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VOLVO

C70

Chapter 9 - Specifications

pg. 119 Specifications

Specifications

This chapter contains facts and figures pertaining to the technical specifications of your car.

Oil/fluids specifications 120

Engine specifications 121

Cooling/fuel/distributor ignition systems 122

Front/rear suspensions 122

Transmission, Capacities, Vehicle loading 123

Electrical system/bulbs 124

Dimensions and weights 125

Service manuals, Road assistance 126

pg. 120 Oil/fluid specifications

Oil quality

Engine Oil

Meeting or exceeding ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/CF, and SJ/Energy Conserving.

Oil additives must not be used unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.

Engine oil

Quality:

Meeting or exceeding ILSAC specification GF-2, including

ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/CF, and SJ/Energy Conserving.

Capacity

(incl. filter)

6.1

US qts. (5.8 liters)*

Automatic
transmission
fluid

Quality:

AW5: Only Volvo gearbox oil (1161540-8). Do not mix with

other oils.

Capacity:

8 US qts. (7.6

liters)

Manual

Summary of Contents for 2001 C70

Page 1: ...s or any other automobile And of course please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive Your Volvo is designed to...

Page 2: ...export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country s applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requir...

Page 3: ...from the ignition switch Clutch interlock manual transmission only The clutch must be fully depressed before you can start you car If the clutch is not depressed it will not be possible to start the...

Page 4: ...d dismantling manuals indicating the weight and material of individual components For Volvo all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 1 7 oz 50 grams are marked with international symbols that...

Page 5: ...e materials such as grass or leaves which can come into contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather conditions Excessive starter cranking in e...

Page 6: ...ost states and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts So urging you to buckle up is not just our recommendation legislation in your state or province may man...

Page 7: ...e seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident it must be worn correctly When wearing the seat belt remember The belt should not be twisted or turned The lap belt must be positi...

Page 8: ...ear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm behind the back or otherwise out of position Such use could cause injury in the event of an accident As the seat belts lose much of their strength wh...

Page 9: ...gas generators 1 surrounded by the airbags 2 and front seat belt tensioners for both of the front seats 4 To deploy the system the sensor 3 activates the gas generators causing the airbags to be infla...

Page 10: ...an SRS equipped car with your hands on the steering wheel pad airbag housing No objects accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on attached to or installed near the SRS cover in the center of th...

Page 11: ...also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened NOTE Deployment of SRS components occurs only one time during an accident In a co...

Page 12: ...or decelerations depending on the crash severity angle speed and object impacted The SRS sensor is designed to react to both the impact of the collision and the inertial forces generated by it and to...

Page 13: ...sult in personal injury Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs Automatic transmission only Before attempting to tow the car use the following procedure to override the shiftloc...

Page 14: ...es and controls The pages in this section provide detailed descriptions of the vehicle s instruments and controls Note that vehicles may be equipped differently depending on special legal requirements...

Page 15: ...rior courtesy lights 20 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 127 24 Heating and ven...

Page 16: ...e pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge face when driving If the pointer approaches the red range repeatedly check coolant level 3 Speedometer 4 Clock ambient temperature sensor trip com...

Page 17: ...w washer fluid level If the lamp glows continuously when the engine is running there is only about 1 2 1 US qt remaining in the washer fluid reservoir 5 Low fuel level When the lamp glows only about 1...

Page 18: ...ssion control system Although driveability may not be affected see an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is...

Page 19: ...e button on the dashboard see page 23 The light will also come on if there is a fault in the STC system or to indicate that the brakes have overheated The light will go out when the brake temperature...

Page 20: ...come on at 7 500 mile 12 000 km intervals after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months whichever occurs first It is a reminder to the driver that the service interval has been exceeded The light wil...

Page 21: ...te keyless entry system 43 Alarm 44 Front seats 46 Rear side view mirrors 48 Interior lights Vanity mirrors 49 Long load storage 50 Hood 51 Opening the trunk 52 Trunk light Spare tire Jack 53 Securing...

