Owner's Manual
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... in this vehicle, we encourage you and your retailer, or: In the USA : Volvo Cars of Volvo owners. 2008 VOLVO V70 VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL V70 1 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO Welcome to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment. We also urge you to wear seat belts at all applicable safety and...
... in this vehicle, we encourage you and your retailer, or: In the USA : Volvo Cars of Volvo owners. 2008 VOLVO V70 VOLVO OWNER'S MANUAL V70 1 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VOLVO Welcome to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment. We also urge you to wear seat belts at all applicable safety and...
Owner's Manual
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...controls Ignition modes Seats Steering wheel Lighting Wipers and washers Power windows Mirrors Power moonroof HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option) Starting the engine Transmission Brakes Hill Descent Control (HDC) Electric parking brake 72 80 82 87 89 96 99 101 103 105 109 112 115 ... Loading 202 Cargo area 208 Towing a trailer 213 Emergency towing 216 4 Contents 06 Maintenance and specifications Volvo maintenance 220 Maintaining your car 221 Hood and engine compartment 223 Engine oil 224 Fluids 226 Replacing bulbs 228 Wiper blades and washer fluid 235 Battery 237 Fuses 240 Wheels ...
...controls Ignition modes Seats Steering wheel Lighting Wipers and washers Power windows Mirrors Power moonroof HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option) Starting the engine Transmission Brakes Hill Descent Control (HDC) Electric parking brake 72 80 82 87 89 96 99 101 103 105 109 112 115 ... Loading 202 Cargo area 208 Towing a trailer 213 Emergency towing 216 4 Contents 06 Maintenance and specifications Volvo maintenance 220 Maintaining your car 221 Hood and engine compartment 223 Engine oil 224 Fluids 226 Replacing bulbs 228 Wiper blades and washer fluid 235 Battery 237 Fuses 240 Wheels ...
Owner's Manual
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... efficient system reduces emissions of a vehicle, which makes the vehicle among the most recycled industrial products. Volvo was the first in 1976. Advanced electronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are marked with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sensor, in ...vehicle end of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to continuous environmental refinement of life disposal. Special handling may contain Perchlorate material. All Volvo car care products are all Volvo models. In addition to offer CFC-free retrofit...
... efficient system reduces emissions of a vehicle, which makes the vehicle among the most recycled industrial products. Volvo was the first in 1976. Advanced electronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are marked with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sensor, in ...vehicle end of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to continuous environmental refinement of life disposal. Special handling may contain Perchlorate material. All Volvo car care products are all Volvo models. In addition to offer CFC-free retrofit...
Owner's Manual
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...such that it illuminates while you are monitored by the SRS control module. Where applicable, a text message will normally go out after the engine has started or if it fits close to position the seat with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). WARNING If the SRS warning light ...stays on these systems are driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Remove all slack from the belt and ensure that they can easily maintain control of the SRS yourself. As a pregnancy progresses,...
...such that it illuminates while you are monitored by the SRS control module. Where applicable, a text message will normally go out after the engine has started or if it fits close to position the seat with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). WARNING If the SRS warning light ...stays on these systems are driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Remove all slack from the belt and ensure that they can easily maintain control of the SRS yourself. As a pregnancy progresses,...
Owner's Manual
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... 180° clockwise in the information display. With the private locking function activated: The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked with the remote The engine can be started The glove compartment cannot be unlocked The tailgate cannot be unlocked or opened with the remote The rear floor hatch cannot be...
... 180° clockwise in the information display. With the private locking function activated: The vehicle's doors can be locked or unlocked with the remote The engine can be started The glove compartment cannot be unlocked The tailgate cannot be unlocked or opened with the remote The rear floor hatch cannot be...
Owner's Manual
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... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to start the engine. CAUTION Keyless drive remote controls should never be left in a metal briefcase. Avoid placing the remote control near cellular phones, metallic objects or e.g., in the...
... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject to start the engine. CAUTION Keyless drive remote controls should never be left in a metal briefcase. Avoid placing the remote control near cellular phones, metallic objects or e.g., in the...
