warning VOLVO V70 2008 Owners Manual

carefully. Solvents or stain removers should not be used.
CAUTION
Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rubber components
Polishing chromed strips can wear away or damage the surface
Polishes containing abrasive substances should not be used
Automatic car wash
We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the first six months (because the paint will
not have hardened sufficiently).
An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your car, but it is worth remembering that it may not be as
thorough as when you yourself go over the car with sponge and water. Keeping the underbody clean is most important,
especially in the winter. Some automatic washers do not have facilities for washing the underbody.
CAUTION
Before driving into an automatic car wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to avoid damaging the windshield
wipers.
Make sure that side view mirrors, auxiliary lamps, etc, are secure, and that any antenna(s) are retracted or
removed. Otherwise there is risk of the machine dislodging them.
Chromed wheels : Clean chrome-plated wheels using the same detergents used for the body of the vehicle.
Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents can permanently stain chrome-plated wheels.
WARNING
When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes, including the parking 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.
Exterior lighting
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as headlights, fog lights, or
taillights. This is normal and the lights are designed to withstand moisture. Normally, condensation will dissipate after
the lights have been on for a short time.
267 06 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
Polishing and waxing
Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery, however, waxing may be beneficial.
Before applying polish or wax the vehicle must be washed and dried. Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar
remover. Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing compound.
After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
Several commercially available products contain both polish and wax.
Waxing alone does not substitute for polishing a dull surface.
A wide range of polymer-based waxes can be purchased today. These waxes are easy to use and produce a long-
lasting, high-gloss finish that protects the bodywork against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should not be warmer than 113° F
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1Under normal driving conditions the transmission oil does not need changing during its service life. However, it may be necessary under adverse
driving conditions.
2Models without headlight washers
280 06 Maintenance and specifications
Specifications
Electrical system
General information
12 volt system with a voltage -regulated alternator. Single pole system in which the chassis and engine block are used
as conductors. The negative terminal is connected to the chassis.
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 hands after handling.
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282 Index
12-volt sockets 188, 189
A
Accessory installation warning7
Active Bi -Xenon® headlights90
Active chassis system155
Active yaw control153
Adaptive cruise control158-161
Air conditioning132
Air distribution130
Air distribution table135
Air vents130
Airbags


disconnecting the front passenger's side 22-24
front19- 21
inflatable curtain27
side impact25
Alarm system 66-68
All Wheel Drive114
Anti-freeze194, 226
Anti-lock brake system115
warning light75
Approach lighting 54, 95
Audio system


audio functions 139
CD player/changer140, 141
menu control137
overview136
radio functions143
Sirius satellite radio145- 148
sound settings139
steering wheel keypad136
Auto brake (collision warning) 168
Auto-dim rearview mirror102
Automatic locking64
Automatic locking retractor33
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Automatic transmission
Geartronic113
general description112- 113
oil279
shiftlock override113
Axle weight 256
B
Battery


changing 238-239
maintenance238
remote control, replacing60
specifications280
warning symbols237
Black box 6, 220
Blind Spot Information System(BLIS)182-184
Blinkers (turn signals)93
Booster cushion, integrated45-47
Booster cushions41
Brake lights91
emergency brake lights91
Brake system


checking fluid level 227
emergency brake assistance116
fluid279
general information115
Hill Descent Control117, 118
warning light77
Bulbs


cargo area lighting 233
fog lights232
footwell lighting233
headlights228- 230
introduction228
license plate lights233
side marker lights231
specifications234
taillight232
vanity mirror234
C
Capacity weight 256
Cargo area


changing bulbs 23
cover209
floor rails205
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hooks for securing loads205, 206
net210
steel grid208
Catalytic converter 200
CD player/changer140-141
Central locking system, introduction52
Chains259
Chassis system155
Check engine light75
Child restraint systems34-35
booster cushions41
convertible seats38- 40
infant seats36- 37
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors42
top tether anchors43
Child restraints, recalls and registration 44
Child safety31-33
booster cushions41
child restraint systems34- 35
convertible seats38- 40
infant seats36- 37
Child safety locks48
Climate system


air distribution 130
air distribution table135
air vents130
defroster133
Interior Air Quality System129
introduction128
passenger compartment filter129
refrigerant128
Clock, setting 79
Cold weather driving194
Collision warning system168, 170
Compass in rearview mirror151
Conserving electrical current193
Convertible seats38-40
Coolant226, 279
Cooling system, general information193
Courtesy lighting93-94
Crash mode30
Cruise control156-157
adaptive158- 161
Curb weight256
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Current, conserving193
D
Defroster133
Detachable key blade57-58
Dimensions


