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  • Page 1 VOLVO XC70 Owner's Manual Web Edition...
  • Page 3 Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impair- will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile ment that could hinder your ability to drive.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 00 Introduction 01 Safety 02 Locks and alarm Important information......... 8 Occupant safety........16 Remote key and key blade....... 54 Environment..........12 Reporting safety defects......17 Private locking ......... 61 Important warnings........13 Seat belts ..........18 Keyless drive..........62 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..
  • Page 5 Contents 03 Your driving environment 04 Comfort and driving pleasure 05 Infotainment Instruments and controls......74 Volvo Sensus.......... 128 Introduction..........204 Ignition modes.......... 82 Menus and messages......129 Getting started ........206 Seats............84 The MY CAR menus....... 131 General infotainment functions ....211 Steering wheel..........
  • Page 6 06 During your trip 07 Wheels and tires 08 Maintenance and specifications Driving recommendations....... 262 General information ....... 288 Volvo maintenance........316 Refueling..........266 Tire inflation..........291 Maintaining your car....... 317 Loading........... 271 Inflation pressure ........293 Hood and engine compartment....319 Cargo area ..........
  • Page 7 Contents 09 Specifications 10 Index Label information........352 Index............366 Specifications......... 354 Overview of information and warning sym- bols............361 Volvo programs........364...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    • Before you operate your vehicle for the first whose purpose is to provide important infor- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC time, please familiarize yourself with the mation in a clear and concise way. The impor- information found in the chapters "Your...
  • Page 9 Introduction Important information Risk of damage to the vehicle Information Types of lists used in the manual Procedures Procedures (step-by-step instructions), or actions that must be carried out in a certain order, are arranged in numbered lists in this manual. If there is a series of illustrations associated with step-by-step instructions, each step in the procedure is numbered in the same...
  • Page 10 Cali- fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or • • Volvo reserves the right to make model Coolant other reproductive harm. In addition, certain changes at any time, or to change spec- •...
  • Page 11 Shiftlock Points to keep in mind Vehicle event data (Black box) • Do not export your Volvo to another coun- When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector Your vehicle's driving and safety systems try before investigating that country's is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the...

  • Page 12: Environment

    Recycling ventional gasoline-powered internal combus- As part of Volvo’s commitment to the environ- Volvo is committed to the well being of its cus- tion engines, Volvo is actively looking at ment, it is essential for the vehicle to be recy- tomers.

  • Page 13: Important Warnings

    Your new ted, or if you allow accessories to be instal- quicker and simpler. Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many fea- led by someone unfamiliar with your vehi- • Never use portable computers or personal ture-rich entertainment and communication cle.
  • Page 14 Occupant safety..................16 Reporting safety defects................. 17 Seat belts ....................18 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........... 21 Occupant Weight Sensor ............... 26 Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags ........... 30 Inflatable Curtain (IC) ................32 Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS........... 33 Crash mode....................
  • Page 15 S A F E T Y...

  • Page 16: 01 Safety

    • Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. Our concern If you are taking any medication, consult dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled your physician about its potential effects on your driving abilities. off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy- •...

  • Page 17: Reporting Safety Defects

    Trans- could cause injury or death, you ice campaign, safety or emission port Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Cars should immediately inform the of Canada Corp. recall or similar action, it should be National Highway Traffic Safety completed as soon as possible.

  • Page 18: Seat Belts

    The lap section of the belt must be posi- • tioned low on the hips (not pressing against if the Automatic Locking Retractor/Emer- Volvo also believes no child should sit in the the abdomen). gency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) is acti- front seat of a vehicle.
  • Page 19 Use water and a mild deter- work done by a trained and qualified gent for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism Volvo service technician only. function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull • Any device used to induce slack into the rapidly on the strap.
  • Page 20 01 Safety Seat belts • It provides information about which seat Seat belt use during pregnancy a distance as possible between their belly and belts are fastened in the rear seat. A mes- the steering wheel. sage will appear in the information display Child seats when a belt is being used.

  • Page 21: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    As an enhancement to the three-point seat 10 minutes and disconnect the battery. ence in the system could cause mal- belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple- function and serious injury. All work on 2. Follow the instructions for manually mental Restraint System (SRS).
  • Page 22 01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Front airbags The passenger's side front airbag is folded behind a panel located above the glove com- partment. WARNING • The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to–not a replace- ment for–the three-point seat belts.
  • Page 23 (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed nent in the SRS system, please contact a object at a low speed, the front airbags will trained and qualified Volvo service technician not necessarily deploy. or Volvo customer support: •...
  • Page 24 • Volvo's front airbags use special sen- fastened. sors that are integrated with the front Airbag decal on the outside of both sun visors •...
  • Page 25 • Never try to open the airbag cover on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.

  • Page 26: Occupant Weight Sensor

    • a child or a small person occupies the front fied Volvo service technician as soon as of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard passenger's seat. possible.
  • Page 27 Volvo recommends that children always be properly This condition reflects limitations of the OWS restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats. Do not assume that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled classification capability.
  • Page 28 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor In the USA WARNING WARNING Volvo Cars of North America, LLC • • No objects that add to the total weight Keep the following points in mind with on the seat should be placed on the respect to the OWS system.
  • Page 29 01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor 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 (see page 37).

  • Page 30: Side Impact Protection (Sips) Airbags

    01 Safety Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags General information NOTE SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact. The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations. Components in the SIPS airbag system This SIPS airbag system consists of a gas gen- erator, the side airbag modules built into the outboard sides of both front seat backrests,...
  • Page 31 Never try to open or repair any compo- nents of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. • In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright posi- tion with the seat belt properly fastened.

  • Page 32: Inflatable Curtain (Ic)

    37 for guide- lines. Failure to follow these instructions can Volvo service technician. result in injury to the vehicle occupants in an • Never hang heavy items from the ceiling accident.

  • Page 33: Whiplash Protection System - Whips

    Volvo service technician, the backrest/head restraint to help support the even if the seats appear to be undam- occupant's head before moving slightly rear- aged.
  • Page 34 01 Safety Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS WARNING WARNING • Any contact between the front seat back- Boxes, suitcases, etc. wedged behind rests and the folded rear seat or a rear-fac- the front seats could impede the func- ing child seat could impede the function of tion of the WHIPS system.

  • Page 35: Crash Mode

    Restoring the vehicle to normal operat- ing status should only be done by a displayed, the vehicle may be moved carefully trained and qualified Volvo service tech- from its present position, if for example, it is Driving after a collision nician.

  • Page 36: Child Safety

    When a child has outgrown the child safety or increasing the injury of a child. seat, you should use the rear seat with the Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint standard seat belt fastened. The best way to systems for all occupants including children.
  • Page 37 When attaching the seat belt to a child Volvo's recommendations WARNING seat: Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit • Do not use child safety seats or child 1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat in the front seat of a car? It's quite simple really.
  • Page 38 01 Safety Child safety seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag. • Drive safely! Child restraint registration and recalls Registering a child restraint Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register your child restraint to be reached in a recall.

  • Page 39: Child Restraint Systems

    01 Safety Child restraint systems Child restraints Convertible seat Booster cushion Infant seat WARNING WARNING There are three main types of child restraint A child seat should never be used in the Always refer to the child restraint manufac- systems: infant seats, convertible seats, and front passenger seat of any vehicle with a turer's instructions for detailed information booster cushions.
  • Page 40 • A small child's head represents a con- siderable part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak. Volvo recom- mends that children up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recommends that chil- dren should ride rearward facing, prop- erly restrained, as long as possible.

  • Page 41: Infant Seats

    01 Safety Infant seats Securing an infant seat with a seat belt WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag – not even if the "Passenger airbag off" symbol near the rear-view mirror is illuminated (on vehicles equipped with Occupant Weight Sensor).
  • Page 42 01 Safety Infant seats Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt Ensure that the seat is securely in place 4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt 6. Push and pull the infant seat along the seat out as far as possible to activate the belt's belt path to ensure that it is held securely automatic locking function.

  • Page 43: Convertible Seats

    • A small child's head represents a con- siderable part of its total weight and its neck is still very weak. Volvo recom- mends that children up to age 4 travel, properly restrained, facing rearward. In addition, Volvo recommends that chil- dren should ride rearward facing, prop- erly restrained, as long as possible.
  • Page 44 01 Safety Convertible seats time and is normal. The seat belt should now be locked in place. Fasten the seat belt Ensure that the seat is securely in place 3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch WARNING plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt click is audible.

  • Page 45: Booster Cushions

    01 Safety Booster cushions Securing a booster cushion Positioning the seat belt Position the child correctly on the booster cushion 4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and fits snugly around the child. Booster cushions are recommended for chil- dren who have outgrown convertible seats.

  • Page 46: Isofix/Latch Lower Anchors

    4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions. WARNING Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer to the child restraint system's manual for weight and size ratings. Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/...

  • Page 47: Top Tether Anchors

    An adult Your Volvo is equipped with child restraint top who uses a belt anchored in a child tether anchorages in the rear seat. They are restraint anchorage runs a great risk of located on the rear side of the backrests.

  • Page 48: Integrated Booster Cushion

    (see page 39). The Volvo's optional integrated booster cushions shoulder belt must never be placed behind the are located in the outboard seating positions. child's back or under the arm.
  • Page 49 01 Safety Integrated booster cushion • 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.
  • Page 50 This work should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician only. The booster cushion can be folded down com- pletely (stowed) from either the stage 1 or stage...

  • Page 51: Child Safety Locks

    01 Safety Child safety locks Child safety locks 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.
  • Page 52 Remote key and key blade..............54 Private locking ..................61 Keyless drive................... 62 Locks....................... 65 Alarm....................... 68...
  • Page 53 L O C K S A N D A L A R M...

