2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
196 09 Maintenance and servicing
Battery
Battery maintenance
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Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc., all \
affect the service life and function of
the battery. In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep t\
he following in mind:
l Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery every 24 months or eve\
ry 15,0001 miles (24,000 km),
whichever is sooner. The fluid should be at the level shown in the illus\
trations above (A). Do not overfill.
l Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect\
the level.
l If necessary, add distilled water. The level should never be above the i\
ndicator (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 or the cover 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, or when the key\
is in the ignition. This could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
l The battery should be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charg\
er is used directly on the
battery.
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1More frequently in warm climates.
WARNING
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 hand\
s after handling.
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Battery
Battery symbols
Battery replacement
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Removing the battery
1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before disco\
nnecting the battery so that all
information in the vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the cont\
rol modules.
3. Remove the cover over the battery.
4. Disconnect the battery negative (ground) cable.
5. Disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the front side of the battery box with a screwdriver.
7. Release the clamp holding the battery.
8. Lift out the battery.
Installing a new battery
1. Put the battery in place in the engine compartment.
2. Install the battery's retaining clamp.
3. Reinstall the front side of the battery box.
4. Connect the positive cable.
5. Connect the ground cable.
6. Reinstall the cover over the battery.
NOTE
Used batteries should be properly disposed of at a recycling station or \
similar facility, or taken to your
Volvo retailer.
WARNING
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l Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
l Do not smoke near the battery.
l Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to cont\
act eyes, skin, fabrics or painted
surfaces. If contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately with wa\
ter. Obtain medical help
immediately if eyes are affected.
198 09 Maintenance and servicing
Bulbs
Bulbs used in the car
NOTE
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l Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from y\
our fingers vaporize in the
heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
l The optional Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. \
These bulbs should always
be disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer.
l Certain bulbs not listed here should only be replaced by an authorized V\
olvo service technician.
l Certain bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo s\
ervice technician:
- Courtesy (dome) lighting
- Reading lights
- Glove compartment lights
- Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors
- High-mounted brake lights
- Bi-Xenon headlights
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Replacing bulbs
Removing the headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing the high/\
low beam, parking light, turn
signal, and side marker bulbs. To lift out the housing:
1. Remove the key from the ignition and turn the headlight switch to pos\
ition 0.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the headlight housing's retaining pin (1)
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4. Pull the headlight housing to one side and then forward (2).
5. Disconnect the wiring connector.
6. Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoi\
d scratching the lens.
After the defective bulb has been replaced, reinsert the housing in the \
reverse order. Check that the
retaining pin is correctly inserted.
WARNING
Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these h\
eadlights, these bulbs should only
be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician.
Low beam bulb
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing.
3. Press the retaining clamps to the sides.
4. Release the bulb's retaining spring by pressing it to the right, and \
then moving it outward and
downward.
5. Pull out the bulb.
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6. Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb.
Installing a new bulb
1. Insert the new bulb. It can only be installed in one position.
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Replacing bulbs
2. Press the retaining spring upward and slightly to the left until it s\
naps into place.
3. Press the wiring connector onto the bulb.
4. Put the plastic cover in place.
5. Press the retaining clamps back into place.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing.
High beam bulb
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