2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE steering

2007 Volvo C70
pump's ability to supply the engine with an adequate supply of fuel.
Therefore, it is advisable to refuel as soon as possible when the needle\
nears the red zone, or when the
fuel warning light comes on.
1Models with All Wheel Drive have a tank volume of 15 US gallons (57 lit\
ers). Models with engine code 39 have
a fuel tank capacity of 14 US gallons (53 liters). This code is the 6t\
h and 7th digits from the left in your vehicle's
VIN number. See
page 235 for the location of the VIN plate.
CAUTION
l Do not refuel with the engine running1. Turn the ignition off or to position I. If the ignition is on, an
incorrect reading could occur in the fuel gauge
l After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until\
it clicks into place.
l Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Do not press the handle on the filler n\
ozzle more than one extra time.
Too much fuel in the tank in hot weather conditions can cause the fuel t\
o overflow. Overfilling could
also cause damage to the emission control systems.
l Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In addition to causing damage \
to the environment, gasolines
containing alcohol can cause damage to painted surfaces, which may not b\
e covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
l Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol)\
. This practice can result in
vehicle performance deterioration and can damage critical parts in the f\
uel system. Such damage may
not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
1If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running\
when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine
Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your\
vehicle's performance will not be affected.
Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
128 06 Starting and driving
Ignition switch, Steering wheel lock
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
0 - Locked position
Remove the key to lock the steering wheel. Never turn the key to positi\
on 0 while driving
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or when the vehicle is being towed.
NOTE
A ticking sound may be audible if the key is turned to a position betwee\
n 0 and I. To stop this sound,
turn the key to position II and back to position 0.
I - Intermediate position
1
Certain accessories, radio, etc. on, daytime running lights off.
1Please be aware that leaving the key in this positions I or II will incr\
ease battery drain.
II - Drive position
The key's position when driving. The vehicle's entire electrical system\
is activated.
III - Start position
Turn the key to this position and release it immediately. The key retur\
ns automatically to
the Drive position.
A chime will sound if the key is left in the ignition and the driver's d\
oor is opened.
Steering wheel lock
When the key is removed from the ignition, the steering wheel locks so t\
hat it cannot be turned.
Releasing the steering wheel lock
If the front wheels are hard up against a curb, the steering wheel lock \
may be under too much tension to
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unlock.
If so, the key will turn in the ignition switch but the car will not sta\
rt.
At the same time, a message "Steering locked turn wheel" will appear in \
the information display.
If this happens:
1. Remove the key from the ignition.
2. Turn the steering wheel slightly and hold it to release pressure on t\
he lock mechanism.
3. Reinsert the key and start the vehicle. The steering should immediate\
ly unlock. If not, try again.
NOTE
In order to help reduce vehicle theft, make sure the steering wheel lock\
is engaged before leaving the
vehicle.
WARNING
Never switch off the ignition (turn the ignition key to position 0) or\
remove the key from the ignition
switch while the vehicle is in motion. This could cause the steering whe\
el to lock, which would make
the vehicle impossible to steer.
129 06 Starting and driving
Starting the vehicle
To start the engine
1. Fasten the seat belt.
WARNING
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adj\
usted properly. Make sure the
brake pedal can be depressed completely. Adjust the seat if necessary.
2. Apply the parking brake if not already set. The gear selector should \
be locked in the Park (P) position
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Tire rotation
Summer and winter tires
l When switching between summer and winter tires, mark the tires to indica\
te where they were mounted
on the car, e.g. LF = left front, RR = right rear
l Tires with tread designed to roll in only one direction are marked with \
an arrow on the sidewall.
l Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car's braking properties and abilit\
y to force aside rain, snow and
slush.
l The tires with the most tread should always be at the rear (to reduce t\
he risk of skidding).
Contact a Volvo workshop if you are unsure about the tread depth.
Tire rotation
Your vehicle has no recommended tire rotation. The following information\
is intended to help you
understand why.
Tread set
As a tire ages and the rubber cures, front and rear tires set at differe\
nt angles. Therefore, if tires are
rotated, the tread will eventually set at an angle that is a compromise.\
Even if ride, handling, and road
noise may still seem acceptable, they may not be optimal. Further, tires\
that are rotated, but not on a
regular basis, may actually cause more tire noise, faster tire wear, and\
unpleasant changes in steering feel
and vehicle handling.
A tire that can fully adapt to its position will provide better steering\
feel, lower tire noise, and better fuel
economy.
Braking stability performance
Your vehicle is driven mainly by the front tires, which will wear faster\
. This can be beneficial. Having
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Temporarily repairing a flat tire
Before using the tire sealing system, observe the following:
WARNING
l Never leave the tire sealing system unattended when it is operating.
l Keep the tire sealing system kit away from children.
l The vehicle's engine should be running when the tire sealing system is u\
sed to avoid battery drain.
Therefore, be sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated place befo\
re using the system.
l Be sure the vehicle is parked safely off the road and away from moving t\
raffic.
l Apply the parking brake.
l Do not remove any foreign objects (nails, etc.) from the tire.
172 07 Wheels and tires
Tire sealing system
Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two stages
l 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.
l In the second stage, the tire's inflation pressure is checked and adjust\
ed if necessary.
Stage 1 - Sealing the hole
Peel off the speed limit sticker (1) and affix it to the steering whee\
l hub where it will be clearly visible to
the driver.
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If the pressure remains below 22 psi (1.8 bar) after approximately sev\
en minutes, turn off the
compressor. In this case, the hole is too large to be sealed and the veh\
icle should not be driven.
10. Unscrew the hose from the tire's inflation valve and reinstall the v\
alve cap.
11. Fold down the orange section of the tire sealing system to its origi\
nal (horizontal) position and press
the safety catch into place.
12. 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.
13. Immediately drive the vehicle for approximately 2 miles (3 km) to \
distribute the sealing compound in
the tire.
173 07 Wheels and tires
Tire sealing system
Stage 2 - Checking inflation pressure
1. Park the car in a safe place.
2. Ensure that the orange switch (2) is in position 0 (the 0 side of \
the switch should be pressed down).
3. Remove the valve cap from the tire's inflation valve and screw the ho\
se connector onto the valve as
tightly as possible by hand.
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 oth\
er 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.
4. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehi\
cle.
5. Start the vehicle's engine.
6. Check the tire's inflation pressure on the gauge (9).
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1. Cooling system expansion tank
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (concealed behind the headlight)
3. Dipstick - engine oil
4. Radiator
5. Cooling fan
6. Washer fluid reservoir
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
9. Battery
10. Relay/fuse box
11. Air cleaner
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes)\
after the engine has been switched
off.
191 09 Maintenance and servicing
Engine oil
Changing engine oil and oil filter
See
page 239 for oil specifications. Refer to the Warranty and Service Records Infor\
mation booklet for
information on the oil change intervals.
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The brake fluid should always be between the MIN and MAX marks on the si\
de of the reservoir. Check,
without removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoi\
r.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point > 536°F (280°C), P/N 9437433
Replace: The fluid should be replaced according to the intervals specified in t\
he Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet. When driving under extremely hard condition\
s (mountain driving, etc), it
may be necessary to replace the fluid more often. Consult your Volvo ret\
ailer. Always entrust brake fluid
changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.
Power steering fluid
The fluid level is checked at each service interval.
Fluid type: Volvo power steering fluid or equivalent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle\
has no electrical current and
must be towed, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep \
in mind that greater effort will be
required to turn the steering wheel.
195 09 Maintenance and servicing
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