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VOLVO V70
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
pg. 115 Maintenance/Servicing
Fuses116
Replacing bulbs120
Paint touch up126
Washing the car127
Cleaning the upholstery128
Maintenance service,  Warranty129
Fuel/emissions systems130
Drive belt, Air  pump  system, Coolant131
Emissions maintenance132
Washer fluid  reservoir,  Hoisting the car133
Opening the hood, Engine  compartment134
Engine  oil135
Power steering/Brake fluid  reservoirs137
Battery maintenance138
Replacing wiper  blades140
pg. 116 Fuses
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Type: Positive pressure, closed system. The thermostat begins to open  at 194 °F (90 °C)
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
All specifications are subject to change without prior  notice.
Power steering fluid
ATF fluid
Volume: 0.95 US qts (0.9 liters)
Brake fluid
DOT 4+  boiling point >536°F(280°C),  P/N 9437433
Volume:  0.64 US qts (0.6 liters)
Climate control system - refrigerant (R 134a)
Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1,000 g) R134a
Fuel
Minimum  octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON  91)
Volume (fuel  tank): 18.5 US gals (70 liters) or 19 US gals (72 liters) on models equipped with All Wheel Drive.
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 4.7 US qts (4.5 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 
pg. 147 Fuel  system, Distributor ignition  system, Suspension
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a  multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing  order: 1-2-4-5-3 
Electronic ignition setting:  Not adjustable
Spark plugs:  Champion RC8PYP 8 (or equivalent) 
Spark plug gap: 0.028-0.032" (0.7-0.8 mm) 
Tightening torque: 18.4 ft. lbs. (25 Nm) 
WARNING!
The ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special  safety precautions must  be  followed to prevent injury.
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Maintenance schedule129
Malfunction  indicator lamp29
Manual climate  control with air conditioning52-54
Manual transmission89, 145
Memory  function - front  seats56
Mirrors41
Mirrors, sideview - memory function41
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Net  - cargo69
Nylon cargo net69
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Occupant safety17
Octane rating84
Odometer27
Oil - engine104, 135, 136
Oil pressure warning light28
Opening  the hood134
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Paint touch-up126
Panic function (alarm)80
Parking brake39
Parking brake reminder light28
Parking lights34
Passenger's  seat backrest - folding57
PCV  system132
Pen holder61
Polishing128
Power seats56
Power steering fluid137
Power windows40
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Radio151
Rain sensor - windshield wipers37
Reading lights - front/rear74
Rear fog light29, 34
Rear reading lights74
Rear seat backrest66
Rear window - heated38
Rearview mirror41
Refrigerant47
Refueling86
Remote central locking system and  sideview mirrors  system41
Remote control - keyless  entry system77
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the vehicle and  others  sharing  the roadway.  Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.  
The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid  reservoir should be  filled with water and  solvent (wintertime:  windshield washer anti-freeze). See
page 133.
2 Power steering - When cold, the level  must  not be  above the COLD mark and  when hot it must  not be  above the
HOT mark. Top up if the level  drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid. See  page 137.
3 Coolant  level  should be  between the expansion tank marks.  Mixture: 50% anti-freeze  and  50% water. See  page 131.
4 Engine  oil level  should be  between the dipstick marks.  The distance between the marks  represents approx. 
1.6 US qts (1.5 liters). See  page 135.
5 Brake fluid  - check, without removing the cap, that the level  is above the MIN  mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+.  See
page 137.
* Engine oil should be  checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 84.
Tire pressure, see label  located on the rear edge of the right front  door.
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