maintenance VOLVO XC70 2007 Owner's Manual

2007 Volvo XC70
Windshield wiper blades
- Lift the wiper arm off the windshield.
- Press in the catches (A in the illustration above).
- Pull out the wiper blade.
- Insert a new wiper blade and ensure that it is firmly in place.
The driver's side wiper blade is longer than the one on the passenger's \
side.
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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Battery
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Battery maintenance
The battery in your vehicle is located under the floor of the trunk.
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 15,0001 miles (24,000 km),
whichever is sooner. The fluid should be at the level shown in the illus\
trations (A)
2. Do not overfill.
l Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect\
the level.
l If necessary, add distilled water. The level should never be above the i\
ndicator (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 or the cover is\
securely in place.
l Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tight\
ened. Route ventilation hose
through opening in floor (see
page 197)
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.
l However, if the battery is being charged via the connecting points in th\
e engine compartment (see
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page 197), the battery must be connected.
WARNING!
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.
1. More frequently in warm climates.
2. The level indicator inside the battery could be designed in various w\
ays. See illustrations.
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Battery
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: Used batteries should be properly disposed of at a recycling station or\
similar facility, or taken
to your Volvo retailer.
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Battery
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pg. 198 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
When replacing bulbs, keep the following points in mind:
l Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from y\
our fingers vaporize in the
heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
l The optional Active Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of me\
rcury. These bulbs should
always be disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer.
l The following bulbs should only be replaced by an authorized Volvo servi\
ce technician:
- Active Bi-Xenon headlights,
- Courtesy (dome) lighting,
- Reading lights,
- Glove compartment lights
- Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors
- High-mounted brake lights
- Diodes in the rear tail lights
Replacing bulbs at the front of the vehicle
All front bulbs (except the optional front fog lights) are replaced fr\
om the engine compartment.
WARNING!
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by \
these headlights, these bulbs
should only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician.
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Location of the bulbs in the headlight housing
1. Side marker light
2. Turn signal
3. Low beam headlight/parking light (halogen headlights)
4. High beam headlight, parking light (Active Bi-Xenon headlights)
Certain models may have a plastic tube that may hinder access to the bul\
bs. This tube can be broken off
and discarded.
NOTE: If you encounter difficulty when changing a bulb, please contact a Volv\
o workshop.
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Replacing bulbs
Low beam headlight
(Halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove the plastic cover.
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Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove the cover to access the bulb assembly.
- Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out.
- Disconnect the wiring connector by pressing the lock tab out and pulli\
ng.
- Twist the bulb counterclockwise, and pull it out of the holder.
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Replacing bulbs
Installing the new bulb:
- Connect the wiring connector to the new bulb until it clicks into plac\
e.
- Insert the bulb into the headlight housing and turn it until it is sec\
urely in place.
- Press the cover back into place.
Parking light
(Halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove the plastic cover of the low beam headlight assembly. Pull out \
the parking light holder.
- Pull the bulb out of the holder.
Installing the new bulb:
- Press a new bulb into the holder.
- Reinsert the bulb and holder into place.
- Reinstall the plastic cover.
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Parking light
(Active Bi-Xenon headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove the plastic cover of the high beam headlight assembly. Pull out\
the parking light holder.
- Pull the bulb out of the holder.
Installing the new bulb:
- Press a new bulb into the holder.
- Reinsert the bulb and holder into place.
- Reinstall the plastic cover.
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Replacing bulbs
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Turn signal, driver's side
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Pull out the bulb holder by twisting it counterclockwise.
- Remove the bulb from the holder by pressing it in and turning it count\
erclockwise.
Installing the new bulb:
- Insert the new bulb into the holder by pressing it in and turning it c\
lockwise.
- Reinsert the bulb holder in the headlight housing and twist it clockwi\
se until it seats properly.
Turn signal, passenger's side
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove radiator pipe (1) from the box.
- Remove filler pipe screw (2).
- Pull the filler pipe (3) straight up.
- Remove vent hose (4) from filler pipe.
Installing the new bulb:
- Replace the bulb (same procedure as the driver's side bulb).
- Ensure that the seal between the washer fluid reservoir and the filler\
pipe is correctly positioned.
- Press the filler pipe (3) back into position.
- Press the vent hose (4) into place on the filler pipe.
- Reinstall and tighten the filler pipe screw (2).
- Reinstall the radiator pipe to the box (1).
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Replacing bulbs
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Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs in the tail light cluster
All bulbs in the tail light cluster can be replaced from inside the carg\
o area.
1. Turn signal
2. Brake light
3. Parking light
4. Fog light (left side only)
5. Backup light
To replace a bulb
- Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to position 0.
- Open the access panel.
- Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
- Press the bulb inward, twist it counterclockwise and extract it.
- Fit a new bulb.
- Fit the bulb holder in place and twist it clockwise.
- Refit the sound insulation and put the access panel back in place.
NOTE: If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information \
display after the bulb has
been replaced, consult an authorized Volvo retailer.
Replacing turn signal and brake light bulbs
- Switch off all lights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Using a screwdriver, carefully pry off the speaker grille.
- Pull out the red tab in the speaker.
- Then press on the black pin above the extracted red tab and twist out \
the speaker.
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