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Introduction Environment Volvo and the environment cles and parts have fulfilled their use, recyclingcator) light illuminates, or stays on after the Volvo is committed to the well being of its cus-is the next critical step in completing the lifevehicle has started. tomers. As a natural part of this commitment,cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the• Properly dispose of any vehicle-related we care about the environment in which we alltotal weight of a vehicle, which makes the vehi-waste such as used motor oil, used batter- live. Caring for the environment means ancle among the most recycled industrial prod-ies, brake pads, etc. everyday involvement in reducing our environ-ucts. In order to have efficient and well-con-• When cleaning your vehicle, please use mental impact. Volvo's environmental activitiestrolled recycling, dismantling information isgenuine Volvo car care products. All Volvo are based on a holistic view, which means weavailable for all Volvo models. For Volvo, allcar care products are formulated to be consider the overall environmental impact of ahomogeneous plastic parts weighing moreenvironmentally friendly. product throughout its complete life cycle. Inthan 3.4 oz. (100 grams) are marked with inter- this context, design, production, product use,national symbols that indicate how the com-WARNING and recycling are all important considerations.ponent is to be sorted for recycling. In addition In production, Volvo has partly or completelyto continuous environmental refinement ofPROPOSITION 65 WARNING! phased out several chemicals including CFCs,conventional gasoline-powered internal com-Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; andbustion engines, Volvo is actively looking atand certain vehicle components contain or reduced the number of chemicals used in ouradvanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.emit chemicals known to the state of Cali- plants 50% since 1991. When you drive a Volvo, you become our part-fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or ner in the work to lessen the car's impact onother reproductive harm. In addition, certain Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into fluids contained in vehicles and certain production a three-way catalytic converter withthe environment. To reduce your vehicle'sproducts of component wear contain or a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygenenvironmental impact, you can:emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- sensor, in 1976. The current version of this• Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or highly efficient system reduces emissions ofTests have shown decreased fuel econ-other reproductive harm. harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from theomy with improperly inflated tires. exhaust pipe by approximately 95 – 99% and• Follow the recommended maintenance the search to eliminate the remaining emis-schedule in your Warranty and Service sions continues. Volvo is the only automobileRecords Information booklet. manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for• Drive at a constant speed whenever pos- the air conditioning system of all models as farsible. back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced elec- tronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are• See a trained and qualified Volvo service bringing us closer to our goal. After Volvo vehi-technician as soon as possible for inspec- tion if the check engine (malfunction indi- 11

owners manual Volvo V70 XC70

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