  • Page 54: 02 Locks And Alarm

    USA-5WK49264 If either of the remote keys is lost, the other ponents. The remote keys contain detachable should be taken with the car to a Volvo retailer. FCC ID:KR55WK49264 + Siemens VDO metal key blades for manually locking or As an anti-theft measure, the code of the lost...
  • Page 55 See page a key, take the other keys to a trained and 85 for more information. Unlocking confirmation qualified Volvo service technician for reprog- This feature can be activated or deactivated in • The turn signals will flash twice and the ramming as an anti-theft measure.
  • Page 56 Tailgate unlock during start. Contact start again and/or an authorized Volvo Panic alarm • if the locks do not react after several workshop. attempts to unlock or lock the vehicle. Buttons on the remote Lock –...
  • Page 57 02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade After a short pause, press the Unlock button a NOTE NOTE second time within 10 seconds to unlock the As an added safety precaution, the parking Buildings or other obstacles may interfere other doors and the tailgate.
  • Page 58 Volvo Steady green light: the vehicle is correctly service technician. locked.
  • Page 59 02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade Removing the key blade wise approximately one-quarter turn to unlock NOTE the driver's door only. If none of the indicator lights illuminate when the information button is pressed, this may NOTE be because the most recent transmission between the vehicle and the PCC was inter- After unlocking the driver's door with the...
  • Page 60 02 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade Opening the remote key/PCC PCC (two batteries) 1. Use a screwdriver to pry out the old bat- Slide the spring loaded catch to the teries. side. 2. Insert the first new battery with the (+) side Pull the key blade straight out of the upward.

  • Page 61: Private Locking

    02 Locks and alarm Private locking Tailgate compartment and disconnect the tailgate from the central Activating the private locking function locking system for e.g., valet parking or when the vehicle is brought to the retailer for service. With the private locking function activated: •...

  • Page 62: Keyless Drive

    02 Locks and alarm Keyless drive Keyless drive* (models with Personal Lock settings Keyless entry. See page NOTE Car Communicator only) 131 for a description of the menu system. • The gear selector must in the P position before the vehicle can be locked and Keyless locking and unlocking NOTE the alarm can be armed.
  • Page 63 02 Locks and alarm Keyless drive 1. Press the key blade approx. 0.5 in. (1 cm) The doors and the tailgate can be locked by See also page 85 for information on adjusting straight up in the hole on the underside of pressing the lock button in any of the outside and storing the seat's position in the seat mem- the keyhole cover.
  • Page 64 02 Locks and alarm Keyless drive For Automobile Use The keyless drive system has a number of CAUTION antennas located at various points in the vehi- Canada – IC:267T-5WK48952, • Keyless drive remote keys should never cle. 267T-5WK48964, 267T-5WK48891 be left in the vehicle. In the event of a On the tailgate, near the wiper motor break-in, a remote found in the vehicle NOTE...

  • Page 65: Locks

    02 Locks and alarm Locks Locking and unlocking the vehicle From inside the vehicle (central locking Locking • button) Press the lock button after the front From outside the vehicle doors have been closed. The remote key locks and unlocks all of the •...
  • Page 66 02 Locks and alarm Locks Automatic relocking The glove compartment can only be locked Unlocking the tailgate with the remote and unlocked using the detachable key blade If the doors are unlocked, the locks will auto- in the remote key. See page 59 for information ±...
  • Page 67 02 Locks and alarm Locks Unlocking the tailgate from the passenger compartment ± Press the button on the lighting panel (1) to unlock (but not open ) the tailgate. NOTE The taillights will illuminate automatically for a short period when the tailgate has been opened.

  • Page 68: Alarm

    The indicator light flashes rapidly before play if a fault should occur in the alarm system. the remote key is inserted in the ignition Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service slot and the ignition is put in mode I—the technician.
  • Page 69 02 Locks and alarm Alarm Disarming the alarm Remote key not functioning Reduced alarm function ± If the remote key is not functioning properly, Press the Unlock button on the remote key. Turning off the accessory alarm sensors the alarm can be turned off and the vehicle can >...
  • Page 70 02 Locks and alarm Alarm deactivated when the vehicle is locked. Press EXIT to cancel. 4. Press OK/MENU 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.
  • Page 71 02 Locks and alarm...
  • Page 72 Instruments and controls................ 74 Ignition modes..................82 Seats....................... 84 Steering wheel..................90 Lighting....................92 Wipers and washers................98 Power windows..................101 Mirrors....................103 Compass*....................105 Power moonroof* ................. 106 ® HomeLink Wireless Control System*..........108 Starting the engine................111 Transmission..................115 Brakes....................
  • Page 73 Y O U R D R I V I N G E N V I R O N M E N T...

  • Page 74: 03 Your Driving Environment

    03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Instrument overview...
  • Page 75 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Function Page Function Page Function Page Menus and mes- 131, 95, In-door control pan- 101, 103, Power seat* adjust- sages, turn signals, 92, 146 els (power win- 51, 65 ment controls high/low beams, dows, mirrors, Lighting panel, but- 92, 268,...
  • Page 76 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls More detailed information can be found in the in the red area of the gauge. The engine When the engine has started, all the symbols descriptions of the functions that use the infor- management system will automatically should go out except the parking brake sym- mation displays.
  • Page 77 Symbol Description When this happens, please have your vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv- Volvo service technician for inspection, see Low fuel level ice technician as soon as possible.
  • Page 78 Have the system(s) Low oil pressure • If either of these indicators flash faster inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo If the light comes on while driving, stop the than normal, the direction indicators are service technician as soon as possible.
  • Page 79 Instruments and controls MIN, the vehicle should be transported to an Seat belt reminder WARNING authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake This symbol comes on for approximately 6 sec- • If the fluid level is below the MIN mark system checked.
  • Page 80 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls Reminder – doors not closed Odometer display Turn the control clockwise/counterclockwise to set the time. The set time is shown in the If one of the doors, the hood or tailgate is not Button for toggling between information display.
  • Page 81 03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 3. Turn TUNE to set the correct hour and press OK to confirm the setting and deac- tivate this box. 4. Turn TUNE to select the minute box (A) and press OK to activate this box (B). 5.

  • Page 82: Ignition Modes

    03 Your driving environment Ignition modes Inserting and removing the remote key Removing the remote key Returning to mode 0 from mode I The remote key can be removed from the igni- Open the driver's door. tion slot by pulling it out. Ignition mode functions Ignition modes The various ignition modes are accessed with...
  • Page 83 03 Your driving environment Ignition modes Starting and stopping the engine See page 111 for information on starting the engine and switching it off. Emergency towing See page 283 for more information.

  • Page 84: Seats

    03 Your driving environment Seats Front seats Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest. WARNING • Do not adjust the seat while driving. The Without releasing the catches, push the seat should be adjusted so that the backrest forward. brake pedal can be depressed fully.
  • Page 85 03 Your driving environment Seats Power seat* Programming the memory NOTE Three different seating and door mirror posi- • Only one of the power seat's controls tions can be stored in the driver seat's memory. can be used at the same time. The following example explains how button (1) •...
  • Page 86 03 Your driving environment Seats Remote keyless entry system and the 1. Unlock the driver's door with the same Emergency stop remote control (the one used to lock the If the seat accidentally begins to move, press driver's seat and door mirrors doors).
  • Page 87 03 Your driving environment Seats Rear seats The center head restraint should be adjusted Manually folding down the rear seat's according to the passenger's height. The outboard head restraints Rear center head restraint restraint should be carefully adjusted to sup- port the occupant's head.
  • Page 88 03 Your driving environment Seats • 2. Press the button to lower the rear head The left (driver's side) section can be folded CAUTION down separately. restraints for improved visibility. The rear head restraints should not be kept • The center section can be folded down folded down for prolonged periods.
  • Page 89 03 Your driving environment Seats WARNING • When one or more sections of the back- rest is returned to the upright position, check that it is properly locked in place by pushing and pulling it. The red indi- cators should also not be visible. •...

  • Page 90: Steering Wheel

    03 Your driving environment Steering wheel Adjusting 2. Remove the remote key from the ignition WARNING slot. Never adjust the steering wheel while driv- 3. Open the driver's door. ing. > A sound will be audible when the steer- ing wheel lock engages. With the optional speed-dependent power steering the level of steering force can be Vehicles with keyless drive*...
  • Page 91 03 Your driving environment Steering wheel Horn Horn ± Press the steering wheel hub to sound the horn.

  • Page 92: Lighting

    03 Your driving environment Lighting Lighting panel High/low beam headlights High/low beam headlights Continuous high beams 1. Set the ignition to mode II. 2. With the light switch in position 0 or , pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel to position 2 to toggle between high and low beams (this also applies on models equipped with the...
  • Page 93 The use of daytime running lights is The function can be deactivated/reactivated in mandatory in Canada. Headlamp The system the MY CAR menu system under My XC70 • Continuous high beams cannot be acti- is not func- failure Active Bending Lights...
  • Page 94 03 Your driving environment Lighting Parking lights Front fog lights* Rear fog light Headlight control in position for parking lights Button for front fog lights Button for rear fog light The parking lights (the license plate lights also The front fog lights can be switched on The single rear fog light is located in the driver's come on) can be turned on even when the igni- together with high/low beams or the parking...
  • Page 95 03 Your driving environment Lighting When turning NOTE NOTE Move the lever as far up or down as possi- The rear fog light is considerably brighter • Regulations regarding the use of the ble to start the turn signals. The turn signals will than the normal taillights and should be hazard warning flasher may vary, be cancelled automatically by the movement of...
  • Page 96 03 Your driving environment Lighting Interior lighting, front Interior lighting, rear The lighting comes on and remains on for 30 seconds if: • the vehicle is unlocked from the outside with the key or remote control • the engine is switched off and the ignition is in mode 0.
  • Page 97 03 Your driving environment Lighting Home safe lighting The time interval for this lighting can be set by pressing MY CAR and going to Car settings When you leave your vehicle at night, you can Light settings Approach light make use of the home safe lighting function to duration.

  • Page 98: Wipers And Washers

    03 Your driving environment Wipers and washers Windshield wipers/washers Windshield wipers off (the wipers will sweep the windshield more fre- quently) or down (the wipers will sweep the Move the lever to position 0 to switch windshield less frequently). off the windshield wipers. Single sweep NOTE Move the lever upward from position...
  • Page 99 03 Your driving environment Wipers and washers The rain sensor is automatically deactivated After the lever is released the wipers make sev- Tailgate wiper/washer when the key is removed from the ignition slot eral extra sweeps. or five minutes after the ignition has been Heated washer nozzles* switched off.
  • Page 100 Electronic equipment such as garage door openers, electronic toll tags and similar devi- Consult your Volvo retailer if you would like to have this function deactivated. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

  • Page 101: Power Windows

    03 Your driving environment Power windows Power windows Operating NOTE • Movement of the windows will stop if they are obstructed in any way. • To reduce buffeting wind noise if the rear windows are opened, also open the front windows slightly. Manual up/down ±...
  • Page 102 03 Your driving environment Power windows Laminated glass* This glass is reinforced to help pro- vide protection against break-ins and improved sound insulation in the passenger compartment. The windshield, optional moonroof and other windows have laminated glass. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

  • Page 103: Mirrors

    03 Your driving environment Mirrors Power door mirrors Retractable power door mirrors* To activate this function, select reverse gear and press the L or R mirror control button to tilt The mirrors can be retracted for parking/driving the mirror down. in narrow spaces: The function can be activated/deactivated in 1.
  • Page 104 03 Your driving environment Mirrors reverse, the mirrors will automatically return to Home safe and approach lighting Settings Climate settings Automatic their original position. The light on the door mirrors comes on when rear defroster. See page 131 for a description approach lighting or home safe lighting is of the menu system.

