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    VOLVO V70 & XC70 Owner's Manual Web Edition I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions and operating instructions in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat be ...

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    Contents 4 00 00 Introduction Important information. ................................ 8 Important warnings ..................................... 9 Environment .............................................. 10 01 01 Safety Occupant safety........................................ 14 Reporting safety defects ........................... 15 Seat belts .. ...

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    Contents 5 03 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls .......................... 70 Ignition modes .......................................... 77 Seats......................................................... 79 Steering wheel .......................................... 84 Lighting ..................................................... 85 ...

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    Contents 6 06 06 Maintenance and specifications Volvo maintenance.................................. 216 Maintaining your car ....................... ........ 217 Hood and engine compartment .............. 219 Engine oil ................................................ 220 Fluids....................................................... 222 Replacing b ...

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    Contents 7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Introduction Important information 8 About this manual • Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the information in chapter 3. • Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first time. • The manual is structured so th ...

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    Introduction Important warnings 9 Driver distraction A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in the vehicle and oth- ers sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility. Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly relat ...

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    Introduction Environment 10 Volvo and the environment Volvo is committed to the well being of its cus- tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our environ- mental impact. Volvo's environmental activities are based on a ...

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    Introduction Environment 11 WARNING Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adaptive steering columns, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate. I n f o r m a t i o n ...

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    G020871 12 Occupant safety...................................................................................... 14 Reporting safety defects ......................................................................... 15 Seat belts ............................................................................................... 16 Supplemental Restraint ...

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    01 SAFETY I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    01 Safety Occupant safety 01 14 Volvo's concern for safety Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy- absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo vehicles long before it was fashionable or requi ...

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    01 Safety Reporting safety defects 01 15 Reporting safety defects in the U.S. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North Amer- ica, LLC. If NHTSA receives ...

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    01 Safety Seat belts 01 16 General information G020995 Adjusting the seat belt Seat belts should always be worn by all occu- pants of your vehicle. Children should be prop- erly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle. Most states ...

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    01 Safety Seat belts 01 17 WARNING • Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only. • Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection avail- able to you in the event of a collisi ...

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    01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 01 18 General information G022831 Warning symbols in the instrument panel As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple- mental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt pretensioners, front air- bags, side impact airbags, a front passenger oc ...

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    01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 01 `` 19 Front airbags G018665 The front airbag system The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times. The front airbag system includes gas genera- tors surrounded by the airbags, and decelera- tion sens ...

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    01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 01 20 Front airbag deployment • The front airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular col- lisions, impacts, or decelerations, depend- ing on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid decel ...

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    01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 01 `` 21 NOTE • Deployment of front airbags occurs only one time during an accident. In a colli- sion where deployment occurs, the air- bags and seat belt pretensioners acti- vate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. Th ...

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    01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 01 22 WARNING • Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recom- mends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a passenger-side front airbag. • Occupants in the front passenger's ...

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    01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor 01 `` 23 General information 2 2 G017724 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light Disabling the passenger's side front airbag Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag, and be p ...

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    01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor 01 24 WARNING • Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system. This could result in system malfunction. Maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by an a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • The front passenger's seat should not be modified in any way. This could ...

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    01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor 01 `` 25 In the USA Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 1-800-458-1552 In Canada Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 WARNING • No objects that add to the total weight on ...

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    01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor 01 26 WARNING • Do not place any type of object on the front passenger's seat in such a way that jamming, pressing, or squeezing occurs between the object and the front seat, other than as a direct result of the correct use of the Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retrac- tor (ALR/ELR) seat belt ( ...

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    01 Safety Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags 01 `` 27 General information G020694 Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbags (front seats only) As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your vehicle, it is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system is designed to help incre ...

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    01 Safety Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags 01 28 WARNING • The SIPS airbag system is a supple- ment to the structural Side Impact Pro- tection System and the three-point seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in rollover situations. • The use of seat covers on the front sea ...

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    01 Safety Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 01 29 General information G017675 This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the center of both front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side door windows. It is designed to help protect the heads of the occupants of the front seats and the ...

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    01 Safety Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS 01 30 General information G021018 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear (when the vehicle is rear-ended). I ...

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    01 Safety Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS 01 31 WARNING • Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind the front seats could impede the func- tion of the WHIPS system. • If the rear seat backrests are folded down, cargo must be secured to pre- vent it from sliding forward against the front seat backrests in the event of a collision from the rear. ...

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    01 Safety Crash mode 01 32 G022831 Driving after a collision If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text SAFETY MODE SEE MANUAL may appear in the information display. This indi- cates that the vehicle's functionality has been reduced. NOTE This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the vehicle's electrical s ...

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    01 Safety Child safety 01 `` 33 Children should be seated safely Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember that, regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a vehicle. Your vehicle is also equipped with ISOFIX/ LATCH attachments, which make it more con- venien ...

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    01 Safety Child safety 01 34 Automatic Locking Retractor/ Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ ELR) To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip- ped with a locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut. When attaching the seat belt to a child seat: 1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat ac ...

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    01 Safety Child restraint systems 01 `` 35 Child restraints G022840 Infant seat There are three main types of child restraint systems: infant seats, convertible seats, and booster cushions. They are classified accord- ing to the child's age and size. The following section provides general infor- mation on securing a child restraint using a thr ...

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    01 Safety Child restraint systems 01 36 WARNING • When not in use, keep the child restraint system secured or remove it from the passenger compartment to help pre- vent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or collision. • A small child's head represents a con- siderable part of its total weight and its neck is still ve ...

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    01 Safety Infant seats 01 `` 37 Securing an infant seat with a seat belt G022844 Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng- er's sea NOTE Refer to page 42–43 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages. 1. Place the infant seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. 2. Attach the se ...

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    01 Safety Infant seats 01 38 G022846 Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function. NOTE The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully. 5. Press the infant seat ...

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    01 Safety Convertible seats 01 `` 39 Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt G018630 Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas- senger's seat NOTE Refer to pages 42 and 43s for informa- tion on securing a child restraint using ISO- FIX lower anchors and/or top tether ancho- rages. Convertible seats can be used in either a for- wa ...

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    01 Safety Convertible seats 01 40 G022848 Fasten the seat belt 3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible. 4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function. NOTE The locking retractor will automatically relea ...

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    01 Safety Booster cushions 01 41 Securing a booster cushion G022851 Position the child correctly on the booster cushion Booster cushions are recommended for chil- dren who have outgrown convertible seats. 1. Place the booster cushion in the rear seat of the vehicle. 2. With the child properly seated on the booster cushion, attach the seat belt to o ...

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    01 Safety ISOFIX lower anchors 01 42 Using the ISOFIX lower child seat anchors G021064 ISOFIX lower child restraint anchors Lower anchors for ISOFIX-equipped child seats are located in the rear, outboard seats, hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor positions as shown. To access the anchors, kneel on ...

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    01 Safety Top tether anchors 01 43 Child restraint anchorages G017676 Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages in the rear seat. They are located on the rear side of the backrests. Securing a child seat 1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat. 2. Route the top tether strap under the head restraint and attach it to the ...

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    01 Safety Child restraint registration and recalls 01 44 Registering a child restraint Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register your child restraint to be reached in a recall. To stay informed about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out and return the registration card that comes with new child restraints. C ...

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    01 Safety Integrated booster cushion 01 `` 45 Integrated two-stage booster cushion (option) 1 Volvo's optional integrated booster cushions are located in the outboard seating positions. These booster cushions have been specially designed to help safeguard children in the rear seat. They should be stowed (folded down into the seat cushion) when ...

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    01 Safety Integrated booster cushion 01 46 • That the seat belt is properly positioned and is taut. • The shoulder section of the seat belt is across the child's collarbone, not over the neck. • The lap section of the seat belt is across the child's hips and not the abdomen. Using an integrated booster cushion Stage 1 G017696 G01769 ...

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    01 Safety Integrated booster cushion 01 47 Stowing the two-stage integrated booster cushion G017692 G017694 The booster cushion can be folded down com- pletely (stowed) from either the stage 1 or stage 2 positions. NOTE The booster cushion cannot be moved from the stage 2 (upper) position to the stage 1 (lower) position. It must first be folded dow ...

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    01 Safety Child safety locks 01 48 Child safety locks G021077 Manual child safety locks – rear doors The controls are located on the rear door jambs. Use the remote control's key blade or a screwdriver to adjust these controls. The rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the slot is in the horizon- tal position. The rear doors ca ...

