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Battery
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that all information in the vehicle's electrical
system can be stored in the control modules.
Open the clips on the front cover and
remove the cover.
Release the rubber moulding so that the
rear cover is free.
Remove the rear cover by pulling it away.
Detach the black negative cable.
Detach the red positive cable
Detach the ventilation hose from the
battery
Loosen the screw holding the battery
clamp.
Move the battery to the side and lift it up.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Installation1. Lower the battery into the battery box.
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2. Move the battery inward and to the side
until it reaches the rear edge of the box.
3. Screw in the battery with the screw in the
clamp.
4. Connect the ventilation hose.
5. Connect the red positive cable.
6. Connect the black negative cable.
7. Press in the rear cover. (See Removal).
8. Reinstall the cold section moulding. (See
Removal).
9. Reinstall the front cover and secure it with
the clips. (See Removal).
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Wheels and tires
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Location of jack and tools
Spare wheelThe spare wheel (Temporary spare) is only
intended for temporary use. Replace the spare
wheel with a normal wheel as soon as possible.
The car's handling may be altered by the use
of the spare wheel. The correct tire pressure for
the spare wheel is stated in the tire pressure
tables on pages 247 and 247.
WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the
“Temporary Spare” tire other than as a tem-
porary replacement for a punctured tire. It
must be replaced as soon as possible by a
standard tire. Road holding and handling
may be affected with the “Temporary
Spare” in use.
CAUTION
The vehicle must never be driven with more
than one temporary spare wheel.
The spare wheel is located in the spare wheel
well with the rim side down. There are two foam
blocks, one under the spare wheel and one
over/inside. The upper one contains all tools.
The same bolt runs through to secure the spare
wheel and the foam blocks.
Taking out the spare wheel1. Fold the rear edge of the floor mat forward.
2. Open the floor hatch.
3. Undo the retaining bolt.
4. Lift out the foam block with tools.
5. Lift out the spare wheel.
The other two blocks can remain in the wheel
well.
After useThe foam block and spare wheel must be
replaced in the reverse order. Note the arrow
on the upper foam block. It should point for-
ward.
NOTE
If the floor hatch is not completely closed,
the private locking feature (see page 59) will
not function.
Removing the wheel cover
Changing a tire:1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Put the gear selector in P.
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WARNING
The bottle is equipped with a catch to keep
it securely in place and help prevent sealing
compound leakage. Once in place, the bot-
tle cannot be unscrewed. This must be done
by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
6. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s infla-
tion valve and screw the tire sealing sys-
tem’s hose connector onto the valve as
tightly as possible by hand.
7. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest
12-volt socket in the vehicle.
8. Start the vehicle’s engine.
WARNING
The vehicle´s engine should be running
when the tire sealing system is used to avoid
battery drain. Therefore, be sure the vehicle
is parked in a well ventilated place, or out-
doors, before using the system.
9. Start the tire sealing system’s compressor
by pressing the on/off switch to position I.
WARNING
•Never stand next to the tire being inflated
when the compressor is in operation.
•If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire,
switch off the compressor immediately.
•If there is visible damage to the sidewall
or the rim, the tire cannot be repaired.
The vehicle should not be driven if this
occurs. Contact a towing service or
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance if
applicable.
NOTE
The air pressure gauge will temporarily
show an increase in pressure to approxi-
mately 88 psi (6 bar) while the sealing com-
pound is being pumped into the tire. The
pressure should return to a normal level
after approximately 30 seconds.
10. Within seven minutes, inflate the tire to
between 22—44 psi (1.8—3.0 bar). Switch
off the compressor briefly to get a clear
reading from the pressure gauge.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for
more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid
overheating.
WARNING
If the pressure remains below 22 psi
(1.8 bar) after approximately seven minutes,
turn off the compressor. In this case, the
hole is too large to be sealed and the vehicle
should not be driven.
11. Switch off the compressor and disconnect
the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket.
12. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation
valve and reinstall the valve cap.
13. Immediately drive the vehicle for approxi-
mately 2 miles (3 km) at a maximum speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h) to distribute the seal-
ing compound in the tire.
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Vehicle care
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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 wipers.
