2004 VOLVO XC70 length

2004 VOLVO XC70
Rear towing eyelet
Precautions when the car is in tow
l The steering wheel must be unlocked. Turn the ignition key to position I\
or II.
l The gear selector must be in position N.
l Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h)
l Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km).
l While the car is being towed, try to keep the tow rope taut at all times\
.
l Cars with an automatic transmission should only be towed in forward dire\
ction.
CAUTION:
l Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this typ\
e of towing, as vehicles being
towed are subject to regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length \
and type of towing device,
lighting, etc.
l If the car's battery is dead, do not attempt to start the vehicle by pus\
hing or pulling it as this will
damage the three-way catalytic converter(s). The engine must be jump s\
tarted using an auxiliary battery
(see
page 104).
l If the car is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must n\
ot be used to secure the car on
the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
WARNING!
l Remember that the power brakes and power steering will not function when\
engine is not running.
The braking and steering systems will function but the brake pedal press\
ure required is 3 - 4 times
above normal and greater steering effort must be exerted.
l The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling another vehicle out of a\
ditch or for any similar
purpose involving severe strain.
l Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the car up onto a flat bed tow tru\
ck.


pg. 101 Vehicle towing information

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2004 VOLVO XC70
pg. 145 Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Length - 185.4 in. (471 cm), XC70 -186.2 (473 cm)
Width - 71 in. (180 cm), XC70 - 73.2 in. (186 cm)
Height - 57.7 in. (147 cm), V70 AWD - 58.7 in. (149 cm), XC70 - 61.5\
in. (156 cm)
Wheelbase - 108.5 in. (276 cm), XC70 - 108.8 in. (276 cm)
Track, front - 61.5 in. (156 cm), XC70 - 63.4 in. (161 cm)
Track, rear - 61.4 in. (156 cm), XC70 - 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
3 )1
- 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 kg
Max tongue weight * 165 lbs 75 kg
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehi\
cle, 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 se\
at 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"
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