Page 22: ...ont seat 6 Compartment between front seats 7 Cup holder pg 41 Sun roof option Electrically operated sun roof The switch for operating the sun roof is located on the instrument panel The starting ignit...

Page 23: ...until it reaches its final position and stops automatically Sun visor The sun roof also features a sliding sun visor The visor slides back automatically when the sun roof is opened and also slides bac...

Page 24: ...ll stay on and a chime will sound until the door is closed As an added anti theft measure new keys have been developed which may take slightly longer to copy or replace if the original keys are mispla...

Page 25: ...this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This key operates the driver s door and the ignition switch steering wheel lock The key numb...

Page 26: ...ving 72 pg 56 Fuel requirements NOTE ENGINE OIL Although some oil consumption occurs during normal engine operation more oil is consumed when the engine is new as the internal parts generate higher fr...

Page 27: ...ing easier possibly resulting in emission test failure for misfueled vehicles NOTE Some U S and Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methly cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarb...

Page 28: ...her conditions CAUTION Do not refuel with the engine running Turn the ignition off or to position I If the ignition is on an incorrect reading could occur in the fuel gauge After refueling close the f...

Page 29: ...cks ski racks etc increase air resistance and thereby fuel consumption Avoid using automatic transmission kickdown feature unless necessary Avoid using the air conditioning when it is not required Whe...

Page 30: ...I and the brake pedal must be depressed See page 95 for instructions on manually releasing the SHIFTLOCK system Do not race a cold engine immediately after starting Oil flow may not reach some lubrica...

Page 31: ...gears Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while driving Overdrive 5th gear should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy This gear can be engaged at speeds above approx 50 mph 80...

Page 32: ...Never use P while the car is in motion The parking brake should also be used when parking on grades The gear selector is mechanically locked in the P position SHIFTLOCK To release the gear selector fr...

Page 33: ...termediate gear The transmission will shift automatically between gears 3 2 and 1 from this position The transmission cannot shift up to fourth gear or D rive from third gear L Low gears The transmiss...

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Page 35: ...the relationship in percent between the section height and width of the tire R radial tires 16 diameter in inches The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry and w...

Page 36: ...e screeching Tire wear increases with speed Correct front wheel alignment is very important Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and driving comfort If the wheels are rotated they should be kept on t...

Page 37: ...affected when driving with chains Avoid fast or sharp turns as well as locked wheel braking Snow tires studded tires Tires for winter use Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with su...

Page 38: ...imits indicated Please note that the tire information label indicates pressure for both comfort and fuel economy pg 77 Wheels and tires Uniform tire quality grading ALL PASSENGER CAR TIRES MUST CONFOR...

Page 39: ...ation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to deg...

Page 40: ...that something might go wrong and prevent you from driving such as a punctured tire blown fuse or bulb etc For additional information see section ON CALL Road Assistance Wheel changing 80 81 Spare tir...

Page 41: ...l can be reinstalled in its original position as when changing over to winter tires wheels pg 81 Wheel changing There is a jack attachment located in the center on each side of the car Position the ja...

Page 42: ...e kept well greased CAUTION Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts must be observed The wheel bolts should never be greased or lubricated The extended chromed wheel bolts must not be used with steel...

Page 43: ...eed 50 mph 80 km h pg 83 Replacing bulbs Parking light direction indicator 1 From the front of the car use a screwdriver to press down on the silver catch located in the space between the inside of th...

Page 44: ...it 4 Pull the old bulb straight out and press a new one into place 5 Replace the entire unit in the reverse order pg 84 Replacing bulbs Low beam headlight bulb A replacement 1 Turn the plastic cover c...

Page 45: ...bulbs of the correct tupe and voltage High beam headlight bulb B replacement 1 Pull the catch on the lower edge of the cover upward and remove the plastic cover 2 Press the wire catches on the retaini...