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    01 Safety 01 49 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    50 Remote key and key blade ..................................................................... 52 Private locking ........................................................................................ 59 Keyless drive........................................................................................... 60 Locks............................ ...

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    02 LOCKS AND ALARM I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 02 52 Introduction Two remote keys or optional Personal Car Communicators (PCC) are provided with your vehicle. They enable you to unlock the doors and tailgate, and also function as ignition keys to start the vehicle or operate electrical com- ponents. The remote keys contain detachable metal key blades ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 02 `` 53 This feature can be activated or deactivated in the vehicle's menu under Car settings Car key memory Seat & mirror positions . See page 120 for a description of the menu sys- tem. See also page 60 for information regarding vehicles with the optional keyless drive. Confirmation when locki ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 02 54 Canada–IC: 3659A-WFS125VO Operation is subject to the following condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. See page 103 for information on starting the vehicl ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 02 `` 55 Unlock tailgate – Press the button once to disarm the alarm system and optional move- ment sensor (the alarm indicator light on the dashboard will go out), and unlock only the tailgate. NOTE • This function also opens the tailgate on models equipped with the optional power tailgate. • As an ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 02 56 NOTE If none of the indicator lights flash when the information button has been pressed sev- eral times from different places in relation to the vehicle, contact an authorized Volvo service technician. The indicator lights provide information according to the illustration: G030262 Steady green light ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 02 `` 57 function, see page 60 for detailed informa- tion. Detachable key blade The key blade can be removed from the remote control. When removed, the key blade can be used as follows: • To lock/unlock the driver's door • To lock/unlock the glove compartment (see page 63) • To enable/disable t ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 02 58 Battery type CR 2430, 3 V (one battery in the remote key, two batteries in the PCC) Opening the remote key/PCC Slide the spring loaded catch to the side. Pull the key blade straight out of the remote control. Insert a small screwdriver in the hole behind the spring loaded catch and care- fully pry u ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Private locking 02 59 Tailgate compartment G017869 Normal locking/unlocking points G017870 Locking/unlocking points with private locking acti- vated. By utilizing the remote key with the key blade removed, the private locking feature enables you to block access to the glove compartment and disconnect the tailgate from the central ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Keyless drive 02 60 Keyless drive (models with Personal Car Communicator only) Keyless locking and unlocking G017871 Range of the keyless drive remote control–5 ft (1.5 meters) This system makes it possible to unlock and lock the vehicle without having to press any buttons on the Personal Car Communicators (PCC). It is only nec ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Keyless drive 02 `` 61 NOTE If several people carrying PCCs approach the vehicle at the same time, the driver's seat and door mirrors will assume the posi- tions they were in for the person who opens the driver's door. See also page 80 for information on adjusting and storing the seat's position in the seat mem- or ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Keyless drive 02 62 Location of the keyless drive antennas G021179 The keyless drive system has a number of antennas located at various points in the vehi- cle. On the tailgate, near the wiper motor Left rear door handle Ceiling, above the center of the rear seat Under the floor of the cargo area, near the rear seat Right rear do ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Locks 02 `` 63 Locking and unlocking the vehicle From outside the vehicle The remote key locks all of the doors and the tailgate. The first press on the unlock button unlocks the driver's door and a second press unlocks the other doors and the tailgate (see also page 54). NOTE The vehicle cannot be locked if a door is open. ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Locks 02 64 Locking/unlocking the tailgate G021093 Tailgate unlock button on the remote key Unlocking the tailgate with the remote key ± Press the tailgate unlock button on the remote key to unlock (but not open 1 ) the tailgate. See also page 54. > The alarm indicator light on the dash- board will go out to indicate that the ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Alarm 02 `` 65 The alarm system The alarm is automatically armed whenever the vehicle is locked with the remote key or optional Personal Car Communicator. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the vehicle. The follow- ing conditions will trigger the alarm: • The hood is forced open. • The tailgate ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Alarm 02 66 Disarming the alarm ± Press the Unlock button on the remote key. > Two short flashes from the car's direc- tion indicators confirm that the alarm has been deactivated and that all doors are unlocked. Turning off (stopping) the alarm If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the Unlock button on ...

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    02 Locks and alarm Alarm 02 67 4. Press ENTER and lock the vehicle. The next time the engine is started, the alarm system will be reset and Full guard will appear in the instrument panel display. The accessory inclination and movement alarm sensors will be reactivated. In either of the alternatives, if you prefer not to deactivate the accessory inc ...

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    G020912 68 Instruments and controls ........................................................................ 70 Ignition modes ........................................................................................ 77 Seats....................................................................................................... 79 Steering wheel .... ...

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    03 YOUR DRIVING ENVIRONMENT I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 70 Instrument overview G021107 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 `` 71 Function Page Menus and mes- sages, turn signals, high/low beams, trip computer 120, 88, 85, 152 Cruise control 158 Horn, airbag 84, 18 Main instrument panel 71 Menu system, audio controls 131 Ignition slot 77 START/STOP ENGINE button 77 Hazard warning flashers 87 Door handle – In-door ...

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    03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 72 Gauges G010605 Gauges in the instrument panel Speedometer Fuel gauge. Please note that the fuel level indicator in the gauge moves from right to left as the amount of fuel in the tank decreases. See also the section on refuel- ing beginning on page 198. See page 152 for more information on ...

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    03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 `` 73 Symbol Description Left turn signal indicator Right turn signal indicator Trailer turn signal indicator If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the trailer's turn signals. If the light does not flash, or if they flash faster than usual when signaling a ...

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    03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 74 The information symbol may also illuminate together with other symbols. High beam indicator This symbol illuminates when the high beam headlights are on, or if the high beam flash function is used. Left turn signal indicator Right turn signal indicator NOTE • Both turn signal indicators w ...

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    03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 `` 75 Engine temperature Engine overheating can result from low oil or coolant levels, towing or hard driving at high heat and altitude, or mechanical malfunction. Engine overheating will be signaled with text and a red warning triangle in the middle of the instrument display. The exact text w ...

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    03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 76 If the vehicle is driven at a speed higher than approximately 5 mph (7 km/h), the warning symbol comes on. Trip odometers G010608 Trip odometers and reset button Odometer display Button for toggling between T1 and T2, and for resetting the odometer The trip odometers are used to measure sho ...

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    03 Your driving environment Ignition modes 03 `` 77 Functions G024099 Ignition slot with remote key, start/stop button Inserting and removing the remote key The various ignition modes are accessed by inserting the remote key into the ignition slot. The remote key can be removed from the igni- tion slot by pressing the key in. It will then be ejecte ...

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    03 Your driving environment Ignition modes 03 78 NOTE Use the POWER button for the audio sys- tem when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the battery. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    03 Your driving environment Seats 03 `` 79 Front seats G021127 Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer or softer lumbar support. Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position of your choice. Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion, pump up/down. Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest. Raise/lo ...

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    03 Your driving environment Seats 03 80 Operation The seats can be adjusted for a short period after unlocking the door with the remote con- trol without the key in the ignition slot. Seat adjustment is normally made when the ignition is on and can always be made when the engine is running. NOTE • Only one of the power seat's controls can be ...

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    03 Your driving environment Seats 03 `` 81 The position of the driver's seat is now stored in the remote control's memory. Automatic seat adjustment To move the seat to the position in which you left it: 1. Unlock the driver's door with the same remote control (the one used to lock the doors) 2. Open the driver's door within 2 m ...

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    03 Your driving environment Seats 03 82 • The right (passenger's side) section can be folded down together with the center sec- tion. • All three sections can be folded down together. Release and lower the center head restraint (see page 82) if the center and/ or right section of the backrest is to be lowered. The outboard head restraints ...

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    03 Your driving environment Seats 03 83 Manually lowering the rear seat's outboard head restraints G018760 • Pull the handle closest to the head restraint to fold it down. • To return the head restraint to the upright position, push it up until it clicks into place. NOTE • The head restraint must be returned to the upright position manua ...

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    03 Your driving environment Steering wheel 03 84 Adjusting G021138 Adjusting the steering wheel Lever for releasing/locking the steering wheel Possible positions The steering wheel can be adjusted for both height and reach: 1. Pull the lever toward you to release the steering wheel. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you. 3. Pu ...

