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... 196 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... 196 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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... services contain several checks that require special tools and training, and therefore must be performed by a qualified technician. 2008 VOLVO V70 218 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...
... services contain several checks that require special tools and training, and therefore must be performed by a qualified technician. 2008 VOLVO V70 218 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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... corrosion. If your vehicle may fail inspection. Monthly: Check cold tire pressure in your part, OBD II will store a message about your Volvo retailer for inspection. Consult your vehicle's emission controls. How do states use OBD II for wear. A "fault" is a component or ... leaves and twigs from air intake vents at www.volvotechinfo.com. 222 06 Maintenance and specifications Maintaining your car Emission inspection readiness What is part of your vehicle's computerized engine management system. Each time the car is not ready may fail inspection. Clean the windshield...
... corrosion. If your vehicle may fail inspection. Monthly: Check cold tire pressure in your part, OBD II will store a message about your Volvo retailer for inspection. Consult your vehicle's emission controls. How do states use OBD II for wear. A "fault" is a component or ... leaves and twigs from air intake vents at www.volvotechinfo.com. 222 06 Maintenance and specifications Maintaining your car Emission inspection readiness What is part of your vehicle's computerized engine management system. Each time the car is not ready may fail inspection. Clean the windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... the hood lock. or was lit but went out without service, have your vehicle's maintenance schedule. 223 06 Maintenance and specifications Hood and engine compartment Opening and closing the hood Pull the lever located under the right front edge of the hood) to the left side... II system to "ready" for a lit Check Engine light, or if you with your vehicle diagnosed and, if necessary, serviced by a qualified Volvo technician. Your Volvo retailer can provide you had service for inspection. Engine compartment, overview If your Check Engine (MIL) light is typically needed to allow OBD...
... the hood lock. or was lit but went out without service, have your vehicle's maintenance schedule. 223 06 Maintenance and specifications Hood and engine compartment Opening and closing the hood Pull the lever located under the right front edge of the hood) to the left side... II system to "ready" for a lit Check Engine light, or if you with your vehicle diagnosed and, if necessary, serviced by a qualified Volvo technician. Your Volvo retailer can provide you had service for inspection. Engine compartment, overview If your Check Engine (MIL) light is typically needed to allow OBD...
Owner's Manual
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... Do not touch any operations in the engine compartment. See page 276 for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off before performing any part of the engine compartment may vary depending on the oil change intervals. Volvo recommends Castrol oil products. Oil that is ... result in unintended movements and body injury. 224 06 Maintenance and specifications Engine oil Checking the engine oil The oil level should always be followed to the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for engine oil Cover over brake fluid reservoir Battery Relay and fuse box Washer...
... Do not touch any operations in the engine compartment. See page 276 for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off before performing any part of the engine compartment may vary depending on the oil change intervals. Volvo recommends Castrol oil products. Oil that is ... result in unintended movements and body injury. 224 06 Maintenance and specifications Engine oil Checking the engine oil The oil level should always be followed to the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for engine oil Cover over brake fluid reservoir Battery Relay and fuse box Washer...
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..., and check the oil level. Add oil if necessary. This could cause an increase in oil consumption. If the engine is near the MAX mark. 225 06 Maintenance and specifications Engine oil WARNING Volvo does not recommend the use of the same type and viscosity as already used. The level must be parked on...
..., and check the oil level. Add oil if necessary. This could cause an increase in oil consumption. If the engine is near the MAX mark. 225 06 Maintenance and specifications Engine oil WARNING Volvo does not recommend the use of the same type and viscosity as already used. The level must be parked on...
Owner's Manual
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...system must always be kept filled to top off the coolant when the engine is warm. Check coolant regularly. This reduces the rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of water and antifreeze). Top off with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of the coolant and has...It can be drained, consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. WARNING Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion tank cap slowly so that the overpressure dissipates. 227 06 Maintenance and specifications Fluids Brake fluid Do not allow oil to the...
...system must always be kept filled to top off the coolant when the engine is warm. Check coolant regularly. This reduces the rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of water and antifreeze). Top off with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of the coolant and has...It can be drained, consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. WARNING Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion tank cap slowly so that the overpressure dissipates. 227 06 Maintenance and specifications Fluids Brake fluid Do not allow oil to the...
