2007 VOLVO XC70 lock

2007 Volvo XC70
WARNING!
l The jack must correctly engage the bar in the jack attachment. The vehic\
le's weight must not rest
on the jack attachment. See illustration " Positioning the jack" on the \
previous page.
l Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
l Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a vehicle support\
ed by a jack.
l Use the jack intended for the vehicle when replacing a wheel. For any ot\
her job, use stands to
support the side of the vehicle being worked on.
l Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the (P)ark positi\
on (or reverse on manual
transmissions).
l Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks or larg\
e stones.
l The jack should be kept well-greased.



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CAUTION!
During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be closer \
to the vehicle than 13" (30
cm). Do not spray into the locks.
When washing or steam cleaning the engine, avoid spraying water or steam\
directly on the electrical
components or toward the rear side of the engine.
Special moonroof cautions:
l Always close the moonroof and sun shade before washing your vehicle.
l Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the moonroof.
l Never use wax on the rubber seals around the moonroof.
l After cleaning the engine, the spark plug wells should be inspected for \
water and blown dry if
necessary.
Suitable detergents: Special vehicle washing detergents should be used. A suitable mixture i\
s about 2.5
fl. oz. (8.5 cl) of detergent to 2.6 US gal. (10 liters) of warm wat\
er. After washing with a detergent the
vehicle should be well rinsed with clean water.
Exterior plastic components
Cleaning exterior plastic components should be done with a cleaning agen\
t specially designed for this
purpose. Solvents or stain removers should not be used. Consult your Vol\
vo retailer.
NOTE: When washing the vehicle, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes \
in the doors and sills.
WARNING!
When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the bra\
kes several times in order to
remove any moisture from the brake linings. Engine cleaning agents shoul\
d not be used when the
engine is warm. This constitutes a fire risk.
pg. 179 Vehicle care
Washing and cleaning the car
Automatic washing - simple and quick
l We do NOT recommend washing your vehicle in an automatic wash during the\
first six months
(because the paint will not have hardened sufficiently).
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WARNING!
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the v\
ehicle
cools.
pg. 189 Maintenance and servicing
Hood and engine compartment
Opening the hood
- Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the \
hood lock.
- Lift the hood slightly.
- Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood \
(at the center) and lift.
WARNING!
Check that the hood locks properly when
closed!
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Replacing the battery
- Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
- Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before discon\
necting the battery so that all
information in the vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the cont\
rol modules.
- Remove the bolts on the retaining bracket over the battery and lift ou\
t the bracket.
- Fold up the plastic cover over the negative (ground) battery termina\
l. or unscrew the cover over the
battery.
- Disconnect the negative cable.
- Lift off the plastic cover if necessary and disconnect the positive ca\
ble.
- Pull the ventilation hose from the battery.
- Lift out the old battery.
Installing a new battery
- Put a new battery into place.
- Put the lower retaining bracket in place and retighten the bolt.
- Reconnect the positive cable.
- Press the cover for the positive battery terminal into place and fold \
down the lid of the plastic cover.
- Connect the negative (ground) cable and fold down the plastic cover \
if applicable.
- Be sure that the ventilation hose is securely connected to the battery\
and that the other end of the hose
is properly routed through the ventilation opening in the floor of the b\
attery compartment (see the
illustration).
- Reinstall the retaining bracket over the battery and retighten the nut\
s.
WARNING!
Ventilation hose:
l The battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Th\
e battery is fitted with a
ventilation hose which vents hydrogen gas out of the battery compartment\
through a ventilation
opening in the bottom of this compartment. If the battery must be replac\
ed, it is essential that the
ventilation hose is properly connected to the battery and that it is rou\
ted through the ventilation
opening provided (see illustration).
l Be sure the ventilation hose is free of debris.
l Only use replacement batteries equipped with a ventilation hose. Consult\
your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: After the battery has been disconnected or replaced, lock and unlock th\
e vehicle with the central
locking system's remote control to reactivate such features as the power\
windows, moonroof, courtesy
lighting, etc.
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Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove the cover to access the bulb assembly.
- Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out.
- Disconnect the wiring connector by pressing the lock tab out and pulli\
ng.
- Twist the bulb counterclockwise, and pull it out of the holder.
pg. 200 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
Installing the new bulb:
- Connect the wiring connector to the new bulb until it clicks into plac\
e.
- Insert the bulb into the headlight housing and turn it until it is sec\
urely in place.
- Press the cover back into place.
Parking light
(Halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove the plastic cover of the low beam headlight assembly. Pull out \
the parking light holder.
- Pull the bulb out of the holder.
Installing the new bulb:
- Press a new bulb into the holder.
- Reinsert the bulb and holder into place.
- Reinstall the plastic cover.
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Turn signal, driver's side
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Pull out the bulb holder by twisting it counterclockwise.
- Remove the bulb from the holder by pressing it in and turning it count\
erclockwise.
Installing the new bulb:
- Insert the new bulb into the holder by pressing it in and turning it c\
lockwise.
- Reinsert the bulb holder in the headlight housing and twist it clockwi\
se until it seats properly.
Turn signal, passenger's side
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Remove radiator pipe (1) from the box.
- Remove filler pipe screw (2).
- Pull the filler pipe (3) straight up.
- Remove vent hose (4) from filler pipe.
Installing the new bulb:
- Replace the bulb (same procedure as the driver's side bulb).
- Ensure that the seal between the washer fluid reservoir and the filler\
pipe is correctly positioned.
- Press the filler pipe (3) back into position.
- Press the vent hose (4) into place on the filler pipe.
- Reinstall and tighten the filler pipe screw (2).
- Reinstall the radiator pipe to the box (1).
pg. 202 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
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Side marker light
- Turn the lamp holder counterclockwise and pull it out.
- Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one.
- Reinsert the lamp holder and turn it clockwise until it seats properly\
.
Front fog lights (option)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0. \
- Turn the bulb holder slightly counterclockwise.
- Pull out and remove the bulb.
Installing the new bulb:
- Insert the new bulb (it can only be inserted in one position).
- Reinsert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise. "TOP" must be upward. \
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pg. 203 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs in the tail light cluster
All bulbs in the tail light cluster can be replaced from inside the carg\
o area.
1. Turn signal
2. Brake light
3. Parking light
4. Fog light (left side only)
5. Backup light
To replace a bulb
- Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to position 0.
- Open the access panel.
- Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
- Press the bulb inward, twist it counterclockwise and extract it.
- Fit a new bulb.
- Fit the bulb holder in place and twist it clockwise.
- Refit the sound insulation and put the access panel back in place.
NOTE: If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information \
display after the bulb has
been replaced, consult an authorized Volvo retailer.
Replacing turn signal and brake light bulbs
- Switch off all lights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Using a screwdriver, carefully pry off the speaker grille.
- Pull out the red tab in the speaker.
- Then press on the black pin above the extracted red tab and twist out \
the speaker.
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