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2003 VOLVO XC70

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VOLVO

XC70

Chapter 6 - Starting and driving

pg. 83 Starting and driving

Fuel requirements 84

Fuel Formulations 85

Refueling 86

Starting the engine 87

Manual transmission 89

Automatic transmission (AW5) 90

Automatic transmission

(Geartronic)

All Wheel Drive 94

Driving economy 95

Points to remember 96

Roof racks/load carriers 97

Emergency towing 99

Vehicle towing information 100

Towing a trailer 101

Detachable trailer hitch 102

Jump starting 103

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Summary of Contents for 2003 XC70

Page 1: ...0 This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo Welcome to the worldwide family of Volvo owners We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_00...

Page 2: ...safety and emission standards as evidenced by the certification labels attached to the driver s door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment For further information please cont...

Page 3: ...em ABS The ABS system in your car performs a self diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph 20 km h The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be...

Page 4: ...re based on the latest product information available at the time of publication Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently depending on special legal requirements and that optional equ...

Page 5: ...t is about 75 of the total weight of a car which makes the car among the most recycled industrial products In order to have efficient and well controlled recycling many Volvo variants have printed dis...

Page 6: ...one passing through the radiator into oxygen thereby reducing harmful ground level ozone For additional information regarding the environmental activities in which Volvo Cars of North America LLC and...

Page 7: ...aint legislation has been passed Additionally most states and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts So urging you to buckle up is not just our recommendatio...

Page 8: ...pidly during braking and acceleration if the vehicle is leaning excessively when driving in turns For the seat belt to provide maximum protection in the event of an accident it must be worn correctly...

Page 9: ...uring pregnancy Pregnant women should always wear seat belts Remember that the belt should always be positioned in such a way as to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen The lap portion of the be...

Page 10: ...able to you in the event of a collision The seat back should not be tilted too far back The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly Do not use child safety seats or child booster cush...

Page 11: ...tem is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three point seat belt system All three rear seat belts are also equipped with tensioners The SRS system is indicated by the SRS embossed on...

Page 12: ...system can prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident When installing any optional equipment make sure that the SRS system is not damaged Do not attempt to service any component of th...

Page 13: ...ent or stickers may be placed on attached to or installed near the SRS cover in the center of the steering wheel the SRS cover above the glove compartment or the area affected by airbag deployment If...

Page 14: ...Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd Customer Relations 175 Gordon Baker Road P O Box 914 North York Ontario M2H 2N7 Rockleigh New Jersey 07647 0914 800 663 8255 800 458 1552 pg 6 Front airbags SRS file K owners...

Page 15: ...r as smoke like matter This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire NOTE Volvo s dual threshold airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front seat buckles The point at w...

Page 16: ...steering wheel or the passenger side dash This should only be done by an authorized Volvo service technician Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants pg 7 Fr...

Page 17: ...or the SRS system to provide the protection intended seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the car The SRS system is a supplement to the seat belts WARNING If your car has been subjected...

Page 18: ...your car the car is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System SIPS airbags The SIPS airbag system consists of airbag modules built into the sides of both front seat backrests 1 wires 2 and gas...

Page 19: ...rbag deployment see illustration below Never try to open or repair any components of the SIPS airbag system This should be done only by an authorized Volvo service technician In order for the SIPS air...

Page 20: ...lvo retailer for repairs pg 9 Volvo Inflatable Curtain VIC Volvo Inflatable Curtain VIC This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners stretching from the cente...

Page 21: ...for the IC to provide its best protection both front seat occupants and both outboard rear seat occupants should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened adults using the seat...

Page 22: ...lded rear seat could impede the function of the WHIPS system If the rear seat is folded down the occupied front seats must be adjusted forward so that they do not touch the folded rear seat Boxes suit...

Page 23: ...action of the WHIPS system The WHIPS system is designed to function in certain collisions from the rear depending on the crash severity angle and speed Occupants in the front seats must never sit out...

Page 24: ...st section forward until it locks in place Flip the seat cushion over Lowering Flip the seat cushion back into storage position Pull the release handle and lower the backrest to storage position WARNI...

Page 25: ...er cushions have been specially designed to help safeguard a child seated in the rear seat When using an integrated booster cushion the child must be secured with the vehicle s three point seat belt T...

Page 26: ...s in place Integrated booster cushion outboard positions Outboard integrated booster cushions Lowering 1 Pull the handle at the front of the cushion forward 2 Push the cushion forward downward NOTE Th...

Page 27: ...uthorized Volvo retailer only The booster cushion should be cleaned while in place in the vehicle if possible If not please consult your Volvo retailer pg 14 Child safety Keeping child seats in place...

Page 28: ...three point seat belt can help reduce serious injuries during certain types of accidents Volvo recommends that you do not disconnect the air bag system in your vehicle Volvo strongly recommends that...

Page 29: ...they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses The anchorages are not able to withstand excessive forces on them in the event of collision if full harness seat belts or adult seat belts are install...

Page 30: ...ld held in a person s arms can be crushed between the vehicle s interior and an unrestrained person The child could also be injured by striking the interior or by being ejected from the vehicle during...

Page 31: ...and up to 59 inches 150 cm in height WARNING When using the auxiliary seat for children both sections of the rear seat backrest must be secured in the upright position Do not use a booster cushion or...

Page 32: ...ifying Volvo Cars of North America If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy...

Page 33: ...e reservoir DO NOT DRIVE Tow the car to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected NOTE When the car is at a standstill and the engine is idling e g at a traffic light and the brake pedal is...

Page 34: ...utiously to a Volvo retailer for inspection The Anti lock Braking System ABS helps to improve vehicle control stopping and steering during severe braking conditions by limiting brake lockup When the s...

