warning VOLVO V70 1999 User Guide

Washing the car
The car should be washed at regular intervals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots adhere to the paint and may cause
damage.
NOTE: It is particularly important to wash the car frequently in the wintertime to prevent corrosion, when salt has
been used on the roads.
When washing the car, do not expose it to direct sunlight. Use lukewarm water to soften the dirt before you wash
with a sponge, and plenty of water, to avoid scratching.
Bird droppings: Remove from paintwork as soon as possible. Otherwise the finish may be permanently damaged.
A detergent can be used to facilitate the softening of dirt and oil.
A water-soluble grease solvent may be used in cases of sticky dirt. However, use a washplace equipped with a
drainage separator.
Dry the car with a clean chamois and remember to clean the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels.
The power radio antenna (sedans) must be dried after washing.
Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover after the car has been washed.
A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapy water can be used to clean the wiper blades. Frequent cleaning improves
visibility considerably.
Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheel housings fenders, etc.).
In areas of high industrial fallout, more frequent washing is recommended.
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.
After cleaning the engine, the spark plug wells should be inspected for water and blown dry if necessary.
Suitable detergents
Special car washing detergents should be used. A suitable mixture is about 2.5 fl. oz. (8.5 cl) of detergent to 2.6 US
gal. (10 liters) of warm water. After washing with a detergent the car should be well rinsed with clean water. WARNING!
When the car is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brake several times in order to remove any
moisture from the brake linings.
Engine cleaning agents should not be used when the engine is warm. This constitutes a fire risk.
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Type: Positive pressure, closed system
Thermostat begins to open at 186°F (90°C)
Turbo -charged models 180° F (87° C)
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/anti-freeze
Capacity: 7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters)
Turbo -charged models - 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system
Distributor ignition system
Firing order 1-2-4-5-3
Distributor ignition setting Not adjustable
Spark plugs Bosch FR 7 DC or Champion RC9YC
Spark plug gap 0.028" (0.7 mm)
Turbo -charged models: Champion RC8PYP (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap 0.03" (0.75 mm)
Tightening torque 18.4 ft. lbs. +/- 3.7 ft. lbs. (25 Nm +/- 5 Nm)WARNING!
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in
unintended movements and body injury.
Replacing spark plugs
The spark plugs should be changed every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). However, city driving or fast highway driving
may necessitate changing after 15,000 miles (24,000 km) of driving. When installing new plugs, be sure to fit the right
type and use correct torque, see "Specifications". When changing the plugs, check that the suppressor connectors are in
good condition. Cracked or damaged connectors should be replaced. When changing the spark plugs, clean the
terminals and the rubber seals.
Front suspension
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pg. 198 Index
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ABS..................................19,21,80Accessories - installing..................105Adjustable steering wheel..................34Adjusting headlights.......................96Air conditioning.....................36,37,39Air mix....................................35Air pump system...........................128Air vents..................................35Airbag (SIPS)...............................8Airbag (SRS)................................4Alarm......................................45All Wheel Drive.(AWD)..................73,120..changing wheels........................93..snow chains............................87..towing.................................77..wheel dimension caution................86Ambient temperature sensor.................27Anti -lock Brake System (ABS).........19,21,70antifreeze.............................82,130Ashtrays...................................33Audio systems
General information.....................194
SC-813..................................142 SC-816..................................155 SC-900/901..............................171Automatic car washing.....................113Automatic daytime running lights...........26Automatic transmission........70,71,72,73,137 Driving mode selector....................72Automatic transmission fluid..........127,134Auxiliary seat.............................11Automatic daytime running lights...........33
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Battery................................82,138Battery drain - avoiding...................60Battery maintenance.......................132Booster cushion.........................10,13Brake failure warning light.............19,20Brake fluid...........................126,134Brake fluid warning light..................20Brake system............................80,81Break -in period............................66Bulb failure warning.......................21Bulb failure warning light.................19Bulbs.....................................138Bumper cover...............................60
C
Capacities................................137Cargo eyelets..............................62Cargo new - side...........................61Cargo space lighting (wagon)...............56Catalytic converter........................79Center head restraints......................3Central locking button.....................43Chains - winter driving....................87Changing a wheel...........................92Child auxiliary seat (wagon)...............11Child booster cushion...................10,13Child Restraint Anchorages..................9Child safety...............................13Child safety locks - rear doors............48Clock......................................18Clock - resetting..........................27Clutch fluid..............................126Clutch interlock...........................70
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Concealed storage bin (wagon)..............60Coolant - checking/changing...............130Coolant level sensor.......................21Coolant level warning light................19Cooling system.........................74,136Courtesy lights - exterior.................22Cross bars (AWD XC)........................75Cruise control.............................31
D
Daytime running lights.....................26Demister - rear window.....................25Dimensions................................140Diversity antenna.........................197Doors and locks............................43Drive belt................................128Driving economy............................68
E
EBD (Electroinc Brake -force Distribution)..81ECC - Electronic Climate Control........38,39Electrical system......................74,138Electrically operated driver's seat........50Electrically operated front seats......49,108Electrically operated sun roof.............52Electrically-operated windows..........40,108Electroinc Brake Distribution (EBD)........81Electroinc Brake -force Distribution (EBD)..81Emergency towing...........................76Emergency warning flashers.................25Emissions systems.........................122Engine....................................135Engine compartment........................131Engine oil............................125,134Engine oil - checking/changing............124Engine oil pressure........................19Exterior courtesy lights...................22
F
