wiper blades VOLVO XC70 2003 Owners Manual

2003 VOLVO XC70
Occupant safety
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:
l How well you see.
l Your ability to concentrate.
l How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.
The tips listed below are suggestions to help you cope with the ever cha\
nging traffic environment.
l Never drink and drive.
l If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its poten\
tial effects on your driving
abilities.
l Take a driver-retraining course
l Have your eyes checked regularly
l Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
l Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.
l Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularl\
y with regard to stopping
distance.
Reporting Safety Defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash \
or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Admini\
stration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America. If NHTSA receives sim\
ilar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group\
of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual pro\
blems between you,
your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America. To contact NHTSA, you may\
either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C\
. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.
S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obt\
ain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a servic\
e campaign, safety or emission
recall or similar action, it should be completed as soon as possible. Pl\
ease check with your local retailer
or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. if your vehicle is covered under th\
ese conditions.
NHTSA can be reached at:
Internet :
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Telephone:
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) (toll free)
1-800-424-9393 (toll free)
1-202-366-0123 (in Washington DC area)
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pg. 105 Long distance trips
Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your car checked at a Volvo retailer bef\
ore driving long distances. Your
retailer will also be able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs \
and wiper blades for your use in the
event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be checked before any long trip\
:
l Check that engine runs smoothly and that fuel consumption is normal.
l Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
l Check condition of accessory drive belts.
l Check transmission oil level*.
l Check state of the battery's charge.
l Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those th\
at are worn. Check tire pressures.
l The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked b\
y your Volvo retailer only.
l Check all lights, including high beams.
l Reflective warning triangles are legal requirement in some countries.
l Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries\
where it may be difficult to
obtain the correct fuel.
l Consider your destination. If you will be driving through an area where \
snow or ice are likely to
occur, consider snow tires.
* To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your \
car's transmission fluid yourself.
Have your car's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo \
service technician.

pg. 106 Three-way catalytic converters


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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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several thin paint coats and let dry after each application.
3. If there is a longer scratch, you may want to protect surrounding pai\
nt by masking it off.

pg. 127 Washing the car
Washing the car
l The car should be washed at regular intervals since dirt, dust, insects \
and tar spots adhere to the paint
and may cause damage. It is particularly important to wash the car frequ\
ently in the wintertime to
prevent corrosion, when salt has been used on the roads.
l When washing the car, do not expose it to direct sunlight. Use lukewarm \
water to soften the dirt
before you wash with a sponge and plenty of water, to avoid scratching. \
l Bird droppings: Remove from paintwork as soon as possible. Otherwise the finish may be\

permanently damaged.
l A detergent can be used to facilitate the softening of dirt and oil.
l A water-soluble grease solvent may be used in cases of sticky dirt. Howe\
ver, use a wash place
equipped with a drainage separator.
l Remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels.
l Dry the car with a clean chamois.
l Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover after the car has \
been washed.
l A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapy water can be used to clean the \
wiper blades. Frequent
cleaning improves visibility considerably.
l Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheel housings, fenders, etc.). \
l In areas of high industrial fallout, more frequent washing is recommende\
d.
CAUTION:
During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be closer \
to the vehicle than 13" (30
cm). Do not spray into the locks.
Special sun roof cautions:
- Always close the sun roof and sun shade before washing your vehicle. \
- Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the sun roof.
- Never use wax on the rubber seals around the sun roof.
l When washing or steam cleaning the engine, avoid spraying water or steam\
directly on the electrical
components or toward the rear side of the engine.
l After cleaning the engine, the spark plug wells should be inspected for \
water and blown dry if
necessary.
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l Switch off the ignition.
l Unscrew the cover over the battery. Wait at least 10 minutes after switching off the ignition before
disconnecting the battery so that all information in the car's electrica\
l system can be stored in the control
modules.
l Disconnect the negative (ground) cable first.
l Disconnect the positive cable and pull the ventilation hose* from the ba\
ttery.
l Lift out the old battery and put a new battery into place.
l Connect the positive cable first.
l Connect the negative (ground) cable.
l Be sure that the ventilation hose* is securely connected to the battery \
and that the other end of the
hose is properly routed through the ventilation opening in the floor of \
the battery compartment.
l Reinstall the cover and screw it securely in place.
WARNING!
l Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
l Do not smoke near the battery.
l Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to cont\
act eyes, skin, fabrics or
painted surfaces. If contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately\
with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
NOTE: After the battery has been disconnected or replaced, lock and unlock th\
e car with the central
locking system's remote control to reactivate such features as the power\
windows, sunroof, courtesy
lighting, etc. WARNING!
* Ventilation hose: The battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammab\
le and explosive. The
battery is fitted with a ventilation hose which vents hydrogen gas out o\
f the battery
compartment through a ventilation opening in the bottom of this compartm\
ent. If the battery
must be replaced, it is essential that the ventilation hose is properly \
connected to the battery
and that it is routed through the ventilation opening provided (see ill\
ustration).
Be sure the ventilation hose is free of debris.
Only use replacement batteries equipped with a ventilation hose. Consult\
your Volvo retailer.


pg. 140 Replacing wiper blades
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Windshield wiper blades

Lift the wiper arm off the windshield and hold the blade at a 45° ang\
le to the arm. Press the end of the
plastic clip located on the arm.
Slide the wiper blade along the arm to release it from the hook. The ent\
ire hooked part of the wiper arm
must pass through the opening in the wiper blade.
Pull the old blade free of the wiper arm. Install the new blade (instal\
lation is the reverse of removal) and
make sure that it is properly attached to the wiper arm.
NOTE: For reasons of safety, you should change the windshield wiper blades as \
soon as they start to
leave marks on the windshield or fail to wipe efficiently and cleanly.
To obtain maximum lifetime from a set of wiper blades, clean them with a\
stiff-bristle brush and warm,
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soapy water as part of a normal car wash.
Replacement of tailgate wiper blade
Pull the wiper arm out away from the glass. Pull off the wiper blade out\
wards toward the tailgate. Press
the new wiper blade into place. Check that it is properly secured.
Headlight wiper blades (certain models)
Pull the wiper blade in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illu\
stration to remove it. Press the new
wiper blade into place. The long section of the blade should point towar\
d the grille. Check that the new
blade is properly attached to the wiper arm.




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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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Rear window - heated 38
Rearview mirror
41
Refrigerant
47
Refueling
86
Remote central locking system and sideview mirrors
system
41
Remote control - keyless entry system
77
Remote control - Homelink® Universal Transceiver
168
Remote keyless entry system
77
Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries
78
Remote keyless entry system and driver's seat
57
Removing the seat cushion
66
Replacing bulbs
120-125
Replacing fuses
116
Replacing wiper blades
140
Road assistance
149
Roadholding
95
Roof load - maximum
143
Roof racks
97
S
Safety locks - child
82
Seat belt maintenance
17
Seat belts
2, 3, 14
Seat belts - cleaning
128
Seats - front
56
Securing cargo
68
Servicing
133
Shiftlock
87, 90, 92
Side direction indicator - replacing
123
Side impact airbag system (SIPS)
8
Sideview mirrors
41
Sideview mirrors - heated
38
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Washing the car 127, 128
Waxing
128
Weight distribution
95
Wheels - changing
112, 113
Wheels and tires
108-113
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
10
Windows - electrically operated
40
Windshield washer solvent
104
Windshield wiper blades - replacing
140
Windshield wipers/washers
37
Winter driving
104
Winter tires
109
Winter/Wet driving mode
91, 93, 104
Wiper blades - replacing
140



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