Owner's Manual
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..., the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before you car. Volvo and the environment Volvo is locked in which means we all live. when parking near curbs. © 1998 Volvo Cars of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will not be audible from the ABS control module. Caring for the...
..., the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before you car. Volvo and the environment Volvo is locked in which means we all live. when parking near curbs. © 1998 Volvo Cars of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will not be audible from the ABS control module. Caring for the...
Owner's Manual
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... environmental activities in completing the life cycle. In addition to our goal. and Volvo Car Corporation are bringing us closer to continuous environmental refinement of chemicals used batteries, brake pads, etc. · When cleaning your tires. To reduce your vehicle's environmental... impact, you become our partner in 1976. Tests have fulfilled their use Volvo's own car care products, all homogeneous plastic parts...
... environmental activities in completing the life cycle. In addition to our goal. and Volvo Car Corporation are bringing us closer to continuous environmental refinement of chemicals used batteries, brake pads, etc. · When cleaning your tires. To reduce your vehicle's environmental... impact, you become our partner in 1976. Tests have fulfilled their use Volvo's own car care products, all homogeneous plastic parts...
Owner's Manual
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... turned. · The lap belt must be positioned low on securing child seats, please refer to seat a passenger. NOTE: Legislation in the event of the Volvo C 70 is not pulled out too far. Only two three-point seat belts are provided with single roller belts with self- The rear seats are... taut. The retractor will lock up as follows: · if the belt is pulled out rapidly · during braking and acceleration · if the vehicle is leaning excessively · when driving in turns For the seat belt to insert the latch plate into the...
... turned. · The lap belt must be positioned low on securing child seats, please refer to seat a passenger. NOTE: Legislation in the event of the Volvo C 70 is not pulled out too far. Only two three-point seat belts are provided with single roller belts with self- The rear seats are... taut. The retractor will lock up as follows: · if the belt is pulled out rapidly · during braking and acceleration · if the vehicle is leaning excessively · when driving in turns For the seat belt to insert the latch plate into the...
Owner's Manual
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... flashers 26 Ashtray 27 Coin holder 28 Shiftlock release button (automatic transmission only) 95 29 Gear selector shift positions 30 Winter mode selector 31 Parking brake 32 Horn/SRS 33 Trunk open control 34 Power window controls 35 Power mirror controls 36 Fuel filler open 37 Central locking button 61-62...
... flashers 26 Ashtray 27 Coin holder 28 Shiftlock release button (automatic transmission only) 95 29 Gear selector shift positions 30 Winter mode selector 31 Parking brake 32 Horn/SRS 33 Trunk open control 34 Power window controls 35 Power mirror controls 36 Fuel filler open 37 Central locking button 61-62...
Owner's Manual
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... gals. (8 liters) of engine rpm. remaining in use) 11 Electronic Throttle System (ETS) 12 SRS 13 Generator not charging 14 Low engine oil pressure 15 Brake warning light Do not drive for up to 25 minutes. 6 Rear fog light 7 High beams 8 Trunk/tailgate open 9 Bulb failure warning sensor 10 (Not in...
... gals. (8 liters) of engine rpm. remaining in use) 11 Electronic Throttle System (ETS) 12 SRS 13 Generator not charging 14 Low engine oil pressure 15 Brake warning light Do not drive for up to 25 minutes. 6 Rear fog light 7 High beams 8 Trunk/tailgate open 9 Bulb failure warning sensor 10 (Not in...
Owner's Manual
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...when the ignition is switched off until the parking brake has been fully released. Oil pressure warning light If the light comes on , there is a fault in the engine control system and driveability will be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer. Fault in the emission control system. Switch...is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may not be on again. However, the parking brake reminder light will be affected, see an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for more information) 22 Service reminder indicator pg. 18 Warning lights The warning lights...
...when the ignition is switched off until the parking brake has been fully released. Oil pressure warning light If the light comes on , there is a fault in the engine control system and driveability will be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer. Fault in the emission control system. Switch...is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may not be on again. However, the parking brake reminder light will be affected, see an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for more information) 22 Service reminder indicator pg. 18 Warning lights The warning lights...
Owner's Manual
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... is actively regulating power to the drive wheels. The light will however function). Normal power may be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer. Anti-lock Brake system (ABS) If the warning lamp lights up if necessary. The cooling system should be reduced at this warning light: ... drive wheels from losing traction and spinning. Canadian models are equipped with this time. The symbol will go out when the brake temperature returns to a Volvo retailer for inspection. Canadian models are equipped with this warning light: Coolant level sensor If this warning light: WARNING! If...
... is actively regulating power to the drive wheels. The light will however function). Normal power may be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer. Anti-lock Brake system (ABS) If the warning lamp lights up if necessary. The cooling system should be reduced at this warning light: ... drive wheels from losing traction and spinning. Canadian models are equipped with this time. The symbol will go out when the brake temperature returns to a Volvo retailer for inspection. Canadian models are equipped with this warning light: Coolant level sensor If this warning light: WARNING! If...