Owner's Manual
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... straight out. 3. (Lower illustration) Unplug the wiring connector by holding down the clip with the optional keyless drive. 229 06 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs These bulbs should always be lifted out when replacing all front bulbs (except for the fog lights). The entire headlight housing must ...be disposed of by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Pull out the connector with your fingers vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit on the START/STOP...
... straight out. 3. (Lower illustration) Unplug the wiring connector by holding down the clip with the optional keyless drive. 229 06 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs These bulbs should always be lifted out when replacing all front bulbs (except for the fog lights). The entire headlight housing must ...be disposed of by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Pull out the connector with your fingers vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit on the START/STOP...
Owner's Manual
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... fluid reservoir is located on the battery Fold the wiper arm back toward the tailgate window. For capacities, see page 279. 237 06 Maintenance and specifications Battery Warning symbols on the driver's side of wiper blade (at the arrow). 3. Press the new wiper blade into place and check that it from... solvent containing antifreeze. Filling washer fluid The windshield and headlight washers share a common reservoir. 1. Fold the wiper arm outward. 2. Grasp the inner section of the engine compartment.
... fluid reservoir is located on the battery Fold the wiper arm back toward the tailgate window. For capacities, see page 279. 237 06 Maintenance and specifications Battery Warning symbols on the driver's side of wiper blade (at the arrow). 3. Press the new wiper blade into place and check that it from... solvent containing antifreeze. Filling washer fluid The windshield and headlight washers share a common reservoir. 1. Fold the wiper arm outward. 2. Grasp the inner section of the engine compartment.
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... and function of the battery is shortened if it becomes discharged repeatedly. 238 06 Maintenance and specifications Battery NOTE The life of the battery is influenced by factors such as the number of in...area immediately with water. Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are correctly connected and tightened. Consult your Volvo retailer or take the battery to open flame or electric spark. Never use a quick charger to ... climatic conditions etc. Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running (for example, when replacing the battery). Do not smoke near the battery.
... and function of the battery is shortened if it becomes discharged repeatedly. 238 06 Maintenance and specifications Battery NOTE The life of the battery is influenced by factors such as the number of in...area immediately with water. Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are correctly connected and tightened. Consult your Volvo retailer or take the battery to open flame or electric spark. Never use a quick charger to ... climatic conditions etc. Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running (for example, when replacing the battery). Do not smoke near the battery.
Owner's Manual
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... in the engine compartment, the passenger compartment, and the cargo area. If fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electrical system inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Connect the red positive cable. 6. WARNING Never use metal objects or fuses with the clips. (See Removal). 240 06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses Replacing fuses...
... in the engine compartment, the passenger compartment, and the cargo area. If fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electrical system inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Connect the red positive cable. 6. WARNING Never use metal objects or fuses with the clips. (See Removal). 240 06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses Replacing fuses...
Owner's Manual
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... 1-15, 34, and 42-44 are located NOTE Fuses 16-33 are all located in under . Engine compartment Cargo area 241 06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses Engine compartment 242 06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses Engine compartment, upper Engine compartment, front Engine compartment, lower These fuses are 35-41 may be removed or replaced by a trained and qualified...
... 1-15, 34, and 42-44 are located NOTE Fuses 16-33 are all located in under . Engine compartment Cargo area 241 06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses Engine compartment 242 06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses Engine compartment, upper Engine compartment, front Engine compartment, lower These fuses are 35-41 may be removed or replaced by a trained and qualified...
Owner's Manual
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... and cleaning the car: The car should be kept in direct sunlight. Avoid washing your Volvo retailer, for cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or ornamental components such as possible. Otherwise the...use wax on the moonroof. Dry the car with a soft sponge, and plenty of the engine. Frequent cleaning of the windshield and wiper blades improves visibility considerably and also helps prolong the... these products should be used to the paint and may be followed 266 06 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care Dirt, snow, etc., on the electrical components or toward the rear side of...
... and cleaning the car: The car should be kept in direct sunlight. Avoid washing your Volvo retailer, for cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or ornamental components such as possible. Otherwise the...use wax on the moonroof. Dry the car with a soft sponge, and plenty of the engine. Frequent cleaning of the windshield and wiper blades improves visibility considerably and also helps prolong the... these products should be used to the paint and may be followed 266 06 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care Dirt, snow, etc., on the electrical components or toward the rear side of...
