maintenance VOLVO XC70 2015 Owner´s Manual

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Front side marker lights
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1. Remove the headlight housing from thevehicle.
2. Remove the small round cover over the bulbs.
3. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
4. Pull out the burned out bulb and press a new bulb into the socket. It can only be secured in one position.
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and press until it clicks into place.
6. Press the cover in place until it clicks into position.
Turn signals
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1. Remove the headlight housing from thevehicle (see page 350).
2. Remove the round cover by pulling the tab until the cover comes off.
3. Pull out the holder to access the bulb.
4. Pull out the burned out bulb and press a new bulb into the socket. It can only be secured in one position.
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and press until it clicks into place.
6. Press the cover in place until it clicks into position.
7. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Location of taillight bulbs
Taillight lens, right side
Parking light (LEDs)
Brake light (LEDs)
Turn signal
Side maker light (LEDs)
Backup light
Rear fog light
Brake light (LEDs)

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Taillight housing, turn signal
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The turn signal bulb in the taillight cluster is replaced from inside the cargo area.
1. Open the panel.
2. Remove the insulation by pulling itstraight out.
3. Remove the entire bulb unit by turning its handle counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.Replace the bulb in the reverse order.
License plate lighting
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1. Remove the screws with a screwdriver.
2. Carefully detach the entire bulb housing and pull it out.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reinsert the entire bulb housing and tighten the screws.
Cargo area lighting
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1. Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so that the bulb housing comes loose.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Check that the bulb illuminates and press it back into the bulb housing.

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Vanity mirror lighting
Removing the mirror glass
1. Insert a flat screwdriver under the glass
and carefully exert upward pressure to release the retaining lugs.
2. Snap out the lens.
3. Use needle nose pliers to pull the bulb straight to the side. Replace the bulb. Do not exert too much pressure on the bulbwith the pliers to help avoid damaging it.
Reinstalling the mirror glass1. Put the lens back into position.
2. Press it into place.
Bulb specifications
Lighting func- tionWat- tageBulb
Extra high beam (models withActive BendingLights*)55H7 LL
Low beam (halo- gen)55H11 LL
High beam (hal- ogen)65H9
Rear turn signals21PY21W SV
Front turn sig- nals21H21W LL
License plate lighting5C5W LL
Vanity mirror2W2x4.6d type T5
Front side marker lights5W5W LL
Lighting func- tionWat- tageBulb
Glove compart- ment lighting5SV8.5 (length43mm)
Cargo area light- ing10SV8.5 (length43mm)
NOTE
Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts department for the most up-to-date bulbspecifications.

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Wiper blades
Service position
Wiper blades in service positionThe wiper blades must be in the vertical (service) position for replacement, washing orto lift them away from the windshield whene.g., removing ice or snow. To put them inthis position:
CAUTION
Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in position before attempting to move themto the service position.
1. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot1
and press the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition
in mode I (see page 89 for detailed infor-
mation about the ignition modes).
2. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
again briefly to switch the ignition off.
3. Within 3 seconds, move the right steering wheel lever up and hold it for at least 1 second.
> The wipers will then move to the verti-cal (service) position on the windshield.
The wipers can be returned to the normal position by pressing the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition in
mode I (or by starting the engine).
CAUTION
If the wiper arms have been folded out from the windshield while in the serviceposition, fold them back against the wind-shield before returning the wipers to thenormal position to help avoid scratchingthe paint on the hood.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
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NOTE
The windshield wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver’s side islonger than the one on the passenger side.
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With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the wind-shield. Press the button on the wiperblade attachment and pull the wiperblade straight out, parallel with the wiperarm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.4. Press the wipers back against the wind-
shield.
To return the wipers from the service position to the normal position, fold the wipers backagainst the windshield and press the START/
STOP ENGINE button briefly to put the igni-
tion in mode I (or start the engine).
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper bladesclean helps improve visibility and prolongsthe service life of the wiper blades. Clean thewiper blades with a stiff-bristle brush andlukewarm soap solution or car washing deter-gent.
Replacing the tailgate wiper blade
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1. Fold the wiper arm outward. 2. Grasp the inner section of wiper blade (at
the arrow).
3. Pull out the blade to release it from the wiper arm.
4. Press the new wiper blade into place and check that it seats securely.
5. Fold the wiper arm back toward the tail- gate window.
Filling washer fluid
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Location of the washer fluid reservoir
The windshield and headlight washers share a common reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Dur-ing cold weather, the reservoir should be

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filled with windshield washer solvent contain- ing antifreeze. For capacities, see page 389.

