2006 VOLVO XC70 brake

General information
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize
yourself with the new-engine oil consumption information on page
160. You should also be familiar with the information in chapters
one, two and four of this manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely
useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first
time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For
this reason, it should be kept in the car for ready access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating
that country’s applicable safety and exhaust emission requirements.
In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these
requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may
render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S.,
Canada and other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this
manual are based on the latest product information available at the
time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped
differently, depending on special legal requirements and that
optional equipment described in this manual may not be available in
all markets.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to
change specifications or design, without notice and without
incurring obligation.
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Shiftlock
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark
position. To release the selector from this position, turn the ignition key
to position II (or start the engine), 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
vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The
brake pedal will pulsate several times 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 35) 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 relocks.
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
(“Check Engine” light) may indicate a fault.
WARNING! If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage
may affect your vehicle's driveability and safety.

Volvo and the environment
In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional
gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, Volvo is actively looking
at advanced technology alternative-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:
•Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown de-
creased fuel economy with improperly inflated tires
•Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and
Service Records Information booklet.
•Drive at a constant speed
•See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if
the check engine (malfunction indicator) lamp
illuminates, or stays on
after the vehicle has started
•Properly dispose of any vehicle related waste such as used motor oil,
used batteries, brake pads, etc.
•When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of
which have systematically been adapted to the environment
PremAir®
On the surface of the radiator in the engine compartment, there is a special
coating called PremAir®. PremAir® works as a catalytic converter,
converting most of the ozone passing through the radiator into oxygen,
thereby reducing harmful ground-level ozone.
PremAir is a registered trademark of Engelhard Corporation.
Volvo is committed to the well being of our customers. As a natural
part of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we all
live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in
reducing our environmental impact.
Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which
means 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
chemicals including freons, lead chromates, naphtanates, asbestos,
mercury and cadmium; and reduced the amount 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 manufac-
turer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning system for
all models as far back as the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic
engine controls, refined purification systems and cleaner fuels are
bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next
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 con-
trolled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling
manuals, indicating the weight and material 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 for recycling.

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
SRS warning light
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engine has started or if it illuminates while
you are driving, have the vehicle inspected
by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician as soon as possible.
•Never try to repair any component or part
of the SRS yourself. Any interference in
the system could cause malfunction and
serious injury. All work on these systems
should be performed by an authorized
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minutes and disconnect the battery
•Wait at least one minute.
•Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to
position II.
•Press firmly on the brake pedal.
•Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the
(N)eutral position.

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Chapter 2 - Instruments, switches and controls
Interior 24
Exterior 25
Instruments 26
Instrument panel 27
Indicator and warning lights 28
Text information window 30
Switches in the center console 31
Trip computer 32
Cruise control 33
Lighting panel 35
Steering wheel adjustment/lock, Ignition switch 36
Left-side steering wheel lever 37
Right-side steering wheel lever 38
Tailgate wipers/washers, Water repellent glass 39
Warning flashers, heated mirrors/rear window, heated front seats 40
Parking brake, auxiliary socket/ashtrays 41
Electrically operated windows 42
Rearview/sideview mirrors 43
Power moonroof 44
Sun visor 45

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Indicator and warning lights
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When the ignition key is turned, all of the warning lights in the lower
right-hand side of the instrument panel should go on to test the function
of the bulbs. If a light does not go off after the engine has started, thesystem indicated should be inspected.
NOTE: The parking brake reminder light will not go off until the
parking brake has been fully released.
Warning lamp in the
center of the instrument
panel
This lamp lights up red or yellow depending
on the severity of the fault that has been
detected.
Red symbol - Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible in a suitable location and read the
message shown in the text window. The
symbol and accompanying text will remain on
until the fault has been corrected.
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CHECK
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Malfunction indicator lamp
On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII): As you
drive, a computer called “OBDII” monitors
your car’s engine, transmission, electrical and
emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE
light will light up if the computer senses a
condition that potentially may need correcting.
When this happens, please have your car
checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as
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Volvo cars in North America do not have an ashtray in the front seat as
standard equipment. If you want to have an ashtray in the front seat,
please contact your Volvo retailer.
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•Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hills,
also turn the front wheels toward the curb.
•The indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the
parking brake is applied only slightly. Be sure to pull the lever up
sufficiently.
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WARNING!
•Because the driver's seat can be adjusted
with the ignition off, children should
never be left unattended in the car.
•Movement of the seat can be STOPPED
at any time by pressing any button on the
power seat control panel.
•Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the brake
pedal can be depressed fully. In addition,
position the seat as far rearward as
comfort and control allow.
•The seat rails on the floor must not be
obstructed in any way when the seat is in
motion.