Page 35: ...stems consist of a number of functions The following two functions are common to both STC DSTC 1 Traction control TC This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin by transferring power from a dr...

Page 36: ...he brakes while this function is active the brake pedal will feel stiffer than usual This is also one of the DSTC system s permanent functions and is not affected when the DSTC button on the center co...

Page 37: ...switched on as the system performs a self diagnostic test The Stability Control indicator light will flash when Traction Control is actively functioning to help avoid drive wheel spin Spin Control is...

Page 38: ...es in the center console 31 Trip computer 32 Cruise control 33 Light switch panel 34 Steering wheel adjustment Ignition switch Steering wheel lock 35 Turn signals 36 Windshield wipers washers 37 Warni...

Page 39: ...2003 VOLVO XC70 Sun roof 42 pg 24 Interior pg 25 Exterior file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_02a htm 2 of 13 12 30 2006 4 17 53 PM...

Page 40: ...2003 VOLVO XC70 pg 26 Instruments file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_02a htm 3 of 13 12 30 2006 4 17 53 PM...

Page 41: ...w 3 Temperature gauge The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving Do not drive the car if the warning light is on The text window will provide you with additional file K owner...

Page 42: ...ator The currently selected driving mode is displayed here If you use the Geartronic function on the automatic transmission the currently selected gear will be displayed 11 Ambient temperature indicat...

Page 43: ...he parking brake has been fully released Warning lamp in the center of the instrument panel This lamp lights up red or yellow depending on the severity of the fault that has been detected Yellow light...

Page 44: ...e nearest authorized Volvo retailer After hard driving the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling This is normal provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased Parking brake...

Page 45: ...xtended driving without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car Canadian models are equipped with this warning light NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if...

Page 46: ...n signals nor the car s turn signals are functioning Seat belt reminder This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his her seat belt pg 30 Text information window Messages in t...

Page 47: ...o retailer for inspection as soon as possible SEE MANUAL Refer to your owner s manual For additional information please contact your Volvo retailer SERVICE REQUIRED Take your car to an authorized Volv...

Page 48: ...STC DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF will be displayed in the text window WARNING Please be aware that the car s handling characteristics may be affected if the Spin Control function is switched off 5 Not in use...

Page 49: ...ection Twisting a fifth time returns you to the original function The trip computer can be reset current data will be erased from system memory by pressing RESET button C 1 Driving distance on current...

Page 50: ...RESET button C When the engine is switched off information on average speed is stored and remains in system memory until the RESET button C is pressed again 5 Current speed in miles per hour Canadian...

Page 51: ...set speed is stored in memory Quickly pressing resume will return the car to the previously set speed Acceleration Momentary acceleration such as when passing another car does not affect cruise contro...

Page 52: ...used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades pg 34 Light switch panel A Headlights parking lights O All lights off Mode...

Page 53: ...tically adjusts the level of illumination C Unlocking the fuel filler door Press this button when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door Please note that the fuel filler door will r...

Page 54: ...cluster Rear fog light in the instrument panel This light indicates that the rear fog light is on pg 35 Steering wheel adjustment Ignition switch steering wheel lock Steering wheel adjustment Both th...

Page 55: ...e car is parked Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the ignition key In order to help reduce car theft make sure the steering wheel lock is engaged before leaving the car WARNING Never switch off...

Page 56: ...ed for normal turns 3 High beam low beam switch headlights on Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it Headlight flasher headlights off Move the lever towards the steering wheel The he...

Page 57: ...ivating the rain sensor function 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Move the windshield wiper lever to the intermittent position The rain sensor is deactivated when the ignition is switched completely off To...

Page 58: ...leased Tailgate wiper washer Tailgate washer wiper A Intermittent wiping B normal wiping To operate the tailgate washer Move the lever forward to start the tailgate washer Tailgate wiper and reverse g...

Page 59: ...triangular button in the center dash Press the button again to turn off the flashers NOTE Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary depending on where you live Heated sidevi...

Page 60: ...witch a second time for comfort heating One LED in the switch will be lit Press the switch a third time to turn the heating off completely The seat heating for the passenger seat should be switched of...

Page 61: ...he parking brake hand brake when parking On hills also turn the front wheels toward the curb The indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the parking brake is applied only slightl...

Page 62: ...e front seat please contact your Volvo retailer pg 40 Electrically operated windows Electrically operated windows The electrically operated windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests The ignit...

Page 63: ...ws in the front seat have an overload protecting circuit breaker which reverses movement of the power windows to their starting points if they are obstructed in any way Thereafter the windows will ope...

Page 64: ...th the buttons on the driver s door armrest pg 41 Rearview sideview mirrors Rearview mirror A Normal position B Night position reduces glare from following headlights Autodim function option The autod...

Page 65: ...he LED will go out to deactivate the adjustment control Remote central locking and sideview mirror memory If you lock the car and later unlock it with the same remote control and open the driver s doo...

Page 66: ...and hold the switch again to open the sun roof completely AUTO open Pull the switch as far back as possible and release it to automatically slide open the sun roof to the comfort position Pull the sw...

Page 67: ...in any way when in operation Never allow a child to operate the sun roof Never extend any object or body part though the open sun roof even if the vehicle s ignition on is completely switched off Neve...

Page 68: ...of also features a sliding sun visor The visor slides open automatically when the sun roof is opened The visor must be closed manually Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_02b...

Page 69: ...pg 45 Climate control system Ventilation 46 Climate control system general information 47 Electronic Climate Control ECC 48 pg 46 Ventilation Air vents in dash Air vents dash A Open B Closed file K ow...

