
The engine should be  idling when you move the gear selector. Never  accelerate until after you feel the transmission
engage! Accelerating immediately after selecting a  gear will cause harsh engagement and  premature transmission wear.
Selecting P or N when idling at a  standstill for prolonged periods  time will help prevent overheating of the automatic
transmission fluid.
Do not race a  cold engine immediately after starting. Oil flow may not reach some lubrication points  fast  enough  to
prevent engine damage.
WARNING!
Always place the gear selector in Park and  apply the parking brake before leaving  the vehicle. Never  leave the car
unattended with the engine running.
Always open  garage doors fully before starting the engine inside a  garage to ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain  carbon monoxide, which  is invisible  and  odorless but very poisonous.
An extra mat on the driver's floor  can cause the accelerator  pedal and  the clutch  to catch. Check that the
movement of the accelerator  pedal and  clutch  is not impeded.  Not more than one  protective floor  covering may be
used at one  time.
* Your car is equipped with an  electronic  start inhibitor  (immobilizer). The keys you received  with your car are
specially coded. The code in the key  is transmitted to an  antenna in the ignition switch where  it is compared  to the
code stored  in the start inhibitor  module. The car can only be  started if a  properly coded key  is used.
If two of the keys to your car are close together, e.g.,  on the same key  ring, when you try to start the car, this  could
cause interference in the immobilizer system and  result in the car not starting. If this  should occur, remove one  of the
keys from  the key  ring before trying to start the car again. 
pg. 84 Manual transmission
Shift positions
Depress the clutch  pedal completely  when changing gears*.
Remove your foot from  the clutch  pedal while driving. The shift pattern should be  followed. Overdrive (5th gear)
should be  used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy. This gear should be  engaged at speeds above
approx. 50 mph (80 km/h). 
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W Winter/Wet driving mode -enhanced vehicle  traction
Mode W  will function only if the gear selector is in the (D)rive  position.
Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this  driving mode (see illustration).
An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that W is engaged and  this  will also be  displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 25
).
This mode may be  selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads. 
pg. 89 Driving economy
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better  driving economy may be  obtained  by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and  stops and  adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic  conditions. Observe the following rules:
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a  light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and  is subject to increased wear.
Whenever possible, avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.
Drive carefully and  avoid rapid acceleration and  hard braking.
Do not exceed posted speed limits.
Avoid carrying unnecessary  items (extra load) in the car.
Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
Note  that roof racks, ski racks, etc., increase air resistance  and  also fuel consumption.
Avoid using automatic  transmission kickdown  feature unless necessary.
Avoid using the air conditioning when it is not required. When engaged, the conditioner's compressor places an
additional load on the engine. However, at higher driving speeds, fuel consumption will be  lower with the air
conditioning on and  the windows closed than with the air conditioning off and  the windows open.
Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease  gas mileage are:
Worn or dirty spark plugs
Incorrect spark plug gap
Dirty air cleaner
Dirty engine oil and  clogged oil filter
Dragging brakes
Incorrect front  end  alignment Some of the above mentioned items and  others  are checked at the standard
Maintenance Service intervals.
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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with automatic  transmissions  should use (D)rive  as often as possible and  avoid using
"kick -down"  to help improve fuel economy. Vehicles equipped with manual  transmissions  should use fifth gear at
highway  speeds. At other times, choose the highest gear that still  allows smooth  acceleration.
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your car has a  tendency to understeer, which  means that the steering wheel has to be
turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a  bend.  This ensures good stability and  reduces the risk
of rear wheel skid. Remember that these properties can alter with the vehicle load. The heavier  the load on the rear of
the vehicle (e.g., heavily  loaded (max. 220 lbs, 100 kg) cargo area or when towing a  trailer, the less the tendency to
understeer.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and  inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,  check that the tires are inflated to
the recommended pressure according  to the vehicle load. See  "Tire  pressure" section. Loads  should be  distributed so
that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded. 
pg. 90 Points  to  remember
Cooling system
The risk for engine overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:
Towing a  trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods  at wide  open  throttle and  low engine rpm.
Stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).
To avoid overheating, the following rules  should be  followed: Do not drive for prolonged periods  at engine speeds
above 4500 rpm if you are towing a  trailer in hilly terrain. Reduce speed when towing a  trailer up long, steep inclines.
The risk of overheating can be  reduced by switching off the air conditioning system for a  short time. Do not let the
engine idle unnecessarily  for prolonged periods.  Do not mount auxiliary lamps in front  of the grill.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating (the temperature gauge goes repeatedly into,
or stays continually in, the red section), the following precautions should be  taken:
Switch off the air conditioning system.
Pull off the road, away from  traffic,  stop the car and  put the gear selector into neutral.
Switch the heater  to full (maximum) position. Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed)
until the temperature begins to drop.
WARNING!
Do not remove coolant  expansion tank cap. The coolant  will be  extremely hot.
If necessary,  see page 127
 and  130 for information on checking and  topping-up the coolant  level.
CAUTION:  Drive slowly and  carefully if going through standing water (i.e. flooded roadways, etc.). Damage to the
engine could result if excess water is drawn in through the air intake  system. Never  drive the vehicle in water deeper
than 1 foot (300 mm). See  the flood warning on page 7
.
WARNING!
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VOLVO V70
Chapter 9 - Specifications
pg. 137 Specifications
Label  information138
Dimensions  and weights139
Engine/transmission specifications140
Oil/fluid specifications and volumes141
Fuel system, Distributor ignition system, Suspension142
Electrical system143
Volvo On Call144
pg. 138 Label information
B<>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 informa-tion regarding these regulations,  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
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).  Codes for color and  upholstery, etc. The plate  is located in the engine
compartment, on the inside of the left front  fender.