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Warning symbols on the battery
Wear protective goggles.
Keep away from children.
Avoid smoking, open flames, and/or sparks.
See the owner's manual.
Contains corrosive acid.
Risk of explosion
Recycle properly
NOTE
A used battery should be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. Con-sult your Volvo retailer or take the batteryto a recycling station.
Handling
•Check that the battery cables are cor- rectly connected and tightened.
• Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running (for example, whenreplacing the battery).
• If the battery is fully discharged a numberof times, this may shorten its service life.
• The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as the number of starts, driv-ing conditions and climate. Extreme cold may also further decrease the battery’sstarting capacity.
• Because the battery’s starting capacitydecreases with time, it may be necessaryto recharge it if the vehicle is not drivenfor an extended period of time or if thevehicle is usually only driven short dis-tances.
• Never use a quick charger to charge thebattery. Only traditional types of batterychargers should be used.
CAUTION
The infotainment system's energy-saving feature may not function correctly or at all,and/or a message may be displayed if abattery charger or jumper cables are notconnected properly.
• The negative terminal on the battery must
never be used to connect a
jumper cable or a battery charger.Only the ground point on the chassismay be used.
See page 125 for an illustration and addi- tional information.

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WARNING
•Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. Ifcontact occurs, flush the affected areaimmediately with water. Obtain medi-cal help immediately if eyes are affec-ted.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it becomes discharged repeatedly.
Maintenance
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Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water. The levelshould never be above the indicator.
• The fluid level should be checked if thebattery has been recharged.
• After inspection, be sure the cap overeach battery cell or the cover is securelyin place.
• Check that the battery cables are cor-rectly connected and properly tightened. •
Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running, or when the key is inthe ignition. This could damage the vehi-cle's electrical system.
• The battery should be disconnected fromthe vehicle when a battery charger isused directly on the battery.
• To help keep the battery in good condi-tion, the vehicle should be driven for atleast 15 minutes a week or connected toa charger with an automatic chargingfunction.
• If the battery is fully discharged a numberof times, this may shorten its service life.Keeping the battery fully charged helpsprolong its service life.
• The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as driving conditions and cli-mate. Extreme cold may also furtherdecrease the battery’s starting capacity.
• Because the battery’s starting capacitydecreases with time, it may be necessaryto recharge it if the vehicle is not drivenfor an extended period of time or if thevehicle is usually only driven short dis-tances.
CAUTION
•Always use distilled or deionized water (battery water).
• Never fill above the level mark in thecell.
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WARNING
Connect and disconnect the positive and negative cables in the correct sequence.
RemovalSwitch off the ignition, remove the remote key from the ignition slot and wait at least5 minutes before disconnecting the battery sothat all information in the vehicle's electricalsystem can be stored in the control modules.
Open the clips on the front cover and remove the cover.
Release the rubber molding so that the rear cover is free.
Remove the rear cover by pulling it away.
Detach the black negative cable.
Detach the red positive cable
Detach the ventilation hose from the
battery
Loosen the screw holding the battery
clamp.
Move the battery to the side and lift it up.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead com-pounds, chemicals known to the state ofCalifornia to cause cancer and reproduc-tive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Installation1. Lower the battery into the battery box.
2. Move the battery inward and to the side until it reaches the rear edge of the box.
3. Tighten the clamp that secures the bat- tery.
4. Connect the ventilation hose. > Be sure that it is correctly connectedto the battery and the vent in the vehi- cle's body.
5. Connect the red positive cable.

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6. Connect the black negative cable.7. Press in the rear cover. (See Removal).
8. Reinstall the molding. (See Removal).
9. Reinstall the front cover and secure it with the clips. (See Removal).