weight VOLVO XC70 2003 User Guide

2003 VOLVO XC70
reinforced to bear the weight of the car. A garage jack can also be plac\
ed under the front of the engine
support frame. Take care not to damage the splash guard under the engine\
. Ensure that the jack is
positioned so that the car cannot slide off it. Always use axle stands o\
r similar structures.
If a two-post hoist is used to lift the car, the front and rear lift arm\
pads should be centered under the
reinforced lift plates on the inboard edge of the sill rail (see illust\
ration above).

pg. 134 Opening the hood, Engine compartment

Opening the hood
l Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the ho\
od lock.
l Lift the hood slightly.
l Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (\
at the center) and lift.
WARNING!
Check that the hood locks properly when
closed.

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Volvo Cars recommends Castrol.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or synthetic oils may provide \
superior fuel economy and
engine protection. Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on pr\
emium or synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
NOTE: Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintena\
nce services. This oil is
only used at customer request, at additional charge. Please consult your\
Volvo retailer.
Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)
Operation in temperate climates
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life. Under normal use when t\
emperatures do not exceed 86 °F
(30°C), SAE 5W/30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protect\
ion. See the viscosity chart
below.
Operation in hot climates
When temperatures exceed 86 °F (30°C) in your area, Volvo recomm\
ends, for the protection of your
engine, that you use a heavier weight oil, such as SAE 10W/30. See the v\
iscosity chart below.
Extreme engine operation
Synthetic oils meeting SAE 10W/30 and complying with oil quality require\
ments are recommended for
driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when\
towing a trailer over long
distances, and for prolonged driving in mountainous areas.
Changing oil and oil filter
Oil and oil filter changes should be made at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) in\
tervals.
The API Service Symbol

The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts:
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Chapter 9 - Specifications


pg. 141 Specifications

Label information 142
Dimensions and weights 143
Engine specifications 144
Transmission specifications 145
Oil/fluid specifications and volumes 146
Fuel system, Distributor ignition system,
Suspension 147
Electrical system 148
Volvo On Call 149

pg. 142 Label information
1 Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards, as evi\
denced by the certification label
on the underside of the hood. For further information regarding these re\
gulations, please consult your
Volvo retailer.
2 Vacuum hose routing
(underside of hood)
3 Loads and Tire Pressures
(on inside of fuel filler door)
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All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

pg. 143 Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Length - 185.4 in. (471 cm), XC70 -186.2 (473 cm)
Width - 71 in. (180 cm), XC70 - 73.2 in. (186 cm)
Height - 57.5 in. (147 cm), V70 AWD - 58.7 in. (149 cm), XC70 - 61.5\
in. 156 cm)
Wheelbase - 108.5 in. (276 cm), XC70 - 108.8 in. (276 cm)
Track, front - 61.5 in. (156 cm), XC70 - 63.4 in. (161 cm)
Track, rear - 61.4 in. (156 cm), XC70 - 60.9 in. (155 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) - 35.8-39 ft. (10.9-11.9 m)
Cargo capacity - 17.1 cu. ft. (0.48 m
3 ) 1
- 26.3 cu. ft. (0.74 m
3 ) 2
- 58.0 cu. ft. (1.64 m
3 ) 3
USA Canada
Max roof load 220 lbs 100 kg
Max trailer weight (w/o
brakes) 1100 lbs
500 kg
Max trailer weight*
- (with brakes, 2" ball) 3300
lbs 1500 kg
- (with brakes, 1 7/8" ball) 2000
lbs 900 kg
Max tongue weight * 165 lbs 75 kg
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehi\
cle, the total loaded weight
capacity of the vehicle must not be exceeded.
1) Rear seat backrest up, load height - upper edger of backrest
2) Rear seat backrest folded down, load height - upper edge of front se\
at backrests/lower edge of rear
window
3) Rear seat backrest folded down, load height - headlining (ceiling)\
Weights USA Canada
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Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
V70 man. 4630 lbs 2100 kg
V70 aut. 4690 lbs 2130 kg
V70 Turbo man. 4670 lbs 2120 kg
V70 Turbo aut. 4730 lbs 2150 kg
V70 AWD 4890 lbs 2220 kg
XC70 4890 lbs 2220 kg
Capacity weight
*** 930 lbs
420 kg
Curb weight
V70 3390-3585
lbs 1541-1632 kg
V70 AWD 3690-3725
lbs 1675-1695 kg
XC70 3765-3800
lbs 1710-1730 kg
Permissible axle weight, front
V70 man. 2290 lbs 1040 kg
V70 aut. 2330 lbs 1060 kg
V70 Turbo aut. 2400 lbs 1090 kg
V70 AWD 2400 lbs 1090 kg
XC70 2490 lbs 1130 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear
V70, V70 Turbo 2470 lbs 1120 kg
V70 AWD 2580 lbs 1170 kg
XC70 2620 lbs 1190 kg
* When driving for prolonged periods at temperatures above 86° F (30\
° C), the maximum recommended
weight is 2000 lbs (900 kg).
**See also section "Trailer towing"
*** The max permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must not \
be exceeded.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

pg. 144 Engine specifications
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Timing belt 132
Tire pressure
110
Tires
108 -111
Tires - changing
112, 113
Tool bag
72
Towing a trailer
101
Towing eyelet
99
Towing the car
99, 100
Trailer towing
101
Trailer weight - maximum
143
Transmission - automatic
90-94
Trip computer
32
Trip odometer
27
Turn signals
36
U
Uniform tire quality grading
111
Unlocking the tailgate
79
Upholstery - cleaning
128
V
Vanity mirror lights - replacing
124
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
142
Vehicle loading
110
Ventilation
46
Volvo On Call
149
Volumes (oils and fluids)
146
W
Warning flashers
38
Warning light - center
28
Warning lights
28, 29
Warranty
129
Washer fluid reservoir
133
Washer fluid solvent
104
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Washing the car 127, 128
Waxing
128
Weight distribution
95
Wheels - changing
112, 113
Wheels and tires
108-113
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)
10
Windows - electrically operated
40
Windshield washer solvent
104
Windshield wiper blades - replacing
140
Windshield wipers/washers
37
Winter driving
104
Winter tires
109
Winter/Wet driving mode
91, 93, 104
Wiper blades - replacing
140



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