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VOLVO
C70
TP 7116 (USA & Canada). AT 0420. Printed in Sweden, Elanders Infologistics Väst AB, Mölnlycke 2004

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  • Page 1 VOLVO TP 7116 (USA & Canada). AT 0420. Printed in Sweden, Elanders Infologistics Väst AB, Mölnlycke 2004...
  • Page 2 Volvo retailer knows where accessories may and may convenience. When used properly and safely, they enrich the driving not be safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult your experience. Improperly used, any of these could cause a distraction.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4 - Starting and driving Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires Chapter 6 - In case of an emergency Chapter 7 - Car care Chapter 8 - Volvo Service Chapter 9 - Specifications Chapter 10 - Audio systems Index...
  • Page 4 Clutch interlock (manual transmission only) optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in all markets. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.

  • Page 5: Volvo And The Environment

    Volvo and the environment • • • • • • CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING!

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Occupant Safety

    Occupant safety Seat belts Not wearing a seat belt is like believing "It'll never happen to me!". Volvo, the inventor of the three-point Volvo SRS seat belt, urges you and all adult occupants of your car Side Impact Protection System -...

  • Page 8: Seat Belts

    Seat belts Adjusting the shoulder belt Seat belts WARNING! Always fasten the seat belts before you drive • or ride • To buckle: • 8801500A Lap portion of the seat belt should sit low • • • • • • NOTE: For information on securing child seats, please refer to page 11.
  • Page 9 Seat belts WARNING! • • • • 8801437A • During pregnancy • •...

  • Page 10: Volvo Srs

    Volvo SRS AIRBAG AIRBAG AIRBAG 8801442A 6400295A Passenger side SRS hatch 8801896d WARNING! • •...
  • Page 11 Volvo SRS The above is a sample of the label found on all seat belts equipped with tensioners, located on the front seat belts near the lower anchorage point. 3800555A 8900766A The above is a sample of the decal which can be found on the rear edge of the driver’s door (U.S.
  • Page 12 Volvo SRS WARNING! • • SRS text at far right of instrument panel SRS texts on inside of both sun visors WARNING! • NOTE: • • 8801729B SRS texts on outside of both sun visors • • • • SRS texts on the passenger's dash...
  • Page 13 Volvo SRS NOTE Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system three-point seat belt When are the airbags deployed? The SRS system is a supplement to the seat belts. WARNING! WARNING! Automatic transmission only: • • • •...

  • Page 14: Sips Airbag

    Volvo Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbag WARNING! • WARNING! • • WARNING! THISCARISEQUIPPEDWITHASIPS-BAG INEACHFRONTSEAT 8802058A *DONOTUSEACCESSORIESSEATCOVER UNLESSTHEYMEETVOLVO‘SSPECIFICATION. USEOFOTHERSEATCOVERS COULDREDUCETHEEFFECTOFTHESYSTEM. *DONOTINSTALLANYACCESSORIESON THESIDEORNEARTHESIPSBAG. *DONOTUSEEXCESSIVEFORCEONTHE SIDEOFTHESEAT FORFURTHERINFORMATIONSEEOWNERSMANUAL SIPS airbag 8802010A SIPS airbag decal WARNING! • • • • NOTE:...

  • Page 15: Whips

    Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) 8502795e Do not wedge boxes, suitcases, etc. behind front seats 8502794e Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - front seats WARNING! only • • • • •...

  • Page 16: Roll Over Protection System (Rops)

    Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) • • Seats belts for all seating positions are equipped with seat belt tensioners. WARNING! • • 8801780A Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) • •...

  • Page 17: Child Safety

    Locate the anchors by feel. Position the guide Important! and press in place. To remove the guide when Why Volvo believes no child should sit in not in use, grasp it at both ends and slide it out. the front seat of a car.
  • Page 18 Child safety 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.

  • Page 19: Occupant Safety

    Occupant safety problems between you, your retailer, Seat belt maintenance 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.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 - Instruments, Switches And Controls

    Instruments, switches and controls 8 9 10 12 13 AIRBAG AIRBAG SC-900 3800523A 8300894A...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls Some of the items above are available on certain models only.
  • Page 22 Instruments KM/H X1000R/MIN 1 Fuel gauge 4 Clock, ambient temperature sensor, 7 Trip odometer reset button trip computer (option) 5 Odometer 8 Tachometer 6 Trip odometer NOTE: 2 Temperature gauge Do not drive the car with the pointer in the red range.

  • Page 23: Indicator And Warning Lights

    Indicator and warning lights KM/H PARK ROPS BRAKE BRAKE CHECK SER- ENGINE VICE 3800738A 1 Turn signal, left 8 Trunk open 18 Transmission mode: 2 Turn signal, right 9 Bulb failure warning sensor 3 Roll Over Protection system - ROPS 10 (Not in use) 19 Low coolant level 4 Low washer fluid level...

