09 Maintenance and service
179
Self-maintenance
09
Before starting work on the car
Battery
Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and tightened.
Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running (e.g. if replacing the bat-
tery).
Never use a quick charger to charge the bat-
tery. The battery cables must be discon-
nected when charging the battery.
The battery contains acid that is both corro-
sive and toxic. Handle the battery in an envi-
ronmentally-suitable way. Let your Volvo
dealer assist you.
Check regularly
Check the following at regular intervals, for
example, when refuelling:
• Coolant – The level must be between the
MIN
and
MAX
marks on the expansion
tank.
• Engine oil – The level must be between the
MIN
and
MAX
marks.
• Power steering fluid – The level must be
between the
MIN
and
MAX
marks.
• Washer fluid – The reservoir should be well
filled. Use washer antifreeze at tempera-
tures around freezing.
• Brake and clutch fluid – The level must be
between the
MIN
and
MAX
marks.
WARNING
High voltage output from the ignition sys-
tem. The voltage in the ignition system is
dangerous. The ignition must therefore
always be switched off for work in the
engine compartment.
Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition
coils when the ignition is on or the engine is
hot.
WARNING
Bear in mind that the radiator fan may start
automatically some time after the engine
has been switched off.
Always have the engine cleaned by a work-
shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is
hot.
Summary of Contents for 2008 C70
Page 1: ...WEB EDITION VOLVO C70 owner s manual...
Page 12: ...01 SAFETY...
Page 34: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS...
Page 64: ...02 Instruments and controls 63 02...
Page 66: ...03 CLIMATE CONTROL...
Page 76: ...04 INTERIOR...
Page 87: ...04 Interior 86 Storage spaces in the passenger compartment 04 6 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 7 8 G019514...
Page 96: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM...
Page 116: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING...
Page 150: ...06 Starting and driving 149 Detachable towbar 06 Push on the protective cover G017318...
Page 154: ...07 WHEELS AND TYRES...
Page 169: ...168 Cleaning 170 Touching up paintwork 173 Rustproofing 174...
Page 170: ...08 CAR CARE...
Page 176: ...08 Car care 175 08...
Page 178: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE...
Page 204: ...09 Maintenance and service 203 09...
Page 206: ...10 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM...
Page 230: ...10 Infotainment system 229 10...
Page 232: ...11 SPECIFICATIONS...