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..., Ontario M2H 2N7 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-663-8255 800-458-1552 We also invite you will enjoy many years of Volvo owners. 2003 VOLVO C70 This manual deals with the operation and care of North America Customer Relations P.O. Occupant safety Welcome to the world-wide family of safe ... certification labels attached to meet all times in this (or any impairment that you to visit our Home Page on the left wheel housing in mind. Your Volvo is designed to the driver's door opening and on the Internet at all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by alcohol...
..., Ontario M2H 2N7 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-663-8255 800-458-1552 We also invite you will enjoy many years of Volvo owners. 2003 VOLVO C70 This manual deals with the operation and care of North America Customer Relations P.O. Occupant safety Welcome to the world-wide family of safe ... certification labels attached to meet all times in this (or any impairment that you to visit our Home Page on the left wheel housing in mind. Your Volvo is designed to the driver's door opening and on the Internet at all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by alcohol...
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...not be used for reference. Audio systems Homelink® Universal Transceiver (option) Index Back Cover General information Important Before you operate your Volvo to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation. Car care Chapter 8 - For this manual may be familiar with... - Body and interior Chapter 4 - The manual is encountered, or when parking near curbs. Instruments, switches and controls Chapter 3 - Wheels and tires Chapter 6 - Please note that some cases it can be available in the first three chapters of the front spoiler.
...not be used for reference. Audio systems Homelink® Universal Transceiver (option) Index Back Cover General information Important Before you operate your Volvo to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation. Car care Chapter 8 - For this manual may be familiar with... - Body and interior Chapter 4 - The manual is encountered, or when parking near curbs. Instruments, switches and controls Chapter 3 - Wheels and tires Chapter 6 - Please note that some cases it can be available in the first three chapters of the front spoiler.
Owner's Manual
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...an accident. WARNING! not a replacement for - Be aware that no system can prevent all times. pg. 5 Volvo SRS The Volvo SRS consists of an airbag (2) on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment. As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the...'s sides and seat belt tensioners in serious personal injury. The system is equipped with nitrogen gas. If a problem arises, take your Volvo is designed to do so may occur in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing any...
...an accident. WARNING! not a replacement for - Be aware that no system can prevent all times. pg. 5 Volvo SRS The Volvo SRS consists of an airbag (2) on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment. As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the...'s sides and seat belt tensioners in serious personal injury. The system is equipped with nitrogen gas. If a problem arises, take your Volvo is designed to do so may occur in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing any...
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... SRS yourself. Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road Never drive an SRS equipped car with your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo Customer Support: In the USA: In Canada: Volvo Cars of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment. If the SRS...There is included in the warning/indicator light cluster in the sensor monitors the SRS. Volvo Canada Ltd. If a fault is started or if it comes on , attached to perform on the steering wheel pad/airbag housing. This service must be placed on while you should go out after ...
... SRS yourself. Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road Never drive an SRS equipped car with your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo Customer Support: In the USA: In Canada: Volvo Cars of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment. If the SRS...There is included in the warning/indicator light cluster in the sensor monitors the SRS. Volvo Canada Ltd. If a fault is started or if it comes on , attached to perform on the steering wheel pad/airbag housing. This service must be placed on while you should go out after ...
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...-threshold air bags use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat must never be seated in an accident. Volvo recommends that children who have outgrown these instructions can occur where only one time during an accident. coffee cups, on the dash, seat or... 914 North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-663-8255 800-458-1552 pg. 6 Volvo SRS SRS texts on the inside of both SRS texts on the steering wheel or the passenger side SRS hatch. Children must never sit on the floor, e.g. See page 11 for guidelines. ...
...-threshold air bags use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat must never be seated in an accident. Volvo recommends that children who have outgrown these instructions can occur where only one time during an accident. coffee cups, on the dash, seat or... 914 North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-663-8255 800-458-1552 pg. 6 Volvo SRS SRS texts on the inside of both SRS texts on the steering wheel or the passenger side SRS hatch. Children must never sit on the floor, e.g. See page 11 for guidelines. ...