  • Page 24: Warning Lights

    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 WARNING! possible. A CHECK ENGINE light may have many Roll Over Protection causes.
  • Page 25 Warning lights STC disengaged Coolant level sensor Service reminder indicator Mode “W” engaged Bulb failure warning light • flash • • Anti-lock Brake system Supplemental Restraint (ABS) System (SRS) Fault in ETC (Electronic Generator warning light Throttle Control system)
  • Page 26 Headlights, Parking lights, Turn signals Headlights and parking lights 3601509A 3601657A * See page 24 for information on Daytime running lights. Turn signals Exterior courtesy lights 1 Lane change position. • • 2 Signal lever engaged for normal turns. 3 High beam/low beam switch (headlights on). Headlight flasher (headlights off).
  • Page 27 Windshield wipers/washers, Ignition switch O Locked position: WARNING! I Intermediate position**: II Drive position: Starting position: 3300013A Windshield wipers/washers 1 Intermittent wiper Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock 2 “Single sweep” position: 3 Wipers, normal speed 4 Wipers, high speed 5 Windshield wiper/washer, headlight wiper/washer WARNING!
  • Page 28 Instrument illumination, Fog lights 1 - Instrument illumination 2 - Rear fog light * 3602743a 3 - Front fog lights 4 - Space for optional equipment 5 - Space for optional equipment...
  • Page 29 STC, Trip computer, Hazard warning flashers, Demister 3601596A Hazard warning flashers 6 - Stability and Traction control 9 - Rear window demister, (STC) heated side-view mirrors 7 - Electrically operated convertible top Hazard warning flashers 8 - Trip computer (option- accessory) NOTE:...

  • Page 30: Daytime Running Lights

    Daytime running lights 3601509A Automatic daytime running lights Automatic daytime running lights Automatic daytime running lights All lights off NOTE:...
  • Page 31 Clock, Ambient temperature sensor (certain models) 3800556A Resetting the clock Ambient temperature sensor Display alternatives h = hours m = minutes Please note that this light does not indicate a fault with your car. NOTE:...
  • Page 32 Trip computer (option) miles miles 3800557A RESET 3800508A Trip computer Trip computer controls • • • • • • NOTE: • • •...
  • Page 33 Trip computer (certain models) Average speed Ø mph (Canada: km/h) miles miles Current fuel consumption mpg (Canada: L/100 km) miles miles 0 Average fuel consumption Ø mpg (Canada: L/100 km) miles miles 3800558A...
  • Page 34 Trip computer (certain models) Ambient temperature miles miles 0 Please note that this light does not indicate a fault with your car. Tripmeter in miles (Canada: km) miles miles Driving distance on current fuel reserve mile 0 (Canada: km) miles miles 3800559A NOTE...

  • Page 35: Cruise Control

    Cruise control NOTE: 2700341A Acceleration Cruise control To disengage the cruise control To engage and set the desired speed: system: NOTE: Braking WARNING! NOTE:...
  • Page 36 Heated front seats (option), Parking brake PARK BRAKE 8501426A 5500031A Parking brake lever Heated front seats Parking brake (hand brake) WARNING!
  • Page 37 Ashtrays, Auxiliary socket 8502621a 8502620a 8501380A Ashtray Rear seat auxiliary* socket and ashtray Auxiliary socket* NOTE Front ashtray (option) Rear ashtray (option) open open empty empty • Auxiliary socket •...
  • Page 38 Steering wheel adjustment Steering wheel adjustment ...to adjust height ..to adjust reach 6400296A Pull down..Steering wheel adjustment WARNING!
  • Page 39 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning Airmix Vent - open (A)/closed (B) 8702281A 8702281A Heating and air conditioning Air vents (dash) Refrigerant Air mix (fresh air) NOTE: To warm/cool the compartment as quickly as possible, the air mix control should be in the closed position.
  • Page 40 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (Electronic Climate Control) Function selector Temperature dial Temperature dial * To activate the recirculation timer function Fresh air to cabin Recirculation 8702378A BLOWER RECIRCULATION AC ON/OFF The lights in the buttons indicate if the A/C is off or on **.
  • Page 41 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (Electronic Climate Control) Max heating Automatic setting Additional information • • • • • 8702274A Max cooling • • • Difficult weather conditions • RECIRCULATION Optimum defrosting If your windows begin to fog or mist, check that the recirculation function is NOT engaged.
  • Page 42 Electrically operated windows, Central locking button Front windows NOTE: "All Windows" button To lower: To raise: All windows 8301059A 8300820A Rear windows Central locking button Electrically operated windows Central locking button Lock Unlock NOTE: To lower: To raise: A sound from the lock Auto-down function will be audible at this time.
  • Page 43 Fuel tank cover 2301850A 8301257A Window control buttons in rear console Cut-off function - rear windows Opening the fuel tank cover...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 - Body And Interior

    Chapter 3 - Body and interior Convertible top/wind deflector Storage compartments Keys, doors and locks Remote keyless entry system Alarm Front seats Rear/side view mirrors Interior lights, Vanity mirrors Long load storage Hood Opening the trunk Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack Securing cargo, Avoiding battery drain...
  • Page 46 Electrically operated convertible top WARNING! • • • • CAUTION: 8301259A completely closed 8100857A Electrically operated convertible top "All windows" control button Electrically operated convertible NOTE: • To lower the convertible top: • The car must be at a standstill, the parking brake must be ON and the trunk must be closed when To raise the convertible top: raising/lowering the convertible top.

  • Page 47: Convertible Top/Wind Deflector

    Electrically operated convertible top, Wind deflector NOTE: CAUTION: • • WARNING! • • 8901227A • Wind deflector (option/ • accessory) Installing the wind deflector: • • • See page 113 for information on cleaning • the convertible top. •...

