2009 VOLVO XC70 check transmission fluid

05 During your tripDriving recommendations
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Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:•
Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•
Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage
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Have the transmission oil level checked.
•
Check condition of drive belts.
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Check state of the battery's charge.
•
Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•
The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•
Check all lights, including high beams.
•
Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•
Have a word with a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician if you intend to
drive in countries where it may be difficult
to obtain the correct fuel.
•
Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
Cold weather precautionsIf you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:•
Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture
will reduce freeze protection. This gives
protection against freezing down to
–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled" anti-
freeze is not approved by Volvo. Different
types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
•
Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
•
Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
helps prevent the formation of condensa-
tion in the tank. In addition, in extremely
cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to
add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
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The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, par-
ticularly the synthetic type, is recom-
mended. Be sure to use good quality oil but
do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving
or in warm weather, see page 272 for more
information on engine oil.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance inter-
vals except at owner request and at addi-
tional charge.•
The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-
ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•
Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving, see
page 253.
•
To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze. This is important since dirt is
often splashed on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of
the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer
Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down
to 14 °F (–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and
4 parts water Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 3 parts water Down to
0 °F (–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and

07 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets........................................ 190AAccessory installation warning.................... 9
Active Bi-Xenon headlights........................ 86
Active chassis system.............................157
Active yaw control................................... 155
Adaptive cruise control....166, 167, 168, 169
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................23, 24
front..........................................19, 20, 21
inflatable curtain................................... 29
side impact........................................... 27
Air conditioning........................................ 127
Air distribution.......................................... 125
Air distribution table................................. 130
Air vents................................................... 125
All Wheel Drive......................................... 109
Anti-freeze.......................................196, 222Anti-lock brake system............................ 110
warning light......................................... 72
Approach lighting................................. 54, 89
Audio system
audio functions................................... 134
CD player/changer...................... 135, 136
menu control....................................... 132
overview.............................................. 131
radio functions.................................... 137
Rear seat entertainment (option)........ 149
Sirius satellite radio............138, 140, 141
sound settings.................................... 134
steering wheel keypad........................ 131
USB/iPOD connector.......................... 132
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 97
Automatic locking retractor....................... 34
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 108
general description..................... 107, 108
oil........................................................ 274
shiftlock override................................ 108
Axle weight.............................................. 251
BBattery
changing..................................... 233, 234
maintenance....................................... 233
remote control, replacing..................... 57
specifications...................................... 275
warning symbols................................. 233
Black box.............................................8, 216
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS).......................................184, 185, 186
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 45
Booster cushions....................................... 41
Brake lights................................................ 86
emergency brake lights........................ 86
Brake system
checking fluid level.............................222
emergency brake assistance.............. 111
fluid.....................................................274
general information............................. 110
Hill Descent Control............................ 112
warning light......................................... 74
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 229
footwell lighting................................... 229
headlights...........................224, 225, 226

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EECC.......................................... 126, 127, 128
Economical driving..................................194
Electric parking brake.............................. 114
Electronic Climate Control.......126, 127, 128
air distribution table............................ 130
Interior Air Quality System.................. 128
ventilated seats................................... 126
Emergency brake lights............................. 86
Emergency locking retractor...................... 34
Emergency starting.................................. 105
Emergency towing...........................212, 213
Emission inspection readiness................ 217
Engine
overheating........................................... 75
specifications...................................... 272
starting................................................ 103
starting with keyless drive.................. 104
Engine compartment overview................ 219
Engine oil
checking............................................. 220
low pressure warning light.................... 73
specifications...................................... 273
volumes.............................................. 274Environment............................................... 10
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 203
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 216
Floor rails................................................. 204
Fluid specifications.................................. 274
Fog lights
front...................................................... 73
front, changing bulbs.......................... 228
front/rear...............................................86
Four C (active chassis system)................157
Front airbags.................................. 19, 20, 21
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 23, 24
Front fog lights..................................... 73, 86
changing bulbs................................... 228
Front park assist..............................181, 183
Front seats........................................... 79, 80
heated................................................. 126
Fuel filler cap............................................ 200
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 200
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73Fuel requirements............................198, 199
Fuel tank volume...................................... 274
Fuses...............................236, 237, 240, 242
GGasoline requirements............................. 199
Gas tank volume...................................... 274
Gauges...................................................... 71
Geartronic................................................ 108
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 108
Generator warning light............................. 74
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 250
Grocery bag holder.................................. 205
Gross vehicle weight............................... 251HHands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 143
Hazard warning flashers............................ 87