2012 VOLVO C70 warning light

09 Maintenance and servicing
Hood09
217 Opening the hood
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To open the hood:
1. Pull the lever located under the left side of
the dash to release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control located under
the front edge of the hood (at the center)
up to the right, and lift the hood.
WARNING
Check that the hood locks engage properly
when closed.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Engine compartment 09
218
Cooling system expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir (concealed
behind the headlight)
Dipstick – engine oil
Radiator
Cooling fan
Washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Air cleaner
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to
operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine
has been switched off.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Battery 09
224
Battery maintenance
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the
number of starts, etc., all affect the service life
and function of the battery. In order for your
battery to perform satisfactorily, keep the fol-
lowing in mind:
Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery
every 24 months or every 15,000
1 miles
(24,000 km), whichever is sooner.
•Use a screw driver to open the caps or
cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
•If necessary, add distilled water. The level
should never be above the indicator.
•The fluid level should be checked if the
battery has been recharged.
•After inspection, be sure the cap over each
battery cell or the cover is securely in
place.
•Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and properly tightened.
•Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running, or when the key is in the
ignition. This could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
•The battery should be disconnected from
the vehicle when a battery charger is used
directly on the battery.
•To help keep the battery in good condition,
the vehicle should be driven for at least 15
minutes a week or connected to a charger
with an automatic charging function.
•If the battery is fully discharged a number
of times, this may shorten its service life.
Keeping the battery fully charged helps
prolong its service life.
•The service life of a battery is affected by
factors such as driving conditions and cli-
mate. Extreme cold may also further
decrease the battery’s starting capacity.
•Because the battery’s starting capacity
decreases with time, it may be necessary
to recharge it if the vehicle is not driven for
an extended period of time or if the vehicle
is usually only driven short distances.
•
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.
Battery symbols
Wear protection goggles
See owner’s manual for
details
Keep away from children
Corrosive
1More frequently in warm climates.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs 09
226* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
Before replacing bulbs in your vehicle, please
keep the following points in mind:
NOTE
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
The optional Active Bending Light bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury. These
bulbs should always be disposed of by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.
Certain bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•Courtesy lighting
•Reading lights
•Glove compartment lights
•Turn signals and courtesy lights in the
side door mirrors
•High-mounted brake lights
•Active Bending Lights, Brake lights
See page 232 for a list of bulb specifications.
Removing the headlight housing
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•If the engine has been running just prior
to replacing bulbs in the headlight hous-
ing, please keep in mind that compo-
nents in the engine compartment will be
hot.
WARNING
Active Bending Lights* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, these
bulbs should only be replaced by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing the high/low beam, parking
light, turn signal, and side marker bulbs. To lift
out the housing:
1. Remove the key from the ignition and turn
the headlight switch to position
.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the headlight housing's retaining
pin.
4. Pull out the headlight housing.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs 09
228* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
High beam bulb
Halogen high beam bulb
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing (see
page 226).
NOTE
The halogen high beam bulb has a different
socket on vehicles equipped with the
optional Active Bending Lights. On these
models, pull the bulb straight out.
WARNING
Active Bending Lights* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, the Active
Bending Light bulbs should only be
replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
3. Driver's side headlight: Turn the bulb
holder counterclockwise.
Passenger's side headlight: Turn the bulb
holder clockwise.
4. Pull out the bulb holder and replace the
bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be
installed in one position.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing (see
page 226).
Parking light bulb
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise,
pull it out and replace the bulb.
2. Press the bulb holder back into place. It
can only be installed in one position.
NOTE
Vehicles equipped with the optional Active
Bending Lights (headlights) have LED park-
ing lights that cannot be replaced.

11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
11
282* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their Description and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indi-
cate a problem related to safety and/or driva-
bility. A message will also appear in the main
instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up
and a text message is displayed to provide the
driver with necessary information about one of
the vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Warning56
Information56
Malfunction indi-
cator light58
Fault in the ABS
system58
Rear fog light58
Stability system
DSTC*159
SymbolDescriptionPage
Fuel level warning
light58
Trailer turn signal
indicator59
Parking brake
applied59
SRS airbag sys-
tem59
Oil pressure warn-
ing light59
Seat belt reminder59

11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
11
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.283
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*75
Cruise control*72
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionPage
G021216
Surround sound
(Premium Sound
only)248
HD radio253
Audio files259
CD folder259
Bluetooth-con-
nected cell phone263
BluetoothTM
hands-free
263
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionPage
Seat belt reminder59
Occupant weight
sensor29

12 Index
12
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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