steering wheel VOLVO V70 2008 Owner's Guide

with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
CAUTION
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came
with the vehicle. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
261 06 Maintenance and specifications
Wheels and tires
Summer and winter tires
When switching between summer and winter tires, mark the tires to indicate where they were mounted on the
vehicle, e.g. LF = left front, RR = right rear.
Tires with tread designed to roll in only one direction are marked with an arrow on the sidewall.
Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car's braking properties and ability to force aside rain, snow and slush.
The tires with the most tread should always be at the rear (to reduce the risk of skidding).
Contact a Volvo workshop if you are unsure about the tread depth.
Tire rotation
Your vehicle has no recommended tire rotation. The following information is intended to help you understand why.
Tread set
As a tire ages and the rubber cures, front and rear tires set at different angles. Therefore, if tires are rotated, the tread
will eventually set at an angle that is a compromise. Even if ride, handling, and road noise may still seem acceptable,
they may not be optimal. Further, tires that are rotated, but not on a regular basis, may actually cause more tire noise,
faster tire wear, and unpleasant changes in steering feel and vehicle handling.
A tire that can fully adapt to its position will provide better steering feel, lower tire noise, and better fuel economy.
Braking stability performance
Your vehicle is driven mainly by the front tires, which will wear faster. This can be beneficial. Having more tread on
the rear tires will help reduce oversteer. Oversteer is when a vehicle wants to keep turning because of momentum and
dynamic forces on its suspension.
Suspension wear diagnostics
Every suspension needs periodic inspection and maintenance. A tire's wear pattern can be an aid in detecting a
suspension problem. Each tire, if left in place, tells a story about the suspension. Tire rotation, on the other hand, could
make suspension wear harder to detect. Early detection is very important, because suspension problems can make tire
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282 Index
12-volt sockets 188, 189
A
Accessory installation warning7
Active Bi -Xenon® headlights90
Active chassis system155
Active yaw control153
Adaptive cruise control158-161
Air conditioning132
Air distribution130
Air distribution table135
Air vents130
Airbags


disconnecting the front passenger's side 22-24
front19- 21
inflatable curtain27
side impact25
Alarm system 66-68
All Wheel Drive114
Anti-freeze194, 226
Anti-lock brake system115
warning light75
Approach lighting 54, 95
Audio system


audio functions 139
CD player/changer140, 141
menu control137
overview136
radio functions143
Sirius satellite radio145- 148
sound settings139
steering wheel keypad136
Auto brake (collision warning) 168
Auto-dim rearview mirror102
Automatic locking64
Automatic locking retractor33
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Automatic locking retractor/Emergency locking retractor33
buckling16
maintenance16
pretensioners16
reminder16
reminder warning light77
securing child restraint systems36, 38, 41
unbuckling16
use during pregnancy17
using16
Seats, front 82-83
Setting the clock79
Shiftlock override113
Side door mirrors101
Side impact airbags25
Side marker lights, changing bulbs231
Sirius satellite radio145-148
Snow chains259
Snow tires259
Sound settings, audio system139
Spare tire260
Speed -dependent steering155
Spin control153
SRS18
Stability system


indicator light 76
introduction153
operation153
symbols in the instrument panel154
Start inhibitor (immobilizer) 53
Starting the engine109
with keyless drive110
Starting the vehicle


after a crash (crash mode) 30
Steel grid in cargo area 208
Steering wheel


adjusting 87
horn88
keypad87, 124, 136
lock110
Storage spaces 186
Studded tires259
Sunroof (moonroof)103-104
Supplemental restraint system18
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