maintenance VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
The brake fluid should always be between the MIN and MAX marks 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: The fluid should be replaced according to the intervals specified in t\
he Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet. When driving under extremely hard condition\
s (mountain driving, etc), it
may be necessary to replace the fluid more often. Consult your Volvo ret\
ailer. Always entrust brake fluid
changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.
Power steering fluid
The fluid level is checked at each service interval.
Fluid type: Volvo power steering fluid or equivalent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle\
has no electrical current and
must be towed, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep \
in mind that greater effort will be
required to turn the steering wheel.
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Battery
Battery maintenance
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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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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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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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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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3. Press the bulb holder back into place. It can only be installed in on\
e position.
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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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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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Location of taillight bulbs
NOTE
If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information d\
isplay after the bulb has been
replaced, consult an authorized Volvo retailer or workshop.
High-level brake light
These bulbs should only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service techn\
ician.
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Replacing bulbs
Replacing rear reading light bulbs
1. Insert a screwdriver and turn it gently to detach the bulb housing.
2. Remove the defective bulb.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Press the bulb housing back into place
Replacing bulbs in the trunk
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