2003 VOLVO XC70 maintenance

2003 VOLVO XC70
driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfo\
rt in mind. To help ensure
your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize you\
rself with the equipment
descriptions, operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recomm\
endations in this manual. We
also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in thi\
s or any other automobile. And, of
course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcoho\
l, medication or any impairment
that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standa\
rds, as evidenced by the
certification labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the le\
ft wheel housing in the engine
compartment. For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA: In Canada:
Volvo Cars of North America Volvo Canada Ltd.
Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road
P.O. Box 914 North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 800-663-8255
800-458-1552

We also invite you to visit our Home Page on the Internet at:
http://www.volvocars.com

Contents

Contents
Chapter 1 - Safety
Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Chapter 3 - Climate control system
Chapter 4 - Interior
Chapter 5 - Keys, Locks, Alarm
Chapter 6 - Starting and driving
Chapter 7 - Wheels and tires
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Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
Chapter 9 - Specifications
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
Index
Back Cover
General information

Shiftlock
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark pos\
ition. To release the selector from
this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engin\
e), depress the brake pedal, press the
button on the front of the gear selector knob and move the selector from\
(P)ark.
Keylock
This means that when you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must\
be in the (P)ark position before
the key can be removed from the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehi\
cle first reaches the speed of
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several t\
imes and a sound may be audible
from the ABS control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see
page 34) when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel
filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked \
until the car begins to move
forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door relock\
s.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until\
it clicks into place. If this cap is not
closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the\
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which mea\
ns we consider the overall
environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In\
this context, design, production,
product use, and recycling are all important considerations.
In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemica\
ls including freons, lead
chromates, naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and cadmium; and reduced the a\
mount of chemicals used in
our plants 50% since 1991.
In use, Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a \
three-way catalytic converter with
a Lambda sond, now called oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of\
this highly efficient system
reduces emissions of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust\
pipe by approximately 95%
and the search to eliminate the remaining emissions continues. Volvo is \
the only automobile
manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning sy\
stem for all models as far back as
the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic engine controls, refined purificat\
ion systems and cleaner fuels
are bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the ne\
xt critical step in completing the
life cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the total weight of a car,\
which makes the car among the
most recycled industrial products. In order to have efficient and well c\
ontrolled recycling, many Volvo
variants have printed dismantling manuals, indicating the weight and mat\
erial of individual components.
For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 1.7 oz. (50\
grams) are marked with
international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted fo\
r recycling.
In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasol\
ine-powered internal
combustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alt\
ernative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the\
car's impact on the
environment.
To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
l Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased f\
uel economy with improperly
inflated tires
l Follow the recommended maintenance schedule
l Drive at a constant speed
l See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if t\
he check engine (malfunction
indicator) lamp illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started \
l Properly dispose of any vehicle related waste such as used motor oil, us\
ed batteries, brake pads, etc.
l When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which \
have systematically been
adapted to the environment
PremAir®
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monitor the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. If a fault i\
s detected, the warning light will
illuminate. The light is included in the warning/indicator light cluster\
in the instrument panel. Normally,
the SRS warning lamp should light up when the ignition key is turned to \
positions I, II or III and should
go out after 7 seconds or when the engine is started. Check that this li\
ght is functioning properly every
time the car is started.
The following items are monitored by the self-diagnostic system:
l Sensor unit
l Cable harness
l Gas generator igniters
WARNING!
l Never drive an SRS equipped car with your hands on the steering wheel pa\
d / airbag housing.
l No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached t\
o or installed near the
SRS cover in the center of the steering wheel, the SRS cover above the g\
love compartment or the area
affected by airbag deployment.
l If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it \
comes on while you are
driving, drive the car to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for insp\
ection as soon as possible.



There is no maintenance to perform on the SRS yourself. The month and ye\
ar shown on the decal on the
door pillar indicate when you should contact your Volvo retailer for spe\
cific servicing or replacement of
airbags and seat belt tensioners. This service must be performed by an a\
uthorized Volvo retailer.
Should you have any questions about the SRS system, please contact your \
authorized Volvo retailer or
Volvo Customer Support:
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provided with the restraint. Be sure you understand them and can use the\
device properly and
safely in this vehicle. A misused child restraint system can result in i\
ncreased injuries for both the
infant or child and other occupants in the vehicle.
A child who has outgrown the child safety seat should use the rear seat \
with the standard seat belt
fastened. Place the child on an approved cushion so that the seat belt i\
s properly located on the child's
hips (see
page 13).Legislation in your state or province may mandate the use of a child \
seat or cushion in
combination with the seat belt, depending on the child's age and/or size\
. Please check local regulations.
A specially designed and tested booster cushion (not available in Canad\
a ) for children between 50 - 80
lbs (22.7 - 36 kg) and 38 -54 inches (97 - 137 cm) in height can be \
obtained from your Volvo retailer.
If necessary, an auxiliary seat for children is available for use in the\
luggage compartment of station
wagon models. This seat is designed for two children, each weighing betw\
een 50 - 88 lbs. (23 - 40 kg)
and up to 59 inches (150 cm) in height.
WARNING!
l When using the auxiliary seat for children, both sections of the rear se\
at backrest must be secured
in the upright position.
l Do not use a booster cushion or child seat in conjunction with the auxil\
iary seat.

