2008 VOLVO V70 mirror

Storage compartment (for CDs, etc.) under armrest.
Includes cup holder for driver and passenger, 12 V socket and small storage compartment.
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (option)
Your Volvo retailer has lighters and ashtrays available as accessories.
Glove compartment
The owner's manual and maps can be kept here. There are also holders for pens and fuel cards. The glove
compartment can be locked manually with the key blade, see page 65
.
188 04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Passenger compartment convenience
Vanity mirror
The light comes on automatically when the cover is lifted.
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marks. For capacities and recommended fluid grade, see page 279.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle has no electrical current and must be towed,
it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep in mind that greater effort will be required to turn the steering
wheel.
CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering fluid reservoir clean when checking.
228 06 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 234
. The following bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician:
Dome lighting
Reading lights
Glove compartment lighting
Turn signals in the door mirror
Approach lighting in the door mirror
Brake/fog/taillights
Rear side parking lights
Active Bi -Xenon® and LED bulbs
WARNING
Active Bi -Xenon® headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these headlights, these bulbs should only
be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Turn off the lights and remove the remote key from the ignition before changing any bulbs.
Headlight housing
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Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 228.
1. Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so that the bulb housing comes loose.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Check that the bulb illuminates and press it back into the bulb housing.
234 06 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
Vanity mirror lighting
Removing the mirror glass
1. Insert a screwdriver underneath the lower edge, in the center, turn and carefully pry up the lug on the edge.
2. Insert the screwdriver underneath the edge on the left and right sides (by the black rubber sections), and pry
carefully so that the glass comes loose in the lower edge.
3. Carefully detach and lift aside the entire mirror glass and cover.
4. Replace the bulb.
Reinstalling the mirror glass
1. Press the three lugs at top edge of the mirror glass back into position.
2. Press the three lower lugs back into position.
Specification, bulbs
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carefully. Solvents or stain removers should not be used.
CAUTION
Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rubber components
Polishing chromed strips can wear away or damage the surface
Polishes containing abrasive substances should not be used
Automatic car wash
We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the first six months (because the paint will
not have hardened sufficiently).
An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your car, but it is worth remembering that it may not be as
thorough as when you yourself go over the car with sponge and water. Keeping the underbody clean is most important,
especially in the winter. Some automatic washers do not have facilities for washing the underbody.
CAUTION
Before driving into an automatic car wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to avoid damaging the windshield
wipers.
Make sure that side view mirrors, auxiliary lamps, etc, are secure, and that any antenna(s) are retracted or
removed. Otherwise there is risk of the machine dislodging them.
Chromed wheels : Clean chrome-plated wheels using the same detergents used for the body of the vehicle.
Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents can permanently stain chrome-plated wheels.
WARNING
When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes, including the parking brake, several
times in order to remove any moisture from the brake linings.
Engine cleaning agents should not be used when the engine is warm. This constitutes a fire risk.
Exterior lighting
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as headlights, fog lights, or
taillights. This is normal and the lights are designed to withstand moisture. Normally, condensation will dissipate after
the lights have been on for a short time.
267 06 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
Polishing and waxing
Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery, however, waxing may be beneficial.
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 compound.
After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
Several commercially available products contain both polish and wax.
Waxing alone does not substitute for polishing a dull surface.
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 against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should not be warmer than 113° F
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VOLVO V70
282 Index
12-volt sockets 188, 189
A
Accessory installation warning7
Active Bi -Xenon® headlights90
Active chassis system155
Active yaw control153
Adaptive cruise control158-161
Air conditioning132
Air distribution130
Air distribution table135
Air vents130
Airbags


disconnecting the front passenger's side 22-24
front19- 21
inflatable curtain27
side impact25
Alarm system 66-68
All Wheel Drive114
Anti-freeze194, 226
Anti-lock brake system115
warning light75
Approach lighting 54, 95
Audio system


audio functions 139
CD player/changer140, 141
menu control137
overview136
radio functions143
Sirius satellite radio145- 148
sound settings139
steering wheel keypad136
Auto brake (collision warning) 168
Auto-dim rearview mirror102
Automatic locking64
Automatic locking retractor33
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Automatic transmission
Geartronic113
general description112- 113
oil279
shiftlock override113
Axle weight 256
B
Battery


changing 238-239
maintenance238
remote control, replacing60
specifications280
warning symbols237
Black box 6, 220
Blind Spot Information System(BLIS)182-184
Blinkers (turn signals)93
Booster cushion, integrated45-47
Booster cushions41
Brake lights91
emergency brake lights91
Brake system


checking fluid level 227
emergency brake assistance116
fluid279
general information115
Hill Descent Control117, 118
warning light77
Bulbs


cargo area lighting 233
fog lights232
footwell lighting233
headlights228- 230
introduction228
license plate lights233
side marker lights231
specifications234
taillight232
vanity mirror234
C
Capacity weight 256
Cargo area


changing bulbs 23
cover209
floor rails205
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hooks for securing loads205, 206
net210
steel grid208
Catalytic converter 200
CD player/changer140-141
Central locking system, introduction52
Chains259
Chassis system155
Check engine light75
Child restraint systems34-35
booster cushions41
convertible seats38- 40
infant seats36- 37
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors42
top tether anchors43
Child restraints, recalls and registration 44
Child safety31-33
booster cushions41
child restraint systems34- 35
convertible seats38- 40
infant seats36- 37
Child safety locks48
Climate system


air distribution 130
air distribution table135
air vents130
defroster133
Interior Air Quality System129
introduction128
passenger compartment filter129
refrigerant128
Clock, setting 79
Cold weather driving194
Collision warning system168, 170
Compass in rearview mirror151
Conserving electrical current193
Convertible seats38-40
Coolant226, 279
Cooling system, general information193
Courtesy lighting93-94
Crash mode30
Cruise control156-157
adaptive158- 161
Curb weight256
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Current, conserving193
D
Defroster133
Detachable key blade57-58
Dimensions


V70 272
XC70273
Direction indicators 93
Disconnecting the front passenger's airbag22-24
Distance Alert165
Dome lighting93-94
Door mirrors101
Driver Alert system173
Driver distraction warning7
Driving economically192
Driving in cold weather194
Driving through water193
E
ECC131-133
Economical driving192
Electric parking brake119
Electrically operated tailgate203
Electronic Climate Control131-133
air distribution table135
Interior Air Quality System133
ventilated seats131
Emergency brake lights 91
Emergency locking retractor33
Emergency starting111
Emergency towing216-217
Emission inspection readiness222
Engine


overheating 77
specifications275
starting110
starting with keyless drive110
Engine compartment overview 223
Engine oil


checking 224
low pressure warning light76
specifications276
volumes278
Environment 9
Eyelets for anchoring loads205
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