VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
1More frequently in warm climates.
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 hand\
s after handling.
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Battery
Battery symbols
Battery replacement
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Removing the battery
1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before disco\
nnecting the battery so that all
information in the vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the cont\
rol modules.
3. Remove the cover over the battery.
4. Disconnect the battery negative (ground) cable.
5. Disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the front side of the battery box with a screwdriver.
7. Release the clamp holding the battery.
8. Lift out the battery.
Installing a new battery
1. Put the battery in place in the engine compartment.
2. Install the battery's retaining clamp.
3. Reinstall the front side of the battery box.
4. Connect the positive cable.
5. Connect the ground cable.
6. Reinstall the cover over the battery.
NOTE
Used batteries should be properly disposed of at a recycling station or \
similar facility, or taken to your
Volvo retailer.
WARNING
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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 wa\
ter. Obtain medical help
immediately if eyes are affected.
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Bulbs
Bulbs used in the car
NOTE
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l Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from y\
our fingers vaporize in the
heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
l The optional Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. \
These bulbs should always
be disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer.
l Certain bulbs not listed here should only be replaced by an authorized V\
olvo service technician.
l Certain bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo s\
ervice technician:
- Courtesy (dome) lighting
- Reading lights
- Glove compartment lights
- Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors
- High-mounted brake lights
- Bi-Xenon headlights
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Replacing bulbs
Removing the headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing the high/\
low beam, parking light, turn
signal, and side marker bulbs. To lift out the housing:
1. Remove the key from the ignition and turn the headlight switch to pos\
ition 0.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the headlight housing's retaining pin (1)
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4. Pull the headlight housing to one side and then forward (2).
5. Disconnect the wiring connector.
6. Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoi\
d scratching the lens.
After the defective bulb has been replaced, reinsert the housing in the \
reverse order. Check that the
retaining pin is correctly inserted.
WARNING
Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these h\
eadlights, these bulbs should only
be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician.
Low beam bulb
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing.
3. Press the retaining clamps to the sides.
4. Release the bulb's retaining spring by pressing it to the right, and \
then moving it outward and
downward.
5. Pull out the bulb.
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6. Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb.
Installing a new bulb
1. Insert the new bulb. It can only be installed in one position.
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Replacing bulbs
2. Press the retaining spring upward and slightly to the left until it s\
naps into place.
3. Press the wiring connector onto the bulb.
4. Put the plastic cover in place.
5. Press the retaining clamps back into place.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing.
High beam bulb
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out. Replace the bu\
lb. Note how the bulb holder is
positioned.
4. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be installed in one position.
5. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Parking light bulb
1. Pull out the bulb holder with a pair of pliers. The bulb holder shoul\
d not be pulled out by the wire.
2. Replace the bulb.
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3. Press the bulb holder back into place. It can only be installed in on\
e position.
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Replacing bulbs
Turn signal
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the holder by pressing it in and twisting it cou\
nterclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb and reinstall the bulb holder in the headlight hous\
ing.
Side marker light
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1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise, pull it out, and replace the b\
ulb.
2. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be installed in one position. \
Front fog light (option)
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0.
2. Remove the panel around the fog light housing.
3. Unscrew both torx screws in the fog light housing and remove it.
4. Disconnect the connector from the bulb.
5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out.
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6. Install the new bulb in its seat and turn it clockwise.
7. Reconnect the connector to the bulb.
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8. Secure the fog light housing with the screws and press the panel back\
into place.
Removing the taillight bulb holder
All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced from the cargo area. \
To access the bulb holders:
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0.
2. Remove the covers in the left/right panels to access the bulb holders\
.
3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the affected bulb holder.
4. Press the catches together and pull out the bulb holder.
5. Replace the defective bulb.
6. Press the wiring connector back into position.
7. Press the bulb holder into place and reinstall the cover.
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