2008 VOLVO C70 brake

In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocanada.com
2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. All rights reserved.
2 Contents
00 Introduction
General information 6
Volvo and the environment7
Important warnings8
01 Safety
Occupant safety 12
Seat belts14
Supplemental Restraint System17
Front airbags18
Occupant Weight Sensor21
Side impact protection airbags24
Door mounted inflatable curtains25
Whiplash Protection System26
Roll-over Protection System28
Crash mode29
Child safety30
Child restraint systems33
Infant seats35
Convertible seats37
Booster cushions39
ISOFIX lower anchors40
Child restraint registration and
recalls41
02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
44
Instrument panel47
Symbols - instrument panel50
Information display53
Lighting panel55
Left-side steering wheel lever57
Trip computer58
Right-side steering wheel lever60
Cruise control62
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard
warning flashers64
Parking brake
65
12-volt sockets66
Power windows67
Mirrors68
Personal settings71
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
(option)73
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03 Climate
General information80
Air vents81
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)82
Air distribution86
04 Interior
Front seats90
Power retractable hard top94
Interior lighting100
Storage compartments102
Trunk107
05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade 112
Valet locking117
Keyless drive (option as
available)119
Locking and unlocking
123
Glove compartment and trunk124
Opening the trunk from the inside125
Alarm126
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06 Starting and driving
General information132
Fuel requirements136
Ignition switch/Steering wheel
lock139
Starting the vehicle
140
Starting the car with keyless drive
(option)142
Manual transmission
143
Automatic transmission144
Shiftlock override146
Brake system147
Stability system149
Towing151
Jump starting154
Towing a trailer155
Detachable trailer hitch157
Transporting loads158
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)-option159
Park assist (Option/accessory)
163
07 Wheels and tires
General information168
Tire inflation170
Tire designations174
Glossary of tire terminology176
Vehicle loading177
Uniform tire quality gradings179
Snow chains, snow tires, studded
tires180
Wheel nuts
181
Tire rotation182
Temporary spare183
Changing a wheel184
Tire sealing system185
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)192
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
196
Paint touch up200
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09 Maintenance and servicing
Volvo maintenance204
Maintaining your vehicle205
Hood207
Engine compartment208
Engine oil209
Fluids211
Wiper blades213
Battery214
Bulbs216
Replacing bulbs217
Fuses224
10 Audio
Audio functions 234
Radio functions239
Sirius satellite radio (option)241
CD player/CD changer (option)245
Audio menu249
11 Specifications
Label information252
Dimensions and weights254
Fluids256
Engine oil257
Engine specifications259
Electrical system260
Three-way catalytic converter262
Volvo programs263
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12 Index
Index 264
6 Introduction
General information
Shiftlock (automatic transmission)
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the Park ( P) position. To release the selector from this position,
turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the
gear selector and move the selector from Park ( P).
Keylock (automatic transmission)
When the ignition is switched off, the gear selector must be in the Park ( P) position before the key can be removed
from the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self -diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately
12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control
module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to open the fuel filler door.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not closed tightly
or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may
indicate a fault.
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than 3.4 oz. (100 grams) are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted for
recycling. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion
engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impact on the environment. To reduce
your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires.
Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.
Drive at a constant speed whenever possible.
See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (
malfunction indicator) light illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.
Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
When cleaning your vehicle, please use genuine Volvo car care products. All Volvo car care products are
formulated to be environmentally friendly.
For additional information regarding the environmental activities in which Volvo Cars of North America, LLC and
Volvo Car Corporation are involved, visit our Internet home page at: http://www.volvocars.us
.
WARNING
Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adaptive steering columns,
rollover protection system, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for
service or vehicle end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
.
8 Introduction
Important warnings
Accessory Installation
We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory
installations be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in
your car. Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvo service technician knows where accessories may and may not be
safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician before
installing any accessory in or on your car.
Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be specifically tested for compatibility with your
car. Additionally, an inexperienced installer may not be familiar with some of your car's systems.
Any of your car's performance and safety systems could be adversely affected if you install accessories that Volvo
has not tested, or if you allow accessories to be installed by someone unfamiliar with your car.
Damage caused by unapproved or improperly installed accessories may not be covered by your new car warranty.
See your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for more warranty information. Volvo assumes no
responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the installation of non-genuine accessories.
Driver distraction
Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the car in the driving
environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many feature-rich entertainment and communication
systems. These include hands-free cellular telephones, navigation systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You may
also own other portable electronic devices for your own convenience. When used properly and safely, they enrich the
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WARNING
If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving, have the
vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could cause
malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the
vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key
in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which could result in
personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the
gear selector to the neutral position:
- Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery
- Wait at least one minute. - Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
- Press firmly on the brake pedal.
- Move the gear selector from Park ( P) to the Neutral ( N) position. See page 146
for information on manually
overriding the shiftlock system.
18 01 Safety
Front airbags
The front airbag system
The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection intended, seat belts
must be worn at all times.
The front airbag system includes gas generators surrounded by the airbags, and deceleration sensors that activate the
gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
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NOTE
This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the vehicle's electrical system is intact.
CRASH MODE is a feature that is triggered if one or more of the safety systems (for example, front or side airbags,
an inflatable curtain, or one or more of the seat belt pretensioners) has deployed. The collision may have damaged an
important function in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines, sensors for one of the safety systems, the brake system, etc.
WARNING
Never attempt to repair the vehicle yourself or to reset the electrical system after the vehicle has displayed
CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL. This could result in injury or improper system function.
Restoring the vehicle to normal operating mode should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
After CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL has been displayed, if you detect the odor of fuel vapor, or see any signs of
fuel leakage, do not attempt to start the vehicle. Leave the vehicle immediately.
Attempting to start the vehicle
If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the vehicle. To do so:
1. Remove the ignition key.
2. Reinsert the key in the ignition switch. The vehicle will then attempt to reset CRASH MODE to normal mode.
3. Try to start the vehicle.
Moving the vehicle
If the electrical system is able to reset system status to normal (CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL will no longer be
displayed), the vehicle may be moved carefully from its present position, if for example, it is blocking traffic. It
should, however, not be moved farther than is absolutely necessary.
WARNING
Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after CRASH MODE has been set, it should not be driven or towed
(pulled by another vehicle). There may be concealed damage that could make it difficult or impossible to control.
The vehicle should be transported on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for
inspection/repairs.
30 01 Safety
Child safety
Children should be seated safely
Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember that, regardless
of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a car.
Your car is also equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH attachments, which make it more convenient to install child seats.
Some restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap-
shoulder belt. Such child restraint systems can help protect children in cars in the event of an accident only if they are
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VOLVO C70
42 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview 44
Instrument panel47
Symbols - instrument panel50
Information display53
Lighting panel55
Left-side steering wheel lever57
Trip computer58
Right-side steering wheel lever60
Cruise control62
Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers64
Parking brake65
12-volt sockets66
Power windows67
Mirrors68
Personal settings71
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)73
43 02 Instruments and controls
44 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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25. Controls for climate system82
26. Hazard warning flashers.64
27. Door open handle, and locking button123
28. Glove compartment103
29. Gear selector, manual143
Gear selector, automatic144
30. Parking brake65
31. 12-volt socket66
32. Switches for raising/lowering the power retractable hard top96
46 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
Control panel in driver's door
1. All windows up/down67
2. Power windows67
3. Door mirror button, driver's side70
4. Door mirror adjustment control70
5. Door mirror button, passenger's side70
47 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
Instrument panel
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