2005 Volvo C70 Owners Manual

The above is a sample of the decal which can be found on the rear edge of the driver’s door (U.S. models)

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There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The month and year shown on the decal on the door pillar indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer for specific servicing or replacement of airbags and seat belt tensioners. This service must be performed by an authorized Volvo retailer. Should you have any questions about the SRS system, please contact your authorized Volvo retailer or Volvo Customer Support: In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552

In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd. National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255

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SRS texts on inside of both sun visors

SRS text at far right of instrument panel

WARNING! Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger’s seat. We also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.

SRS texts on outside of both sun visors

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SRS texts on the passenger's dash

NOTE: • Deployment of SRS components occurs

only one time during an accident. In a collision where deployment occurs, the air bags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire.

• Volvo's dual-threshold air bags use special

sensors that are integrated with the front seat buckles. The point at which the air bag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being used, as well as, the severity of the collision. Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags deploys.

WARNING! • Children must never be allowed in the

front passenger seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag. See page 11 for guidelines.

• Occupants in the front passenger's seat

must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened. • Feet must be on the floor, e.g. not on the

dash, seat or out of the window.

• No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dash covers, may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see illustration).

• There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat or dash area.

• Never try to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side SRS hatch. This should only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician.

• Failure to follow these instructions can

result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an accident.

NOTE: The information on this page does not pertain to the Side Impact Protection System airbags.

When are the airbags deployed? The SRS system is designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, 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 determine if the intensity of the collision is sufficient for the airbags to be deployed.

WARNING! The SRS is designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and with considerable force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating position, one may experience abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result of airbag(s) deployment.

If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:

• • Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer. Never drive with

the airbags deployed.

• Have an authorized Volvo retailer replace the SRS system compo-

nents.

• Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components

(airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.).

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Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)! In order for the SRS system to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the car. The SRS system is a supplement to the seat belts.

WARNING! If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your car has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which could result 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 shiftlock system to move the gear selector to the neutral position. • Disconnect the battery • Wait at least one minute • Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position 1
• Press firmly on the shiftlock override button (located near the base

• While holding the override button down, move the gear selector

of the gear selector).

from the park position.

When are the airbags NOT deployed? Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision involves a non-rigid 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 collision from the rear or in a rollover situation. The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not.

WARNING! 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 can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.

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SIPS airbag As an enhancement to the structural Side Impact Protection System built into your car, the car is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system consists of airbag modules built into the sides of both front seat backrests (1), cables (2) from these modules to the electronic sensor units (3). The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions. The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact. The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations. NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact.

WARNING! • The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System and the three-point seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations.

• The use of seat covers on the front seats

may impede SIPS airbag deployment.

• No objects, accessory equipment or

stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SIPS airbag system or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment (see illustration to the right above).

• Never try to open or repair any

components of the SIPS airbag system. This should only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician.

• For best protection from the SIPS airbag system, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened.

WARNING!

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SIPS airbag decal

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WARNING! • 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 can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.

• If your car has been subjected to flood

conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/ standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your car has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer for repairs.

Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)

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Do not wedge boxes, suitcases, etc. behind front seats

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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - front seats only The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests and head restraints designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear (“rear-ended”). In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges and brackets of the front seat backrests are designed to change position slightly to allow the backrest/head restraint to help support the occupant’s head before moving slightly rearward. This movement helps absorb some of the forces that could result in the whiplash effect.

WARNING! • Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats (see

illustration above) could impede the function of the WHIPS system.

• The WHIPS system is designed to supplement the other safety

systems in your car. For this system to function properly, the three- point seat belt must be worn. Please be aware that no system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.

• If your car has been involved in a collision, the front seat backrests must be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer even if the seats appear to be undamaged. Certain components in the WHIPS system may need to be replaced. Do not attempt to service any component in the WHIPS system yourself.

• The WHIPS system is designed to function in certain collisions from the rear, depending on the crash severity, angle and speed. • Occupants in the front seats must never sit out of position. The

occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.

Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)

• No objects should be placed over the roll bars behind the rear seat head restraints. • No one should be allowed to sit on the cover over the convertible top storage compartment.

Seats belts for all seating positions are equipped with seat belt tensioners.

WARNING! • The rear seat of the Volvo C70 is intended

for two occupants only. Only two three- point seat belts are provided. The center position should never be used to seat a passenger.

• You should never perform any

maintenance or in any way attempt to repair/adjust the ROPS system yourself.