  • Page 48: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments WARNING! 8501736A Glove compartment Pocket on rear of front seat Shelf under glove compartment Compartment between front seats Coin holder Cup holder Compartment in door...

  • Page 49: Keys, Doors And Locks

    Keys, doors and locks Doors and locks Immobilizer (start inhibitor) Turn the key once Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) • Master key NOTE: WARNING! NOTE: • • Service key 8300836A...

  • Page 50: Remote Keyless Entry System

    Remote keyless entry system Using the remote control • LOCK Open trunk Unlock "Panic" button* • UNLOCK once • OPEN TRUNK twice NOTE: • Lock 8300801A Remote keyless entry system • • • WARNING! The car can also be locked/unlocked with the key.

  • Page 51: Alarm

    Alarm (certain models) • "Panic" button • 8300801A "Panic" function Arming (setting) the alarm 3601508A LED alarm status indicator Disarming the alarm Alarm NOTE: Turning off (stopping) the alarm Audible alarm signal Visual alarm signal • • • •...
  • Page 52 Alarm Automatic reset function LED alarm status signals • • • Temporarily disconnecting the alarm sensor(s) • optional 8300815A • With both doors closed, switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch Battery • Press the locking (left) side of the central locking button on the driver's door for at least 3 seconds •...

  • Page 53: Front Seats

    Front seats Memory programming buttons Electrically operated seats with memory function Programming the seat's memory 8501635A Moving the seat to a programmed position • • Power seat control panel NOTE WARNING! Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
  • Page 54 Front seats Electrically operated seats: Manually operated passenger's seat*: To exit the rear seat: * Please see the following page for information on adjusting the manually operated passenger's seat. Tilting the backrests - moving the seats Tilting the backrest Moving the seat forward Electrically operated seats: Manually operated passenger's seat*: without holding the control on the side of the seat...
  • Page 55 Front seats Manually operated passenger's seat (certain models) 1 Height adjustment 2 Forward-rearward seat adjustment 3 Backrest tilt Lumbar support 5 Strap for controlling front seat (for rear seat passengers)

  • Page 56: Rear/Side View Mirrors

    Rear-view mirror 8801755A 8801783A Rear-view mirror Auto-dim function (certain models) CAUTION NOTE:...
  • Page 57 Electrically operated side-view mirrors, Front courtesy lights Selector button 3500828A 291A Adjustment control Electrically operated side-view Front courtesy lights mirrors WARNING!

  • Page 58: Interior Lights, Vanity Mirrors

    Vanity mirrors, Rear reading lights 3500820A Vanity mirrors Reading lights, rear seat...

  • Page 59: Long Load Storage

    Long load storage WARNING! 8501322A Long load storage...

  • Page 60: Hood

    Hood Hood release lever under dashboard 8200071A 8200052A Hood release control under grille To open the hood • • • WARNING...

  • Page 61: Opening The Trunk

    Opening the trunk from the Opening the trunk inside (U.S. models only) Opening the trunk from the inside The C70 is equipped with a florescent handle • WARNING! on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be used in an emergency situation to open the •...

  • Page 62: Trunk Light, Spare Tire, Jack

    Trunk light, Spare tire, Jack Securing bracket Jack Spare tire 3500581A 7700371a Tool kit Trunk light Spare tire WARNING! NOTE:...

  • Page 63: Securing Cargo, Avoiding Battery Drain

    Securing cargo, Avoiding battery drain 8300954A 8300869A Eyelets in trunk Securing cargo Avoiding battery drain • WARNING! •...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4 - Starting And Driving

    Chapter 4 - Starting and driving Fuel requirements, Refueling Driving economy Starting the engine Manual transmission Automatic transmission Points to remember Trunk-mounted luggage racks Emergency towing Vehicle towing information Jump starting Brake/Stability systems Trailer towing Winter driving...

  • Page 66: Fuel Requirements, Refueling

    Fuel requirements NOTE - ENGINE OIL: Deposit control (detergent) gasoline Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline to control engine deposits. Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping injectors and intake From the time valves clean. Consistent use of deposit control gasolines will help ensure the engine is new until the first service is performed, the oil good driveability and fuel economy.
  • Page 67 Fuel requirements Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers Fuel Formulations ”Oxygenated fuels” Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor, and do not use lead additives. Besides damaging the exhaust emission control systems on your car, lead has been strongly linked to certain forms of cancer.
  • Page 68 Fuel requirements, Refueling Fuel filler door CAUTION: • The fuel filler door (on the right rear fender) is locked and must be popped open using the control on the driver's door. Open fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather conditions. •...

  • Page 69: Driving Economy

    Driving economy • Economical driving conserves natural resources • • • Other factors which decrease gas mileage are: • • • • • • • • NOTE D • • •...

  • Page 70: Starting The Engine

    Starting the engine Starting and stopping WARNING! WARNING! See page 106 for instructions on manually releas- ing the SHIFTLOCK system. NOTE: (Automatic transmission only) KEYLOCK (automatic transmission) (SHIFT- LOCK). Manual transmission: the clutch must be CAUTION: fully depressed. immediately after starting. 3.

