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A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in
the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility. 

The following should be checked regularly: *

1 Washer fluid 

reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See

page 119.

2 Coolant

 level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See 

page 120.

3 Power steering

 - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the

HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid. See 

page 118.

4 Engine oil

 level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx. 1.6 US

qts 
(1.5 liters). See 

page 116.

5 Brake fluid

 - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See

page 118.

* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.

Octane rating, see 

page 60.

Tire pressure, see label located on the rear edge of the right front door.

Bulbs Power Socket US no.

1

55 W

-

H7

2

30/7 W BA 15s 3357NA

3

55 W

PK 22s H1

4

5 W

BA 15s 67

Summary of Contents for 2003 C70

Page 1: ...tomobile 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 meet all applica...

Page 2: ...ountry before investigating that country s applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements Modifications to the em...

Page 3: ...it will not be possible to start the engine Anti lock Brake System ABS The ABS system in your car performs a self diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph 20 km...

Page 4: ...ines Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative fuel vehicles When you drive a Volvo you become our partner in the work to lessen the car s impact on the environment To reduce your v...

Page 5: ...car Fact In every state and province some type of child restraint legislation has been passed Additionally most states and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat b...

Page 6: ...g braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident it must be worn correctly When wearin...

Page 7: ...he 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 when ex...

Page 8: ...udes 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...

Page 9: ...ent or stickers may be placed on attached to or installed near the SRS cover in the center of the steering wheel the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment If...

Page 10: ...n who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened WARNING Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat Volvo recommends that ALL occupants adult...

Page 11: ...volves a nonrigid object e g a snow drift or bush or a rigid fixed object at a low speed the SRS system will not necessarily deploy Airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision in a colli...

Page 12: ...G Never drive with the airbags deployed The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your car Other safety systems can also be damaged The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed...

Page 13: ...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 Pa...

Page 14: ...9 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 33 35 25 Hazard warnin...

Page 15: ...ture sensor trip computer option 5 Odometer 6 Trip odometer NOTE Digital displays showing Clock Trip Odometer and Odometer will go off 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off To view these...

Page 16: ...uel remain If the ignition is switched on while refuelling the gauge may read inaccurately for up to 25 minutes 6 Rear fog light 7 High beams 8 Trunk open 9 Bulb failure warning sensor 10 Not in use 1...

Page 17: ...nliness and driveability Extended driving without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when...

Page 18: ...momentarily reduced to help keep the drive wheels from losing traction and spinning Anti lock Brake system ABS If the warning lamp lights up there is a malfunction of the ABS system the standard brak...

Page 19: ...acing bulbs and fuses Should the warning light come on after a defective outside bulb has been replaced the corresponding bulb on the other side of the car should also be replaced Fault in ETC Electro...

Page 20: ...g wheel as when using the headlight flasher function The low beam headlights will now remain on for 30 seconds to light your way Turn signals 1 Lane change position In maneuvers such as lane changing...

Page 21: ...returns automatically to the Drive position On cars equipped with an automatic transmission the gear selector must also be in the P ark position Please be aware that leaving the key in this position...

Page 22: ...ons such as fog rain snow smoke or dust reduce the daytime or night time visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 ft 150 meters For the rear fog light to function the low beam headlights must be...

Page 23: ...Remote keyless entry system 44 Alarm 45 Front seats 47 Rear side view mirrors 50 Interior lights Vanity mirrors 52 Long load storage 53 Hood 54 Opening the trunk 55 Trunk light Spare tire Jack 56 Secu...

Page 24: ...sing the control switch WARNING The convertible top must not be obstructed in any way when it is being raised or lowered The rear seat should not be occupied while the convertible top is being raised...

Page 25: ...e page 107 for information on cleaning the convertible top Wind deflector option accessory Installing the wind deflector Fold out the panels on the sides of the wind deflector 1 Slide the two metal sl...

Page 26: ...wheel lock driver s door trunk and glove compartment Service key This key operates the driver s door and the ignition switch steering wheel lock Doors and locks Your car is equipped with a central lo...

