
When starting in cold weather, the transmission may shift up at slightly  higher engine speeds than normal until the
automatic  transmission fluid reaches normal operating temperature.
* 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. 88 Starting the engine
CAUTION:
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.
pg. 89 Manual transmission
Shift positions
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Temporary Spare
The temporary spare tire is for temporary, low-speed, short-distance use only. Replace it with a  full-sized tire as soon
as possible, in accordance with "Tire  Rotation" above. Do not drive on the temporary spare at speeds above 50 m.p.h.
(80km/h) or for distances greater than 50 miles (80 km).
Never  install  snow chains on a  temporary spare. 
pg. 95 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:
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.
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.
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VOLVO V70
Chapter 9 - Specifications
pg. 141 Specifications
Label  information142
Dimensions  and weights143
Engine  specifications144
Transmission specifications145
Oil/fluid specifications and volumes146
Fuel system, Distributor ignition system, Suspension147
Electrical system148
Volvo On Call149
pg. 142 Label information
1 Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet  all applicable emission standards, as evidenced by the certification label  on the
underside of the hood. For further information 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 Standards (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 information regarding these regulations,  please consult your Volvo retailer.
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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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Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)14
Automatic transmission90, 91, 145
- Geartronic92, 93
- Kickdown91, 92
Automatic transmission - cold starts91
Auxiliary socket31, 39
AWD
- general  information94
- using snow chains109
B
Backrest (center) - 3-section rear seat64
Battery104, 148
Battery  maintenance138, 139
- Replacing the battery139
- Ventilation hose139
Booster cushion12, 16
Brake failure warning light28
Brake fluid137
Brake system18
Bulbs (list)148
Bulbs - replacing120-125
C
Capacities (oils and  fluids)141
, 146
Cargo  compartment cover71
Cargo  compartment lighting67
Cargo  eyelets68
Cargo  net69
Catalytic converters - three-way106
Center armrest - 3-section rear seat65
Center backrest (3-section rear seat)64
Center console - switches31
Center head restraint - 3-section rear seat64
Center head restraint - rear seat3
Center seat head restraint63
Central  locking buttons79
Chains - winter driving109
Changing wheels112, 113
Child booster  cushion12, 16
Child Restraint Anchorages15
Child safety11, 12, 14, 16
Child safety locks - rear doors82
Climate controls48-51
Climate system - general  information47
Clock27
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Engine compartment134
Engine oil104, 135, 136
Extension of cargo compartment63
Exterior courtesy lights76
Exterior features - overview25
Extra seat73
F
Fog light - rear29
, 34
Fog lights - front34
Folding passenger's  seat backrest57
Foldtable62
Front airbags - SRS4 - 7
Front airbags - SRS - warning light28
Front courtesy lights - replacing124
Front fog lights34
Front fog lights - replacing124
Front reading lights74
Front seats  - adjusting56
Front seats  - heated38
Front seats  - manual  adjustment58
Front suspension147
Fuel84
Fuel filler  cap86
Fuel filter132
Fuel gauge27
Fuel requirements84
Fuel system130, 132, 147
Fuel tank cover86
Fuel/emissions  systems130
Fuses116-119
G
Gas cap86
Gasoline84
Gear  indicator27
Geartronic (automatic transmission)92, 93
Generator148
Generator warning light28
H
Hand brake39
Handgrip - XC7055, 73
Handling95
Hazard  warning flashers38
Head restraint (center) - 3-section rear seat64
Head restraint - center  rear3
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M
Maintenance schedule129
Malfunction  indicator lamp29
Manual climate  control with air conditioning52-54
Manual transmission89, 145
Memory  function - front  seats56
Mirrors41
Mirrors, sideview - memory function41
N
Net  - cargo69
Nylon cargo net69
O
Occupant safety17
Octane rating84
Odometer27
Oil - engine104, 135, 136
Oil pressure warning light28
Opening  the hood134
P
Paint touch-up126
Panic function (alarm)80
Parking brake39
Parking brake reminder light28
Parking lights34
Passenger's  seat backrest - folding57
PCV  system132
Pen holder61
Polishing128
Power seats56
Power steering fluid137
Power windows40
R
Radio151
Rain sensor - windshield wipers37
Reading lights - front/rear74
Rear fog light29, 34
Rear reading lights74
Rear seat backrest66
Rear window - heated38
Rearview mirror41
Refrigerant47
Refueling86
Remote central locking system and  sideview mirrors  system41
Remote control - keyless  entry system77
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Subwoofer72, 166
Sun roof42, 43
Supplemental Restraint System4, 28
Suspension147
Switches in center  console31
T
Tachometer27
Tailgate - locking/unlocking79
Tailgate wiper blade - replacing140
Temperature gauge27
Temporary  spare tire110
Text window30
Three-way catalytic converters106
Timing  belt132
Tire pressure110
Tires108 -111
Tires - changing112, 113
Tool bag72
Towing a  trailer101
Towing eyelet99
Towing the car99, 100
Trailer towing101
Trailer weight - maximum143
Transmission - automatic90-94
Trip computer32
Trip odometer27
Turn  signals36
U
Uniform  tire quality grading111
Unlocking the tailgate79
Upholstery  - cleaning128
V
Vanity mirror lights - replacing124
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)142
Vehicle loading110
Ventilation46
Volvo On Call149
Volumes (oils and  fluids)146
W
Warning flashers38
Warning light - center28
Warning lights28, 29
Warranty129
Washer fluid reservoir133
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