  • Page 71: Manual Transmission

    Manual transmission 4301854A 4301855A Shift positions Engaging reverse gear CAUTION: * Clutch interlock (manual CAUTION: transmission only)

  • Page 72: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission NOTE: WARNING! • • R (Reverse) Automatic transmission - Never engage R while the car is moving forward. adaptive system N (Neutral) The automatic transmission is controlled by an adaptive control system that constantly monitors the way in which the transmission functions.
  • Page 73 Automatic Transmission Kickdown Winter/Wet driving mode enhanced vehicle traction • • • 4302106d • Automatic transmission - shift gate positions...

  • Page 74: Points To Remember

    Weight distribution affects handling * To prevent injury from contact with hot sur- Before a long distance trip faces, do not inspect your car’s transmission oil yourself. Have your car’s transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.
  • Page 75 Points to remember Cooling system Electrical system • WARNING! • • • • CAUTION • • WARNING! • • • • • • • not stop the engine! •...

  • Page 76: Trunk-Mounted Luggage Racks

    Trunk-mounted luggage racks • NOTE: 8901193A Trunk-mounted luggage rack Trunk-mounted luggage racks - special information • • •...

  • Page 77: Emergency Towing

    Emergency towing (pulling of vehicle) CAUTION: • • 8100501A 8100694A Front eyelet Rear eyelet Precautions when the car is in • WARNING! Automatic transmissions only: • • • • • • •...

  • Page 78: Vehicle Towing Information

    Vehicle towing information Towing cars with front wheel drive In this case, the car should be towed with the rear wheels on the ground if at all possible. CAUTION • • • 0500033A WARNING!

  • Page 79: Jump Starting

    Jump starting CAUTION: WARNING! • • • • 3100048A PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Jump starting • NOTE •...

  • Page 80: Brake/Stability Systems

    Brake system Anti-lock Brake Brake circuit Moisture on brake discs and System (ABS) BRAKE malfunction brake pads affects braking The system performs a self-diagnostic test Power brakes function only when the vehicle first reaches a speed of when the engine is running approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
  • Page 81 Brake system - EBD, STC flash EBD (Electronic Brake-force Severe strain on the brake Distribution) system The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly areas or towing. Vehicle speed is usually slower, which The STC indicator light will come on: means that the cooling of the brakes is less BRAKE...

  • Page 82: Trailer Towing

    Towing a trailer • When preparing for trailer WARNING! • towing, observe the following: NOTE: • • • • • Trailers without brakes: • • Trailers with brakes: • • • • • • NOTE: •...

  • Page 83: Winter Driving

    Cold weather precautions • engine coolant • NOTE: The use of ”recycled” antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different types of antifreeze may not be mixed. W Winter/Wet mode • fuel tank Winter/Wet driving mode - Enhanced vehicle traction •...

  • Page 85: Chapter 5 - Wheels And Tires

    Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires General information Tire inflation Tire inflation pressure tables Tire designations Glossory of tire terminology Vehicle loading Uniform Tire Quality Grading Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires Temporary spare Changing a wheel...

  • Page 86: General Information

    Wheels and tires General information New tires IMG-201620 Improving tire economy: • • IMG-201460 • • Tread wear indicator • • • NOTE: When storing wheel/tire assemblies (e.g. winter tires and wheels), either stand the assemblies upright, or suspend them off the ground.

  • Page 87: Tire Inflation

    Wheels and tires WARNING! 7700574m Tire inflation placards on U.S. models Tire inflation placard on Canadian models Checking tire pressure NOTE: Tire inflation Cold tires • The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperature as the surrounding (ambient) air.
  • Page 88 Wheels and tires To check inflation pressure: NOTE: • •...

  • Page 89: Tire Inflation Pressure Tables

    Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure tables...

  • Page 90: Tire Designations

    Wheels and tires Tire designations NOTE: 7700524n Tire designations...

  • Page 91: Glossory Of Tire Terminology

    Wheels and tires • • Bead area of the tire: Cold tires: Glossary of tire terminology • Sidewall of the tire: • Tread area of the tire: Glossary of tire terminology • Tire information placard: • Rim: • Tire Identification Number (TIN): •...

  • Page 92: Vehicle Loading

    Wheels and tires Vehicle loading Gross vehicle weight (GVW) NOTE: • • WARNING! Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Curb weight Capacity weight NOTE: Permissible axle weight...

  • Page 93: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading WARNING! ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and maximum section width. TEMPERATURE For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A...

  • Page 94: Snow Chains, Snow Tires, Studded Tires

    Wheels and tires • Snow chains, snow tires, CAUTION! studded tires Snow chains • • • • NOTE: • Snow tires, studded tires Tires for winter use: • •...

  • Page 95: Temporary Spare

    Wheels and tires Temporary Spare CAUTION! WARNING!

  • Page 96: Changing A Wheel

    Wheels and tires NOTE: CAUTION: 7700263A 7700170A Loosen wheel bolts Jack attachment Changing a wheel The base of • the jack must be flat on a level, firm, non- • slippery surface. Before raising the car, check that the jack is still correctly •...
  • Page 97 Wheels and tires Installing the wheel WARNING! • • • • CAUTION • • • Correct tightening order for wheel bolts...

  • Page 99: Chapter 6 - In Case Of An Emergency

    Chapter 6 - In case of an emergency Replacing bulbs Replacing fuses Installation of accessories Replacing wiper blades In case of emergency...

