wipers VOLVO XC70 2009 Owner´s Manual

06 Maintenance and specifications
Wiper blades and washer fluid
06``231 Wiper blades
G021763
The windshield wiper blades are different
lengths. The blade on the driver’s side is longer
than the one on the passenger side.Service positionThe wiper blades must be in the service (verti-
cal) position for replacement or washing.
1.
Switch off the ignition (ignition mode 0, see
page 77) and keep the remote key in the
ignition slot
1.
2. Move the right steering wheel lever up and
hold it for at least 1 second. The wipers will
then move to the vertical position on the
windshield.The wipers will return to the normal position
when the vehicle is started.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
G021760G021761
G021762
With the wipers in the service position, fold
out the wiper arm from the windshield.
Press the button on the wiper blade attach-
ment and pull the wiper blade straight out,
parallel with the wiper arm.Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks
into place.Check that the blade is securely in place.
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper blades clean
helps improve visibility and prolongs the serv-
ice life of the wiper blades. Clean the wiper
blades with a stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm
soap solution or car washing detergent.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

06 Maintenance and specificationsFuses
06238
Engine compartment, upperEngine compartment, frontEngine compartment, lower
PositionsThese fuses are all located in the engine com-
partment box. Fuses in
are located under
.
NOTE
•
Fuses 16 – 33 and 35 – 41 may be
changed at any time when necessary.
•
Fuses 1 – 15, 34 and 42 – 44 are relays/
circuit breakers and should only be
removed or replaced by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
•
There is a special fuse removal tool on
the underside of the cover.
Function
A
Circuit breaker
50
Circuit breaker
50
Circuit breaker
60
Circuit breaker
60
Function
A
Circuit breaker
50
–––Windshield wipers
30
–Climate system blower
40
–ABS pump
40
ABS valves
20
–Active Bi-XenonŸ Lights.
Headlight leveling (option)
10
Central electrical module
20
Radar. ACC control module
(option)
5
Speed related power steering
5
Function
A
Engine Control Module (ECM),
transmission, SRS
10
Heated washer nozzles
10
Vacuum pump I5T
20
Lighting panel
5
Headlight washers
15
12-volt socket, front and rear
seat
15
Moonroof (option), ceiling con-
sole/ECC (option)
10
Engine compartment box
5
Auxiliary lights (option)
20
Horn
15
Engine Control Module (ECM)
10
Control module, automatic
transmission
15
Compressor A/C
15
Coils
5

07 Index
07
283
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................32
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 52
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 207
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 84
horn....................................................... 84
keypad.................................. 84, 120, 131
Stone chips, touching up......................... 264
Storage spaces........................................ 188
Studded tires........................................... 253
Sunroof (moonroof).............................. 98, 99
Supplemental restraint system.................. 18
warning light......................................... 74TTailgate
driving with it open.............................194
power operated.................................. 202
wiper/washer........................................ 92
Tailgate wipers......................................... 232
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 228Telephone (cellular), hands-free connec-
tion (Cell phone, hands-free connection). 143
Temporary spare tire...............................254
Three-way catalytic converter................. 200
Tire designations.....................................249
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....259, 260
indicator light........................................ 73
Tires
age...................................................... 245
changing from summer to winter........ 254
glossary of terms................................ 250
improving economy............................ 245
inflation pressure........................ 246, 247
inflation pressure tables.............248, 249
snow...................................................253
spare................................................... 254
specifications...................................... 247
storing................................................. 244
studded............................................... 253
tire pressure monitoring system......... 259
uniform tire quality grading................. 252
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 43
Touching up paint.................................... 264
Towing a trailer................................210, 211
trailer hitch.......................................... 211Towing the vehicle........................... 212, 213
Traction control........................................ 155
Trailer towing...................................210, 211
trailer hitch.......................................... 211
Transmission
general description..................... 107, 108
oil........................................................ 274
shiftlock override................................ 108
Tread wear indicator................................ 244
Trip computer.......................................... 152
Trip odometers.......................................... 76
Trips, long distance................................. 195
Turn signals
changing bulbs................................... 227
indicator lights................................73, 88
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 45
UUniform Tire Quality Grading................... 252
Unlocking the vehicle................................. 54
Upholstery care....................................... 263

07 Index
07284
VVanity mirror............................................. 190
changing bulbs................................... 230
Vehicle dimensions
V70...................................................... 268
XC70................................................... 270
Vehicle Event Data............................... 8, 216
Vehicle loading................................. 202, 251
roof loads............................................ 206
Vehicle maintenance................................ 216
performed by the owner.....................217
Vehicle weights........................................ 271
Ventilated seats....................................... 126
Volvo and the environment........................ 10
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 29
Volvo maintenance..................................216
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 276
Volvo programs........................................ 276WWarning flashers, hazard........................... 87
Warning lights................................ 71, 72, 73Warning symbol......................................... 75
Warning system, collision........................ 160
Warranties................................................ 216
Washer fluid..................................... 232, 274
Washers
headlight............................................... 92
windshield............................................. 91
Water, driving through............................. 195
Waxing..................................................... 263
Weights.................................................... 271
Wheels
changing..................................... 255, 256
storing................................................. 244
Wheels and tires, introduction................. 244
Whiplash Protection System..................... 30
Windows
power.............................................. 94, 95
Windshield
rain sensor............................................ 91
washers................................................ 92
wipers/washers..................................... 91
Windshield washer fluid................... 232, 274
Windshield wipers.................................... 231Wiper blades
replacing tailgate wiper...................... 232
replacing windshield wipers............... 231