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    03 Your driving environment Lighting 03 `` 85 Lighting panel G022854 Overview, light switches Thumb wheel for adjusting display and instrument lighting Rear fog light Front fog lights Headlights/parking lights Instrument lighting Illumination of the display and instrument lights will vary, depending on ignition mode. The display lighting is automat ...

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    03 Your driving environment Lighting 03 86 > The symbol illuminates in the instrument panel to indicate that the high beams are on. Active Bi-Xenon Lights  (ABL)–option G021143 Headlight pattern with ABL deactivated (left) and activated (right) respectively When the ABL function is activated, the head- light beams adjust laterally to help l ...

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    03 Your driving environment Lighting 03 `` 87 Front fog lights G014402 Button for front fog lights The front fog lights can be switched on together with high/low beams or the parking lights. ± Press the button to switch the fog lights on/ off. The light in the button comes on when the fog lights are on. NOTE Regulations regarding the use of the fr ...

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    03 Your driving environment Lighting 03 88 NOTE • Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live. • The hazard warning flashers will be acti- vated automatically if an airbag deploys. Turn signals 2 1 2 1 G023315 Turn signals When changing lanes The driver can automatically flash the turn signa ...

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    03 Your driving environment Lighting 03 `` 89 Interior lighting, rear G021150 Rear reading lights The lights are switched on or off by pressing each respective button. Courtesy lights/door step lighting (option) The courtesy lights/door step lighting switch on/off automatically when one of the front doors is opened/closed. Glove compartment lightin ...

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    03 Your driving environment Lighting 03 90 The time interval for this lighting can be set under Car settings Light settings Approach lighting . For a description of the menu system, see page 120. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    03 Your driving environment Wipers and washers 03 `` 91 Windshield wipers/washers G018663 Windshield wipers and washers Rain sensor (option) on/off Thumb wheel sensitivity/frequency CAUTION • Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should be thoroughly wet when the wipers are in operation. • Before using the wipers, i ...

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    03 Your driving environment Wipers and washers 03 92 CAUTION The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain sensor function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged. Windshield washing G019401 Washing function Move the lever toward the steering wheel ...

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    03 Your driving environment Wipers and washers 03 93 This function is deactivated when a different gear is selected. NOTE On vehicles with the optional rain sensor, the tailgate wiper will be activated when reverse is selected, if the rain sensor is acti- vated and it is raining. If the tailgate wiper is in the normal (continuous) wiping mode, sele ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 94

    03 Your driving environment Power windows 03 94 Power windows G018516 Driver's door control panel Switch for power child safety locks 1 and disengaging rear power window buttons, see page 48 Rear window controls Front window controls. WARNING • Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended. • Never leave children unattended ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 95

    03 Your driving environment Power windows 03 95 Resetting If the battery has been disconnected, the auto open function must be reset so that it will work properly. 1. Gently raise the front section of the button to close the window and hold it for one second. 2. Release the button briefly. 3. Raise the front section of the button again for one seco ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 96

    03 Your driving environment Mirrors 03 96 Power door mirrors G018518 Door mirror controls Adjusting 1. Press the L button for the left door mirror or the R button for the right door mirror. The light in the button comes on. 2. Adjust the position with the joystick in the center. 3. Press the L or R button again. The light should no longer be on. WA ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 97

    03 Your driving environment Mirrors 03 97 locking . For a description of the menu system, see page 120. Resetting to neutral Mirrors that have been moved out of position by an external force must be electrically reset to the neutral position for electric retracting/ extending to work. • Retract the mirrors with the L and R but- tons. • Fold the ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 98

    03 Your driving environment Power moonroof 03 98 Power moonroof (option on certain markets only) The moonroof controls are located in the ceil- ing console near the rearview mirror. The moonroof can be opened vertically and hori- zontally. The vehicle's must be in ignition mode I or II for the moonroof to be operated. CAUTION • Remove ice an ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 99

    03 Your driving environment Power moonroof 03 99 Tilt position G028900 Tilt position, raised at the rear edge Open by pressing the rear edge of the con- trol upward. Close by pulling the rear edge of the con- trol downward and hold it until the moon- roof has closed completely. Visor The moonroof features a sliding visor. The visor slides open auto ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 100

    03 Your driving environment HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option) 03 100 Introduction G029471 The HomeLink Wireless Control System pro- vides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as gate opera- tors, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems, even home ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 101

    03 Your driving environment HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option) 03 `` 101 NOTE Some devices may require you to replace this Programming Step 2 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator / Canadian Pro- gramming” section. If the HomeLink indica- tor light does not change to a rapidly blinking light after performing these steps, contact ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 102

    03 Your driving environment HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option) 03 102 Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three Home- Link buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined below), follow the step noted: • Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator light begin ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 103

    03 Your driving environment Starting the engine 03 `` 103 Starting the engine G024099 Ignition switch with remote key inserted (see page 77 for more information on ignition modes) WARNING Before starting the engine: • Fasten the seat belt. • Check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. • Make sure the brake pedal can ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 104

    03 Your driving environment Starting the engine 03 104 WARNING • Always remove the remote key from the ignition slot when leaving the vehicle, especially if there are children in the vehicle. • Never remove the remote key from the ignition slot while driving or when the vehicle is being towed. The steering lock could otherwise be activated, mak ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 105

    03 Your driving environment Starting the engine 03 `` 105 NOTE For the vehicle to start, one of the vehicle's remote keys must be in the passenger com- partment. Jump starting G021347 Connecting the jumper cables Follow these instructions to jump start your vehicle's dead battery or to jump start another vehicle's dead battery using ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 106

    03 Your driving environment Starting the engine 03 106 WARNING • Do not connect the jumper cable to any part of the fuel system or to any moving parts. Avoid touching hot manifolds. • Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. • Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fab ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 107

    03 Your driving environment Transmission 03 `` 107 Automatic transmission G021351 Shiftgate positions 1 Depress the button on the front of the gear selector knob to move the gear selector between the R , N , D , and P positions. The gear selector can be moved freely between the Geartronic (manual shifting) and Drive ( D ) positions while driving. P ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 108

    03 Your driving environment Transmission 03 108 Geartronic–manual shifting Geartronic allows you to manually shift among your vehicle's six forward speeds. Geartronic can be selected at any time. • To access the manual ( M ) shifting position from Drive ( D ), move the gear selector to the right to M (or to S on models equipped with Sport ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 109

    03 Your driving environment Transmission 03 109 All Wheel Drive – AWD 4 Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent All Wheel Drive, which means that power is distributed automatically between the front and rear wheels. Under normal driving condi- tions, most of the engine's power is directed to the front wheels. However, if there is any ten- ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 110

    03 Your driving environment Brakes 03 110 Brake system The brake system is a hydraulic system con- sisting of two separate brake circuits. If a prob- lem should occur in one of these circuits, it is still possible to stop the vehicle with the other brake circuit. If the brake pedal must be depressed farther than normal and requires greater foot pre ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 111

    03 Your driving environment Brakes 03 111 ing gently for a short period while the vehicle is moving. Emergency Brake Assistance EBA is designed to provide full brake effect immediately in the event of sudden, hard brak- ing. The system is activated by the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed. When the EBA system is activated, the brake ped ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 112

    03 Your driving environment Hill Descent Control (HDC) 03 112 Introduction 1 Normally, when the accelerator pedal is released while driving down hills, the vehicle's speed slows as the engine runs at lower rpm (the normal engine braking effect). However, if the downhill gradient becomes steeper and if the vehicle is carrying a load, speed incr ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 113

    03 Your driving environment Hill Descent Control (HDC) 03 113 HDC can be deactivated at any time. If this is done while driving down a steep hill, the sys- tem's braking effect will decrease gradually. NOTE Engine response to pressure on the accel- erator pedal may be slightly slower than normal when HDC is activated. I n f o r m a t i o n P r ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 114

    03 Your driving environment Parking brake 03 114 Electric parking brake An electric parking brake has the same func- tion as a manual parking brake. NOTE • A faint sound from the parking brake's electric motor can be heard when the parking brake is being applied. This sound can also be heard during the automatic function check of the parking ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 115

    03 Your driving environment Parking brake 03 `` 115 Releasing the electric parking brake G021359 Parking brake control Manual release 1. Fasten the seat belt. 2. Insert the remote key in the ignition slot. 3. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 4. Pull the parking brake control. Vehicles with Keyless drive (option) 1. Press the START/STOP ENGINE butto ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 116

    03 Your driving environment Parking brake 03 116 shop. If you drive off with this error message showing, a warning signal sounds. Parking brake not applied – A fault is pre- venting the parking brake from being applied. Try to apply and release. Contact a Volvo work- shop if the message remains. Parking brake Service required – A fault has aris ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 117

    03 Your driving environment 03 117 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    G020908 118 Menus and messages ........................................................................... 120 Climate system ..................................................................................... 124 Audio system ........................................................................................ 131 Bluetooth  hands-free con ...

