2008 Volvo C70 Owners Manual

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery, etc.

2. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety 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 facing side of the driver's door. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.

3. Loads and Tire Pressures The appearance of the decal will vary, depending on the market for which the vehicle is intended. - Canadian models: upper decal - U.S. models: lower decal

4. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)1
The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door pillar.

5. Vehicle Emission Control Information Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the underside of the hood. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.

1The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in correspondence concerning your vehicle with the retailer and when ordering parts.

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Dimensions and weights

Dimensions

CAUTION

The maximum permissible axle loads and/or the gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded.

WARNING

When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total capacity weight must not be exceeded.

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Dimensions and weights

Weights

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Fluids

Specifications and capacities

NOTE

The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the service life of the vehicle. However, it may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, for prolonged driving in mountainous areas, or if the vehicle is often driven short distances in temperatures under 40°F (5°C).

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Engine oil

Oil specifications

Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1. Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine protection.

Volume: 6.1 US qts (5.8 liters).

Volume between the MIN and Max marks on the dipstick: approximately 1.4 US qts (1.3 liters).

Volvo recommends Castrol.

Depending on your driving habits, premium or synthetic oils may provide superior fuel economy and engine protection. Consult your Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for recommendations on premium or synthetic oils.

Oil additives must not be used.

NOTE

Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal service intervals. This oil is only used at customer request, at additional charge. Please consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)

Operation in hot climates When temperatures exceed 104° F (40° C) in your area, Volvo recommends, for the protection of your engine, that you use a heavier weight oil, such as such as SAE 5W-40 or 0W-40. See the viscosity chart.

Operation in temperate climates Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life. Under normal use when temperatures do not exceed 104° F (40° C), SAE 5W-30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protection. See the viscosity chart.

Extreme engine operation Synthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40 and complying with oil quality requirements are recommended for driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, and for prolonged driving in mountainous areas.

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Engine oil

American Petroleum Institute (API) symbol

The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts:

The upper section describes the oil's performance level. The center identifies the oil's viscosity. The lower section indicates whether the oil has demonstrated energy-conserving properties in a standard test in

comparison to a reference oil.

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Engine specifications

1The engine specifications for horsepower and torque listed in this table are based on the use of premium fuel.

Charge air cooler (Intercooler)

Turbocharged engines employ a turbo-compressor to force air into the engine inlet manifold and a charge air cooler to cool the compressed inlet air. The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increases engine power over that developed by the normally-aspirated engine. The charge air cooler (which resembles a radiator) is located between the turbo-compressor and inlet manifold.

Fuel system

The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.

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Electrical system

General information

12-volt system with voltage controlled generator. Single wire system in which the chassis and engine block are used as conductors, grounded on the chassis.

Battery

1Models equipped with the High Performance audio system

2Models equipped with the Premium Sound audio system and/or the Volvo Navigation System

If the battery must be replaced, replace it with one with the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity as the original (see the decal on the battery).

WARNING

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Electrical system

Bulbs used in the car

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Three-way catalytic converter

General information

Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, fuel or distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way catalytic converter temperatures. Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of power or other unusual operating conditions, such as engine overheating or backfiring. A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the three-way catalytic converter.

Do not park your vehicle over combustible 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 excess of one minute), or an intermittently firing or flooded engine can cause three-way

catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.

Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the Electronic Control Module, or the vehicle

may be illegal and can cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.

This includes:

- Altering fuel injection settings or components. - Altering emission system components or location or removing components. - Repeated use of leaded fuel.

NOTE

Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic converters.

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Volvo programs

Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance

Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL roadside assistance. Additional information, 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. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-VOLVO)

In Canada: 1-800-263-0475

Technician certification

In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree 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 best able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at peak operating condition.

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12 volt socket Accessory installation Air conditioning Air distribution Air vents Airbags disabling the front passenger's airbag door mounted inflatable curtain front airbag side impact Alarm system turning off alarm sensors Anti-lock brakes general information warning light Approach lighting Audio system automatic sound control auxiliary connector CD care CD changer/player controls equalizer menu MP3 and WMA files radio function Sirius satellite radio sound settings steering wheel keypad surround sound USB/iPOD connector Automatic Locking Retractor Automatic sound control Automatic transmission

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68, 108

80, 83
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81

21, 22, 23
25
18, 19, 20
24
126, 127
127
147, 148
50
72, 113

238
234
248
245, 246, 247
234
238
249
246
239
241, 242, 243
235
235
235
236
32
238
144, 145

Auxiliary equipment Battery maintenance replacing specifications warning symbols Black box (vehicle event data) Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) Booster cushions Brake fluid Brake lights Brake system general information warning light Bulbs list of replacing Capacity weight Catalytic converter CD care CD changer/player Central locking system Chains Changing tires Child restraints booster cushions convertible seats infant seats ISOFIX lower anchors recalls and registration Child safety Climate system air distribution air vents defroster Electronic Climate Control general information recirculation Clock setting Cold weather driving Collision mode (crash mode) Color code, paint

68

214
215
260
215
204
159, 160, 161
39
212
55

147, 148
51

261
216-223

177, 255
262
248
245, 246, 247
112
180
184, 185
33, 34
39
37, 38
35
40
41
30, 31, 32

86
81
83
82, 83, 84
80
83
71
133
29
200

Compass Convertible seats Convertible top Coolant Courtesy lighting Crash mode Cruise control Cup holders Curb weight Defroster Dimensions Disabling the passenger's side front airbag Door mounted inflatable curtain Door open warning Driver distraction Driving economically Driving in cold weather Driving through water Dynamic Stability and Traction Control indicator light Easy entry front seat function Economical driving Electrical current, conserving Electrically operated windows Electronic Climate Control Emergency flashers Emergency Locking Retractor Emergency towing Emission inspection readiness Engine specifications starting Engine compartment overview Engine oil changing specifications warning lights Environment Federal Clean Air Act Fluid specifications Fog lights front/rear