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Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) • The ROPS system consists of two roll bars located behind the rear seat head restraints and a sensor which monitors the roll or pitch angle of the car. If the pitch angle exceeds approximately 72 degrees or the roll angle exceeds approximately 38
degrees, the sensor automatically deploys (raises) the roll bars.

• If the ROPS system has been deployed, an authorized Volvo retailer should inspect the system and make any necessary repairs/ adjustments.

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Keeping child seats in place (ALR/ELR*) To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver’s belt) is equipped with a locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut. When attaching the seat belt to a child seat: • Attach the seat belt to the child seat

according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

• Pull the seat belt out as far as possible. • Insert the seat belt latch plate into the

buckle (lock) in the usual way.

• Release the seat belt and pull it taut around

the child seat. A sound from the seat belt retractor will be audible at this time and is normal.

The belt will now be locked in place. This function is automatically disabled when the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is fully retracted.

Important! Why Volvo believes no child should sit in the front seat of a car. It's quite simple really. A front air bag is a very powerful device designed, by law, to help protect an adult. Because of the size of the air bag and its speed of inflation, a child should never be placed in the front seat, even if he or she is properly belted or strapped into a child

* Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor

safety seat. Volvo has been an innovator in safety for over fifty years, and we'll continue to do our part. But we need your help. Please remember to put your children in the back seat, and buckle them up. Volvo has some very specific recommendations: • Always wear your seat belt. • Air bags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety device which when used in conjunction with a three-point seat belt can help reduce serious injuries during certain types of severe accidents. Volvo recommends that you do not disconnect the air bag system in your vehicle.

• Volvo strongly recommends that ALL

children sit in the rear seat of any vehicle and that they be properly restrained.

• A child should NEVER sit in the front

passenger seat of any vehicle equipped with a front passenger side airbag.

• Volvo recommends that ALL occupants

(adults and children) shorter than four feet seven inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag. Drive safely!

ISOFIX/LATCH anchors Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child seats are located in the rear seats, hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor positions as shown. A plastic guide, shown above right,

Child safety

ISOFIX/LATCH symbols

ISOFIX/LATCH guide

is also provided to help you mark the anchor locations. To install the guide, kneel on the seat cushion. Locate the anchors by feel. Position the guide and press in place. To remove the guide when not in use, grasp it at both ends and slide it out.

NOTE: Remove the ISOFIX guide if you do not plan to use it for an extended period.

Always follow your child seat manufacturer's installation instructions, and use ISOFIX lower anchors whenever possible.

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A specially designed and tested booster cushion (not available in Canada) can be obtained from your Volvo retailer for children weighing 33 - 80 lb (15 - 36 kg) and 38-54
inches (97 - 137 cm) in height. WARNING! Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger’s seat. We also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.

Child safety Child safety Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember that, regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a car. Your car is also equipped with ISOFIX attachments, which make it more convenient to install child seats (see the previous page). Restraint systems for children are designed to be secured in the vehicle by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Such child restraint systems can help protect children in cars in the event of an accident only if they are used properly. However, children could be endangered in a crash if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle. Failure to follow the installation instructions for your child restraint can result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior in a sudden stop. Holding a child in your arms is NOT a suitable substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, a child held in a person’s arms can be crushed between the vehicle’s interior and an unrestrained person. The child could also be injured by striking the interior, or by being ejected from the vehicle during a sudden maneuver or impact. The same can also happen if the infant or child rides unrestrained on the seat. Other occupants should also be properly restrained to help reduce the chance of injuring or increasing the injury of a child.

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All states and provinces have legislation governing how and where children should be carried in a car. Find out the regulations existing in your state or province. Recent accident statistics have shown that children are safer in rear seating positions than front seating positions when properly restrained. A child restraint system can help protect a child in a vehicle. Here’s what to look for when selecting a child restraint system: • It should have a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) - or in Canada, CMVSS 213.

• Make sure the child restraint system is

approved for the child’s height, weight and development - the label required by the standard or regulation, or instructions for infant restraints, typically provide this information.

· In using any child restraint system, we

urge you to look carefully over the instructions that are provided with the restraint. Be sure you understand them and can use the device properly and safely in this vehicle. A misused child restraint system can result in increased injuries for both the infant or child and other occupants in the vehicle.

When a child has outgrown the child safety seat, you should use the rear seat with the standard seat belt fastened. The best way to help protect the child here is to place the child on an approved booster cushion so that the seat belt is properly located on the hips.

Seat belt maintenance Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: Attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap.

