trailer VOLVO XC70 2007 User Guide

2007 Volvo XC70
l Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upo\
n which the tire beads are
seated.
l Maximum load rating: a figure indicating the maximum load in pounds and kilograms that can \
be
carried by the tire. This rating is established by the tire manufacturer\
.
l Maximum permissible inflation pressure: the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be
put in the tire. This limit is set by the tire manufacturer.
l Recommended tire inflation pressure: inflation pressure, established by Volvo, which is based on
the type of tires that are mounted on a vehicle at the factory. This inf\
lation pressure is affected by the
number of occupants in the vehicle, the amount of cargo, and the speed a\
t which the vehicle will be
driven for a prolonged period. This information can be found on the tire\
inflation placard(s) located on
the driver's side B-pillar or on the inside of the fuel filler door on C\
anadian models, and in the tire
inflation table in this chapter.
l Cold tires: The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperatur\
e as the
surrounding (ambient) air. This temperature is normally reached after \
the vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours.
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Vehicle loading
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle des\
ign performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following ter\
ms for determining your vehicle's
weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/ C\
anadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire information plac\
ard:
Curb weight
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard\
equipment. It does not include
passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Capacity weight
All weight added to the curb weight, including cargo and optional equipm\
ent. When towing, trailer hitch
tongue load is also part of cargo weight.
NOTE: For trailer towing information, please refer to the section "Towing a tr\
ailer" on
page 145.
Permissible axle weight
The maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (fron\
t or rear). These numbers are
shown on the Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/ CM\
VSS) label. The total
load on each axle must never exceed its maximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
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The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passengers.
NOTE:
l The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page 213.
l A table listing important weight limits for your vehicle can be found on\
page 215.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
- Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo shoul\
d never exceed XXX pounds"
on your vehicle's placard.
- Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will b\
e riding in your vehicle.
- Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kil\
ograms or XXX pounds.
- The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage \
load capacity. For example, if
the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passeng\
ers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400- 750 (5\
x 150) = 650 lbs.)
- Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the\
vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculat\
ed in Step 4.
- If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will \
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual
1 to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capa\
city of
your vehicle.
1. See "Towing a trailer" on page 145.
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Vehicle loading
WARNING!
l Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any othe\
r weight rating limits can
cause tire overheating resulting in permanent deformation or catastrophi\
c failure.
l Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than th\
e tires that were original
equipment on the vehicle because this will lower the vehicle's GVW ratin\
g. Replacement tires with a
higher limit than the originals do not increase the vehicle's GVW rating\
limitations.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Volvo recommends .
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 mainten\
ance services. This oil is
only used at customer request, at additional charge. Please consult your\
Volvo retailer.
Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)
Operation in hot climates
When temperatures exceed 86° F (30° C) in your area, Volvo recom\
mends, for the protection of your
engine, that you use a heavier weight oil, such as such as SAE 5W- 40 or\
0W-40. See the viscosity chart.
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 protec\
tion. See the viscosity chart.
Extreme engine operation
Synthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40 and complying with oil quality\
requirements 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.
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- Disconnect the wiring connector.
- Loosen the retaining spring by first moving it to the right and then m\
oving it outward and downward,
out of the way.
- Pull out the defective bulb.
Installing the new bulb:
- Insert the new bulb, without touching the glass, with the guide lug up\
ward. The bulb will only seat
properly in this position.
- Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until it\
seats properly.
- Reconnect the wiring connector.
- Reinstall the plastic cover.
NOTE: If the vertical aim of your headlights needs to be adjusted for any rea\
son (e.g., towing a trailer
for extended periods), this should be done by an authorized Volvo retai\
ler.
High beam headlight
(Halogen headlights)
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Fuses in the cargo area
The fuses in the cargo area are located behind the panel on the driver's\
side of the cargo compartment.
When replacing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it with a new one of the\
same color and amperage
(written on the fuse). No. Amperage
1. Backup lights 10
2. Parking lights, foglights, cargo area lighting, license plate lightin\
g,
brake lights 20
3. Accessory control module 15
4. -
5. Rear Electronic Module 10
6. CD-changer (option), Navigation system (option) 7.5
7. Trailer wiring (30-feed) 15
8. 12-volt socket - cargo area 15
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9. Rear passenger's side door - power window, power window cutout
function 20
10. Rear driver's side door - power window, power window cutout
function 20
11. -
12. -
13. -
14. Subwoofer (option) 15
15. -
16. -
17. Accessory audio 5
18. -
19. Tailgate wiper 15
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Fuses
No.Amperage
20. Trailer wiring (15-feed) 20
21. -
22. -
23. All Wheel Drive 7.5
24. Four-C chassis system (option) 15
25. -
26. Park assist (option) 5
27. Main fuse: trailer wiring, Four-C, park assist, All Wheel Drive 30
28. Central locking system 15
29. Driver's side trailer lighting: parking lights, turn signal 25
30. Passenger's side trailer lighting: parking light, brake light, fog
light, turn signal 25
31. Main fuse: fuses 37 and 38 40
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Fluids and cooling system
Fluids
Transmission
1

Different types of oil should never be mixed.
Power steering
Grade: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 o\
r equivalent.
Brake fluid
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C).
Cooling system

The thermostat begins to open at 194 °F (90 °C).
1. The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the \
service life of the vehicle. However, it
may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in ar\
eas of sustained temperature extremes (hot
or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, for prolonged driv\
ing in mountainous areas, or if the vehicle
is often driven short distances in temperatures under 40°F (5°C)\
.
pg. 219 Specifications
Three way catalytic converter
Three-way catalytic converter cautions
l Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particular\
ly involving the electrical,
fuel or distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way\
catalytic converter
temperatures. Do not continue to operate your vehicle if you detect engi\
ne misfire, noticeable loss of
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Defroster 77
Detachable trailer hitch
147
Door mirror defroster
60
Driver distraction
6
DSTC
52
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC)
52
E
Economical driving
127
Electric socket
52
Electrically operated moonroof
70
Emission inspection
186
Engine - starting
125
Engine compartment
189
Engine oil
190, 217
Engine specifications
223
F
Federal Clean Air Act
184
FIX NEXT SERVICE
51
Fluids
218
Fog light
48
Front fog light, changing
202
Front park assist
153
Front seat - backrest
85
Front seats
86
Front suspension
220
Fuel
120
Fuel filler cap
2, 124
Fuel filler door
2, 123
Fuel gauge
46
Fuel tank, capacity
216
Fuses
205
G
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Temperature gauge 46
Text window - messages
50
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE
51
Tire designations
165
Tire economy, improving
157
Tire inflation pressure table
Canadian models
161
US models
160
Tire inflation pressure, checking
159
Tire pressure monitoring system
49
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
162
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive
143
Towing a trailer
145
Towing the car
142
Trailer hitch - detachable
147
Trailer indicator lamp
49
Trailer towing
145
Transmission
automatic
130
Geartronic
132
manual
129
Tread wear indicator
156
Trip computer
61
Trip odometer
46
Turn signal, rear
203
Turn signals
57
Type designations
212
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
169, 175
Unlocking the car
114
Unlocking/locking the tailgate
114
Use of Additives
121
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