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Fitting the load carriers (accessory)
Make sure that the load carrier is pressed firmly out against the roof rail. Screw the load carrier in place. Use the
supplied torque wrench  and  tighten to the mark on the wrench  (corresponding to 6 Nm). See  illustration. 
Load carrier cover
The car's ignition key  or the stud on the edge of the supplied torque wrench  can be  used to undo or tighten the cover.
Turn  a  quarter turn (90 degrees).  See  illustration. 
   
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Attaching the jack
NOTE: To avoid excessive wear  and  the necessity of rebalancing, mark and  reinstall wheels in the same location and
position as before removal. To lessen  the chance of imbalance, each wheel hub is equipped with a  guide stud to ensure
that a  removed wheel can be  reinstalled in its  original position (as when changing over to winter tires/wheels).
NOTE: Refer to page 133
 for hoisting the vehicle on a  garage lift. 
Jack for AWD models
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 damage your car's transmission.
Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts  must  be  observed. The wheel bolts  should never be  greased or lubricated.
The extended, chromed wheel bolts  must  not be  used with steel rims, as they make it impossible to fit the hub caps. 
Correct tightening order for wheel bolts
Installing the wheel
Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and  hub.
Lift the wheel and  place it on the hub. Make sure that you align the wheel with the guide stud on the wheel hub prior
to installation.
Install the wheel bolts  and  tighten hand -tight. Using the lug wrench,  tighten crosswise (see illustration above) until
all bolts  are snug.
Lower the vehicle to the ground and  alternately tighten the bolts  crosswise to 100 ft. lbs. (136 Nm).
Install the wheel cap (where applicable).  
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WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and  other cargo to your vehicle, the total loaded weight capacity of
the vehicle must  not be  exceeded.
1) Rear seat backrest up, load height - upper edger of backrest
2) Rear seat backrest folded down, load height - upper edge of front  seat backrests/lower edge of rear window
3) Rear seat backrest folded down, load height - headlining (ceiling)
Weights USA Canada
Gross vehicle  weight (GVW)
V70 man. 4630 lbs 2100 kg
V70 aut. 4690 lbs 2130 kg
V70 Turbo  man. 4670 lbs 2120 kg
V70 Turbo  aut. 4730 lbs 2150 kg
V70 AWD 4890 lbs 2220 kg
XC70 4890 lbs 2220 kg
Capacity weight *** 930 lbs 420 kg
Curb weight
V70 3390-3585 lbs 1541-1632 kg
V70 AWD 3690-3725 lbs 1675-1695 kg
XC70 3765-3800 lbs 1710-1730 kg
Permissible axle weight, front
V70 man. 2290 lbs 1040 kg
V70 aut. 2330 lbs 1060 kg
V70 Turbo  aut. 2400 lbs 1090 kg
V70 AWD 2400 lbs 1090 kg
XC70 2490 lbs 1130 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear
V70, V70 Turbo 2470 lbs 1120 kg
V70 AWD 2580 lbs 1170 kg
XC70 2620 lbs 1190 kg
* 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" 
*** The max permissible axle loads or the gross vehicle weight must  not be  exceeded.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.  
pg. 144 Engine specifications
Engine specifications
Designation: Volvo B 5234 T3
Output247 hp at 5200 rpm (184 kW/87 rps)
Max. torque 243 ft. lbs. at 2400-5200 rpm (330 Nm/42-87 rps)
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Number of cylinders 5
Bore3.19" (81 mm)
Stroke 3.54" (90 mm)
Displacement 2.3 liters
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Number of valves 20
Designation: Volvo B 5254 T2
Output 208 hp at 5000 rpm (154 kW/83 rps)
Max. torque 236 ft. lbs. at 1500-4500 rpm (320 Nm/25-75 rps)
Number of cylinders 5
Bore 3.27" (83 mm)
Stroke 3.67" (93.2 mm)
Displacement 2.5 liters
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Number of valves 20
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
Designation: Volvo B 5244 S
Output 168 hp at 6000 rpm (125 kW/100 rps)
Max. torque 166 ft. lbs. at 4500 rpm (225 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. 
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pg. 145 Transmission specifications
Power transmission
Manual transmission: M  56 LK
Single-disc dry plate  clutch.  All-synchromesh on all gears including reverse; integrated final drive. Operation via a
floor  mounted gear lever. 
Final drive ratio 4.00:1
Reduction ratios
1st gear 3.39:1
2nd gear 1.91:1
3rd gear 1.19:1
4th gear 0.87:1
5th gear 0.70:1
Reverse 3.30:1
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
* XC70 2.65:1 
pg. 146 Oil/fluid specifications and volumes
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.
Volume:
Capacity (including oil filter): 6.1 US qts. (5.8 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
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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: 0.95 US qts (0.9 liters)
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): 18.5 US gals (70 liters) or 19 US gals (72 liters) on models equipped with All Wheel Drive.
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 4.7 US qts (4.5 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 
pg. 147 Fuel  system, Distributor ignition  system, Suspension
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a  multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing  order: 1-2-4-5-3 
Electronic ignition setting:  Not adjustable
Spark plugs:  Champion RC8PYP 8 (or equivalent) 
Spark plug gap: 0.028-0.032" (0.7-0.8 mm) 
Tightening torque: 18.4 ft. lbs. (25 Nm) 
WARNING!
The ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special  safety precautions must  be  followed to prevent injury.
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