Page 70: ...r close the air vents in the center of the dash to direct as much air as possible toward the windows Air flow The air that is drawn into the passenger compartment is distributed from 14 ventilation po...

Page 71: ...e base of the windshield free of snow Cabin air filter Replace the cabin air filter with a new one at the recommended intervals The filter should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and du...

Page 72: ...cceleration The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged during full throttle acceleration ECC maintenance All maintenance on the climate control systems should be carried out by an authorized Volvo...

Page 73: ...ns the remaining functions will still be controlled automatically Pressing the AUTO button overrides any settings that were previously made manually Temperature These controls are used to individually...

Page 74: ...ulation function air in the passenger compartment recirculates no fresh air enters the compartment The LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the function is engaged Use this function if the...

Page 75: ...e page 38 for more information on this function Press AUTO to automatically regulate air flow or press any combination of the controls shown in the illustration to manually adjust air flow An LED in t...

Page 76: ...a Multifilter and Air quality sensor The filter separates gases and particles thereby reducing the amounts of odors and contaminants entering the car The Air quality sensor detects increased levels o...

Page 77: ...to avoid misting up If misting occurs you should deactivate the Air quality sensor If the windows mist up you can also use the windshield and side window defroster functions See page 49 The filter sho...

Page 78: ...n CAUTION Never use ice scrapers made of metal as they can easily scratch the mirror surface Recirculation Recirculation can be used to shut out stale air exhaust etc from the passenger compartment Th...

Page 79: ...r speed can be increases or decreased by turning the knob If the knob is set to 0 the air conditioning function is automatically disengaged Temperature Turn the control to set the temperature for the...

Page 80: ...2003 VOLVO XC70 Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_03 htm 12 of 12 12 30 2006 4 17 55 PM...

Page 81: ...d 56 Front seats manually operated 58 Storage compartments 59 Storage compartment front 60 Rear seat and cargo area 63 Spare tire 72 Auxiliary seat in cargo area Extra handgrip XC70 73 Interior lighti...

Page 82: ...r 40 seconds 1 Power seat control panel 2 Lumbar support Turn the control for softer or firmer lumbar support Move the seat as far rearward as possible for easiest access to the lumbar support control...

Page 83: ...sition 1 Adjust the seat to the desired position 2 Hold down the MEM button 3 While holding down the MEM button press button 1 to program the current position of the seat Buttons 2 and 3 can be progra...

Page 84: ...stem and driver s seat The remote control transmitter also controls the electrically operated driver s seat in the following way Adjust the seat to your preferences When you leave your car lock it usi...

Page 85: ...Move the seat as far forward as possible WARNING Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants Secure the load to help prevent shifting during sudden stops pg 58 Front seats Manua...

Page 86: ...tion after adjusting WARNING Do not adjust the seat while driving The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully In addition position the seat as far rearward as comfort an...

Page 87: ...on To empty the ashtrays Front seat open the ashtray pull out the insert Rear seat as above Cup holders Some models are equipped with cup holders for the front and rear seat occupants You can also use...

Page 88: ...t the lid from underneath upwards and fold to desired position pg 60 Cup holders Glove compartment Cup holder in the center console for rear seat passengers XC70 only This cup holder is only available...

Page 89: ...glove compartment has storage spaces designed specifically to hold credit cards pens and pencils pg 61 Storage compartments front Coat hanger Pen holder on the center console file K ownersdocs 2003 20...

Page 90: ...se the coat hanger for clothes of normal weight pg 62 Folding Table in rear seat Folding Table option Pull the tab and fold the table section forward file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_04a htm 10...

Page 91: ...ve to fold the backrest forward if you only want to use the cup holder To close Fold the table section upward into place Fold the arm under the table inward being careful not to pinch your hand Pull t...

Page 92: ...eat backrests into a more upright position if they are excessively reclined Pull the rear seat cushion strap and pull the cushion forward against the front seat backrests Fold down the outboard head r...

Page 93: ...indicator is VISIBLE B when the backrest is NOT locked in position and not visible A when the backrest is correctly locked in place When the backrest is in the upright position it must always be corre...

Page 94: ...er of the outboard sections Lower the head restraint Press the center section backrest catch to the rear and tip the backrest forward WARNING The backrest must be securely locked when it is returned t...

Page 95: ...storage pockets is available as an accessory on V70 models with a 3 section rear seat This partition can help prevent objects in the cargo area from being thrown forward when the center section of th...

Page 96: ...bar until the backrest clicks into place Please consult your Volvo retailer for information about accessory equipment that can be placed in the center section of the backrest WARNING For safety reaso...

Page 97: ...ces up see illustration above Press the backrest back onto the retaining bar until it locks in place To return the backrest to its normal position pull the handle which is now at the front on the unde...

Page 98: ...rear seat Pull up the seat by the handle Unlock the two red locking tabs Lift out the seat When replacing do everything in reverse order Make sure the red locking tabs are in a locked position WARNIN...

Page 99: ...ess the catch until the red mark is visible Pull the backrest forward to a new locked position Make sure that the backrest is secured in a locked position and that the red mark is no longer visible Fo...

Page 100: ...ve the plastic tray option turn the two knobs at the sides Auxiliary 12 Volt socket in cargo area option Fold down the cover when you want to use the electric socket NOTE The socket is live whether th...

Page 101: ...to be used as passenger restraints or as anchorages for child restraints Unless the car is equipped with an optional Volvo auxiliary seat for children passengers should not ride in the rear cargo are...

Page 102: ...t split If no one is sitting in the rear seat reinforce the backrest by fastening the rear seat belts Never load cargo above the backrest without a cargo net WARNING When the rear seat backrest s are...