Page 27: ...e start inhibitor module The car can only be started if a properly coded key is used If you misplace a key take the other keys to an authorized Volvo retailer The existing code in the start inhibitor...

Page 28: ...re lock and the alarm will reset after 2 minutes unless the door has been opened The lock unlock and alarm features can also be utilized by using the keys See page 43 If the alarm LED glows continuous...

Page 29: ...on the remote control lock the car using the key in the driver s door or press the central lock button on one of the doors with the door open One long flash of the turn signals will confirm that the a...

Page 30: ...the boat could trigger the alarm To temporarily disconnect the sensor s from the alarm system With both doors closed switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch Press the lock...

Page 31: ...sure it is secured tightly to help protect the transmitter CAUTION Do not attempt to service or repair any components of the alarm system yourself This should only be done by an authorized Volvo reta...

Page 32: ...osition 2 Depress the MEM button 3 Press button 1 to program the current position of the seat Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way Moving the seat to a programmed position Depress button...

Page 33: ...r move the backrest to the upright position and release the lever The seat will move to its previously programmed position Manually operated passenger s seat move the seat to the desired position To e...

Page 34: ...sure that the seat is properly secured when you release the bar 3 Backrest tilt Rotate the control counterclockwise to tilt the backrest rearward and clockwise to tilt the backrest forward 4 Lumbar s...

Page 35: ...ed when the engine is new as the internal parts generate higher friction while wearing in to each other From the time the engine is new until the first service is performed the oil consumption could b...

Page 36: ...s filler inlet It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into a vehicle labelled unleaded gasoline only Leaded gasoline damages the three way catalytic converter and the heated oxygen sensor system Repe...

Page 37: ...lf to these chemicals Carbon Monoxide Important Warning Carbon monoxide is a poisonous colorless and odorless gas It is present in all exhaust gases If you ever smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle...

Page 38: ...y turning it clockwise until it clicks into place Allow for fuel expansion by not overfilling the tank Overfilling could also cause damage to the emission control systems Avoid spilling gasoline durin...

Page 39: ...ctors which decrease gas mileage are 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 checked at...

Page 40: ...transmission wear NOTE Selecting P or N automatic transmission when idling at a standstill for prolonged periods of time will help prevent overheating of transmission oil WARNING Always place the gea...

Page 41: ...ob when shifting up e g do not shift directly from 2nd to 5th gear to help avoid excessive wear on the transmission Engaging reverse gear The gear lever must first be moved to neutral in order to enga...

Page 42: ...ition and should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy The car should not be moving when shifting from R to the D position 4 Intermediate gear The transmission will shift automatic...

Page 43: ...ontrol system that constantly monitors the way in which the transmission functions It senses and adapts each gear shift for optimal performance The system also monitors your particular driving style a...

Page 44: ...ng on dry and wet surfaces It should be noted however that the tires have been developed to give these features on snow ice free surfaces Certain models are equipped with all season tires which provid...

Page 45: ...hen the vehicle is parked the tires have a tendency to distort slightly forming flat spots These flat spots can cause vibrations similar to the vibrations caused by unbalanced wheels They do however d...

Page 46: ...15 winter tires on 15 steel wheels on all C70 models including those equipped with 16 17 or 18 wheels Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads in warm weather They should be removed when the winter...

Page 47: ...tions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tire...

Page 48: ...ormance that all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum requir...

Page 49: ...l bolts Changing a wheel The spare wheel is located under the carpet on the trunk floor The jack and crank are secured in the wheel recess Engage the parking brake Put the gear selector in P ark autom...

Page 50: ...e location and position as before removal To lessen the chance of imbalance each wheel hub is equipped with a guide stud to ensure that a removed wheel can be reinstalled in its original position as w...

Page 51: ...e certain models The spare tire in your car is called a Temporary Spare It has the following designation T125 90 R15 Recommended tire pressure see decal on fuel filler flap should be maintained irresp...

Page 52: ...h its wires in the bulb holder 3 Remove the bulb from the holder by pulling it straight out 4 Press a new bulb into the holder and reinstall the unit in the reverse order Side direction indicator 1 Sl...

