2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE engine overheat

2007 Volvo C70
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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122 06 Starting and driving
General information
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid\
starts and stops and adjusting
the speed of your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions.
Observe the following rules:
l Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by \
driving with a light foot on the
accelerator pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine \
uses more fuel and is subject to
increased wear.
l Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle for driving short distances. \
This does not allow the engine
to reach normal operating temperature.
l Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
l Use the transmission's Drive (D) position as often as possible and avo\
id using kickdown.
l Do not exceed posted speed limits.
l Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the vehicle.
l Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tir\
es are cold).
l Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
l At highway driving speeds, fuel consumption will be lower with the air c\
onditioning on and the
windows closed than with the air conditioning off and the windows open. \
l Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you le\
arn how to drive more
economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
l Dirty air cleaner
l Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
l Dragging brakes
l Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard\
maintenance intervals.
Avoid overheating the engine
Do not drive at engine speeds above 4,500 rpm if you tow a trailer in hi\
lly areas. This could cause the
engine oil to overheat.
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Starting the vehicle
CAUTION
Automatic transmission: The engine should be idling when you move the gear selector. Never
accelerate until after you feel the transmission engage! Accelerating im\
mediately after selecting a gear
will cause harsh engagement and premature transmission wear. Selecting P\
or N when idling at a
standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent overheating o\
f the automatic transmission
fluid.
WARNING
l Always place the gear selector in Park (manual transmission: first or r\
everse gear) and apply the
parking brake before leaving the vehicle.and apply the parking brake bef\
ore leaving the vehicle. Never
leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.
l Always open garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a garag\
e to ensure adequate
ventilation. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is invisib\
le and odorless but very
poisonous.
131 06 Starting and driving
Manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission (option on certain models)
Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears1.
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1Models equipped with the High Performance audio system
2Models equipped with the Premium Sound audio system and/or the Volvo Nav\
igation System
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with one with the same cold \
start capacity and reserve capacity as the
original (see the decal on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead \
compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handl\
ing.
243 11 Specifications
Electrical system
Three-way catalytic converter - general information
l Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particular\
ly involving the electrical, fuel or
distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way catalyt\
ic converter temperatures. Do not continue to
operate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of po\
wer or other unusual operating conditions,
such as engine overheating or backfiring. A properly tuned engine will h\
elp avoid malfunctions that could damage
the three-way catalytic converter.
l Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials, such as grass or le\
aves, which can come into contact with the
hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind\
and weather conditions.
l Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one minute), or an intermitte\
ntly firing or flooded engine can cause three-
way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
l Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the\
Electronic Control Module, or the
vehicle may be illegal and can cause three-way catalytic converter or ex\
haust system overheating.
This includes:
- Altering fuel injection settings or components.
- Altering emission system components or location or removing components\
.
- Repeated use of leaded fuel.
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