warning VOLVO XC70 2007 Owners Manual

2007 Volvo XC70
Spare tire, tool bag, jack - vehicles with subwoofer (option)
The spare tire, jack and tool bag are located under the floor of the car\
go space in a compartment in front
of the spare tire. To access the spare tire:
- Remove the rear hinged floor panel by raising it approx. 6 inches (15\
cm) and then pulling it rearward
out of the cargo area.
- Raise the other floor panel to upright position and lock it there.
- Remove the mat.
- Loosen the wheel and turn the clip 90°.
- Lift the subwoofer inward-upward with both hands and tilt it leftward.\

- Unstrap and lift out the jack and tool bag.
- Unscrew the securing bracket and remove the spare tire from the storag\
e well.
- When putting the tire and subwoofer back into place, perform these ste\
ps in reverse order. Make sure
the spare tire, jack, tool bag and subwoofer are properly secured.
WARNING!
Make sure that the spare tire, jack and tool bag are properly secured wi\
th the securing bracket and
strap to help keep these components in place in the event of a sudden st\
op.
pg. 174 Wheels and tires
Changing wheels
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WARNING!
l The jack must correctly engage the bar in the jack attachment. The vehic\
le's weight must not rest
on the jack attachment. See illustration " Positioning the jack" on the \
previous page.
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 vehicle support\
ed by a jack.
l Use the jack intended for the vehicle when replacing a wheel. For any ot\
her job, use stands to
support the side of the vehicle being worked on.
l Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the (P)ark positi\
on (or reverse on manual
transmissions).
l Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks or larg\
e stones.
l The jack should be kept well-greased.



