2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE service

2007 Volvo C70
NOTE
If a message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip computer, thi\
s message must be read before you can
access the trip computer
54 02 Instruments and controls
Information display
Message Meaning
STOP SAFELY Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent t\
he risk of
serious damage.
STOP ENGINE Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent t\
he risk of
serious damage.
SERVICE URGENT Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for in\
spection
immediately.
SEE MANUAL Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact\
a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
SERVICE REQUIRED Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for in\
spection
as soon as possible (but preferably before the next scheduled maintenan\
ce
service).
TIME FOR REGULAR
SERVICE This message is affected by the number of miles/km driven, by the number\
of
months, or by the number of engine hours since the service reminder was \
reset
at the most recent regularly scheduled service.
REMINDER CHECK OIL
LEVEL Check the oil level when this message is displayed. See
page 191.
DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF The stability system's spin control function has been turned off. See
page 138
for details.
55 02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
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In warm weather, a small amount of water may accumulate under the car wh\
en it has been parked. This
water is condensation from the A/C system and is normal.
Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of \
snow.
Climate control maintenance
Special tools and equipment are required to maintain and carry out repai\
rs on the climate system. Work of
this type should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service t\
echnician.
Refrigerant
Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your c\
ar contains a CFC-free
refrigerant - R134a. This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. Th\
e system contains 1.2 lbs (530 g)
R134a (HFC 134a), and uses PAG oil.
Passenger compartment filter
Replace the cabin air filter with a new one at the recommended intervals\
. Please refer to your Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet, or consult your Volvo retailer \
for these intervals. The filter
should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditi\
ons. The filter cannot be cleaned
and therefore should always be replaced with a new one.
NOTE
There are different types of cabin air filters. Ensure that the correct \
type is
installed.
Display
The display above the climate control panel shows the climate settings t\
hat have been made.
Personal settings
There are two functions in the climate system that can be set to your pr\
eferences:
l Blower speed to Auto mode (models with ECC only).
l Timer controlled recirculation of the air in the passenger compartment.
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l See the section "Before raising or lowering the power retractable hard t\
op" on page 92 before
operating the power retractable hard top.
l Never pull the release wire for the power retractable hard top's hydraul\
ic system that is located under
the rear seat cushion. This wire is only intended for use by qualified s\
ervice personnel. Pulling this wire
could lead to:
l High risk of being injured by the power retractable hard top mechanism. \
l Unexpected movement of the hard top, or the hard top or the trunk could \
inadvertently open.
l The retractable hard top can be damaged.
Power retractable hard top-related text messages
l PRESS BRAKE TO OPERATE ROOF
Press the brake pedal to operate the retractable hard top.
l CLOSE TRUNK FOR ROOF OPERATION
The trunk is open and must be closed before operating the power retracta\
ble hard top.
l CLOSE TRUNK SEP. FOR ROOF OPERAT
The trunk divider (see
page 93 for more
95 04 Interior
Power retractable hard top
information) must be closed before operating the power retractable hard\
top.
l LOW BATTERY FOR ROOF OPERATION
The battery's charge is too low to operate the power retractable hard to\
p. In this case, the top can only be
raised. Start the engine, or if necessary, have the battery charged befo\
re operating the top.
l ROOF NOT LOCKED
The power retractable hard top is not fully up or down. Press and hold d\
own the respective button again to
complete the operation.
l TEMP LIMITS ROOF OPERATION
The power retractable hard top mechanism has overheated, or the ambient \
temperature is below 14° F (-
10° C). If the mechanism has overheated, wait for approximately 5 mi\
nutes (the message in the
information display will disappear) and try to lower or raise the top a\
gain.
If a fault in the power retractable hard top mechanism occurs, the follo\
wing messages will be displayed:
l ROOF FAILURE SERVICE REQUIRED
The power retractable hard top cannot be operated. Contact an authorized\
Volvo retailer or service
technician. If the top is down in this situation, a cover for the vehicl\
e is provided in the trunk. See
page 96
for more information.
l ROOF FAILURE SEE MANUAL
The power retractable hard top must be operated according to the followi\
ng instructions.
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2. Turn the key blade one-quarter turn counter-clockwise to lock the dri\
ver's door.
NOTE
This does not arm the alarm or lock the
trunk.
112 05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
Valet locking
Valet or service locking
By utilizing the remote control with the key blade removed, the valet lo\
cking feature enables you to block access to the trunk and
glove compartment for e.g., valet parking or when the car is brought to \
the retailer for service.
Locking points
A. Doors
B. Steering wheel lock
C. Glove compartment
D. Compartments in door panels
E. Ski hatch
F. Trunk
With the valet locking function activated:
l The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked
l The engine can be started
l Locking points C, D, E, and F cannot be unlocked with the remote control\
.
Activating the valet locking function
The first stages of opening the power retractable hard top offer tempora\
ry access to the contents of the trunk. Therefore, before
activating valet locking, the power retractable hard top must be up and \
the trunk divider must be open (up), see
page 93. This makes
it impossible to operate the power retractable hard top.
1. Remove the key blade from the remote control.
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2. Turn the key blade 180° clockwise in the glove compartment lock to\
lock
113 05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
points C, D, E, and F and disconnect these points from the central locki\
ng system (a message appears in the information display).
3. Give the parking attendant or service personnel only the remote contr\
ol (with the key blade removed).
