Volvo S70 User Manual

1999 S70 & V70
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This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo.
Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe
driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure
your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment
descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We
also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And,
of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any
impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the
certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine
compartment.
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of our customers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care
about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement
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Volvo S70 Specifications

General

Brand	Volvo
Model	S70
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 - Occupant safety

Occupant safety

Importance of seat belt usage for all occupants and proper restraint for children.

Volvo SRS

Details on the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) including airbags and seat belt tensioners.

Child Restraint Anchorages

Chapter 2 - Instruments and controls

Instruments, switches and controls

Indicator and warning lights

Explanation of various indicator and warning lights on the instrument panel.

Chapter 4 - Starting and driving

Starting the engine

Step-by-step instructions for safely starting the engine in various conditions.

Manual transmission, Automatic transmission

Operation of manual and automatic transmissions, including shift gate positions and modes.

Brake system

Information on ABS, brake circuits, fluid levels, and brake pad care.

Chapter 5 - Wheels and tires

Chapter 6 - In case of emergency

In case of an emergency

Wheel changing

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire.

Replacing fuses

How to locate and replace blown fuses in the vehicle's fuse boxes.

In case of emergency

Chapter 8 - Service and routine maintenance

Maintenance schedule

Detailed schedule of maintenance operations based on mileage and time intervals.

Engine oil

Procedures for checking engine oil level, quality, viscosity, and changing oil and filter.

Chapter 9 - Specifications

Engine