2003 VOLVO C70 light

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.
Fault in ETC (Electronic Throttle Control system)
If this lamp comes on, there is a fault in the engine control system and driveability will be affected. Switch the ignition
off and then on again. If the light remains on, the system should be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer.
pg. 20 Headlights, Parking lights, Turn signals
Headlights and parking lights
All lights off *
Parking lights on *
Headlights and parking lights are on if starting (ignition ) switch is in positions I or II.
If the headlight switch is in the position
all lights will go out when the starting switch is switched off.
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With the headlight switch in position the parking lights will stay on (headlights off) with the daytime running light
screw (A) in position
.
The high beams can only be switched on if the headlight switch is in position
.
Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by moving the turn signal switch lever on the left side of steering
column towards the steering wheel.
* See page 26
for information on Daytime running lights.
Exterior courtesy lights
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the exterior courtesy lighting function:
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
The low beam headlights will now remain on for 30 seconds to light your way.
Turn signals
1 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn
signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The lever will return to the neutral position when released.
2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns.
3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will be on until the lever is released.
NOTE: A defective turn signal bulb will cause the turn signal indicator and remaining signal lights to flash more
rapidly than normal.
pg. 21 Windshield wipers/washers, Ignition switch
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Windshield wipers/washers
1 Intermittent wiper
With the switch in this position, the wipers will sweep approximately every seventh second.
2 "Single sweep" position:
The switch returns automatically when released.
3 Wipers, normal speed
4 Wipers, high speed
5 Windshield wiper/washer, headlight wiper/washer
The wipers will make 23 sweeps across the windshield and headlights (certain models) after the lever is released.
O Locked position: Remove the key to lock the steering wheel*
WARNING!
Never turn the key to position O while driving or when the car is being towed.
I Intermediate position**: Certain accessories, radio, etc. on, daytime running lights off.
II Drive position: Key position when engine is running.
III Starting position: Release the key when the engine starts. The key returns automatically to the Drive
position.
* On cars equipped with an automatic transmission the gear selector must also be in the (P)ark position.
** Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will increase battery drain.
Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock
If you find it difficult to insert the key in the ignition or to move the steering wheel, the steering wheel lock might be
under tension. Turn the wheel back and forth slightly to free the ignition key.
In order to reduce car theft, make sure the steering wheel lock is engaged before leaving the car.
A chime will sound if the starting key is left in the ignition lock and the front door on the driver's side is opened.
WARNING!
Never switch off the ignition (turn the ignition key to position 0) or remove the key from the ignition switch while
the car is in motion. This could cause the steering wheel to lock, which would make the car impossible to steer.
pg. 22 Instrument illumination, Fog lights
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1 - Instrument illumination
To increase the brightness: move the thumbwheel up.
To decrease the brightness: move the thumbwheel down.
2 - Rear fog light *
The rear fog light (located in the driver's side tail light cluster) is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and
should be used only when the atmospheric conditions, such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce the daytime or
night-time visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 ft (150 meters).
For the rear fog light to function, the low beam headlights must be switched on.
* By design, there is one rear fog light only, located in the driver's side tail light cluster.
3 - Front fog lights
The front fog lights, located in the front spoiler, will only function in combination with the low beam headlights.
4 - Space for optional equipment
5 - Space for optional equipment

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VOLVO C70
Chapter 3 - Body and interior
pg. 39 Body and interior
Page
Convertible top/wind deflector 40
Storage compartments42
Keys, doors and locks43
Remote keyless entry system44
Alarm45
Front seats47
Rear/side view mirrors50
Interior lights, Vanity mirrors52
Long load storage53
Hood54
Opening the trunk55
Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack56
Securing cargo, Avoiding battery drain57
pg. 40 Electrically operated convertible top
Electrically operated convertible top
Electrically operated convertible top
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To lower the convertible top:
Start the engine. The car must be at a standstill, the parking brake must be ON and the trunk must be closed
when raising/lowering the convertible top. The gear selector must be in position P (automatic transmission) or in
neutral (manual transmission).
Press and hold down the lower section of the control switch (an indicator lamp will light up and all four windows
will automatically be lowered slightly) until the convertible top is completely lowered. A chime will indicate when the
top is completely down and properly in place in the storage compartment. The windows can then be raised/lowered
with the "All windows" button on the driver's door.
"All windows" control button
To raise the convertible top:
Press and hold down the upper section of the control switch until the convertible top is completely raised. A chime
will indicate when the top is properly in position.
Check that the cover over the convertible top storage compartment closes completely.
Movement of the convertible top can be stopped at any time by releasing the control switch.
WARNING!
The convertible top must not be obstructed in any way when it is being raised or lowered.
The rear seat should not be occupied while the convertible top is being raised or lowered.
Anyone near the car should be well clear of the convertible top's moving parts before it is raised or lowered.
Children should never be allowed to play with the convertible top control switch.
CAUTION: If the cover over the convertible top storage space is not completely closed , the trunk lid should NOT be
opened to help avoid scratching the paint.
NOTE:
The electrically operated convertible top has an overload protecting circuit breaker that is activated when an object
blocks the top when it is in motion. If this occurs, remove the object and wait 20 seconds for the circuit breaker to reset
before trying to raise/lower the top again.
See page 102
for fault tracing information and instructions on manually raising the convertible top.
The trunk cannot be opened and the power windows/power antenna cannot be operated while the convertible top is
being raised/lowered.
pg. 41 Electrically operated convertible top, Wind deflector
CAUTION:
Be sure there is sufficient clearance above the car before raising/lowering the convertible top.
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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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following condition: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The key number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the keys. This tag should be separated from the key
ring and kept in a safe place.
pg. 44 Remote keyless entry system
Remote keyless entry system
Your car is equipped with a remote control transmitter. This transmitter uses a radio frequency which will allow
"keyless" entry into the passenger compartment or the trunk. You will be supplied with two coded key ring
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LED alarm status indicator
Alarm
The radio signal emitted from the transmitter, which is used to set/unset the alarm, is a "rolling code" signal. This
means that the signal is changed randomly for each transmission and is intended to help prevent unauthorized
recording of the code.
When armed (set), the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will set off
the alarm:
The hood is opened
The trunk is opened
A door is opened
The ignition switch is tampered with
The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor)
The battery is disconnected (if the car is equipped with the optional backup battery siren). The alarm will sound for
ten 30 second intervals, with a 5 second pause between intervals. This function cannot be interrupted.
Arming (setting) the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key in the driver's door or press the central lock
button on one of the doors with the door open. One long flash of the turn signals will confirm that the alarm is set.
Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote control or unlock the doors with the key.
Turning off (stopping) the alarm
If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote control or by unlocking the
driver's door with the key.
If the alarm is stopped with the remote control, this will be confirmed by two short flashes from the turn signals.
"Panic" function
In an emergency situation, this feature can be used to attract attention.
Activate the "panic" function by pressing the red panic button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds or by
pressing this button twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals will flash, the interior lights will go on and the alarm will
sound.
The function can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons on the remote control or will stop automatically after 25
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