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VOLVO V70
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
pg. 129 Maintenance/Servicing
Fuses130
Replacing bulbs135
Paint touch up142
Washing the car143
Cleaning the upholstery145
Maintenance service, Warranty146
Fuel/emissions systems147
Drive belt, Coolant148
Emissions maintenance149
Washer fluid reservoir, Hoisting the car150
Opening the hood, Engine compartment151
Engine oil152
Power steering/Brake fluid reservoirs154
Replacing the battery155
Battery maintenance156
Replacing wiper blades157
pg. 130 Fuses
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Turn signal, driver's side
Removing the defective bulb:
1. Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
2. Pull out the bulb holder by twisting it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the holder by pressing it in and turning it counterclockwise.
Installing the new bulb:
1. Insert the new bulb into the holder by pressing it in and turning it clockwise.
2. Reinsert the bulb holder in the headlight housing and twist it clockwise until it seats properly.
Turn signal, passenger's side
Removing the defective bulb:
1. Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
2. Remove radiator pipe (1) from the box.
3. Remove filler pipe screw (2).
4. Pull the filler pipe (3) straight up.
5. Remove vent hose (4) from filler pipe.
Installing the new bulb:
1. Replace the bulb (same procedure as the driver's side bulb).
2. Ensure that the seal between the washer fluid reservoir and the filler pipe is correctly positioned.
3. Press the filler pipe (3) back into position.
4. Press the vent hose (4) into place on the filler pipe.
5. Reinstall and tighten the filler pipe screw (2) .
6. Reinstall the radiator pipe to the box (1).
pg. 138 Replacing bulbs
Side marker light
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Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1,000 g) R134a
Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Fuel tank volume:
Front wheel drive, non-turbo models - 18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All turbo models - 18 US gal. (68 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 6.8 US qts (6.4 liters) or 4.8 US qts (4.5 liters) on the V70 R.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 165 Fuel system, Electronic 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.
Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
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. The 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. 166 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
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/115 min reserve capacity.
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Subwoofer76, 173
Supplemental Restraint System4, 30
Suspension165
Switches in center console33
T
Tachometer29
Tailgate - locking/unlocking83
Tailgate wiper blade - replacing157
Temperature gauge29
Text window32
Three-way catalytic converters112
Timing belt149
Tire Pressure Monitoring System118
Tires114, 127
Tires - changing126
Tool bag76
Towing a trailer107
Towing eyelet105
Towing the car105, 106
Trailer towing107
Trailer weight - maximum162
Transmission - automatic94-99
Trip computer34
Trip odometer29
Turn signals39
U
Unlocking the tailgate83
Upholstery - cleaning145
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)160
Ventilation50
Ventilation hose, battery155
Volvo On Call167
Volumes (oils and fluids)164
W
Warning flashers42
Warning light - center30
Warning lights30, 31
Warranty146
Washer fluid reservoir150
Washer fluid solvent110
Washing the car143-145
Water repellent glass41
Water repellent glass - cleaning143
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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 150.
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 154.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 148.
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 152.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 154.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 88.
Tire pressure, see label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover.
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