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    04 COMFORT AND DRIVING PLEASURE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 120

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Menus and messages 04 120 Center console Certain functions are controlled from the cen- ter console via the menu system or from the optional keypad in the steering wheel. Each function is described under its respective sec- tion. The current menu level is shown at the top right of display in the center console. Cente ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 121

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Menus and messages 04 `` 121 Light settings Lock settings Reduced guard 1 Parking camera settings (accessory) Steering force level (option) Information Climate settings Automatic blower adjust Recirculation timer Auto. rear defroster Reset climate settings Main menu AM Audio settings 2 Sound stage Equalizer, front Eq ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 122

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Menus and messages 04 122 Menu overview Driving distance on current fuel reserve Average Instantaneous: Average speed Current speed in mph (Canadian models only) DSTC Message G028940 When a warning, information or indicator sym- bol comes on, a corresponding message appears on the information display. An error messag ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 123

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Menus and messages 04 123 Message Description Maintenance over- due If the service inter- vals are not fol- lowed, the warranty does not cover any damaged parts. Contact an author- ized Volvo workshop for service. Temporarily OFF A function has been temporarily switched off and is reset automatically while driving or ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 124

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system 04 124 Introduction Air conditioning The vehicle is equipped with Electronic Climate Control (ECC). The climate control system cools, heats or dehumidifies the air in the pas- senger compartment. NOTE • The air conditioning can be switched off, but to ensure the best possible cli- mate comfort in the ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 125

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system 04 `` 125 your Warranty and Service Records Informa- tion booklet, or consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for these intervals. The filter should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should always be replace ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 126

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system 04 126 Air vents in the door pillars G021368 Open Closed Horizontal airflow Vertical airflow Direct the outer air vents toward the side win- dows to defrost. Direct the vents into the passenger compart- ment to maintain a comfortable climate in the rear seat. Electronic climate control, ECC G018599 Ven ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 127

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system 04 `` 127 • Level one: press the button three times for the lowest output – one indicator light comes on. • Press the button a fourth time to switch off the function – the indicator light will go out. Blower control Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the blow ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 128

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system 04 128 Temperature control The temperatures on the driver and passenger sides can be set independently. When the vehicle is started, the most recent setting is resumed. NOTE Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by selecting a higher/lower temperature than the actual temperature required. A/C – ON/ ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 129

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system 04 `` 129 Interior Air Quality System–IAQS (option) This system consists of a mul- tifilter and an air quality sen- sor. The filter helps remove gases and particles from the incoming air, thereby reduc- ing the amounts of odors and contaminants entering the vehicle. The air quality sensor detects inc ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 130

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system 04 130 Air distribution table Air distribution Use Air distribution Use Air to windows. Some air flows from the dashboard air vents. The air is not recirculated. Air condition- ing is always engaged. To remove de-fog/de- ice the front side win- dows and windshield quickly. Air to the floor and windows. ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 131

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 `` 131 Introduction The audio system is available in two versions: High Performance och Premium Sound. The system version is shown in the display when the audio system is switched on. If the audio system is on when the ignition is switched off, it will come on automatically the next time the ignition ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 132

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 132 USB/iPod connector (option) An auxiliary device, such as an iPod, MP3 player or a USB flash drive can be connected to the audio system via the connector in the center console storage compartment. A stand- ard cable from an iPod or MP3 player can be routed under the cover to the AUX connector in th ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 133

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 `` 133 G021400 Volume Scroll/search forward and backward Audio source, activating Headphones sockets (3.5 mm) – accessory Activating/deactivating The control panel is activated by pressing MODE when the audio system is switched on. It is switched off automatically when the audio system is switched o ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 134

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 134 Audio functions G018382 Center console, controls for audio functions Internal audio sources: AM, FM and CD External audio source. For connection, see page 131 Push button and knob controls for making sound settings Navigation button Volume and on/off Audio volume and automatic volume control The a ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 135

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 `` 135 • Center level 1 – Level for the center speaker. • Surround level 1 – Level for surround sound. Equalizer Sound levels for different frequencies can be adjusted separately using the equalizer 2 . 1. Go to Audio settings and select Equalizer Front or Equalizer Rear . The sound level for ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 136

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 136 Playing a CD (CD player 4 ) If a music CD is in the player when CD is pressed, it will be played automatically. Other- wise, insert a disc and press CD . Playing a CD (CD changer) If a CD position with a music CD is already selected when CD is pressed, it will be played automatically. Otherwise se ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 137

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 `` 137 Scan CD This function plays the first ten seconds of each CD track/sound file. Press SCAN to acti- vate. Interrupt with EXIT or SCAN to continue playing the current CD track/sound file. Random This function plays the tracks in random order (shuffle). The random CD tracks/sound files can be scro ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 138

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 138 Automatic tuning 1. Select a wave band using FM or AM . 2. Press / on the navigation button. Manual tuning 1. Select a wave band using FM or AM . 2. Turn TUNING to select a station. Preset Ten station presets can be stored for each wave band. FM has two memories for presets: FM1 and FM2 . Only rad ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 139

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 `` 139 information on the standard audio and radio functions). 2. Press the MODE button repeatedly until Sirius 1 or 2 is displayed. Activating Sirius radio 1. Tune to a satellite channel that has no audio, which means that the channel is unsubscribed and the text "Call 888-539- SIRIUS TO SUBSCRI ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 140

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 140 Storing a channel A total of 20 satellite channels can be stored; 10 channels each for Sirius 1 and 2, see page 138 for detailed information on storing channels. • A long press on one of the number keys stores the currently tuned channel on that key. • A short press on a number key while the r ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 141

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 `` 141 Skip options This function is used to remove a channel from the list of available channels. Skipping a channel 1. Select CHANNEL SKIP LIST and press ENTER . 2. Select a category in the list and press ENTER . 3. Skip channels in the list presented by pressing ENTER or right arrow key. Unskip all ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 142

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Audio system 04 142 Your Volvo retailer can also provide you with assistance. SIRIUS ID This function displays the 12-digit Sirius acti- vation ID. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 143

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Bluetooth hands-free connection 04 `` 143 Introduction G021443 System overview Cell phone Location of the microphone Steering wheel keypad Center console control panel and display Bluetooth  hands-free This option makes it possible to set up a wire- less connection between a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone and the ve ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 144

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Bluetooth  hands-free connection 04 144 function is also available on the steering wheel keypad. Getting started Use the controls on steering wheel keypad (3) and in the center console (4) to access, navi- gate and make selections in the hands-free system’s menus (see page 148). Activating/deactivating A short p ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 145

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Bluetooth hands-free connection 04 `` 145 End the call by pressing EXIT. Disconnecting the cell phone The cell phone is automatically disconnected from the audio system if it is moved out of range. For more information about connec- tions, see page 144. The cell phone can be manually disconnected from the hands-free ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 146

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Bluetooth  hands-free connection 04 146 Ringing volume Go to Phone settings Sounds and volume Ring volume and adjust the volume with the / keys on the center console. Ringing tones The hands-free system’s integrated ringing tones can be selected in Phone settings Sounds and volume Ring signal Ring signal 1,2,3.. ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 147

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Bluetooth hands-free connection 04 `` 147 Searching for contacts The easiest way to search for a contact in the phone book is to press and hold any of the buttons 2 – 9 (see the illustration on page 143). This starts a search based on the first letter on the button that has been pressed. The phone book can also be ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 148

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Bluetooth  hands-free connection 04 148 Bluetooth  menus 1. Missed calls 2. Received calls 3 Dialed calls 4. Phone book 4.1. Search 4.2. Copy fr. mobile phone 5. Bluetooth... 5.1. Change phone 5.2. Connect phone 5.3. Disconnect phone 5.4. Connect fr. mobile phone 6. Phone settings 6.1. Call options 6.1.2. Autom ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 149