  • Page 100: Replacing Bulbs

    Replacing bulbs Bulb holder W 2,5 x 15q 5W W2.1x9.5 d 3500569A 3500578A 3500721A Lamp housing Bulb holder Catch Bulb- 3357NA, 30/7W/30/2.2cp Parking light/direction indicator Side direction indicator 1. Slide the lens forward and pull out the rear edge. 2. Pull out the entire lens/bulb unit. 3.
  • Page 101 Replacing bulbs High beam headlight bulb (B) replacement CAUTION: 3501814a A - Low beam (H11 bulb) B - High beam (HB3 bulb) • Low beam headlight bulb (A) replacement...
  • Page 102 Replacing bulbs 1,4: 3,5,6: 3,5,6 3500622A Lamp location- right side Location of bulbs in holders (left side, seen from inside the trunk) Tail light bulbs All the bulbs in the tail light unit are replaced from inside the trunk as follows:...
  • Page 103 Replacing bulbs 10W SV8.5 5W 2.1 x 9.5 d 5W SV8.5 3500582A 3500580A 3500829A Insert screwdriver and turn Insert screwdriver and turn Trunk light License plate lights Front courtesy lights...
  • Page 104 Replacing bulbs 1.2 W 5W W2.1 x 9.5d 3W W2.1 x 9.5d 3500787A 3500612A 3500573A Insert a screwdriver and turn Slide upward and pull out lower edge Insert a screwdriver Vanity mirror Door warning lights Door step courtesy lights NOTE:...
  • Page 105 Replacing bulbs H1 55W Front fog lights in spoiler Front fog lights...

  • Page 106: Replacing Fuses

    Replacing fuses 3701076A Relay/Main fuse box Supplementary fuse box Replacing fuses Intact fuse 3701077A Fuse removal tool Defective fuse WARNING!
  • Page 107 Fuses Relays Fuses in Relay/Main fuse box (main system fuses) Location * Amperage 3701090A Relay/Main fuse box...
  • Page 108 Fuses (supplementary fuse box) Location * Amperage Location * Amperage...

  • Page 109: Installation Of Accessories

    Installation of accessories Connector (for accessories) Position Connection Max. load 3701880A Installation of accessories...

  • Page 110: Replacing Wiper Blades

    Replacing wiper blades Replacing wiper blades Cleaning the outside of the windshield and wiper blades NOTE: 3601561A...
  • Page 111 Replacing headlight wiper blades 3601589A Replacing headlight wiper blades...

  • Page 112: In Case Of Emergency

    In case of emergency 8300921A 4302013A Shiftlock release (automatic transmission only) Manually opening the fuel filler door...
  • Page 113 In case of emergency • 4. Close the cover over the convertible top storage compart- ment • The cover is not completely closed at this point. • 5. Fold the rear window down • 8100859A NOTE: Manually raising the convertible top NOTE: Circuit breaker 1.

  • Page 115: Chapter 7 - Car Care

    Chapter 7 - Car care Paint touch-up Washing Automatic car washing, Polishing and waxing Cleaning the upholstery...

  • Page 116: Paint Touch Up

    Paint touch up Paint touch-up Minor stone chips and scratches NOTE: NOTE: Scratches on the surface MADEIN VOLVOCARCORP. SWEDEN 0300198A...
  • Page 117 Paint touch up Deep scratches 8100503A...
  • Page 118 Washing Washing the car Suitable detergents • NOTE: • WARNING! • • Bird droppings: • • • • • • • 8100512A • • NOTE: CAUTION: • •...
  • Page 119 Automatic car washing, Polishing and waxing • Automatic washing - simple and quick • Polishing and waxing • You should also lower the antenna by turning off the • radio. We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the first six months (because the paint will not have •...

  • Page 120: Cleaning The Upholstery

    • Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting and conditioning your vehicle's Take extra care when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since leather two to four times a year. Ask your Volvo retailer about Leather the coloring can spread. • Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather Softener 943 7429.
  • Page 121 Chapter 8 - Volvo Service Label information Maintenance service, Warranty Servicing Emissions maintenance Fuel/emissions systems Lubrication Engine oil Power steering fluid, Brake/clutch system fluid reservoir Washer fluid reservoir Coolant Engine compartment Battery maintenance/Proposition 65 warning Three-way catalytic converter...

  • Page 122: Label Information

    Label information 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information VACUUMHOSEROUTING VEHICLECAPACITY OCCCUPANTS VEHICLEEMISSIONCONTROLINFORMATION WEIGHT FRT RR TOTAL FRONT REAR MANUFACTURER:VOLVOCARCORP.,SWEDEN LOAD ENGINE:B5254S ENGINEDISPLACEMENT:2435cm149cuin RECOMMENDEDFORFUELECONOMY ENGINEFAMILY:TVV2.4VJGKEK EVOPARATIVEFAMILY:TVV1143AYPEA(86.130-96PROCEDURES) 24VJGKEF EXHAUSTEMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEM:SFI,HO2S(2),TWC,AIR OPTIONALPRESSURE EXHAUSTEMISSIONArialS ArialCATEGORY CERTIFICATION TLEV TIRE IN-USE TLEV SIZE TUNE-UPSPECIFICATIONS:NOADJUSTMENTSNEEDED THISVEHICLECONFORMSTOUSEPAANDCALIFORNIAREGULATIONS IF TIRES ARE HOT FROM DRIVING ADD 4PSI (28 kPa) TO THESE RECOMMENDED PRESSU CATALYST APPLICABLETO1996MODELYEARNEWTLEVPASSENGERCARS.

