VOLVO V70 2008 Owners Manual

To move a hook, fold it down in the direction in which its opening points.
Press the hook down lightly and move it to the desired position.
Fold up the hook. It will lock in place.
NOTE
There should be at least 2 in. (50 cm) between the hooks in the rail.
WARNING
Switch off the engine, apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in P when loading and unloading the vehicle.
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Loading
Removing a hook
The load-securing hooks can easily be removed, for example, to clean the rail.
To remove a hook, fold it down in the direction in which its opening points.
Press the hook down lightly and move the it to an opening in the rail.
Pull the hook straight up.
Replace a hook in the rail in the reverse order.
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NOTE
In order to return a removed hook into a rail, it must be press down lightly.
Reinserting a hook
It is important to insert the hooks correctly in the rails. The hooks' openings should point away from each other.
The opening on the hook closest to the rear seat backrest should point toward the backrest.
The opening on the hook closest to the tailgate should point toward the tailgate.
WARNING
The hooks must be installed correctly in the rail. Incorrectly installed hooks will be folded down by the strap,
allowing them to move. The load will then no longer be securely anchored.
Straps for securing loads
Wrapping straps a full turn around the hooks helps keep them in place.
NOTE
The straps should preferably be approximately 1 in. (25 mm) in width.
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Loading
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Grocery bag holder1 (option)
Grocery bag holder under the floor of the cargo compartment
The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags in place.
1. Open the hatch in floor of the cargo compartment.
2. Secure the shopping bags with the strap.
1Available on certain markets only.
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Steel cargo grid (option)
Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid that helps prevent objects in the cargo area from moving forward into
the passenger compartment.
Folding the grid up/down
Grasp the lowering edge of the grid and pull it rearward/upward, or push it downward/forward.
NOTE
If the steel grid is to be used with the optional cargo area cover, the grid must be folded down before the cargo area
cover is put in place.
Installing the steel cargo grid
In order to install the steel grid, the rear seat backrests must be completely folded down. See page 85
for instructions.
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NOTE
The steel cargo grid is easiest to install by two people, and should be folded down.
When installing the grid, the handle should be on the front side of the grid (see illustrations - ).
The rear seat backrests must be folded down when installing the steel cargo grid, see page 85.
Put the handle in the installation position, see the illustration. Press lightly on the handle in order to turn it to this
position, see the arrow.
Press in the piston toward the grid and press it into the attachment bracket near the ceiling.
Turn the handle 90° . Press lightly as shown in illustration if necessary. Attach the grid by moving the handle
90°
.
Do the same on the opposite side of the vehicle.
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Cargo area
Cargo area cover (option)
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Use
Pull the cover over the cargo and hook it into the holes in the rear cargo area pillars.
To retract (roll up) the cover, release it from the holes and guide it toward the rear seat backrest.
Installing the cover
1. Press the end piece on one side of the cargo area cover into the retaining bracket in the side panel of the cargo area
2. Do the same on the opposite side.
3. Press both sides of the cover until they click into place
. The red mark will no longer be visible.
4. Check that both ends of the cover are securely locked in place.
Removing the cover
1. Press one of the end pieces of the cover inward.
2. Pull the cover carefully upward and outward. The other end will release automatically from its retaining bracket.
Folding down the cargo area cover's rear flap
The cargo area cover's rear flap points horizontally when the cover is retracted (rolled up). To fold it down:
1. Pull the flap slightly rearward past its supports and fold it down.
NOTE
On models equipped with this cover, it should be removed before a child seat is attached to the child restraint
anchors. See page 43
for more information.
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Cargo net (option)
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Two cassettes containing nylon cargo nets are stored in a compartment under the cargo area floor.
Attaching the cassette(s)
The two-sections of the net are attached to the rear side of the rear seat backrest. The cassettes have different widths,
and the widest section should be mounted on the right side (seen from the rear of the vehicle).
1. Fold down the rear seat backrests.
2. Align the cassette's mounting rail above the mounting brackets on the backrest
.
3. Slide the cassette onto the mounting brackets
.
4. Return the backrest to the upright position.
Using the net(s)
With the backrests upright
The net is pulled up from the cassette and locks in position after approximately 1 minute.
Pull up the right side of the net by grasping its strap.
