VOLVO XC70 2010 Owners Manual

VOLVO V70 & XC70
Owner's ManualWeb Edition
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Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust
that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an
automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We
encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment
descriptions and operating instructions in this manual. We also
urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in
this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate
a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any
impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable federal safety and
emission standards. For further information please contact
your retailer, or:
In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care
Center
1 Volvo Drive
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
1-800-458-1552
www.volvocars.us
In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocanada.com
2009 © Volvo Car Corporation, All rights reserved.
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Contents
4
00
00 Introduction
Important information................................. 8
Important warnings................................... 10
Environment.............................................. 11
01
01 Safety
Occupant safety........................................ 14
Reporting safety defects........................... 15
Seat belts ................................................. 16
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .... 19
Occupant Weight Sensor ......................... 24
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags ..... 28
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) ................... 30
Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS..... 31
Crash mode.............................................. 33
Child safety............................................... 34
Child restraint systems............................. 36
Infant seats............................................... 38
Convertible seats...................................... 40
Booster cushions...................................... 42
ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 43
Top tether anchors.................................... 44
Child restraint registration and recalls...... 45
Integrated booster cushion....................... 46
Child safety locks...................................... 49
02
02 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade....................... 52
Private locking ......................................... 59
Keyless drive............................................. 60
Locks........................................................ 63
Alarm......................................................... 65
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.5
03
03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls.......................... 70
Ignition modes.......................................... 77
Seats......................................................... 79
Steering wheel.......................................... 84
Lighting..................................................... 85
Wipers and washers................................. 91
Power windows......................................... 94
Mirrors....................................................... 96
Power moon roof* .................................... 98
HomeLink® Wireless Control System*. . . 100
Starting the engine.................................. 103
Transmission...........................................107
Brakes..................................................... 110
Hill Descent Control (HDC)..................... 112
Parking brake.......................................... 114
04
04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages............................. 120
Climate system....................................... 124
Audio system.......................................... 131
Bluetooth
® hands-free connection......... 145
Trip computer......................................... 151
Compass................................................. 153
Stability system....................................... 154
Active chassis system–Four C................156
Cruise control.......................................... 157
Collision warning with Auto-brake*......... 159
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*.............. 165
Distance alert ......................................... 172
Driver Alert System* ............................... 175
Park assist*............................................. 180
Blind Spot Information System*.............. 183
Passenger compartment convenience. . . 187
05
05 During your trip
Driving recommendations....................... 192
Refueling................................................. 196
Loading................................................... 200
Cargo area ............................................. 205
Towing a trailer....................................... 208
Emergency towing.................................. 210
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06
06 Maintenance and
specifications
Volvo maintenance.................................. 214
Maintaining your car............................... 215
Hood and engine compartment.............. 217
Engine oil................................................ 218
Fluids...................................................... 220
Replacing bulbs...................................... 222
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 229
Battery..................................................... 231
Fuses...................................................... 234
Wheels and tires..................................... 242
Vehicle care............................................. 263
Label information.................................... 268
Specifications......................................... 270
Volvo programs....................................... 279
07
07 Index
Index.......................................................280
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Introduction
Important information
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About this manual
•Before you operate your vehicle for the first
time, please familiarize yourself with the
information in chapter 3.
•Information contained in the balance of the
manual is extremely useful and should be
read after operating the vehicle for the first
time.
•The manual is structured so that it can be
used for reference. For this reason, it
should be kept in the vehicle for ready
access.
Options and accessoriesOptional or accessory equipment described in
this manual is indicated by an asterisk.
Optional or accessory equipment may not be
available in all countries or markets. Please
note that some vehicles may be equipped dif-
ferently, depending on special legal require-
ments.
NOTE
•All information, illustrations and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication.
•Volvo reserves the right to make model
changes at any time, or to change spec-
ifications or design without notice and
without incurring obligation.
•Do not export your Volvo to another
country before investigating that coun-
try's applicable safety and emission
control requirements. In some cases it
may be difficult or impossible to comply
with these requirements. Modifications
to the emission control system(s) may
render your Volvo not certifiable for
legal operation in the U.S., Canada and
other countries.