pg. 17 Occupant safety

Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water \
and a mild detergent for cleaning.
Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: Attach the seat belt and \
pull rapidly on the strap.
Volvo Concern for Safety
Safety is the cornerstone of Volvo. Our concern dates back to 1927 when \
the first Volvo rolled off the
production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety ca\
ges, and energy-absorbing impact
zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or re\
quired by government
regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue\
to seek out new safety
features and to refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would\
appreciate hearing your
suggestions about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if y\
ou ever have a safety concern
with your car. Call us in the U.S. at: 800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 800\
-663-8255.
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Warning messages override text messages from any car feature that also u\
ses the text window. A warning
message must be acknowledged (erased) before you can access the featur\
e of your choice. Press button A to
erase the warning message.
Erased messages are stored in the system's memory until the required act\
ion has been taken. You can scroll
through the stored messages by pressing button A. The text window can be\
cleared (the message will be
returned to memory) by pressing button A again.
General messages
STOP SAFELY: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage\
.
STOP ENGINE: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage\
.
SERVICE URGENT: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as \
possible.
SEE MANUAL: Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact\
your Volvo
retailer.
SERVICE REQUIRED: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your con\
venience
(but preferably before the next scheduled maintenance service).
FIX NEXT SERVICE: Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance ser\
vice.
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE: This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750\

hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever occurs first, to remind t\
he driver that the service interval has
been exceeded. The light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until re\
set by the servicing retailer.

pg. 31 Switches in the center console

The positions of these buttons may vary, depending on the specifications\
of your car
1. Not in use
2. Not in use
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several minutes before driving will help release the warm air from the p\
assenger compartment. When
the engine is running, close the windows and sun roof and use the recirc\
ulation function for several
minutes to enable the air conditioning to cool the compartment as quickl\
y as possible.
Windows and optional sun roof
The ECC system will function best if the windows and optional sun roof a\
re closed. If you drive with the
sun roof open, we recommend that you manually adjust the temperature and\
blower control (the LED in
the AUTO switch should be off).
Acceleration
The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full-throttle acce\
leration.
ECC maintenance
All maintenance on the climate control systems should be carried out by \
an authorized Volvo service
technician only.
Refrigerant
Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your c\
ar contains a CFC-free
refrigerant - R134a. This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. Th\
e system contains 2.2 lbs (1000
g) R134a and uses PAG oil.
Passenger compartment blower
Approximately 50 minutes after the ignition is turned off, the blower ma\
y come on automatically, and
run for five minutes, to remove condensation in the A/C evaporator.

pg. 48 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)

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lower with the air conditioning on and the windows closed than with the \
air conditioning off and the
windows open.
l Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you le\
arn how to drive more
economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
l Dirty air cleaner
l Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
l Dragging brakes
l Incorrect front end alignment Some of the above mentioned items and othe\
rs are checked at the
standard Maintenance Service intervals.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions should use (D)rive as o\
ften as possible and
avoid using "kick-down" to help improve fuel economy. Vehicles equipped \
with manual transmissions
should use fifth gear at highway speeds. At other times, choose the high\
est gear that still allows smooth
acceleration.
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your car has a tendency to understeer, whic\
h means that the steering wheel
has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a\
bend. This ensures good
stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these p\
roperties can alter with the
vehicle load. The heavier the load on the rear of the vehicle (e.g., he\
avily loaded (max. 220 lbs, 100 kg)
cargo area or when towing a trailer, the less the tendency to understeer\
.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle hand\
ling. Therefore, check that the tires
are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. \
See "Tire pressure" section.
Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissib\
le axle loads are not
exceeded.

pg. 96 Points to remember
Cooling system
The risk for engine overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, \
when:
l Towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at wide open th\
rottle and low engine rpm.
l Stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after\
-boiling" can occur).
l To avoid overheating, the following rules should be followed: Do not dri\
ve for prolonged periods at
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