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Insert the net's rod in the retaining bracket on the right side near the ceiling and press it forward. It will click into
place.
Extend the left section of the rod and insert it in the bracket on the left side of the cargo compartment. Press it
forward until it clicks into place.
Pull up the left side of the cargo net and secure it on the rod.
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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.
The front passenger's seat backrest can also be folded down for carrying long objects, see page 82.
Removing the cargo net cassettes
1. Retract the net(s) in the reverse order (see the section "With the backrests up" on page 210
).
2. Fold the entire rear seat backrest down.
3. Slide the cassettes outward until they release from the mounting brackets.
WARNING
When not in use, return the cassettes to their storage compartment under the cargo area floor.
Objects in the cargo area should be securely anchored, even if the cargo net is correctly installed and in use.
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. Follow the same procedure as for
using the nets with the backrests upright.
Roof loads
Using load carriers
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Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when in use:
To avoid damaging your vehicle and to achieve maximum safety when driving, we recommend using the load
carriers that Volvo has developed especially for your vehicle.
Volvo-approved removable roof racks are designed to carry the maximum allowable roof load for this vehicle: 220
lbs (100 kg). For non-Volvo roof racks, check the manufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weigh limits and never exceed the maximum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100
kg).
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads evenly.
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the load.
Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate tie-down equipment.
Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured.
Remember that the vehicle's center of gravity and handling change when you carry a load on the roof.
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The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel consumption will increase with the size of the load.
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.
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Towing a trailer
Introduction
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches that are specially designed for the vehicle.
NOTE
See page 274
for the maximum trailer and tongue weights recommended by Volvo.
Observe the legal requirements of the state/province in which the vehicles are
All Volvo models are equipped with energy- absorbing shock-mounted bumpers. Trailer hitch installation should
not interfere with the proper operation of this bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any particular problems, but take into consideration:
Increase tire pressure to recommended full. See the tire inflation tables on pages 250 and 251.
When your vehicle is new, avoid towing heavy trailers during the first 620 miles (1,000 km).
Maximum speed when towing a trailer: 50 mph (80 km/h).
Engine and transmission are subject to increased loads. Therefore, engine coolant temperature should be closely
watched when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use a lower gear and turn off the air conditioner if the
temperature gauge needle enters the red range.
If the automatic transmission begins to overheat, a message will be displayed in the text window.
Avoid overload and other abusive operation.
Hauling a trailer affects handling, durability, and economy.
It is necessary to balance trailer brakes with the towing vehicle brakes to provide a safe stop (check and observe
state/local regulations).
Do not connect the trailer's brake system directly to the vehicle's brake system.
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More frequent vehicle maintenance is required.
Remove the ball and drawbar assembly when the hitch is not being used.
Volvo recommends the use of synthetic engine oil when towing a trailer over long distances or in mountainous
areas.
WARNING
Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor should safety chains be attached to the bumper.
Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle rear axle must not be used.
Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle brake system, nor a trailer's lighting system
directly to the vehicle lighting system. Consult your nearest authorized Volvo retailer for correct installation.
When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety wire must be correctly fastened to the hole or hook provided in the
trailer hitch on the vehicle. The safety wire should never be fastened to or wound around the drawbar ball.
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NOTE
When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brake before putting the gear selector in P .
Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for wheel chocking.
When starting on a hill, put the gear selector in D before releasing the parking brake. See also page 120 for more
detailed information about starting off on a hill while towing a trailer.
If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, make sure the gear you select does not
put too much strain on the engine (using too high a gear).
The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may be rated for trailers heavier than the vehicle is designed to tow. Please
adhere to Volvo's recommended trailer weights.
Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of more than 15 %.
Trailer cable
An adapter is required if the vehicle's trailer hitch has a 13-pin connector and the trailer has 7 pins. Use an adapter
cable approved by Volvo. Make sure the cable does not drag on the ground.
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Towing a trailer
Detachable trailer hitch (accessory)
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Installing the ball holder
1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the hitch assembly.
2. Slide the ball holder into the hitch assembly.
3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly.
4. Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly/ball holder.
5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt.
Removing the ball holder
1. Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder/hitch assembly.
2. Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly.
NOTE
A cover for the hitch assembly is also included in the kit.
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Emergency towing
Towing eyelet
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