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VOLVO V70
Chapter 9 - Specifications
pg. 143 Specifications
Label information144
Dimensions and weights145
Engine specifications147
Oil/fluid specifications and volumes148
Fuel system, Distributor ignition system, Suspension149
Electrical system150
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance151
pg. 144 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.
7 Child safety latch label
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Start inhibitor (immobilizer)76, 87
Starting the engine87, 88
Steel grid69
Steering wheel adjustment35
Steering wheel lock35
Stop and Store bag64
Storage compartments59
Storage in the glove compartment60
Studded tires111
Subwoofer72, 168
Supplemental Restraint System4, 28
Suspension149
Switches in center console31
T
Tachometer27
Tailgate - locking/unlocking79
Tailgate wiper blade - replacing142
Temperature gauge27
Temporary spare tire112
Text window30
Three-way catalytic converters107
Timing belt134
Tire pressure112
Tires110 -113
Tires - changing114, 115
Tool bag72
Towing a trailer102
Towing eyelet100
Towing the car100, 101
Trailer towing102
Trailer weight - maximum145
Transmission - automatic90-95
Trip computer32
Trip odometer27
Turn signals36
U
Uniform tire quality grading113
Unlocking the tailgate79
Upholstery - cleaning130
V
Vanity mirror lights - replacing126
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)144
Vehicle loading112
Ventilation46
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the vehicle and others sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See
page 135.
2 Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the
HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid. See page 139.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 133.
4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx.
1.6 US qts (1.5 liters). See page 138.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 139.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 84.
Tire pressure, see label located on the inside of the fuel tank cover.