2003 VOLVO XC70 brake

2003 VOLVO XC70
Fluid type: ATF
Replace: No fluid change required
NOTE: If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the car ha\
s no electrical current and
must be towed, it is still possible to steer the car. However, keep in m\
ind that greater effort will be
required to turn the steering wheel.
Brake fluid
The brake fluid should always be above the MIN mark on the side of the r\
eservoir. Check, without
removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536°F(280°C), P/N 9437433
Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid shou\
ld be replaced once a year or
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard condi\
tions (mountain driving, etc.)
Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.

pg. 138 Battery maintenance

Battery maintenance
The battery in your car is located under the floor of the cargo area.
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc. all a\
ffect the service life and function of
the battery. In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep t\
he following in mind:
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2003 VOLVO XC70
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

pg. 143 Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Length - 185.4 in. (471 cm), XC70 -186.2 (473 cm)
Width - 71 in. (180 cm), XC70 - 73.2 in. (186 cm)
Height - 57.5 in. (147 cm), V70 AWD - 58.7 in. (149 cm), XC70 - 61.5\
in. 156 cm)
Wheelbase - 108.5 in. (276 cm), XC70 - 108.8 in. (276 cm)
Track, front - 61.5 in. (156 cm), XC70 - 63.4 in. (161 cm)
Track, rear - 61.4 in. (156 cm), XC70 - 60.9 in. (155 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) - 35.8-39 ft. (10.9-11.9 m)
Cargo capacity - 17.1 cu. ft. (0.48 m
3 ) 1
- 26.3 cu. ft. (0.74 m
3 ) 2
- 58.0 cu. ft. (1.64 m
3 ) 3
USA Canada
Max roof load 220 lbs 100 kg
Max trailer weight (w/o
brakes) 1100 lbs
500 kg
Max trailer weight*
- (with brakes, 2" ball) 3300
lbs 1500 kg
- (with brakes, 1 7/8" ball) 2000
lbs 900 kg
Max tongue weight * 165 lbs 75 kg
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehi\
cle, the total loaded weight
capacity of the vehicle must not be exceeded.
1) Rear seat backrest up, load height - upper edger of backrest
2) Rear seat backrest folded down, load height - upper edge of front se\
at backrests/lower edge of rear
window
3) Rear seat backrest folded down, load height - headlining (ceiling)\
Weights USA Canada
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2003 VOLVO XC70
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 equippe\
d 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.
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2003 VOLVO XC70
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/115 min reserve capacity.
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost \
importance that old batteries are
disposed of correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter\
.
Generator
Rated output: max. current: 140 A
Starter motor:
Output: 1.7 kW
Bulbs
Bulb US no. Power Socket
Headlights
- High beam HB360W -
- Low beam H7 55W -
Front parking lights 5W W2.1x9.5d
Front direction indicators (yellow) 21 W BAU 15d
Front fog lights H1 55 W -
Rear direction indicators (yellow) 21W BAU 15 s
Tail lights 67 5W BA 15 s
Brake lights 115621W BA 15 s
Backup lights 115621W BA 15 s
Rear fog light/rear parking lights 21/4W BA 15 s
License plate light - 5 W W 2.1x9.5d
Door step courtesy lights
Front -5W SV 8.5
Cargo area lights - 5 W SV 8.5
Glove compartment light -2 W BA 9s
Vanity mirror light(s) - 12V
1.2W -
Instrument lighting - 3 W W
2.1x9.5d
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

pg. 149 Volvo On Call
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VOLVO XC70
INDEX


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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Armrest (center) - 3-section rear seat 65
Ashtray
39, 59
Audio systems
151
- cassette deck
162
- CD player
160
- HU-613 - overview
152
- HU-803 - overview
153
- specifications
165
AUM (Advanced User Mode) - radio
159
Automatic car washing
128
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
14
Automatic transmission
90, 91, 145
- Geartronic
92, 93
- Kickdown
91, 92
Automatic transmission - cold starts
91
Auxiliary socket
31, 39
AWD
- general information
94
- using snow chains
109
B
Backrest (center) - 3-section rear seat
64
Battery
104, 148
Battery maintenance
138, 139
- Replacing the battery
139
- Ventilation hose
139
Booster cushion
12, 16
Brake failure warning light
28
Brake fluid
137
Brake system
18
Bulbs (list)
148
Bulbs - replacing
120-125
C
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2003 VOLVO XC70
Cruise control 33
Cup holder
59
Cup holder in the center console
60
D
Detachable trailer hitch - installing
102
Dimensions
143
Direction indicators
36
Distributor ignition system
147
Door step courtesy lights - replacing
123
Doors and locks
76
Drive belt
131
Driver's seat and remote keyless entry system
57
Driving economy
95
Driving mode indicator
27
Driving mode W
91, 93, 104
Driving with trunk open
96
E
Economical driving
95
Electric socket in cargo compartment
67
Electrical system
148
Electrical system - general information
96
Electrically operated front seats
56
Electrically operated sideview mirrors
41
Electrically operated sun roof
42
Electrically operated windows
40
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
19
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
48 - 51
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
14
Emergency towing
99, 100
Emergency warning flashers
38
Emissions systems
130
Engine - specifications
144, 145
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2003 VOLVO XC70
G
Gas cap
86
Gasoline
84
Gear indicator
27
Geartronic (automatic transmission)
92, 93
Generator
148
Generator warning light
28
H
Hand brake
39
Handgrip - XC70
55, 73
Handling
95
Hazard warning flashers
38
Head restraint (center) - 3-section rear seat
64
Head restraint - center rear
3
Headlight bulbs - replacing
120
Headlight wiper blades - replacing
140
Headlights
34
Heated front seats
38
Heated rear window
38
Heated sideview mirrors
38
Heating
48-51
Hoisting the car
133
Holder for grocery bags
67
Home Safe System
76
HomeLink®
167-169
Hood - opening
134
I
Ignition switch
35
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
76, 87
Indicator lights
28, 29
Inflatable curtain (IC)
9
Instrument illumination
34
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