Volvo Concern for Safety Safety is the cornerstone for Volvo. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your suggestions about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern with your car. Call us at: U.S.A. 1-800-458-1552
Canada 1-800-663-8255.

Occupant safety How safely you drive doesn’t depend on how old you are but rather on: • How well you see. • Your ability to concentrate. • How quickly you make decisions under

stress to avoid an accident.

The tips listed below are suggestions to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment. • Never drink and drive. • If you are taking any medication, consult

your physician about its potential effects on your driving abilities.

• Take a driver-retraining course • Have your eyes checked regularly • Keep your windshield and headlights clean. • Replace wiper blades when they start to

leave streaks.

• Take into account the traffic, road, and

weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping distance.

Reporting Safety Defects in the U.S. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual

Occupant safety

problems between you, your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service campaign, safety or emission recall or similar action, it should be completed as soon as possible. Please check with your local retailer or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC if your vehicle is covered under these conditions. NHTSA can be reached at: Internet: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov

Telephone: 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) (toll free) 1-800-424-9393 (toll free) 1-202-366-0123 (in Washington DC area)

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Air vents ................................................................................ 33
Headlights, parking lights ..................................................... 20
Instrument illumination ......................................................... 22
Rear fog light ........................................................................ 22
Front fog lights (optional) ..................................................... 22
Space for additional equipment ............................................ 22
Space for additional equipment ............................................ 22
Instruments ....................................................................... 16-17
Stability Control System - STC ............................................ 23
Trip computer (optional) .................................................. 26-28
Electrically operated convertible top .................................... 41
Rear window demister/heated door mirrors .......................... 23
Air mix .................................................................................. 33
Air vents ................................................................................ 33
Passenger side air bag (SRS) hatch ...................................... 4-6
Air vents ................................................................................ 33
Hood release ......................................................................... 54
Turn signals, high/low beams, exterior courtesy lights ........ 20
Cruise control ........................................................................ 29
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Adjustable steering wheel ..................................................... 32
20 Windshield wiper/washer ...................................................... 21
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Heated front seats (optional) ................................................. 30
Auxiliary socket .................................................................... 31
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Audio systems ..................................................................... 139
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Heating and ventilation controls ...................................... 33-35

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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls Hazard warning flashers ....................................................... 23
25
Ashtray .................................................................................. 31
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Coin holder ........................................................................... 42
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Shiftlock release button (automatic transmission only) ...... 106
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Gear selector shift positions ............................................. 65-67
30 Winter mode selector ............................................................ 67
Parking brake ........................................................................ 30
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Horn/SRS ............................................................................. 4-6
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Trunk open control ................................................................ 55
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Power window controls ........................................................ 36
Power mirror controls ........................................................... 51
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Fuel tank open control .......................................................... 37
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Central locking button .......................................................... 36

Some of the items above are available on certain models only.

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Instruments

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4 Clock, ambient temperature 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 displays again, turn the ignition key to position I.

7 Trip odometer reset button Used for measuring shorter distances. The last digit indicates 1/10 mile/km. 8 Tachometer Reads thousands of engine rpm. Do not drive for long with the needle in the red section. The engine has an inbuilt function preventing too high a rotation speed. When this function operates, you may discern some pulsation, which in that case is quite normal.

1 Fuel gauge The fuel tank holds approximately 18 US gal. (68 liters). When the warning light comes on there is approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining. See “Refueling” for further information. 2 Temperature gauge Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red range. The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge face when driving. If the pointer approaches the red range repeatedly, check coolant level. 3 Speedometer

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Indicator and warning lights

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1 Turn signal, left 2 Turn signal, right 3 Roll Over Protection system - ROPS 4 Low washer fluid level If the lamp illuminates 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 1.8 US gals. (8 liters) of fuel 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) 11 Electronic Throttle System

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12 SRS indicator lamp 13 Generator not charging 14 Low engine oil pressure 15 Brake warning light 16 Parking brake applied 17 ABS-system

18 Transmission mode: Indicates “W" if winter/wet driving mode is active, or indicates currently selected low gear. 19 Low coolant level 20 Stability and Traction Control

(STC) System

21 Malfunction indicator lamp (See page 18 for more information) 22 Service reminder indicator

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Warning lights The warning lights described on pages 18 and 19 should never stay on when driving When the ignition key is turned on and before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should go on to test the function of the bulbs. Should a

light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated should be inspected. However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake has been fully released.

Oil pressure warning light

If the light comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level. See page 122. If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.

