Pg. 151 starting and driving, Cold weather precautions – Volvo V70 User Manual
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2007 Volvo V70
Load carrier cover
The vehicle's ignition 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.
pg. 151 Starting and driving
Cold weather precautions
If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, the following advice is worth
noting:
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Make sure that the engine coolant contains 50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture will reduce
freeze protection. This gives protection against freezing down to -31°F (-35°C). See section "Coolant".
The use of "recycled" antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different types of antifreeze must not
be mixed.
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Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator. Your Volvo
retailer stocks plenty of Volvo engine coolant to protect your vehicle during cold weather.
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Try to keep the fuel tank well filled - this prevents the formation of condensation in the tank. In
addition, in extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
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The viscosity of the engine oil is important. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-
weather starting as well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine is warming up. For winter use,
5W-30 oil, particularly the synthetic type
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, is recommended. Be sure to use good quality oil but do not
use cold-weather oil for hard driving or in warm weather. See section "Engine oil" for more information.
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The load placed on the battery is greater during the winter since the windshield wipers, lighting, etc.
are used more often. Moreover, the capacity 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 and spray an antirust oil on the battery posts.
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Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter driving - see section "Wheels
and tires."
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To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from freezing, add washer solvents containing antifreeze (see
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