Page 53: ...nstalled 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 retaining clamp 1 in inset illustrat...

Page 54: ...the rear lamp unit 2 Remove the wing nut and remove the bulb holder 3 Let the connector with its wires remain attached to the bulb holder 4 Remove the bulb by pressing in and turning counterclockwise...

Page 55: ...d turn gently to loosen the glass lens 4 Replace the bulb and reinstall the glass lens Insert screwdriver and turn Front courtesy lights 1 Switch off the ignition 2 Insert a screwdriver and turn caref...

Page 56: ...d and pull out the lower edge 2 Twist off the bulb holder 3 Pull the bulb straight out 4 Replace the bulb 5 Reinstall the holder and lamp unit in reverse order Insert a screwdriver Door step courtesy...

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Page 58: ...larly when washing the car for instance Touch up if necessary Paint repairs require special equipment and skill Contact your Volvo retailer for any extensive damage Minor scratches can be repaired by...

Page 59: ...loose flakes of paint adhere to it 2 Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush When the primer surface is dry the paint can be applied using a brush Mix the paint thoroughly apply seve...

Page 60: ...TION During high pressure washing the spray mouthpiece must never be closer to the painted surfaces of the vehicle than 13 30 cm Do not spray directly into the locks When washing or steam cleaning the...

Page 61: ...fore washing the car A chime indicates when the top has been fully raised see page 40 Wash the convertible top with a mild detergent wiping from the front towards the rear Rinse thoroughly with clean...

Page 62: ...unt must gasoline naphtha or similar 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 Cl...

Page 63: ...ic converter 123 pg 110 Label information 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards as evidenced by the certification label on the undersi...

Page 64: ...e pg 111 Maintenance service Warranty Maintenance service Volvo advises you to follow the service program which is outlined in the Maintenance Records Manual This maintenance program contains inspecti...

Page 65: ...raint Systems Warranty Canada Emission Design and Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty U S and Province of British Columbia only These are the Federal warranties other warranties are provided...

Page 66: ...duced into the tank or if there is reason to suspect that this has occurred Fuel system including filler cap tank and lines and connections The ability of the fuel system to contain hydrocarbons depen...

Page 67: ...gas analysis is fed into an electronic module This adjusts the air fuel ratio to provide optimum conditions for combustion and efficient reduction of the three major pollutants hydrocarbons carbon mo...

Page 68: ...ons may still have fuel nozzles that are not compatible with the fuel filler neck on cars equipped with the evaporative emission control system mandated by the U S Environmental Protection Agency and...

Page 69: ...A1 API SJ SJ CF and SJ Energy Conserving Oil additives must not be used Engine oil Quality Meeting API SJ SJ CF and SJ Energy Conserving Capacity incl filter 6 2 US qts 5 8 liters Automatic transmiss...

Page 70: ...lting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold by approx 8 7 psi over atmospheric pressure and engine power output by approx 50 horsepower over that developed by the normally aspira...

Page 71: ...ignition off when Replacing distributor ignition components e g plugs coil etc Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running This may result in unintended moveme...

Page 72: ...orque converter with a lockup function planetary gear integrated final drive Operation via a floor mounted gear selector lever Drive shafts with symmetrical joint location Overdrive Final drive ratio...

Page 73: ...l system 12 Volt negative ground Voltage controlled generator Single wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors Battery Voltage 12 6 Volt Capacity 520 A 100 min certain markets 420 A 75 mi...

Page 74: ...courtesy lights 5 W BA 9s 2 Rear reading lights 5 W BA 9s 2 All specifications are subject to change without notice pg 131 Specifications Dimensions Length 186 in 472 cm Width 71 5 in 182 cm Height C...

Page 75: ...equipment luggage and other cargo to your vehicle the total loaded weight capacity of the vehicle must not be exceeded The max permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded...

Page 76: ...e of competence in specific areas Besides passing exams each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued These professional technicians are fully...