  • Page 105: Compass

    03 Your driving environment Compass* Operation netic zone. The character is shown in the Selecting a magnetic zone mirror's display if calibration is necessary. 1. Stop the vehicle in a large open area, safely out of traffic and away from steel structures and high-tension electrical wires.

  • Page 106: Power Moonroof

    03 Your driving environment Power moonroof* Introduction Sliding moonroof Manual closing ± Push the switch forward to the first stop The moonroof controls are located in the ceil- (the position for manual closing) and hold ing console near the rearview mirror. The it until the moonroof has closed to the posi- moonroof can be opened vertically and hori- tion of your choice, or has closed com-...
  • Page 107 03 Your driving environment Power moonroof* Tilt position Wind blocker Tilt position, raised at the rear edge The moonroof is equipped with a wind blocker Open by pressing the rear edge of the con- that folds up when the moonroof is open. trol upward.

  • Page 108: Homelink ® Wireless Control System

    03 Your driving environment ® HomeLink Wireless Control System* Introduction Programming HomeLink WARNING • If you use HomeLink to open a garage NOTE door or gate, be sure no one is near the gate or door while it is in motion. Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned on or to the second •...

  • Page 109: Wireless Control System

    03 Your driving environment ® HomeLink Wireless Control System* found where the hanging antenna wire is cedures, replace “Programming HomeLink” NOTE attached to the motor-head unit. step 2 with the following: Some devices may require you to replace • 5. Firmly press and release the “learn” or Continue to press and hold the HomeLink this Programming Step 2 with procedures button while you press and release -...
  • Page 110 03 Your driving environment ® HomeLink Wireless Control System* Erasing HomeLink Buttons For questions or comments, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. To erase programming from the three Home- Link buttons (individual buttons cannot be This device complies with FCC rules part 15 erased but can be “reprogrammed”...

  • Page 111: Starting The Engine

    To start a vehicle equipped with the keyless • Volvo's floor mats are specially manu- drive feature, one of the remote keys must be in the passenger compartment. Follow factured for your car. They must be the instructions in step 3 to start the vehicle.
  • Page 112 03 Your driving environment Starting the engine WARNING NOTE CAUTION • • • Always remove the remote key from the After a cold start, idle speed may be When starting in cold weather, the auto- ignition slot when leaving the vehicle, noticeably higher than normal for a matic transmission may shift up at especially if there are children in the...
  • Page 113 03 Your driving environment Starting the engine Switching off the engine To jump start your vehicle: WARNING With the engine running, press the START/ 1. Switch off the ignition (set the ignition to PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! STOP ENGINE button. mode 0, see page 82). Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- If the gear selector is not in the P position or if 2.
  • Page 114 03 Your driving environment Starting the engine 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. •...

  • Page 115: Transmission

    03 Your driving environment Transmission Automatic transmission before the gear lever can be moved from the Apply the parking brake if the vehicle is sta- P position. tionary with the gear selector in position N. Always apply the parking brake when the vehi- Drive (D) cle is parked.
  • Page 116 03 Your driving environment Transmission • If you hold the gear selector toward "–", the not switch to manual shifting mode until the selector forward again and release it to transmission will downshift one gear at a gear selector is moved forward or rearward select 3rd gear.
  • Page 117 Volvo service techni- cian. 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.

  • Page 118: Brakes

    DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a trained vated. This function causes an additional tail- and qualified Volvo service technician and light on each side of the vehicle to illuminate to have the brake system inspected.
  • Page 119 03 Your driving environment Brakes • The ABS system activates for more than brakes are needed, depress the pedal occa- (10 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several approximately a half second sionally when driving through rain, slush, etc. times and a sound may be audible from the This will remove the water from the brakes.
  • Page 120 MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake system-related message is shown in the information dis- play: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo serv- ice technician and have the brake system inspected.

  • Page 121: Parking Brake

    03 Your driving environment Parking brake Electric parking brake Applying the electric parking brake NOTE An electric parking brake has the same func- • In an emergency the parking brake can tion as a manual parking brake. be applied when the vehicle is moving by holding in the control.
  • Page 122 03 Your driving environment Parking brake Releasing the electric parking brake Symbols NOTE Symbol Specification • For safety reasons, the parking brake is only released automatically if the engine Read the message in the infor- is running and the driver is wearing a seat mation display belt.
  • Page 123 03 Your driving environment Parking brake an authorized Volvo workshop. 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 the parking brake and release it several times.

  • Page 124: Hill Descent Control (Hdc)

    03 Your driving environment Hill Descent Control (HDC)* Introduction Function Using HDC Normally, when the accelerator pedal is HDC allows the car to roll forward at a maxi- released while driving down hills, the vehicle's mum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h), and 4 mph speed slows as the engine runs at lower rpm (7 km/h) in reverse.
  • Page 125 03 Your driving environment Hill Descent Control (HDC)* NOTE Engine response to pressure on the accel- erator pedal may be slightly slower than normal when HDC is activated. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
  • Page 126 Volvo Sensus..................128 Menus and messages................129 The MY CAR menus................131 Climate system..................137 Trip computer..................146 Stability system..................148 Active chassis system–Four C*............. 150 Cruise control..................151 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*............153 Distance Alert* ..................163 City Safety™ ..................166 Collision warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection*..
  • Page 127 C O M F O R T A N D D R I V I N G P L E A S U R E...

  • Page 128: 04 Comfort And Driving Pleasure

    Volvo Sensus uses the screen in the center instrument panel to display information and selections are made using this panel’s controls and buttons. Certain features can also be con- trolled using the steering wheel keypad.

  • Page 129: Menus And Messages

    READ – access to the list of messages and risk of damage. Contact an author- message confirmation. ized Volvo work- Thumbwheel – browse among menus and shop. options in the list of functions. RESET – reset the active function. Used in...
  • Page 130 Contact an author- See manual Read the owner's ized Volvo workshop manual. for service. Book time for Time to book service Temporarily OFF A function has been maintenance...

  • Page 131: The My Car Menus

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure The MY CAR menus • Introduction Operation Press EXIT briefly to go back one step at a time in the current menu. The menu system provides access to Center console controls • menus for operating many of the vehi- Press and hold EXIT to go to the main MY CAR menu.
  • Page 132 04 Comfort and driving pleasure The MY CAR menus Paths EXIT (2) or press and hold this button to My XC70 return to the main menu. The current menu level is displayed at the upper right of the center console display. Menu...
  • Page 133 04 Comfort and driving pleasure The MY CAR menus Driver support systems Doors unlock See page 55 for more information. All doors Approach light duration Driver door, then all Keyless entry 30 sec All doors 60 sec Any door 90 sec Doors on same side See page 56 for more information.

  • Page 134: Contents

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure The MY CAR menus Calibrate tire pressure Lane Departure Warning Screensaver See page 311 for more information. Lane Departure Warning The contents of the screen are replaced by another image if this selection is marked. The Steering wheel force On at start-up contents of the screen will be displayed again...
  • Page 135 MY CAR Settings Voice settings tem to the current user. See page 241 for more detailed information. Only on vehicles with the optional Volvo Navigation System Voice output volume The menu alternatives under Navigation and/or a Bluetooth -connected cell phone •...
  • Page 136 04 Comfort and driving pleasure The MY CAR menus optional Volvo Navigation System. Refer to the See page 211 for more information about this navigation system's manual for detailed infor- feature. mation. MY CAR Settings Information MY CAR Settings Audio settings...

  • Page 137: Climate System

    Work of this type should only be done when it has been parked. This water is by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech- condensation from the A/C system and NOTE is normal.
  • Page 138 The See page 131 for a description of the menu filter also cleans recirculated passenger com- system. partment air. NOTE Contact your Volvo retailer for IAQS air filter replacement intervals.
  • Page 139 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system Air vents in the dashboard Air vents in the door pillars Open Open Closed Closed Horizontal airflow Horizontal airflow Vertical airflow Vertical airflow Direct the outer air vents toward the side win- Direct the outer air vents toward the side win- dows to defrost.
  • Page 140 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system Electronic climate control, ECC Temperature control, driver's side Heated rear window and door mirrors, see Climate system controls page 104 Heated driver's seat Ventilated front seats* Heated front passenger's seat* The ventilation system consists of fans in the Defroster (maximum effect) seats and backrests that draw air through the Temperature control, passenger's side...
  • Page 141 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system The ventilation can be used at the same time Heated front seats* Heated rear seats* as seat heating. The ventilation system can be activated when the engine is running. There are three comfort levels that produce different cooling and dehu- midifying effects: •...
  • Page 142 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system Air distribution Blower speed in automatic mode can be set under Climate settings Automatic blower adjustment. Choose between Normal High NOTE Selecting the lowest blower speed may increases the risk of fog forming on the win- dows.
  • Page 143 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system A/C – ON/OFF The climate system will return to its previous NOTE settings when the defroster function is When the indicator light in the When Defroster is selected, recirculation is switched off. button is on, the air condition- always deactivated.
  • Page 144 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system NOTE • The air quality sensor should always be engaged in order to obtain the best air in the passenger compartment. • Recirculation is limited in cold weather to avoid fogging. • If the insides of the windows start fog- ging, disengage the air quality sensor.
  • Page 145 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Climate system Air distribution Air distribution Airflow to windows and To ensure good com- Air to floor. Some air flows to To warm or cool the feet. from dashboard air vents. fort in warm, dry the dashboard air vents and weather.

  • Page 146: Trip Computer

    The calculation is based on average fuel distance and speed, contact an authorized consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km) Volvo workshop. of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading was taken. When the...
  • Page 147 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Trip computer seconds, Average speed and Average fuel consumption are reset simultaneously.

  • Page 148: Stability System

    1. Press the My Car button in the center con- This system is automatically deactivated if the This function is designed to help reduce wheel sole control panel and select My XC70 driver selects Sport mode. spin by transferring power from a drive wheel DSTC in the menu.
  • Page 149 • Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and restart it. • If the message is still displayed when the engine has restarted, drive to an authorized Volvo work- shop to have the system inspected. "Message"...

