2006 VOLVO C70 tires

Temporarily repairing a flat tire
Before using the tire sealing system, observe the following:
WARNING!
Never leave the tire sealing system unattended when it is operating.
Keep the tire sealing system kit away from children.
The vehicle's engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used to avoid battery drain. Therefore, be
sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated place before using the system.
Be sure the vehicle is parked safely off the road and away from moving traffic.
Apply the parking brake.
Do not remove any foreign objects (nails, etc.) from the tire.
Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two stages.
In the first stage, the hole is sealed by pumping sealing compound into the tire. The car is then driven a short
distance to distribute the sealing compound in the tire.
In the second stage, the tire's inflation pressure is checked and adjusted if necessary.
Stage 1: Sealing the hole
Peel off the speed limit sticker (1) and affix it to the steering wheel hub where it will be clearly visible to the driver.
Ensure that the orange switch (2) is in position 0 (the 0 side of the switch should be pressed down).
Pull out the electrical wire (5) and hose (4) from the side compartment (3).
Remove the valve cap from the tire's inflation valve and screw the hose connector onto the valve as tightly as
possible by hand.
Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehicle.
Release the safety catch (6) and turn the orange colored section of the sealing kit (7), which holds the sealing
compound container, 90 degrees until it clicks into the vertical position.
Start the vehicle's engine.
Start the tire sealing system's compressor by pressing the switch (2) to position I.
NOTE: The air pressure gauge (9) will temporarily show an increase in pressure to approximately 88 psi (6 bar) while
the sealing compound is being pumped into the tire. The pressure should return to a normal level after approximately
one minute.
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WARNING!
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Contact with the sealing compound may cause skin irritation. If contact occurs, wash the affected area immediately
with soap and water.
Never stand next to the tire being inflated when the compressor is in operation. If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the
tire, switch off the compressor immediately. If there is visible damage to the sidewall or the rim, the tire cannot be
repaired. The vehicle should not be driven if this occurs. Contact a towing service or Volvo On Call Roadside
Assistance if applicable.
Within seven minutes, inflate the tire to between 22 - 50 psi (1.8 - 3.5 bar). Switch off the compressor briefly to get a
clear reading from the pressure gauge (9).
CAUTION!
If the pressure remains below 22 psi (1.8 bar) after approximately seven minutes, turn off the compressor. In this
case, the hole is too large to be sealed and the vehicle should not be driven.
Disconnect the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket.
Unscrew the hose from the tire's inflation valve and reinstall the valve cap.
Fold down the orange section of the tire sealing system to its original (horizontal) position and press the safety catch
into place.
Safely stow the tire sealing system kit in a convenient place as it will soon be used again to check the tire's inflation
pressure.
Immediately drive the vehicle for approximately 2 miles (3 km) to distribute the sealing compound in the tire.
WARNING!
If heavy vibrations, unsteady steering behavior, or noises should occur while driving, reduce speed and park the car
in a safe place. Recheck the tire for bumps, cracks, or other visible damage, and recheck its inflation pressure. If the
pressure is below 16 psi (1.3 bar), do not continue driving. Have the vehicle towed to a workshop or Volvo retailer.
Stage 2: Checking inflation pressure
Park the car in a safe place.
Ensure that the orange switch (2) is in position 0 (the 0 side of the switch should be pressed down).
Remove the valve cap from the tire's inflation valve and screw the hose connector onto the valve as tightly as
possible by hand.
Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehicle.
Start the vehicle's engine.
Check the tire's inflation pressure on the gauge (9).
NOTE: In dark conditions, switching on the tire sealing system's compressor will illuminate the pressure gauge.
Inflate the tire to the correct pressure as indicated in the tire inflation tables on page 116. If the tire needs to be
inflated, start the tire sealing system's compressor. If necessary, release air from the tire by pressing the vent button (8).
Turn off the compressor (press switch 2 to the 0 position) when the correct inflation pressure has been reached.