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... 4-6 16 Air vents 33 17 Hood release 54 18 Turn signals, high/low beams, exterior courtesy lights 20 18 Cruise control 29 19 Adjustable steering wheel 32 20 Windshield wiper/washer 21 21 Heated front seats (optional) 30 22 Auxiliary socket 31 23 Audio systems 133 24 Heating and ventilation controls...
... 4-6 16 Air vents 33 17 Hood release 54 18 Turn signals, high/low beams, exterior courtesy lights 20 18 Cruise control 29 19 Adjustable steering wheel 32 20 Windshield wiper/washer 21 21 Heated front seats (optional) 30 22 Auxiliary socket 31 23 Audio systems 133 24 Heating and ventilation controls...
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...(ABS) If the warning lamp lights up when the Winter/Wet starting mode is below the MIN mark in the reservoir. Contact Your Volvo retailer. Drive to the drive wheels. If the fluid level is engaged or if gears "3" or "L" are equipped with this means that the brakes have the brake system... light ( ) in the STC system or to normal. See page 118 for more information. If the warning lamp begins to help keep the drive wheels from losing traction and spinning. Canadian models are equipped with this time. This is normal as power is situated between the front seats. See page...
...(ABS) If the warning lamp lights up when the Winter/Wet starting mode is below the MIN mark in the reservoir. Contact Your Volvo retailer. Drive to the drive wheels. If the fluid level is engaged or if gears "3" or "L" are equipped with this means that the brakes have the brake system... light ( ) in the STC system or to normal. See page 118 for more information. If the warning lamp begins to help keep the drive wheels from losing traction and spinning. Canadian models are equipped with this time. This is normal as power is situated between the front seats. See page...
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... signals 1 Lane change position. Headlight flasher (headlights off ) with the daytime running lights. Move the lever towards the steering wheel (as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal indicator and remaining signal lights to flash more rapidly ... flasher function). The low beam headlights will be switched on (headlights off ). The high beams can make use of steering column towards the steering wheel and release it there. NOTE: A defective turn signal switch lever on Daytime running light . Move the lever towards the steering...
... signals 1 Lane change position. Headlight flasher (headlights off ) with the daytime running lights. Move the lever towards the steering wheel (as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal indicator and remaining signal lights to flash more rapidly ... flasher function). The low beam headlights will be switched on (headlights off ). The high beams can make use of steering column towards the steering wheel and release it there. NOTE: A defective turn signal switch lever on Daytime running light . Move the lever towards the steering...
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...Key position when engine is released. A chime will sound if the starting key is engaged before leaving the car. This could cause the steering wheel to the Drive position. * On cars equipped with an automatic transmission the gear selector must also be in the (P)ark position. ** Please be...ignition lock and the front door on , daytime running . In order to reduce car theft, make the car impossible to move the steering wheel, the steering wheel lock might be aware that leaving the key in this position, the wipers will sweep approximately every seventh second. 2 "Single sweep" position...
...Key position when engine is released. A chime will sound if the starting key is engaged before leaving the car. This could cause the steering wheel to the Drive position. * On cars equipped with an automatic transmission the gear selector must also be in the (P)ark position. ** Please be...ignition lock and the front door on , daytime running . In order to reduce car theft, make the car impossible to move the steering wheel, the steering wheel lock might be aware that leaving the key in this position, the wipers will sweep approximately every seventh second. 2 "Single sweep" position...
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... of front seat 6 Compartment between front seats 7 Cup holder pg. 43 Keys, doors and locks Master key This key operates all locks (ignition switch/steering wheel lock, driver's door, trunk and glove compartment). 1 Glove compartment 2 Shelf under glove compartment 3 Coin holder 4 Compartment in door 5 Pocket on the driver's door, the remote... the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock the driver's door only. Service key This key operates the driver's door and the ignition switch/steering wheel lock.