Page 103: ...toward the left driver s side of the car to release it from the retaining bracket on the opposite side Keep the grid straight when performing this step so that it does not become wedged in place 4 Pul...

Page 104: ...hook the rod in the bracket on the right hand side A Then pull the rod out and hook it on the left hand side B Pull up the left hand cargo net and secure it to the rod To remove proceed in reverse or...

Page 105: ...iling liner in the cargo area if the rear seat backrests are up or in the brackets above the rear passenger doors if the backrests are folded down Insert the opposite side of the rod in the upper brac...

Page 106: ...s C The eyelets on the floor of the car under the front seats must not be used to secure the lower straps of the cargo net If these eyelets are used and the front seats are moved back the cargo net or...

Page 107: ...cover down into the holders Vanity mirror Vanity mirrors Both sun visors are equipped with lighted vanity mirrors The light comes on when the cover is opened pg 72 Spare tire Spare tire The spare tir...

Page 108: ...e floor of the cargo space in a compartment in front of the spare tire To access the spare tire Remove the rear hinged floor panel by raising it approx 6 inches 15 cm and then pulling it backwards out...

Page 109: ...r accessory the tailgate must be fitted with a lock cylinder Unlocking from the outside can then be carried out in the usual way key in driver s door and or remote control and also by using the key in...

Page 110: ...etc pg 74 Interior lighting Courtesy light The courtesy light can be turned on or off by pressing the button The light also has a timer function which turns the light on for 30 seconds if You unlock t...

Page 111: ...timer periods can be changed Consult your Volvo retailer Overriding the Interior Courtesy Lights Normally if a car door is left open with the engine turned off the interior courtesy light will stay on...

Page 112: ...buttons These lights switch off automatically after 10 minutes if the engine is not running If the engine is running the lights stay on indefinitely The lights can be switched off at any time by press...

Page 113: ...ing and unlocking the car 76 Remote keyless entry system 77 Unlocking the tailgate Central locking buttons Trunk lock function 79 Alarm 80 Child safety locks rear doors 82 pg 76 Keys Exterior courtesy...

Page 114: ...g system is designed to unlock the doors immediately if the key is left in the ignition switch the car is locked using the lock button on the door and the door is then closed A sound from the lock wil...

Page 115: ...hing the car at night press the yellow button in the central locking remote control see illustration on page 77 This lights up the interior courtesy light parking lights license plate lights and the l...

Page 116: ...after 2 minutes unless a door has been opened The lock unlock and alarm features can also be utilized by using the keys FCC ID LQNP2T APU This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation...

Page 117: ...y should be inserted with the minus side upward Avoid touching the contact surfaces of the battery with your fingers Reinstall the cover and tighten the screw to help protect the transmitter NOTE The...

Page 118: ...on the driver s door Pressing twice on the remote control s tailgate unlock button Automatic relocking If you use the tailgate unlock button to unlock the tailgate without opening it it will automatic...

Page 119: ...he hood is forced open The tailgate is forced open A door is forced open The ignition switch is tampered with If there is movement in the passenger compartment if the car is equipped with the optional...

Page 120: ...ycle lasts for 25 seconds Panic button In an emergency situation this feature can be used to attract attention Activate the panic function by pressing the red button on the remote control see illustra...

Page 121: ...console The LED in the switch will light up and a message will be displayed in the text window to indicate that the sensors are disconnected The car can then be locked in the usual way to set the alar...

Page 122: ...left rear door Child safety lock control in right rear door Child safety locks rear doors The controls are located on the rear door jambs Use a screwdriver to adjust these controls A The door cannot b...

Page 123: ...2003 VOLVO XC70 Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_05 htm 11 of 11 12 30 2006 4 17 58 PM...

Page 124: ...nual transmission 89 Automatic transmission AW5 90 Automatic transmission Geartronic 92 All Wheel Drive 94 Driving economy 95 Points to remember 96 Roof racks load carriers 97 Emergency towing 99 Vehi...

Page 125: ...dian regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded gasoline be labelled UNLEADED Only these pumps have nozzles which fit your car s filler inlet It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into a vehi...

Page 126: ...l system Such damage may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty pg 85 Fuel requirements Carbon Monoxide Important Warning Carbon monoxide is a poisonous colorless and odorless gas It is...

Page 127: ...bility to supply the engine with an adequate supply of fuel Therefore it is advisable to refuel as soon as possible when the needle nears the red zone or when the fuel warning light comes on Fuel fill...

Page 128: ...rformance deterioration and can damage critical parts in the fuel system Such damage may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the en...

Page 129: ...he automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature Your car is equipped with an electronic start inhibitor immobilizer The keys you received with your car are specially coded The cod...

Page 130: ...cause the accelerator pedal and the clutch to catch Check that the movement of the accelerator pedal and clutch is not impeded Not more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time pg 89...

Page 131: ...n start your car If the clutch is not depressed it will not be possible to start the engine WARNING An extra mat on the driver s floor can cause the accelerator pedal and the clutch to catch Check tha...

Page 132: ...elector from this position the engine must be running or the ignition key must be in position II and the brake pedal must be depressed WARNING Never leave the car unattended when the engine is running...

Page 133: ...locked in gears 1 and 2 when the selector is in this position NOTE Gears 4 3 or L can be used if you are driving in a mountainous area towing a trailer or to increase engine braking effect The transmi...

Page 134: ...d vehicle traction Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the D rive position Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage disengage this driving mode see illustration An...

Page 135: ...mission will shift up at slightly higher engine speeds to heat the three way catalytic converter as quickly as possible pg 92 Automatic transmission Geartronic P Park Use this position when starting t...

