitors the way in which the
transmission functions. It senses and adapts each gear shift for optimal performance. The system also monitors your
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C70 Convertible
(B5234T3)765 lbs (347 kg)350 kg
(B5254T) 795 lbs (361 kg)360 kg
Curb weight
C70 Coupe 3305-3405 lbs (1499-1544 kg)1500-1545 kg
C70 Convertible 3590-3685 lbs (1628-1671 kg)1630-1675 kg
Permissible axle weight, front
C70 Coupe
(Aut.) 2360 lbs (1070 kg)1070 kg
(Man.) 2310 lbs (1048 kg)1050 kg
C70 Convertible
(Aut.) 2440 lbs (1107 kg)1110 kg
(Man.) 2400 lbs (1089 kg)1090 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear
C70 Coupe 1940 lbs (880 kg)880 kg
C70 Convertible 2140 lbs (970 kg)970 kg
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of
the vehicle must not be exceeded.
* The max permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.
** See also section "Trailer towing"
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
pg. 136 On Call Road Assistance
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year On Call Roadside Assistance program.. Additional information, features, and
benefits are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment.
If you have misplaced your package, dial:
In the U.S.A.
1-800-63-VOLVO (1-800-638-6586)
In Canada:
1-800-263-0475
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Electrically operated front seats50
Electrically operated sun roof43
Electrically operated windows38, 39
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)79
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)79
Emergency towing75, 76
Emergency warning flashers25
Engine131
Engine air filter117
Engine compartment125
Engine oil120, 121,130
Engine oil - checking/changing120
Engine oil pressure19
Exterior courtesy lights22
F
Fog light - rear19
,24
Fog lights - front24
Front courtesy lights54
Front fog lights24
Front seats50
Front seats - heated32
Front seats - memory function50
Fuel filter117
Fuel gauge18
Fuel level19
Fuel requirements64, 65
Fuel system117, 132
Fuel tank cover - opening40, 66
opening manually105, 106
Fuses99, 101, 102
Fuses - replacing99
G
Gas tank cover - opening40
, 66
opening manually105, 106
Generator19, 134
H
Hand brake32
Handling72
Hazard warning flashers25
Headlight wiper blades - replacing104
Headlights22
Heated front seats32
Heated side-view mirrors25
Heating37
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Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)8
Side-view mirrors - heated25
SIPS8
Snow chains85
Snow tires85
Spare tire92
Spare tire (sedan)60
Spark plugs132
Speakers (rear seat) - turning on/off39
Specifications129
SRS5,6,7
SRS diagnostic system21
SRS warning light5,19, 21
Stability and Traction Control (STC)21, 25, 79
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)46
Starting the engine68
Steering wheel adjustment34
Steering wheel lock23
Storage compartments42
Studded tires85
Sun roof25, 43
T
Tachometer18
Temperature gauge18
Temporary spare tire92
Three-way catalytic converter127
Timing belt117
Tire pressure86
Tire rotation86
Tires - changing90
Towing75, 76
Towing a trailer80
Towing the car76
Trailer towing80
Trip computer25, 28, 29, 30
Trip odometer18
Trunk - opening from the inside59
Trunk - opening/locking59
Trunk light60
Trunk -mounted luggage racks74
Turn signals19,22
U
Uniform tire quality grading87
Upholstery - cleaning112
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