check engine VOLVO XC70 2004 Owner's Manual
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Park the car on a level surface and wait for at least 5 minutes after th\
e engine has been switched off. Be 
sure the oil level is maintained between the upper and lower marks on th\
e dipstick. Low oil level can 
damage the engine. Overfilling can result in high oil consumption and da\
mage the emissions system. 
The distance between the dipstick marks represents approx. 1.6 US qt (1\
.5 liter). The oil should 
preferably be checked when cold, before the engine has been started.
NOTE: The engine must be stopped when checking the oil. Do not fill to the max\
 when the engine is 
hot  
WARNING! 
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pip\
e 
surfaces. 
Adding oil
l     Add oil of the same kind as already used. 
l     Capacity (including oil filter): 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters) 
l     Capacity (including oil filter and oil cooler): 7.1 US qts. (6.7 lite\
rs) 
l     The oil filter should be replaced at every oil change. 
R-models
R-models are equipped with an oil level warning system. If the engine oi\
l level becomes too low, the 
warning light in the instrument panel will come on and a warning will be\
 displayed in the text window. 
If the yellow warning light in the instrument panel comes on and the tex\
t OIL LEVEL LOW/FILL 
OIL is displayed, stop safely as soon as possible and add 1 qt (1 liter) o\
f oil. Check the oil level with the 
dipstick before restarting the engine. 
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If the red warning light in the instrument panel comes on and the text OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP 
SAFELY-->STOP ENGINE-->SEE MANUAL is displayed, stop safely as soon as possible and add 
oil (not more than 1.6 qts (1.5 liters). Check the oil level with the\
 dipstick before restarting the engine. If 
no oil level is visible on the dipstick, do not start the engine. Have t\
he car towed to an authorized Volvo 
workshop.  
 
pg. 139 Power steering/Brake fluid reservoirs 
 
Power steering fluid
The fluid level should always be between the MIN and MAX marks.
Fluid type: ATF 
Replace: No fluid change required 
NOTE: If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the car ha\
s no electrical current and 
must be towed, it is still possible to steer the car. However, keep in m\
ind that greater effort will be 
required to turn the steering wheel. 
Brake fluid
The brake fluid should always be above the MIN mark on the side of the r\
eservoir. Check, without 
removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F(280°C), P/N 9437433 
Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid shou\
ld be replaced once a year or 
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard condi\
tions (mountain driving, etc.)
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Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.  
 
pg. 140 Battery maintenance 
 
Battery maintenance
The battery in your car is located under the floor of the cargo area.
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc. all a\
ffect the service life and function of 
the battery. In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep t\
he following in mind: 
l     Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery every 24 months or eve\
ry 15,000* miles (24,000 km), 
whichever is sooner. The fluid should be at the level shown in the illus\
tration above (A**). 
Use a screwdriver to open the caps and a flashlight to inspect the level\
. 
l     If necessary, add distilled water. The level should never be above the indicator (A). 
l     The fluid level should be checked if the battery has been recharged. 
l     After inspection, be sure the cap over each battery cell is securely in \
place. 
l     Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tight\
ened. 
l     Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running, for example whe\
n changing the battery. 
l     The battery should be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charg\
er is used directly on the 
battery. However, if the battery is being charged via the connecting poi\
nts in the engine compartment 
(see 
page 104), the battery must be connected. 
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! 
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead \
compounds, chemicals known 
to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash h\
ands after handling. 
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4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the ma\
rks represents 
approx.  
1.6 US qts (1.5 liters). See 
page 138. 
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark\
. Use brake fluid 
DOT 4+. See 
page 139. 
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled. 
 
Octane rating, see 
page 84. 
Tire pressure, see label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover. 
 
  Bulb Power Socket US no.
1  60 W  HB 3 - 
2  55 W  H 7  -
3  21 W  BAU 15d  -
4  21 W  BA 15s  1156
5  55 W  H 1  -
6  5 W  W2.1x9.5d  1157NA
7  21/4 
W  BA 15d
8  5 W  BA 15s  67
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