Page 136: ...pedal fully and briskly An upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly Kickdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when...

Page 137: ...in the instrument panel see page 27 To access the MAN ual shifting position from D rive pull the gear selector back slightly from D and move it to the left to MAN To return to the D rive position from...

Page 138: ...ustration An LED in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and this will also be displayed in the instrument panel see page 27 This mode may be selected for starting moving off on slip...

Page 139: ...nomy may be obtained by thinking ahead avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions Observe the following rules Bring the engine to normal op...

Page 140: ...re than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend This ensures good stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid Remember that these properties can alter with the vehicle load The heavie...

Page 141: ...on tank cap The coolant will be extremely hot If necessary see page 129 and 132 for information on checking and topping up the coolant level CAUTION Drive slowly and carefully if going through standin...

Page 142: ...ed Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes before disconnecting the battery pg 97 Roof racks Load carriers Load carriers accessory Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories Observe the...

Page 143: ...t bracket under the roof molding 5 Turn the tightening wheel to secure the load carrier in the attachment bracket 6 Repeat this procedure for the other load carrier attachments 7 Check that the hooks...

Page 144: ...oise and improving fuel economy To maximize fuel efficiency and minimize wind noise Volvo recommends that load carriers be removed when not in use Fitting the load carriers accessory Make sure that th...

Page 145: ...ion key or the stud on the edge of the supplied torque wrench can be used to undo or tighten the cover Turn a quarter turn 90 degrees See illustration Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_...

Page 146: ...ides of either the front or rear bumper see illustration To attach the towing eyelet Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of the cover A Screw the towing eyelet in place first by hand and then using...

Page 147: ...start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it as this will damage the three way catalytic converter s The engine must be jump started using an auxiliary battery see page 103 If the car is being towed on...

Page 148: ...specifications or with a spare tire other than the one that came with the car The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car s transmission Sling type equipment applied at the front w...

Page 149: ...50 kg Trailer weights above 2 650 lbs 1 200 kg 165 lbs 75 kg Maximum speed when towing a trailer 50 mph 80 km h Engine and transmission are subject to increased loads Therefore engine coolant temperat...

Page 150: ...he car with a trailer on a hill apply the parking brake before putting the gear selector in P ark When starting on a hill put the gear selector in D rive before releasing the parking brake If you use...

Page 151: ...NOTE A cover for the hitch assembly can be purchased from your Volvo retailer pg 103 Jump starting Jump starting Follow these instructions to jump start your car s dead battery or to jump start anothe...

Page 152: ...ARNING Do not connect the jumper cable to any part of the fuel system or to any moving parts Avoid touching hot manifolds Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark Do not smoke near the...

Page 153: ...apacity of the battery decreases as the temperature drops In very cold weather a poorly charged battery can freeze and be damaged It is therefore advisable to check the state of charge more frequently...

Page 154: ...re as well and replace those that are worn Check tire pressures The brakes front wheel alignment and steering gear should be checked by your Volvo retailer only Check all lights including high beams R...

Page 155: ...which can come into contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather conditions Excessive starter cranking in excess of one minute with an intermit...

Page 156: ...225 tire width in mm 55 tire profile This is the relationship in percent between the section height and width of the tire R radial tires 16 diameter in inches The tires have good road holding charact...

Page 157: ...es with speed Correct front wheel alignment is very important Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and driving comfort Volvo does not recommend rotating the tires However if tires are rotated they mu...

Page 158: ...installation instructions carefully Install chains as tightly as possible and retighten periodically Never exceed the chain manufacturer s specified maximum speed limit In no case should you exceed 3...

Page 159: ...have the same rotational direction throughout their entire lifetime In other words if you wish to rotate the wheels make sure that the same wheels are always on the same side of the car NOTE Please c...

Page 160: ...to this tire a new one can be purchased from your Volvo retailer WARNING Current legislation prohibits the use of the Temporary Spare tire other than as a temporary replacement for a punctured tire It...

Page 161: ...highest to lowest are AA A B and C as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance WARNING The...

Page 162: ...he spare wheel is located under the carpet on the cargo area floor The jack and crank are secured in the wheel recess There are two jack attachment points on each side of the car To change a wheel Eng...

Page 163: ...tuds NOTE See also page 133 for hoisting the vehicle on a garage lift WARNING The jack must correctly engage the bar in the jack attachment A The car s weight must not rest on the jack attachment B Se...

Page 164: ...o page 133 for hoisting the vehicle on a garage lift Jack for AWD models CAUTION The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came with t...

Page 165: ...stud on the wheel hub prior to installation Install the wheel bolts and tighten hand tight Using the lug wrench tighten crosswise see illustration above until all bolts are snug Lower the vehicle to...

Page 166: ...aintenance service Warranty 129 Fuel emissions systems 130 Drive belt Air pump system Coolant 131 Emissions maintenance 132 Washer fluid reservoir Hoisting the car 133 Opening the hood Engine compartm...

Page 167: ...n is to remove it Pull the fuse straight out If a fuse is difficult to remove you will find a special fuse removal tool in the passenger compartment fuse box From the side examine the curved metal wir...

Page 168: ...n the inside of the fuse box cover A To open press the plastic catches on the rear side of the fuse box cover and lift Ordinary fuses Location Amperage 1 Accessories 25A 2 Auxiliary lamps option 20A 3...

Page 169: ...10A 19 ABS STC DSTC 30A 20 High beam left 15A 21 High beam right 15A 22 Starter motor 25A 23 Engine control module 5A 24 pg 118 Fuses in the passenger compartment Fuse box in the passenger compartmen...