Deactivating the valet locking function
Turn the key blade 180° counterclockwise in the glove compartment loc\
k to deactivate valet locking.
See
page 115 for information on locking the glove compartment normally.
114 05 Locks and alarm
Locking and unlocking
Locking/unlocking the car from the inside
The switches near the door opening handles on the driver's and passenger\
's doors can be used to lock or unlock both doors and the
trunk, and to set the alarm.
Unlocking
l Press in the upper section in the lock button. A long press (at least t\
wo seconds) also opens all the side windows.
Locking
l Press in the lower section of the lock button.
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CAUTION
l Engine damage will occur if water is drawn into the air cleaner.
l If the vehicle is driven through water deeper than 9 in (25 cm), water\
may enter the differential and
the transmission. This reduces the oil's lubricating capacity and may sh\
orten the service life of these
components.
l Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water up to the door sills longer t\
han absolutely necessary. This
could result in electrical malfunctions.
l If the engine has been stopped while the car is in water, do not attempt\
to restart the engine. Have the
car towed out of the water.
Cold weather precautions
If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, t\
he following advice is worth
noting:
l Make sure that the engine coolant contains 50 percent antifreeze. Any ot\
her mixture will reduce freeze
protection. This gives protection against freezing down to - 31°F (-\
35°C). See section "Coolant". The use
of "recycled" antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different types of an\
tifreeze must not be mixed.
l Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's r\
adiator. Your Volvo retailer
stocks plenty of Volvo engine coolant to help protect your vehicle durin\
g cold weather.
l Try to keep the fuel tank well filled - this prevents the formation of c\
ondensation in the tank. In
addition, in extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add f\
uel line de-icer before refueling.
l The viscosity of the engine oil is important. Oil with low viscosity (t\
hinner oil) improves cold-weather
starting as well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine is warm\
ing up. For winter use, 5W-30
oil, particularly the synthetic type
1, is recommended. Be sure to use good quality oil but do not use cold-
weather oil for hard driving or in warm weather. See
page 239 for more information.
l The load placed on the battery is greater during the winter since the wi\
ndshield wipers, lighting, etc. are
used more often. Moreover, the capacity of the battery decreases as the \
temperature drops. In very cold
weather, a poorly charged battery can freeze and be damaged. It is there\
fore advisable to check the state
of
1Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintena\
nce intervals except at owner request and
at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
124 06 Starting and driving
General information
charge more frequently and spray an antirust oil on the battery posts.
l Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter dri\
ving - see the chapter "Wheels
and tires."
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In demanding driving conditions, such as operating the vehicle in hot we\
ather, towing a trailer, or driving
for extended periods at higher altitudes than normal, it may be advisabl\
e to switch to higher octane fuel
(91 or higher) or to change gasoline brands to fully utilize your engi\
ne's capacity, and for the smoothest
possible operation.
NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or changing gasoline brands, it may\
be necessary to fill the tank
more than once before a difference in engine operation is noticeable.
Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives)
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline to control engine deposit\
s. Detergent gasoline is
effective in keeping injectors and intake valves clean. Consistent use o\
f deposit control gasolines will help
ensure good drivability and fuel economy. If you are not sure whether th\
e gasoline contains deposit
control additives, check with the service station operator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of store-bought fuel injector cleaning \
additives.
Unleaded fuel
Each Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter and must use only unleade\
d gasoline. U.S. and Canadian
regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be labelled \
"UNLEADED". Only these
pumps have nozzles which fit your vehicle's filler inlet. It is unlawful\
to dispense leaded fuel into a
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vehicle labelled "unleaded gasoline only". Leaded gasoline damages the t\
hree-way catalytic converter and
the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated use of leaded gasoline will le\
ssen the effectiveness of the
126 06 Starting and driving
Fuel requirements
emission control system and could result in loss of emission warranty co\
verage. State and local vehicle
inspection programs will make detection of misfueling easier, possibly r\
esulting in emission test failure
for misfueled vehicles.
NOTE
Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive ca\
lled methyl-
cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, \
your Emission Control System
performance may be affected, and the Check Engine Light (malfunction in\
dicator lamp) located on your
instrument panel may light. If this occurs, please return your vehicle t\
o an authorized Volvo retailer for
maintenance.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usua\
lly alcohols or ethers. In some
areas, state or local laws require that the service pump be marked indic\
ating use of alcohols or ethers.
However, there are areas in which the pumps are unmarked. If you are not\
sure whether there is alcohol or
ethers in the gasoline you buy, check with the service station operator.\
To meet seasonal air quality
standards, some areas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel. Volvo allows\
the use of the following
"oxygenated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed on this page must\
still be met. Alcohol - Ethanol:
Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanol may al\
so be referred to as Ethyl
alcohol, or "Gasohol". Ethers - MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE ma\
y be used.
Fuel Formulations
Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor, and do not \
use lead additives. Besides
damaging the exhaust emission control systems on your vehicle, lead has \
been strongly linked to certain
forms of cancer. Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. Unburned benze\
ne has been strongly linked to
certain forms of cancer. If you live in an area where you must fill your\
own gas tank, take precautions.
These may include:
l standing upwind away from the filler nozzle while refueling
l refueling only at gas stations with vapor recovery systems that fully se\
al the mouth of the filler neck
during refueling
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