trailer VOLVO C70 2012 Owner´s Manual

06 Starting and driving
Rear park assist*
06
172* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
Rear park assist
The park assist system is designed to assist
you when driving into parking spaces, garages,
etc. It utilizes four ultrasound sensors located
in the rear bumper to measure the distance to
a vehicle, object or a person who may be close
to the rear of your vehicle.
WARNING
Park Assist is an information system, NOT a
safety system. This system is designed to
be a supplementary aid when parking the
vehicle. It is not, however, intended to
replace the driver's attention and judge-
ment.
Function
The system is activated automatically when the
vehicle is started. The indicator light in the but-
ton in the center console illuminates. Park
assist monitors the area behind the vehicle
when the engine is running and reverse gear
has been selected.
The distance monitored behind the vehicle is
approximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The signal comes
from the rear speakers.
The system must be deactivated when towing
a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mounted
carrier, etc., which could trigger the rear park
assist system's sensors.
NOTE
Rear park assist is deactivated automati-
cally when towing a trailer if Volvo genuine
trailer wiring is used.
Activating/deactivating park assist
G018389
Park Assist button (rear button in the illustration)
The system is activated automatically when the
vehicle is started.

Press the Park assist button on the center
console to temporarily deactivate the sys-
tem. The indicator light in the button will go
out when the system has been deacti-
vated.

Park assist will be automatically reactiva-
ted the next time the engine is started, or if
the button is pressed (the indicator light in
the button will illuminate).

07 Wheels and tires
Vehicle loading
07

185 Loading the vehicle
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-
tion placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tank
of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional equip-
ment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, including
cargo and optional equipment. When towing,
trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargo
weight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to
the section "Towing a trailer", see
page 164.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be
carried by a single axle (front or rear). These
numbers are shown on the Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label. The total load on each axle must
never exceed its maximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-
gers.
NOTE
•The location of the various labels in your
vehicle can be found on page 270.
•A table listing important weight limits for
your vehicle can be found on page
273.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-
cle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400–750 (5×150)
= 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual1 to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
1See "Towing a trailer"

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
236
Fuses in the engine compartment
G020250
1.Coolant fan (radiator)50A
2.Power steering80A
3.Feed to passenger com-
partment fuse box60A
4.Feed to passenger com-
partment fuse box60A
5.Element, climate unit80A
6.Not in use
7.ABS pump30A
8.ABS valves20A
9.Engine functions30A
10.Climate system blower40A
11.Headlight washers, climate
system blower, power
retractable hard top20A
12.Feed to heated rear window30A
13.Starter motor relay30A
14.Trailer connector (acces-
sory)40A
15.Power retractable hard top30A
16.Feed to audio system40A
17.Windshield wipers30A
18.Feed to passenger com-
partment fuse box40A
19.Not in use
20.Horn15A
21.Not in use
22.Subwoofer25A

11 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
11

273
PositionDimensionIn (mm)
FLoad height, roof up
Load height, roof down20.4 (525)
10.2 (265)
GTrack, front60.1 (1550)
HTrack, rear61.4 (1560)
ILoad width, floor37.8 (960)
JWidth72.3 (1836)A
KWidth incl. door mirrors (folded out)79.6 in. (2025)
LWidth incl. door mirrors (folded in)72.7 in. (1847)
AModels with optional keyless drive 72.9 in. (1851)
Weights
CategoryUSACanada
Gross vehicle weight4560 lbs2070 kg
Capacity weight640 lbs290 kg
Permissible axle weight, front2440 lbs1110 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear2370 lbs1075 kg
Curb weight3810-3820 lbs1720-1740 kg
Max. trailer weight (w/o brakes)1653 lbsAll models: 750 kg

11 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
11
274
CategoryUSACanada
Max. trailer weight (with brakes)2000 lbsAll models: 900 kg
Max. tongue weight165 lbsAll models: 75 kg
CAUTION
The maximum permissible axle loads and/
or the gross vehicle weight must not be
exceeded.
WARNING
When adding accessories, equipment, lug-
gage and other cargo to your vehicle, the
total capacity weight must not be exceeded.

11 Specifications
Fuel, oils, and fluids
11
276
NOTE
The transmission oil does not normally need
to be changed during the service life of the
vehicle. However, it may be necessary to
replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven
in areas of sustained temperature extremes
(hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long
distances, for prolonged driving in moun-
tainous areas, or if the vehicle is often driven
short distances in temperatures under 40 °F
(5 °C).

