ECU VOLVO XC70 2007 Owner's Guide

2007 Volvo XC70
l An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your vehicle, but i\
t is worth remembering that
it may not be as thorough as when you yourself go over the vehicle with \
sponge and water. Keeping the
underbody clean is most important, especially in the winter. Some automa\
tic washers do not have
facilities for washing the underbody.
l Before driving into an automatic car wash, make sure that side view mirr\
ors, auxiliary lamps, etc, are
secure, and that any antenna(s) are retracted or removed. Otherwise th\
ere is risk of the machine
dislodging them.
Exterior lighting
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterio\
r lights such as headlights, fog
lights, or tail lights. This is normal and the lights are designed to wi\
thstand moisture. Normally,
condensation will dissipate after the lights have been on for a short ti\
me.
Polishing and waxing
l Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery\
, however, waxing may be
beneficial.
l Before applying polish or wax the vehicle must be washed and dried. Tar \
spots can be removed with
kerosene or tar remover. Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing comp\
ound.
l After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
l Several commercially available products contain both polish and wax.
l Waxing alone does not substitute for polishing a dull surface.
l A wide range of polymer-based waxes can be purchased today. These waxes \
are easy to use and
produce a long-lasting, high-gloss finish that protects the bodywork aga\
inst oxidation, road dirt and
fading.
l Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct sunlight (the surface of th\
e vehicle should not be warmer
than 113° F (45° C).
CAUTION!
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-life or durable paint protectio\
n coatings, some of which
may claim to prevent pitting, fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings hav\
e not been tested by Volvo for
compatibility with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of them may cause the\
clear coat to soften, crack,
or cloud. Damage caused by application of paint protection coatings may \
not be covered under your
vehicle's paint warranty.
Side windows with the water repellent glass coating-option
l Do not apply wax, degreasing agents, etc to this glass. This could damag\
e the coating.
l Clean the glass surface with care to avoid scratching.
l Use only suitable plastic scrapers to remove ice or snow from the window\
s.
NOTE: The water repellent coating is subject to natural wear.
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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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Replacing the battery
- Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
- Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before discon\
necting the battery so that all
information in the vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the cont\
rol modules.
- Remove the bolts on the retaining bracket over the battery and lift ou\
t the bracket.
- Fold up the plastic cover over the negative (ground) battery termina\
l. or unscrew the cover over the
battery.
- Disconnect the negative cable.
- Lift off the plastic cover if necessary and disconnect the positive ca\
ble.
- Pull the ventilation hose from the battery.
- Lift out the old battery.
Installing a new battery
- Put a new battery into place.
- Put the lower retaining bracket in place and retighten the bolt.
- Reconnect the positive cable.
- Press the cover for the positive battery terminal into place and fold \
down the lid of the plastic cover.
- Connect the negative (ground) cable and fold down the plastic cover \
if applicable.
- 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 b\
attery compartment (see the
illustration).
- Reinstall the retaining bracket over the battery and retighten the nut\
s.
WARNING!
Ventilation hose:
l The battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Th\
e battery is fitted with a
ventilation hose which vents hydrogen gas out of the battery compartment\
through a ventilation
opening in the bottom of this compartment. If the battery must be replac\
ed, it is essential that the
ventilation hose is properly connected to the battery and that it is rou\
ted through the ventilation
opening provided (see illustration).
l Be sure the ventilation hose is free of debris.
l Only use replacement batteries equipped with a ventilation hose. Consult\
your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: After the battery has been disconnected or replaced, lock and unlock th\
e vehicle with the central
locking system's remote control to reactivate such features as the power\
windows, moonroof, courtesy
lighting, etc.
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CAUTION!
The optional supplementary amplifier (HU-850) may be mounted under the\
front passenger's seat. If
the floor of the vehicle has become soaked for any reason, do not turn o\
n the radio. This would cause
damage to the amplifier. Contact a Volvo retailer.