Page 77: ...following pages describe the use of your SC 813 Cassette radio and CD remote control 1 On off push 2 Volume turn Pause Mute push Balance pull 3 Single CD mode selector Active Sound Control 4 CD change...

Page 78: ...a CD changer pg 135 Anti theft code Anti theft code The radio features anti theft circuitry If the set is removed from the vehicle or if the battery power is disconnected a special code must be enter...

Page 79: ...tempts the set will lock and remain locked for two hours OFF is displayed During this waiting period the battery must be connected the ignition key must be turned to position I the unit must be turned...

Page 80: ...radio ON USA will flash on the display Each time button 5 is pressed the frequency selection will change from USA to AUS etc When the correct country name is displayed wait 5 seconds and the radio wi...

Page 81: ...ns This is especially useful when travelling in areas where radio stations are unfamiliar 1 Depress and hold the AUTO button for at least 1 second A number of strong stations max 8 on the chosen waveb...

Page 82: ...s displayed 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...

Page 83: ...auto reverse The cassette can be inserted or ejected even when the unit is switched off B Reversing the tape PROG Press the button to play the other side of the tape The side of the tape being played...

Page 84: ...no audio sound of approx 5 seconds between songs for this function to operate C Pause If you press the volume knob the tape is stopped the unit is silent and PAUSE is displayed To restart the tape pr...

Page 85: ...II before programming the HomeLink Universal Transceiver 2 Begin by erasing all 3 factory default channels Hold down the two outside buttons buttons 1 and 3 in the illustration on the HomeLink Univers...

Page 86: ...ly and then rapidly to indicate that the button has been successfully programmed Determining if your garage door uses a rolling code Determining if your garage door uses a rolling code Determine in on...

Page 87: ...tons The HomeLink buttons can be reprogrammed using the procedures described on the previous page HomeLink information is continued on the next page pg 192 HomeLink Universal Transceiver option Reprog...

Page 88: ...Contents Top of Page...

Page 89: ...ntifreeze 77 Ashtrays 31 Audio systems General information 186 SC 813 134 SC 816 147 SC 900 01 163 Automatic car washing 107 Automatic daytime running 24 Automatic transmission 66 129 Kickdown 67 Auto...

Page 90: ...raising 102 Coolant checking changing 120 Coolant level sensor 19 Coolant level warning light 17 Cooling system 69 128 Courtesy lights exterior 20 Courtesy lights front 51 Cruise control 29 D Daytime...

Page 91: ...t fog lights 22 Front seats 47 Front seats heated 30 Front seats memory function 47 Fuel filter 113 Fuel gauge 16 Fuel level 17 Fuel requirements 60 61 Fuel system 113 128 Fuel tank cover opening 37 6...

Page 92: ...e 53 Lubrication 115 Luggage racks trunk mounted 70 Lumbar support 49 M Maintenance service 111 Malfunction indicator lamp 17 Manual transmission 65 129 Manually raising convertible top 102 Memory fun...

Page 93: ...94 Replacing fuses 95 Reporting safety defects 13 Road assistance 132 Roadholding 68 Roll Over Protection System ROPS 10 Rotating tires 82 S Safety defects reporting 13 Seat belt maintenance 13 Seat b...

Page 94: ...tires 81 T Tachometer 16 Temperature gauge 16 Temporary spare tire 88 Three way catalytic converter 123 Timing belt 113 Tire pressure 82 Tire rotation 82 Tires changing 86 Towing 71 72 Towing a trail...

Page 95: ...hing 106 Waxing 107 Wheel changing 86 87 Wheels and tires 80 WHIPS 9 Whiplash Protection System WHIPS 9 Wind deflector 41 Windshield washer nozzles 119 Windshield washers wipers 21 Windshield wiper bl...

Page 96: ...m the installation of non genuine accessories Driver Distraction Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the car in the driving environment Your...

Page 97: ...wer steering When cold the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the HOT mark Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid See page 118 4 Engine oil level...

Page 98: ...5 21 W BAU 15 6 21 W BA 15s 1156 See pages 89 94 for more detailed information Volvo Car Corporation G teborg Sweden Contents Top of Page...

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