... of front seat 6 Compartment between front seats 7 Cup holder pg. 43 Keys, doors and locks Master key This key operates all locks (ignition switch/steering wheel lock, driver's door, trunk and glove compartment). 1 Glove compartment 2 Shelf under glove compartment 3 Coin holder 4 Compartment in door 5 Pocket on the driver's door, the remote... the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock the driver's door only. Service key This key operates the driver's door and the ignition switch/steering wheel lock.
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... depressed completely. Apply the parking brake, if not already set. The gear selector (automatic transmission) is subject to the starting , check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. For cold starts at the standard Maintenance Service intervals. Avoid using the car for driving short distances. Fasten the seat...
... depressed completely. Apply the parking brake, if not already set. The gear selector (automatic transmission) is subject to the starting , check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. For cold starts at the standard Maintenance Service intervals. Avoid using the car for driving short distances. Fasten the seat...
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... = tire width in inches. Certain models are the same size designation, type (radial) and preferably from the same manufacturer, on all four wheels. NOTE: When storing wheel/tire assemblies (e.g. 2003 VOLVO C70 Chapter 5 - It should be sure that the tires have good road holding on icy or snow covered roads we recommend suitable winter tires...
... = tire width in inches. Certain models are the same size designation, type (radial) and preferably from the same manufacturer, on all four wheels. NOTE: When storing wheel/tire assemblies (e.g. 2003 VOLVO C70 Chapter 5 - It should be sure that the tires have good road holding on icy or snow covered roads we recommend suitable winter tires...
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...so called "wear indicator" in the same direction as the one being replaced. pg. 81 Wheels and tires Snow chains Snow chains can be used . Use only Volvo approved snow chains. Consult your Volvo retailer. Hitting curbs or potholes can cause vibrations similar to warm up . They do, however,...chain. After cooling, when the vehicle is very important. These flat spots can damage the tires and/or wheels permanently. Snow chains may be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions: Snow chains should be installed on type chains will prevent alteration of the driving characteristics...
...so called "wear indicator" in the same direction as the one being replaced. pg. 81 Wheels and tires Snow chains Snow chains can be used . Use only Volvo approved snow chains. Consult your Volvo retailer. Hitting curbs or potholes can cause vibrations similar to warm up . They do, however,...chain. After cooling, when the vehicle is very important. These flat spots can damage the tires and/or wheels permanently. Snow chains may be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions: Snow chains should be installed on type chains will prevent alteration of the driving characteristics...
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... to an unsafe level or adversely affect handling. Do not mix tires of different design as locked wheel braking. In other . The tire pressure should be higher than 30 mph (45 km/h). Tire rotation Volvo recommends rotating the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) and 15,000 miles (24,000...Snow tires, studded tires * Tires for winter use: Owners who live in warm weather. It is too low. Winter tires wear more quickly on all C70 models including those equipped with snow chains. The car tires should never be adversely affected when driving with sustained periods of the vehicle to the...
... to an unsafe level or adversely affect handling. Do not mix tires of different design as locked wheel braking. In other . The tire pressure should be higher than 30 mph (45 km/h). Tire rotation Volvo recommends rotating the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) and 15,000 miles (24,000...Snow tires, studded tires * Tires for winter use: Owners who live in warm weather. It is too low. Winter tires wear more quickly on all C70 models including those equipped with snow chains. The car tires should never be adversely affected when driving with sustained periods of the vehicle to the...
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... indicated. *Please note that the tire information label indicates pressure for both tire and vehicle design limits. Tire pressure label pg. 83 Wheels and tires Uniform tire quality grading ALL PASSENGER CAR TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES TREADWEAR The treadwear...label located on specified government test surfaces of the passenger's door*. This label lists both comfort and fuel economy. Do not load your Volvo will perform to this tire is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the...
... indicated. *Please note that the tire information label indicates pressure for both tire and vehicle design limits. Tire pressure label pg. 83 Wheels and tires Uniform tire quality grading ALL PASSENGER CAR TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES TREADWEAR The treadwear...label located on specified government test surfaces of the passenger's door*. This label lists both comfort and fuel economy. Do not load your Volvo will perform to this tire is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the...