  • Page 150: Active Chassis System-Four C

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Active chassis system–Four C* Active chassis (Four C) ing is done at high rpm in each gear for Select Medium High . For a descrip- dynamic and active driving. tion of the menu system, see page 131. Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Con- trolled Chassis Concept), regulates the cha- Operation...

  • Page 151: Cruise Control

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Cruise control Operation > The symbol 2. Press illuminates and the text for approximately a half (---) mph second and release the button to increase (5) indicates that cruise con- trol is in standby mode. or decrease vehicle speed by approxi- mately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
  • Page 152 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Cruise control • During wheel spin or wheel lock-up. WARNING • If the vehicle's speed is increased by using Cruise control should not be used in heavy the accelerator pedal for more than traffic or when driving on wet or slippery 1 minute.

  • Page 153: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)

    Radar sensor in front grille ahead. When there are no longer slower qualified Volvo technician. moving vehicles ahead, your vehicle will Adaptive Cruise Control consists of: accelerate to resume the set speed.
  • Page 154 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* WARNING WARNING WARNING • The brake pedal moves when the adaptive When Adaptive Cruise Control is in standby Adaptive Cruise Control is not a colli- cruise control system modulates the mode or is switched off completely, the sion avoidance system.
  • Page 155 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* Operation Putting ACC in standby mode WARNING Before ACC can be used to regulate speed Adaptive Cruise Control only warns of vehi- and/or the distance to a vehicle ahead, it must cles detected by the radar sensor, see first be put in standby mode.
  • Page 156 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* Setting a time interval When the symbol on the The set time interval to vehicles ahead can be left side of the display increased by pressing and decreased by changes to , the radar sen- sor has detected another pressing...
  • Page 157 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* Standby mode due to action by the driver An automatic switch to standby mode may be vehicle ahead at lower speeds, including a complete stop. caused if: ACC is temporarily deactivated and put in standby mode: During short stops (less than approximately •...
  • Page 158 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* • • Automatic standby mode when ACC Your vehicle's speed goes below 10 mph The driver opens the door or takes off (15 km/h) and ACC cannot determine if the his/her seat belt changes target vehicles target object is a stationary vehicle or some •...
  • Page 159 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* Situations where ACC may not function WARNING optimally Accessories or other objects, such as extra headlights, must not be installed in front of WARNING the grille. • Modification of the radar sensor could make The radar sensor has a limited field of its use illegal.
  • Page 160 • Maintenance of ACC components may only be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo technician. Cause Action The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way. Clean the radar surface, or remove the object causing the obstruction.
  • Page 161 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* Cause Action Swirling water or snow from the surface of the road may interfere with No action possible. A very wet or snow-covered road surface may affect the radar signals. the function of the radar. The surface of the radar is clean but the message remains in the display.
  • Page 162 Cruise control Service ACC is not functioning. required Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Press Brake To hold The vehicle is at a standstill and ACC will release the brakes before the parking brake engages to keep + an the vehicle stopped but a problem with the parking brake means that the vehicle may begin to roll.

  • Page 163: Distance Alert

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Distance Alert* Introduction Depending on the optional equipment NOTE selected, there may not be room for a Distance Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con- Distance Alert only monitors distance to the Alert button in the center console. In this case, trol and is a function that provides information vehicle ahead while Adaptive Cruise Control the function is controlled through the menu...
  • Page 164 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Distance Alert* Five different time intervals WARNING WARNING can be selected and are Only use a time interval that is suitable in • Bad weather or winding roads may shown in the display as 1–5 current traffic conditions.
  • Page 165 See page 158 for information on the radar sensor’s limitations. Collision warn. Service Distance Alert or Collision Warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection is not functioning properly. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. required Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

  • Page 166: City Safety

    City Safety™ activates in situations where the ing effect. driver has not applied the brakes in time, which • Never wait for City Safety™ to intervene in a potential collision situation. The City Safety is a registered trademark of the Volvo Car Corporation...
  • Page 167 04 Comfort and driving pleasure City Safety™ driver is always responsible for main- The driver must apply the brakes to help avoid in close quarters where leaves, branches, etc. taining a safe distance to the vehicle a collision or reduce its effect. may obscure the hood and windshield.
  • Page 168 Braking distance to the vehicle ahead increa- you, which means that the system is not func- Volvo service technician to repair or replace ses on slippery road surfaces, which may the windshield (see the illustration showing tioning.
  • Page 169 NOTE Volvo service technician. The function of aftermarket laser detectors • Do not remove the laser sensor (includ- may be affected by City Safety's laser sen- ing removal of the lenses).
  • Page 170 Remove the obstruction and/or clean the windshield in front of the sensor(s). For more information on the sensor’s limitations, see page 168. City Safety Service required City Safety™ is not functioning. • If this message remains in the display, have the system checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

  • Page 171: Collision Warning With Full Auto-Brake And Pedestrian Detection

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection* Introduction The system should not be used in such a way WARNING that the driver changes his/her way of operat- Collision Warning with Full Auto-brake and • Collision Warning does not work in all ing the vehicle.
  • Page 172 The radar sensor and the camera work is sufficient to avoid the collision. performed by a trained and qualified together to detect a pedestrian, stationary Volvo technician. vehicles and vehicles that are moving in the NOTE same direction as your vehicle. If there is a risk...
  • Page 173 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection* Operation Setting a warning distance NOTE This setting determines the distance at which Settings are made by pressing MY CAR on the • When Adaptive Cruise Control is used, the visual and audible warnings are triggered.
  • Page 174 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection* capacity to avoid a collision. In these condi- WARNING NOTE tions, the ABS and DSTC systems provide the • If warnings are given too frequently, the In certain situations, the system cannot best possible braking effect while helping to warning distance can be reduced (see provide warnings or warnings may be...
  • Page 175 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection* The camera’s limitations Pedestrians WARNING The camera is used by Collision Warning with • The camera has the same limitations as Auto-brake, Driver Alert Control (see the human eye. In other words, its page 179), and Lane Departure Warning (see “vision is impaired”...
  • Page 176 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Collision warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection* body and the person must be at least Fault tracing and actions 32 in. (80 cm) tall. If the message Windscreen Sensors • The system cannot detect a pedestrian blocked is displayed, this means that the cam- carrying a large object.
  • Page 177 Wait a short time. It may take several minutes for the camera to register display. visibility. The surface between the inside of the windshield and the camera is dirty. Contact an authorized Volvo retailer or service technician to have this surface cleaned. Symbols and messages in the display Symbol...
  • Page 178 158 for more information on the radar sensor’s limitations. Collision warn. Service Collision Warning and Auto-brake are partially or completely not functioning. required Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the message remains in the display. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

  • Page 179: Driver Alert System

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Driver Alert System* Introduction Driver Alert Control (DAC)– DAC is designed to help detect a slowly chang- ing driving pattern. It is primarily intended to be introduction The Driver Alert System is designed to help a used on main roads and is not meant for use in driver who may be becoming fatigued or who city traffic.
  • Page 180 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Driver Alert System* Operating DAC Thumb wheel. Turn this wheel until Driver WARNING Alert is displayed. The second line shows Certain settings can be made from the menu • An alert should be taken seriously since Off, Driver Alert Standby the alternatives system controlled from the center instrument...
  • Page 181 See page 175 for information on the camera’s limitations. blocked Driver Alert Sys Service The system is not functioning. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the message required remains in the display.
  • Page 182 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Driver Alert System* Lane Departure Warning (LDW)– Operation and function If the vehicle’s speed falls below 37 mph (60 km/h), LDW will return to standby mode introduction Lane Depart Warn Standby <40 mph (65 km/h) will be displayed.
  • Page 183 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Driver Alert System* Settings There are two alternatives: apply. When this setting is being used, the sys- tem only needs to monitor lane marker lines on Settings for Lane Departure Warning can be On at start-up : This selection switches LDW one side of the vehicle to change status to made in the menu system by pressing My...
  • Page 184 See page 175 for information on the camera’s limitations. Driver Alert Sys Service required The system is not functioning. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the message remains in the display. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

  • Page 185: Park Assist

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Park assist* Introduction Function Activating/deactivating The system is activated automatically when the The park assist system is designed to assist vehicle is started. you when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc. It utilizes ultrasound sensors in the front ±...
  • Page 186 The closer the car symbol comes to a sector, the closer the vehicle is to the object. Rear park assist is deactivated automati- cally when towing a trailer if Volvo genuine If the infotainment system is switched off, the trailer wiring is used.
  • Page 187 Consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. CAUTION In certain circumstances, the park assist system may give unexpected warning sig-...
  • Page 188 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Park assist* with water and a suitable car washing deter- gent. Ice and snow covering the sensors may cause incorrect warning signals. NOTE If the sensors are obstructed by e.g., dirt, snow, or ice, this could result in false warn- ing signals from the park assist system.

  • Page 189: Rear Park Assist Camera (Pac)

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)* Introduction Function Ambient lighting conditions The camera automatically monitors the ambi- The Park Assist Camera uses the display in the ent lighting conditions behind the vehicle and center console to show the area behind the car constantly adjusts sensitivity to light.
  • Page 190 (10 km/h). The screen will then revert to the NOTE If the Volvo Navigation System (VNS) is in use, mode that it was in before R was selected and PAC will automatically override the navigation...
  • Page 191 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)* The dashed line (2) indicates the clear zone of The markers change color (from yellow to WARNING approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) behind the orange to red) as the vehicle comes closer to Keep in mind that the image on the screen bumper.
  • Page 192 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)* image is shown on the center console dis- R. This setting can be changed in the in MY play. CAR menu. • • When backing up, two solid lines are pro- If there are two cameras installed on the jected on the screen to show the path that vehicle*, to switch between cameras, turn...

  • Page 193: Blind Spot Information System

    CAUTION The BLIS system should only be repaired by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech- nician. Areas monitored by BLIS Distance A = approx. 31 ft. (9.5 meters), Distance B = approx. 10 ft.
  • Page 194 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Blind Spot Information System* When does BLIS function Darkness NOTE BLIS reacts to the headlights of surrounding The system functions when your vehicle is If the BLIS indicator lights illuminate occa- vehicles. In order to be detected by BLIS, a moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
  • Page 195 BLIS not functioning properly. Contact an Service required Sunlight directly in the camera when the sun is low authorized Volvo on the horizon BLIS is automatically activated when the igni- service technician. tion is switched on. The indicator lights will Cleaning the BLIS camera lenses Blind spot syst.
  • Page 196 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Blind Spot Information System* Text in the dis- System status play Blind-spot info BLIS system off system OFF Blind spot syst. The BLIS cameras' function has been Reduced function reduced due to weak or impaired data transfer between the BLIS system's cameras...