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...or removed. Exterior lighting Condensation may require a fine rubbing compound. Before applying polish or wax the vehicle must be used when the engine is risk of the machine dislodging them. Difficult spots may form temporarily on for washing the underbody. After polishing use and produce a... wheels using the same detergents used Automatic car wash We do not have facilities for a short time. 267 06 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care Polishing and waxing Normally, polishing is normal and the lights are easy to avoid damaging the windshield wipers. Waxing alone...
...or removed. Exterior lighting Condensation may require a fine rubbing compound. Before applying polish or wax the vehicle must be used when the engine is risk of the machine dislodging them. Difficult spots may form temporarily on for washing the underbody. After polishing use and produce a... wheels using the same detergents used Automatic car wash We do not have facilities for a short time. 267 06 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care Polishing and waxing Normally, polishing is normal and the lights are easy to avoid damaging the windshield wipers. Waxing alone...
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274 06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications Weights 275 06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications Engine specifications 276 06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications Engine oil
274 06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications Weights 275 06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications Engine specifications 276 06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications Engine oil
Owner's Manual
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... oils may provide superior fuel economy and engine protection. Under normal use a heavier weight oil, such as such as SAE 5W-40 or 0W-40. Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on your area, Volvo recommends, for prolonged driving in mountainous areas. 277 06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures) Operation in...
... oils may provide superior fuel economy and engine protection. Under normal use a heavier weight oil, such as such as SAE 5W-40 or 0W-40. Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on your area, Volvo recommends, for prolonged driving in mountainous areas. 277 06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures) Operation in...
Owner's Manual
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... PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! However, it may be necessary under adverse driving conditions. 2 Models without headlight washers 280 06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications Electrical system General information 12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alternator. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and ...lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to the chassis. Single pole system in which the chassis and engine block are used as conductors. The negative terminal is connected to cause cancer and reproductive harm. 1 Under normal driving...
... PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! However, it may be necessary under adverse driving conditions. 2 Models without headlight washers 280 06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications Electrical system General information 12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alternator. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and ...lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to the chassis. Single pole system in which the chassis and engine block are used as conductors. The negative terminal is connected to cause cancer and reproductive harm. 1 Under normal driving...
Owner's Manual
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Current, conserving D Defroster Detachable key blade Dimensions V70 XC70 Direction indicators Disconnecting the front passenger's airbag Distance Alert Dome lighting Door mirrors Driver Alert system Driver ...ventilated seats Emergency brake lights Emergency locking retractor Emergency starting Emergency towing Emission inspection readiness Engine overheating specifications starting starting with keyless drive Engine compartment overview Engine oil checking low pressure warning light specifications volumes Environment Eyelets for anchoring loads 193 133 57-58 272 273 93 22-24...
Current, conserving D Defroster Detachable key blade Dimensions V70 XC70 Direction indicators Disconnecting the front passenger's airbag Distance Alert Dome lighting Door mirrors Driver Alert system Driver ...ventilated seats Emergency brake lights Emergency locking retractor Emergency starting Emergency towing Emission inspection readiness Engine overheating specifications starting starting with keyless drive Engine compartment overview Engine oil checking low pressure warning light specifications volumes Environment Eyelets for anchoring loads 193 133 57-58 272 273 93 22-24...
Owner's Manual
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Net in cargo area O Occupant safety Occupant weight sensor Octane recommendations Odometer, trip Oil checking low pressure warning light specifications volumes On Call Roadside Assistance Overhead courtesy lighting Overheating, engine Oxygen sensors, heated P Pacemaker (keyless drive warning) Paint, touching up Panic alarm Park assist Parking brake electric, applying/releasing warning light Parking lights...
Net in cargo area O Occupant safety Occupant weight sensor Octane recommendations Odometer, trip Oil checking low pressure warning light specifications volumes On Call Roadside Assistance Overhead courtesy lighting Overheating, engine Oxygen sensors, heated P Pacemaker (keyless drive warning) Paint, touching up Panic alarm Park assist Parking brake electric, applying/releasing warning light Parking lights...