ROPS

Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)

If the warning lamp remains on after the engine has started or comes on while you are driving, the ROPS self-diagnostic system has detected a fault. The car should be driven to an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection. Please refer to page 10 for more information on the ROPS system.

Brake failure warning light

If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See page 124 for reservoir position. Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

WARNING! If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in either section of the reservoir: DO NOT DRIVE. Tow the car to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system checked and any leakage repaired.

Parking brake reminder light

This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats. Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

Malfunction indicator lamp

On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called “OBDII” monitors your car’s engine, transmission, electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your car checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as possible. A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car’s behavior. Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel econo- my, emission cleanliness, 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 the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle’s performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps. Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

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STC disengaged

Coolant level sensor

) in the instrument

The indicator light ( panel will be ON when you have switched the Stability and Traction Control system (STC) OFF using the 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 returns to normal. The indicator light will flash when STC is actively regulating power to the drive wheels. Normal power may be reduced at this time. This is normal as power is 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 braking system will however function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See page 74 for additional information. Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:

If this light comes on while driving, the coolant level is low. The coolant level in the expansion tank should be checked immediately and topped up if necessary. The cooling system should be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer.

Mode “W” engaged

The lamp will light up when the Winter/Wet starting mode is engaged or if gears “3” or “L” are selected. If the warning lamp begins to flash, this means that there is a fault in the automatic gearbox. Contact Your Volvo retailer.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS section for more information.

Generator warning light

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If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked.

Warning lights

Service reminder indicator

This light will 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 will stay on for 2
minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer.

Bulb failure warning light

The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defective: • one of the low beam headlights • one of the tail lights • one of the brake lights when the brake

pedal is depressed.

Check the fuse and bulb. See sections “Replacing 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 (Electronic Throttle Control system)

If this lamp comes on, there is a fault in the engine control system and driveability will be affected. Switch the ignition off and then on again. If the light remains on, the system should be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer.

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Headlights, Parking lights, Turn signals Headlights and parking lights

All lights off * Parking lights on * Headlights and parking lights are on if starting (ignition ) switch is in positions I or II.

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If the headlight switch is in the position the starting switch is switched off. With the headlight switch in position (headlights off) with the daytime running light screw (A) in position The high beams can only be switched on if the headlight switch is in position Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by moving the turn signal switch lever on the left side of steering column towards the steering wheel. * See page 24 for information on Daytime running lights.

Exterior courtesy lights When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the exterior courtesy lighting function: • Remove the key from the ignition switch. • Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when

using the headlight flasher function).

The low beam headlights will now remain on for 30 seconds to light your way.

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Turn signals 1 Lane change position. In maneuvers such as lane changing, the

driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever to the first stop and holding it there. The lever will return to the neutral position when released.

2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns. 3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on).

Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it. Headlight flasher (headlights off). Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will be on until the lever is released.

NOTE: A defective turn signal bulb will cause the turn signal indicator and remaining signal lights to flash more rapidly than normal.

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Windshield wipers/washers 1 Intermittent wiper

With the switch in this position, the wipers will sweep approximately every seventh second.

2 “Single sweep” position:

The switch returns automatically when released.

3 Wipers, normal speed 4 Wipers, high speed 5 Windshield wiper/washer, headlight wiper/washer

The wipers will make 2-3 sweeps across the windshield and head- lights (certain models) after the lever is released.

Windshield wipers/washers, Ignition switch

O Locked position:

Remove the key to lock the steering wheel*

WARNING! Never turn the key to position O while driving or when the car is being towed.

I Intermediate position**:

Certain accessories, radio, etc. on, daytime running lights off.

II Drive position:

Key position when engine is running.

III

Starting position:

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Release the key when the engine starts. The key returns automatically to the Drive position. * On cars equipped with an automatic transmis- sion the gear selector must also be in the (P)ark position. ** Please be aware that leaving the key in this position will increase battery drain.

Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock If you find it difficult to insert the key in the ignition or to move the steering wheel, the steering wheel lock might be under tension. Turn the wheel back and forth slightly to free the ignition key. In order to reduce car theft, make sure the steering wheel lock is engaged before leaving the car. A chime will sound if the starting key is left in the ignition lock and the front door on the driver’s side is opened.

WARNING! Never switch off the ignition (turn the ignition key to position 0) or remove the key from the ignition switch while the car is in motion. This could cause the steering wheel to lock, which would make the car impossible to steer.

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Instrument illumination, Fog lights 1 - Instrument illumination To increase the brightness: move the thumbwheel up. To decrease the brightness: move the thumbwheel down.