  • Page 197: Passenger Compartment Convenience

    04 Comfort and driving pleasure Passenger compartment convenience Storage spaces...
  • Page 198 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Passenger compartment convenience Compartment in door panel Tunnel console Glove compartment 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 Storage compartment (for CDs, etc.) under...
  • Page 199 7.5A (90W). The auxiliary sockets can also be used to power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarette lighters and ashtrays can be purchased from your Volvo retailer. Vanity mirror with lighting 12-volt socket in the front tunnel console WARNING...
  • Page 200 04 Comfort and driving pleasure Passenger compartment convenience Fold down the cover to access the electrical socket. NOTE The 12-volt socket in the cargo area pro- vides electrical current even when the igni- tion is switched off. Using the socket while the engine is not running will drain the bat- tery.
  • Page 201 04 Comfort and driving pleasure...
  • Page 202 Introduction................... 204 Getting started ..................206 General infotainment functions ............211 Radio..................... 214 Media player..................223 AUX/USB sockets................. 227 Bluetooth media ................. 230 ® Bluetooth hands-free connection ............233 Cell phone voice control............... 241 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* ............245 Remote control*..................
  • Page 203 I N F O T A I N M E N T...

  • Page 204: 05 Infotainment

    On/Off button. • Sirius satellite radio* • CD/DVD (mp3 and wma file formats) Only available on models equipped with the optional Volvo Navigation System. U.S. models only Applies only to models with Premium Sound Multimedia. Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
  • Page 205 05 Infotainment Introduction While the engine is being started, the infotain- ment system will be temporarily interrupted and will resume when the engine has started. NOTE To help avoid excessive battery drain, remove the remote key from the ignition slot if the infotainment system is used while the engine is switched off.

  • Page 206: Getting Started

    05 Infotainment Getting started Infotainment system overview Operating the system Infotainment mode buttons Press a button to select a mode Sockets for external audio sources (AUX Short press: switch the system ON. Press RADIO: use to select AM, FM1, FM2, and USB) and hold: switch the system OFF.
  • Page 207 05 Infotainment Getting started Basic infotainment functions TUNE: Turn in either direction to manually Views in the display tune a radio station or navigate among the General information menu alternatives shown on the display. The infotainment system displays information OK/MENU: Press to confirm a selection or in four different views.
  • Page 208 05 Infotainment Getting started Main view the display (2) (for example, ) and press the thumb wheel to confirm your choice. Press and hold EXIT to go back. NAV: Navigation system* RADIO: Radio MEDIA: Media (DISC, USB, etc.) Example of RADIO mode's normal view Example of RADIO mode's main view TEL: Bluetooth hands-free Modes (e.g., RADIO, MEDIA etc.), see the...
  • Page 209 05 Infotainment Getting started Steering wheel keypad Thumb wheel, used to scroll in the menus entered in the display. A long press takes shown on the display. Press the thumb you to the main menu view (see page 208). wheel to e.g., confirm a menu selection or to answer an incoming call on a Bluetooth- Thumb wheel, used to scroll in the menus connected cell phone.
  • Page 210 05 Infotainment Getting started Scroll/search forward and back Press briefly on (2) to scroll between CD tracks/ audio files or to search for the next available radio station. Limitations NOTE • Disc The sound source ( etc.) being played through the infotain- ment system's speakers cannot be con- trolled from the rear control panel.

  • Page 211: General Infotainment Functions

    05 Infotainment General infotainment functions • FAV—storing a shortcut iPod INFO—displaying additional information • Bluetooth* • Favorites can also be stored for TEL, MY CAR, CAM* and NAV*. See page 131 for a description of the menu system. To program a function on the FAV button: 1.
  • Page 212 05 Infotainment General infotainment functions • Basic sound settings Subwoofer *: subwoofer volume level. sound stage setting Front seats is recom- mended. Select one of the options under • Press SOUND to display the basic sound set- DPL II center level 3 channel center Audio settings Sound...
  • Page 213 05 Infotainment General infotainment functions intended to enable the user to adapt sound NOTE reproduction to his/her personal tastes. Sound quality may be affected if the MP3 player is being charged while the system is in AUX mode. To help prevent this, avoid charging the MP3 player in a 12-volt socket while it is being played.

  • Page 214: Radio

    05 Infotainment Radio General functions Selecting a station (in wavebands AM/ NOTE FM1/FM2) • This list will only display the frequencies Automatic tuning of the stations currently being received, 1. Press RADIO. Continue pressing this but- not a complete list of all radio frequen- ton to toggle to the desired waveband cies on the currently selected wave- , etc.).
  • Page 215 05 Infotainment Radio been stored on the number key button press on the number key pad on the cen- NOTE used. ter console to switch to manual tuning, which The radio is initially set to automatically enables you to select a frequency from the A list of preset stations can be displayed.
  • Page 216 05 Infotainment Radio Activate/deactivate in FM mode under Show developer of a broadcasting technology called channel and any sub-channels that may also be available on that particular fre- IBOC or In Band On Channel, which refers to radio text quency. See also the section "Sub-chan- the method of transmitting a digital radio nels"...
  • Page 217 Radio displayed as, for example, 93.9 WNYC 3. Turn TUNE and move the marker to NOTE (Volvo uses the symbol ">" to indicate Radio There may be a noticeable difference in there are sub-channels available) The sub- 4. Press OK/MENU to turn HD off (the X will sound quality when a change from analogue FM channels will be displayed as 93.9 –...
  • Page 218 05 Infotainment Radio In many cases, a main HD Radio station (FM Sirius satellite radio* NOTE wavebands only) will also have sub-channels • When the radio has gone into HD mode, Listening to satellite radio offering additional types of programming or it may take several seconds before the The Sirius satellite system consists of a number music.
  • Page 219 05 Infotainment Radio update needed is displayed (see also > The channels in the selected category NOTE are displayed. "Selecting a channel"). • The numbers of skipped or locked 2. Call Sirius at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). channels will not be displayed. NOTE 3.
  • Page 220 05 Infotainment Radio page 215 for detailed information on storing 2. Turn TUNE to scroll to Song memory Radio text channels. press OK/MENU. This text provides information about the song that is currently playing. To turn this feature on • A long press on one of the number keys 3.
  • Page 221 05 Infotainment Radio Skip options be skipped the next time the ignition is 7. Press OK/MENU to select Lock all switched on. channels in the category or turn TUNE This function is used to remove a channel from to scroll to a channel and press OK/ the list of available channels.
  • Page 222 OK/MENU. 2. Press and hold the OK/MENU button for several seconds. 3. The current code will be displayed. Your Volvo retailer can also provide you with assistance. SIRIUS ID This function displays the 12-digit Sirius acti- vation ID.

  • Page 223: Media Player

    05 Infotainment Media player CD/DVD functions The media player supports and can play the Disc eject following main types of discs and files: For reasons of traffic safety, an ejected disc must be removed within 12 seconds or it will •...
  • Page 224 05 Infotainment Media player on audio CDs. The database contains songs buttons on the center console or NOTE that are currently popular. If the media player steering wheel keypad can also be used to Video images will only be visible when the finds a track in the database, the album title change audio/video files.
  • Page 225 05 Infotainment Media player 3. Press OK/MENU to activate/deactivate be paused). Press OK/MENU to select a chap- NOTE the random play function. ter and return to the normal view. If a film was Video images will only be visible when the playing, it will resume).
  • Page 226 05 Infotainment Media player This can be done in DVD mode under DVD root To return to the factory settings, select Reset menu Advanced settings Angle. DivX Video On Demand Compatible formats The media player can be registered to play The media player can play a number of differ- DivX VOD files from home-burned discs or ent types of files and disc formats, and is com-...

  • Page 227: Aux/Usb Sockets

    2. Connect the device to one of the sockets no longer exists. If the problem persists, in the center console storage compartment contact a trained and authorized Volvo Sockets for auxiliary devices in the storage com- (see the illustration). service technician.
  • Page 228 05 Infotainment AUX/USB sockets buttons on the center console or for video files. Press the buttons sev- Search steering wheel keypad can also be used to eral times to increase the speed. Release the The keypad in the center console can be used to search for a file in the currently selected change tracks/files.
  • Page 229 05 Infotainment AUX/USB sockets to index the files on the drive if it contains any- iPod thing other than compatible music files. An iPod receives current and its battery is charged through the USB cable. NOTE The system will only play audio files from an •...

  • Page 230: Bluetooth Media

    Bluetooth sys- from the device. tem. A list of compatible devices is available at you Volvo retailer or at www.volvo- In order to listen streaming audio, the vehicle's cars.us. Center console control panel...
  • Page 231 05 Infotainment Bluetooth media See page 256 for more information about the 1. Press MEDIA several times until Bluetooth -names of the devices found infotainment menu system. Bluetooth will appear in the center console dis- is displayed, release the button and wait for several seconds or press OK/ play.
  • Page 232 05 Infotainment Bluetooth media 2. Turn TUNE to Remove Bluetooth Bluetooth version information device and press OK/MENU. This feature offers information about the Bluetooth version installed in the vehicle's 3. Select the device to be removed by turning infotainment system. This information can be TUNE and confirm by pressing OK/ found under Bluetooth menu...