68, 69
37, 38
94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99
211
100
29
62
105
177, 255

83
254
21, 22, 23
25
52
132
133
133
149, 150
50

91
132
134
67
82, 83, 84
64
32
151, 152, 153
206

259
140
208

209
257, 258
51

204
256
55

Front airbag system Front passenger's side airbag, disabling Front seats easy entry function electrically operated heated manual adjustment power whiplash protection system Fuel filler cap Fuel filler door unlocking manually Fuel gauge fuel level warning light Fuel requirements Fuses Gasoline requirements Generator warning light Glove compartment locking Gross vehicle weight Hand brake (parking brake) Hard top Hazard warning flashers Headlights high beam flash switching between high/low beam washers Heated front seats Home safe lighting Home Link Universal Transceiver Hood opening Ignition switch Immobilizer Infant seats Inflatable curtain Inflation pressure checking Inflation pressure tables Canadian models US models Information symbol

18, 19, 20
21, 22, 23

91
92, 93
84
90
91
26, 27
6, 56, 137
56
47
50
136, 137
224 - 230

137
51
103
124
177, 255

65
94 - 99
64
55
57
57
60
84
57, 72
73 - 76
207

139
112, 140
35
25
170, 171

173
172
54

Information display message Inspection readiness Instrument overview Instrument panel indicator and warning lights information symbol lighting messages warning symbol Interior lighting reading lights Introduction iPOD connector (audio system) ISOFIX lower anchors Jack location of positioning Jacket hanger Jump starting Key blade Keyless drive location of antennas (pacemaker warning) Keylock Label information Leather care Lighting panel Loading the vehicle Locking functions locking the vehicle from the inside valet locking Long distance trips Long loads Lug nuts Maintenance performed by owner Malfunction indicator light Manual transmission Memory function (power seats) Mirrors defroster

49
206
44, 45, 46
47
50, 51
49
56
53
48
100
100
236
40

183
185
104
154

115

122
6, 140

252, 253
196
55
158
113
123
117
134
109
181

204
205
50
143
92, 93

84

 power rearview MP3 files, playing Occupant safety Occupant weight sensor Octane ratings Octane requirements Oil changing specifications Oil pressure warning light On call roadside assistance Opening the trunk from the inside Pacemaker (keyless drive warning) Paint touch up Park assist Parking brake indicator light Permissible axle weight Personal settings approach lighting autolock control panel home safe lighting information lock confirmation light unlock Polishing Power door mirrors Power front seats Power retractable hard top Power seats memory function Power windows Proposition 65 warning Radio functions Rain sensor Read button Reading lights Rear fog light indicator light

70
68, 69
246

12
21, 22, 23
136
137

209
257, 258
51
263
125

122
200
163, 164, 165
65
51
177, 255

72
71
71
72
72
71
71
197
70
91
94 - 99
92, 93
92, 93
67
6, 154, 214, 260

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61
53
100

50

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94 - 99
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28

84
68, 69
41
83
136, 137, 138
41
112
113
113
115
113

Rear window defroster Rearview mirror Recalls, child restraints Recirculation (climate system) Refueling Registering child restraints Remote control approach lighting functions key blade replacing the battery Reporting safety defects Canada USA Retractable hard top Roadside assistance Roll-over protection system Safety defects, reporting Canada 13
USA 12
Seat belts 14
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor 32
16
reminder reminder light 51
15
use during pregnancy 90 - 93
Seats front 91
117
Service locking 6, 140
Shiftlock override 146
24
Side impact protection airbags 241, 242, 243
Sirius satellite radio Ski hatch 109
180
Snow chains 180
Snow tires Sound settings 235
183
Spare tire 149, 150
Stability system Start inhibitor 112, 140
Starting the engine 140
Steering wheel adjustment keypad

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 lock Storage compartments Studded tires Supplemental restraint system (SRS) Surround sound Three-way catalytic converter Tire inflation pressure Canadian models US models Tire pressure monitoring system Tires age chains changing designations improving economy inflation rotation snow tires spare tire storing studded tires terminology tire pressure monitoring system tread wear indicator uniform quality gradings Towing a trailer trailer hitch Towing the vehicle Trailer hitch Trailer towing trailer hitch Trailer weights Transmission automatic manual Transporting loads Tread wear indicator Trip computer Trunk 12-volt socket divider driving with it open

139
102, 103, 104
180
17
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169
180
184, 185
174
169
170, 171
182
180
183
168
180
176
192, 193
168
179
155, 156
157
151, 152, 153
157
155, 156
157
255

144, 145
143
158
168
58, 59

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132

 loading opening from the inside opening manually Turn signals indicator lights Uniform quality gradings Upholstery care USB connector (audio system) Valet locking Vanity mirror lighting replacing bulbs Vehicle dimensions Vehicle Event Data (black box) Vehicle loading Vehicle weights VIN number Volvo and the environment Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance Warning flashers Warning symbol Warranties Washing the vehicle Water, driving through Waxing Weight distribution Weights Wheel nuts Wheels, storing Whiplash protection system Wind blocker Windows, power Windshield changing wiper blades rain sensor washer fluid washers wipers Wiper blades, changing WMA files, playing

107, 108
125
124
57
51

179
198
236

117

100
223
254
204
158, 177
255
72, 253
263

64
48
204
196, 197
133
197
132
255
181
168
26, 27
99
67

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211
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60
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