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Owners Manual C70; 7; 3 2008-03-06T09:17:50+01:00; Page 1 evastarck '%%. IE&%&+' OwnersVOLVO C70 Manual WEB EDITION Kdakd8Vg8dgedgVi^dcIE&%&+':c\a^h]!6I%-'%!Eg^ciZY^cHlZYZc!<iZWdg\'%%-!8deng^\]i'%%%"'%%-Kdakd8Vg8dgedgVi^dc C70; 7; 3 2008-03-06T09:15:10+01:00; Page 1 evastarck DEAR VOLVO OWNER THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO We hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your Volvo. The car has been designed for the safety and comfort of you and your passengers. Volvo is one of the safest cars in the world. Your Volvo has also been designed to satisfy all current safety and environmental requirements. In order to increase your enjoyment of the car, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the equipment, instructions and maintenance information contained in this owner's manual. C70; 7; 3 2008-03-06T09:15:10+01:00; Page 2 evastarck Table of contents 00 Introduction 01 Safety 02 Instruments and controls Important information................................. 8 Seatbelts................................................... 16 Overview, left-hand drive cars.................. 40 Volvo and the environment....................... 11 Airbag system........................................... 19 Overview, right-hand drive cars................ 42 Airbags (SRS)............................................ 20 Driver's door control panel....................... 44 Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS)*. 23 Combined instrument panel...................... 45 Side airbags (SIPS bags).......................... 25 Indicator and warning symbols................. 46 Inflatable Curtain (DMIC)........................... 27 Information display................................... 50 WHIPS....................................................... 28 Electrical socket........................................ 52 Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)........ 30 Lighting panel........................................... 53 When the systems deploy......................... 31 Left-hand stalk switch............................... 55 Crash mode.............................................. 33 Right-hand stalk switch............................ 58 Child safety............................................... 34 Cruise control*.......................................... 60 Keypad in the steering wheel*.................. 62 Steering wheel adjustment, hazard warn- ing flashers................................................ 63 00 01 Parking02 brake............................................ 64 Power windows......................................... 65 Rearview and door mirrors....................... 67 Personal preferences................................ 70 HomeLink EU*......................................... 73 2 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. C70; 7; 3 2008-03-06T09:15:10+01:00; Page 3 evastarck Table of contents 03 Climate control 04 Interior 05 Locks and alarm General information on climate control..... 78 Front seats................................................ 92 Remote control with key blade............... 112 Electronic climate control, ECC*............... 80 Electrically operated roof ......................... 95 Privacy locking*....................................... 115 Air distribution........................................... 84 Wind deflector*......................................... 99 Active locks............................................. 117 Fuel-driven engine block heater and pas- Interior lighting........................................ 100 Keyless drive*.......................................... 118 senger compartment heater*.................... 85 Storage spaces in the passenger com- Battery in remote control........................ 121 Fuel-driven auxiliary heater* (diesel)......... 88 partment.................................................. 102 Locking and unlocking............................ 122 03 Cargo04 area.............................................. 106 Alarm*......................................................05 126 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 3 C70; 7; 3 2008-03-06T09:15:10+01:00; Page 4 evastarck Table of contents 06 Starting and driving 07 Wheels and tyres 08 Car care General.................................................... 132 General.................................................... 172 Cleaning.................................................. 190 Refuelling................................................ 134 Tyre pressure.......................................... 176 Touching up paintwork........................... 194 Starting the engine.................................. 136 Warning triangle* and spare wheel......... 179 Rustproofing........................................... 195 Keyless drive*.......................................... 138 Changing wheels.................................... 182 Manual gearbox...................................... 139 Emergency puncture repair*................... 184 Automatic gearbox.................................. 141 Brake system.......................................... 145 DSTC – Stability and traction control sys- tem*......................................................... 147 Park Assist*............................................. 149 BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System. 151 Towing and recovery.............................. 155 Start assistance...................................... 158 Driving with a trailer................................ 159 Towing06 equipment*................................. 161 07 08 Detachable towbar*................................ 163 Loading................................................... 167 Adjusting headlamp pattern.................... 168 4 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. C70; 7; 3 2008-03-06T09:15:10+01:00; Page 5 evastarck Table of contents 09 Maintenance and service 10 Infotainment system 11 Specifications Volvo service........................................... 198 General.................................................... 224 Type designation..................................... 256 Self-maintenance.................................... 199 Audio functions....................................... 226 Dimensions and weights......................... 258 Bonnet and engine compartment........... 200 Radio functions....................................... 230 Engine specifications.............................. 260 Oils and fluids......................................... 201 CD functions........................................... 235 Engine oil................................................ 262 Wiper blades........................................... 206 Menu structure – audio system.............. 238 Fluids and lubricants............................... 266 Battery..................................................... 207 Phone functions*..................................... 239 Fuel......................................................... 268 Replacing bulbs...................................... 209 Menu structure – phone*......................... 246 Catalytic converter.................................. 272 Fuses....................................................... 215 Bluetooth handsfree*.............................. 249 Electrical system..................................... 273 09 10 Type approval.......11.................................. 275 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 5 C70; 7; 3 2008-03-06T09:15:10+01:00; Page 6 evastarck Table of contents 12 Alphabetical Index Alphabetical12 Index.................................. 276 6 C70; 7; 3 2008-03-06T09:15:10+01:00; Page 7 evastarck Table of contents 7 C70; 7; 3 2008-03-06T09:15:10+01:00; Page 8 evastarck Introduction Important information Reading the Owner's Manual Option Footnote All types of option/accessory are marked with There is footnote information in the owner's Introduction an asterisk . manual that is located at the bottom of the A good way of getting to know your new car is page. This information is an addition to the text to read the owner's manual, ideally before your The range of options/accessories for the dif- that it refers to via a number. If the footnote first journey. This will give you the opportunity ferent car models varies depending on the mar- refers to text in a table then letters are used to familiarise yourself with new functions, to ket. The majority of options are factory fitted instead of numbers for referral. see how best to handle the car in different sit- and cannot be retrofitted, accessories are ret- uations, and to make the best use of all the rofitted. Message texts car's features. Please pay attention to the Contact your authorised Volvo dealer for more There are displays in the car that show text safety instructions contained in the manual. information. messages. These text messages are high- The equipment described in the owner's man- lighted in the owner's manual by means of the ual is not present in all cars . In addition to Special texts text being slightly larger and printed in grey. standard equipment, this manual also Examples of this are in menu texts and mes- describes options (factory fitted equipment) WARNING sage texts on the information display (e.g. Audio settings). and certain accessories (retrofitted extra Warning texts advise of a risk of personal equipment). If you are uncertain over what is injury. Decals standard or option/accessory then contact The car contains different types of decal which your Volvo dealer. IMPORTANT are designed to convey important information Volvo cars are adapted for the varying require-
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