Volvo V70 Owner's Manual page 3

2002 VOLVO V70
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from
this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the
button on the front of the gear selector knob and move the selector from (P)ark.
Keylock
This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before
the key can be removed from the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible
from the ABS control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see on
fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car is driven again at a
a speed of over approximately 5 mph (8km/h). An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door
relocks.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not
closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
("Check Engine" light) may indicate a fault.
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil
consumption information on
chapters one, two and four of this manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after
operating the vehicle for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in
the car for ready access.
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