2 - Rear fog light * The rear fog light (located in the driver’s side tail light cluster) is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should be used only when the atmospheric conditions, 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 switched on. * By design, there is one rear fog light only, located in the driver's side tail light cluster.

3 - Front fog lights The front fog lights, located in the front spoiler, will only function in combination with the low beam headlights.

3602743a

4 - Space for optional equipment 5 - Space for optional equipment

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STC, Trip computer, Hazard warning flashers, Demister

STC

Hazard warning flashers

3601596A

6 - Stability and Traction control (STC) See page 75 for more information on this system.

7 - Electrically operated convertible top See page 40 for operating instructions.

8 - Trip computer (option- accessory) Turn the dial to the desired function. For more information, see pages 26-28.

9 - Rear window demister, heated side-view mirrors Press the switch to start heating the rear window and side-view mirrors. The control light in the switch will illuminate. A timer switches off the system after approximately 12 minutes. The control light will go out correspondingly.

Hazard warning flashers The four-way flasher (located above the ashtray) should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard. NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary from state or province.

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Daytime running lights

3601509A

Automatic daytime running lights Screw A in the illustration (available on U.S. models only) is used to control the automatic daytime running lights when the headlight switch is in position 0. The low beams, tail lights, parking lights and license plate lights will come on automatically when the ignition is switched on. To adjust, press in the screw with a small screwdriver and turn to one of the following positions:

Automatic daytime running lights Automatic daytime running lights The daytime running lights will also function when the headlight

switch is in position

and switch A is in this position.

All lights off (daytime running light function disabled)

NOTE: The daytime running light function may only be disabled (turned off) in the U.S. - Canadian law mandates the use of daytime running lights.

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Clock, Ambient temperature sensor (certain models)

3800556A

Resetting the clock The digital clock can be reset by pressing one of the two buttons (A and B) with a pointed object such as the tip of a pen. h = hours m = minutes Maintain the pressure on the buttons for more than four seconds to change the time more quickly. NOTE: Digital displays showing Clock will go off 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off. To view these displays again, turn the ignition key to position I.

Ambient temperature sensor This sensor indicates the temperature slightly above the road surface and represents air temperature where road icing may occur. An amber indicator light (C) in the "snowflake" symbol lights up when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (-5 - +2° C). Please note that this light does not indicate a fault with your car. At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature due to the heat generated by the engine.

Display alternatives If buttons A and B are pressed down simultaneously, it is possible to shift between four different display alternatives: Press 1st time: 12 hour clock and °F Press 2nd time: 24 hour clock and °F Press 3rd time: 12 hour clock and °C Press 4th time: 24 hour clock and °C

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Trip computer (option)

mpg mpg

mph

miles miles

3800557A

RESET

3800508A

Trip computer controls Select one of the trip computer’s six functions by using control B. The Reset button (C) is used to reset the following functions: • Average speed • Average fuel consumption • Trip meter Rotate the control to the required position and press the button for at least two seconds to reset the selected function. NOTE: If pressure is maintained on the button for another three seconds, all three of the functions mentioned above will be reset.

Trip computer The trip computer offers six functions which are presented in a single display. The cursor indicates the selected function. The trip computer’s clock is shown permanently in the left-hand field. Refer to the previous page for more detailed information regarding the clock function. The following data is monitored by the computer: • Average speed • Current fuel consumption • Average fuel consumption • Ambient temperature * • Tripmeter • Driving distance on current fuel reserve

* Warning light A in the illustration above. See page 28 for more details.

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H

mpg mpg

mph

mpg mpg

mph

mpg mpg

mph

Trip computer (certain models)

Average speed Ø mph (Canada: km/h) Average speed since the function was last reset. When the ignition is switched off, the average speed is stored in memory and is used as the basis for the new figure when the engine is started again. It can be reset by pressing the reset button on the trip computer control.

Current fuel consumption mpg (Canada: L/100 km) Continuous information on current fuel consumption, calculated once per second. When the car is not moving, the display shows ”---”.

miles miles

miles miles 0

miles miles

3800558A

Average fuel consumption Ø mpg (Canada: L/100 km) Average fuel consumption since the function was last reset. When the ignition is switched off, the average fuel consumption figure is stored in memory and remains in memory until it is reset using the button on the trip computer control.

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Trip computer (certain models) Ambient temperature Shows the ambient temperature just above the road surface while driving. When the temperature is in the range 23-36° F (-5 - +2° C), the ambient temperature sensor activates an indicator light in the "snowflake" symbol to help alert the driver of possible slippery driving conditions. Please note that this light does not indicate a fault with your car. At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient temperature due to the heat generated by the engine.

