warning VOLVO XC70 2003 Workshop Manual

2003 VOLVO XC70
If an auxiliary seat is installed in the vehicle, store the seat before \
loading cargo. The auxiliary seat is not
designed to carry or restrain cargo.
Remember the following when loading the car:
l Load the cargo against the backrest.
l Load heavy cargo as low as possible.
l Load wide cargo on either side of the rear seat split.
l If no one is sitting in the rear seat, reinforce the backrest by fasteni\
ng the rear seat belts.
l Never load cargo above the backrest without a cargo net.
WARNING!
When the rear seat backrest(s) are folded down, the car should not be \
loaded to a level higher than 2
in. (5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear passenger door windows. Ob\
jects placed higher than this
level could impede the function of the inflatable curtain.


pg. 69 Steel grid/Cargo net

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Steel grid
Steel grid (accessory)
To remove the steel grid:
1. Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.
2. Press and turn the knobs on opposite ends of the steel grid with a to\
rx screwdriver (found in the car's
tool bag, stored with the spare wheel) until the marks on the knobs are\
aligned with red dots (1 in the
inset illustration above).
3. The steel grid is spring loaded. Push the grid toward the left (driv\
er's) side of the car to release it from
the retaining bracket on the opposite side. Keep the grid straight when \
performing this step so that it
does not become wedged in place.
4 Pull the opposite end of the grid out the retaining bracket. WARNING!
When the steel grid is installed, make sure that the marks on the knobs \
are aligned with the green dots
(2 in the inset illustration above), which indicates that the grid is \
locked in place.
To install the steel grid, perform the steps in the reverse order.
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WARNING!
The nylon cargo net must not be used when the optional rear-facing auxil\
iary child seat in the cargo
area is in use.
When not in use, the cargo net should not be stored unattached in the ca\
r to prevent it from being
thrown forward in the event of a sudden stop, etc.
CAUTION:
l If the net is installed in the forward position and the rear seat cushio\
ns are folded forward, the net
should be positioned so that it is in front of the rear seat cushions bu\
t behind the front seat backrests (C).
l The eyelets on the floor of the car under the front seats must not be us\
ed to secure the lower straps of
the cargo net. If these eyelets are used and the front seats are moved b\
ack, the cargo net or upper
brackets may be damaged.
Folding and storing the cargo net
The cargo net can be folded and stored under the floor of the cargo area\
on cars not equipped with the
optional auxiliary rear-facing child seat or the optional bass speaker.
Press the buttons on the hinges at the center of the upper and lower rod\
s. This releases the hinges so that
the net can be folded.

pg. 71 Cargo area cover, Vanity mirrors

Cargo area cover
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l Unscrew and remove the accessory plastic floor tray (if fitted).
l Unstrap and lift out the jack and tool kit.
l Unscrew the securing bracket and remove the spare tire from the storage \
well.
l When putting the tire back into the well, perform these steps in reverse\
order. Make sure the spare
tire, jack and tool kit are properly secured.
WARNING!
Make sure that the spare tire, jack and tool kit are properly secured wi\
th the securing bracket and
strap to help keep these components in place in the event of a sudden st\
op.

Spare tire, tool kit, jack - cars with subwoofer (option)
The spare tire, jack and tool kit are located under the floor of the car\
go space in a compartment in front
of the spare tire. To access the spare tire:
l Remove the rear hinged floor panel by raising it approx. 6 inches (15 c\
m) and then pulling it
backwards out of the cargo area.
l Raise the other floor panel to upright position and lock it there.
l Remove the mat.
l Loosen the wheel and turn the clip 90°.
l Lift the subwoofer inwards-upwards with both hands and tilt it leftwards\
.
l Unstrap and lift out the jack and tool kit.
l Unscrew the securing bracket and remove the spare tire from the storage \
well.
l When putting the tire and subwoofer back into place, perform these steps\
in reverse order. Make sure
the spare tire, jack, tool kit and subwoofer are properly secured.

pg. 73 Auxiliary seat in cargo area, Extra handgrip - XC70

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Auxiliary seat (option)
If all the seats are occupied, a rear-facing auxiliary seat in the cargo\
area can be used. This seat is
designed for two children, each weighing between 50 - 88 lbs. (23 - 40 \
kg) with a total seat capacity of
176 lbs. (80 kg) and up to 55 inches (140 cm) in height.
Raising
Remove the cargo area cover, if installed, from the car. Raise the backr\
est section forward until it locks
in place.
Flip the seat cushion over.
Lowering
Flip the seat cushion back into storage position.
Pull the release handle and lower the backrest to storage position. WARNING!
l If your car is equipped with an auxiliary seat (option or accessory), \
the tailgate must be fitted with
a lock cylinder. Unlocking from the outside can then be carried out in t\
he usual way (key in driver's
door and/or remote control) and also by using the key in the tailgate. \
l Both rear seat backrests must be up when the auxiliary seat is being use\
d. Do not use a booster
cushion or child seat in conjunction with the auxiliary seat.
l The luggage net should be retracted and the child safety lock in the tai\
lgate should be open to allow
access to the cargo area.
NOTE: If you have locked the car with the remote control and if you then after\
wards use a key in the
tailgate's lock cylinder (certain models) to unlock the tailgate only,\
the alarm will sound. See
page 80 for
information on turning off a sounding alarm.
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Two keys are provided with your car; a master key and a service key. The\
master key, the remote
control, and the central locking button may all be used to lock and unlo\
ck all of your car's locks.
The service key will operate only the driver's door and the ignition swi\
tch. It is intended to help deter
unwanted entry into the glove compartment and trunk.
Turn the key once to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door.
Turn the key again (within 10 seconds) to unlock all doors and the tailgate. One turn with the key
towards lock in the drivers door locks all doors and tailgate.
Use the switch on the front door armrests to lock/unlock the car from th\
e inside. WARNING!
If the doors are locked while driving, this may hinder rapid access to t\
he occupants of the car in the
event of an accident. (Also see information on "Child safety locks"). \
NOTE: To help prevent accidentally locking the keys in the car, the central lo\
cking system is designed
to unlock the doors immediately if the key is left in the ignition switc\
h, the car is locked using the lock
button on the door and the door is then closed. A sound from the lock will be audible at this time.
Please note that this function will not unlock the doors if the engine i\
s running.
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
Each of the keys supplied with your car contains a coded transmitter. Th\
e code in the key is transmitted
to an antenna in the ignition switch where it is compared to the code st\
ored in the start inhibitor module.
The car will start only with a properly coded key. If you misplace a key\
, take the other keys to an
authorized Volvo retailer for reprogramming as an antitheft measure.
*This key operates only driver's door and ignition switch/steering wheel\
lock.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following condition: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
* See page 80 for more information on this function.

