2011 VOLVO C70 Owner´s Manual

11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
11
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.281
SymbolDescriptionPage
Generator warn-
ing light59
Brake failure
warning light60
High beam indica-
tor54
Left turn signal54
Right turn signal54
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Rain sensor*74
Cruise control*71
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionPage
G021216
Surround sound
(Premium Sound
only)246
HD radio250
Audio files256
CD folder256
Bluetooth-con-
nected cell phone260
BluetoothTM
hands-free
260
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionPage
Seat belt reminder59
Occupant weight
sensor28

11 Specifications
Volvo programs
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282
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON
CALL roadside assistance. Additional informa-
tion, features, and benefits are described in a
separate information package in your glove
compartment.
If you require assistance, dial:
In the U.S. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-
VOLVO)
In Canada 1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup-
ports certification by the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certi-
fied technicians have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams, each technician must
also have worked in the field for two or more
years before a certificate is issued. These pro-
fessional technicians are best able to analyze
vehicle problems and perform the necessary
maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at
peak operating condition.

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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt socket.......................................... 118
12-volt sockets.......................................... 63
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 88
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 154
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Adaptive brake lights............................... 153
Airbags
front...................................................... 24
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Airbag system............................................ 24
Air conditioning.......................................... 88
Air distribution table................................... 94
Air vents..................................................... 90
Alarm system........................................... 134
turning off sensors.............................. 135
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 154
Approach lighting...................................... 81
Audio files................................................ 256Audio system
audio functions................................... 243
automatic sound control..................... 247
AUX port............................................. 243
compact disc care.............................. 257
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 246
equalizer............................................. 247
HD digital radio................................... 250
menu settings..................................... 259
radio functions.................................... 248
selecting a sound source.................... 243
Sirius satellite radio............................252
sound settings.................................... 246
steering wheel keypad........................ 244
storing radio stations.......................... 248
subwoofer........................................... 246
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 244
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 77
Autolock..................................................... 80
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39
Automatic sound control.........................247
Automatic transmission........................... 150
kickdown............................................ 151
oil........................................................ 273
shiftlock override................................ 152
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 151AUX port.................................................. 243
Axle weight......................................186, 271
B
Bass......................................................... 246
Battery
maintenance....................................... 224
remote key, replacing......................... 124
specifications...................................... 277
warning symbols................................. 224
Battery – replacing................................... 225
Black box................................................... 13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 167
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 260
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 46
Brake fluid........................................ 222, 273
Brake lights........................................ 65, 153
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 154
emergency brake assistance.............. 154
fluid..................................................... 222
general information............................. 153

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Bulbs
headlights........................................... 226
list of................................................... 277
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 226
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 273
Capacity weight............................... 186, 271
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 279
CD player................................................. 256
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 260
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 189
Changing a wheel.................................... 199
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 48
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
booster cushions.................................. 46
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
Child safety................................................ 38
booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40Climate system
air distribution....................................... 94
air vents................................................ 90
Electronic Climate Control.................... 91
passenger compartment filter.............. 88
refrigerant.....................................88, 273
Climate system, general information......... 88
Clock
setting................................................... 80
Cold weather precautions........................ 141
Compact disc care..................................257
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 77
Conserving electrical current................... 142
Convertible top (Power retractable hard
top)........................................................... 106
Coolant.................................................... 273
changing............................................. 221
checking level of................................. 221
Courtesy lighting...................................... 111
Crash mode............................................... 37
Cruise control............................................ 71
Cup holders.....................................113, 116
Curb weight.....................................186, 271
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 165
Dimensions.............................................. 270
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display.......................................................61
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 246
Door mirrors............................................... 78
Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system
(DMIC)........................................................ 33
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 140
Driving through water..............................140
DSTC, stability system............................ 157
E
Economical driving.................................. 140
Electrical current – conserving................ 142
Electrical system...................................... 277
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 154

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Electronic Climate Control
air distribution table.............................. 94
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 91
Emergency brake..................................... 156
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 162
Emergency towing................................... 159
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 275
starting................................................ 147
starting with keyless drive.................. 149
Engine compartment overview................218
Engine oil................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 273
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 247
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 118F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing..................................... 192, 199
repairing with tire sealing system....... 194
Fluids and oils.......................................... 273
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 248
Fog lights
front...................................................... 65
rear........................................................ 65
Front airbags.............................................. 24
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 28
Front fog lights........................................... 65
Front seats................................................. 98
accessing the rear seat........................ 98
adjusting the head restraints.............. 104
manually operated................................ 98
power.................................................. 102
Fuel filler door
opening manually................................. 66
unlocking.............................................. 66
Fuel gauge................................................. 54
Fuel requirements.................................... 143
Fuel tank volume.....................................273Fuses, replacing......................................233
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 143
Geartronic................................................ 151
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 185
Glove compartment................................. 114
locking................................................ 133
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............186, 271
H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 156
Hazard warning flashers............................ 75
HD digital radio........................................ 250
Headlights.................................................. 64
Active Bending Lights........................... 64
changing bulbs................................... 226
high and low beams............................. 67
high beam flash.................................... 67
Headlight washers..................................... 73
High beam flash......................................... 67

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High beams................................................ 67
Hoisting the vehicle.................................215
Home safe lighting............................... 67, 81
Hood, opening......................................... 217
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 146
Immobilizer.............................................. 147
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 122
Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols............ 54, 56
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure..................................... 179
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 179
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 182
US models.......................................... 181
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 280
Information display..............................54, 61
messages in.......................................... 61
Information symbol.................................... 56Inspection, preparing for......................... 215
Inspection readiness................................ 215
Instrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel.................................. 52, 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 65
Interior lighting......................................... 111
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 244
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 47
J
Jack
location of........................................... 192
Jump starting........................................... 162
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 146
Key blade.........................................124, 129
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 130
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 128power seat memory............................ 129
starting the engine.............................. 149
Keylock.................................................... 147
Kickdown.................................................151
L
Label information..................................... 268
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 47
Lighting panel............................................ 64
Load anchoring eyelets...........................118
Locking
from the inside.................................... 132
glove compartment............................. 133
Locking the vehicle.................................. 128
Long distance trips.................................. 142
Long loads, ski hatch............................... 119
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 191

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M
Maintenance............................................ 214
hoisting the vehicle............................. 215
performed by the owner.....................215
Mirrors....................................................... 77
Model plate.............................................. 269
Motor oil........................................... 219, 274
checking............................................. 219
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor............................ 28
Octane recommendations.......................143
Oil............................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 282
Opening the hood.................................... 217
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 133
Owner maintenance................................. 215
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 65
Park assist............................................... 171
Parking brake........................................... 156
Parking lights............................................. 64
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 215
Permissible axle weight........................... 186
Personal settings....................................... 80
Power door mirrors.................................... 78
Power front seat...................................... 102
memory function................................. 103
Power retractable hard top
introduction......................................... 106
messages........................................... 108
operating............................................. 108
trunk divider........................................ 107
wind blocker....................................... 110
Power steering fluid................................. 222
Power windows......................................... 76
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 21
Private locking......................................... 126
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................252
Radio functions........................................ 248
HD digital radio................................... 250
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 74
Rear fog light............................................. 65
Rear park assist....................................... 171
Rearview mirror.......................................... 77
auto-dim function................................. 77
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 77
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 48
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 88, 273
Refueling.................................................. 145
fuel tank volume.................................273
Registering child restraints........................ 48
Remote key.............................................. 122
battery replacement............................ 124
functions............................................. 123
key blade............................................ 124
Replacing fuses....................................... 233
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18