key VOLVO V70 2008 Workshop Manual

The towing eyelet is located under the floor of the cargo area, with the spare tire. This eyelet must be screwed into the
positions provided on the right sides of either the front or rear bumper (see illustration).
NOTE
On certain models equipped with a trailer hitch, the towing eyelet cannot be screwed into the hole in the rear
bumper. The towing rope should be attached to the trailer hitch instead. For this reason, the detachable section of the
trailer hitch should be safely stowed in the vehicle at all times.
Attaching the towing eyelet
V70
1. Press the marked edge of the cover in the bumper and release it.
2. Fold away the cover and screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand and then using the tire iron until it is
securely in place.
XC70
1. Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of the cover.
2. Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand and then using the tire iron until it is securely in place.
After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and returned to its storage location.
Press the cover for the attachment point back into position.
Precautions when the vehicle is in tow
The steering wheel must be unlocked. The remote key must be in the ignition slot1.
Attach jumper cables (see page 111) to provide current for releasing the optional electric parking brake and to move
the gear selector from the P position.
The gear selector must be in position N .
Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not exceed the maximum allowable towing speed.
Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km).
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While the vehicle is being towed, try to keep the tow rope taut at all times.
1On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, the remote key must be in the passenger compartment.
217 05 During your trip
Emergency towing
The vehicle should only be towed in the forward direction.
CAUTION
Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this type of towing, as vehicles being towed are
subject to regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length and type of towing device, lighting, etc.
If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not attempt to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it as this will damage the
three-way catalytic converter(s). The engine must be jump started using an auxiliary battery (see page 111
).
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must not be used to secure the vehicle on the
flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/All Wheel Drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment.
If wheel lift equipment must be used, please use extreme caution to help avoid damage to the vehicle. In this case,
the vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on the ground if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, please refer to the towing
information on the page 216
.
CAUTION
Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air conditioning lines.
It is equally important not to use sling -type equipment at the rear or apply lifting equipment inside the rear
wheels; serious damage to the rear axle may result.
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must not be used to secure the vehicle on the
flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.

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marks. For capacities and recommended fluid grade, see page 279.
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.
CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering fluid reservoir clean when checking.
228 06 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 234
. The following bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician:
Dome lighting
Reading lights
Glove compartment lighting
Turn signals in the door mirror
Approach lighting in the door mirror
Brake/fog/taillights
Rear side parking lights
Active Bi -Xenon® and LED bulbs
WARNING
Active Bi -Xenon® headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these headlights, these bulbs should only
be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Turn off the lights and remove the remote key from the ignition before changing any bulbs.
Headlight housing
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The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing all front bulbs (except for the fog lights).
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers vaporize in the heat and will
leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
NOTE
Always switch off the ignition before starting to replace a bulb.
The optional Bi -Xenon® headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. These bulbs should always be
disposed of by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Removing the headlight housing
1. Switch off the ignition by pressing quickly on the START/STOP ENGINE button and remove the remote key from
the ignition slot
1.
2. (Upper illustration)
Withdraw the headlight housing's locking pins.
Pull the headlight housing straight out.
3. (Lower illustration)
Unplug the wiring connector by holding down the clip with your thumb.
Pull out the connector with the other hand.
CAUTION
Pull the connector, not the wiring.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
229 06 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
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4. Lift out the housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching the lens.
5. Replace the defective bulb(s), see page 234
.
Reinserting the headlight housing
1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into place.
2. Reinstall the headlight housing and locking pins. Check that they are correctly inserted. The headlight housing must
be properly inserted and secured in place before the lighting is switched on or the remote key is inserted into the
ignition slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Removing the cover to access the headlights and parking lights
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 228
.
1. Open the retaining clamp by pressing it to the side.
2. Press down the clips on the upper edge of the cover and remove it.
Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
Low beam, halogen
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see the instructions on page 228.
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs.
3. Detach the bulb by pressing the upper section of the retaining spring downward and to the side.
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235 06 Maintenance and specifications
Wiper blades and washer fluid
Wiper blades
The windshield wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver's side is longer than the blade on the
passenger side.
Service position
The windshield wiper blades must be in the service (vertical) position for replacement or washing.
1. Switch off the ignition (ignition mode 0, see page 80
) and keep the remote key in the ignition slot1.
2. Move the right steering wheel lever up and hold it for at least 1 second. The wipers will then move to the vertical
position on the windshield.
The wipers will return to the normal position when the vehicle is started.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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VOLVO V70
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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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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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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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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