Page 46: ...stery 102 pg 98 Paint touch up Paint touchup Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting Make it a habit to check the finish regularly when washing the car for instance Touchup if neces...

Page 47: ...s soon as the spot has been cleaned pg 99 Paint touch up Deep scratches 1 Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it 2 Thor...

Page 48: ...ar has been washed A stiff bristle brush and lukewarm soapy water can be used to clean the wiper blades Frequent cleaning improves visibility considerably Wash off the dirt from the underside wheel ho...

Page 49: ...driving into an automatic wash make sure that side view mirrors auxiliary lamps etc are secure otherwise there is risk of the machine dislodging them You should also lower the antenna by turning off t...

Page 50: ...lar cleaning agents be used on the plastic or the leather since these can cause damage Cleaning the seat belts Clean only with lukewarm water and mild soap solution Cleaning floor mats The floor mats...

Page 51: ...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 PROPO...

Page 52: ...ety Standards FMVSS specifications USA and Ministry of Transport CMVSS standards Canada Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards as evidenced by the certification label on the re...

Page 53: ...vices outlined in this book should be performed as indicated The extended maintenance service intervals make it even more advisable to follow this program Inspection and service should also be perform...

Page 54: ...ic transmission fluid I I I I I I Timing belt all engines3 1 See section Engine oil for detailed information NOTE The oil should be changed at these intervals after 750 hours of driving or after 12 mo...

Page 55: ...les 24 000 km when driving under extremely hard conditions mountain driving etc 3 Rotate tires at owner request The following items should be checked weekly by the driver it takes only a few minutes E...

Page 56: ...Engine damage will occur if the belt fails Fuel system cap tank and lines and connections The effectiveness of the fuel system to contain hydrocarbons is dependent largely on a leakfree system Check f...

Page 57: ...he exhaust gases leaving the engine The exhaust gas analysis is fed into an electronic module This adjusts the airfuel ratio to provide optimum conditions for combustion and efficient reduction of the...

Page 58: ...ion Agency and the California Air Resources Board If you experience difficulties in refueling your vehicle please ask the gas station attendant for assistance CAUTION Fuel must not be siphoned from th...

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Page 60: ...and weights 125 Service manuals Road assistance 126 pg 120 Oil fluid specifications Oil quality Engine Oil Meeting or exceeding ILSAC specification GF 2 including ACEA A1 API SJ SJ CF and SJ Energy Co...

Page 61: ...shaft Fullflow type oil filter Exhaust emission control is accomplished by multiport fuel injection heated oxygen sensor s and threeway catalytic converter Designation Volvo B 5234 T3 Designation Volv...

Page 62: ...changed every 30 000 miles 48 000 km However city driving or fast highway driving may necessitate changing after 15 000 miles 24 000 km of driving When installing new plugs be sure to fit the right ty...

Page 63: ...earbox comprising a hydraulic torque converter with a lockup function planetary gear integrated final drive Operation via a floor mounted gear selector lever Drive shafts with symmetrical joint locati...

Page 64: ...without prior warning All specifications are subject to change without notice pg 124 Specifications Electrical system 12 Volt negative ground Voltagecontrolled generator Singlewire system with chassis...

Page 65: ...1 2 W W 2x4 6 d gear selector auto matic trans 1 2 W W 2x4 6d 1 rear ashtray 1 2 W W 2x4 6d 1 Instrument warning indicator lights 1 2 W W 2x4 6d Front courtesy lights 5 W BA 9s 2 Rear reading lights 5...

Page 66: ...kg Max tongue weight 165 lbs 75 kg 75 kg The max permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded See also section Trailer towing All specifications are subject to change witho...

Page 67: ...ormation features and benefits are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment If you have misplaced your package dial In the U S A 1 800 63 VOLVO 1 800 638 6586 In Canada 1...

Page 68: ...is chapter describes the audio system in your car SC 813 128 SC 816 141 SC 901 157 General information 180 pg 128 Audio system SC813 certain models The following pages describe the use of your SC813 C...