pg. 78 Remote keyless entry system

Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries
If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced, this indicates th\
at the battery is weak and should be
replaced.
To replace the battery
l Remove the screw on the transmitter cover with a small screwdriver
l Remove the cover carefully pressing it rearward/upward
l Replace the battery with a new 3-volt, CR 2032 battery. The battery shou\
ld be inserted with the minus
side upward. Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the battery with you\
r fingers.
l Reinstall the cover and tighten the screw to help protect the transmitte\
r.
NOTE: The old battery should be disposed of properly at a recycling center or\
at your Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Volvo does not recommend using the transmitter to lock the doors from in\
side the car. The alarm
would be activated and would sound when one of the doors is opened. The \
doors must not be locked
using the remote transmitter while the vehicle is occupied. In case of a\
n accident, this may hinder
rapid access to the occupants of the vehicle. The alarm will also sound.\

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If the car is unlocked with the remote, the car will re-lock and the ala\
rm will re-arm after 2 minutes
unless a door or the tailgate has been opened.
* The position of this button may vary, depending on the specifications \
of your car.

pg. 82 Child safety locks - rear doors

Child safety lock control in left rear
door
Child safety lock control in right rear door
Child safety locks - rear doors
The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use a screwdriver to ad\
just these controls.
A The door cannot be opened from the inside. Normal operation from the out\
side.
B The door lock functions normally. WARNING!
Remember, in the event of an accident, the rear seat passengers cannot o\
pen the doors from the inside
with the buttons in position A.



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Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usua\
lly alcohols or ethers. In some
areas, state or local laws require that the service pump be marked indic\
ating use of alcohols or ethers.
However, there are areas in which the pumps are unmarked. If you are not\
sure whether there is alcohol
or ethers in the gasoline you buy, check with the service station operat\
or. To meet seasonal air quality
standards, some areas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel.
Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygenated fuels; however, the oc\
tane ratings listed on this page
must still be met.
Alcohol - Ethanol: Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanol may al\
so be
referred to as Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol".
Ethers - MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be used.
CAUTION! Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol\
). This practice
can result in vehicle performance deterioration and can damage critical \
parts in the fuel system. Such
damage may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.


pg. 85 Fuel requirements
Carbon Monoxide - Important Warning
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless, and odorless gas. It is prese\
nt in all exhaust gases. If you
ever smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger com\
partment is ventilated, and
immediately return the vehicle to your retailer for correction.
Fuel Formulations
Do not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor, and do not \
use lead additives. Besides
damaging the exhaust emission control systems on your car, lead has been\
strongly linked to certain
forms of cancer.
Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. Unburned benzene has been stron\
gly linked to certain forms of
cancer. If you live in an area where you must fill your own gas tank, ta\
ke precautions. These may
include:
l standing upwind away from the filler nozzle while refueling
l refueling only at gas stations with vapor recovery systems that fully se\
al the mouth of the filler neck
during refueling
l wear neoprene gloves while handling a fuel filler nozzle.
Use of Additives
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With the exception of gas line antifreeze during winter months, do not a\
dd solvents, thickeners, or other
store-bought additives to your car's fuel, cooling, or lubricating syste\
ms. Overuse may damage your
engine, and some of these additives contain organically volatile chemica\
ls. Do not needlessly expose
yourself to these chemicals.

pg. 86 Refueling

Refueling
The fuel tank holds approximately 18.5 US gals (70 liters) or 19 US ga\
ls (72 liters) on models equipped
with All Wheel Drive, with sufficient volume left over to accommodate po\
ssible expansion of the fuel in
hot weather. Be aware that the "usable" tank capacity will be somewhat l\
ess than the specified
maximum. When the fuel level is low, such factors as ambient temperature\
, the fuel's "Reid vapor
pressure" characteristics, and terrain can affect the fuel pump's abilit\
y to supply the engine with an
adequate supply of fuel. Therefore, it is advisable to refuel as soon as\
possible when the needle nears the
red zone, or when the fuel warning light comes on.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 34) when the car is at a standstill to
unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will \
remain unlocked until the car begins
to move forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler doo\
r relocks.
If you intend to leave your car while it is being refueled, this feature\
s enables you to lock the door/
tailgate while leaving the fuel filler door unlocked.
You can also keep the car locked if you remain inside it during refuelin\
g. The central locking button
does not lock the fuel filler door.
Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed and is completely closed \
after refueling. Open the fuel
filler cap slowly during hot weather conditions.
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