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Not wearing a seat belt is like believing "It'll never happen to me!" Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt,
urges you and all adult occupants of your car to wear seat belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using
an infant, car or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front
seat of a car. Fact: In every state and province, some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally,
most states and provinces have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts.
So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation - legislation in your state or province may mandate seat
belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say, "It's a good thing I was wearing my
seat belt." Seat belts
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Center head restraint3
Front airbags (SRS)4
Side impact airbags (SIPS)8
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)9
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)10
Child safety11
Occupant safety17
Brake system18
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)19
Stability Traction Control (STC)20
Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)20
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Seat belts
Always fasten the seat belts before you drive or ride. A chime will sound several times if the driver's seat belt is
not fastened.
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WARNING!
Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant.
Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use
could cause injury in the event of an accident.
As the seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be replaced after any
collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.
Never repair the belt on your own; have this work done by an authorized Volvo retailer only.
Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a
detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.
The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly.
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.
Center head restraint (rear)
The center head restraint can be adjusted according to the passenger's height. The restraint should be carefully adjusted
to support the occupant's head.
To raise, lift up to desired position. To lower the center head restraint, press the release button behind the right-hand
support while pressing down the head restraint to the desired position.
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WARNING!
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the
seat belt fastened.
NOTE: Deployment of SRS components occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where deployment
occurs, the air bags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is released. The
release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire.
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General information, Wear indicator, Tire economy, Flat spots100
Wheels and tires - All Wheel Drive vehicles101
Snow chains, Snow tires/studded tires102
Inflation pressure, Vehicle loading, Spare tire103
Uniform tire quality grading104
Changing wheels105
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General information
Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the tire information label on the inside of the fuel filler door.
The following is an example of a tire designation code: 225/55 R16
225 = tire width in mm.
55 = tire profile. This is the relationship (in percent) between the section height and width of the tire.
R = radial tires.
16 = diameter in inches.
The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces. It should be noted
however that the tires have been developed to give these features on snow/ice-free surfaces. Certain models are
equipped with "all-season" tires, which provide a somewhat higher degree of road holding on slippery surfaces
than tires without the "all-season" rating. However, for optimum road holding on icy or snow covered roads - we
recommend suitable winter tires on all four wheels . When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires are the same
dimensions, type (radial) and preferably from the same manufacturer, on all four wheels. Do not use bias 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), either 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.
Wear indicator
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All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 137 Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Length 185.4 in. (471 cm), V70 XC -186.2 (473 cm)
Width 70.9 in. (180 cm), V70 XC - 73.2 in. (186 cm)
Height 57.5 in. (146 cm), V70 AWD - 58.7 in. (149 cm), V70 XC - 61.4 in. 156 cm)
Wheelbase 108.7 in. (276 cm), V70 XC - 108.7 in. (276 cm)
Track, front 61.4 in. (156 cm), V70 XC - 63.4 in. (161 cm)
Track, rear 61.4 in. (156 cm), V70 XC - 61 in. (155 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) 35.8-39 ft. (10.9-11.9 m)
Cargo capacity 35.9 cu. ft. (1 m 3 )
* See also section "Trailer towing"
USACanada
Max roof load 220 lbs100 kg
Max trailer weight (w/o brakes) 1100 lbs500 kg
Max trailer weight (with brakes) 3300 lbs1500 kg
Max tongue weight * 165 lbs75 kg
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of
the vehicle must not be exceeded.
Weights USACanada
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