2007 VOLVO XC70 battery

2007 Volvo XC70
Battery maintenance
The battery in your vehicle is located under the floor of the trunk.
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc. all a\
ffect 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 (A)
2. 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. Route ventilation hose
through opening in floor (see
page 197)
l Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running, for example whe\
n changing the battery.
l The battery should be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charg\
er is used directly on the
battery.
l However, if the battery is being charged via the connecting points in th\
e engine compartment (see
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page 197), the battery must be connected.
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 h\
ands after handling.
1. More frequently in warm climates.
2. The level indicator inside the battery could be designed in various w\
ays. See illustrations.
pg. 196 Maintenance and servicing
Battery
WARNING!
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 water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
NOTE: Used batteries should be properly disposed of at a recycling station or\
similar facility, or taken
to your Volvo retailer.
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pg. 197 Maintenance and servicing
Battery
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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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WARNING!
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by \
these headlights, these bulbs
should only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician.
pg. 222 Specifications
Electrical system
12-volt system with voltage controlled generator. Single wire system in \
which the chassis and engine
block are used as conductors, grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Voltage: 12 V
Cold start capacity (CCA): 600 A
Reserve capacity (RC): 115 min
Capacity (Ah): 70
If you must replace your battery, be sure to replace it with a battery o\
f the same cold start capacity and
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reserve capacity as the original (See the decal on the battery).
WARNING!
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special \
safety precautions must be
followed to prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
l Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
l Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engin\
e is running. This may
result in unintended movements and body injury.
pg. 223 Specifications
Engine specifications

1. Automatic transmission: 220 kW at 100 rps, 300 hp at 6000 rpm.
2. Automatic transmission: 350Nm at 32-100 rps, 258 ft. lbs at 1850-6000\
rpm.
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Turbocharged engines employ a turbo-compressor to force air into the eng\
ine inlet manifold and a
charge air cooler to cool the compressed inlet air. The resulting increa\
se in air flow raises pressure in the
intake manifold and increases engine power over that developed by the no\
rmally-aspirated engine. The
charge air cooler (which resembles a radiator) is located between the \
turbo-compressor and inlet
manifold.
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
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CAUTION!
The optional supplementary amplifier (HU-850) may be mounted under the\
front passenger's seat. If
the floor of the vehicle has become soaked for any reason, do not turn o\
n the radio. This would cause
damage to the amplifier. Contact a Volvo retailer.
Low battery voltage
If the level of battery voltage is low, a message will be displayed. The\
vehicle's energy conservation
function may switch off the audio system. Recharge the battery by starti\
ng the engine.
pg. 243 Audio
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® is an advanced system that can be programmed to learn the c\
odes of three different remote
controlled-devices (e.g., garage door openers, remote lighting, entry d\
oor lock). HomeLink®'s sun visor-
mounted transceiver, powered by your vehicle's electrical system, may th\
en be used in place of your
hand-held remote controls.
NOTE: For your security, the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is designed t\
o not function if you lock
your vehicle from the outside.
Programming the transceiver
- The ignition switch must be turned to the "accessory" position (II) \
before programming the
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.
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Index

pg. 247-250 Index
A
A/C (air conditioning)
77-82
ABS
2, 49, 137
Accessory installation (special warnings)
6
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (ABL)
55
Air conditioning
77-82
Air distribution
75, 78
Air quality sensor
79
Air vents
75
Alarm
116
All Wheel Drive
134
All Wheel Drive -towing
143
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
2, 49
Audio system
226
AUTO (climate control)
77
Automatic transmission
130
Automatic transmission - kickdown
131
Automatic transmission - Sport mode
133
Average speed
61
AWD
134
B
Battery
187, 195
replacing
197
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