  • Page 123: Maintenance Service, Warranty

    You will be required to pay for labor and material used. Maintenance services Your Volvo passed several major inspections before it was delivered to you, in accordance with Volvo specifications. The maintenance services outlined in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet, many of which will positively affect your vehicle’s emissions, should be...

  • Page 124: Servicing

    Servicing Hoisting the car Ensure that the jack is positioned so that the car cannot slide off it. Always use axle stands or similar structures. Front Rear 7700185A CAUTION...

  • Page 125: Emissions Maintenance

    Emissions maintenance Indicator) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle’s performance Periodic maintenance helps minimize will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps. emissions Timing belt Periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle running well. Your...

  • Page 126: Fuel/Emissions Systems

    Fuel/emissions systems Fuel system NOTE: • 2200090A Crankcase ventilation • Crankcase ventilation Heated oxygen sensor(s) Evaporative control system CAUTION:...

  • Page 127: Lubrication

    Lubrication 8100676A Lubrication point lubricant Lubrication point lubricant...

  • Page 128: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Checking the oil level The oil level should be checked every time the car is refuelled. This Approx. 1.6 US qts. (1.5 liters) is especially important during the period up to the first service. CAUTION: 2200092A Oil filler cap NOTE: Draining the oil WARNING!
  • Page 129 Engine oil Oil quality Changing oil and oil filter • • • Volvo Cars recommends Castrol. The API Service Symbol Oil additives must not be used. NOTE: Viscosity (stable ambient temperatures): -20 -10 20 30 40 Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)

  • Page 130: Power Steering Fluid, Brake/Clutch System Fluid Reservoir

    Power steering fluid, Brake/clutch fluid reservoir COLD 5200252A Power steering fluid Brake (clutch) fluid Power steering fluid Brake and clutch systems COLD NOTE: If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the car has no electrical current and must be towed, it is still possible to steer the car.

  • Page 131: Washer Fluid Reservoir

    Washer fluid reservoir Washer fluid reservoir 3601560A...

  • Page 132: Coolant

    Coolant Check coolant level WARNING! CAUTION: Capacity: Coolant: NOTE:...

  • Page 133: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Engine compartment C70 Supplementary fuse box Expansion tank, coolant Engine designation plate Clutch/brake system fluid reservoir Oil filler cap, engine Relay/Main fuse box Washer fluid reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Dipstick - engine oil Dipstick - automatic transmission...

  • Page 134: Battery Maintenance/Proposition 65 Warning

    Battery maintenance Battery warning symbols PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Wear protection goggles Original battery See inside for details 3100052A Replacement battery Keep away from 3100051A Correct fluid level children Battery maintenance • Corrosive • • No smoking, no open • flames, no sparks •...

  • Page 135: Three-Way Catalytic Converter

    Three-way catalytic converter Heated oxygen sensor Ceramic core Heated oxygen sensor Insulation 2500521A • Three-way catalytic converter cautions • Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of power or other unusual operat- ing conditions, such as engine overheating or backfiring. NOTE: •...
  • Page 137 Chapter 9 - Specifications Oil/fluids specifications Engine specifications Cooling/fuel/distributor ignition systems Front/rear suspensions Transmission, Capacities, Vehicle loading Electrical system/bulbs Dimensions and weights On Call Roadside assistance...
  • Page 138 Capacity (incl. filter): 6.2 US qts. (5.8 Engine oil CF, or SJ/Energy Conserving liters) Quality: AW5: Only Volvo gearbox oil Capacity: 8 US qts. (7.5 liters) Automatic transmission fluid (1161540-8). Do not mix with other oils. Quality: Volvo synthetic gearbox oil Capacity: 2.2 US qts.

  • Page 139: Engine Specifications

    Engine specifications Engine Designation: Volvo B 5234 T9 Designation: Volvo B 5244 T7 Output 242 hp at 5400 rpm Output 197 hp at 5700 rpm (180 kW/90 rps) (147 kW/95 rps) Max. torque 243 ft. lbs. at Max torque 210 ft. lbs. at 1800-...

  • Page 140: Specifications

    Specifications Cooling system Front suspension Fuel system Rear suspension Distributor ignition system WARNING! • • All specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 141 Reduction ratios Vehicle loading The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire information label. The label is located on the inside of the fuel filler door. The label also lists Automatic transmission: AW 55-50 LE vehicle load limits.
  • Page 142 Specifications Bulb US no. Power Socket No/bulbs Electrical system Front fog lights 55 W P14.5s License plate light W 2.1x9.5d Door open warning light W 2.1x9.5d Battery Door step courtesy lights W 2.1x9.5d Trunk light 10 W SV 8.5 Glove compartment light BA 9s Vanity mirror lights...
  • Page 143 Specifications Dimensions Weights Canada Gross vehicle weight (GVW) Capacity weight Curb weight Permissible axle weight, front Canada Permissible axle weight, rear Max trunk-mounted luggage rack load WARNING! Max trailer weight (w/o brakes) Max trailer weight (with brakes) All specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 144: Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance

    On Call Roadside Assistance Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance Technician certification Your new Volvo comes with a four-year On Call Roadside Assistance In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by the program. Additional information, features, and benefits are described in National Institute for Automotive Excellence (A.S.E.).