Page 170: ...certain models 15A 13 Electric socket 12 V 15A 14 Power passenger s seat 5A 15 Audio system VNS 5A 16 Audio system 20A 17 Audio amplifier 30A 18 Front fog lights 15A 19 VNS display 10A 20 21 Automati...

Page 171: ...r courtesy lighting 10A 33 Fuel pump 15A 34 Power sun roof 15A 35 Central locking system power windows left door mirror 25A 36 Central locking system power windows right door mirror 25A 37 Rear power...

Page 172: ...iliary 12 volt socket in cargo area option 15A 8 Central locking rear doors fuel filler door 20A 9 Trailer 30 feed 15A 10 CD changer VNS 10A 11 Accessory control module AEM 15A 12 Tailgate wiper 15A 1...

Page 173: ...ities can be carbonized onto the bulb and cause damage to the reflector Be sure to use bulbs of the correct type and voltage Removing a defective bulb To remove a defective low beam bulb Switch off al...

Page 174: ...The bulb will only seat properly in this position Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until it seats properly 2 Press the connector into place on the bulb 3 Reinstall the pla...

Page 175: ...It can only be fitted in one way Screw the cover back on The word TOP should be upwards Replacement of front parking light bulb Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to position 0 Remove the low...

Page 176: ...of bulbs in backup light rear parking lights and rear fog lights Switch off all lights and turn the ignition switch to position 0 Open the access panel Remove the sound insulation behind it Twist the...

Page 177: ...b in the speaker Then press on the black pin above the extracted red tab and twist out the speaker Twist the bulb holder counter clockwise and withdraw it Fit a new bulb Fit the bulb holder in place a...

Page 178: ...rclockwise to release it Replace the bulb The shape of the base of the bulb corresponds to the shape of the bulb holder Reinstall the bulb holder by turning it slightly clockwise TOP on the holder sho...

Page 179: ...ss the entire unit back into place on the fender Door step courtesy lights The door step courtesy lights are located under the dash on the driver s and passenger s sides To replace a bulb Carefully in...

Page 180: ...clockwise Reinstall the housing and screw it in place Vanity mirror lights Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens Pry out the defective bulb and replace it Carefully press the lower edge...

Page 181: ...aint touch up Paint touch up Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting Make it a habit to check the finish regularly when washing the car for instance Touch up if necessary Paint repa...

Page 182: ...metal and an undamaged layer of paint remains the touch up paint can be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned Deep scratches 1 Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface Pull the t...

Page 183: ...tor Remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels Dry the car with a clean chamois Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover after the car has been washed A stiff bristle...

Page 184: ...ering that it may not be as thorough as when you yourself go over the car with sponge and water Keeping the underbody clean is most important especially in the winter Some automatic washers do not hav...

Page 185: ...acuumed or brushed clean regularly especially during winter when they should be taken out for drying Spots on textile mats can be removed with a mild detergent Stain removal Take extra care when remov...

Page 186: ...vehicle emission services be retained in case questions arise concerning maintenance Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected Page 128 provides in...

Page 187: ...the crankcase gases are routed to the intake manifold and cylinders PremAir On the surface of the radiator in the engine compartment there is a special coating called PremAir PremAir works as a cataly...

Page 188: ...ystem pg 131 Drive belt Coolant Belt check Check the belt regularly to make sure it is in good condition and is clean A worn or dirty belt can cause poor cooling and low alternator output as well as i...

Page 189: ...coolant may not be mixed WARNING Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm Wait until the car cools pg 132 Emissions maintenance Periodic maintenance helps minimize emissions Periodic mai...

Page 190: ...the Check Engine light Malfunction indicator may indicate a fault However your vehicle s performance will not be affected Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps Timing belt For proper f...

Page 191: ...d be replaced pg 133 Servicing Washer fluid reservoir The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and holds approx 4 7 US qts 4 5 liters During cold weather the reservoir should be...

Page 192: ...the car the front and rear lift arm pads should be centered under the reinforced lift plates on the inboard edge of the sill rail see illustration above pg 134 Opening the hood Engine compartment Ope...

Page 193: ...has been switched off pg 135 Engine oil Oil quality Meeting minimum ILSAC specification GF 2 including ACEA A1 API SJ SJ CF and SJ Energy Conserving Your Volvo has been certified to standards using IL...

Page 194: ...SAE 5W 30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protection See the viscosity chart below Operation in hot climates When temperatures exceed 86 F 30 C in your area Volvo recommends for the protecti...

Page 195: ...me you refuel you car during this period pg 136 Engine oil Checking the oil level The oil level should be checked every time the car is refueled This is especially important during the period up to th...

Page 196: ...d oil of the same kind as already used Capacity including oil filter 6 1 US qts 5 8 liters Capacity including oil filter and oil cooler 7 1 US qts 6 7 liters The oil filter should be replaced at every...

Page 197: ...4 boiling point 536 F 280 C P N 9437433 Replace Every second year or 30 000 miles 48 000 km The fluid should be replaced once a year or every 15 000 miles 24 000 km when driving under extremely hard c...

Page 198: ...nect the battery when the engine is running for example when changing the battery The battery should be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charger is used directly on the battery However if...

Page 199: ...2003 VOLVO XC70 pg 139 Battery maintenance Replacing the battery file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_08b htm 13 of 16 12 30 2006 4 18 04 PM...

Page 200: ...low battery fluid to contact eyes skin fabrics or painted surfaces If contact occurs flush the affected area immediately with water Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are affected NOTE After the...

Page 201: ...er blade Pull the old blade free of the wiper arm Install the new blade installation is the reverse of removal and make sure that it is properly attached to the wiper arm NOTE For reasons of safety yo...

