VOLVO XC70 2003 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: VOLVO, Model Year: 2003, Model line: XC70, Model: VOLVO XC70 2003Pages: 257, PDF Size: 5.33 MB
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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 preca\
utions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
l Replacing ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
l 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. Th\
e 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.
pg. 148 Electrical system
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine\
used as conductors. Grounded
on chassis.
Battery
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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
Bulbs
Bulb US no. Power Socket
Headlights
- High beam HB360W -
- Low beam H7 55W -
Front parking lights 5W W2.1x9.5d
Front direction indicators (yellow) 21 W BAU 15d
Front fog lights H1 55 W -
Rear direction indicators (yellow) 21W BAU 15 s
Tail lights 67 5W BA 15 s
Brake lights 115621W BA 15 s
Backup lights 115621W BA 15 s
Rear fog light/rear parking lights 21/4W BA 15 s
License plate light - 5 W W 2.1x9.5d
Door step courtesy lights
Front -5W SV 8.5
Cargo area lights - 5 W SV 8.5
Glove compartment light -2 W BA 9s
Vanity mirror light(s) - 12V
1.2W -
Instrument lighting - 3 W W
2.1x9.5d
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 149 Volvo On Call
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Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL road assistance. Additiona\
l information, features,
and benefits are described in a separate information package in your glo\
ve compartment.
If you have misplaced your package, dial:
In the U.S.A.
1-800-63-VOLVO (1-800-638-6586)
In Canada:
1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by t\
he National Institute for
Automotive Excellence (A.S.E.). Certified technicians have demonstrate\
d a high degree of competence
in specific areas. Besides passing exams, each technician must also have\
worked in the field for two or
more years before a certificate is issued. These professional technician\
s are best able to analyze vehicle
problems and perform the necessary service procedures to keep your Volvo\
at peak operating condition.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Contents | Top of Page
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Chapter 10 - Audio systems
pg. 151 Audio systems
HU-613 overview 152
HU-803 overview 153
Functions 154
Specifications 165
General
information 166
pg. 152 Audio system HU-613 - overview
1. On/off - press
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Volume - turn
2. Selector knob for:
Stored radio frequencies
CD changer - selecting disc
3. Selector knob:
Radio
Cassette
CD
CD changer
TV (option on certain models)
4. Fader - press and turn
Balance - press, pull and turn
5. Radio - Station seek up/down
Cassette - selecting next/previous track
CD - Selecting next/previous track
6. Radio - Manual station selection
Cassette - Fast winding forward/backward
CD - Fast forwards/backward
7. CD eject
8. CD slot
9. CD random play
10. Active Sound Control (ON or OFF)
11. Scan function
12. Dolby B Noise Reduction
13. Automatic presetting of radio stations
14. Bass - press and turn
Treble - press, pull and turn
15. Tape direction selector
16. Cassette opening
17. Cassette eject
18. Display
pg. 153 Audio system HU-803 - overview
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1. On/off - press
Volume - turn
2. Bass - press and turn
Treble - press, pull and turn
3. Fader - press and turn
Balance - press, pull and turn
4. Center volume - press and turn
Effect channel volume - press, pull and turn
5. Selector knob for:
Stored radio frequencies
CD - selecting disc
6. Selector knob:
Radio
Internal CD changer
Station scan - press
TV (option on certain models)
External CD changer (option)
7. Radio - Station seek up/down
CD - Selecting next/previous track
8. Radio - Manual station selection
CD - Fast forward/backward
9. CD eject
10. Dolby Pro Logic - switching on
11. 2 channel stereo
12 3 channel stereo
13. CD slot
14. CD random play
15. Program type
16. News
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17. Traffic information
18. Automatic presetting of radio stations
19. Display
pg. 154 Audio systems HU-613/HU-803
Switch on/off
Press the knob to switch on or turn off the radio.
Volume control
Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume. Volume control is electronic\
and does not have an end
stop. If you have a key pad in the steering wheel, increase or decrease \
the volume with the + or -
buttons.
Bass
Adjust the bass by pressing the button to extend the control and turning\
it to the left (less bass) or to the
right (more bass). A "detent" indicates "equalized" bass. Press the bu\
tton back in when you have made
the adjustment.
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Treble
Adjust the treble by pressing the button to extend the control, pulling \
it out as far as possible, and then
turning it to the left (less treble) or to the right (more treble). \
A "detent" indicates "equalized" treble.
Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
Band selector
Turn "SOURCE" knob to select FM or AM. The station and band are displaye\
d. You can also select
cassette deck, CD, or optional CD changer with this knob.
Active sound control (ASC)
The ASC (Active Sound Control) automatically adapts volume to vehicle \
speed. Press the ASC button
(HU-613) for several seconds to switch this function ON or OFF. This f\
unction is included in the
Advanced User Mode on the HU-803 equipped with this feature.
"ASC ON" or "ASC OFF" will be shown in the display for several seconds. \
pg. 155 Audio systems HU-613/HU-803
Fader - Balance front/rear
Adjust front/rear speaker balance by pressing the button to extend the c\
ontrol and turning it to the left
(more sound from the rear speakers) or to the right (more sound from \
the front speakers). A "detent"
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indicates "equalized" balance. Press the button back in when you have ma\
de the adjustment.
Balance right/left
Adjust left/right speaker balance by pressing the button to extend the c\
ontrol, pulling it out as far as
possible and then turning it to the left (more sound from the left spea\
kers) or to the right (more sound
from the right speakers). A "detent" indicates "equalized" balance. Pre\
ss the button back in when you
have made the adjustment.
A - Setting station
Press the left side of the button to select lower frequencies and the ri\
ght side for higher frequencies. Set
frequencies are displayed.
B - Station seek up/down
Press the left side (lower frequency) or right side (higher frequency\
) of the button to start the seek
function. The radio seeks the next audible station and tunes it in. Repe\
at the procedure to continue the
seek function.
Audio system controls on the steering wheel
Station seek up/down
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If you have a key pad in the steering wheel press the right or left arro\
w to switch between preset stations.
Scan function
Press the SCAN button (HU-613) or the SOURCE button (HU-803) to star\
t the station scan function.
When a station is found, scanning stops for several seconds, after which\
scanning will continue.
Press the SCAN or SOURCE button when a station has been found if you wou\
ld like to listen to that
station and to discontinue the scan function.
pg. 156 Audio systems HU-613/HU-803 - radio
A - Automatic station preset
This function seeks and stores up to 10 strong AM or FM stations in a se\
parate memory. This function is
especially useful in areas where you are not familiar with the radio sta\
tions.
1. Press in the "AUTO" button for at least 2 seconds. A number of strong\
signal stations (max. 10) from
the currently selected waveband are now stored automatically in the memo\
ry. An "A" and "AUTO" is
displayed. If there is no station with sufficient signal strength "NO ST\
ATION" is displayed.
2. Turn "1-20/DISC" button if you wish to change to another of the auto-\
stored stations.
Another auto-stored station is selected with each turn.
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