dimensions VOLVO XC70 2004 Owners Manual
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1) Orange warning triangle, see page 28. 
2) Red warning triangle, see 
page 28.  
 
pg. 31 Switches in the center console 
 
The positions of these buttons may vary, depending on the specifications\
 of your car 
1. Not in use
2. Not in use
3. Not in use
4. Stability Traction Control (STC)*/Dynamic Stability Traction Contro\
l (DSTC)**  
Press this switch for at least half a second to turn the Spin Control (\
SC) function of the STC/DSTC system on 
or off. 
R-models only: 
The Active Yaw Control function can be deactivated. See 
page 20 for more information. 
An LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the system is on. Se\
e 
pages 20-21 for more information on 
STC/DSTC. The SC function should be switched off if you, for any reason,\
 temporarily have to drive with 
tires of different dimensions (e.g., spare tire). 
To help reduce the risk that the SC function is turned off inadvertently\
, the switch must be held in for at least 
half a second to disable this function. " STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF" wil\
l be displayed in the text 
window. 
WARNING! 
Please be aware that the car's handling characteristics may be affected \
if the Spin Control function is 
switched off.  
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Towing cars with all wheel drive/front wheel drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment. If wheel lift equipment \
must be used, please use 
extreme caution to help avoid damage to the car. In this case, the car should be towed with the rear 
wheels on the ground if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels o\
n the ground, please refer to the 
towing information on the previous page. 
CAUTION:
l     The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions/specifica\
tions or with a spare tire 
other than the one that came with the car. The use of different size whe\
els can seriously damage your 
car's transmission. 
l     Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air c\
onditioning lines. 
l     It is equally important not to use sling-type equipment at the rear or a\
pply lifting equipment inside the 
rear wheels; serious damage to the rear axle may result. 
l     If the car is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must n\
ot be used to secure the car on 
the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator. 
WARNING! 
l     Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the car up onto a flat bed tow tru\
ck.
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four wheels. When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires are the same dimensio\
ns, type (radial) and 
preferably from the same manufacturer, on all four wheels. Do not use bi\
as ply tires. Otherwise there is a 
risk of altering the car's roadholding and handling characteristics.
NOTE: When storing wheel/tire assemblies (e.g. snow tires and wheels), eith\
er stand the assemblies 
upright, or suspend them off the ground. Laying wheel/tire assemblies on\
 their sides for prolonged 
periods can cause wheel and/or tire damage. 
CAUTION: R-models only: 16" wheels may not be used. Consult your Volvo retailer about the types \
of wheels that may be mounted on R-models. 
Wear indicator
The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the t\
read. When approx. 1/16" (1.6 mm) 
is left on the tread, these strips become visible and indicate that the \
tire should be replaced.
Tires with less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread have very poor grip in rain \
or snow. 
To improve tire economy:
l     Maintain correct tire pressure. See the tire pressure label on the insid\
e of the fuel filler door. 
l     Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire screeching. 
l     Tire wear increases with speed. 
l     Correct front wheel alignment is very important. 
l     Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy and driving comfort. 
l     Volvo does not recommend rotating the tires. However, if tires are rotat\
ed, they must be kept on the 
same side of the car so that they revolve in the same direction as befor\
e rotation. 
l     Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the tires and/or wheels permanently\
.
Flat spots
All tires become warm during use. After cooling, when the vehicle is par\
ked, the tires have a tendency to 
distort slightly, forming flat spots. These flat spots can cause vibrati\
ons similar to the vibrations caused 
by unbalanced wheels. They do, however, disappear when the tire warms up\
. The degree to which flat 
spots form depends on the type of cord used in the tire. Remember that, \
in cold weather, it takes longer 
for the tire to warm up and consequently longer for the flat spot to dis\
appear. 
CAUTION: The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions/specific\
ations or with a 
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conditions are strongly advised to fit suitable winter tires to help ret\
ain the highest degree of 
traction. It is important to install winter tires on all four wheels to help retain traction during cornering, 
braking, and accelerating. Failure to do so could reduce traction to an \
unsafe level or adversely affect 
handling. Volvo does not recommend tire rotation. However, as with any o\
ther radial tires, if rotated, the 
tires must be kept on the same side of the car so that they revolve in t\
he same direction as before 
rotation. 
Volvo recommends the use of winter tires with the following dimensions: \
 
Non-turbo models: 195/65 R15  
Turbo models (not XC70 or V70R): 205/55 R16  
XC70: 215/65 R16  
V70R: 225/45/R17 
Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads in warm weather. They should\
 be removed when the winter 
driving season has ended. 
Studded tires should be run-in 300-600 miles (500-1000 km) during which the car shou\
ld be driven as 
smoothly as possible to give the studs the opportunity to seat properly \
in the tires. The tires should have 
the same rotational direction throughout their entire lifetime. In other\
 words, if you wish to rotate the 
wheels, make sure that the same wheels are always on the same side of th\
e car. 
NOTE: Please consult state or provincial regulations restricting the use of st\
udded winter tires before 
installing such tires.
** Where permitted.  
 
