2012 VOLVO C70 key

11 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
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PositionDimensionIn (mm)
FLoad height, roof up
Load height, roof down20.4 (525)
10.2 (265)
GTrack, front60.1 (1550)
HTrack, rear61.4 (1560)
ILoad width, floor37.8 (960)
JWidth72.3 (1836)A
KWidth incl. door mirrors (folded out)79.6 in. (2025)
LWidth incl. door mirrors (folded in)72.7 in. (1847)
AModels with optional keyless drive 72.9 in. (1851)
Weights
CategoryUSACanada
Gross vehicle weight4560 lbs2070 kg
Capacity weight640 lbs290 kg
Permissible axle weight, front2440 lbs1110 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear2370 lbs1075 kg
Curb weight3810-3820 lbs1720-1740 kg
Max. trailer weight (w/o brakes)1653 lbsAll models: 750 kg

11 Specifications
Electrical system
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General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Voltage12 V
Cold start capacity (CCA)700 AA
Reserve capacity (RC)135 min
Capacity (Ah)80
AModels equipped with the Premium Sound audio system,
the Volvo Navigation System and/or keyless drive.
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 acces-
sories 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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286
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets..................................63, 118
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 88
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 155
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Adaptive brake lights............................... 154
Airbags
front...................................................... 25
inflatable curtain................................... 34
side impact........................................... 32
Airbag system............................................ 25
Air conditioning.......................................... 88
Air distribution table................................... 95
Air vents..................................................... 90
Alarm system........................................... 135
turning off sensors.............................. 136
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 155
Approach lighting...................................... 82
Audio files................................................ 259Audio system
audio functions................................... 245
automatic sound control..................... 249
AUX port............................................. 246
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 247
compact disc care.............................. 260
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 248
equalizer............................................. 249
HD digital radio................................... 253
menu settings..................................... 262
radio functions.................................... 251
selecting a sound source.................... 245
Sirius satellite radio............................255
sound settings.................................... 248
steering wheel keypad........................ 245
storing radio stations.......................... 251
subwoofer........................................... 248
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 246
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 78
Autolock..................................................... 81
Automatic locking retractor....................... 40
Automatic sound control.........................249
Automatic transmission........................... 151
kickdown............................................ 152
oil........................................................ 275
shiftlock override................................ 153
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 152AUX port.................................................. 246
Axle weight......................................185, 273
B
Bass......................................................... 248
Battery
maintenance....................................... 224
remote key, replacing......................... 124
specifications...................................... 280
warning symbols................................. 224
Battery – replacing................................... 225
Black box................................................... 13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 168
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 263
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 47
Brake fluid........................................ 222, 275
Brake lights........................................ 66, 154
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 155
Brake pad inspection.......................... 154
emergency brake assistance.............. 156
fluid..................................................... 222
general information............................. 154

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Bulbs
headlights........................................... 226
list of................................................... 232
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 226
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 275
Capacity weight............................... 185, 273
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 281
CD player................................................. 259
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 263
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 188
Changing a wheel.................................... 199
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 40
Child restraint systems.............................. 41
booster cushions.................................. 47
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 48
Child safety................................................ 39
booster cushions.................................. 47
child restraint systems.......................... 41Climate system
air distribution....................................... 95
air vents................................................ 90
Electronic Climate Control.................... 91
Interior Air Quality System.................... 92
passenger compartment filter.............. 88
recirculation.......................................... 92
refrigerant.....................................88, 275
Climate system, general information......... 88
Clock
setting................................................... 81
Cold weather precautions........................ 141
Compact disc care..................................260
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 78
Conserving electrical current................... 142
Convertible top (Power retractable hard
top)........................................................... 106
Coolant.................................................... 275
changing............................................. 221
checking level of................................. 221
Courtesy lighting...................................... 111
Crash mode............................................... 38
Cruise control............................................ 72
Cup holders.....................................113, 116
Curb weight.....................................185, 273
D
Daytime running lights.........................64, 65
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 166
Dimensions.............................................. 272
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 29
Display.......................................................61
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 248
Door mirrors............................................... 79
Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system
(DMIC)........................................................ 34
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 140
Driving through water..............................140
DSTC, stability system............................ 158
E
Economical driving.................................. 140
Electrical current – conserving................ 142
Electrical system...................................... 280