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CAUTION!
The compressor should not be used for more than ten minutes at a time to avoid overheating.
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Unscrew the hose from the tire's inflation valve and reinstall the valve cap.
Disconnect the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket.
Return the hose and electrical wire to the compartment on the side of the unit.
NOTE: When the tire sealing system has been used to seal a flat tire, the tank containing the sealing compound, and
the hose must be replaced. See the instructions on the following page. Contact a Volvo retailer for replacement parts.
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CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional Tire Pressure Monitoring System (see page 117
), the use of the sealing
compound may lead to incorrect tire pressure readings or in rare cases, damage to the tire pressure sensor. Use the
tire sealing system to check and adjust the damaged tire's pressure.
After use, return the tire sealing system to its storage compartment behind the ski hatch in the center of the rear seat
backrest.
WARNING!
If you interrupt your trip for more than one hour, check the inflation pressure in the damaged tire again before
continuing. See the section "Stage 2: Checking inflation pressure" on page 143
.
Replacing the sealing compound container
The sealing compound container must be replaced if:
the tire sealing system has been used to repair a tire the container's expiration date has passed (see the date on decal
1).
After use, the container (6), its retaining bracket (9), and the hose (10) must be replaced. Please consult your Volvo
retailer for replacement parts.
See also the safety regulations on the bottom of the container.
WARNING!
Be sure that the compressor is not connected to a 12-volt socket while replacing the container.
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In accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations, the following list of warranties is provided.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty
Emission Design and Defect Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
These are the federal warranties; other warranties are provided as required by state/ provincial law. Refer to your
separate Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for detailed information concerning each of the warranties.
Periodic maintenance helps minimize emissions
Periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle running well. Your Warranty and Service Records Information
booklet provides a comprehensive periodic maintenance schedule up to 150,000 miles (240,000 km) of vehicle
maintenance. The schedule includes components that affect vehicle emissions. This page describes some of the
emission-related components.
Vehicle Event Data (Black Box)
Your vehicle's driving and safety systems employ computers that monitor, and share with each other, information
about your vehicle's operation. One or more of these computers may store what they monitor, either during normal
vehicle operation or in a crash or near-crash event. Stored information may be read and used by:
Volvo Car Corporation
service and repair facilities
law enforcement or government agencies
others who may assert a legal right to know, or who obtain your consent to know such information.
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Maintaining your car
Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your vehicle's Warranty and Service Records
Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Each time the car is refueled:
Check the engine oil level
Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and tail lights
Monthly:
Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
Check that engine coolant and other fluid levels are between the indicated "min" and "max" markings.
Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and soft paper towels.
Wipe driver information displays with a soft cloth.
Visually inspect battery terminals for corrosion. Corrosion may indicate a loose terminal connector, or a battery near
the end of its useful service life. Consult your Volvo retailer for additional information.
As needed:
Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup of dirt, and corrosion that
can be caused by salt residues.
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SEE MANUAL37
SERVICE REQUIRED37
Shiftlock2
Shiftlock override110
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags21
Side marker light, replacing167
Sockets, 12 volt47
Spare tire138
Speedometer32
Spin control - SC113
SRS warning light35
Stability system113, 114
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)86
Starting the car105
Station formats180
Steering wheel adjustment46
Steering wheel lock104
Stone chips, paint touch-up151
STOP ENGINE37
STOP SAFELY37
Storage compartments79
Storing wheels and tires126
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Tachometer32
Tail light bulb holder, removing168
Technician certification195
Temperature gauge32
Temporary cover75
Temporary spare tire138
Three-way catalytic converter194
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE37
Tire inflation pressure tables130
Tire rotation137
Tires, changing138
Tires, general information126
Tires, storing126
Traction control - TC113
Transmission, automatic108
Tread wear indicator127
Trip computer41
Trip odometer32
Trunk, loading82
Trunk divider71
Trunk lighting, replacing169
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