  • Page 145: Chapter 10 - Audio Systems

    Chapter 10 - Audio systems SC-813 SC-816 SC-901 General information...
  • Page 146 Audio system SC-813 (certain models) The following pages describe the use of your SC-813 Cassette radio and CD remote control ANTI-THEFT SC-813 DOLBY B NR 3901143a • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 147 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 entered to enable operation of the set. Your Volvo retailer will supply you with this ”OFF” code. During this waiting period: •...
  • Page 148 Radio SC-813 ANTI-THEFT SC-813 DOLBY B NR 3901145A NOTE: A - On/off switch E - Manual tuning B - Volume control D - Setting frequency selection C - Waveband selector...
  • Page 149 Radio SC-813 ANTI-THEFT SC-813 DOLBY B NR 3901146A A - Seek tuning up/down B - Preset programming C - Preset buttons...
  • Page 150 Radio SC-813 ANTI-THEFT SC-813 DOLBY B NR 3901147A A - Automatic programming B - Bass control (Auto) for less than 1 Please note that this function will not second interfere with pre-stored stations on buttons 1-6. C - Treble control least 1 second...
  • Page 151 Radio SC-813 ANTI-THEFT SC-813 DOLBY B NR 3901148A A - Fader control C - Balance control E - Active sound control (ASC) D - Scan B - Pause function...
  • Page 152 Cassette deck ANTI-THEFT SC-813 DOLBY B NR 3901149A A - Cassette slot B - Reversing the tape (PROG) D - Dolby B NR button C - Fast winding...
  • Page 153 Cassette deck ANTI-THEFT SC-813 DOLBY B NR 3901150A A - Next selection C - Pause D - Scan Press the button and the tape will automat- ically advance to the next song. There must be a gap (no audio sound) of approx.
  • Page 154 Cassette deck ANTI-THEFT SC-813 DOLBY B NR 3901151A A - Cassette eject B - To re-enter Radio mode D - To re-enter CD changer mode C - To re-enter Tape mode...
  • Page 155 CD - Changer (retailer option) ANTI-THEFT SC-813 DOLBY B NR 3901152A C - Music search A - CD changer mode selector B - Disc number selector...
  • Page 156 CD - Changer (retailer option) ANTI-THEFT SC-815 SC-813 DOLBY B NR 3901153A A - Changing the selected track B - Playing-time display C - Scan number...
  • Page 157 CD - Changer (retailer option) ANTI-THEFT SC-813 DOLBY B NR 3901154A A - Random choice B - Pause E - To re-enter CD changer mode C - To re-enter Radio mode D - To re-enter Tape mode...
  • Page 158 Technical specifications SC-813 Radio Frequency range: Sensitivity: Stereo separation: Cassette deck...
  • Page 159 Audio system SC-816 (certain models) The following pages describe the use of your SC-816 COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901178A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CD = Applicable only when in CD mode and connected to a CD changer.
  • Page 160 Your Volvo retailer will supply you with this code. • NOTE: Volvo recommends that you store the •...
  • Page 161 Radio SC-816 COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901180A A - On/off switch D - Setting frequency selection E - Manual tuning B - Volume control C - Waveband selector NOTE:...
  • Page 162 Radio SC-816 COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901181A A - Seek tuning up/down B - Preset programming C - Preset buttons...
  • Page 163 Radio SC-816 COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901182A A - Automatic programming C - Treble control (Auto) Please note that this function will not for less than 1 interfere with pre-stored stations on second buttons 1-6. B - Bass control least 1 second...
  • Page 164 Radio SC-816 COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901183A A - Fader control C - Balance control E - Active sound control (ASC) Pull out the ”volume” knob and adjust the left/ right balance by turning the knob counter- clockwise or clockwise.
  • Page 165 Cassette deck COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901184A A - Cassette slot B - Reversing the tape (PROG) D - Dolby B NR button C - Fast winding...
  • Page 166 Cassette deck COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901185A A - Next selector C - Pause D - Scan B - Previous selector...
  • Page 167 Cassette deck COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901186A B - To re-enter Radio mode D - To re-enter CD mode A - Cassette eject E - To re-enter CD changer C - To re-enter Tape mode mode...
  • Page 168 CD - Single COMPACT "Disc in" LED DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901187A A - CD slot B - CD mode selector C - CD eject NOTE:...
  • Page 169 CD- Single COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901188A A - Music search B - Changing the selected track C - Playing-time display number D - Scan...
  • Page 170 CD - Single COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901189A B - Pause E - To re-enter CD mode A - Random choice F - To re-enter CD changer mode C - To re-enter Radio mode D - To re-enter Tape mode...
  • Page 171 CD - Changer (retailer option) COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901190A A - CD changer mode selector B - Disc number selector C - Music search...
  • Page 172 CD - Changer (retailer option) COMPACT DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901191A A - Changing the selected track B - Playing-time display C - Scan number...
  • Page 173 CD - Changer (retailer option) COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO DISC IN ANTI-THEFT SC-816 DOLBY B NR 3901192A A - Random choice C - To re-enter Radio mode E - To re-enter CD mode D - To re-enter Tape mode F - To re-enter CD changer mode B - Pause If you press the ”volume”...
  • Page 174 Technical specifications SC-816 Radio Frequency range: Sensitivity: Stereo separation: Cassette deck...
  • Page 175 Audio system SC-901 (certain models) The following pages describe the function and operation of your SC-901. COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901294A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 176 Your Volvo retailer will supply you with this code. • NOTE: Volvo recommends that you store the •...
