06 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
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263 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.
•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 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.
NOTE
When washing the car, remember to remove
dirt from the drain holes in the doors and
sills.
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
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.
Special 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-
fully. Solvents or stain removers should not be
used.
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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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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 189
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 110
Accessory installation warning.................. 10
Active chassis system.............................156
Active yaw control................................... 154
Adaptive cruise control.................... 165, 167
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................24, 25
front...................................................... 20
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 28
Air conditioning........................................ 127
Air distribution.......................................... 125
Air distribution table................................. 130
Air vents................................................... 125
All Wheel Drive......................................... 109
Anti-freeze.......................................194, 220Anti-lock brake system............................ 110
warning light......................................... 72
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 110
Approach lighting................................54, 90
Audio system
audio functions................................... 132
CD player/changer.............................. 142
HD digital radio................................... 136
overview.............................................. 131
radio functions.................................... 133
Sirius satellite radio............................139
sound settings.................................... 132
steering wheel keypad........................ 131
USB/iPod Ÿ connector........................ 134
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 97
Automatic locking retractor....................... 35
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 108
general description.....................107, 108
oil........................................................ 277
shiftlock override................................ 108
Axle weight.............................................. 249
B
Battery
changing............................................. 232
maintenance...............................231, 232
remote key, replacing........................... 57
specifications...................................... 278
warning symbols................................. 231
Black box.............................................9, 214
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 183, 184, 185
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 145
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 46
Booster cushions....................................... 42
Brake lights................................................ 87
Brake system
checking fluid level............................. 220
emergency brake assistance.............. 111
fluid..................................................... 277
general information............................. 110
Hill Descent Control............................ 112
warning light......................................... 74
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 227
footwell lighting................................... 227
headlights...........................222, 223, 224
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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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E
ECC.........................................126, 127, 128
Economical driving.................................. 192
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............................. 87
Emergency locking retractor...................... 35
Emergency starting.................................. 105
Emergency towing...........................210, 211
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
overheating........................................... 74
specifications...................................... 274
starting................................................ 103
switching off....................................... 105
Engine compartment overview................217
Engine oil
checking............................................. 218
low pressure warning light.............. 73, 74
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277Environment............................................... 11
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 201
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Floor rails................................................. 202
Fluid specifications.................................. 277
Fog lights
front...................................................... 73
front, changing bulbs.......................... 226
front/rear............................................... 87
Four C (active chassis system)................156
Front airbags.............................................. 20
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 24, 25
Front fog lights..................................... 73, 87
changing bulbs................................... 226
Front park assist.............................. 180, 182
Front seats...........................................79, 80
heated................................................. 126
Fuel filler cap........................................... 198
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 198
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73Fuel requirements............................ 196, 197
Fuel tank volume.....................................277
Fuses............................... 234, 235, 238, 240G
Gasoline requirements............................. 197
Gas tank volume...................................... 277
Gauges...................................................... 71
Geartronic................................................ 108
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 108
Generator warning light............................. 74
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 249
Grocery bag holder.................................. 203
Gross vehicle weight...............................249
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 88
HD digital radio........................................ 136
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 86
changing bulbs...........................223, 224
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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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Low fuel level warning light........................ 73
Low oil pressure warning light................... 74
M
Main instrument panel............................. 122
Maintenance............................................ 214
hoisting the vehicle............................. 215
performed by the owner.....................215
Malfunction indicator light......................... 72
Menu system........................................... 120
overview.............................................. 120
Messages in the instrument panel........... 122
Mirrors
defroster............................................... 97
power door........................................... 96
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 97
retractable............................................. 96
vanity.................................................. 189
Moonroof................................................... 98
Motor oil
checking............................................. 218
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 206
O
Occupant safety........................................ 14
Occupant weight sensor...................... 24, 25
Octane recommendations.......................197
Odometer, trip........................................... 76
Oil
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 279
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 89
Overheating, engine................................... 74
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 199
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 266
Park assist.......................................180, 182Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 114
warning light......................................... 74
Parking lights............................................. 86
changing bulbs................................... 225
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 55
Polishing.................................................. 264
Power front seat
with keyless drive................................. 80
Power mirrors............................................ 96
defroster............................................... 97
Power moonroof........................................ 98
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 221
speed-dependent............................... 156
Power steering fluid................................. 277
Power tailgate.......................................... 200
Power windows......................................... 94
laminated glass..................................... 95
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 18
Private locking........................................... 59
PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING..................................... 11, 105, 233, 278
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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