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Rear Seat Entertainment - Dual Screen (RSE)–option 04 `` 149 Introduction The RSE system can be used at the same time as the vehicle’s audio system. When the rear seat passengers play a DVD, connect an external device to the RSE AUX connectors, etc., and listen to the audio through the cordless headphones, the dr ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 150

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Rear Seat Entertainment - Dual Screen (RSE)–option 04 150 Pause 1. Pause and restart the CD by pressing . 2. Stop the CD by pressing . 3. Press again to eject the CD. Home-burned CDs CDs burned on a home computer can be played. However, the quality of the sound may be affected by the type of source file and for- ma ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 151

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Rear Seat Entertainment - Dual Screen (RSE)–option 04 151 Replacing batteries in the remote control and cordless headphones The remote control and headphones each run on 2 AAA batteries. G031361 1. Remove the retaining screw and lift off the battery cover. 2. Remove the old batteries and insert new ones as indicate ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 152

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Trip computer 04 152 Introduction G022909 Information display and controls READ –press to acknowledge/confirm/ erase a message) Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip computer menus) RESET –resets certain functions To scroll through trip computer information, move the thumb wheel up or down. Continue turning ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 153

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Compass 04 `` 153 Operation G029736 Rearview mirror with compass. The rearview mirror has an integrated display that shows the compass direction in which the vehicle is pointing. Eight different directions are shown with the abbreviations: N (north), NE (north east), E (east), SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 154

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Compass 04 154 1. Put the ignition in mode II . 2. Using a pen or similar object, press and hold the button on the rear side of mirror for at least 3 seconds. The number for the current area will be shown. 3. Press the button repeatedly until the num- ber for the required geographic area (1 – 15) is shown. 4. The d ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 155

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Stability system 04 `` 155 Introduction The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system (DSTC) consists of a number of func- tions designed help reduce wheel spin, coun- teract skidding, and to generally help improve directional stability. CAUTION A pulsating sound will be audible when the system is actively operat ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 156

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Stability system 04 156 If the symbol appears alone, it may appear as follows: • If the symbol flashes, this indicates that the stability system is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid. • If the symbol remains on for approximately 2 seconds after the engine has been started, this indic ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 157

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Active chassis system–Four C 04 157 Active chassis (Four C)–option Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Con- trolled Chassis Concept), regulates the cha- racteristics of the shock absorbers so that the car's driving characteristics can be adjusted. There are three settings: Comfort, Sport and Advanced. Comfo ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 158

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Cruise control 04 158 Operation G022910 Steering wheel-mounted controls and display Standby mode Resume set speed Deactivating Activate/set speed Set speed indicator (parentheses indicate standby mode) Engaging the cruise control function Before a speed can be set, the cruise control system must be engaged (put in st ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 159

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Cruise control 04 159 Temporary deactivation The driver can temporarily deactivate cruise control by pressing 0 . The saved speed is shown in brackets in the information display. Resume set speed If cruise control has been deactivated tempo- rarily, it can be reactivated by pressing . The vehicle's speed returns ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 160

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Auto-brake (option) 04 160 Introduction Collision Warning with Auto-brake is designed to assist the driver if there is a risk of a collision with the vehicle ahead, if that vehicle is at a standstill or moving in the same direction as your vehicle. Auto-brake helps reduce the col- lision speed. ...

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    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Auto-brake (option) 04 `` 161 support is activated. Brake support prepares the brake system to react quickly, and the brakes are applied slightly. This may be expe- rienced as a light tug. If the brakes are applied quickly, full braking effect will be provided, even if pressure on the brake ped ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 162

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Auto-brake (option) 04 162 Limitations Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light con- trasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the driver is not looking straight ahead may make the visual warning signal in the windshield difficult to see. For this reason, always activate the audible warning signa ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 163

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Auto-brake (option) 04 `` 163 WARNING • The camera has the same limitations as the human eye. In other words, its “vision is impaired” by adverse weather conditions such as heavy snowfall, dense fog, etc. These conditions may reduce the function of systems that depend on the camera or cau ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 164

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Auto-brake (option) 04 164 Cause Action The surface of the windshield is clean but the message remains in the display. Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the camera to register visibility. The surface between the inside of the windshield and the camera is dirty. Contact an autho ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 165

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Auto-brake (option) 04 165 Symbol Message Description Radar blocked See manual Collision Warning and Auto-brake are temporarily not functioning. The radar sensor is blocked, for example by heavy rain or snow that has accumulated in front of the sensor, and cannot detect other vehicles, see page ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 166

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control–ACC (option) 04 166 Introduction Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an optional system designed to assist the driver by main- taining a set speed or a set distance to the vehicle ahead. It is primarily intended for use on long straight roads in steady traffic, such as on highways and other mai ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 167

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control–ACC (option) 04 `` 167 WARNING • Adaptive cruise control is not a collision avoidance system. The driver is always responsible for applying the brakes if the system does not detect another vehicle. • Adaptive cruise control does not react to slow moving or stationary vehicles. The distan ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 168

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control–ACC (option) 04 168 Operation G027123 Controls and display Activate and resume settings, increase speed Standby mode, on/off Set time interval Activate and set a speed Set speed (parentheses indicate standby mode) Time interval while it is being set Time interval after it has been set Engagi ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 169

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control–ACC (option) 04 `` 169 WARNING • Only use a time interval that is suitable in current traffic conditions. • A short time interval gives the driver lim- ited reaction time if an unexpected sit- uation occurs in traffic. The number of bars indicating the selected time interval are shown wh ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 170

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control–ACC (option) 04 170 • if the radar sensor is obstructed and can- not detect other vehicles, for example in heavy rain, or if snow or other objects are obscuring the radar sensor. NOTE Keep the area in front of the radar sensor clean. • if the speed of vehicles ahead is signifi- cantly di ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 171

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control–ACC (option) 04 `` 171 Cause Action Swirling water or snow from the surface of the road may interfere with the radar signals. No action possible. A very wet or snow-covered road surface may affect the function of the radar. The surface of the radar is clean but the message remains in the dis ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 172

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control–ACC (option) 04 172 Symbol Message Description Radar blocked See manual ACC has been temporarily disconnected because the radar is obstructed in some way and cannot detect other vehicles. see page 169 for information on the radar sensor’s limitations.. Cruise control Service required ACC i ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 173

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Distance alert 04 `` 173 Introduction Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con- trol and is a function that provides information about the time interval to the vehicle ahead. Time interval information is only given for a vehicle that is driving ahead of your vehicle, in the same lane, and in the same direction. ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 174

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Distance alert 04 174 also displayed when Adaptive Cruise Control is activated. NOTE • The higher your vehicle’s speed, the greater the distance to the vehicle ahead, measured in feet (meters), for a given time interval. • The set time interval is also used by Adaptive Cruise Control, see page 168. WARNING Only ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 175

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Distance alert 04 175 Symbol Message Description Radar blockd See manual Distance Alert has been temporarily disconnected because the radar is obstructed in some way and cannot detect other vehicles. See page 169 for information on the radar sensor’s limitations. Collision warn. Service required Distance Alert or C ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 176

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Driver Alert System (option) 04 176 Introduction The Driver Alert System is designed to help a driver who may be becoming fatigued or who is inadvertently leaving the lane. The Driver Alert System consists of two differ- ent functions that can be switched on together or separately. • Driver Alert Control (DAC) • ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 177

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Driver Alert System (option) 04 `` 177 Operating DAC Certain settings can be made from the menu system controlled from the center instrument panel, see page 120 for more information on the menu system. The current system status can be checked on the trip computer’s display by using the but- tons on the left steerin ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 178

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Driver Alert System (option) 04 178 Symbols and messages in the display Symbol Message Description Driver Alert OFF The function is not switched on. Driver Alert Unavailable The vehicle’s speed is below 37 mph (60 km/h) or the road lacks clear marking lines. Driver Alert The function is analyzing the driver’s dri ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 179

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Driver Alert System (option) 04 `` 179 Lane Departure Warning (LDW)– general information G017394 This function is designed to help reduce the risk of accidents in situations where the vehicle leaves its lane and there is a risk of driving off the road or into the opposite lane. LDW con- sists of a camera that monit ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 180

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Driver Alert System (option) 04 180 Symbols and messages in the display Symbol Message Description Lane departure warning On/Off The function is switched on or off. The text disappears after 5 seconds. Lane Depart Warn Available The function is monitoring the road’s marker lines. Lane Depart Warn Unavailable Speed ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 181

