windshield wipers VOLVO XC70 2016 Owner´s Manual

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Wiper blades – service position
The windshield wiper blades must be in the vertical (service) position for replacement,washing or to lift them away from the wind-shield when e.g., removing ice or snow.
Wiper blades in service position
CAUTION
Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in position before attempting to move themto the service position.
To put the windshiield wipers in the service position:
1. Insert the remote key into the ignitionslot3
and press the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition
in mode I (see Ignition modes (p. 79) for
detailed information about the ignition modes).
2. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
again briefly to switch the ignition off.
3. Within 3 seconds, move the right steering wheel lever up and hold it for at least1 second.
> The wipers will then move to the verti-cal (service) position on the windshield.
The wipers can be returned to the normal position by pressing the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition in
mode I (or by starting the engine).
CAUTION
If the wiper arms have been folded out from the windshield while in the serviceposition, fold them back against the wind-shield before returning the wipers to thenormal position to help avoid scratchingthe paint on the hood.
Related information
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 344)
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Not necessary on vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

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Wiper blades – windshield
The wiper blades should be replaced regularly for best effect. The windshield wiper blades must be in the vertical (service) position for replacement,washing or to lift them away from the wind-shield when e.g., removing ice or snow.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
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NOTE
The windshield wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver’s side islonger than the one on the passenger side.
With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the wind-shield. Press the button on the wiperblade attachment and pull the wiperblade straight out, parallel with the wiperarm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.
4. Press the wipers back against the wind- shield.
To return the wipers from the service position to the normal position, fold the wipers backagainst the windshield and press the START/
STOP ENGINE button briefly to put the igni-
tion in mode I (or start the engine).
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper bladesclean helps improve visibility and prolongsthe service life of the wiper blades. Clean thewiper blades with a stiff-bristle brush andlukewarm soap solution or car washing deter-gent.
Related information
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 344)
• Wiper blades – service position (p. 342)

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.351
Engine compartment, upper
Engine compartment, front
Engine compartment, lower
PositionsThese fuses are all located in the engine com- partment box. Fuses in C are located under
A .
A decal on the inside of the cover shows thepositions of the fuses. • Fuses 1 – 15, 34 and 42 – 44 are relays/ circuit breakers and should only beremoved or replaced by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
• Fuses 16 – 33 and 35 – 41 may bechanged at any time when necessary.
There is a special fuse removal tool on the underside of the cover.
PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker: central electrical moduleunder the glove com- partment A50
Circuit breaker: central electrical moduleunder the glove com-partment50
PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker: central electrical module in the cargo compartment A60
Circuit breaker: central electrical moduleunder the glove com- partmentA60
Circuit breaker: central electrical moduleunder the glove com- partmentA60
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–
Headed windshield*, driver's side40
Windshield wipers30
–
Climate system blowerA40
Headed windshield*, passenger's side40
ABS pump40
PosFunctionA
ABS valves20
Headlight washers20
Active Bending Lights- headlight leveling*10
Central electrical mod- ule (under the glovecompartment)20
ABS5
Adjustable steering force*5
Engine Control Module (ECM), transmission,SRS10
Heated washer noz- zles*10
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Lighting panel5
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Relay coils5

12 Index
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391
Trips, long distance................................. 273
Tunnel detection........................................ 92
Turn signals............................................... 95 changing bulbs................................... 338
indicator lights...................................... 73
Two-stage booster cushion........... 57, 59, 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 303
Unlocking the tailgate.............................. 168
Unlocking the vehicle...... 155, 165, 166, 167
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 141 changing bulbs................................... 341
Vehicle dimensions XC70................................................... 370
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 18
Vehicle information.................................... 20
Vehicle loading........................ 142, 143, 301 roof loads............................................ 142
Vehicle maintenance................................ 322 performed by the owner..................... 323 Vehicle weights........................................ 372
Ventilated seats....................................... 130
Volvo and the environment........................ 22
Volvo ID..................................................... 21
Volvo maintenance.................................. 322
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance.......... 24
Volvo programs......................................... 24
Volvo Sensus........................................... 111
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 94
Warning lights................................ 68, 70, 74
Warning symbol......................................... 75
Warning system, collision........ 209, 211, 217
Warranties................................................ 322
Washer fluid............................................. 344Washers
headlight............................................... 99
windshield............................................. 98
Water, driving through............................. 272
Waxing..................................................... 361
Weights.................................................... 372 Wheels..................................................... 288
changing............................................. 291
storing................................................. 289
Whiplash Protection System..................... 42 Windows power.................................................. 100
sun shade........................................... 100
Windshield heated......................................... 104, 132
rain sensor............................................ 98
washers................................................ 99
wipers/washers..................................... 98
Windshield washer fluid........................... 344
Windshield wipers.................................... 342 service position................................... 342
Wiper blades replacing............................................. 342
replacing tailgate wiper...................... 344