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Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 155
Electronic Climate Control......................... 89
air distribution table.............................. 95
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 91
Emergency brake..................................... 157
Emergency locking retractor...................... 40
Emergency starting.................................. 163
Emergency towing................................... 160
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 278
starting................................................ 147
starting with keyless drive.................. 149
Engine compartment overview................218
Engine oil................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
specifications...................................... 277
volumes.............................................. 275
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 249
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 118F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing..................................... 196, 199
repairing with tire sealing system....... 189
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 209
placing correctly.........................147, 149
Fluids and oils.......................................... 275
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 251
Fog lights
front...................................................... 66
rear........................................................ 66
Front airbags.............................................. 25
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 29
Front fog lights........................................... 66
Front seats................................................. 98
accessing the rear seat........................ 98
adjusting the head restraints.............. 104
manually operated................................ 98
power.................................................. 102
Fuel filler door
opening manually................................. 67
unlocking.............................................. 66
Fuel gauge................................................. 54Fuel requirements.................................... 143
Fuel tank volume.....................................275
Fuses, replacing......................................234
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. . . 83
Gasoline requirements............................. 143
Geartronic................................................ 152
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 184
Glove compartment................................. 114
locking................................................ 134
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............185, 273
H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 157
Hazard warning flashers............................ 76
HD digital radio........................................ 253
Headlights.................................................. 64
Active Bending Lights........................... 64
changing bulbs................................... 226

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high and low beams............................. 68
high beam flash.................................... 68
Headlight washers..................................... 74
High beam flash......................................... 68
High beams................................................ 68
Hoisting the vehicle.................................215
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System........ 83
Home safe lighting............................... 68, 82
Hood, opening......................................... 217
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 146
Immobilizer.............................................. 147
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 122
Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols............ 54, 56
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 34
Inflation pressure..................................... 179
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 179
Inflation pressure table............................181
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 282Information display..............................54, 61
messages in.......................................... 61
Information symbol.................................... 56
Inspection, preparing for......................... 215
Inspection readiness................................ 215
Instrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel.................................. 52, 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 66
Interior Air Quality System......................... 92
Interior lighting......................................... 111
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 246
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 48
J
Jack
location of........................................... 196
Jump starting........................................... 163
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 146
Key blade.........................................124, 129Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 130
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 128
power seat memory............................ 129
starting the engine.............................. 149
Keylock.............................................. 13, 147
Kickdown.................................................152
L
Label information..................................... 270
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 48
Lighting panel...................................... 64, 65
Load anchoring eyelets...........................118
Locking
from the inside.................................... 132
glove compartment............................. 134
Locking the vehicle.................................. 128
Long distance trips.................................. 142
Long loads, ski hatch............................... 119
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 198

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M
Maintenance............................................ 214
hoisting the vehicle............................. 215
performed by the owner.....................215
Mirrors....................................................... 78
Model plate.............................................. 271
Motor oil........................................... 219, 277
checking............................................. 219
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor............................ 29
Octane recommendations.......................143
Oil............................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 284
Opening the hood.................................... 217
Opening the trunk from the inside........... 133
Owner maintenance................................. 215
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 66
Park assist............................................... 172
Parking brake........................................... 157
Parking lights............................................. 66
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 29
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 215
Permissible axle weight........................... 185
Personal settings....................................... 81
Power door mirrors.................................... 79
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......................................... 77
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 22
Private locking......................................... 126
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................255
Radio functions........................................ 251
HD digital radio................................... 253
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 75
Rear fog light............................................. 66
Rear park assist....................................... 172
Rearview mirror.......................................... 78
auto-dim function................................. 78
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 78
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 40
Recirculation (climate system)................... 92
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 88, 275
Refueling.................................................. 145
fuel tank volume.................................275
Registering child restraints........................ 40
Remote key.............................................. 122
battery replacement............................ 124
functions............................................. 123
key blade............................................ 124
Replacing fuses....................................... 234

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Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Roll-over protection system (ROPS).......... 37
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 18
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 22
Seat belts................................................... 20
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 40
buckling................................................ 20
guides...................................................21
maintenance......................................... 23
pretensioners........................................ 20
unbuckling............................................ 21
use during pregnancy........................... 22
Seats, front................................................ 98
Shiftlock.....................................................13
override............................................... 153Side door mirrors....................................... 79
Side impact airbags................................... 32
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 32
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 255
Ski hatch.................................................. 119
Snow chains............................................ 188
Snow tires................................................ 188
Sound control, automatic........................249
Sound settings, audio system................. 248
Spare tire.........................................195, 196
Stability system....................................... 158
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 158
Starting the engine..................................147
with keyless drive...............................149
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............122, 147
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 76
keypad................................................ 245
Storage compartments............................ 113
Studded tires........................................... 188
Subwoofer............................................... 248
Supplemental restraint system.................. 24
Symbols, overview................................... 282
T
Tachometer................................................ 54
Temporary spare tire.......................195, 196
Three-way catalytic converter................. 281
Tire inflation............................................. 179
Tire inflation pressure..............................181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 201
Tires.........................................................176
age...................................................... 176
changing..................................... 196, 199
changing from summer to winter........ 177
designations....................................... 182
glossary of terms................................ 184
improving economy............................ 176
inflation............................................... 179
inflation pressure, checking................ 179
inflation pressure table.......................181
load ratings......................................... 180
rotation............................................... 177
snow...................................................188
spare................................................... 195
spare tire (location)............................. 196
speed ratings...................................... 180
storing................................................. 177
studded............................................... 188
tire pressure monitoring system......... 201