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Park assist (option) 04 `` 181 Introduction The park assist system is designed to assist you when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc. It utilizes four ultrasound sensors located in one or both bumpers to measure the dis- tance to a vehicle, object, or a person who may be close to the front or rear of your vehi ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 182

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Park assist (option) 04 182 Signals from the park assist system Active Active Active 1 2 3 Views in the display Visual indicator The audio system’s display gives an overview of the vehicle’s position in relation to a detected object. The markers in the display indicate that one or more of the four sensors has det ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 183

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Park assist (option) 04 183 Front park assist G021424 The distance monitored in front of the vehicle is approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 m). The audible sig- nal comes from the audio system's front speakers. It may not be possible to combine auxiliary headlights and front park assist since these lights could trigger th ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 184

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Blind Spot Information System (option) 04 184 Introduction G021426 BLIS camera Indicator light BLIS symbol The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an information system that indicates the presence of another vehicle moving in the same direction as your vehicle in the side-view mirror's "blind area." ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 185

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Blind Spot Information System (option) 04 `` 185 When does BLIS function The system functions when your vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h). When you pass another vehicle: The system reacts when you pass another vehicle at a speed of up to 6 mph (10 km/h) faster than that vehicle. When you are passed by ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 186

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Blind Spot Information System (option) 04 186 Limitations In certain situations, the BLIS indicator light(s) may illuminate even when there are no other vehicles in the area monitored by the system. NOTE If the BLIS indicator lights illuminate occa- sionally even when there are no other vehi- cles in the blind area, ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 187

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Blind Spot Information System (option) 04 187 switched off, and a text message is dis- played. • BLIS can be switched on again by pressing the button. The indicator light in the button will illuminate and a new text message will be displayed. Press the READ button (see page 121) to erase the message. BLIS system me ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 188

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Passenger compartment convenience 04 188 Storage spaces G024158 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 189

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Passenger compartment convenience 04 `` 189 Compartment in door panel Storage pocket on the front edge of the front seat cushions Glove compartment Storage compartment, 12-volt socket and AUX input Jacket holder Rear seat cup holders Storage pocket Jacket holder The jacket hanger is located on the inboard side of the ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 190

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Passenger compartment convenience 04 190 Vanity mirror G021438 Vanity mirror with lighting The light comes on automatically when the cover is lifted. 12-volt sockets G021439 12-volt socket in the front tunnel console G021440 12-volt socket in the rear center console The electrical socket can be used for 12-volt acces ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 191

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure 04 191 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 192

    192 Driving recommendations ..................................................................... 194 Refueling............................................................................................... 198 Loading................................................................................................. 202 Cargo area ................... ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 193

    05 DURING YOUR TRIP I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 194

    05 During your trip Driving recommendations 05 194 General information Economical driving conserves natural resources Better driving economy 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 operating ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 195

    05 During your trip Driving recommendations 05 `` 195 Driving through water • The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 10 in. (25 cm), at a maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h). • Take particular care when driving through flowing water. • Clean the electrical connections for trailer wiring after driving in mud or wat ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 196

    05 During your trip Driving recommendations 05 196 Before a long distance trip It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv- ice technician before driving long distances. Your retailer will also be able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for your use in the event that problems ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 197

    05 During your trip Driving recommendations 05 197 2 parts water Down to –18 °F (–28 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 1 part water. • Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks. • Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 198

    05 During your trip Refueling 05 198 Fuel requirements Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives) Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas- oline to control engine deposits. Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping injectors and intake valves clean. Consistent use of deposit control gasolines will help ensure good driva- bility and fuel econ ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 199

    05 During your trip Refueling 05 `` 199 Octane rating Minimum octane G028920 Typical pump octane label Volvo recommends premium fuel for best per- formance, but using 87 octane or above will not affect engine reliability. Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower, torque, and fuel economy per- formance using premium 91 octane fuel. Dem ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 200

    05 During your trip Refueling 05 200 Opening/closing the fuel filler door G022914 The fuel filler door is located on the right rear fender (indicated by an arrow beside the fuel tank symbol on the information display ) With the ignition switched off, press the button on the lighting panel to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel fi ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 201

    05 During your trip Refueling 05 201 CAUTION • Do not refuel with the engine running 1 . Turn the ignition off or to position I . If the ignition is on, an incorrect reading could occur in the fuel gauge. • Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Do not press the handle on the filler nozzle more than one extra time. Too much fuel in the tank in hot we ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 202

    05 During your trip Loading 05 202 Introduction The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number of passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight of any accessories that may be installed, etc. To increase loading space, the rear seat backr- ests can be folded down, See page 81. When loading the cargo area, keep t ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 203

    05 During your trip Loading 05 `` 203 CAUTION Be sure that there is adequate space above and behind the vehicle before opening the tailgate automatically. NOTE If the tailgate has been opened and closed continuously for more than 90 seconds, the automatic function will be deactivated to avoid overloading the electrical system. The automatic functio ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 204

    05 During your trip Loading 05 204 WARNING • Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during sud- den stops. • Always secure large and heavy objects with a seat belt or cargo retaining straps. • Always secure the load to help prevent it from moving in the event of sudden sto ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 205

    05 During your trip Loading 05 `` 205 Press the hook down lightly and move the it to an opening in the rail. Pull the hook straight up. Replace a hook in the rail in the reverse order. NOTE In order to return a removed hook into a rail, it must be press down lightly. Reinserting a hook G019581 Upper illustration: hooks correctly installed, Lower il ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 206

    05 During your trip Loading 05 206 Roof loads Using load carriers Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso- ries. Observe the following points when in use: • To avoid damaging your vehicle and to achieve maximum safety when driving, we recommend using the load carriers that Volvo has developed especially for your vehicle. • Volvo-approved r ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 207

    05 During your trip Cargo area 05 `` 207 Steel cargo grid (option) G017748 Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid that helps prevent objects in the cargo area from moving forward into the passenger com- partment. Folding the grid up/down Grasp the lowering edge of the grid and pull it rearward/upward, or push it downward/for- ward. NOTE If ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 208

    05 During your trip Cargo area 05 208 Cargo area cover (option) G017749 Use • Pull the cover over the cargo and hook it into the holes in the rear cargo area pillars. • To retract (roll up) the cover, release it from the holes and guide it toward the rear seat backrest. Installing the cover 1. Press the end piece on one side of the cargo area c ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 209

    05 During your trip Cargo area 05 209 The two-sections of the net are attached to the rear side of the rear seat backrest. The cas- settes have different widths, and the widest section should be mounted on the right side (seen from the rear of the vehicle). 1. Fold down the rear seat backrests. 2. Align the cassette’s mounting rail above the moun ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 210

    05 During your trip Towing a trailer 05 210 Introduction Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches that are specially designed for the vehi- cle. NOTE See page 271 for the maximum trailer and tongue weights recommended by Volvo. • Observe the legal requirements of the state/province in which the vehicles are • All Volvo models are equip ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 211

    05 During your trip Towing a trailer 05 211 NOTE • When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brake before putting the gear selector in P . Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recom- mendations for wheel chocking. • When starting on a hill, put the gear selector in D before releasing the park- ing brake. See ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 212

    05 During your trip Emergency towing 05 212 Towing eyelet G017464 Location of the towing eyelet G021501 Attaching the towing eyelet The towing eyelet is located under the floor of the cargo area, with the spare tire. This eyelet must be screwed into the positions provided on the right sides of either the front or rear bumper (see illustration). CAU ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 213

    05 During your trip Emergency towing 05 213 • Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not exceed the maximum allowable towing speed. • Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km). • While the vehicle is being towed, try to keep the tow rope taut at all times. • The vehicle should only be towed in the forward direction. NOTE D ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 214

    G020922 214 Volvo maintenance................................................................................ 216 Maintaining your car.............................................................................. 217 Hood and engine compartment ............................................................ 219 Engine oil.............................. ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 215

    06 MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 216

    06 Maintenance and specifications Volvo maintenance 06 216 Introduction Volvo advises you to follow the maintenance program outlined in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet. This mainte- nance program contains inspections and serv- ices necessary for the proper function of your vehicle. The maintenance services contain several check ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 217

