2007 VOLVO XC70 ECU

2007 Volvo XC70
CAUTION!
Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air c\
onditioning lines.
It is equally important not to use sling-type equipment at the rear or a\
pply lifting equipment inside the
rear wheels; serious damage to the rear axle may result.
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets mu\
st not be used to secure the
vehicle on the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
WARNING!
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow\

truck.
pg. 144 Starting and driving
Jump starting
Jump starting
Follow these instructions to jump start your vehicle's dead battery or t\
o jump start another vehicle's dead
battery using your vehicle. Although your vehicle's battery is located u\
nder the floor of the cargo area,
jumper cables should be connected in the engine compartment, to the points shown in the illustrations.
If the 12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in another vehicle, check\
that the vehicles are not touching
to prevent premature completion of a circuit. Be sure to follow jump sta\
rting instructions provided for
the other vehicle.
To jump start your vehicle
- Switch off the ignition.
- First connect the auxiliary battery positive (+) terminal (1) to t\
he positive (+) terminal in your vehicle's
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assembly.
- Slide the ball holder into the hitch assembly.
- Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly. \
- Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly/ball holder.
- Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt.
Removing the ball holder
- Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt\
out of the ball holder/hitch
assembly.
- Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly.
A cover for the hitch assembly can be purchased from your Volvo retailer\
.
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Load carriers (accessory)
Load carriers
Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following \
points when in use:
l To avoid damaging your vehicle and to achieve maximum safety when drivin\
g, we recommend using
the load carriers that Volvo has developed especially for your vehicle. \
l Volvo-approved removable roof racks are designed to carry the maximum al\
lowable roof load for this
vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg). For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the manufac\
turer's weight limits for the rack.
l Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weigh limits and never exceed the m\
aximum rated roof load of
220 lbs (100 kg).
l Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads evenly.
l Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the load.
l Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate tie-down equipment.
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l Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured.\

l Remember that the vehicle's center of gravity and handling change when y\
ou carry a load on the roof.
l The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel consumption will increase with th\
e size of the load.
l Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.
Attaching load carriers
The attachment brackets for the load carriers are located under the roof\
molding.
- Make sure that the load carriers are placed in the right direction. Se\
e the mark on the decal under the
cover.
- Press the guide lugs into the holes (1).
- Carefully lower the opposite side of the load carrier to the roof.
- Loosen the tightening wheel slightly. Slide the hook on the load carri\
er attachment into the attachment
bracket under the roof molding.
- Turn the tightening wheel to secure the load carrier in the attachment\
bracket.
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Load carriers (accessory)
- Repeat this procedure for the other load carrier attachments.
- Check that the hooks on all four load carrier attachments are securely\
tightened in the respective
attachment brackets on the roof of the vehicle.
- Press down the covers.
Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured.\

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The spare tire, jack and tool bag are located under the floor of the car\
go space. To access the spare tire:
- Remove the rear hinged floor panel by raising it approx. 6 inches (15\
cm) and then pulling it
backwards out of the cargo area.
- Unscrew and remove the accessory plastic floor tray (if fitted).
- Unstrap and lift out the jack and tool bag.
- Unscrew the securing bracket and remove the spare tire from the storag\
e well.
- When putting the tire back into the well, perform these steps in rever\
se order. Make sure the spare tire,
jack and tool bag are properly secured.
WARNING!
Make sure that the spare tire, jack and tool bag are properly secured wi\
th the securing bracket and
strap to help keep these components in place in the event of a sudden st\
op.
pg. 173 Wheels and tires
Temporary spare
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Spare tire, tool bag, jack - vehicles with subwoofer (option)
The spare tire, jack and tool bag are located under the floor of the car\
go space in a compartment in front
of the spare tire. To access the spare tire:
- Remove the rear hinged floor panel by raising it approx. 6 inches (15\
cm) and then pulling it rearward
out of the cargo area.
- Raise the other floor panel to upright position and lock it there.
- Remove the mat.
- Loosen the wheel and turn the clip 90°.
- Lift the subwoofer inward-upward with both hands and tilt it leftward.\

- Unstrap and lift out the jack and tool bag.
- Unscrew the securing bracket and remove the spare tire from the storag\
e well.
- When putting the tire and subwoofer back into place, perform these ste\
ps in reverse order. Make sure
the spare tire, jack, tool bag and subwoofer are properly secured.
WARNING!
Make sure that the spare tire, jack and tool bag are properly secured wi\
th the securing bracket and
strap to help keep these components in place in the event of a sudden st\
op.
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Changing wheels
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Changing wheels
The spare wheel is located under the rear hatch in the cargo area floor.\
The jack and crank are secured in
the wheel recess (see
pages 171 and 173).
There are two jack attachment points on each side of the vehicle (see i\
llustration on next page).
To change a wheel:
- Engage the parking brake.
- Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic transmission) or revers\
e (manual transmission).
- Remove the wheel cap (where applicable) using the lug wrench in the \
tool bag.
- With the vehicle still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the\
wheel bolts 1/2 - 1 turn by
exerting downward pressure. Turn the bolts counterclockwise to loosen.
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l An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your vehicle, but i\
t is worth remembering that
it may not be as thorough as when you yourself go over the vehicle with \
sponge and water. Keeping the
underbody clean is most important, especially in the winter. Some automa\
tic washers do not have
facilities for washing the underbody.
l Before driving into an automatic car wash, make sure that side view mirr\
ors, auxiliary lamps, etc, are
secure, and that any antenna(s) are retracted or removed. Otherwise th\
ere is risk of the machine
dislodging them.
Exterior lighting
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterio\
r lights such as headlights, fog
lights, or tail lights. This is normal and the lights are designed to wi\
thstand moisture. Normally,
condensation will dissipate after the lights have been on for a short ti\
me.
Polishing and waxing
l Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery\
, however, waxing may be
beneficial.
l Before applying polish or wax the vehicle must be washed and dried. Tar \
spots can be removed with
kerosene or tar remover. Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing comp\
ound.
l After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
l Several commercially available products contain both polish and wax.
l Waxing alone does not substitute for polishing a dull surface.
l A wide range of polymer-based waxes can be purchased today. These waxes \
are easy to use and
produce a long-lasting, high-gloss finish that protects the bodywork aga\
inst oxidation, road dirt and
fading.
l Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct sunlight (the surface of th\
e vehicle should not be warmer
than 113° F (45° C).
CAUTION!
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-life or durable paint protectio\
n coatings, some of which
may claim to prevent pitting, fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings hav\
e not been tested by Volvo for
compatibility with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of them may cause the\
clear coat to soften, crack,
or cloud. Damage caused by application of paint protection coatings may \
not be covered under your
vehicle's paint warranty.
Side windows with the water repellent glass coating-option
l Do not apply wax, degreasing agents, etc to this glass. This could damag\
e the coating.
l Clean the glass surface with care to avoid scratching.
l Use only suitable plastic scrapers to remove ice or snow from the window\
s.
NOTE: The water repellent coating is subject to natural wear.
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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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