Page 69: ...or 10 PROG Reversing the tape 11 Dolby B NR button 12 Cassette eject 13 Not in use 14 Scan 15 Auto seek memory 16 Seek tuning up down TP Next Previous song CD Next UP Previous DOWN track 17 Manual tun...

Page 70: ...code card supplied with your vehicle or ask your retailer for the correct code When the car is parked with the ignition key removed the anti theft LED will flash To enter the code After installation o...

Page 71: ...4 for information on turning the headlights off Enter the code again once this time has elapsed pg 130 Radio SC 813 A On off switch Push the button to switch on the radio Press the button slightly lon...

Page 72: ...es The tuned frequency is displayed ST will be displayed to indicate stereo FM reception pg 131 Radio SC 813 A Seek tuning up down Press the left side tune button to tune to lower frequencies and the...

Page 73: ...ng stations max 8 on the chosen waveband are now automatically stored in the memory If there are no audible stations is displayed 2 Press the AUTO button for less than 1 second to obtain another autos...

Page 74: ...d C Balance control Pull out the volume knob and adjust the left right balance by turning the knob counter clockwise or clockwise D Scan Press this button to listen to each station for five seconds Pr...

Page 75: ...amming the transceiver 1 The ignition switch must be turned to the accessory position II before programming the HomeLink Universal Transceiver Release the buttons 2 Begin by erasing all 3 factory defa...

Page 76: ...edly press and hold your hand held transmitter s button at two second intervals until HomeLink has learned your transmitter s code The HomeLink indicator light will flash first slowly and then rapidly...

Page 77: ...The HomeLink buttons can be reprogrammed using the procedures described on the previous page HomeLink information is continued on the next page pg 186 HomeLink Universal Transceiver option Reprogramm...

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Page 79: ...information 180 SC813 128 SC816 141 SC 900 901 157 Auto dim rear view mirror 48 Automatic car washing 101 Automatic daytime running 24 Automatic transmission 61 62 63 64 123 Kickdown 62 Automatic tra...

Page 80: ...9 Cruise control 29 D Daytime running lights 24 Demister rear window 23 Dimensions 125 Distributor ignition system 122 Diversity antenna 183 Doors and locks 42 Driving economy 58 Driving mode W 62 E E...

Page 81: ...uel system 122 Fuel tank cover opening 37 57 opening manually 95 Fuses 89 90 91 Fuses replacing 89 G Gas tank cover opening 37 57 opening manually 95 Generator 17 124 Generator warning light 18 H Hand...

Page 82: ...service 105 Malfunction indicator lamp 17 18 Manual transmission 60 123 Manual transmission fluid 120 Memory function front seats 46 Mirrors rear side view 48 O Occupant safety 13 Octane rating 57 Od...

Page 83: ...rails racks 65 S Safety defects reporting 13 Seat belt maintenance 13 Seat belts 2 3 11 Automatic Locking Retractor 11 Emergency Locking Retractor 11 Seat belts cleaning 102 Seats 46 Seats heated 30 S...

Page 84: ...r 71 Trailer towing 71 Trip computer 23 26 27 28 Trip odometer 16 Trunk opening locking 52 Trunk light 53 Turn signals 17 20 U Uniform tire quality grading 77 Upholstery cleaning 102 V Vanity mirrors...

Page 85: ...Windows electrically operated 36 Windshield washer nozzles 115 Windshield washers wipers 21 Windshield wiper blades replacing 93 Winter driving 72 Contents Top of Page...

Page 86: ...ed with an accessory connector located under the dashboard on the driver s side Please consult your Volvo retailer if you have any questions before connecting accessory or optional equipment to the ve...

Page 87: ...etween the dipstick marks The distance between the marks represents approx 1 6 US qts 1 5 liters See page 112 5 Brake fluid check without removing the cap that the level is above the MIN mark Use brak...

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