2003 VOLVO XC70 ABS

2003 VOLVO XC70
Towing cars with all wheel drive/front wheel drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment. If wheel lift equipment \
must be used, please use
extreme caution to help avoid damage to the car. In this case, the car should be towed with the rear
wheels on the ground if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels o\
n the ground, please refer to the
towing information on the previous page.
CAUTION:
l The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions/specifica\
tions or with a spare tire
other than the one that came with the car. The use of different size whe\
els can seriously damage your
car's transmission.
l Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air c\
onditioning lines.
l It is equally important not to use sling-type equipment at the rear or a\
pply lifting equipment inside the
rear wheels; serious damage to the rear axle may result.
l If the car is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must n\
ot be used to secure the car on
the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
WARNING!
l Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the car up onto a flat bed tow
truck.


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pg. 101 Towing a trailer
When preparing for trailer towing, observe the following:
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches which are specially de\
signed for the car.
l Maximum trailer weight recommended by Volvo is:
Trailers without brakes: 1100 lbs (500 kg)
Trailers with brakes: 3300 lbs* (1,500 kg),
Observe the legal requirements of the state/province in which the vehicl\
es are registered.
l All Volvo models are equipped with energy-absorbing shock-mounted bumper\
s. Trailer hitch
installation should not interfere with the proper operation of this bump\
er system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any particular problems, but ta\
ke into consideration:
l Increase tire pressure to recommended full. See section "Wheels and tire\
s".
l When your car is new, avoid towing heavy trailers during the first 620 m\
iles (1000 km).
l Recommended hitch tongue load is:
Trailer weights below 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg) - 110 lbs (50 kg)
Trailer weights above 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg) - 165 lbs (75 kg)
l Maximum speed when towing a trailer: 50 mph (80 km/h).
l Engine and transmission are subject to increased loads. Therefore, engin\
e coolant temperature should
be closely watched when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use a \
lower gear and turn off the air
conditioner if the temperature gauge needle enters the red range.
l If the automatic transmission begins to overheat, a message will be disp\
layed in the text window.
l Avoid overload and other abusive operation.
l Hauling a trailer affects handling, durability, and economy.
l It is necessary to balance trailer brakes with the towing vehicle brakes\
to provide a safe stop (check
and observe state/local regulations).
l Do not connect the trailer's brake system directly to the vehicle's brak\
e system.
l More frequent vehicle maintenance is required.
l Remove the ball and drawbar assembly when the hitch is not being used.
l Volvo recommends the use of synthetic engine oil when towing a trailer o\
ver long distances or in
mountainous areas.
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8 AC compressor, accelerator pedal position sensor, E-box fan 10A
9 Horn 15A
10 Tailgate wiper 10A
11 AC compressor, ignition coils 20A
12 Brake light switch 5A
13 Windshield wipers 25A
14 ABS/STC/DSTC 30A
15 -
16 Windshield washers, headlight wiper/washers (certain
models) 15A
17 Low beam, right 10A
18 Low beam, left 10A
19 ABS/STC/DSTC 30A
20 High beam, left 15A
21 High beam, right 15A
22 Starter motor 25A
23 Engine control module 5A
24 -


pg. 118 Fuses in the passenger compartment
Fuse box in the passenger compartment
This fuse box is located at the far left side of the instrument panel. E\
xtra fuses and the fuse removal tool
are also stored here. When replacing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it\
with a new one of the same color
and amperage (written on the fuse).
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Location Amperage
1 Low beam headlights 15A
2 High beam headlights 20A
3 Power driver's seat 30A
4 Power passenger's seat 30A
5 -
6 -
7 Heated seat - front left (option) 15A
8 Heated seat - front right (option) 15A
9 ABS/STC/DSTC 5A
10 -
11 -
12 Headlight wipers (certain models) 15A
13 Electric socket 12 V 15A
14 Power passenger's seat 5A
15 Audio system, VNS 5A
16 Audio system 20A
17 Audio amplifier 30A
18 Front fog lights 15A
19 VNS display 10A
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21 Automatic transmission, shiftlock, extended D2 feed 10A
22 Direction indicators 20A
23 Headlight switch module, climate control system, onboard diagnostic c\
onnector, steering
wheel lever modules 5A
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l Switch off the ignition.
l Loosen the screws with a Torx screwdriver.
l Carefully pull out the lamp housing.
l Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out.
l Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one.
l Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and turn it clockwise.
l Reinstall the housing and screw it in place.
Vanity mirror lights
l Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
l Pry out the defective bulb and replace it.
l Carefully press the lower edge of lens onto the four tabs and press the \
upper edge of the lens into
place.
Front courtesy lights
These bulbs may be difficult for you to replace yourself. We recommend t\
hat you let an authorized
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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 preca\
utions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
l Replacing ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
l Do not touch any part of the ignition system while the engine is running\
. This may result in a shock
and bodily injury.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms\
linked to the support frame.
Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column. Th\
e alignment specifications
apply to an unladen car but include fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double \
link arms and track rods.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

pg. 148 Electrical system
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine\
used as conductors. Grounded
on chassis.
Battery
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pg. 171 - 174 Index

A
ABS
19
ABS - warning light
29
Accessory lights
31
Adjusting the steering wheel
35
Advanced User Mode (AUM) - radio
159
Air conditioning
48 - 51
Air filter - engine
132
Air pump system
131
Air vents
46
Airbag (SIPS)
8
Airbag (SRS)
4
Alarm
80, 81
Alarm - "panic" function
80
All Wheel Drive
- general information
94
- using snow chains
109
ALR/ELR
14
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
19
Anti-lock Brake System - warning light
29
Antifreeze
104, 131
Approach lighting
76
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