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VOLVO V70
Chapter 1 - Safety
pg. 1 Safety
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
pg. 2 Seat belts
Seat belts
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During pregnancy
Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Remember that the belt should always be positioned in such a way as
to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. The lap portion of the belt should be located low, as shown in the
above illustration.
pg. 3 Seat belts, Center head restraint
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.
Adjust head restraint height
Center head restraint (rear)
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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.WARNING!
Please note that the lowest head restraint position is only intended for use when the backrest is to be folded down,
or when the seat is not occupied.
The head restraint is intended to help protect the head/neck in a collision. Ensure that it is properly adjusted for
the occupant of the seat.
pg. 4 Front airbags - SRS
Driver's side airbag - in steering wheel hubPassenger's side airbag - above glove compartment
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belt system, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS). The Volvo SRS consists of an airbag (2) on both the driver's and passenger's sides and seat belt tensioners in
both front door pillars (4). The system is designed to supplement the protection provided by the three-point seat belt
system. All three rear seat belts are also equipped with tensioners.
The SRS system is indicated by the "SRS" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the glove compartment, and
by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of the dash.
The airbags are folded and located in the steering wheel hub and above the glove compartment. They are designed to
deploy during certain frontal or front -angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations, depending on the crash severity,
angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid
deceleration occurs.
The airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and front seat belt tensioners for both of
the front seats (4). To deploy the system, the sensor (3) activates the gas generators causing the airbags to be inflated
with nitrogen gas. As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a
controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing any seat belt slack.
The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately two-tenths of a second.
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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 airbags 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.
NOTE: Volvo's dual-threshold airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front seat buckles. The point
at which the airbag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being used, as well as the severity of the
collision. Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags deploys.
NOTE: Volvo's dual-stage airbags: If the impact is less severe, but severe enough to present a clear injury risk, the
dual-stage airbags are triggered at just 70% of its total capacity. If the impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are
triggered with full capacity.
WARNING!
Children must never be allowed in the front passenger seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and
children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a passenger -side front
airbag. See page 14
for guidelines.
Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the instrument
panel or otherwise sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the
seat back with the seat belt properly fastened.
Feet must be on the floor, e.g. not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dash covers, may be placed on, attached to or installed near the SRS hatch
(the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see illustration on page 4
).
There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat or dash area.
Never try to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side dash. This should only be done by an
authorized Volvo service technician.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
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backrest:
Move the seat as far rearward as possible
Adjust the backrest tilt to the most upright position
Lift the catches on the lower rear side of the backrest
Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward
Move the seat as far forward as possible
WARNING!
Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during
sudden stops.
pg. 58 Front seats
Manual height adjustment - front seat
The front edges of the driver and passenger seat cushions can be adjusted to seven different settings and the rear edges
to nine different settings.
Lever (A) - adjusting the front edge of the seat.
Lever (B) - adjusting the rear edge of the seat.
Manual front-rear adjustment
The seat can be moved forward or rearward by pulling up on the front -rear adjustment bar.
Check that the seat is securely locked into position after adjusting. WARNING!
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
pg. 59 Storage compartments
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Chapter 7 - Wheels and tires
pg.109 Wheels and tires
General information, Wear indicator, Tire economy, Flat spots110
Snow chains, Snow tires/studded tires111
Inflation pressure, Vehicle loading, Spare tire112
Uniform tire quality grading113
Changing wheels114
pg. 110 Wheels and tires
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.
CAUTION: R-models only: 16" wheels may not be used. Consult your Volvo retailer about the types of wheels that
may be mounted on R-models.
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* The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your vehicle
with the retailer and when ordering parts.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 145 Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Length - 185.4 in. (471 cm), V70 -186.2 (473 cm)
Width - 71 in. (180 cm), V70 - 73.2 in. (186 cm)
Height - 57.7 in. (147 cm), V70 AWD - 58.7 in. (149 cm), V70 - 61.5 in. (156 cm)
Wheelbase - 108.5 in. (276 cm), V70 - 108.8 in. (276 cm)
Track, front - 61.5 in. (156 cm), V70 - 63.4 in. (161 cm)
Track, rear - 61.4 in. (156 cm), V70 - 60.9 in. (155 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) - 35.8-39 ft. (10.9-11.9 m)
Cargo capacity - 17.1 cu. ft. (0.48 m
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- 26.3 cu. ft. (0.74 m
3 )2
- 58.0 cu. ft. (1.64 m
3 )3 USA Canada
Max roof load 220 lbs 100 kg
Max trailer weight (w/o brakes) 1650 lbs 750 kg Max trailer weight*
- (with brakes, 2" ball) 3300 lbs 1500 kg- (with brakes, 1 7/8" ball) 2000 lbs 900 kgMax tongue weight * 165 lbs 75 kg
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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 edge 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 - head lining (ceiling)
* 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"
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 146 Dimensions and weights
Weights USA Canada
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)*
V70 man. 4630 lbs 2100 kg
V70 aut. 4690 lbs 2130 kg
V70 Turbo man. 4690 lbs 2130 kg
V70 Turbo aut. 4730 lbs 2150 kg
V70 AWD 4890 lbs 2220 kg
V70 AWD-R man. 4890 lbs 2220 kg
V70 AWD-R aut. 4890 lbs 2220 kg
V70 4890 lbs 2220 kg
Capacity weight 930 lbs 420 kg
Curb weight
V70 3390-3610 lbs 1540-1645 kg
V70 AWD 3715-3740 lbs 1685-1700 kg
V70 AWD-R 3805-3870 lbs 1740-1760 kg
V70 3765-3795 lbs 1710-1725 kg
Permissible axle weight, front*
V70 man. 2290 lbs 1040 kg
V70 aut. 2330 lbs 1060 kg
V70 Turbo man. 2290 lbs 1040 kg
V70 Turbo aut. 2330 lbs 1060 kg
V70 AWD 2400 lbs 1090 kg
V70 AWD-R man. 2380 lbs 1080 kg
V70 AWD-R aut. 2400 lbs 1090 kg
V70 2490 lbs 1130 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear*
V70, V70 Turbo 2470 lbs 1120 kg
V70 AWD 2580 lbs 1170 kg
V70 AWD-R 2580 lbs 1170 kg
V70 2620 lbs 1190 kg
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