VOLVO XC70 2011 Owner´s Manual

08 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.301 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 meaning and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or
drivability. A message will also appear in the
main instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The 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
Warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPag
e
Low oil pressure76
A
Parking brake76
SRS airbags76
Seat belt reminder77
Generator not charg-
ing77
A
Fault in the brake
system77
Warning symbol77
ACanadian models
Indicator symbols
SymbolDescriptionPag
e
Fault in the Active
Bending Light
(ABL)*system75
A
Malfunction indicator
light75
A
Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS)75
Rear fog light on75
Stability system
(DSTC), Hill Descent
Control,75
Tire pressure monitor-
ing sensor (TPMS)75
Low fuel level75
Information symbol,
see text in information
display75

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Overview of information and warning symbols
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302* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolDescriptionPag
e
High beam indicator74
Left turn signal indica-
tor74
Right turn signal indi-
cator74
ACanadian models
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionPa
ge
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *164,
169
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *164,
169
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*164,
169,
171
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*164,
169,
171
SymbolDescriptionPa
ge
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *164,
169
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*164,
169,
171
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*164,
169,
171
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol*164,
169
Radar sensor*166
Camera*177
SymbolDescriptionPa
ge
Collision Warning with
Auto-brake*,178
Driver Alert System*180
Active Bending Lights
(ABL)*89
Fuel filler door (arrow
indicates it is on right
side of vehicle)74
Rain sensor*94
Driver Alert System*181
Driver Alert System*,
Lane Departure Warn-
ing*183
Driver Alert System*,
Lane Departure Warn-
ing*183

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Overview of information and warning symbols
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.303
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionPa
ge
Audio files147
CD folder147
Bluetooth-connected
cell phone150
BluetoothTM hands-
free150
HD radio141
Park Assist*185
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionP
a
g
e
Seat belt reminder19
Occupant Weight Sen-
sor26

08 Specifications
Volvo programs
08
304
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. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-
VOLVO)
In Canada 1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo sup-
ports certification by the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.). Certi-
fied technicians have demonstrated a high
degree of competence in specific areas.
Besides passing exams, each technician must
also have worked in the field for two or more
years before a certificate is issued. These pro-
fessional technicians are best able to analyze
vehicle problems and perform the necessary
maintenance procedures to keep your Volvo at
peak operating condition.

08 Specifications

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09 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 198
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 115
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................159
Active yaw control................................... 157
Adaptive brake lights............................... 114
Adaptive cruise control.................... 162, 164
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 132
Air distribution.......................................... 129
Air distribution table................................. 134
Air vents................................................... 129
All Wheel Drive......................................... 113
Anti-freeze.......................................204, 262Anti-lock brake system............................ 114
warning light......................................... 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 115
Approach lighting................................56, 92
Audio system
audio functions................................... 136
CD player/changer.............................. 147
HD digital radio................................... 141
overview.............................................. 135
radio functions.................................... 137
Sirius satellite radio............................143
sound settings.................................... 136
steering wheel keypad........................ 135
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 139
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 100
Automatic locking retractor....................... 37
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 112
general description.....................111, 112
oil........................................................ 299
shiftlock override................................ 112
Axle weight.............................................. 236
B
Battery
changing............................................. 274
maintenance...............................273, 274
remote key, replacing........................... 59
specifications...................................... 300
warning symbols................................. 273
Black box................................................... 11
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 192, 193, 194
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 149
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 48
Booster cushions....................................... 44
Brake lights.............................................. 114
Brake system
checking fluid level............................. 262
emergency brake assistance.............. 115
fluid..................................................... 299
general information............................. 114
Hill Descent Control............................ 119
warning light......................................... 76
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 269
headlights...........................264, 265, 266
introduction......................................... 264

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307
license plate lights.............................. 269
side marker lights...............................267
specifications...................................... 270
taillight................................................ 268
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 189
Capacity weight....................................... 236
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 269
floor rails............................................. 213
hooks for securing loads............213, 214
steel grid............................................. 216
Cargo area cover..................................... 217
Cargo area net......................................... 217
Catalytic converter................................... 209
CD player/changer................................... 147
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 149
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 239
Check engine light..................................... 74
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 47Child restraint systems.............................. 38
booster cushions.................................. 44
convertible seats.................................. 42
infant seats........................................... 40
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 45
top tether anchors................................ 46
Child safety.......................................... 36, 37
booster cushions.................................. 44
child restraint systems.......................... 38
convertible seats.................................. 42
infant seats........................................... 40
Child safety locks...................................... 51
Climate system........................................ 132
air distribution............................. 129, 134
air vents.............................................. 129
Interior Air Quality System.................. 129
introduction......................................... 128
passenger compartment filter............ 128
refrigerant........................................... 128
Clock, setting............................................. 78
Cold weather driving................................ 204
Collision warning system......................... 174
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 101
Conserving electrical current................... 203
Convertible seats....................................... 42
Coolant............................................262, 299Cooling system, general information....... 203
Courtesy lighting.................................. 91, 92
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control..................................160, 161
adaptive.............................................. 162
Curb weight............................................. 236
Current, conserving................................. 203
D
Defroster.................................................. 132
Detachable key blade..........................58, 61
Dimensions
XC70................................................... 294
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting....................................... 91, 92
Door mirrors............................................... 99
Driver alert............................................... 180
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 202
Driving in cold weather............................ 204
Driving through water..............................203