Owner's Manual
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2008 VOLVO V70 70 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 72 Ignition modes 80 Seats 82 Steering wheel 87 Lighting 89 Wipers and washers 96 Power windows 99 Mirrors 101 Power moonroof 103 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option) 105 Starting the engine 109 Transmission 112 Brakes 115 Hill Descent Control (HDC) 117 Electric parking brake 119 71 03 Your driving environment 72 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Instrument overview
2008 VOLVO V70 70 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 72 Ignition modes 80 Seats 82 Steering wheel 87 Lighting 89 Wipers and washers 96 Power windows 99 Mirrors 101 Power moonroof 103 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option) 105 Starting the engine 109 Transmission 112 Brakes 115 Hill Descent Control (HDC) 117 Electric parking brake 119 71 03 Your driving environment 72 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Instrument overview
Owner's Manual
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.... More detailed information can be noticeable as cruise control, the trip computer and messages. The engine management system will be found in the red area of the gauge. The information is shown with the needle in the descriptions of revolutions per ...
.... More detailed information can be noticeable as cruise control, the trip computer and messages. The engine management system will be found in the red area of the gauge. The information is shown with the needle in the descriptions of revolutions per ...
Owner's Manual
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...emission systems. The malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE) light will flash simultaneously with the trailer's turn signals. When this light will illuminate if the computer senses a condition that potentially may not have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.... High beam and turn signal indicators Function check All indicator and warning symbols light up in the vehicle's emissions system and the symbol for low oil pressure. When the engine has started . If ...
...emission systems. The malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE) light will flash simultaneously with the trailer's turn signals. When this light will illuminate if the computer senses a condition that potentially may not have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.... High beam and turn signal indicators Function check All indicator and warning symbols light up in the vehicle's emissions system and the symbol for low oil pressure. When the engine has started . If ...
Owner's Manual
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... This symbol indicates that tire pressure in a safe place and switching off , no further action is actively working to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection. Low fuel level When this symbol: Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light If the warning light comes on... information. Check the system by pressing the READ button (see page 126 for more tires is detected in your vehicle. Restart the engine. 3. High beam indicator This symbol illuminates when the high beam headlights are equipped with this will still function). Stability system This indicator...
... This symbol indicates that tire pressure in a safe place and switching off , no further action is actively working to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection. Low fuel level When this symbol: Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light If the warning light comes on... information. Check the system by pressing the READ button (see page 126 for more tires is detected in your vehicle. Restart the engine. 3. High beam indicator This symbol illuminates when the high beam headlights are equipped with this will still function). Stability system This indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... also comes on when the mechanical parking brake is increased. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is only slightly applied. Parking brake applied This symbol illuminates when the parking brake is normal and the light... stays on while driving, stop the vehicle, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level. Airbags - A flashing symbol means that a fault has been detected. SRS Left turn signal ... on after restart, have the vehicle towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
... also comes on when the mechanical parking brake is increased. This is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is only slightly applied. Parking brake applied This symbol illuminates when the parking brake is normal and the light... stays on while driving, stop the vehicle, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level. Airbags - A flashing symbol means that a fault has been detected. SRS Left turn signal ... on after restart, have the vehicle towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Owner's Manual
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... overheating. If the ABS and Brake system lights are still lit, the vehicle can result from "HIGH ENGINE TEMP - Contact an authorized Volvo workshop. SLOW DOWN" to an authorized Volvo retailer and have detected a fault in brake system If this light comes on while the vehicle is being...SRS system's diagnostic functions have the brake system inspected. See page 223. Have the vehicle towed to "HIGH ENGINE TEMP - Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as "COOLANT LEVEL LOW" will depend on the information display at the same time, ...
... overheating. If the ABS and Brake system lights are still lit, the vehicle can result from "HIGH ENGINE TEMP - Contact an authorized Volvo workshop. SLOW DOWN" to an authorized Volvo retailer and have detected a fault in brake system If this light comes on while the vehicle is being...SRS system's diagnostic functions have the brake system inspected. See page 223. Have the vehicle towed to "HIGH ENGINE TEMP - Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as "COOLANT LEVEL LOW" will depend on the information display at the same time, ...
Owner's Manual
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... at a time by pressing the POWER button. Ignition mode III (engine start) Start the engine, see page 109. Stopping the engine Press START/STOP ENGINE . (If the engine is moving, keep the button depressed until the engine stops). Return to ignition mode 0 Press START/STOP ENGINE to return from I Press the remote key into the ignition slot...