Low battery voltage
If the level of battery voltage is low, a message will be displayed. The\
vehicle's energy conservation
function may switch off the audio system. Recharge the battery by starti\
ng the engine.
pg. 243 Audio
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® is an advanced system that can be programmed to learn the c\
odes of three different remote
controlled-devices (e.g., garage door openers, remote lighting, entry d\
oor lock). HomeLink®'s sun visor-
mounted transceiver, powered by your vehicle's electrical system, may th\
en be used in place of your
hand-held remote controls.
NOTE: For your security, the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is designed t\
o not function if you lock
your vehicle from the outside.
Programming the transceiver
- The ignition switch must be turned to the "accessory" position (II) \
before programming the
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.
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Determining if your garage door uses a rolling code
Determine, in one of the following ways, if your garage door uses a roll\
ing code system and is
manufactured after 1996:
l Refer to the garage door opener owner's manual for verification.
l If your hand-held transmitter appears to program the HomeLink® Univer\
sal Transceiver but the
programmed button does not activate the garage door, your garage door op\
ener may have a rolling code.
l Press the programmed HomeLink® button. If the garage door opener has \
the rolling code feature, the
HomeLink® indicator light flashes rapidly and then glows steadily aft\
er approximately 2 seconds.
To train a rolling code garage door opener, follow these instructions after programming the desired
transceiver button according to "Programming the transceiver." The help \
of a second person may make
training easier.
- Locate the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit. \
The location and color of the
training button may vary. If you encounter difficulty, refer to the gara\
ge door opener owner's manual or
call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 (Internet:
www.HomeLink.com).
- Press the "training" button on the garage door opener motor head unit \
until the "training" light comes
on.
- Press and release the programmed HomeLink® button. Press and releas\
e the programmed HomeLink®
button a second time to complete the training process.
Some garage door openers may require you to do this procedure a third ti\
me to complete the training.
The programmed button on your HomeLink® Universal Transceiver should \
now operate your garage
door opener. The original handheld transmitter can also be used, as desi\
red, to operate the garage door.
The remaining two HomeLink® buttons can be programmed in the same way\
. In the event of any
problems in programming the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, call tol\
l-free 1-800-355-3515
(Internet:
www.HomeLink.com).
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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
Operating the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Once programmed, the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver can be used in p\
lace of your hand-held
transmitters.
To operate, the key must be turned to the "accessory" position (II) or\
the engine must be running. Press
the programmed HomeLink® button to activate the garage door, driveway\
gate, security lighting, home
security system, etc.
Your original hand-held transmitters may, of course, be used at any time\
.
Erasing programmed buttons
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Individual buttons cannot be erased. To erase all three programmed butto\
ns:
- Turn the ignition key to the "accessory" position (II).
- Hold down the two outside buttons on the HomeLink® Universal Transc\
eiver for about 20 seconds,
until HomeLink®'s indicator light begins to flash.
- Release both buttons.
The HomeLink® buttons can be reprogrammed using the procedures descri\
bed on the previous page.
Reprogramming a single HomeLink® button
- Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. Do not release the button until step 3 has been
completed.
- When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after approximately \
20 seconds), position your hand-
held transmitter 2 to 5 in. (5 to 12 cm) away from the HomeLink® su\
rface.
- Press and hold the hand-held transmitter button. The HomeLink® indi\
cator light will flash first slowly,
then rapidly. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, release both but\
tons.
The previously programmed device has now been erased and the new device \
can be activated by
pressing the HomeLink® button that has just been programmed. This pro\
cedure will not affect any other
programmed HomeLink® buttons.
NOTE:
l Retain the original transmitter(s) for future programming procedures (\
e.g., if you purchase a new
vehicle).
l For your own security, erase all programmed buttons on the HomeLink® \
Universal Transceiver when
you sell your vehicle.
l Metallic sun protection films should not be used on any windows in a veh\
icle equipped with
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver. This could interfere with the transc\
eiver's function.
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