•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 as
headlights, 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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introduction......................................... 222
license plate lights.............................. 227
side marker lights...............................225
specifications...................................... 228
taillight................................................ 226
C
Capacity weight....................................... 249
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 227
floor rails............................................. 202
hooks for securing loads.................... 202
steel grid............................................. 205
Cargo area cover..................................... 206
Cargo area net......................................... 206
Catalytic converter................................... 199
CD player/changer................................... 142
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 145
Central locking system, introduction......... 52
Chains...................................................... 251
Check engine light..................................... 72
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 45Child restraint systems.............................. 36
booster cushions.................................. 42
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 43
top tether anchors................................ 44
Child safety.......................................... 34, 35
booster cushions.................................. 42
child restraint systems.......................... 36
convertible seats.................................. 40
infant seats........................................... 38
Child safety locks...................................... 49
Climate system........................................ 128
air distribution............................. 125, 130
air vents.............................................. 125
Interior Air Quality System.................. 125
introduction......................................... 124
passenger compartment filter............ 124
refrigerant........................................... 124
Clock, setting............................................. 76
Cold weather driving................................ 194
Collision warning system......................... 159
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 153
Conserving electrical current................... 193
Convertible seats....................................... 40
Coolant............................................220, 277Cooling system, general information....... 193
Courtesy lighting........................................ 89
Crash mode............................................... 33
Cruise control..................................157, 158
adaptive.............................................. 165
Curb weight............................................. 249
Current, conserving................................. 193
D
Defroster.................................................. 128
Detachable key blade..........................57, 59
Dimensions
V70...................................................... 270
XC70................................................... 272
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 24, 25
Dome lighting............................................. 89
Door mirrors............................................... 96
Driver distraction warning.......................... 10
Driving economically................................ 192
Driving in cold weather............................ 194
Driving through water..............................193
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high/low beams.................................... 85
high beam flash.................................... 85
Headlight washers..................................... 92
Head restraints, rear seat....................82, 83
Heartbeat sensor (alarm system).........55, 56
Heated front seats................................... 126
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 199
Heated rear seats.................................... 127
High beams................................................ 85
indicator light........................................ 73
Hill Descent Control................................. 112
Hoisting the vehicle.................................215
Home safe lighting..................................... 89
Hood, opening/closing............................217
Horn........................................................... 84
I
Ignition modes........................................... 77
Immobilizer..........................................52, 53
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator lights.........................71, 72, 73, 74
Infant seats................................................ 38Inflatable Curtain........................................ 30
Inflation pressure.............................244, 245
Inflation pressure tables.......................... 247
Information lights.....................71, 72, 73, 74
Information symbol.................................... 73
Inspection readiness................................ 215
Instrument lighting..................................... 85
Instrument overview............................70, 71
Instrument panel...................................... 122
Integrated two-stage booster cushion...... 46
Interior Air Quality System....................... 125
Interior lighting........................................... 89
iPod Ÿ connector (audio system)............. 134
ISOFIX anchors.......................................... 43
J
Jack
attaching.............................................253
location of........................................... 253
Jump starting........................................... 105
K
Key blade.......................................52, 57, 59
private locking...................................... 59
Keyless drive
general description............................... 60
starting the vehicle.............................103
L
Labels
list of................................................... 269
location of........................................... 268
LATCH anchors......................................... 43
Leather care............................................. 265
Lighting panel............................................ 85
Load anchoring eyelets...........................201
Loading
floor rails............................................. 202
hooks for securing loads.................... 202
Loading the vehicle.......................... 200, 249
roof loads............................................ 204
Locking the vehicle.................................... 54
Locks, child safety..................................... 49
Low beams................................................ 85
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R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................139
Radio functions........................................ 133
HD digital radio................................... 136
Rails, floor................................................ 202
Rain sensor................................................ 91
READ button............................................ 122
Rear fog light............................................. 87
Rear park assist............................... 180, 182
Rear seat head restraints........................... 83
Rear seats
center head restraint............................. 82
folding................................................... 81
heated................................................. 127
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function................................. 97
compass............................................. 153
Rear window defroster.............................. 97
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 45
Refrigerant............................................... 277
Refueling..........................................196, 197
fuel filler cap....................................... 198fuel filler door...................................... 198
fuel tank volume.................................277
Registering child restraints........................ 45
Remote control
private locking...................................... 59
Remote key................................................ 52
approach lighting.................................. 54
immobilizer.....................................52, 53
key blade..................................52, 57, 59
key memory.......................................... 52
locking the vehicle................................ 54
Personal Car Communicator..........54, 55
replacing the battery............................. 57
unlocking the vehicle............................ 54
Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 54
Reporting safety defects............................ 15
Roadside Assistance............................... 279
Roof loads............................................... 204
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 14
Safety defects, reporting........................... 15Seat belt
reminder................................................ 17
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 35
buckling................................................ 16
maintenance......................................... 16
pretensioners........................................ 16
reminder................................................ 16
reminder warning light.......................... 74
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 38, 40, 42
unbuckling............................................ 16
use during pregnancy........................... 18
using.....................................................16
Seats, front................................................ 79
Side door mirrors....................................... 96
Side impact airbags................................... 28
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 225
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 139
Snow chains............................................ 251
Snow tires................................................ 251
Sound settings, audio system................. 132
Spare tire................................................. 252
Speed-dependent steering...................... 156