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CAUTION!
During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be closer \
to the vehicle than 13" (30
cm). Do not spray into the locks.
When washing or steam cleaning the engine, avoid spraying water or steam\
directly on the electrical
components or toward the rear side of the engine.
Special moonroof cautions:
l Always close the moonroof and sun shade before washing your vehicle.
l Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the moonroof.
l Never use wax on the rubber seals around the moonroof.
l After cleaning the engine, the spark plug wells should be inspected for \
water and blown dry if
necessary.
Suitable detergents: Special vehicle washing detergents should be used. A suitable mixture i\
s about 2.5
fl. oz. (8.5 cl) of detergent to 2.6 US gal. (10 liters) of warm wat\
er. After washing with a detergent the
vehicle should be well rinsed with clean water.
Exterior plastic components
Cleaning exterior plastic components should be done with a cleaning agen\
t specially designed for this
purpose. Solvents or stain removers should not be used. Consult your Vol\
vo retailer.
NOTE: When washing the vehicle, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes \
in the doors and sills.
WARNING!
When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the bra\
kes several times in order to
remove any moisture from the brake linings. Engine cleaning agents shoul\
d not be used when the
engine is warm. This constitutes a fire risk.
pg. 179 Vehicle care
Washing and cleaning the car
Automatic washing - simple and quick
l We do NOT recommend washing your vehicle in an automatic wash during the\
first six months
(because the paint will not have hardened sufficiently).
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Battery
l Ensure that the battery cables are correctly connected and tightened.
l Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running (e.g. when repl\
acing the battery).
l Never use a fast charger to charge the battery. The battery cables shoul\
d be disconnected when
recharging.
l The battery contains acid that is both corrosive and poisonous. It is im\
portant that the battery is
handled in an environmentally friendly way. Let your Volvo dealer assist\
you.
Hoisting the vehicle
If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, the two jack attachments p\
oints should be used. They are
specially reinforced to bear the weight of the vehicle. A garage jack ca\
n also be placed under the front of
the engine support frame. Take care not to damage the splash guard under\
the engine. Ensure that the
jack is positioned so that the vehicle cannot slide off it. Always use a\
xle stands or similar structures.
If a two-post hoist is used to lift the vehicle, the front and rear lift\
arm pads should be centered under the
reinforced lift plates on the inboard edge of the sill rail (see illust\
ration).
pg. 188 Maintenance and servicing
Working on your car
WARNING!
The vehicle ignition system has very high voltage!
The voltage in the ignition system is dangerous!
Do not touch spark plugs, ignition cables or the ignition coil when the \
engine is running or the
ignition is switched on!
The ignition should be switched off when:
l Conducting engine tests.
l Replacing parts in the ignition system, such as spark plugs, ignition co\
il, distributor, ignition
cables, etc.
WARNING!
Never try to repair any part of the SRS or SIPS bag systems yourself. Any int\
erference in the system
could cause malfunction and serious injury. Any work should only be perf\
ormed by an authorized
Volvo retailer.
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Belt check
Check the belt regularly to make sure it is in good condition and is cle\
an. A worn or dirty belt can cause
poor cooling and low alternator output as well as impair the operation o\
f the power steering and the air
conditioning unit.
NOTE: The drive belt is equipped with a self-tensioning mechanism and require\
s no adjustment
between changes.
WARNING!
The engine must not be running when this check is
performed.
Check coolant level
The cooling system must be filled with coolant and not leak to operate a\
t maximum efficiency. Check
the coolant level regularly. The level should be between the "MAX" and "\
MIN" marks on the expansion
tank. The check should be made with particular thoroughness when the eng\
ine is new or when the
cooling system has been drained.
Do not remove the filler cap other than for topping up with coolant. Fre\
quent removal may prevent
coolant circulation between the engine and the expansion tank during eng\
ine warm up and cooling.
Changing coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be\
drained, consult your Volvo
retailer.
NOTE: Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and an\
tifreeze qualities of the
coolant and has a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the c\
ooling system if it should freeze.
Top off with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/ 50 mix of wat\
er and antifreeze). CAUTION!
The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level. If i\
t is not kept filled, there can be
high local temperatures in the engine which could result in damage. Diff\
erent types of antifreeze/
coolant may not be mixed.
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WARNING!
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the v\
ehicle
cools.
pg. 189 Maintenance and servicing
Hood and engine compartment
Opening the hood
- Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the \
hood lock.
- Lift the hood slightly.
- Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood \
(at the center) and lift.
WARNING!
Check that the hood locks properly when
closed!
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Engine compartment
1. Expansion tank - coolant
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Washer fluid reservoir
4. Dipstick - engine oil
5. Radiator
6. Cooling fan
7. Oil filler cap - engine
8. Clutch/brake fluid reservoir
9. Relay/fuse box
10. Air cleaner
11. Battery (under floor in cargo area)
12. Data plate
WARNING!
The cooling fan (6) may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 min\
utes) after the engine has been
switched off.
pg. 190 Maintenance and servicing
Engine oil
Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, and A\
CEA A1/ B1. Lower
quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or\
engine protection.
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CAUTION!
- Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine dama\
ge if the oil level becomes too
low.
- Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This could cause an increase in oil\
consumption.
- Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine dama\
ge if the oil level becomes too
low.
- Always add oil of the same type and viscosity as already used.
WARNING!
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pip\
e
surfaces.
R-models
R-models are equipped with an oil level warning system. If the engine oi\
l level becomes too low, the
warning light in the instrument panel will come on and a warning will be\
displayed in the text window.
l If the yellow warning light in the instrument panel comes on and the tex\
t OIL LEVEL LOW/FILL
OIL is displayed, stop safely as soon as possible and add 1 qt (1 liter\
) of oil. Check the oil level with the
dipstick before restarting the engine.
l If the red warning light in the instrument panel comes on and the text O\
IL LEVEL LOW/STOP
SAFELY-->STOP ENGINE -->SEE MANUAL is displayed, stop safely as soon as \
possible and add oil
(not more than 1.6 qts (1.5 liters). Check the oil level with the dip\
stick before restarting the engine. If no
oil level is visible on the dipstick, do not start the engine. Have the \
vehicle towed to an authorized Volvo
retailer.
pg. 192 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids
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CAUTION!
The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level. If i\
t is not kept filled, there can be
high local temperatures in the engine which could result in damage. Diff\
erent types of antifreeze/
coolant may not be mixed.
Check coolant regularly!
WARNING!
l Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the v\
ehicle cools.
l If it is necessary to top up the coolant when the engine is warm, unscre\
w the expansion tank cap
slowly so that the overpressure dissipates.
pg. 193 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids
Clutch and brake fluid reservoir
The clutch and brake fluid should always be above the MIN mark on the si\
de of the reservoir. Check,
without removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoi\
r.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C), P/N 9437433.
Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid should be rep\
laced once a year or
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard condi\
tions (mountain driving, etc.).
Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.
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page 197), the battery must be connected.
WARNING!
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead \
compounds, chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash h\
ands after handling.
1. More frequently in warm climates.
2. The level indicator inside the battery could be designed in various w\
ays. See illustrations.
pg. 196 Maintenance and servicing
Battery
WARNING!
l Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
l Do not smoke near the battery.
l Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to cont\
act eyes, skin, fabrics or
painted surfaces. If contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately\
with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
NOTE: Used batteries should be properly disposed of at a recycling station or\
similar facility, or taken
to your Volvo retailer.
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