  • Page 233: Bluetooth Hands-Free Connection

    FCC radio frequency the hands-free system. A list of compatible (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to phones is available at your Volvo retailer or OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency at www.volvocars.us (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very...
  • Page 234 Bluetooth function. the cell phone’s display as My Volvo paired with the infotainment system (see page TUNE: Turn to navigate among the menu 231 for instructions on pairing an external alternatives in the display.
  • Page 235 4. Select My Volvo Car in the list of devices 3. Press OK/MENU call, even if the infotainment system is cur- shown in the cell phone’s display.
  • Page 236 05 Infotainment ® Bluetooth hands-free connection • Mute : mute the infotainment system’s Voice mail volume and adjust the volume by turning microphone. VOL. Save the setting by pressing EXIT. In normal view, a speed dial number for voice mail can be programmed and accessed by •...
  • Page 237 05 Infotainment ® Bluetooth hands-free connection Automatic connection Phone book NOTE When the hands-free system is active and the The hands-free system uses two phone books Changes made from the infotainment sys- most recently connected cell phone is within (one with the cell phone's list of contacts and tem to a contact in the cell phone's phone range, it is connected automatically.
  • Page 238 05 Infotainment ® Bluetooth hands-free connection Contact shortcuts Buttons in the center console Searching for contacts A quick way of searching the phone book for Button Function contacts in normal view is to turn TUNE clock- wise to access the phone book and then coun- Space .
  • Page 239 05 Infotainment ® Bluetooth hands-free connection 3. To switch from letter entry mode to the Adding a new contact 3. Continue to the next letter, etc. The name entry mode for numbers or special charac- entered will be displayed in the character ters, or to go to the phone book, turn entry field (2).
  • Page 240 05 Infotainment ® Bluetooth hands-free connection is activated in Phone menu Phone book Toggle between upper and lower Receive vCard. case letters by pressing OK/ MENU. Memory status Press OK/MENU and the cursor In phone mode, the memory status of the info- will move to the character entry tainment system's phone book and the con- field (2) at the top of the display.

  • Page 241: Cell Phone Voice Control

    The system will display com- monly used commands on the screen when the button has been pressed. Available in vehicles equipped with the optional Volvo Navigation System only...
  • Page 242 05 Infotainment Cell phone voice control While using the voice control system, keep the Voice control support features The tutorial is divided into three lessons, which following points in mind: • take a total of approximately 5 minutes to com- Tutorial: A feature that helps acquaint you plete.
  • Page 243 05 Infotainment Cell phone voice control Using voice commands General commands . See page 131 for more "Delete" (which will erase the entire phone number). information on the menu system. The driver initiates a voice command dialogue by pressing the voice control button (see the Dialing from a call list Dialing a number illustration on page 241).
  • Page 244 05 Infotainment Cell phone voice control play in numbered lines and the system will prompt you to pick a line number • If there are more lines in the list than can be displayed at one time, saying "Down" will enable you to scroll downward in the list (and saying "up"...

  • Page 245: Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse)

    05 Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* Overview Screen: channel A (left), channel B (right) Introduction listen to music from e.g., an iPod or from streaming audio files using the Bluetooth The RSE system provides entertainment for the Headphone socket function. rear seat passengers by making it possible to On/Off button e.g., watch a film, play music, listen to the radio...
  • Page 246 05 Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* being started and will resume when the engine Cordless headphones CAUTION is running. When transporting large objects in the rear seat, be sure that there is adequate space NOTE between the object(s) and the RSE screens to help avoid scratching or damaging these Using RSE for more than approx.
  • Page 247 05 Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* Disposing of old batteries Connecting a device to the A/V-AUX NOTE Worn out batteries should be disposed of in an socket The headphones will switch off automati- environmentally responsible manner. cally after approx. 3 minutes if they are not used.
  • Page 248 05 Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* Audio/video playback through the A/V- both rear screens or different sources can be tinue by pressing the button on selected for the respective screens. AUX socket the remote control to select a source such as 1.
  • Page 249 05 Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* Switching off the rear screens Zoom 1 : Full-screen image, but parts of the Rear screen settings image will not be viewable. Both of rear screens can be switched off from When watching a video file, a pop-up menu can the front center control panel.
  • Page 250 05 Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* Rear screen menu settings Music, video and radio Playback and navigating in playlists Navigate using the remote control's scroll See also page 251 for additional information Listening to music wheel (see the illustration on page 254) to about the RSE menus.
  • Page 251 05 Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* to select the desired source ( Disc 1. Switch on the cordless headphones, select RSE front screen menus CH.A for the left screen or CH.B for the ), release the button and wait several To access this menu, begin by selecting right screen.
  • Page 252 05 Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* The menus for Sirius1 * and Reset all CD/DVD settings RSE pop-up menu Sirius2 * are: Press on the remote control while a video RSE DVD Video menu file is playing to display the pop-up menu. Use Disc menu Day/Night mode the scroll wheel and the buttons on the remote...
  • Page 253 05 Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* RSE AUX menu Display off AUX menu Reset all Bluetooth settings AUX input volume Day/Night mode Display off Reset all AUX settings RSE A/V-AUX menu A/V AUX menu A/V AUX input volume Day/Night mode Display off Reset all A/V-AUX settings RSE iPod menu...

  • Page 254: Remote Control

    (R: right rear) selected rear screen's IR transceiver (see the illustration on page 245) or to the front screen's Switch to the optional Volvo Nav- IR transceiver located to the right of the INFO igation system button on the center console (see page 211 for the location of this button).
  • Page 255 05 Infotainment Remote control* It is advisable to have extra batteries on long Button Function Button Function trips. Stop One-button access to frequently used functions (which must be programmed into the button, see Fast forward, change tracks/ page 211) songs Information about the current DVD menu film, song, etc., or to display...

  • Page 256: Infotainment System Menus

    05 Infotainment Infotainment system menus Navigating in the menus RADIO menus Infotainment settings are made via the sys- TUNE Main AM menu tem's menus. Press one of the mode buttons AM menu (RADIO, MEDIA, or TEL—see the illustration OK/MENU on page 206) to select it and access its specific Show presets menus.
  • Page 257 05 Infotainment Infotainment system menus Main Sirius1*/Sirius2* menu Lock options Change audio track Sirius1 Channel lock list Scan SIRIUS radio off. Press RADIO button Unlock all channels Audio settings to activate SIRIUS. Temporarily unlock all chan- Sirius2 Main DVD Video menu nels Disc menu SIRIUS radio off.
  • Page 258 05 Infotainment Infotainment system menus Main USB menu Main AUX menu Change phone USB menu AUX menu Remove Bluetooth device Play / Pause AUX input volume Phone settings Stop Audio settings Discoverable Random Sounds and volume Repeat folder TEL menus Download phone book Select USB device Bluetooth software version in...
  • Page 259 05 Infotainment...
  • Page 260 Driving recommendations..............262 Refueling....................266 Loading....................271 Cargo area ................... 276 Towing a trailer..................280 Emergency towing................283...
  • Page 261 D U R I N G Y O U R T R I P...

  • Page 262: 06 During Your Trip

    06 During your trip Driving recommendations • General information Do not exceed posted speed limits. WARNING • Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra Driving with the tailgate open: Driving with Economical driving conserves natural load) in the vehicle. the tailgate open could lead to poisonous resources •...
  • Page 263 06 During your trip Driving recommendations tributed so that capacity weight or maximum CAUTION WARNING permissible axle loads are not exceeded. • The cooling fan may start or continue to Engine damage will occur if water is operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine Driving through water drawn into the air cleaner.
  • Page 264 It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle • Consider your destination. If you will be checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv- NOTE driving through an area where snow or ice ice technician before driving long distances.
  • Page 265 0 °F (–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 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.

  • Page 266: Refueling

    "oxygenated" fuel. Deposit control gasoline (detergent State and local vehicle inspection programs Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygen- additives) will make detection of misfueling easier, pos- ated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed...
  • Page 267 Typical pump octane label injury. strongly linked to certain forms of cancer. Volvo recommends premium fuel for best per- Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. formance, but using 87 octane or above will...
  • Page 268 06 During your trip Refueling Opening/closing the fuel filler door tral locking button does not lock the fuel Manually opening the fuel filler door filler door. • Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed and is completely closed after refueling. •...
  • Page 269 If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
  • Page 270 06 During your trip Refueling Heated oxygen sensors The heated oxygen sensors monitor the oxy- gen content of the exhaust gases. Readings are fed into a control module that continuously monitors engine functions and controls fuel injection. The ratio of fuel to air into the engine is continuously adjusted for efficient combus- tion to help reduce harmful emissions.

  • Page 271: Loading

    06 During your trip Loading Introduction Power tailgate* WARNING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is • Stop the engine, put the gear selector in determined by factors such as the number of P, and apply the parking brake when passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight loading or unloading long objects.
  • Page 272 06 During your trip Loading Programming the tailgate opening angle Interrupting automatic opening/closing CAUTION The tailgate's maximum opening angle can be Automatic opening or closing the tailgate can Be sure that there is adequate space above programmed, which can be useful, for exam- be interrupted in four ways: and behind the vehicle before opening the ple, if the tailgate has to be opened in a garage...
  • Page 273 06 During your trip Loading ing the outer handle twice. The tailgate can The floor of the cargo compartment has rails WARNING then be opened/closed manually. on opposite sides of the vehicle equipped with • Cover sharp edges on long loads to help hooks for anchoring loads with straps, nets, prevent injury to occupants.
  • Page 274 06 During your trip Loading • Fold up the hook. It will lock in place. Press the hook down lightly and move the The opening on the hook closest to the rear seat backrest should point toward the it to an opening in the rail. backrest.
  • Page 275 The straps should preferably be approxi- Using load carriers load. mately 1 in. (25 mm) in width. Load carriers are available as Volvo accesso- • Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast ries. Observe the following points when in use: cornering and hard braking.

  • Page 276: Cargo Area

    06 During your trip Cargo area Steel cargo grid* Installing the steel cargo grid In order to install the steel grid, the rear seat backrests must be completely folded down, see page 88 for instructions. NOTE • The steel cargo grid is easiest to install by two people, and should be folded down.
  • Page 277 06 During your trip Cargo area ± Cargo area cover* Pull the flap slightly rearward past its sup- • ports and fold it down. Pull the cover over the cargo and hook it into the holes in the rear cargo area pillars. NOTE •...
  • Page 278 06 During your trip Cargo area Attaching the cassette(s) Using the net(s) NOTE • The net can be fastened in the same way if the rear seat backrests are folded down. In this case, use the retaining brackets near the ceiling, above the front seats.
  • Page 279 06 During your trip Cargo area Using the cargo net with the cargo area cover Straps for pulling up the net The cargo net(s) can also be pulled up from the backrest when the cargo area cover is pulled out. The straps for pulling up the cargo net are located at the arrows in the illustration.

  • Page 280: Towing A Trailer

    Introduction when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain. WARNING Use a lower gear and turn off the air con- Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer • Bumper-attached trailer hitches must ditioner if the temperature gauge needle hitches that are specially designed for the vehi- not be used on Volvos, nor should enters the red range.
  • Page 281 3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the one Volvo. Make sure the cable does not drag on overloaded or if the load is unevenly distributed in the hitch assembly.
  • Page 282 06 During your trip Towing a trailer between approximately 45-55 mph (70-90 km/ movement. If the system detects a tendency to sway, the brakes are applied individually on the front wheels, which has a stabilizing effect on Swaying may be caused by factors such as: the vehicle and trailer.