Fog light - rear........................19,24Fog lights - front.........................24Folding front seat (sedans/wagons).........63Folding rear seat (sedan)..................57Folding rear seat (wagon)...............58,59Four wheel drive.......................73,120..changing wheels..........................93..snow chains..............................87..towing...................................77Front courtesy lights......................51Front seats................................49Front seats - heated.......................32Front suspension..........................136Fuel gauge.................................18Fuel level.................................19Fuel requirements..........................66Fuel system...........................122,136Fuel tank cover - opening..................67Fuses.............................102,103,104
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Gas tank cover - opening...................67Generator..............................19,138Generator warning light....................21
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Hand brake.................................32Handling...................................75Hazard warning flashers....................25
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Headlight adjustment.......................96Headlight wiper blades - replacing........107Headlights.................................22Heated front seats.........................32Heated side -view mirrors...................25Heating..............................36,37,39Heating and air conditioning...............35High beams.................................19Hood.......................................53
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Ignition switch............................23Immobilizer(start inhibitor)...............42Instrument illumination....................24Instruments.............................16,17Integrated booster cushion.................10
J
Jack (sedan)...............................55Jack (wagon)...............................56Jump starting..............................78
K
Keyless entry system.......................44Keylock....................................69Keys.......................................42Kick -down..................................71
L
Label information.........................116Lock button - tailgate.....................47Lock button - central......................43Locks......................................43Long distance trips........................83Long load storage (sedan)..................63Lubrication...............................123Luggage net - wagon........................61Lumbar support.............................49
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Maintenance schedule......................118Maintenance service.......................117Malfunction indicator lamp..............19,20Manual transmission....................70,137Manual transmission fluid.................134Memory function - front seats..............49Mirrors - rear/side view...................50
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Occupant safety............................14Octane rating..............................67Odometer...................................18Oil pressure warning light.................20On-call...................................140
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Paint touch -up............................110Parking brake...........................19,32Parking brake reminder light...............20Parking lights.............................22Polishing.................................113Power seats............................49,108Power steering fluid..................126,134Power windows..........................40,108
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Radio
SC-813..................................142
SC-816..................................155 SC-900/901..............................171Radio Data System - RDS...................176Rails (roof)...............................75Reading lights.............................51Rear fog light..........................19,24Rear suspension...........................136Rear window demister.......................25Rear/side -view mirrors.....................50Refueling..................................67Remote control (central locking system)....44Remote keyless entry system................44Replacing bulbs........................96-101Replacing fuses...........................102Reporting Safety Defects...................14Road Assistance...........................140Roadholding................................75Roof rails/racks...........................75
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Safety defects (reporting).................14Safety locks...............................48Seat belt maintenance......................14Seat belts.............................2,3,12Seat belts - cleaning.....................114Seats......................................49Securing cargo.............................62Service reminder indicator..............19,21Servicing.............................120,121Shift lock..............................69,71Shiftlock release (override)..............108Side cargo net.............................61Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)........8Side -view mirrors - heated.................25SIPS........................................8Snow chains................................87Snow tires.................................87Spare tire.................................94Spare tire (sedan).........................55Spare tire (wagon).........................56Spark plugs...............................136Specifications............................133Spool -out (seat belt)......................12SRS.....................................5,6,7SRS diagnostic system......................20SRS warning light.....................5,19,20Stability and Traction Control(STC).19,21,25,81Start Inhibitor (Immobilizer)..............42Starting the engine........................69Steering wheel adjustment..................34Steering wheel lock........................23Storage compartments.......................54Studded tires..............................87Sun roof............................25,52,108
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Tachometer.................................18Tailgate (opening/locking).................47..lock button..............................47Tailgate wiper/washer......................26Temperature gauge..........................18Temporary spare tire.......................94Three -way catalytic converter..............79Tire pressure..............................88Tires .....................................86Tires - changing...........................92Towing..................................76,77Towing a trailer...........................84Traction Control System(TRACS)....19,21,25,81Trailer towing.............................84Trip computer.....................25,28,29,30Trip odometer..............................18Trunk - opening/locking....................47Trunk light................................55Turn signals............................19,22
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Uniform tire quality grading...............89Upholstery - cleaning.....................114
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Vanity mirrors.............................51Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......116Vehicle loading...........................137Volvo On Call.............................140
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Warning flashers...........................25Warning lights..........................20,21Warranty..................................117Washer fluid level.........................19Washer fluid reservoir....................129Washing...................................112Waxing....................................113Weights...................................139Wheel changing..........................92,93Wheels and tires...........................86Windows - electrically-operated............40Windshield washer nozzles.................129Windshield wiper blades - replacing.......106Winter driving.............................82
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WARNING!
Detergents and solvents
Do not use gasoline containing lead or benzene as a detergent or solvent. Both lead and benzene
are toxic and may be hazardous to your health.
Installation of optional equipment/use of mobile telephones
Incorrectly installed optional equipment, alarm systems or the use of mobile telephones which
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