pg. 112 Wheels and tires 
 
 
Tire pressure label
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Checking and correcting tire pressure
l     Check the tire pressure regularly. 
l     The tire pressure should be corrected only when the tires are cold. 
l     With warm tires, correct only when the pressure is too low. The tire tem\
perature rises after driving 
just a few miles. 
Vehicle loading
The tires on your Volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loa\
ds when inflated as 
recommended on the tire information label located on the inside of the f\
uel filler door*. This label also 
lists vehicle load limits. Do not load your car beyond the indicated lim\
its. 
WARNING! 
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicl\
e handling and can possibly lead 
to failure resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning. 
Temporary Spare
The spare tire in your car is called a "Temporary Spare". It has the fol\
lowing designation: T125/80 R17 
(XC70 - T135/90 R17, V70R - T115/85/R18 ).
At the recommended tire pressure shown on the inside of the fuel filler \
door, the tire may be used as a 
temporary replacement for a front or rear tire.
In the event of damage to this tire, a new one can be purchased from you\
r Volvo retailer. WARNING! 
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire othe\
r than as a temporary 
replacement for a punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possibl\
e by a standard tire. Road 
holding and handling may be affected with the "Temporary Spare" in use. \
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 
km/h). Do not drive farther than 50 miles (80 km) on a temporary spar\
e tire. 
CAUTION: 
The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a\
 spare tire other than the one 
that came with the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously d\
amage your car's transmission. 
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Jack for AWD models
CAUTION: 
l     The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a\
 spare tire other than the one 
that came with the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously d\
amage your car's transmission. 
l     Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts must be observed. The wheel bol\
ts should never be greased 
or lubricated. The extended, chromed wheel bolts must not be used with s\
teel rims, as they make it 
impossible to fit the hub caps.  
 
Correct tightening order for wheel bolts
Installing the wheel
l     Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub. 
l     Lift the wheel and place it on the hub. Make sure that you align the whe\
el with the guide stud on the 
wheel hub prior to installation. 
l     Install the wheel bolts and tighten hand-tight. Using the lug wrench, ti\
ghten crosswise (see illustration 
above) until all bolts are snug. 
l     Lower the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the bolts crossw\
ise to 100 ft. lbs. (136 Nm). 
l     Install the wheel cap (where applicable).  
 
 
   
 
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VOLVO  XC70
Chapter 9 - Specifications
 
 
pg. 143 Specifications 
 
Label information 144
Dimensions and weights 145
Engine specifications 147
Oil/fluid specifications and volumes 148
Fuel system, Distributor ignition system, 
Suspension 149
Electrical system 150
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 151
 
pg. 144 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)
4 Model plate 
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pg. 145 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 - 57.7 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)  1650 lbs
750 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 edge 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 - head lining (ceiling)\
 
* 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" 
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All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.  
 
pg. 146 Dimensions and weights 
Weights USA Canada
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)* 
V70 man.  4630 lbs 2100 kg
V70 aut.  4690 lbs 2130 kg
V70 Turbo man.  4690 lbs 2130 kg
V70 Turbo aut.  4730 lbs 2150 kg
V70 AWD  4890 lbs 2220 kg
V70 AWD-R 
man.  4890 lbs 
2220 kg
V70 AWD-R aut.  4890 lbs 2220 kg
XC70  4890 lbs 2220 kg
Capacity weight  930 lbs420 kg
Curb weight
V70  3390-3610 
lbs 1540-1645 kg
V70 AWD  3715-3740 
lbs 1685-1700 kg
V70 AWD-R  3805-3870 
lbs 1740-1760 kg
XC70  3765-3795 
lbs 1710-1725 kg
Permissible axle weight, front*
V70 man.  2290 lbs 1040 kg
V70 aut.  2330 lbs 1060 kg
V70 Turbo man.  2290 lbs 1040 kg
V70 Turbo aut.  2330 lbs 1060 kg
V70 AWD  2400 lbs 1090 kg
V70 AWD-R 
man.  2380 lbs 
1080 kg
V70 AWD-R aut.  2400 lbs 1090 kg
XC70  2490 lbs 1130 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear*
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Courtesy lights (front) - replacing 126
Courtesy lights - exterior 
76
Cruise control 
33
Cup holder 
59
Cup holder in the center console 
60
D
Detachable trailer hitch - installing 
103
Dimensions 
145
Direction indicators 
36
Distributor ignition system 
149
Door step courtesy lights - replacing 
125
Doors and locks 
76
Drive belt 
133
Driver's seat and remote keyless entry system 
57
Driving economy 
96
Driving mode indicator 
27
Driving mode W 
91, 93, 105
Driving with trunk open 
97
E
Economical driving 
96
Electric socket in cargo compartment 
67
Electrical system 
150
Electrical system - general information 
97
Electrically operated front seats 
56
Electrically operated moonroof 
42
Electrically operated sideview mirrors 
41
Electrically operated windows 
40
Electronic Brake Force Distribution 
19
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 
48 - 51
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 
14
Emergency towing 
100, 101
Emergency warning flashers 
38
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