open hood VOLVO XC70 2003 Owners Manual

2003 VOLVO XC70
Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open t\
he hood and check the brake
fluid level in the reservoir. See
page 134 for reservoir position and page 137 for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:


Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engi\
ne immediately and check the
engine oil level. See
page 135. If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest\
authorized
Volvo retailer. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally w\
hen the engine is idling. This is
normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.
Parking brake reminder light
This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. \
The parking brake lever is situated
between the front seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:


Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging sys\
tem checked.
* Rear fog light, if used, and trailer turn signal, if towing a trailer,\
will go on while driving.

pg. 29 Indicator and warning lights
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Central locking buttons
Central locking buttons
These buttons (located on the both front door armrests) can be used to\
lock/unlock all doors and the
tailgate and set the alarm.
The rear passenger doors can also be locked and unlocked with the indivi\
dual lock buttons on each door.

pg. 80 Alarm
Alarm
The alarm is automatically armed whenever you lock your car. When armed,\
the alarm continuously
monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will se\
t off the alarm:
l The hood is forced open.
l The tailgate is forced open.
l A door is forced open.
l The ignition switch is tampered with.
l If there is movement in the passenger compartment (if the car is equipp\
ed with the optional movement
sensor).
l The car is lifted or towed (if the car is equipped with the optional in\
clination sensor).
l The battery is disconnected (while the alarm is armed).
Arming the alarm
Press the LOCK button on the remote control, lock the car using the key \
in the driver's door or press the
central lock button on one of the front doors with the door open. One lo\
ng flash of the turn signals will
confirm that the alarm is armed.
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Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing


pg. 115 Maintenance/Servicing

Fuses 116
Replacing bulbs 120
Paint touch up 126
Washing the car 127
Cleaning the upholstery 128
Maintenance service, Warranty 129
Fuel/emissions systems 130
Drive belt, Air pump system, Coolant 131
Emissions maintenance 132
Washer fluid reservoir, Hoisting the
car 133
Opening the hood, Engine
compartment 134
Engine oil 135
Power steering/Brake fluid reservoirs 137
Battery maintenance 138
Replacing wiper blades 140

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Replacing high/low beam headlight bulbs
The headlight bulbs must be replaced from the engine compartment.
CAUTION:
l Do not touch the glass on halogen bulbs with your fingers. Grease, oil o\
r any other impurities can be
carbonized onto the bulb and cause damage to the reflector.
l Be sure to use bulbs of the correct type and voltage.

Removing a defective bulb
To remove a defective low beam bulb:
l Switch off all lights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
l Open the hood.
l Remove the plastic cover over the bulb (1) by turning it counterclockw\
ise.
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To remove and install a high beam bulb (HB3):
l Switch off all lights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
l Open the hood.
l Remove the cover by twisting it counterclockwise.
l Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise, pull it out and fit a new bulb. \
Note its position.
l Refit the bulb holder. It can only be fitted in one way.
l Screw the cover back on. The word TOP should be upwards.
Replacement of front parking light bulb
l Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to position 0.
l Remove the low beam cover by twisting counterclockwise.
l Pull out the bulb and its socket. Replace bulb.
l Press the bulb and its socket back into place.
l Check that the new bulb lights.
l Screw the cover back into place, "TOP" should be upwards!
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reinforced to bear the weight of the car. A garage jack can also be plac\
ed under the front of the engine
support frame. Take care not to damage the splash guard under the engine\
. Ensure that the jack is
positioned so that the car cannot slide off it. Always use axle stands o\
r similar structures.
If a two-post hoist is used to lift the car, the front and rear lift arm\
pads should be centered under the
reinforced lift plates on the inboard edge of the sill rail (see illust\
ration above).

pg. 134 Opening the hood, Engine compartment

Opening the hood
l Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the ho\
od lock.
l Lift the hood slightly.
l Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (\
at the center) and lift.
WARNING!
Check that the hood locks properly when
closed.

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Gas cap
86
Gasoline
84
Gear indicator
27
Geartronic (automatic transmission)
92, 93
Generator
148
Generator warning light
28
H
Hand brake
39
Handgrip - XC70
55, 73
Handling
95
Hazard warning flashers
38
Head restraint (center) - 3-section rear seat
64
Head restraint - center rear
3
Headlight bulbs - replacing
120
Headlight wiper blades - replacing
140
Headlights
34
Heated front seats
38
Heated rear window
38
Heated sideview mirrors
38
Heating
48-51
Hoisting the car
133
Holder for grocery bags
67
Home Safe System
76
HomeLink®
167-169
Hood - opening
134
I
Ignition switch
35
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
76, 87
Indicator lights
28, 29
Inflatable curtain (IC)
9
Instrument illumination
34
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Mirrors 41
Mirrors, sideview - memory function
41
N
Net - cargo
69
Nylon cargo net
69
O
Occupant safety
17
Octane rating
84
Odometer
27
Oil - engine
104, 135, 136
Oil pressure warning light
28
Opening the hood
134
P
Paint touch-up
126
Panic function (alarm)
80
Parking brake
39
Parking brake reminder light
28
Parking lights
34
Passenger's seat backrest - folding
57
PCV system
132
Pen holder
61
Polishing
128
Power seats
56
Power steering fluid
137
Power windows
40
R
Radio
151
Rain sensor - windshield wipers
37
Reading lights - front/rear
74
Rear fog light
29, 34
Rear reading lights
74
Rear seat backrest
66
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