2003 VOLVO XC70 check engine light

2003 VOLVO XC70
reinforced to bear the weight of the car. A garage jack can also be plac\
ed under the front of the engine
support frame. Take care not to damage the splash guard under the engine\
. Ensure that the jack is
positioned so that the car cannot slide off it. Always use axle stands o\
r similar structures.
If a two-post hoist is used to lift the car, the front and rear lift arm\
pads should be centered under the
reinforced lift plates on the inboard edge of the sill rail (see illust\
ration above).

pg. 134 Opening the hood, Engine compartment

Opening the hood
l Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the ho\
od lock.
l Lift the hood slightly.
l Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (\
at the center) and lift.
WARNING!
Check that the hood locks properly when
closed.

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l Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery every 24 months or eve\
ry 15,000* miles (24,000 km),
whichever is sooner. The fluid should be at the level shown in the illus\
tration above (A**).
Use a screwdriver to open the caps and a flashlight to inspect the level\
.
l If necessary, add distilled water. The level should never be above the indicator (A).
l The fluid level should be checked if the battery has been recharged.
l After inspection, be sure the cap over each battery cell is securely in \
place.
l Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tight\
ened.
l Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running, for example whe\
n changing the battery.
l The battery should be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charg\
er is used directly on the
battery. However, if the battery is being charged via the connecting poi\
nts in the engine compartment
(see
page 101), the battery must be connected.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead \
compounds, chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash h\
ands after handling.
* More frequently in warm climates.
** The level indicator inside the battery could be designed in various w\
ays. See illustration above!
Battery warning symbols Battery warning symbols
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