11 Specifications
Engine oil
11
277 Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC
specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.
Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel
economy, engine performance, or engine pro-
tection.
Volume: 6.1 US qts (5.8 liters).
Volvo recommends Castrol.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or
synthetic oils may provide superior fuel econ-
omy and engine protection. Consult your Volvo
retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician for recommendations on premium
or synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal service intervals.
This oil is only used at customer request, at
additional charge. Please consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
Oil viscosityIncorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life
under normal use. SAE 5W-30 will provide
good fuel economy and engine protection. See
the viscosity chart.
G023491
Viscosity chart
Extreme engine operationSynthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40
and complying with oil quality requirements are
recommended for driving in areas of sustained
temperature extremes (hot or cold), when tow-
ing a trailer over long distances, and for pro-
longed driving in mountainous areas.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
symbol
G022917
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into
three parts:
•The upper section describes the oil's per-
formance level.
•The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
•The lower section indicates whether the oil
has demonstrated energy-conserving
properties in a standard test in comparison
to a reference oil.

11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
11
282* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their Description and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indi-
cate a problem related to safety and/or driva-
bility. A message will also appear in the main
instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up
and a text message is displayed to provide the
driver with necessary information about one of
the vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Warning56
Information56
Malfunction indi-
cator light58
Fault in the ABS
system58
Rear fog light58
Stability system
DSTC*159
SymbolDescriptionPage
Fuel level warning
light58
Trailer turn signal
indicator59
Parking brake
applied59
SRS airbag sys-
tem59
Oil pressure warn-
ing light59
Seat belt reminder59

12 Index
12
287
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 226
list of................................................... 232
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 226
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 275
Capacity weight............................... 185, 273
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 281
CD player................................................. 259
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 263
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 188
Changing a wheel.................................... 199
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 40
Child restraint systems.............................. 41
booster cushions.................................. 47
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 48
Child safety................................................ 39
booster cushions.................................. 47
child restraint systems.......................... 41Climate system
air distribution....................................... 95
air vents................................................ 90
Electronic Climate Control.................... 91
Interior Air Quality System.................... 92
passenger compartment filter.............. 88
recirculation.......................................... 92
refrigerant.....................................88, 275
Climate system, general information......... 88
Clock
setting................................................... 81
Cold weather precautions........................ 141
Compact disc care..................................260
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 78
Conserving electrical current................... 142
Convertible top (Power retractable hard
top)........................................................... 106
Coolant.................................................... 275
changing............................................. 221
checking level of................................. 221
Courtesy lighting...................................... 111
Crash mode............................................... 38
Cruise control............................................ 72
Cup holders.....................................113, 116
Curb weight.....................................185, 273
D
Daytime running lights.........................64, 65
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 166
Dimensions.............................................. 272
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 29
Display.......................................................61
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 248
Door mirrors............................................... 79
Door Mounted Inflatable Curtain system
(DMIC)........................................................ 34
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 140
Driving through water..............................140
DSTC, stability system............................ 158
E
Economical driving.................................. 140
Electrical current – conserving................ 142
Electrical system...................................... 280

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292
tire sealing system.............................. 189
tread wear indicator............................ 178
uniform tire quality grading................. 187
winter driving...................................... 188
Tire sealing system.................................. 189
Towing a trailer........................................ 164
trailer hitch.......................................... 166
Towing the vehicle................................... 160
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 166
Trailer towing........................................... 164
Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 152
shiftlock override................................ 153
Tread wear indicator................................ 178
Treble....................................................... 248
Trip computer............................................ 70
Trips, long distance................................. 142
Trunk
loading................................................117
opening from the inside...................... 133
opening mechanically......................... 133
Trunk divider (Power retractable hard
top)........................................................... 107
Turn signals............................................... 68
indicator lights...................................... 54U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................187
V
Valet locking............................................ 126
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 272
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 13
Vehicle loading........................................ 185
Vehicle maintenance................................ 214
performed by the owner.....................215
Vehicle towing.........................................160
Vehicle weights........................................ 273
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 271
Volvo and the environment........................ 14
Volvo maintenance.................................. 214
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 284
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 76
Warning symbol......................................... 56Warranties................................................ 214
Washer fluid..................................... 221, 275
Washer fluid reservoir......................218, 221
Water, driving through............................. 140
Weights.................................................... 273
Wheel nuts............................................... 198
Wheels.....................................................176
changing............................................. 199
storing................................................. 177
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 35
Wind blocker (power retractable hard top)
(Power retractable hard top).................... 110
Windows
power.................................................... 77
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............218
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 223
Windshield wipers...................................... 74
rain sensor............................................ 75
Winter tires............................................... 188
Wiper blades
replacing windshield wipers............... 223