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that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded.
Speed-sensitive power steering
(Option on certain models)
With this feature, the steering is most responsive at lower speeds to make parking, driving in city traffic, etc., easier.
The effect of the power steering diminishes as you accelerate for greater stability at highway speeds.
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.
pg. 97 Points to remember
Cooling system
The risk for engine overheating is greatest, especially in hot weather, when:
Towing a trailer up steep inclines for prolonged periods at wide open throttle and low engine rpm.
Stopping the engine suddenly after high speed driving (so-called "after-boiling" can occur).
To avoid overheating, the following rules should be followed:
Do not drive for prolonged periods at engine speeds above 4500 rpm if you are towing a trailer in hilly terrain.
Reduce speed when towing a trailer up long, steep inclines. The risk of overheating can be reduced by switching off
the air conditioning system for a short time.
Do not let the engine idle unnecessarily for prolonged periods.
Do not mount auxiliary lamps in front of the grill.
When the risk of overheating is imminent, or in the event of overheating (the temperature gauge goes repeatedly into,
or stays continually in, the red section), the following precautions should be taken:
Switch off the air conditioning system.
Pull off the road, away from traffic, stop the car and put the gear selector into neutral.
Switch the heater to full (maximum) position. Increase the engine speed to approx. 2000 rpm (twice idling speed)
until the temperature begins to drop.
WARNING!
Do not remove coolant expansion tank cap. The coolant will be extremely hot.
If necessary, see page 133
and 136 for information on checking and topping-up the coolant level.
CAUTION: Drive slowly and carefully if going through standing water (i.e. flooded roadways, etc.). Damage to the
engine could result if excess water is drawn in through the air intake system. Never drive the vehicle in water deeper
than 1 foot (300 mm). See the flood warning on page 7
.
WARNING!
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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
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 lbs100 kg
Max trailer weight (w/o brakes) 1650 lbs750 kg
Max trailer weight*
- (with brakes, 2" ball) 3300 lbs1500 kg
- (with brakes, 1 7/8" ball) 2000 lbs900 kg
Max tongue weight * 165 lbs75 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
WeightsUSACanada
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)*
V70 man. 4630 lbs2100 kg
V70 aut. 4690 lbs2130 kg
V70 Turbo man. 4690 lbs2130 kg
V70 Turbo aut. 4730 lbs2150 kg
V70 AWD 4890 lbs2220 kg
V70 AWD-R man. 4890 lbs2220 kg
V70 AWD-R aut. 4890 lbs2220 kg
V70 4890 lbs2220 kg
Capacity weight 930 lbs420 kg
Curb weight
V70 3390-3610 lbs1540-1645 kg
V70 AWD 3715-3740 lbs1685-1700 kg
V70 AWD-R 3805-3870 lbs1740-1760 kg
V70 3765-3795 lbs1710-1725 kg
Permissible axle weight, front*
V70 man. 2290 lbs1040 kg
V70 aut. 2330 lbs1060 kg
V70 Turbo man. 2290 lbs1040 kg
V70 Turbo aut. 2330 lbs1060 kg
V70 AWD 2400 lbs1090 kg
V70 AWD-R man. 2380 lbs1080 kg
V70 AWD-R aut. 2400 lbs1090 kg
V70 2490 lbs1130 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear*
V70, V70 Turbo 2470 lbs1120 kg
V70 AWD 2580 lbs1170 kg
V70 AWD-R 2580 lbs1170 kg
V70 2620 lbs1190 kg