Page 202: ...Check that it is properly secured Headlight wiper blades certain models Pull the wiper blade in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it Press the new wiper blade into pla...

Page 203: ...cal system 148 Volvo On Call 149 pg 142 Label information 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards as evidenced by the certification labe...

Page 204: ...y Standards FMVSS specifications USA and Ministry of Transport CMVSS standards Canada Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards as evidenced by the certification label on the faci...

Page 205: ...2 58 0 cu ft 1 64 m3 3 USA Canada Max roof load 220 lbs 100 kg Max trailer weight w o brakes 1100 lbs 500 kg Max trailer weight with brakes 2 ball 3300 lbs 1500 kg with brakes 1 7 8 ball 2000 lbs 900...

Page 206: ...ut 2330 lbs 1060 kg V70 Turbo aut 2400 lbs 1090 kg V70 AWD 2400 lbs 1090 kg XC70 2490 lbs 1130 kg Permissible axle weight rear V70 V70 Turbo 2470 lbs 1120 kg V70 AWD 2580 lbs 1170 kg XC70 2620 lbs 119...

Page 207: ...Volvo B 5254 T2 Output 208 hp at 5000 rpm 154 kW 83 rps Max torque 236 ft lbs at 1500 4500 rpm 320 Nm 25 75 rps Number of cylinders 5 Bore 3 27 83 mm Stroke 3 67 93 2 mm Displacement 2 5 liters Compr...

Page 208: ...inlet air The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increases engine power over that developed by A normally aspirated engine The charge air cooler which resembles...

Page 209: ...1 96 1 4th gear 1 32 1 5th gear 1 02 1 Reverse 3 23 1 XC70 2 65 1 pg 146 Oil fluid specifications and volumes Engine Oil Meeting or exceeding ILSAC specification GF 2 including ACEA A1 API SJ SJ CF a...

Page 210: ...Oil PAG Volume 2 2 lbs 1 000 g R134a Fuel Minimum octane requirement AKI 87 RON 91 Volume fuel tank 18 5 US gals 70 liters or 19 US gals 72 liters on models equipped with All Wheel Drive Washer fluid...

Page 211: ...nd bodily injury Front suspension Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame Power assisted rack and pinion steering Safety type steering colu...

Page 212: ...5d Front direction indicators yellow 21 W BAU 15d Front fog lights H1 55 W Rear direction indicators yellow 21W BAU 15 s Tail lights 67 5W BA 15 s Brake lights 1156 21W BA 15 s Backup lights 1156 21W...

Page 213: ...by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence A S E Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas Besides passing exams each technician must also have wo...

Page 214: ...ystems pg 151 Audio systems HU 613 overview 152 HU 803 overview 153 Functions 154 Specifications 165 General information 166 pg 152 Audio system HU 613 overview 1 On off press file K ownersdocs 2003 2...

Page 215: ...revious track 6 Radio Manual station selection Cassette Fast winding forward backward CD Fast forwards backward 7 CD eject 8 CD slot 9 CD random play 10 Active Sound Control ON or OFF 11 Scan function...

Page 216: ...selecting disc 6 Selector knob Radio Internal CD changer Station scan press TV option on certain models External CD changer option 7 Radio Station seek up down CD Selecting next previous track 8 Radio...

Page 217: ...ume control is electronic and does not have an end stop If you have a key pad in the steering wheel increase or decrease the volume with the or buttons Bass Adjust the bass by pressing the button to e...

Page 218: ...trol ASC The ASC Active Sound Control automatically adapts volume to vehicle speed Press the ASC button HU 613 for several seconds to switch this function ON or OFF This function is included in the Ad...

Page 219: ...ess the button back in when you have made the adjustment A Setting station Press the left side of the button to select lower frequencies and the right side for higher frequencies Set frequencies are d...

Page 220: ...o A Automatic station preset This function seeks and stores up to 10 strong AM or FM stations in a separate memory This function is especially useful in areas where you are not familiar with the radio...

Page 221: ...o be transmitted visually as text together with the audio signal This information is then decoded by the radio and made available for several new and unique features The RDS or Radio Data System opera...

Page 222: ...nformation can only be heard when TP is displayed If only TP is displayed this indicates that no traffic information is being received at the time If you do not wish to listen to an ongoing traffic bu...

Page 223: ...2003 VOLVO XC70 will remain active and the radio will continue to monitor news programs Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_10a htm 10 of 10 12 30 2006 4 18 06 PM...

Page 224: ...lt_Hit Soft rock Soft_Rck Top 40 Top_40 Country Country Oldies Oldies Soft Soft Nostalgia Nostalga Jazz Jazz Classical Classicl Rhythm and Blues R_ _B Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft_R B Foreign language L...

Page 225: ...th the selected program type 5 The PTY symbol is displayed until the radio finds the selected program type and as long as that program is being transmitted 6 To manually deactivate this function press...

Page 226: ...to normal status music news etc To save any changes and revert to normal position turn the 1 20 DISC knob until BACK and SAVE are shown in the display and press the same knob To revert to normal posi...

Page 227: ...r signals DISTANT NETWORK ALL TUNED With this function you can decide whether the radio program you are listening to is to be switched off before e g a traffic report or news broadcast if these functi...

Page 228: ...o eject and press the CD eject button NOTE For traffic safety reasons the ejected CD must be removed within 12 seconds or it will be automatically reinserted into the CD player Fast winding Press or t...

Page 229: ...scs To load the magazine Slide the cover on the CD changer open Press the eject button Pull the magazine out of the changer and insert the discs Press the magazine back into the changer and slide the...

Page 230: ...you have the key pad in the steering wheel you can also use these arrows in the same way Random Press RND to connect in the random function A randomly selected track is chosen from a randomly selected...

