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Warning lamp  in the center of the instrument panel
This lamp lights up red or orange depending on the severity of the fault that has been detected.
Orange light: Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
Red light: Stop the car as soon as possible in a  suitable location and  read the message shown in the text window.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a  fault. Drive to
an  authorized Volvo retailer for an  inspection of the system. See  the SRS section for more information.
Brake failure warning light
If the light  comes on while driving or  braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check  the brake fluid  level
in the reservoir.  See  page 130 
for reservoir position and  page 133 for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
Oil pressure warning light
If the light  comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check  the engine oil
level.  See  page 130
. If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed  to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After
hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when
the engine speed is increased.
Parking brake reminder light
This light will be  on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied.  The parking brake lever is situated between the
front  seats.  Canadian models are equipped with this  warning light: 
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Unlocking the tailgate
The tailgate  lock is incorporated in the central locking system and  is locked or unlocked when the driver's door is
locked/unlocked. The tailgate  can be  unlocked by:
Pressing UNLOCK on the remote control twice.
Using the central locking button on the driver's door.
Pressing twice on the remote control's tailgate  unlock button.
Automatic relocking:
If you use this  button to unlock the tailgate  without opening it, it will automatically  relock after approximately 2
minutes. 
However, if you open  the tailgate  and  close it again, it will not automatically  relock after 2 minutes. 
Central locking buttons
These buttons  (located on the both front  door armrests) can be  used to lock/unlock all doors and  the tailgate  and  set
the alarm. The rear passenger  doors can also be  locked and  unlocked with the individual lock buttons  on each door. 
pg. 76 Alarm
Alarm
The alarm is automatically  armed whenever  you lock your car. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a
number of points  on the car. The following conditions will set off the alarm:
The hood is forced open.
The tailgate  is forced open.
A door is forced open.
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VOLVO V70
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
pg. 111 Maintenance/Servicing
Fuses112
Replacing bulbs116
Paint touch up122
Washing the car123
Cleaning the upholstery124
Maintenance service,  Warranty125
Fuel/emissions systems126
Drive belt, Air  pump  system, Coolant127
Emissions maintenance128
Opening the hood, Engine  compartment130
Engine  oil131
Power steering/Brake fluid  reservoirs133
Battery maintenance134
Replacing wiper  blades136
pg. 112 Fuses
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Replacing high/low beam headlight bulbs
The headlight bulbs must  be  replaced  from  the engine compartment.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the glass on halogen bulbs with your fingers. Grease, oil or any  other impurities can be  carbonized  onto
the bulb and  cause damage to the reflector.
Be sure to use bulbs of the correct type and  voltage.  
To remove a defective low beam bulb:
Switch off all lights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
Open the hood.
Remove the plastic cover over the bulb (1) by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the connector  (2).
Loosen  the retaining spring (3) by first moving it to the right and  then moving it down, out of the way.
Pull out the defective bulb. Note  the position of the guide lug on the base of the bulb (4). 
To install a new low beam bulb  (H7):
Insert the new bulb, without touching the glass, with the guide lug upward (1). The bulb will only seat properly in
this  position.
Move the retaining spring up and  push it slightly  to the left until it seats  properly (2).
Press the connector  into place on the bulb (3).
Reinstall the plastic cover and  turn it clockwise until it is correctly in place (4). "TOP" must  be  upward.
NOTE: If the vertical aim of your headlights needs to be  adjusted for any  reason (e.g., towing a  trailer for extended
periods), this  should be  done  by an  authorized Volvo retailer. 
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pg. 117 Replacing bulbs
To remove and install a high beam bulb  (HB3):
Switch off all lights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
Open the hood.
Remove the cover by twisting it counter-clockwise.
Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise, pull it out and  fit a  new bulb. Note  its  position.
Refit the bulb holder. It can only be  fitted in one  way.
Screw the cover back on. The word TOP should be  upwards. 
Replacement of front parking light bulb
Switch off all lights and  turn ignition key  to position 0.
Remove the low beam cover by twisting counterclockwise.
Pull out the bulb and  its  socket. Replace bulb.
Press the bulb and  its  socket back into place.
Check that the new bulb lights.
Screw the cover back into place, "TOP" should be  upwards! 
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Headlight  wiper blades - replacing136
Headlights32
Heated front  seats36
Heated rear window36
Heated sideview mirrors36
Heating44 - 47
Hoisting  the car129
Holder for grocery bags63
Home  Safe System72
HomeLink®162-164
Hood - opening130
I
Ignition switch33
Immobilizer  (start inhibitor)72, 83
Indicator lights26, 27
Inflatable curtain (IC)9
Instrument illumination32
Instrument panel25
Instruments24
Integrated booster  cushion12
Interior Air Quality system47
Interior features - overview22
Interior lighting70
J
Jack68
, 109
Jump starting98
K
Key - removing from  ignition switch83
Keyless entry system73, 74
Keyless entry system - replacing batteries74
Keylock83
Keys72
Kickdown86, 87
L
Label information136
License plate  lights - replacing116
Lifting the car127
Lights - accessory29
Load carriers88
Locking and  unlocking the car72
Locking steering wheel33
Long distance trip97
Long loads51
M
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Maintenance schedule125
Malfunction  indicator lamp27
Manual climate  control with air conditioning48-50
Manual transmission84, 140
Memory  function - front  seats52
Mirrors39
Mirrors, sideview - memory function39
N
Net  - cargo65
Nylon cargo net65
O
Occupant safety17
Octane rating80
Odometer25
Oil - engine99, 131, 132
Oil pressure warning light26
Opening  the hood130
P
Paint touch-up122
Panic function (alarm)76
Parking brake37
Parking brake reminder light26
Parking lights32
Passenger's  seat backrest - folding53
PCV  system128
Pen holder57
Polishing124
Power seats52
Power steering fluid133
Power windows38
R
Radio145
Reading lights - front/rear70
Rear fog light27, 32
Rear reading lights70
Rear seat backrest62
Rear window - heated36
Rearview mirror39
Refrigerant43
Refueling82
Remote central locking system and  sideview mirrors  system93
Remote control - keyless  entry system73
Remote control - Homelink®  Univeral Transceiver163
Remote keyless  entry system73
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