    06 Maintenance and specifications Maintaining your car 06 `` 217 Owner maintenance Periodic maintenance requirements and inter- vals are described in your vehicle's Warranty and Service Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services. Each time the car is refueled: • Ch ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 218

    06 Maintenance and specifications Maintaining your car 06 218 your vehicle diagnosed and, if necessary, serviced by a qualified Volvo technician. • If you recently had service for a lit Check Engine light, or if you had service that required disconnecting the battery, a period of driving is necessary to bring the OBD II system to "ready" ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 219

    06 Maintenance and specifications Hood and engine compartment 06 219 Opening and closing the hood G021502 G010951 Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock. Lift the hood slightly. Press the release control (located under the right front edge of the hood) to the left, and lift the hood WARNING Check that the ho ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 220

    06 Maintenance and specifications Engine oil 06 220 Checking the engine oil The oil level should be checked every time the vehicle is refueled. This is especially important during the period up to the first scheduled maintenance service. • See page 272 for oil specifications. • Refer to the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for i ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 221

    06 Maintenance and specifications Engine oil 06 221 WARNING Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces. NOTE Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance inter- vals except at owner request and at addi- tional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer. I n f o r m a t i o n P r ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 222

    06 Maintenance and specifications Fluids 06 222 Coolant G021738 Location of the coolant reservoir Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, con- sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech- nician. See page 274 for information on cooling sys- tem capacities. CAUTION • If necessary, top up the cooling sy ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 223

    06 Maintenance and specifications Fluids 06 223 The brake fluid should always be between the MIN and MAX marks on the inside of the res- ervoir. Check, without removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir. Fluid type : DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C), P/N 9437433 Replace : The fluid should be replaced accord- ing to ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 224

    06 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs 06 224 Introduction All bulb specifications are listed on page 230. The following bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian: • Dome lighting • Reading lights • Glove compartment lighting • Turn signals in the door mirror • Approach lighting in the ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 225

    06 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs 06 `` 225 CAUTION Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin- gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it. NOTE • Always switch off the ignition before starting to replace a bulb. • The optional active Bi-Xenon ? ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 226

    06 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs 06 226 Low beam, Halogen G021746 1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see page 224). 2. Remove the cover over the bulbs. 3. Detach the bulb by pressing the upper sec- tion of the retaining spring downward and to the side. 4. Unplug the connector from the bulb. 5. Replace the bulb and re ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 227

    06 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs 06 `` 227 Parking lights G021749 1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see page 224). 2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 225). 3. To access the bulb, first remove the high beam bulb. 4. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder. 5. Remove the burned out bulb and install a new o ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 228

    06 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs 06 228 Fog lights G026015 1. Remove the cover by pressing in the clips and pulling straight out. 2. Unscrew the fog light housing screw and pull it out. 3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Install a new bulb by turning clockwise. 5. Press the bulb into the holder. (The profile of the ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 229

    06 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs 06 `` 229 NOTE If an error message remains in the display after a faulty bulb has been replaced, con- tact an authorized Volvo workshop. License plate lighting G017458 1. Remove the screws with a screwdriver. 2. Carefully detach the entire bulb housing and pull it out. 3. Replace the bulb. 4. Refit ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 230

    06 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs 06 230 Vanity mirror lighting Removing the mirror glass G021759 1. Insert a screwdriver underneath the lower edge, in the center, turn and carefully pry up the lug on the edge. 2. Insert the screwdriver underneath the edge on the left and right sides (by the black rubber sections), and pry carefully ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 231

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wiper blades and washer fluid 06 `` 231 Wiper blades G021763 The windshield wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver’s side is longer than the one on the passenger side. Service position The wiper blades must be in the service (verti- cal) position for replacement or washing. 1. Switch off the ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 232

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wiper blades and washer fluid 06 232 Replacing the tailgate wiper blade G032770 1. Fold the wiper arm outward. 2. Grasp the inner section of wiper blade (at the arrow). 3. Pull out the blade to release it from the wiper arm. 4. Press the new wiper blade into place and check that it seats securely. 5. Fold the wiper ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 233

    06 Maintenance and specifications Battery 06 `` 233 Warning symbols on the battery Wear protective goggles. Keep away from children. Avoid smoking, open flames, and/or sparks. See the owner's manual. Contains corrosive acid. Risk of explosion NOTE A used battery should be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. Con- sult your Vol ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 234

    06 Maintenance and specifications Battery 06 234 CAUTION • Always use distilled or deionized water (battery water). • Never fill above the level mark in the cell. Changing G021768 G021769 WARNING Connect and disconnect the positive and negative cables in the correct sequence. Removal Switch off the ignition and wait at least 5 minutes before di ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 235

    06 Maintenance and specifications Battery 06 235 WARNING PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- sories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Installation 1. Lower the battery into the battery box. G021771 2. Move the ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 236

    06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 06 236 Replacing fuses There are relay/fuse boxes located in the engine compartment, the passenger compart- ment, and the cargo area. If an electrical component fails to function, this may be due to a blown fuse. The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to remove it. To do so: 1. Pull the fuse straight ou ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 237

    06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 06 `` 237 Engine compartment G025600 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 238

    06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 06 238 Engine compartment, upper Engine compartment, front Engine compartment, lower Positions These fuses are all located in the engine com- partment box. Fuses in are located under . NOTE • Fuses 16 – 33 and 35 – 41 may be changed at any time when necessary. • Fuses 1 – 15, 34 and 42 – 44 are re ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 239

    06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 06 `` 239 Function A Starter motor relay 30 Ignition coils 20 Engine Control Module (ECM), throttle 10 Injection system 15 Engine valves 10 EVAP/heated oxygen sensor/ Injection 15 Crank case ventilation heater 20 Fuel leakage detection 5 – - Cooling fan 80 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 240

    06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 06 240 Under the glove compartment 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 24 25 26 27 28 G032918 Fold aside the iupholstery covering the fuse box. 1. Press the cover's lock and fold it up. 2. The fuses are accessible. Positions Function A Rain sensor (option) 5 SRS system 10 ABS brak ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 241

    06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 06 `` 241 Function A – Overhead courtesy lighting, Control panel driver's door/ Power passenger seat (option) 7.5 Information display 5 Power driver's seat (option) 5 Tailgate wiper 15 Remote key receiver, Alarm sensors 5 Fuel pump 20 Electric steering column lock 20 – Lock, tank/tailgate 10 Ala ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 242

    06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 06 242 Cargo area G032919 Located behind the upholstery on the left side of the cargo area Positions Module A (black). Func- tion A Switches in driver's door 25 Switches in passenger's door 25 Switches in rear door, driver's side 25 Switches in rear door, pas- senger's side 25 Module A (bl ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 243

    06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 06 243 Module B (white). Func- tion A – Control module Four C (option) 15 Heated driver's seat (option) 15 Heated passenger's seat (option) 15 Rear seat heater, passenger's side (option) 15 AWD control module 10 Rear seat heater, driver's side (option) 15 – Power passenger's seat ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 244

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 244 Introduction Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the vehicle's tire information placard on the B-pillar (the structural member at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door opening). The tires have good road holding characteris- tics and offer good handl ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 245

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 `` 245 When replacing worn tires, it is recommended that the tire be identical in type (radial) and size as the one being replaced. Using a tire of the same make (manufacturer) will prevent altera- tion of the driving characteristics of the vehicle. WARNING • The wheel and tire sizes for your ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 246

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 246 Tire inflation G032521 Tire inflation placard on U.S. models Tire inflation Check tire inflation pressure regularly. Tables listing the recommended inflation pres- sure for your vehicle can be found on pages 248 and 249. A tire inflation pressure placard is also located on the driver's ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 247

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 `` 247 the vehicle's tire information placard or certifi- cation label. Checking tire pressure Cold tires Inflation pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperature as the sur- rounding (ambient) air. This temperatur ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 248

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 248 See also page 249 for an explanation of the designations on the sidewall of the tire. Tire inflation pressure table – U.S. models The following tire pressures are recommended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire inflation placard for information specific to the tires installed on y ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 249

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 `` 249 Tire inflation pressure table – Canadian models The following tire pressures are recommended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire inflation placard for information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory. Tire size Cold tire pressure for up to 5 persons Op ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 250

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 250 NOTE This information may not appear on the tire because it is not required by law. 7. M+S or M/S = Mud and Snow, AT = All Terrain, AS = All Season 8. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) : This begins with the letters "DOT" and indicates that the tire meets all federal standa ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 251