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident,
unseen damage may affect its driveability
and safety.
WARNING
Certain components of this vehicle such as
air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners,
adaptive steering columns, and button cell
batteries may contain Perchlorate material.
Special handling may apply for service or
vehicle end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Points to keep in mind
•The manual is structured so that it can be
used for reference. For this reason, it
should be kept in the vehicle for ready
access.
•Do not export your Volvo to another coun-
try before investigating that country's
applicable safety and exhaust emission
requirements. In some cases it may be dif-
ficult or impossible to comply with these
requirements. Modifications to the emis-
sion control system(s) may render your
Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in
the U.S., Canada and other countries.
•All information, illustrations and specifica-
tions contained in this manual are based on
the latest product information available at
the time of publication. Please note that
some vehicles may be equipped differ-
ently, depending on special legal require-
ments. Optional equipment described in
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Important information
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this manual may not be available in all mar-
kets.
•Volvo reserves the right to make model
changes at any time, or to change specifi-
cations or design without notice and with-
out incurring obligation.
Vehicle event data (Black box)
Your vehicle's driving and safety systems
employ computers that monitor, and share
with each other, information about your vehi-
cle's operation. One or more of these comput-
ers may store what they monitor, either during
normal vehicle operation or in a crash or near-
crash event. Stored information may be read
and used by:
•Volvo Car Corporation
•service and repair facilities
•law enforcement or government agencies
•others who may assert a legal right to
know, or who obtain your consent to know
such information.
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Important warnings
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Driver distraction
A driver has a responsibility to do everything
possible to ensure his or her own safety and
the safety of passengers in the vehicle and oth-
ers sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions
is part of that responsibility.
Driver distraction results from driver activities
that are not directly related to controlling the
vehicle in the driving environment. Your new
Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many fea-
ture-rich entertainment and communication
systems. These include hands-free cellular tel-
ephones, navigation systems, and multipur-
pose audio systems. You may also own other
portable electronic devices for your own con-
venience. When used properly and safely, they
enrich the driving experience. Improperly used,
any of these could cause a distraction.
For all of these systems, we want to provide the
following warning that reflects the strong Volvo
concern for your safety. Never use these devi-
ces or any feature of your vehicle in a way that
distracts you from the task of driving safely.
Distraction can lead to a serious accident. In
addition to this general warning, we offer the
following guidance regarding specific newer
features that may be found in your vehicle
•Never use a hand-held cellular telephone
while driving. Some jurisdictions prohibitcellular telephone use by a driver while the
vehicle is moving.
•If your vehicle is equipped with a naviga-
tion system, set and make changes to your
travel itinerary only with the vehicle parked.
•Never program your audio system while
the vehicle is moving. Program radio pre-
sets with the vehicle parked, and use your
programmed presets to make radio use
quicker and simpler.
•Never use portable computers or personal
digital assistants while the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Accessory installation
•We strongly recommend that Volvo owners
install only genuine, Volvo-approved
accessories, and that accessory installa-
tions be performed only by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
•Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to
ensure compatibility with the performance,
safety, and emission systems in your vehi-
cle. Additionally, a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician knows where
accessories may and may not be safely
installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please
consult a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before installing any acces-
sory in or on your vehicle.
•Accessories that have not been approved
by Volvo may or may not be specifically
tested for compatibility with your vehicle.
Additionally, an inexperienced installer
may not be familiar with some of your car's
systems.
•Any of your car's performance and safety
systems could be adversely affected if you
install accessories that Volvo has not tes-
ted, or if you allow accessories to be instal-
led by someone unfamiliar with your vehi-
cle.
•Damage caused by unapproved or
improperly installed accessories may not
be covered by your new vehicle warranty.
See your Warranty and Service Records
Information booklet for more warranty
information. Volvo assumes no responsi-
bility for death, injury, or expenses that
may result from the installation of non-gen-
uine accessories.
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