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Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
CAUTION
The maximum permissible axle loads and/or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.
WARNING
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total capacity weight must not be
exceeded.
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Dimensions and weights
Weights
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Electrical system
General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled generator. Single wire system in which the chassis and engine block are used as
conductors, grounded on the chassis.
Battery
1Models equipped with the High Performance audio system
2Models equipped with the Premium Sound audio system and/or the Volvo Navigation 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 handling.
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Electrical system
Bulbs used in the car
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2 0 0 8
VOLVO C70
264-269 12 Index
12 volt socket 68, 108
A
Accessory installation8
Air conditioning80, 83
Air distribution86
Air vents81
Airbags
disabling the front passenger's airbag21, 22, 23
door mounted inflatable curtain25
front airbag18, 19, 20
side impact24
Alarm system126, 127
turning off alarm sensors127
Anti-lock brakes6
general information147, 148
warning light50
Approach lighting72, 113
Audio system
automatic sound control238
auxiliary connector234
CD care248
CD changer/player245, 246, 247
controls234
equalizer238
menu249
MP3 and WMA files246
radio function239
Sirius satellite radio241, 242, 243
sound settings235
steering wheel keypad235
surround sound235
USB/iPOD connector236
Automatic Locking Retractor32
Automatic sound control238
Automatic transmission144, 145
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Auxiliary equipment68
B
Battery
maintenance214
replacing215
specifications260
warning symbols215
Black box (vehicle event data)204
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)159, 160, 161
Booster cushions39
Brake fluid212
Brake lights55
Brake system
general information147, 148
warning light51
Bulbs
list of261
replacing216-223
C
Capacity weight177
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Catalytic converter262
CD care248
CD changer/player245, 246, 247
Central locking system112
Chains180
Changing tires184, 185
Child restraints33, 34
booster cushions39
convertible seats37, 38
infant seats35
ISOFIX lower anchors40
recalls and registration41
Child safety30, 31, 32
Climate system
air distribution86
air vents81
defroster83
Electronic Climate Control82, 83, 84
general information80
recirculation83
Clock setting71
Cold weather driving133
Collision mode (crash mode)29
Color code, paint200
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Compass68, 69
Convertible seats37, 38
Convertible top94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99
Coolant211
Courtesy lighting100
Crash mode29
Cruise control62
Cup holders105
Curb weight177, 255
D
Defroster83
Dimensions254
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag21, 22, 23
Door mounted inflatable curtain25
Door open warning52
Driver distraction8
Driving economically132
Driving in cold weather133
Driving through water133
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control149, 150
indicator light50
E
Easy entry front seat function91
Economical driving132
Electrical current, conserving134
Electrically operated windows67
Electronic Climate Control82, 83, 84
Emergency flashers64
Emergency Locking Retractor32
Emergency towing151, 152, 153
Emission inspection readiness206
Engine
specifications259
starting140
Engine compartment overview208
Engine oil
changing209
specifications257, 258
warning lights51
Environment7
F
Federal Clean Air Act204
Fluid specifications256
Fog lights front/rear55
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Front airbag system18, 19, 20
Front passenger's side airbag, disabling21, 22, 23
Front seats
easy entry function91
electrically operated92, 93
heated84
manual adjustment90
power91
whiplash protection system26, 27
Fuel filler cap6
Fuel filler door6, 56, 137
unlocking manually56
Fuel gauge47
fuel level warning light50
Fuel requirements136, 137
Fuses224 - 230
G
Gasoline requirements137
Generator warning light51
Glove compartment103
locking124
Gross vehicle weight177, 255
H
Hand brake (parking brake)65
Hard top94 - 99
Hazard warning flashers64
Headlights55
high beam flash57
switching between high/low beam57
washers60
Heated front seats84
Home safe lighting57, 72
Home Link Universal Transceiver73 - 76
Hood opening207
I
Ignition switch139
Immobilizer112, 140
Infant seats35
Inflatable curtain25
Inflation pressure checking170, 171
Inflation pressure tables
Canadian models173
US models172
Information symbol54
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Information display message49
Inspection readiness206
Instrument overview44, 45, 46
Instrument panel47
indicator and warning lights50, 51
information symbol49
lighting56
messages53
warning symbol48
Interior lighting100
reading lights100
Introduction1
iPOD connector (audio system)236
ISOFIX lower anchors40
J
Jack
location of183
positioning185
Jacket hanger104
Jump starting154
K
Key blade115
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warning)122
Keylock6, 140
L
Label information252, 253
Leather care196
Lighting panel55
Loading the vehicle158
Locking functions113
locking the vehicle from the inside123
valet locking117
Long distance trips134
Long loads109
Lug nuts181
M
Maintenance204
performed by owner205
Malfunction indicator light50
Manual transmission143
Memory function (power seats)92, 93
Mirrors
defroster84
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power70
rearview68, 69
MP3 files, playing246
O
Occupant safety12
Occupant weight sensor21, 22, 23
Octane ratings136
Octane requirements137
Oil
changing209
specifications257, 258
Oil pressure warning light51
On call roadside assistance263
Opening the trunk from the inside125
P
Pacemaker (keyless drive warning)122
Paint touch up200
Park assist163, 164, 165
Parking brake65
indicator light51
Permissible axle weight177, 255
Personal settings
approach lighting72
autolock71
control panel71
home safe lighting72
information72
lock confirmation light71
unlock71
Polishing197
Power door mirrors70
Power front seats91
Power retractable hard top94 - 99
Power seats92, 93
memory function92, 93
Power windows67
Proposition 65 warning6, 154, 214, 260
R
Radio functions239
Rain sensor61
Read button53
Reading lights100
Rear fog light
indicator light50
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