coolant capacity VOLVO XC70 2009 Owners Manual

05 During your tripDriving recommendations
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Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before 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:•
Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•
Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage
•
Have the transmission oil level checked.
•
Check condition of drive belts.
•
Check state of the battery's charge.
•
Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•
The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•
Check all lights, including high beams.
•
Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•
Have a word with a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician if you intend to
drive in countries where it may be difficult
to obtain the correct fuel.
•
Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
Cold weather precautionsIf you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:•
Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture
will reduce freeze protection. This gives
protection against freezing down to
–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled" anti-
freeze is not approved by Volvo. Different
types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
•
Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
•
Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
helps prevent the formation of condensa-
tion in the tank. In addition, in extremely
cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to
add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
•
The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, par-
ticularly the synthetic type, is recom-
mended. Be sure to use good quality oil but
do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving
or in warm weather, see page 272 for more
information on engine oil.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance inter-
vals except at owner request and at addi-
tional charge.•
The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-
ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•
Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving, see
page 253.
•
To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze. This is important since dirt is
often splashed on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of
the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer
Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down
to 14 °F (–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and
4 parts water Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 3 parts water Down to
0 °F (–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and
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07 Index
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introduction......................................... 224
license plate lights.............................. 229
side marker lights...............................227
specifications...................................... 230
taillight................................................ 228
CCapacity weight....................................... 251
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 229
floor rails............................................. 204
hooks for securing loads.................... 204
steel grid............................................. 207
Cargo area cover..................................... 208
Cargo area net......................................... 208
Catalytic converter................................... 200
CD player/changer........................... 135, 136
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 143
Central locking system, introduction......... 52
Chains...................................................... 253
Check engine light..................................... 72
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 44Child restraint systems.............................. 35
booster cushions.................................. 41
convertible seats.................................. 39
infant seats........................................... 37
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 42
top tether anchors................................ 43
Child safety.......................................... 33, 34
booster cushions.................................. 41
child restraint systems.......................... 35
convertible seats.................................. 39
infant seats........................................... 37
Child safety locks...................................... 48
Climate system........................................ 128
air distribution............................. 125, 130
air vents.............................................. 125
Interior Air Quality System.................. 125
introduction......................................... 124
passenger compartment filter............ 124
refrigerant........................................... 124
Clock, setting............................................. 76
Cold weather driving................................ 196
Collision warning system......................... 160
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 153
Conserving electrical current................... 195
Convertible seats....................................... 39
Coolant............................................222, 274Cooling system, general information....... 195
Courtesy lighting.................................. 88, 89
Crash mode............................................... 32
Cruise control..................................158, 159
adaptive......................166, 167, 168, 169
Curb weight............................................. 251
Current, conserving................................. 195
DDefroster.................................................. 128
Detachable key blade..........................57, 59
Dimensions
V70...................................................... 268
XC70................................................... 270
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 23, 24
Dome lighting....................................... 88, 89
Door mirrors............................................... 96
Driver distraction warning............................ 9
Driving economically................................ 194
Driving in cold weather............................ 196
Driving through water..............................195
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