V70 272
XC70273
Direction indicators 93
Disconnecting the front passenger's airbag22-24
Distance Alert165
Dome lighting93-94
Door mirrors101
Driver Alert system173
Driver distraction warning7
Driving economically192
Driving in cold weather194
Driving through water193
E
ECC131-133
Economical driving192
Electric parking brake119
Electrically operated tailgate203
Electronic Climate Control131-133
air distribution table135
Interior Air Quality System133
ventilated seats131
Emergency brake lights 91
Emergency locking retractor33
Emergency starting111
Emergency towing216-217
Emission inspection readiness222
Engine


overheating 77
specifications275
starting110
starting with keyless drive110
Engine compartment overview 223
Engine oil


checking 224
low pressure warning light76
specifications276
volumes278
Environment 9
Eyelets for anchoring loads205
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F
Federal Clean Air Act220
Floor rails205
Fluid specifications279
Fog lights


front 76
front, changing bulbs232
front/rear91, 92
Four C (active chassis system) 155
Front airbags19-21
disconnecting passenger's side airbag22- 24
Front fog lights76, 91
changing bulbs232
Front park assist 178-180
Front seats84
heated131
Fuel filler cap 200
Fuel filler door


opening automatically 198
opening manually199
Fuel level warning light 76
Fuel requirements196-197
Fuel tank volume279
Fuses240-244
G
Gas tank volume279
Gasoline requirements197
Gauges74
Geartronic automatic transmission113
General warnings7
Generator warning light77
Glossary of tire terminology255
Glove compartment, locking65
Grocery bag holder207
Gross vehicle weight256
H
Hazard warning flashers92
Headlight washers97
Headlights


active bi-xenon® lights 90
changing bulbs229- 230
high beam flash90
high/low beams90
switch90
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Heartbeat sensor (alarm system)56
Heated front seats131
Heated oxygen sensors201
Heated rear seats132
High beams89
indicator light76
Hill Descent Control 117, 118
Home safe lighting94
HomeLink universal transceiver105-108
Hood223
Horn88
I
Ignition modes80
Immobilizer53
Important information6
Indicator lights74-77
Infant seats36-37
Inflatable curtain27
Inflation pressure247-248
Inflation pressure tables250-251
Information lights74-77
Information symbol76
Inspection readiness222
Instrument lighting89
Instrument overview72-74
Instrument panel126-127
Integrated booster cushion46-47
Integrated two-stage booster cushion45
Interior Air Quality System129
Interior lighting93-94
ISOFIX anchors42
J
Jack


attaching 263
location of262
Jump starting 111
K
Key blade52
, 57-58
private locking58
Keyless drive


location of antennas (pacemaker warning) 63
locking and unlocking the vehicle61- 62
starting the engine110
L
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Labels
list of271
location of270
Lane Departure Warning 176
LATCH anchors42
Leather care267
Lighting panel89
Load anchoring eyelets205
Loading


floor rails 205
hooks for securing loads205, 206
Loading the vehicle 202, 256
roof loads195
Locking


automatic 64
from the inside64
from the outside64
glove compartment65
tailgate65
Locking the vehicle 54
Locks, child safety48
Low beams89
Low fuel level warning light76
Low oil pressure warning light76
M
Main instrument panel126-127
Maintenance220
performed by the owner221
Malfunction indicator light 75
Menu system124
overview125
Messages in the instrument panel 126-127
Mirrors


defroster 102
power door101
rearview, auto-dim function102
retractable101
vanity188
Moonroof 103-104
Motor oil


checking 224
specifications276
volumes278
N
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Net in cargo area210
O
Occupant safety14
Occupant weight sensor22-24
Octane recommendations197
Odometer, trip78
Oil


checking 224
low pressure warning light76
specifications276
volumes278
On Call Roadside Assistance 281
Overhead courtesy lighting93-94
Overheating, engine77
Oxygen sensors, heated201
P
Pacemaker (keyless drive warning)63
Paint, touching up269
Panic alarm55
Park assist178-180
Parking brake


electric, applying/releasing 119
warning light76
Parking lights 90
changing bulbs230
Personal Car Communicator, unique functions 55-56
Polishing the vehicle267
Power front seat


memory function 83
with keyless drive84
Power mirrors 101
defroster102
Power moonroof 103-104
Power steering


fluid 227
, 279
speed-dependent155
Power tailgate (option) 203
Power windows99-100
laminated glass100
Pregnancy, using seat belts during 17
Private locking58
Proposition 65 warning9, 111, 239, 280
R
Radio
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