Page 231: ...Press the REV button if you wish play the other side of the tape The side being played is displayed Tape eject If you press this button the tape stops and the cassette is ejected To select a new mode...

Page 232: ...Logic together with the speaker in the center of the dashboard offers you very clear and realistic sound The Dolby unit divides the normal stereo channels from left right to left center right In addi...

Page 233: ...turn to 2 channel stereo Center speaker volume Set the center speaker volume by pressing the button to extend the control and turning it to the left quieter or to the right louder A detent indicates n...

Page 234: ...FM 87 7 107 9 Mhz Alarm HU 803 only Alarm is displayed when an alarm message is sent The function is used to warn the driver of a serious accident or disaster situation Dolby noise reduction is manufa...

Page 235: ...ole edge of the disc Use high quality discs only Keep the discs clean Wipe them with a soft clean lint free cloth working from the center outwards If necessary dampen the cloth with a neutral soap sol...

Page 236: ...l Subwoofer Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume Turn the knob counterclockwise to lower volume or switch off the subwoofer Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_10b htm 1...

Page 237: ...entry door lock HomeLink s sun visor mounted transceiver powered by your car s electrical system may then be used in place of your hand held remote controls NOTE For your security the HomeLink Univer...

Page 238: ...uttons If after several attempts you are unable to successfully train the HomeLink Universal Transceiver to learn your hand held transmitter s signal contact HomeLink toll free 1 800 355 3515 Internet...

Page 239: ...The location and color of the training button may vary If you encounter difficulty refer to the garage door opener owner s manual or call toll free 1 800 355 3515 Internet www HomeLink com 2 Press the...

Page 240: ...2 When the indicator light begins to flash slowly after approximately 20 seconds position your hand held transmitter 2 to 5 in 5 to 12 cm away from the HomeLink surface 3 Press and hold the hand held...

Page 241: ...2003 VOLVO XC70 Universal Transceiver This could interfere with the transceiver s function Contents Top of Page file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_11 htm 5 of 5 12 30 2006 4 18 07 PM...

Page 242: ...ing 48 51 Air filter engine 132 Air pump system 131 Air vents 46 Airbag SIPS 8 Airbag SRS 4 Alarm 80 81 Alarm panic function 80 All Wheel Drive general information 94 using snow chains 109 ALR ELR 14...

Page 243: ...ion 90 91 145 Geartronic 92 93 Kickdown 91 92 Automatic transmission cold starts 91 Auxiliary socket 31 39 AWD general information 94 using snow chains 109 B Backrest center 3 section rear seat 64 Bat...

Page 244: ...t 63 Central locking buttons 79 Chains winter driving 109 Changing wheels 112 113 Child booster cushion 12 16 Child Restraint Anchorages 15 Child safety 11 12 14 16 Child safety locks rear doors 82 Cl...

Page 245: ...iving with trunk open 96 E Economical driving 95 Electric socket in cargo compartment 67 Electrical system 148 Electrical system general information 96 Electrically operated front seats 56 Electricall...

Page 246: ...ront airbags SRS 4 7 Front airbags SRS warning light 28 Front courtesy lights replacing 124 Front fog lights 34 Front fog lights replacing 124 Front reading lights 74 Front seats adjusting 56 Front se...

Page 247: ...rear 3 Headlight bulbs replacing 120 Headlight wiper blades replacing 140 Headlights 34 Heated front seats 38 Heated rear window 38 Heated sideview mirrors 38 Heating 48 51 Hoisting the car 133 Holde...

Page 248: ...ries 78 Keylock 87 Keys 76 Kickdown 91 92 L Label information 142 License plate lights replacing 124 Lifting the car 133 Lights accessory 31 Load carriers 97 Locking and unlocking the car 76 Locking s...

Page 249: ...anic function alarm 80 Parking brake 39 Parking brake reminder light 28 Parking lights 34 Passenger s seat backrest folding 57 PCV system 132 Pen holder 61 Polishing 128 Power seats 56 Power steering...

Page 250: ...and driver s seat 57 Removing the seat cushion 66 Replacing bulbs 120 125 Replacing fuses 116 Replacing wiper blades 140 Road assistance 149 Roadholding 95 Roof load maximum 143 Roof racks 97 S Safety...

Page 251: ...wheel adjustment 35 Steering wheel lock 35 Stop and Store bag 64 Storage compartments 59 Storage in the glove compartment 60 Studded tires 109 Subwoofer 72 166 Sun roof 42 43 Supplemental Restraint Sy...

Page 252: ...Turn signals 36 U Uniform tire quality grading 111 Unlocking the tailgate 79 Upholstery cleaning 128 V Vanity mirror lights replacing 124 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 142 Vehicle loading 110 Ven...

Page 253: ...System WHIPS 10 Windows electrically operated 40 Windshield washer solvent 104 Windshield wiper blades replacing 140 Windshield wipers washers 37 Winter driving 104 Winter tires 109 Winter Wet drivin...

Page 254: ...sories to be installed by someone unfamiliar with your car Damage caused by unapproved or improperly installed accessories may not be covered by your new car warranty See your Warranty and Service Rec...

Page 255: ...nd simpler Never use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the vehicle is moving A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safet...

Page 256: ...MIN mark Use brake fluid DOT 4 See page 137 Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled Octane rating see page 84 Tire pressure see label located on the rear edge of the right front d...

Page 257: ...2003 VOLVO XC70 Contents Top of Page Bulbs Power Socket US no file K ownersdocs 2003 2003_XC70 03xc70_13 htm 4 of 4 12 30 2006 4 18 09 PM...

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