  • Page 283: Emergency Towing

    06 During your trip Emergency towing Towing eyelet There are two different types of covers over CAUTION the openings for the towing eyelet and they If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed have to be opened differently. truck, the towing eyelets must not be used •...
  • Page 284 Consult the tow truck operator. for distances longer than 30 miles (50 km). Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/ All Wheel Drive Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equip- ment. • If wheel lift equipment must be used, please use extreme caution to help avoid damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 285 06 During your trip...
  • Page 286 General information ................288 Tire inflation................... 291 Inflation pressure ................. 293 Tire designations .................. 294 Glossary of tire terminology ..............296 Vehicle loading ..................297 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............... 299 Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires ..........300 Temporary Spare ................. 301 Tire Sealing System................
  • Page 287 W H E E L S A N D T I R E S...

  • Page 288: 07 Wheels And Tires

    Otherwise there is a risk of altering at 6-year intervals, even if it has never been the car's roadholding and handling characte- Some Volvo models are equipped with an used. ristics. Ultra High Performance tire and wheel com-...
  • Page 289 • The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo wheels to reduce the chance of oversteer aside rain, snow and slush. are specified to meet stringent stability during hard braking.
  • Page 290 07 Wheels and tires General information are printed on the side of the tire. When NOTE approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) is left on the • If the tires are rotated, they should only tread, these strips become visible and indicate be moved from front to rear or vice that the tire should be replaced.

  • Page 291: Tire Inflation

    07 Wheels and tires Tire inflation Inflation placard NOTE WARNING • • The placards shown indicate inflation Under-inflation is the most common pressure for the tires installed on the cause of tire failure and may result in vehicle at the factory only. severe tire cracking, tread separation, or "blow-out,"...
  • Page 292 07 Wheels and tires Tire inflation After driving a distance of approximately 6. Repeat this procedure for each tire, includ- Speed ratings 1 mile (1.6 km), the tires are considered to be ing the spare. hot. If you have to drive farther than this dis- 168 mph (270 km/h) tance to pump your tire(s), check and record NOTE...

  • Page 293: Inflation Pressure

    Tire inflation pressure table The following tire pressures are recommended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire inflation placard (see page 291 for its location) for information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory.

  • Page 294: Tire Designations

    07 Wheels and tires Tire designations Information on the sidewall 1. 215: the width of the tire (in millimeters) 7. M+S or M/S = Mud and Snow, AT = All from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The Terrain, AS = All Season larger the number, the wider the tire.
  • Page 295 07 Wheels and tires Tire designations 11. Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature grades: see page 299 for more informa- tion. 12. Maximum permissible inflation pressure: the greatest amount of air pres- sure that should ever be put in the tire. This limit is set by the tire manufacturer.

  • Page 296: Glossary Of Tire Terminology

    • Recommended tire inflation pressure: load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric inflation pressure, established by Volvo, tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure which is based on the type of tires that are beyond this pressure will not increase the mounted on a vehicle at the factory.

  • Page 297: Vehicle Loading

    07 Wheels and tires Vehicle loading Loads Permissible axle weight 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in The maximum allowable weight that can be Properly loading your vehicle will provide maxi- your vehicle. carried by a single axle (front or rear).
  • Page 298 Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the tires that were original equipment on the vehicle because this will lower the vehi- cle's GVW rating. Use only tires with the correct load carrying capacity. Consult your Volvo retailer for information.

  • Page 299: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    07 Wheels and tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grading information may have poor traction performance. The trac- WARNING tion grade assigned to this tire is based on ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST The temperature grade for this tire is estab- braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and is CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY lished for a tire that is properly inflated and...

  • Page 300: Snow Chains, Snow Tires, Studded Tires

    Snow chains Check local regulations regarding the unsafe level or adversely affect handling. use of snow chains before installing. Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with • Do not mix tires of different design as this the following restrictions: •...

  • Page 301: Temporary Spare

    In the event of damage to this tire, a new one can be purchased from your Volvo retailer. WARNING Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare"...

  • Page 302: Tire Sealing System

    120 miles (200 km). 2. Lift out the tire sealing system. • Have the tire inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as NOTE soon as possible to determine if it can be permanently repaired or must be •...
  • Page 303 07 Wheels and tires Tire Sealing System • Tire sealing system–overview Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air. WARNING If irritation persists, get medical atten- Please keep the following points in mind tion. when using the tire sealing system: • The sealing compound bottle (no.
  • Page 304 2. Peel off the speed limit sticker and affix it tle cannot be unscrewed. This must be done to the steering wheel hub where it will be by a trained and qualified Volvo service Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two clearly visible to the driver.
  • Page 305 Contact a towing service or should not be driven. holder. Consult a trained and qualified Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance if Volvo service technician to have the applicable. bottle removed and properly disposed 11.
  • Page 306 If neces- 6. Start the vehicle’s engine. a Volvo retailer or a recycling station sary, release air from the tire by turning the that can properly dispose of harmful air release knob counterclockwise.
  • Page 307 07 Wheels and tires Tire Sealing System 7. Check the tire’s inflation pressure on the gauge. Switch off the compressor briefly to get a clear reading from the pressure gauge. 8. Refer to the tire inflation table in this chap- ter for the correct inflation pressure.

  • Page 308: Changing A Wheel

    07 Wheels and tires Changing a wheel Removing a wheel Changing a wheel CAUTION 1. Apply the parking brake and put the gear The vehicle must never be driven with more selector in P. than one temporary spare wheel. 2. Take out the jack*, lug wrench*, the towing eyelet and the wheel cover removal tool* The spare wheel is located in the spare wheel stowed under the floor of the trunk.
  • Page 309 07 Wheels and tires Changing a wheel CAUTION WARNING The towing eyelet must be screwed into the • The jack must correctly engage the jack lug wrench as far as possible. attachment. • Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non- slippery surface.
  • Page 310 07 Wheels and tires Changing a wheel Tighten the lug nuts 3. Install the wheel nuts and tighten hand- tight. Using the lug wrench, tighten cross- wise until all nuts are snug. 4. Lower the vehicle to the ground and alter- nately tighten the bolts crosswise to 103 ft.

  • Page 311: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    07 Wheels and tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Introduction Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute NOTE for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv- If a fault occurs in TPMS, the tire pressure er's responsibility to maintain correct tire pres- NOTE warning light will flash for approximately sure, even if under-inflation has not reached...
  • Page 312 On U.S. models, this must SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed 1. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the be done by a trained and qualified Volvo each time the vehicle is driven above inflation pressure of all four tires.
  • Page 313 07 Wheels and tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) tion pressure table on page 293), for example, 3. Press the MY CAR key in the center con- if higher inflation pressure is necessary when sole control panel and select Settings transporting heavy loads, etc.
  • Page 314 Volvo maintenance................316 Maintaining your car................317 Hood and engine compartment............319 Engine oil....................320 Fluids..................... 322 Replacing bulbs..................324 Wiper blades and washer fluid.............. 331 Battery....................333 Fuses..................... 336 Vehicle care................... 344...
  • Page 315 M A I N T E N A N C E A N D S P E C I F I C A T I O N S...

  • Page 316: 08 Maintenance And Specifications

    In accordance with applicable U.S. and Cana- training, and therefore must be performed by a dian regulations, the following list of warranties qualified technician. To keep your Volvo in top is provided. condition, specify time-tested and proven •...

  • Page 317: Maintaining Your Car

    Corrosion may indicate a loose ter- minal connector, or a battery near the end How do states use OBD II for emission of its useful service life. Consult your Volvo inspections? retailer for additional information. Many states connect a computer directly to a vehicle's OBD II system.
  • Page 318 08 Maintenance and specifications Maintaining your car inspection has replaced the tailpipe emission way driving is typically needed to allow OBD II to reach readiness. Your Volvo test. retailer can provide you with more infor- How can my vehicle fail OBD II emission mation on planning a trip.

  • Page 319: Hood And Engine Compartment

    08 Maintenance and specifications Hood and engine compartment Opening and closing the hood Engine compartment, overview WARNING The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off. WARNING The ignition should always be completely switched off before performing any opera- tions in the engine compartment.

  • Page 320: Engine Oil

    • Oil that is lower than the specified qual- ity can damage the engine. • Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives. • Always add oil of the same type and viscosity as already used.
  • Page 321 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.

  • Page 322: Fluids

    MIN and changed. If the system must be drained, con- MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech- can be high local temperatures in the nician.
  • Page 323 359. display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system inspected. • Dot 4+ should never be mixed with any other type of brake fluid.

  • Page 324: Replacing Bulbs

    For information regarding any other bulbs not mentioned in this section, please con- when replacing all front bulbs. tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and authorized Volvo service technician. CAUTION Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin- gers.
  • Page 325 Pull out the connector with the other These bulbs should always be disposed hand. of by a trained and qualified Volvo serv- 5. Lift out the housing and place it on a soft ice technician. surface to avoid scratching the lens.
  • Page 326 08 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs Low beam, Halogen High beam, Halogen Extra high beam 1. Remove the headlight housing from the 1. Remove the headlight housing from the 1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see page 324). vehicle (see page 324).
  • Page 327 08 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs Parking lights Turn signals Side marker lights NOTE Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 324. 1. Remove the headlight housing from the 1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see page 324). vehicle (see page 324).
  • Page 328 Location of taillight bulbs NOTE If an error message remains in the display after a faulty bulb has been replaced, con- tact an authorized Volvo workshop. Taillight housing, turn signal Taillight lens, right side 1. Remove the cover by pressing in the clips Parking/brake lights (LED) and pulling straight out.
  • Page 329 08 Maintenance and specifications Replacing bulbs 2. Remove the insulation by pulling it straight Cargo area lighting Vanity mirror lighting out. Removing the mirror glass 3. Remove the entire bulb unit by turning its handle counterclockwise. 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Replace the bulb in the reverse order.
  • Page 330 (length (halogen) 43mm) Rear turn sig- PY21W nals NOTE Front turn sig- H21W LL Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts nals department for the most up-to-date speci- fications. Front fog lights License plate C5W LL lighting Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

  • Page 331: Wiper Blades And Washer Fluid

    08 Maintenance and specifications Wiper blades and washer fluid Wiper blades 2. Move the right steering wheel lever up and hold it for at least 1 second. The wipers will The windshield wiper blades are different then move to the vertical position on the lengths.
  • Page 332 08 Maintenance and specifications Wiper blades and washer fluid Replacing the tailgate wiper blade Filling washer fluid Location of the washer fluid reservoir 1. Fold the wiper arm outward. The windshield and headlight washers share a 2. Grasp the inner section of wiper blade (at common reservoir.

