Volvo 2003 V70 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 142)

2003 VOLVO V70

Electrical system

When replacing the battery or when carrying out work involving the electrical system, the following

should be observed:

● A battery connection to the wrong terminal will damage the electrical system. Be sure to connect the

positive battery cable to the positive battery terminal and the negative battery cable to the negative

battery terminal.

● If booster batteries are used for starting, they must be properly connected to minimize the risk of the

electrical system being damaged. For correct connection, see "Jump starting" section.

● Never disconnect the battery circuit (for example, to replace the battery) while the engine is running,

as this may damage the generator. Always make sure that all the battery connections are properly

cleaned and tightened.

● If any electrical welding work is performed on the vehicle, the battery's ground lead (negative cable)

and all the connecting cables of the generator must be disconnected and the welder cables placed as near

the welding points as possible.

● The radio must be turned off before the battery is disconnected.

● 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 following points when in use:

● To avoid damaging your car and to achieve maximum safety when driving, we recommend using the

load carriers that Volvo has developed especially for your car.

● Volvo-approved removable roof racks are designed to carry the maximum allowable roof load for this

vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg). For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the manufacturer's weight limits for the rack.

● Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weigh limits and never exceed the maximum rated roof load of

220 lbs (100 kg).

● Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads evenly.

● Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the load.

● Anchor the cargo correctly with appropriate tie-down equipment.

● Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured.

● Remember that the car's center of gravity and handling change when you carry a load on the roof.

● The car's wind resistance (and correspondingly, fuel consumption) will increase with the size of the

load.

● Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.

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