VOLVO XC70 2003 Owners Manual

2003 VOLVO XC70
Uniform tire quality grading
ALL PASSENGER CAR TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES
Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall betw\
een the tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of th\
e tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example\
, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and one half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a t\
ire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, ho\
wever, and many depart
significantly from the norm due to variation in driving habits, service \
practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, as mea\
sured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete\
. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance. WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-\
ahead) traction tests and is not a
measure of cornering (turning) traction.
TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are AA (the highest), A, B, and C, representing\
the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under c\
ontrolled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the m\
aterial of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire \
failure. The grade C corresponds
to a minimum level of performance which all passenger car tires must mee\
t under the Federal Motor
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfo\
rmance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
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WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is pr\
operly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separatel\
y or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.


pg. 112 Changing wheels


Insert flat end of lug wrench and turn/pull straight out
Changing wheels
The spare wheel is located under the carpet on the cargo area floor. The\
jack and crank are secured in the
wheel recess. There are two jack attachment points on each side of the c\
ar.
To change a wheel:
l Engage the parking brake.
l Put the gear selector in (P)ark.
l Remove the wheel cap (where applicable) using the lug wrench in the to\
ol kit.
l With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel\
bolts 1/2 - 1 turn by exerting
downward pressure. Turn the bolts counterclockwise to loosen.
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Loosen wheel bolts
l Position the jack on the bar in the attachment (A in the illustration i\
n right column) and crank while
simultaneously guiding the base of the jack to the ground. 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 positioned in
the attachment.
l Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is lifted off the ground\
.
l Unscrew the wheel bolts completely and carefully remove the wheel so as \
not to damage the thread
on the studs.
NOTE: See also
page 133 for hoisting the vehicle on a garage lift!
WARNING!
l The jack must correctly engage the bar in the jack attachment (A). The\
car's weight must not rest
on the jack attachment (B). See illustration on
page 113.
l Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
l Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a car supported b\
y a jack.
l Use the jack intended for the car when replacing a wheel. For any other \
job, use stands to support
the side of the car being worked on.
l Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the (P)ark positi\
on.
l Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks.


pg. 113 Wheels and tires

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Attaching the jack
NOTE: To avoid excessive wear and the necessity of rebalancing, mark and reins\
tall wheels in the same
location and position as before removal. To lessen the chance of imbalan\
ce, each wheel hub is equipped
with a guide stud to ensure that a removed wheel can be reinstalled in i\
ts original position (as when
changing over to winter tires/wheels).
NOTE: Refer to
page 133 for hoisting the vehicle on a garage lift.

Jack for AWD models
CAUTION:
l The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a\
spare tire other than the one
that came with the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously d\
amage your car's transmission.
l Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts must be observed. The wheel bol\
ts should never be greased
or lubricated. The extended, chromed wheel bolts must not be used with s\
teel rims, as they make it
impossible to fit the hub caps.
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Correct tightening order for wheel bolts
Installing the wheel
l Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub.
l Lift the wheel and place it on the hub. Make sure that you align the whe\
el with the guide stud on the
wheel hub prior to installation.
l Install the wheel bolts and tighten hand-tight. Using the lug wrench, ti\
ghten crosswise (see illustration
above) until all bolts are snug.
l Lower the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the bolts crossw\
ise to 100 ft. lbs. (136 Nm).
l Install the wheel cap (where applicable).




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Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing


pg. 115 Maintenance/Servicing

Fuses 116
Replacing bulbs 120
Paint touch up 126
Washing the car 127
Cleaning the upholstery 128
Maintenance service, Warranty 129
Fuel/emissions systems 130
Drive belt, Air pump system, Coolant 131
Emissions maintenance 132
Washer fluid reservoir, Hoisting the
car 133
Opening the hood, Engine
compartment 134
Engine oil 135
Power steering/Brake fluid reservoirs 137
Battery maintenance 138
Replacing wiper blades 140

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pg. 116 Fuses

Replacing fuses
If an electrical component fails to function, it is possible that a fuse\
has blown due to a temporary circuit
overload.
Fuses are located in different places:
A - Relays/fuse box in the engine compartment
B - Fuse box in the passenger compartment
C - Relays/fuse box in the cargo area
A label on the inside of each cover indicates the amperage and the elect\
rical components that are
connected to each fuse.
The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to remove it. Pull the fuse\
straight out. If a fuse is difficult to
remove, you will find a special fuse removal tool in the passenger compa\
rtment fuse box. From the side,
examine the curved metal wire to see if it is broken. If so, put in a ne\
w fuse of the same color and
amperage (written on the fuse). Spare fuses are stored in the fuse box in the \
passenger compartment. If
fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electrical system inspected by an au\
thorized Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Never use fuses with higher amperage that those stated on the following \
pages. Doing so could
overload the car's electrical system.


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pg. 117 Fuses in the engine compartment
Relays/fuses in the engine compartment
When replacing fuses, be sure to replace a blown fuse with a new one of \
the same color and amperage
(written on the fuse). Fuse amperage is also indicated on the inside o\
f the fuse box cover.

A - To open, press the plastic catches on the rear side of the fuse box \
cover and lift
Ordinary fuses
Location Amperage
1 Accessories 25A
2 Auxiliary lamps (option) 20A
3 Vacuum pump 15A
4 Oxygen sensors 20A
5 Crankcase ventilation heater, solenoid valves 10A
6 Mass airflow sensor, engine control module, injectors 15A
7 Throttle module 10A
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8 AC compressor, accelerator pedal position sensor, E-box fan 10A
9 Horn 15A
10 Tailgate wiper 10A
11 AC compressor, ignition coils 20A
12 Brake light switch 5A
13 Windshield wipers 25A
14 ABS/STC/DSTC 30A
15 -
16 Windshield washers, headlight wiper/washers (certain
models) 15A
17 Low beam, right 10A
18 Low beam, left 10A
19 ABS/STC/DSTC 30A
20 High beam, left 15A
21 High beam, right 15A
22 Starter motor 25A
23 Engine control module 5A
24 -


pg. 118 Fuses in the passenger compartment
Fuse box in the passenger compartment
This fuse box is located at the far left side of the instrument panel. E\
xtra fuses and the fuse removal tool
are also stored here. When replacing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it\
with a new one of the same color
and amperage (written on the fuse).
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Location Amperage
1 Low beam headlights 15A
2 High beam headlights 20A
3 Power driver's seat 30A
4 Power passenger's seat 30A
5 -
6 -
7 Heated seat - front left (option) 15A
8 Heated seat - front right (option) 15A
9 ABS/STC/DSTC 5A
10 -
11 -
12 Headlight wipers (certain models) 15A
13 Electric socket 12 V 15A
14 Power passenger's seat 5A
15 Audio system, VNS 5A
16 Audio system 20A
17 Audio amplifier 30A
18 Front fog lights 15A
19 VNS display 10A
20 -
21 Automatic transmission, shiftlock, extended D2 feed 10A
22 Direction indicators 20A
23 Headlight switch module, climate control system, onboard diagnostic c\
onnector, steering
wheel lever modules 5A
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