fuel VOLVO V70 2006 Owner's Guide

Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing order: 1-2-4-5-3
Electronic ignition setting: Not adjustable
Spark plugs: Champion RC8PYP 8 (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap: 0.028-0.032" (0.7-0.8 mm)
Tightening torque: 18.4 ft. lbs. (25 Nm) WARNING!
The ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to prevent injury.
Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in a shock and bodily
injury.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column. The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include
fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors. Grounded on chassis.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/115 min reserve capacity.
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of
correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter.
Generator
Rated output: max. current: 140 A
Starter motor:
Output: 1.7 kW
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Extension of cargo compartment65
Exterior courtesy lights80
Exterior features - overview25
Extra seat76
F
Fog lights35
Folding passenger's seat backrest65
Folding front seat backrest60
Folding table64
Four-C active chassis system31, 99
Front airbags6 - 8
Front courtesy lights - replacing146
Front fog lights35
Front park assist (accessory)100
Front reading lights77
Front seat backrest - folding60
Front seats - adjusting58, 59
Front seats - heated40
Front suspension171
Fuel88
Fuel filler cap90
Fuel filler door90
Fuel filler door, unlocking35
Fuel formulations89
Fuel gauge27
Fuel requirements88
Fuel system153, 171
Fuel tank volume170
Fuel/emissions systems153
Fuses136-140
G
Gas cap90
Gasoline88
Gear indicator27
Geartronic (automatic transmission)96, 97
Generator172
Generator warning light28
Glossary of tire terminology127
Glove compartment63
H
Hand brake41
Handgrip - XC7057, 76
Handling101
Hazard warning flashers40
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Parking lights35
Passenger's seat backrest - folding60
Polishing150
Power moonroof44
Power seats58, 59
Power steering - speed sensitive101
Power steering fluid161
Power windows42
On Call Roadside Assistance183
R
R-models, checking oil level160
Radio175
Rain sensor - windshield wipers38
Reading lights - front/rear77
Rear fog light29, 35
Rear park assist87, 100
Rear reading lights77
Rear seat backrest69
Rear window - heated40
Rear-facing auxiliary seat18, 76
Rearview mirror43
Refrigerant49
Refueling90
Remote central locking system and sideview mirrors43
Remote control - keyless entry system81
Remote control - Homelink® Universal Transceiver193
Remote keyless entry system81
Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries82
Removing the seat cushion69
Replacing bulbs141-147
Replacing fuses136
Replacing the battery162
Replacing wiper blades164
Reporting Safety Defects2
Road assistance173
Roadholding101
Roadside Assistance173
Roof load - maximum168
Roof racks103
Run flat tires125
S
Safety Defects - reporting2
Safety locks - child86
Seat belt reminder3
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Temperature gauge27
Temporary spare tire131
Text window30
Three-way catalytic converters112
Tire age119
Tire changing132
Tire designations126
Tire inflation120
Tire inflation pressure tables122
Tire Pressure Monitoring System123
Tire terminology127
Tires118-133
Tires - changing132
Tool bag75
Top tether anchorages22
Touching up paint148
Towing a trailer107
Towing eyelet105
Towing the car105, 106
Trailer hitch108
Trailer towing107
Trailer weight - maximum168
Transmission - automatic94-99
Trip computer32
Trip odometer27
Turn signals37
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading129
Unlocking the fuel filler door35
Unlocking the tailgate83
Upholstery - cleaning151
V
Vehicle Event Data152
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)166
Vehicle loading71, 128
Ventilation48
Ventilation hose, battery162
Volvo Inflatable curtain (VIC)13
Volumes (oils and fluids)170
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance173
W
Warning flashers40
Warning light - center28
Warning lights28, 29
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the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See
page 157.
2 Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the
HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid. See page 161.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 154.
4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx.
1.6 US qts (1.5 liters). See page 159.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 161.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 88.
Tire pressure, see label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover.
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