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 `` 251 • Maximum load rating : a figure indicating the maximum load in pounds and kilo- grams that can be carried by the tire. This rating is established by the tire manufac- turer. • Maximum permissible inflation pressure : the greatest amount of air pres- sure that should ever be put in th ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 252

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 252 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 253

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 `` 253 TEMPERATURE The temperature grades are AA (the highest), A, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dis- sipate heat when tested under controlled con- ditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 254

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 254 ure to do so could reduce traction to an unsafe level or adversely affect handling. • Do not mix tires of different design as this could also negatively affect overall tire road grip. • Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads in warm weather. They should be removed when the winter dr ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 255

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 `` 255 Tire rotation Your vehicle has no recommended tire rota- tion. The following information is intended to help you understand why. Tread set As a tire ages and the rubber cures, front and rear tires set at different angles. Therefore, if tires are rotated, the tread will eventually set at a ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 256

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 256 3. Undo the retaining bolt. 4. Lift out the foam block with tools. 5. Lift out the spare wheel. The other two blocks can remain in the wheel well. After use The foam block and spare wheel must be replaced in the reverse order. Note the arrow on the upper foam block. It should point for- ward ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 257

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 `` 257 WARNING • The jack must correctly engage the jack attachment. • Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non- slippery surface. • Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a vehicle supported by a jack. • Use the jack intended for the vehicle when changing a tire. For an ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 258

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 258 Accessing the tire sealing system The tire sealing system is stowed under the floor of the cargo area. To access it: 1. Fold up or remove any protective floor cov- ering or carpet. 2. Open the floor hatch. 3. Remove the retaining screws. 4. Lift out the foam plastic block holding the jack an ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 259

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 `` 259 CAUTION The compressor should not be used for more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid overheating. 9. Turn off the compressor (press the on/off switch to position 0 ) when the correct infla- tion pressure has been reached. 10. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation valve and reinsta ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 260

    06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires 06 260 installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow t ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 261

    06 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care 06 `` 261 Washing the car WARNING Be sure that the compressor is not con- nected to a 12-volt socket while replacing the container. The following points should be kept in mind when washing and cleaning the car: • The car should be washed at regular inter- vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 262

    06 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care 06 262 fully. Solvents or stain removers should not be used. CAUTION • Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub- ber components • Polishing chromed strips can wear away or damage the surface • Polishes containing abrasive sub- stances should not be used Automatic car wash • We do NOT recommend ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 263

    06 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care 06 `` 263 CAUTION Volvo does not recommend the use of long- life or durable paint protection coatings, some of which may claim to prevent pitting, fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings have not been tested by Volvo for compatibility with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of them may cause the clear ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 264

    06 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care 06 264 CAUTION • Under no circumstances should gaso- line, naphtha or similar cleaning agents be used on the plastic or the leather since these can cause damage. • Take extra care when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since the coloring can spread. • Use solvents sparingly. Too much sol- v ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 265

    06 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care 06 265 Minor scratches on the surface If the stone chip has not penetrated down to the metal and an undamaged layer of paint remains, the touch-up paint can be applied as soon as the spot has been cleaned. Repairing stone chips G021832 1. Place a strip of masking tape over the dam- aged surface. Pull t ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 266

    06 Maintenance and specifications Label information 06 266 Location of labels G032551 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 267

    06 Maintenance and specifications Label information 06 267 List of labels Model plate. Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery, etc. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Min- istry of Transport (CMVSS) standards (Canada). Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards, ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 268

    06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications 06 268 Dimensions–V70 G017404 Position Dimension in (mm) A Wheelbase 110.9 (2816) B Length 189.9 (4823) C Load length, floor, seatback down 73.9 (1878) D Load length, floor 42.9 (1089) E Height 60.9 (1547) F Track, front 62.5 (1588) G Track, rear 62.4 (1586) I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 269

    06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications 06 `` 269 Position Dimension in (mm) H Width 73.3 (1861) I Width, incl. door mirrors 82.9 (2106) I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 270

    06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications 06 270 Dimensions-XC70 G017405 Position Dimension in (mm) A Wheelbase 110.8 (2815) B Length 190.5 (4838) C Load length, floor, seatback down 73.9 (1878) D Load length, floor 42.9 (1089) E Height 63.1 (1604) F Track, front 63.1 (1604) G Track, rear 61.8 (1570) I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 271

    06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications 06 `` 271 Position Dimension in (mm) H Width 73.3 (1861) I Width, incl. door mirrors 83.4 (2119) Weights Category USA Canada Gross vehicle weight V70: 5070 lbs XC70 non-turbo: 5270 lbs XC70 turbo: 5310 lbs V70: 2300 kg XC70 non-turbo: 2390 kg XC70 turbo: 2410 kg Capacity weight V70: 950 lbs XC70 non- ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 272

    06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications 06 272 Category USA Canada Max. trailer weights Without brakes: 1650 lbs With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 2,000 lbs With brakes, 2” ball: 3,300 lbs Without brakes: 750 kg With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 900 kg With brakes, 2” ball: 1500 kg Max. tongue weight 165 lbs 75 kg Engine specifications Specificati ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 273

    06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications 06 `` 273 Engine oil Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1. Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine pro- tection. Volvo recommends Castrol. Depending on your driving habits, premium or synthetic oils may provide ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 274

    06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications 06 274 Oil volume Engine model Oil volume between MIN and MAX Volume (incl. filter) 3.2 (6-cyl.) B6324S 1.27 US qts (1.2 liters) 7.82 US qts (7.4 liters) 3.0T (6 cyl.) B6304T2 1.27 US qts (1.2 liters) 7.82 US qts (7.4 liters) Other fluids and lubricants Fluid System Volume Specification Transmission ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 275

    06 Maintenance and specifications Specifications 06 275 Fluid System Volume Specification Washer fluid 6.8 US qts (6.5 liters) 4.7 US qts (4.5 liters B ) Use a washer antifreeze recom- mended by Volvo, mixed with water. Fuel tank volume 3.0T/3.2 6 cyl. 18.5 US gallons (70 liters) A Under normal driving conditions the transmission oil does not need ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 276

    06 Maintenance and specifications Volvo programs 06 276 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL roadside assistance. Additional informa- tion, features, and benefits are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment. If you require assistance, dial: American customers: 1-800-638-6586 ( ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 277

    07 Index 07 277 1, 2, 3 ... 12-volt sockets ........................................ 190 A Accessory installation warning .................... 9 Active Bi-Xenon headlights........................ 86 Active chassis system ............................. 157 Active yaw control ................................... 155 Adaptive cruise control .... 166, 16 ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 278

    07 Index 07 278 introduction......................................... 224 license plate lights .............................. 229 side marker lights ............................... 227 specifications...................................... 230 taillight ................................................ 228 C Capacity weight ........................... ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 279

    07 Index 07 279 E ECC.......................................... 126, 127, 128 Economical driving .................................. 194 Electric parking brake .............................. 114 Electronic Climate Control ....... 126, 127, 128 air distribution table ............................ 130 Interior Air Quality System .................. 128 ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 280

    07 Index 07 280 Headlights active bi-xenon lights ........................... 86 changing bulbs ........................... 225, 226 high/low beams .................................... 85 high beam flash.. .................................. 85 switch ................................................... 85 Headlight washers .......................... ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 281

    07 Index 07 281 Low fuel level warning light........................ 73 Low oil pressure warning light ................... 73 M Main instrument panel ............................. 121 Maintenance ............................................ 216 performed by the owner ..................... 217 Malfunction indicator light ......................... 72 ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 282

    07 Index 07 282 R Radio Sirius satellite radio ............ 138, 140, 141 Radio functions........................................ 137 Rails, floor ................................................ 204 Rain sensor ................................................ 91 READ button ............................................ 121 Rear fog light .......... ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 283

    07 Index 07 283 Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).................... 32 Start inhibitor (immobilizer) ........................ 52 Steel grid in cargo area............................ 207 Steering wheel adjusting ............................................... 84 horn....................................................... 84 keypad .. ...

  • Volvo XC70 (2009) - page 284

    07 Index 07 284 V Vanity mirror............................................. 190 changing bulbs ................................... 230 Vehicle dimensions V70...................................................... 268 XC70................................................... 270 Vehicle Event Data ............................... 8, 216 Vehicle loading ...

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