  • Page 333: Battery

    A used battery should be disposed of in an battery charger or jumper cables are not environmentally responsible manner. Con- connected properly. sult your Volvo retailer or take the battery to See the owner's manual. a recycling station. • The negative terminal on the battery must never be used to connect a jumper cable or a battery charger.
  • Page 334 08 Maintenance and specifications Battery • Never disconnect the battery when the Changing WARNING engine is running, or when the key is in the • Never expose the battery to open flame ignition. This could damage the vehicle's or electric spark. electrical system.
  • Page 335 08 Maintenance and specifications Battery information in the vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the control modules. Open the clips on the front cover and remove the cover. Release the rubber molding so that the rear cover is free. Remove the rear cover by pulling it away.

  • Page 336: Fuses

    Cargo area If fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electrical system inspected by a trained and qualified Not in use Volvo service technician. WARNING Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the follow- ing pages. Doing so could seriously damage...
  • Page 337 08 Maintenance and specifications Fuses Engine compartment...
  • Page 338 Relay - engine compart- removed or replaced by a trained and ment box ABS pump qualified Volvo service technician. • There is a special fuse removal tool on Auxiliary lights* ABS valves the underside of the cover.
  • Page 339 08 Maintenance and specifications Fuses Function Starter motor relay Ignition coils, condenser Engine Control Module Injection system, mass air meter, engine control mod- A/C compressor, engine valves, engine control mod- EVAP valve, heated oxygen sensor Fuel leakage detection – Cooling fan Electro-hydraulic power steering...
  • Page 340 08 Maintenance and specifications Fuses Under the glove compartment Fold aside the upholstery covering the fuse Function Function boxes. Controls in front passeng- 1. Press the cover's lock and fold it up. er's door 2. The fuses are accessible. Controls in right rear pas- Positions-fuse box A senger's door Function...
  • Page 341 08 Maintenance and specifications Fuses Function Function Function Power front passenger's Adaptive cruise control/ seat* collision warning* Heated front passenger's Folding rear seat head Courtesy lighting, rain sen- seat* restraints* sor* Heated driver's seat* Infotainment control mod- Steering wheel module Park assist*, trailer hitch Cental locking: fuel filler control module*, park...
  • Page 342 08 Maintenance and specifications Fuses Function Airbag system, occupant weight sensor Collision warning system* Accelerator pedal, auto- dim mirror function, heated rear seats* Brake lights Power moonroof* Immobilizer Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
  • Page 343 Power tailgate* Trailer socket 1* Electric parking brake (left side) Electric parking brake (right NOTE side) Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts Heated rear window department for the most up-to-date speci- fications. Trailer socket 2* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

  • Page 344: Vehicle Care

    Washing the car considerably and also helps prolong the Exterior components service life of the wiper blades. Volvo recommends the use of special cleaning The following points should be kept in mind products, available at your Volvo retailer, for •...
  • Page 345 Before driving into an automatic car moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi- wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to Volvo does not recommend the use of long- pate after the lights have been on for a short life or durable paint protection coatings, avoid damaging the windshield wipers.
  • Page 346 • Sharp objects (e.g. pencils or pens in a This will help the leather resist staining and Volvo also offers a special leather softener that pocket) or Velcro fasteners on clothing protect against sunlight's harmful UV rays. should be applied after the cleaner and pro- may damage the textile upholstery.
  • Page 347 08 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care ommends the use of Volvo rubber floor mats. Paint repairs require special equipment and Minor scratches on the surface Consult your Volvo retailer. skill. Contact your Volvo retailer for any exten- If the stone chip has not penetrated down to sive damage.
  • Page 348 08 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care 4. If there is a longer scratch, you may want to protect surrounding paint by masking it 5. After a few days, polish the touched-up areas. Use a soft rag and a small amount of polish.
  • Page 349 08 Maintenance and specifications...
  • Page 350 Label information.................. 352 Specifications..................354 Overview of information and warning symbols........361 Volvo programs..................364...
  • Page 351 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S...

  • Page 352: Specifications

    09 Specifications Label information Location of labels...
  • Page 353 Vehicle Emission Control Information. Your Volvo is designed to meet all appli- cable emission standards, as evidenced by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards the certification label on the underside of (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Min- the hood.

  • Page 354: 09 Specifications

    09 Specifications Specifications Dimensions Position Dimension in (mm) Wheelbase 110.8 (2815) Length 190.5 (4838) Load length, floor, seatback down 73.9 (1878) Load length, floor 42.9 (1089) Height 63.1 (1604) Load height 28.5 (724)
  • Page 355 5130 lbs XC70 FWD non-turbo: 2330 kg XC70 non-turbo AWD : 5270 lbs XC70 non-turbo AWD : 2390 kg XC70 turbo AWD: 5310 lbs XC70 turbo AWD: 2410 kg Capacity weight All models: 900 lbs All models: 410 kg...
  • Page 356 09 Specifications Specifications Category Canada Permissible axle weights, front XC70 non-turbo FWD: 2750 lbs XC70 non-turbo FWD: 1250 kg XC70 non-turbo AWD: 2800 lbs XC70 non-turbo AWD: 1270 kg XC70 turbo AWD: 2820 lbs XC70 turbo AWD: 1280 kg Permissible axle weights, rear...
  • Page 357 Depending on your driving habits, premium or good fuel economy and engine protection. See synthetic oils may provide superior fuel econ- the viscosity chart. omy and engine protection. Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on premium or Viscosity chart synthetic oils.
  • Page 358 09 Specifications Specifications Extreme engine operation The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts: Synthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40 and complying with oil quality requirements are • The upper section describes the oil's per- recommended for driving in areas of sustained formance level.
  • Page 359 Power steering fluid WSS M2C204-A2 or equivalent product. Washer fluid 6.8 US qts (6.5 liters) Use a washer antifreeze recom- mended by Volvo, mixed with 4.7 US qts (4.5 liters water. Fuel tank volume 3.0T/3.2 6 cyl. 18.5 US gallons (70 liters) Under normal driving conditions the transmission oil does not need changing during its service life.
  • Page 360 09 Specifications Specifications Electrical system General information 12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alter- nator. Single pole system in which the chassis and engine block are used as conductors. The negative terminal is connected to the chassis. Performance, battery Engine 3.2 6-cyl./3.0T Voltage (V) Cold start capacity (A)

  • Page 361: Overview Of Information And Warning Symbols

    09 Specifications Overview of information and warning symbols Introduction Symbols in the main instrument panel Indicator symbols The symbols in the vehicle's various displays Symbol Description Warning symbols are divided into three main categories: Symbol Description • Warning symbols Fault in the Active •...
  • Page 362 09 Specifications Overview of information and warning symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Information symbol, Adaptive Cruise Con- 155, Collision Warning with see text in information trol *, Distance Alert* 161, Full Auto-brake and display Pedestrian Detection* High beam indicator Adaptive Cruise Con- 155, Driver Alert System*...
  • Page 363 09 Specifications Overview of information and warning symbols Information symbols in the ceiling Symbol Description console Symbol Description Driver Alert System*, Lane Departure Warn- ing* Seat belt reminder Adaptive Cruise Con- 155, Occupant Weight trol * Sensor Information symbols in the center console display Symbol Description...

  • Page 364: Volvo Programs

    09 Specifications Volvo programs 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: In the U.S.
  • Page 365 09 Specifications...
  • Page 366 10 Index 1, 2, 3 ... Anti-lock brake system oil............359 warning light......... 76 shiftlock override........ 116 12-volt sockets........199 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)....119 Axle weight..........297 Approach lighting........ 56, 97 Audio system AUX/USB sockets....... 227 Bluetooth devices......230 ABS (anti-lock brake system)....
  • Page 367 Cargo area cover........277 air vents..........139 Detachable key blade......59, 61 Interior Air Quality System....138 Cargo area net......... 277 Dimensions introduction......... 137 Catalytic converter........269 XC70........... 354 passenger compartment filter.... 137 Cell phone, hands-free connection..233 refrigerant........... 137...
  • Page 368 10 Index Disconnecting the front passenger’s air- Engine Four C (active chassis system)....150 bag............26, 27 overheating........... 79 Front airbags..........22 specifications........356 Dome lighting..........96 disconnecting passenger’s side air- starting..........111 bag..........26, 27 Door mirrors..........103 switching off........113 Front fog lights...........
  • Page 369 10 Index Geartronic..........116 Hill Descent Control......... 124 Bluetooth devices......230 ® Bluetooth hands-free system... 233 Geartronic automatic transmission.. 115, 116 Hoisting the vehicle......... 317 general functions........ 211 Generator warning light......78 ® HomeLink Wireless Control System..108 getting started........206 Glossary of tire terminology.....
  • Page 370 10 Index Loading Mirrors floor rails..........273 defroster..........104 Jack hooks for securing loads.... 273, 274 power door......... 103 attaching..........308 rearview, auto-dim function....104 Loading the vehicle......271, 297 location of........... 308 retractable........... 103 roof loads..........275 vanity..........199 Jump starting...........
  • Page 371 10 Index Power front seat Rain sensor..........98 checking..........320 memory function........85 READ button..........129 specifications........357 with keyless drive......... 86 Rear fog light..........94 volumes..........358 Power mirrors.......... 103 Rear park assist....... 185, 187 On Call Roadside Assistance....364 defroster..........
  • Page 372 10 Index Remote control........254 Seat belts SRS............21 private locking........61 Automatic locking retractor/Emergency Stability system....... 148, 149 replacing batteries......255 locking retractor........37 indicator light........77 buckling..........18 Remote key..........54 Starting the engine........111 maintenance......... 18 approach lighting........56 with keyless drive.......
  • Page 373 329 general description..... 115, 116 changing from summer to winter..289 Vehicle dimensions oil............359 glossary of terms........ 296 XC70........... 354 shiftlock override........ 116 improving economy......288 Vehicle Event Data........11 inflation pressure........ 291 Tread wear indicator........ 290 Vehicle loading........
  • Page 374 289 cell phones......... 241 Whiplash Protection System..... 33 Volvo and the environment......12 Windows Volvo maintenance........316 power..........101 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance..364 Windshield Volvo programs........364 IR coating........... 100 Volvo Sensus........... 128 rain sensor..........98 washers..........99 wipers/washers........
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