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308
E
ECC.........................................130, 132, 133
Economical driving.................................. 202
Electric parking brake.............................. 116
Electronic Climate Control.......130, 132, 133
air distribution table............................ 134
Interior Air Quality System.................. 133
ventilated seats................................... 130
Emergency locking retractor...................... 37
Emergency starting.................................. 109
Emergency towing...........................222, 223
Emission inspection readiness................ 257
Engine
overheating........................................... 77
specifications...................................... 296
starting................................................ 107
switching off....................................... 109
Engine compartment overview................259
Engine oil
checking............................................. 260
low pressure warning light.............. 75, 76
specifications...................................... 298
volumes.............................................. 299
Environment............................................... 12Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 213
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 256
Floor rails................................................. 213
Fluid specifications.................................. 299
Fog lights
front, changing bulbs.......................... 268
front/rear............................................... 90
Four C (active chassis system)................159
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front fog lights........................................... 90
changing bulbs................................... 268
Front park assist.............................. 185, 187
Front seats...........................................81, 83
heated................................................. 130
Fuel filler cap........................................... 209
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 208
Fuel level warning light.............................. 75
Fuel requirements............................ 206, 207
Fuel tank volume.....................................299Fuses............................... 276, 277, 280, 283
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 207
Gas tank volume...................................... 299
Gauges...................................................... 73
Geartronic................................................ 112
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 112
Generator warning light............................. 76
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 235
Grocery bag holder.................................. 215
Gross vehicle weight...............................236
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 90
HD digital radio........................................ 141
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 89
changing bulbs...........................265, 266
high/low beams.................................... 88
high beam flash.................................... 88

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Headlight washers..................................... 95
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 84
Heated front seats................................... 130
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 210
Heated rear seats.................................... 131
High beams................................................ 88
indicator light........................................ 75
Hill Descent Control................................. 119
Hoisting the vehicle.................................257
Home safe lighting..................................... 92
Hood, opening/closing............................259
Horn........................................................... 87
I
Ignition modes........................................... 79
Immobilizer................................................ 55
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator lights.........................73, 74, 75, 76
Infant seats................................................ 40
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 229
Inflation pressure tables..................231, 232Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 301
Information lights.....................73, 74, 75, 76
Information symbol.................................... 75
Inspection readiness................................ 257
Instrument lighting..................................... 88
Instrument overview............................72, 73
Instrument panel...................................... 126
Integrated two-stage booster cushion...... 48
Interior Air Quality System....................... 129
Interior lighting..................................... 91, 92
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 139
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 45J
Jack
attaching.............................................248
location of........................................... 247
Jump starting........................................... 109
K
Key blade.................................54, 58, 61, 62
private locking...................................... 61
Keyless drive
general description............................... 62
starting the vehicle.............................107
L
Labels
list of................................................... 293
location of........................................... 292
LATCH anchors......................................... 45
Leather care............................................. 286
Lighting panel............................................ 88
Load anchoring eyelets...........................213
Loading
floor rails............................................. 213
hooks for securing loads............213, 214
Loading the vehicle.......................... 211, 236
roof loads............................................ 215
Locking...................................................... 65
tailgate.................................................. 66
Locking the vehicle.................................... 56

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310
Locks, child safety..................................... 51
Low beams................................................ 88
Low fuel level warning light........................ 75
Low oil pressure warning light................... 76
M
Main instrument panel............................. 126
Maintenance............................................ 256
hoisting the vehicle............................. 257
performed by the owner.....................257
Malfunction indicator light......................... 74
Menu system........................................... 124
overview.............................................. 124
Messages in the instrument panel........... 126
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 100
power door........................................... 99
rearview, auto-dim function................ 100
retractable............................................. 99
vanity.................................................. 198
Moonroof................................................. 102Motor oil
checking............................................. 260
specifications...................................... 298
volumes.............................................. 299
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 217
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations.......................207
Odometer, trip........................................... 78
Oil
checking............................................. 260
specifications...................................... 298
volumes.............................................. 299
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 304
Overhead courtesy lighting.................. 91, 92
Overheating, engine................................... 77
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 210
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 287
Park assist.......................................185, 187
Park Assist Camera................................. 189
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 116
warning light......................................... 76
Parking lights............................................. 89
changing bulbs................................... 267
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 57
Polishing.................................................. 285
Power front seat
memory function................................... 82
with keyless drive................................. 83
Power mirrors............................................ 99
defroster............................................. 100
Power moonroof...................................... 102
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 263
speed-dependent............................... 159
Power steering fluid................................. 299
Power tailgate.......................................... 211