5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) *
The VIN plate  is located on the top left surface  of the dashboard. The VIN is also stamped on the right hand  door
pillar.
6 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan -dards  (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS)
standards (Canada)  
Your Volvo is designed to meet  all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label  on the facing
side of the driver's door. For further informa-tion regarding these regulations,  please consult your Volvo retailer.
7 Child safety latch label
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2nd gear 1.91:1
3rd gear 1.19:1
4th gear 0.87:1
5th gear 0.70:1
Reverse 3.30:1
Designation: Volvo B 5244 T3
Output 197 hp at 6000 rpm (147 kW/100 rps) 
Max. torque 210 ft. lbs. at 1800-5000 rpm (285 Nm/30-83 rps) 
Number of cylinders 5
Bore  3.27" (83 mm) 
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm) 
Displacement 2.4 liters
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Number of valves 20
Automatic transmission: AW 55-50
5-speed automatic  electronically  controlled gearbox comprising a  hydraulic torque converter with a  lock-up function;
planetary gear, integrated final drive. Operation via a  floor  mounted gear selector lever. Drive shafts with symmetrical
joint location. Overdrive.
Final drive ratio 2.44:1
Reduction ratios  AW5
1st gear 4.77:1
2nd gear 2.10:1
3rd gear 1.96:1
4th gear 1.32:1
5th gear 1.02:1
Reverse 3.23:1
Designation: Volvo B 5244 S
Output 168 hp at 5900 rpm (125 kW/98 rps) 
Max. torque 170 ft. lbs. at 4500 rpm (230 Nm/75 rps) 
Number of cylinders 5
Bore  3.27" (83 mm) 
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm) 
Displacement 2.4 liters
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Number of valves 20
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Turbocharged engines employ a  turbo-compressor to force air into the engine inlet manifold and  a  charge air cooler to
cool the compressed inlet air. The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake  manifold and  increases
engine power over that developed by A normally-aspirated engine. The charge air cooler (which resembles a  radiator)
is located between the turbo-compressor and  inlet manifold.
* Cross Country 2.65:1 
pg. 141 Oil/fluid specifications and volumes
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Engine Oil
Meeting or exceeding ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ,  SJ/CF,  and  SJ/Energy Conserving.
Oil additives must not be used  unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.
Volume:
Capacity (including oil filter): 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
Capacity (including oil filter  and  oil cooler): 7.1 US qts. (6.7 liters)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
AW5:  Only Volvo gearbox oil (1161540-8). Do not mix with other oils.  
Volume: 7.9 US qts (7.5 liters)
Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system. The thermostat begins to open  at 194 °F (90 °C)
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
All specifications are subject to change without prior  notice.
Power steering fluid
ATF fluid
Volume: Brake fluid  DOT 4+  boiling  point >536°F(280°C), P/N 9437433
Volume: 0.64 US qts (0.6 liters)
Climate control system - refrigerant (R 134a)
Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1,000 g) R134a
Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Volume (fuel  tank): 21.1 US gals (80 liters)*
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 4.7 US qts (4.5 liters)
* 18.5 US gals (70 liters) on V70 AWD,  Cross  Country and V70 with non-turbo engine.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 
pg. 142 Fuel  system, Distributor ignition  system, Suspension
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Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)14
Automatic transmission85, 86, 140
Geartronic87, 88
Kickdown86, 87
Auxiliary socket29, 37
B
Backrest (center) - 3-section rear seat60
Battery99, 143
Battery  maintenance134, 135
Replacing the battery135
Ventilation hose135
Booster cushion12, 16
Bottle  holder in rear seat58
Brake failure warning light26
Brake fluid133
Brake system18
Bulbs (list)143
Bulbs - replacing116-121
C
Capacities (oils and  fluids)137
, 141
Cargo  compartment cover67
Cargo  compartment lighting63
Cargo  eyelets64
Cargo  net65
Catalytic converters - three-way101
Center armrest - 3-section rear seat61
Center backrest (3-section rear seat)60
Center console - switches29
Center head restraint - 3-section rear seat60
Center head restraint - rear seat3
Center seat head restraint59
Central  locking buttons75
Chains - winter driving106
Changing wheels109, 110
Child booster  cushion12, 16
Child Restraint Anchorages15
Child safety11, 12, 14, 16
Child safety locks - rear doors78
Climate controls44, 45, 46, 47
Climate system - general  information43
Clock25
Clutch interlock84
Coat hanger57
Coin  compartment55
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Maintenance schedule125
Malfunction  indicator lamp27
Manual climate  control with air conditioning48-50
Manual transmission84, 140
Memory  function - front  seats52
Mirrors39
Mirrors, sideview - memory function39
N
Net  - cargo65
Nylon cargo net65
O
Occupant safety17
Octane rating80
Odometer25
Oil - engine99, 131, 132
Oil pressure warning light26
Opening  the hood130
P
Paint touch-up122
Panic function (alarm)76
Parking brake37
Parking brake reminder light26
Parking lights32
Passenger's  seat backrest - folding53
PCV  system128
Pen holder57
Polishing124
Power seats52
Power steering fluid133
Power windows38
R
Radio145
Reading lights - front/rear70
Rear fog light27, 32
Rear reading lights70
Rear seat backrest62
Rear window - heated36
Rearview mirror39
Refrigerant43
Refueling82
Remote central locking system and  sideview mirrors  system93
Remote control - keyless  entry system73
Remote control - Homelink®  Univeral Transceiver163
Remote keyless  entry system73
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