  • Page 177 Radio SC-901 COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901296A A - On/off switch C - Waveband selector D - Manual tuning knob "FM" "AM" B - Volume control NOTE:...
  • Page 178 Radio SC-901 COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901297A A - Automatic programming of B - Preset programming stations ‘AUTO’ Please note that this function will not interfere with pre-stored stations on buttons 1-6. C - Preset buttons ‘AUTO’...
  • Page 179 Radio SC-901 COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901298A A - Bass control C - Fader - Balance control front/ D - Balance control right/left rear B - Treble control...
  • Page 180 RBDS, Automatic tuning Radio Broadcast Data System - (RBDS) COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901299A ‘AF Switch ON’ Automatic tuning B - Scanning ‘AF Switch OFF’ A - Station seek up/down powerful...
  • Page 181 Traffic Program COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901300A • Traffic Program (TP) This feature may not apply in your area and • • only functions with FM broadcasts. Please refer to the RBDS information on page 174.
  • Page 182 News COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901301A NEWS This feature may not apply in your area and only functions with FM broadcasts. Please refer to the RBDS information on page 174. NEWS...
  • Page 183 Program type - PTY COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901303A Program type ’ For general information on RBDS functions, please refer to page 174.
  • Page 184 PTY preset buttons COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901304A PTY preset buttons Using the PTY preset buttons For general information on RBDS functions, please refer to page 174.
  • Page 185 Volume setting, Radio text COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901306A • preset button 1 A - Volume for traffic information C - Radio Text (RT) • NEWS B - Automatic volume control WARNING! For general information on RBDS functions, please refer to page 174.
  • Page 186 Cassette deck COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901307A A - Cassette slot C - Fast winding E - Previous track D - Next track NOTE: B - Reversing the tape (PROG)
  • Page 187 Cassette deck COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901308A A - Pause B - Dolby B noise reduction C - Metal tapes If you press the ‘TAPE’ button, the tape will stop, the sound will cut off and ‘PAUSE’ will appear in the display.
  • Page 188 Cassette deck COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901309A A - Cassette eject B - To return to the radio mode E - To return to the CD 6 FM AM AUTO changer mode If the CD 6 changer has been switched off, you can return to the CD 6 changer mode by press- ing the CD 6 button.
  • Page 189 CD 3 player COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901375A 3901310A A - CD 3-slot B - CD 3 player mode - on C - CD 3 eject CD 3 To operate: • NOTE: • • •...
  • Page 190 CD 3 player COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901311A A - Music search B - Changing tracks C - Playing-time display ‘FF’ ‘REW’ ‘NXT’ ‘FF’ ‘REW’ ‘RPT’...
  • Page 191 CD 3 player COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901312A A - Random choice B - Pause E - To return to the CD 3 mode ‘RND’ CD 3 CD 3 C - To return to the radio mode F - To return to the CD 6 changer mode D - To return to the tape mode...
  • Page 192 CD 6 changer (retailer option) COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901368A 3901313A CD 6 changer B - Disc number selector • A - CD 6 changer - on CD 6 ‘CD 6’ C - Music search ‘FF’...
  • Page 193 CD 6 Changer (retailer option) COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901314A A - Changing the selected track B - Playing-time display ‘FF’ ‘REW’ number ‘NXT’ ‘RPT’...
  • Page 194 CD 6 Changer (retailer option) COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901315A A - Random choice C - To return to the radio mode F - To return to the CD 6 ‘RND’ changer mode D - To return to the tape mode ‘TAPE’...
  • Page 195 Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (certain models) COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT DOLBY B NR 3901317A 3903730a Dolby Pro Logic Surround A - Engaging Surround Sound C - Surround effect volume ‘MODE’ Sound control B - Center speaker volume control...

  • Page 196: Other Settings

    Other settings • COMPACT 3-DISC CHANGER SC-900 CDEJECT ANTI-THEFT • DOLBY B NR • 3901318A A - Settings for individual B - Setting the internal equalizer markets • • • • • • • Setting the custom equalizer (Custom EQ) - SC-901 only •...
  • Page 197 Technical specifications SC-901 Alert Radio CAUTION: Frequency range: Sensitivity: Stereo separation: Cassette deck...
  • Page 198 Audio systems, general information Cassettes Compact disc care • • • • • • • • • • Cassette cleaning • • • • • •...
  • Page 199 Audio systems, general information 00AL0162 Sending signals Weak reception (fading) Static The FM waves do not follow the earth’s surface nor do they bounce off the atmosphere. For this reason their range is limited. The AM waves follow the earth’s surface and reflect against the atmosphere, giving them a wide range.
  • Page 200 Audio systems, general information Cross modulation AM - reasons for distortion FM - reasons for distortion...
  • Page 201 Audio systems, general information FM stereo reception Radio antennas Diversity antenna (dual antenna system) NOTE: Always lower the antenna when using an automatic car wash or entering a garage. The antenna should be cleaned at least every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or more frequently if needed.

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