2015 VOLVO XC70 check engine

09 Maintenance and specifications
Battery 09
360
WARNING
•Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. Ifcontact occurs, flush the affected areaimmediately with water. Obtain medi-cal help immediately if eyes are affec-ted.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it becomes discharged repeatedly.
Maintenance
•
Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water. The levelshould never be above the indicator.
• The fluid level should be checked if thebattery has been recharged.
• After inspection, be sure the cap overeach battery cell or the cover is securelyin place.
• Check that the battery cables are cor-rectly connected and properly tightened. •
Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running, or when the key is inthe ignition. This could damage the vehi-cle's electrical system.
• The battery should be disconnected fromthe vehicle when a battery charger isused directly on the battery.
• To help keep the battery in good condi-tion, the vehicle should be driven for atleast 15 minutes a week or connected toa charger with an automatic chargingfunction.
• If the battery is fully discharged a numberof times, this may shorten its service life.Keeping the battery fully charged helpsprolong its service life.
• The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as driving conditions and cli-mate. Extreme cold may also furtherdecrease the battery’s starting capacity.
• Because the battery’s starting capacitydecreases with time, it may be necessaryto recharge it if the vehicle is not drivenfor an extended period of time or if thevehicle is usually only driven short dis-tances.
CAUTION
•Always use distilled or deionized water (battery water).
• Never fill above the level mark in thecell.
Replacing

11 Index
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397
emergency brake assistance.............. 142
fluid..................................................... 389
general information............................. 141
Hill Descent Control............................ 147
Bulbs cargo area lighting.............................. 354
headlights........................... 350, 351, 352
introduction......................................... 350
license plate lights.............................. 354
side marker lights............................... 353
specifications...................................... 355
taillight................................................ 353
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 197
Capacity weight....................................... 320Cargo areachanging bulbs................................... 354
floor rails............................................. 295
hooks for securing loads............ 295, 296
steel grid............................................. 299
Cargo area cover..................................... 300
Cargo area net......................................... 300
Catalytic converter................................... 291 Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 269
Cell phone voice control.......................... 278
Central locking system, introduction......... 58
Chains...................................................... 323
Check Engine warning light....................... 82Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40 booster cushions.................................. 47
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 48
top tether anchors................................ 50
Child safety................................................ 37 booster cushions.................................. 47
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks...................................... 54
City safety................................................ 172
Climate system........................................ 221 air distribution............................. 216, 224
air vents.............................................. 217
Interior Air Quality System.................. 216
introduction......................................... 215 passenger compartment filter............ 215
refrigerant........................................... 215
Clock, setting............................................. 86
Cold weather driving................................ 286
Collision warning system................. 178, 179
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 115
Conserving electrical current................... 286
Controls, center console.......................... 241
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant............................................ 348, 389
Cooling system, general information....... 285
Courtesy lighting.............................. 104, 105
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control.................................. 156, 157 adaptive.............................................. 158
Curb weight............................................. 320
Current, conserving................................. 286
Cyclist detection...................................... 178

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398
D
Daytime running lights............................... 99
Defroster.................................................. 221
Detachable key blade.......................... 64, 67DimensionsXC70................................................... 384
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Distance Alert.......................................... 169
Dome lighting................................... 104, 105
Door mirrors............................................. 112
Driver alert............................................... 188 Lane Departure Warning..................... 190
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 284
Driving in cold weather............................ 286
Driving through water.............................. 285
E
ECC......................................... 218, 220, 222
Eco (driving function)............................... 134
Eco coast................................................. 134 Eco guide................................................. 132
Economical driving.................................. 284
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 98
Electric parking brake.............................. 144
Electronic Climate Control....... 218, 220, 222
air distribution table............................ 224
Interior Air Quality System.................. 222
ventilated seats................................... 218
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 125
Emergency towing................................... 306
Emission inspection readiness................ 342Engine overheating........................................... 84
specifications...................................... 387
Start/Stop........................................... 137
starting................................................ 122
switching off....................................... 125
Engine compartment overview................ 344
Engine oil................................................. 388 checking............................................. 346
low pressure warning light.................... 83
volumes.............................................. 389
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 124
Environment............................................... 12 Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 295
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 340 Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 325
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 377
placing correctly................................. 122
Floor rails................................................. 295
Fluid specifications.................................. 389
Fog lights................................................... 83 rear...................................................... 103
Four C (active chassis system)................ 232
Front airbags.............................................. 22 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 193, 195
Front seats........................................... 90, 92 heated................................................. 218
Fuel filler cap........................................... 291
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 290
Fuel level warning light.............................. 83

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401
Motor oil
checking............................................. 346
volumes.............................................. 389
MY CAR................................................... 209
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 300
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations....................... 289
Odometer, trip........................................... 86Oil checking............................................. 346
volumes.............................................. 389
Oil quality................................................. 388
OK button................................................ 207
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 394
Outside temperature sensor...................... 85
Overhead courtesy lighting.............. 104, 105 Overheating, engine................................... 84
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 292
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 377
Park assist....................................... 193, 195
Park Assist Camera................................. 197Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 144
warning light......................................... 83
Parking lights........................................... 103
Pedestrian detection................................ 178Personal Car Communicator, unique
functions.................................................... 62
Polishing.................................................. 375Power front seat memory function................................... 91
with keyless drive................................. 92
Power meter............................................ 132
Power mirrors.......................................... 112 defroster............................................. 113
Power moonroof...................................... 117 Power steering
adjustable........................................... 232
fluid..................................................... 349
Power steering fluid................................. 389
Power tailgate.......................................... 293
Power windows....................................... 110 laminated glass................................... 111
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 20
Private locking........................................... 67
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.. 125, 361, 390
R
Radio SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 254
Radio functions........................................ 250 HD digital radio................................... 252
Rails, floor................................................ 295
Rain sensor.............................................. 107
Rear fog lights.......................................... 103
Rear park assist............................... 193, 195
Rear seat head restraints........................... 94