Tripmeter in miles (Canada: km) Shows the distance driven since the function was last reset. This value is stored in memory until it is reset using the reset button on the trip computer control.

Driving distance on current fuel reserve mile 0 (Canada: km) Shows the approximate distance which can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank, calculated on the basis of the average fuel consumption during the last 12 miles (20 km) driven and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank at the time of the reading. When the quantity of fuel drops to below approximately 1.8 US gals. (8
liters), a warning light in the instrument panel comes on. When the driving distance on the current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20
km), the display shows “—”. NOTE: This distance is based on an average value and can be affected by driving style, temperature, etc.

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mpg mpg

mph

mpg mpg

mph

mpg mpg

mph

miles miles 0

miles miles

miles miles

3800559A

control will disengage automatically. NOTE: (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) When driving up steep hills with the cruise control engaged, the transmission may shift intermittently.

2700341A

Cruise control The cruise control switches are located on the turn signal lever. To engage and set the desired speed: 1. Set switch (B) to ON. 2. Accelerate to the desired cruise speed. 3. Press the + or - area of the SET button

(A) to set the desired speed.

NOTE: The cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 22 mph (35 km).

Braking This will automatically disengage the cruise control. The previously selected cruise speed is retained in the memory and by momentarily setting the switch to the RESUME position, that speed will be re-engaged. If the cruise control is already engaged, the cruising speed can be increased or decreased by depressing the SET button (A) towards either + or -. One short press on the button corresponds to a speed change of approx. 1
mph (1.6 km/h). When the button is released, the vehicle will maintain the current speed. If the actual speed falls below 70% of the set speed or if the wheels spin or lock, the cruise

Acceleration Momentary acceleration, such as for passing, does not interrupt cruise control operation. The previously selected speed will be maintained without having to set the switch to RESUME.

To disengage the cruise control system: Set switch (B) to OFF, depress the brake pedal or move the gear selector to position N. Switching off the starting (ignition) switch will automatically disengage the cruise control system. On cars equipped with manual transmissions, the cruise control can also be disengaged by depressing the clutch.

WARNING! The cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Do not use or resume cruise control in reverse gear.

NOTE: When the ignition is switched off, any information stored in the cruise control memory is erased.

Cruise control

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Heated front seats (option), Parking brake

PARK BRAKE

8501426A

5500031A

Parking brake lever

Heated front seats The heated front seats can be switched on and off as required. When switched on, the system senses the ambient temperature and regulates the level of heat applied. When the optimum temperature is reached, the heating switches off automatically. While driving, the seat heating for the passenger seat should be switched off when the seat is not occupied. NOTE: The passenger seat heater will not function if the seat is not occupied.

Parking brake (hand brake) The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to the rear wheels.

WARNING! Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hills, also turn the front wheels toward the curb. The indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the parking brake is only applied slightly. Be sure to pull the lever up sufficiently.

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Ashtrays, Auxiliary socket

Ashtray

Rear seat auxiliary* socket and ashtray

Auxiliary socket*

8502620a

8501380A

8502621a

Front ashtray (option) To open the front ashtray, press lightly on the panel. To empty the front ashtray: • Put the gear selector (aut. transmission) in

position L. To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position, the ignition key must be in position II and the brake pedal must be depressed.

• Grasp the front edge of the ashtray and pull

it straight out.

Rear ashtray (option) To open the rear ashtray, pull it straight out. To empty the rear ashtray, pull it out, lift up the rear edge and remove.

Auxiliary socket This 12 volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories, such as cellular telephones, A cigarette lighter, available as an accessory from your Volvo retailer, may also be used in this socket. The ignition key must be in position i or higher for the socket to function.

NOTE: The ”OBD II” terminal, a connector for diagnostic equipment, is located under the cover of the storage compartment between the front seats. This terminal is intended for use by authorized service technicians only.

* The auxiliary sockets can also be used as cigarette lighters. Please consult your Volvo retailer. The key must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.

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Steering wheel adjustment Steering wheel adjustment

...to adjust height

....to adjust reach

6400296A

Pull down....

Steering wheel adjustment Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position for the driver. Pull down the lever on the left of the steering column. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position and press the lever back into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position. Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.

WARNING! Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.

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Airmix

Vent - open (A)/closed (B)

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

8702281A

8702281A

Heating and air conditioning Your Volvo is equipped with a heating system combined with air conditioning. Depending on which function you select, warm or cool/ cold air is distributed to the different parts of the passenger