... at a time by pressing the POWER button. Ignition mode III (engine start) Start the engine, see page 109. Stopping the engine Press START/STOP ENGINE . (If the engine is moving, keep the button depressed until the engine stops). Return to ignition mode 0 Press START/STOP ENGINE to return from I Press the remote key into the ignition slot...
Owner's Manual
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... load to occupants. Move the seat as far forward as possible so that activates if a seat is running. Seat adjustment is normally made when the engine is blocked by any object. The power seats have an overload protector that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment.
... load to occupants. Move the seat as far forward as possible so that activates if a seat is running. Seat adjustment is normally made when the engine is blocked by any object. The power seats have an overload protector that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment.
Owner's Manual
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... Return the outboard head restraints to these high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Always turn the engine off and apply the parking brake when loading/unloading the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the Park ( P) position to help avoid injury in...
... Return the outboard head restraints to these high temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Always turn the engine off and apply the parking brake when loading/unloading the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the Park ( P) position to help avoid injury in...
Owner's Manual
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...light switch in these positions. The symbol illuminates in the instrument panel to mode II. Continuous high beams cannot be deactivated by an authorized Volvo workshop. between high and low beams (this also applies on . 90 03 Your driving environment Lighting Active Bi-Xenon® Lights (ABL...)-option Low beams When the engine is started, the low beams are on models equipped with the optional Active Bi-Xenon® headlights). Daytime running lights can be activated ...
...light switch in these positions. The symbol illuminates in the instrument panel to mode II. Continuous high beams cannot be deactivated by an authorized Volvo workshop. between high and low beams (this also applies on . 90 03 Your driving environment Lighting Active Bi-Xenon® Lights (ABL...)-option Low beams When the engine is started, the low beams are on models equipped with the optional Active Bi-Xenon® headlights). Daytime running lights can be activated ...
Owner's Manual
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... light up when the ABL function is activated, and will flash if there is a fault in the system. This function is activated automatically when the engine is in motion. Emergency brake lights (EBL)
... light up when the ABL function is activated, and will flash if there is a fault in the system. This function is activated automatically when the engine is in motion. Emergency brake lights (EBL)
Owner's Manual
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...it. 3. For a description of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in the neutral position. The lighting switches off when: the engine is started the vehicle is locked from the ignition slot. 2. If the lighting is switched on manually and the vehicle is locked, the courtesy lighting...interval can make use of the menu system, see page 125. Remove the key from the outside with the key or remote control the engine is switched off automatically when one minute. Courtesy lights/door step lighting (option) The courtesy lights/door step lighting switch on/off and ...
...it. 3. For a description of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in the neutral position. The lighting switches off when: the engine is started the vehicle is locked from the ignition slot. 2. If the lighting is switched on manually and the vehicle is locked, the courtesy lighting...interval can make use of the menu system, see page 125. Remove the key from the outside with the key or remote control the engine is switched off automatically when one minute. Courtesy lights/door step lighting (option) The courtesy lights/door step lighting switch on/off and ...
Owner's Manual
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... the mirrors with the L and R buttons. To activate this function, select reverse gear and press either the L or R mirror control button to work. when the engine is selected, see page 94. when the side mirrors are folded in neutral position. immediately when reverse is locked/unlocked with the remote key the...
... the mirrors with the L and R buttons. To activate this function, select reverse gear and press either the L or R mirror control button to work. when the engine is selected, see page 94. when the side mirrors are folded in neutral position. immediately when reverse is locked/unlocked with the remote key the...
Owner's Manual
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...1. However, to flash (after 20 seconds). 2. Adjust the seat if necessary. 2. See the illustration on page 80. 3. WARNING Before starting the engine, check that has just been programmed. rapidly. 4. Press and hold the two outside buttons until it is now in the Programming section. 109 03 ...Your driving environment Starting the engine Starting the engine Ignition switch with the key blade end of the remote pointing out and the key pad facing up. Insert the remote key ...
...1. However, to flash (after 20 seconds). 2. Adjust the seat if necessary. 2. See the illustration on page 80. 3. WARNING Before starting the engine, check that has just been programmed. rapidly. 4. Press and hold the two outside buttons until it is now in the Programming section. 109 03 ...Your driving environment Starting the engine Starting the engine Ignition switch with the key blade end of the remote pointing out and the key pad facing up. Insert the remote key ...