2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE trailer

2007 Volvo C70
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03 Climate
General information
80
Air vents
81
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
82
Air distribution
85

04 Interior
Front seats
88
Power retractable hard top
92
Interior lighting
98
Storage compartments
100

05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade
108
Locking and unlocking
114
Glove compartment and trunk
115
Opening the trunk from the inside
116
Alarm
117
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06 Starting and driving
General information
122
Fuel requirements
125
Ignition switch, Steering wheel
lock
128
Starting the vehicle
129
Manual transmission
131
Automatic transmission
132
Shiftlock override
135
Brake system
136
Stability system
138
Front/rear park assist
140
Towing
142
Jump starting
145
Towing a trailer
146
Detachable trailer hitch
148
Transporting loads
149

07 Wheel and tires
General information
152
Tire inflation
154
Tire designations
158
Glossary of tire terminology
160
Vehicle loading
161
Uniform tire quality gradings
163
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
164
Wheel nuts
165
Tire rotation
166
Temporary spare
167
Changing a wheel
168
Tire sealing system
170

08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
178
Paint touch up
182
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1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain models)

If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with t\
he turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, one of the turn signals on the trailer or on the c\
ar are not functioning properly.
2. Parking brake applied

Parking brake applied This light is on when the parking brake (hand bra\
ke) is applied. The parking brake lever is
situated between the front seats. Always pull up this lever as far as po\
ssible when applying the parking brake.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second
symbol.
3. SRS warning light

If this light comes on while the car is being driven, or remains on for \
longer than approximately 10 seconds after the
car has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detecte\
d a fault in a seat belt lock or tensioner, a
front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the\
system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
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120 06 Starting and driving
General information
122
Fuel requirements
125
Ignition switch, Steering wheel lock
128
Starting the vehicle
129
Manual transmission
131
Automatic transmission
132
Shiftlock override
135
Brake system
136
Stability system
138
Front/rear park assist
140
Towing
142
Jump starting
145
Towing a trailer
146
Detachable trailer hitch
148
Transporting loads
149
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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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WARNING
Driving with the trunk open: Driving with the trunk open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases
entering the passenger compartment. If the trunk must be kept open for a\
ny reason, proceed as follows:
l Close the windows
l Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and \
side windows and the blower
control to its highest setting.
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, \
which means that the steering
wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvatur\
e of a bend. This ensures good
stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these p\
roperties can alter with the vehicle
load. The heavier the load in the cargo area, the less the tendency to u\
ndersteer.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle hand\
ling. Therefore,
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General information
check that the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure according \
to the vehicle load. See the "Tire
pressure" section. Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight o\
r maximum permissible axle loads
are not exceeded.
Driving through water
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 9\
in. (25 cm), at a maximum
speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).
l Take particular care when driving through flowing water.
l Clean the electrical connections for trailer wiring after driving in mud\
or water
l When driving through water, maintain low speed and do not stop in the wa\
ter.
WARNING
After driving through water, press lightly on the brake pedal to ensure \
that the brakes are functioning
normally. Water or mud can make the brake linings slippery, resulting in\
delayed braking effect.
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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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l Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upo\
n which the tire beads are
seated.
l Maximum load rating: a figure indicating the maximum load in pounds and kilograms that can \
be
carried by the tire. This rating is established by the tire manufacturer\
.
l Maximum permissible inflation pressure: the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put
in the tire. This limit is set by the tire manufacturer.
l Recommended tire inflation pressure: inflation pressure, established by Volvo, which is based on the
type of tires that are mounted on a vehicle at the factory. This inflati\
on pressure is affected by the number
of occupants in the car, the amount of cargo, and the speed at which the\
vehicle will be driven for a
prolonged period.
This information can be found on the tire inflation placard(s) located\
on the driver's side B-pillar or on the
inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models, and in the tire infla\
tion table in this chapter.
l Cold tires: The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperatur\
e as the surrounding
(ambient) air. This temperature is normally reached after the car has \
been parked for at least 3 hours.
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Vehicle loading
Vehicle loading
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle des\
ign performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following ter\
ms for determining your vehicle's
weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Ca\
nadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS/ CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire information pla\
card:
Curb weight
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard\
equipment. It does not include
passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Capacity weight
All weight added to the curb weight, including cargo and optional equipm\
ent. When towing, trailer hitch
tongue load is also part of cargo weight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to the section "Towing a tr\
ailer" on
page
146.
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Permissible axle weight
The maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (fron\
t or rear). These numbers are
shown on the Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMV\
SS) label. The total load
on each axle must never exceed its maximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passengers.
NOTE
l The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page 235.
l A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on\
page
237.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement ''the combined weight of occupants and cargo sho\
uld never exceed XXX pounds''
on your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will \
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX ki\
lograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage\
load capacity. For example, if
the ''XXX'' amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passe\
ngers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 \
x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on th\
e vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated i\
n Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will\
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual
1 to determine how this reduces the available
1See "Towing a trailer" on page 146.
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