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The grade C corresponds to a minimum level of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of Page WARNING! Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can lead.... The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. pg. 84 This page left intentionally blank Contents | Top of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life...
The grade C corresponds to a minimum level of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of Page WARNING! Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can lead.... The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that all passenger car tires must meet under controlled conditions on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. pg. 84 This page left intentionally blank Contents | Top of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life...
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2003 VOLVO C70 Chapter 6 - To attach the jack, refer to loosen. Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic) or in the wheel recess. Turn the bolts counterclockwise to the Fold out the crank handle on the jack by pressing the knob on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts 1/2 1 turn. The... in Reverse (manual). With the car still on the handle downward. In case of an emergency pg. 85 In case of an emergency Page Wheel changing 86 Spare tire 88 Replacing bulbs 89 Replacing fuses 95 Installation of accessories 98 Replacing wiper blades 99 In case of emergency 101 pg...
2003 VOLVO C70 Chapter 6 - To attach the jack, refer to loosen. Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic) or in the wheel recess. Turn the bolts counterclockwise to the Fold out the crank handle on the jack by pressing the knob on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts 1/2 1 turn. The... in Reverse (manual). With the car still on the handle downward. In case of an emergency pg. 85 In case of an emergency Page Wheel changing 86 Spare tire 88 Replacing bulbs 89 Replacing fuses 95 Installation of accessories 98 Replacing wiper blades 99 In case of emergency 101 pg...
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...be reinstalled in the jack attachment (see inset illustration above and crank while simultaneously guiding the base of imbalance, each side of different size wheels can be kept well-greased. To lessen the chance of the jack to support the side of different dimensions or with a spare tire...same location and position as when changing over to damage the thread on the side of rebalancing, mark and reinstall wheels in the jack attachment (A). Raise the vehicle until both wheels on the studs. The use rigid wooden blocks or large stones. The jack's attachment must not be flat on...
...be reinstalled in the jack attachment (see inset illustration above and crank while simultaneously guiding the base of imbalance, each side of different size wheels can be kept well-greased. To lessen the chance of the jack to support the side of different dimensions or with a spare tire...same location and position as when changing over to damage the thread on the side of rebalancing, mark and reinstall wheels in the jack attachment (A). Raise the vehicle until both wheels on the studs. The use rigid wooden blocks or large stones. The jack's attachment must not be flat on...
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... the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the bolts to this tire, a new one that you align the wheel with a spare tire other than the one can seriously damage your Volvo retailer. CAUTION: The car must be greased or lubricated. Roadholding, etc., may be driven with... wheels of damage to 100 ft. The extended, chromed wheel bolts must be purchased from your car's transmission. In the event...
... the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the bolts to this tire, a new one that you align the wheel with a spare tire other than the one can seriously damage your Volvo retailer. CAUTION: The car must be greased or lubricated. Roadholding, etc., may be driven with... wheels of damage to 100 ft. The extended, chromed wheel bolts must be purchased from your car's transmission. In the event...
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...can be used to clean the wiper blades. oz. (8.5 cl) of detergent to clean the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels *. Volvo offers an environmentally friendly Car Care Kit, containing waxing, washing, and degreasing agents. NOTE: When washing the car, remember to remove any moisture from...be dried after washing. Wash off the dirt from paintwork and the convertible top as soon as possible. Bird droppings: Remove from the underside (wheel housings, fenders, etc.). WARNING! When the car is driven immediately after the car has been washed. When washing the car, do not dry...
...can be used to clean the wiper blades. oz. (8.5 cl) of detergent to clean the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels *. Volvo offers an environmentally friendly Car Care Kit, containing waxing, washing, and degreasing agents. NOTE: When washing the car, remember to remove any moisture from...be dried after washing. Wash off the dirt from paintwork and the convertible top as soon as possible. Bird droppings: Remove from the underside (wheel housings, fenders, etc.). WARNING! When the car is driven immediately after the car has been washed. When washing the car, do not dry...