2011 VOLVO C70 tires

09 Maintenance and servicing
Maintaining your car09

215 Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and inter-
vals are described in your vehicle's Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out
between the normally scheduled maintenance
services.
Each time the car is refueled:
•Check the engine oil level.
•Clean the windshield, windshield wipers,
headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
•Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect
the tires for wear.
•Check that engine coolant and other fluid
levels are between the indicated "min" and
"max" markings.
•Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass
cleaner and soft paper towels.
•Wipe driver information displays with a soft
cloth.
•Visually inspect battery terminals for cor-
rosion. Corrosion may indicate a loose ter-
minal connector, or a battery near the end
of its useful service life. Consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician for
additional information.
As needed:
•Wash the car, including the undercarriage,
to reduce wear that can be caused by a
buildup of dirt, and corrosion that can be
caused by salt residues.
•Clean leaves and twigs from air intake
vents at the base of the windshield, and
from other places where they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified
technicians is available online for purchase
or subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Hoisting the vehicle
If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, the
two jack attachments points should be used.
They are specially reinforced to bear the weight
of the vehicle. A garage jack can also be placed
under the front of the engine support frame.
Take care not to damage the splash guard
under the engine. Ensure that the jack is posi-
tioned so that the vehicle cannot slide off it.
Always use axle stands or similar structures.
If a two-post hoist is used to lift the vehicle, the
front and rear lift arm pads should be centered
under the reinforced lift plates on the inboard
edge of the sill rail (see illustration).
Emission inspection readiness
What is an Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II)?
OBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized
engine management system. It stores diagnos-
tic information about your vehicle's emission
controls. It can light the Check Engine light
(MIL) if it detects an emission control "fault." A
"fault" is a component or system that is not
performing within an expected range. A fault
may be permanent or temporary. OBD II will
store a message about any fault.

11 Specifications
Label information
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Model plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for
color and upholstery, etc.
The model plate is located on the rear side of
the B-pillar (the pillar between the front and
rear passenger doors) and the rear passeng-
er's door must be open in order to see it.
The model plate is located on the B-pillar and
the passenger's door must be open in order to
see it.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA)
and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS)
standards (Canada)
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable
safety standards, as evidenced by the certifi-
cation label on the driver's side B-pillar (the
structural member at the side of the vehicle, at
the rear of the driver's door opening). For fur-
ther information regarding these regulations,
please consult your Volvo retailer.
Tire inflation pressures
This label indicates the correct inflation pres-
sures for the tires that were on the vehicle when
it left the factory.
Canadian models have the upper decal.U.S. models have the lower decal.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)1
The VIN plate is located on the top left surface
of the dashboard. The VIN is also stamped on
the right hand door pillar.
Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable
emission standards, as evidenced by the cer-
tification label on the underside of the hood.
For further information regarding these regula-
tions, please consult your Volvo retailer.
1The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in correspondence concerning your vehicle with the retailer and when ordering parts.

12 Index
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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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Roll-over protection system (ROPS).......... 36
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 18
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 22
Seat belts................................................... 20
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 39
buckling................................................ 20
guides...................................................21
maintenance......................................... 22
pretensioners........................................ 20
unbuckling............................................ 20
use during pregnancy........................... 21
Seats, front................................................ 98
Shiftlock
override............................................... 152
Side door mirrors....................................... 78
Side impact airbags................................... 31
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31Sirius satellite radio.................................. 252
Ski hatch.................................................. 119
Snow chains............................................ 189
Snow tires................................................ 189
Sound control, automatic........................247
Sound settings, audio system................. 246
Spare tire.........................................190, 192
Stability system....................................... 157
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 157
Starting the engine..................................147
with keyless drive...............................149
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............122, 147
STC, stability system............................... 157
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 75
keypad................................................ 244
Storage compartments............................ 113
Studded tires........................................... 189
Subwoofer............................................... 246
Supplemental restraint system.................. 23
Symbols, overview................................... 280
T
Tachometer................................................ 54
Temporary spare tire.......................190, 192
Three-way catalytic converter................. 279
Tire inflation............................................. 179
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 182
US models.......................................... 181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 201
Tires.........................................................176
age...................................................... 176
changing..................................... 192, 199
changing from summer to winter........ 177
designations....................................... 183
glossary of terms................................ 185
improving economy............................ 176
inflation............................................... 179
inflation pressure, checking................ 179
inflation pressure table, Canadian mod-
els....................................................... 182
inflation pressure table, US models.... 181
load ratings......................................... 180
rotation............................................... 177
snow...................................................189
spare................................................... 190
spare tire (location)............................. 192

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speed ratings...................................... 180
storing................................................. 177
studded............................................... 189
tire pressure monitoring system......... 201
tire sealing system.............................. 194
tread wear indicator............................ 178
uniform tire quality grading................. 188
winter driving...................................... 189
Tire sealing system.................................. 194
Towing a trailer........................................ 163
trailer hitch.......................................... 165
Towing the vehicle................................... 159
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 165
Trailer towing........................................... 163
Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 151
shiftlock override................................ 152
Tread wear indicator................................ 178
Treble....................................................... 246
Trip computer............................................ 69
Trips, long distance................................. 142
Trunk
loading................................................117
opening from the inside...................... 133
opening mechanically......................... 133Trunk divider (Power retractable hard
top)........................................................... 107
Turn signals............................................... 67
indicator lights...................................... 54
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................188
V
Valet locking............................................ 126
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 270
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 13
Vehicle loading........................................ 186
Vehicle maintenance................................ 214
performed by the owner.....................215
Vehicle towing.........................................159
Vehicle weights........................................ 271
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 269
Volvo and the environment........................ 14
Volvo maintenance.................................. 214
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 282
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 75
Warning symbol......................................... 56
Warranties................................................ 214
Washer fluid..................................... 221, 273
Washer fluid reservoir......................218, 221
Water, driving through............................. 140
Weights.................................................... 271
Wheel nuts............................................... 191
Wheels.....................................................176
changing............................................. 199
storing................................................. 177
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 34
Wind blocker (power retractable hard top)
(Power retractable hard top).................... 110
Windows
power.................................................... 76
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............218
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 223
Windshield wipers...................................... 73
rains sensor.......................................... 74
Winter tires............................................... 189