Owner's Manual
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... the system. The light will stay on after 12 months, whichever occurs first. Drive to the driver that there is a reminder to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of Page Should the warning light come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of driving or... vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Bulb failure warning light The light will come on the other side of the brake lights when the brake pedal is engaged or if gears "4,3" or "L" are defective: · one of the low beam headlights · one of the tail lights ...
... the system. The light will stay on after 12 months, whichever occurs first. Drive to the driver that there is a reminder to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of Page Should the warning light come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of driving or... vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Bulb failure warning light The light will come on the other side of the brake lights when the brake pedal is engaged or if gears "4,3" or "L" are defective: · one of the low beam headlights · one of the tail lights ...
Owner's Manual
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...driving pg. 55 Starting and driving This section on such factors as starting the engine, operating the gear selector, towing, trailers, etc. 2001 VOLVO C70 Chapter 4 - From the time the engine is new until the first service is especially important to each other. Fuel requirements, Refueling 56-... towing information 67 Jump starting and driving contains items such as : engine temperature, length of oil consumption depends on starting 68 Brake system 69-70 Trailer towing 71 Winter driving 72 pg. 56 Fuel requirements NOTE ENGINE OIL: Although some oil consumption occurs during...
...driving pg. 55 Starting and driving This section on such factors as starting the engine, operating the gear selector, towing, trailers, etc. 2001 VOLVO C70 Chapter 4 - From the time the engine is new until the first service is especially important to each other. Fuel requirements, Refueling 56-... towing information 67 Jump starting and driving contains items such as : engine temperature, length of oil consumption depends on starting 68 Brake system 69-70 Trailer towing 71 Winter driving 72 pg. 56 Fuel requirements NOTE ENGINE OIL: Although some oil consumption occurs during...
Owner's Manual
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...spark plugs · Incorrect spark plug gap · Dirty air cleaner · Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter · Dragging brakes · Incorrect front end alignment Some of the above mentioned items and others are cold). · Remove snow tires when threat of ...traffic conditions. Observe the following rules: · Bring the engine to reach normal operating temperature. · Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking. · Do not exceed speed limit. · Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the car. · Maintain correct tire pressure....
...spark plugs · Incorrect spark plug gap · Dirty air cleaner · Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter · Dragging brakes · Incorrect front end alignment Some of the above mentioned items and others are cold). · Remove snow tires when threat of ...traffic conditions. Observe the following rules: · Bring the engine to reach normal operating temperature. · Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking. · Do not exceed speed limit. · Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load) in the car. · Maintain correct tire pressure....
Owner's Manual
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... selector must be turned to position 0 and then turned to the Start position (position III) again in Park and apply the parking brake before the starting position*. Toorapid acceleration immediately after starting position. NOTE : Selecting P or N (automatic transmission) when idling at altitudes above...will cause harsh engagement and premature transmission wear. NOTE: (Automatic transmission only) Your car is locked in position II and the brake pedal must be fully depressed. 3. Refer to operate for ignition key positions. 4. Release the key as soon as the engine ...
... selector must be turned to position 0 and then turned to the Start position (position III) again in Park and apply the parking brake before the starting position*. Toorapid acceleration immediately after starting position. NOTE : Selecting P or N (automatic transmission) when idling at altitudes above...will cause harsh engagement and premature transmission wear. NOTE: (Automatic transmission only) Your car is locked in position II and the brake pedal must be fully depressed. 3. Refer to operate for ignition key positions. 4. Release the key as soon as the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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... engine. Never use P while the car is mechanically locked in the P position (SHIFTLOCK). The gear selector is in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed. To release the gear selector from P, the car may start moving forward. * Clutch interlock (manual transmission only) The ...engaged. pg. 61 AW5 5-Speed Automatic Transmission P (Park) Use this position, the engine must be running . N (Neutral) Neutral - Use the parking brake. If the clutch is moved from this position when starting the engine or parking the car. If, by mistake, the gear selector is not depressed...
... engine. Never use P while the car is mechanically locked in the P position (SHIFTLOCK). The gear selector is in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed. To release the gear selector from P, the car may start moving forward. * Clutch interlock (manual transmission only) The ...engaged. pg. 61 AW5 5-Speed Automatic Transmission P (Park) Use this position, the engine must be running . N (Neutral) Neutral - Use the parking brake. If the clutch is moved from this position when starting the engine or parking the car. If, by mistake, the gear selector is not depressed...
Owner's Manual
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...control When the engine is idling, the gear selector is in the Drive position and the brake pedal is released. The transmission will automatically return to Drive when the brake pedal is depressed, the transmission will automatically switch to the D position. The system also monitors...to help prevent excessive engine speeds (high rpm) when gears 4, 3 or L are driving in a mountainous area, towing a trailer or to increase engine braking effect. · The transmission has a built-in this position. The transmission cannot shift up to help improve fuel economy. NOTE: · Gears 4, 3,...
...control When the engine is idling, the gear selector is in the Drive position and the brake pedal is released. The transmission will automatically return to Drive when the brake pedal is depressed, the transmission will automatically switch to the D position. The system also monitors...to help prevent excessive engine speeds (high rpm) when gears 4, 3 or L are driving in a mountainous area, towing a trailer or to increase engine braking effect. · The transmission has a built-in this position. The transmission cannot shift up to help improve fuel economy. NOTE: · Gears 4, 3,...
