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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
Occupant weight sensor8
Side impact airbags (SIPS)10
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)11
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)12
Child safety13
Occupant safety19
Brake system20
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)21
Stability Traction Control (STC)22
Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)22
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)
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.
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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.
Volvo's dual-threshold, dual-stage airbags use special sensors to control deployment. 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.
If the impact is less severe, but severe enough to present a clear injury risk, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at 70-
80% of their total capacity. If the impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at 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 16
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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Programming the memory
Programming the driver's seat memory (option)*
Three different seating and door mirror positions can be stored in the driver seat's memory.
The following example explains how button 1 can be programmed.
Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way.
To program (store) a seat position in button 1:
1. Move the seat to the desired position using the seat adjustment controls (see the previous page).
2. Press and hold down the MEM (memory) button.
3. With the MEM button depressed, press button 1 briefly to store the seat's current position.
To move the seat to the position that it was in when button 1 was programmed:
Press and hold down button 1 until the seat stops moving.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset
position.
* This option is only available on the driver's seat.
Manually adjusted front seats
1. Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position of your choice.
2. Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cushion (option): use the control to pump the front edge of the cushion up or
down.
3. Raise/lower seat height: pump the seat up or down
4. Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer or softer lumbar support.
5. Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest.
6. Control panel for optional power seat (see page 60
for more information).
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.
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If this occurs, reduce vehicle speed to a maximum of 50 mph (80 km/h). The vehicle can be driven approximately 50
miles (80 km), or somewhat farther if the vehicle is not heavily loaded. The tire should be replaced as soon as
possible.
Hard braking and sudden steering maneuvers should be avoided.
In certain cases, it may be difficult to see which self supporting run flat tire is defective. To determine which tire is
damaged, check the inflation pressure of all four tires.WARNING!
• Only specially trained persons should mount self supporting run flat tires.
• If self supporting run flat tires are mounted, the vehicle must be equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
• After a low pressure warning has been displayed, do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Avoid severe cornering and hard braking, and minimize the distance traveled before replacing the self supporting
run flat tire.
• Self supporting run flat tires cannot be repaired. They must be replaced if damaged or punctured.
pg. 120 Wheels and tires
Tire designations
Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires (see the
illustration).
The following information is listed on the tire sidewall:
The tire designation (the following figures are examples of a tire designation):
1. 215: the width of the tire (in millimeters) from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The larger the number, the wider the
tire.
2. 65: The ratio of the tire's height to its width.
3. R: Radial tire.
4. 15: The diameter of the wheel rim (in inches).
5. 95: The tire's load index. In this example, a load index of 95 equals a maximum load of 1521 lbs (690 kg).
6. H: The tire's speed rating, or the maximum speed at which the tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of
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8 Loads and Tire Pressures - U.S. models only
Certain models will only have one decal, depending on the specifications of the vehicle.
* 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. 161 Dimensions and weights
Dimensions
Length 185.4 in. (471 cm), XC70 -186.3 (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)
V70R - 57.6 in (146 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)
V70R - 61.3 in. (155 cm)
Track, rear 61.4 in. (156 cm), XC70 - 60.9 in. (155 cm)
V70R - 60.7 in. (154 cm)
Turning circle (between curbs) 35.8-39 ft. (10.9-11.9 m)
V70R 43.3 ft. (13.2 m) Cargo capacity - 17.1 cu. ft. (0.48 m
3 )1
- 26.3 cu. ft. (0.74 m
3 )2
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- 58.0 cu. ft. (1.64 m3 )3
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)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 162 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. 4710 lbs 2140 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
XC70 4890 lbs 2220 kg
Capacity weight 930 lbs 420 kg
Curb weight
V70 3400-3620 lbs 1540-1645 kg
V70 AWD 3690-3730 lbs 1675-1690 kg
V70 AWD-R 3820-3880 lbs 1750-1765 kg
XC70 3760-3800 lbs 1710-1725 kg
Permissible axle weight, front*
V70 man. 2290 lbs 1040 kg
V70 aut. 2330 lbs 1060 kg
V70 Turbo man. 2320 lbs 1050 kg
V70 Turbo aut. 2360 lbs 1070 kg
V70 AWD 2400 lbs 1090 kg
V70 AWD-R man. 2380 lbs 1080 kg
V70 AWD-R aut. 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
V70 AWD-R 2580 lbs 1170 kg
XC70 2620 lbs 1190 kg
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
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