2009 VOLVO XC70 wheel

06 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
06``261 Washing the car
WARNING
Be sure that the compressor is not con-
nected to a 12-volt socket while replacing
the container.The following points should be kept in mind
when washing and cleaning the car:•
The car should be washed at regular inter-
vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots
adhere to the paint and may cause dam-
age. To help prevent corrosion, it is partic-
ularly important to wash the car frequently
in the wintertime.
•
Avoid washing your car in direct sunlight.
Doing so may cause detergents and wax
to dry out and become abrasive. To avoid
scratching, use lukewarm water to soften
the dirt before you wash with a soft
sponge, and plenty of sudsy water.
•
Bird droppings: Remove from paintwork
as soon as possible. Otherwise the finish
may be permanently damaged.
•
A detergent can be used to facilitate the
softening of dirt and oil.
•
A water-soluble grease solvent may be
used in cases of sticky dirt. However, use
a wash place equipped with a drainage
separator.
•
Dry the car with a clean chamois and
remember to clean the drain holes in the
doors and rocker panels.
•
Tar spots can be removed with kerosene
or tar remover after the car has been
washed.
•
A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapy
water can be used to clean the wiper
blades. Frequent cleaning of the wind-
shield and wiper blades improves visibility
considerably and also helps prolong the
service life of the wiper blades.
•
Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheel
housings, fenders, etc).
•
In areas of high industrial fallout, more fre-
quent washing is recommended.
•
After cleaning the engine, the spark plug
wells should be inspected for water and
blown dry if necessary.NOTE
When washing the car, remember to remove
dirt from the drain holes in the doors and
sills.
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.
•
Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights can
reduce lighting capacity considerably.
Clean the headlights regularly, for
example when refueling.
•
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. Spe-
cial moonroof cautions:
•
Always close the moonroof and sun
shade before washing your vehicle.
•
Never use abrasive cleaning agents on
the moonroof.
•
Never use wax on the rubber seals
around the moonroof.
Exterior componentsVolvo recommends the use of special cleaning
products, available at your Volvo retailer, for
cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or ornamental
components such as chromed strips on the
exterior of your vehicle. The instructions for
using these products should be followed care-
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fully. Solvents or stain removers should not be
used.
CAUTION
•
Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub-
ber components
•
Polishing chromed strips can wear
away or damage the surface
•
Polishes containing abrasive sub-
stances 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 thor-
ough as when you yourself go over the car
with sponge and water. Keeping the under-
body clean is most important, especially in
the winter. Some automatic washers do
not have facilities for washing the under-
body.
CAUTION
•
Before driving into an automatic car
wash, turn off the optional rain sensor
to avoid damaging the windshield wip-
ers.
•
Make sure that side view mirrors, auxil-
iary 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 deter-
gents 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 lightingCondensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such asheadlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is nor-
mal and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-
pate after the lights have been on for a short
time.
Polishing and waxing•
Normally, polishing is not required during
the first year after delivery, however, wax-
ing 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 pol-
ishing 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 (45 °C).
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Dimensions–V70
G017404
Position
Dimension
in (mm)
A
Wheelbase
110.9 (2816)
B
Length
189.9 (4823)
C
Load length, floor, seatback down
73.9 (1878)
D
Load length, floor
42.9 (1089)
E
Height
60.9 (1547)
F
Track, front
62.5 (1588)
G
Track, rear
62.4 (1586)
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Dimensions-XC70
G017405
Position
Dimension
in (mm)
A
Wheelbase
110.8 (2815)
B
Length
190.5 (4838)
C
Load length, floor, seatback down
73.9 (1878)
D
Load length, floor
42.9 (1089)
E
Height
63.1 (1604)
F
Track, front
63.1 (1604)
G
Track, rear
61.8 (1570)
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07 Index
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277
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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283
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................32
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 52
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 207
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 84
horn....................................................... 84
keypad.................................. 84, 120, 131
Stone chips, touching up......................... 264
Storage spaces........................................ 188
Studded tires........................................... 253
Sunroof (moonroof).............................. 98, 99
Supplemental restraint system.................. 18
warning light......................................... 74TTailgate
driving with it open.............................194
power operated.................................. 202
wiper/washer........................................ 92
Tailgate wipers......................................... 232
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 228Telephone (cellular), hands-free connec-
tion (Cell phone, hands-free connection). 143
Temporary spare tire...............................254
Three-way catalytic converter................. 200
Tire designations.....................................249
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....259, 260
indicator light........................................ 73
Tires
age...................................................... 245
changing from summer to winter........ 254
glossary of terms................................ 250
improving economy............................ 245
inflation pressure........................ 246, 247
inflation pressure tables.............248, 249
snow...................................................253
spare................................................... 254
specifications...................................... 247
storing................................................. 244
studded............................................... 253
tire pressure monitoring system......... 259
uniform tire quality grading................. 252
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 43
Touching up paint.................................... 264
Towing a trailer................................210, 211
trailer hitch.......................................... 211Towing the vehicle........................... 212, 213
Traction control........................................ 155
Trailer towing...................................210, 211
trailer hitch.......................................... 211
Transmission
general description..................... 107, 108
oil........................................................ 274
shiftlock override................................ 108
Tread wear indicator................................ 244
Trip computer.......................................... 152
Trip odometers.......................................... 76
Trips, long distance................................. 195
Turn signals
changing bulbs................................... 227
indicator lights................................73, 88
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 45
UUniform Tire Quality Grading................... 252
Unlocking the vehicle................................. 54
Upholstery care....................................... 263
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VVanity mirror............................................. 190
changing bulbs................................... 230
Vehicle dimensions
V70...................................................... 268
XC70................................................... 270
Vehicle Event Data............................... 8, 216
Vehicle loading................................. 202, 251
roof loads............................................ 206
Vehicle maintenance................................ 216
performed by the owner.....................217
Vehicle weights........................................ 271
Ventilated seats....................................... 126
Volvo and the environment........................ 10
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 29
Volvo maintenance..................................216
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 276
Volvo programs........................................ 276WWarning flashers, hazard........................... 87
Warning lights................................ 71, 72, 73Warning symbol......................................... 75
Warning system, collision........................ 160
Warranties................................................ 216
Washer fluid..................................... 232, 274
Washers
headlight............................................... 92
windshield............................................. 91
Water, driving through............................. 195
Waxing..................................................... 263
Weights.................................................... 271
Wheels
changing..................................... 255, 256
storing................................................. 244
Wheels and tires, introduction................. 244
Whiplash Protection System..................... 30
Windows
power.............................................. 94, 95
Windshield
rain sensor............................................ 91
washers................................................ 92
wipers/washers..................................... 91
Windshield washer fluid................... 232, 274
Windshield wipers.................................... 231Wiper blades
replacing tailgate wiper...................... 232
replacing windshield wipers............... 231
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