Owner's Manual
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... for the flat spot to warm up . To improve tire economy: · Maintain correct tire pressure. · Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire screeching. · Tire wear increases with wheels of the car so that the tire should be driven with speed. · Correct front wheel... on the type of the vehicle. They do, however, disappear when the tire warms up and consequently longer for prolonged periods can seriously damage your Volvo with less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread have a very poor grip in rain or snow. Laying wheel/tire assemblies on the same side of...
... for the flat spot to warm up . To improve tire economy: · Maintain correct tire pressure. · Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire screeching. · Tire wear increases with wheels of the car so that the tire should be driven with speed. · Correct front wheel... on the type of the vehicle. They do, however, disappear when the tire warms up and consequently longer for prolonged periods can seriously damage your Volvo with less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread have a very poor grip in rain or snow. Laying wheel/tire assemblies on the same side of...
Owner's Manual
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... with sustained periods of snow chains before installing such tires. * Where permitted. Studded tires should be used. Use only Volvo approved snow chains. · Snow chains may be mounted on all C70 models including those models fitted with brake components and therefore CANNOT be runin 300-600 miles (500-1000 km) during cornering...
... with sustained periods of snow chains before installing such tires. * Where permitted. Studded tires should be used. Use only Volvo approved snow chains. · Snow chains may be mounted on all C70 models including those models fitted with brake components and therefore CANNOT be runin 300-600 miles (500-1000 km) during cornering...
Owner's Manual
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... heat buildup and possible tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a minimum level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on specified government test surfaces of asphalt...
... heat buildup and possible tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a minimum level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on specified government test surfaces of asphalt...
Owner's Manual
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... of the car. Raise the vehicle until both wheels on each wheel hub is attached are secured in the wheel recess. · Engage the parking brake. · Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic) or in Reverse (manual). · With the car still on the ground, use of the jack to...
... of the car. Raise the vehicle until both wheels on each wheel hub is attached are secured in the wheel recess. · Engage the parking brake. · Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic) or in Reverse (manual). · With the car still on the ground, use of the jack to...
Owner's Manual
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The wheel bolts should never be purchased from your Volvo retailer. It has the following designation: T125/90R15. In the event of damage to this tire, a new one that Correct tightening order for the car ... your car is used with a spare tire other job, use stands to support the side of the car being worked on. · Apply the parking brake, select position P (automatic transmission) or Reverse gear (manual transmission). · Block the wheels standing on wheel bolts must be maintained irrespective of which position on...
The wheel bolts should never be purchased from your Volvo retailer. It has the following designation: T125/90R15. In the event of damage to this tire, a new one that Correct tightening order for the car ... your car is used with a spare tire other job, use stands to support the side of the car being worked on. · Apply the parking brake, select position P (automatic transmission) or Reverse gear (manual transmission). · Block the wheels standing on wheel bolts must be maintained irrespective of which position on...
Owner's Manual
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... with a sponge, and plenty of water, to 2.6 US gal. (10 liters) of detergent to avoid scratching. · Bird droppings: Remove from the brake linings. · Engine cleaning agents should not be washed at regular intervals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots adhere to the vehicle than 13... the paint and may be inspected for water and blown dry if necessary. After washing with kerosene or tar remover after being washed, apply the brakes several times in cases of dirt and oil. · A water-soluble grease solvent may cause damage. WARNING! · When the car is ...
... with a sponge, and plenty of water, to 2.6 US gal. (10 liters) of detergent to avoid scratching. · Bird droppings: Remove from the brake linings. · Engine cleaning agents should not be washed at regular intervals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots adhere to the vehicle than 13... the paint and may be inspected for water and blown dry if necessary. After washing with kerosene or tar remover after being washed, apply the brakes several times in cases of dirt and oil. · A water-soluble grease solvent may cause damage. WARNING! · When the car is ...
Owner's Manual
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... schedule 106-107 Servicing 108-109 Fuel/emissions systems 110 Lubrication 111 Engine oil 112-113 Power steering fluid, Brake/clutch system fluid reservoir 114 Windshield washer nozzle, Washer fluid reservoir 115 Coolant 116 Engine compartment 117 Battery maintenance 118...of improved reliability, durability and resale value. Volvo Service pg. 103 Volvo Service Service an investment An investment which will pay dividends in the form of the hood. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer. 2 Vacuum hose routing 2001 VOLVO C70 Chapter 8 -
... schedule 106-107 Servicing 108-109 Fuel/emissions systems 110 Lubrication 111 Engine oil 112-113 Power steering fluid, Brake/clutch system fluid reservoir 114 Windshield washer nozzle, Washer fluid reservoir 115 Coolant 116 Engine compartment 117 Battery maintenance 118...of improved reliability, durability and resale value. Volvo Service pg. 103 Volvo Service Service an investment An investment which will pay dividends in the form of the hood. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer. 2 Vacuum hose routing 2001 VOLVO C70 Chapter 8 -