2007 VOLVO XC70 ESP

2007 Volvo XC70
WARNING!
Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adj\
usted properly. Make sure the
brake pedal can be depressed completely. Adjust the seat if necessary. S\
ee page
84 and 86.
- Apply the parking brake (hand brake) if not already set. The gear se\
lector (automatic transmission) is
locked in the (P)ark position (SHIFTLOCK). Manual transmission: the clutch must be fully depressed.
- Without touching the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key
1 to the starting position. Allow the starter
to operate for up to 10 seconds. Release the key as soon as the engine s\
tarts. If the engine fails to start,
repeat this step.
NOTE:
l If the key blade section of the remote is not fully folded out when star\
ting the vehicle, the immobilizer
function may make it impossible to start the engine.
l After a cold start, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for \
a short period. This is done to
help bring components in the emission control system to their normal ope\
rating temperature as quickly
as possible, which enables them to control emissions and help reduce the\
vehicle's impact on the
environment.
l For cold starts at altitudes above 6000 ft (1800 meters), depress the \
accelerator pedal halfway and turn
the key to the starting position. Release the pedal slowly when the engi\
ne starts.
l To release the gear selector from the (P)ark position, the engine must be running (or the ignition key
must be in position II) and the brake pedal must be depressed.
l Select the desired gear. The gear engages after a very slight delay whic\
h is especially noticeable when
selecting R.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a KEYLOCK system (automatic transmission). When the engine
is switched off, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the key can be removed from the
ignition switch.
When starting in cold weather, the transmission may shift up at slightly\
higher engine speeds than
normal until the automatic transmission fluid reaches normal operating t\
emperature.
1. If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g. on the sa\
me key ring, when you try to start the
vehicle, this could cause interference in the immobilizer system and res\
ult in the vehicle not starting. If this
should occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring before trying to \
start the vehicle again.
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CAUTION!
Drive slowly and carefully if going through standing water (i.e. floode\
d roadways, etc.). Damage to
the engine could result if excess water is drawn in through the air inta\
ke system. Never drive the
vehicle in water deeper than 1 foot (300 mm).
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, \
which means that the steering
wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvatur\
e of a bend.
This ensures good stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Rem\
ember that these properties can
alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the cargo area (max. 220 lbs, 100 kg), the les\
s the tendency to understeer.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle hand\
ling. Therefore, check that the tires
are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. \
See "Tire pressure" section.
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General driving information
Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissib\
le 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 ma\
ke parking, driving in city traffic,
etc., easier. The effect of the power steering diminishes as you acceler\
ate for greater stability at highway
speeds.
Driving through water
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 9\
in. (25 cm), at a maximum
speed of 6 mph (10 km/h). Take particular care when driving through fl\
owing water.
Clean the electrical connections for trailer wiring after driving in mud\
or water.
When driving through water, maintain low speed and do not stop in the wa\
ter.
WARNING!
After driving through water, press lightly on the brake pedal to ensure \
that the brakes are functioning
normally. Water or mud can make the brake linings slippery, resulting in\
delayed braking effect.
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The gear selector must be in the D (Drive) position.
Kickdown
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kickdown) is achieved by depressing t\
he accelerator pedal fully and
briskly. An upshift will occur when approaching the top speed for a part\
icular gear or by releasing the
accelerator pedal slightly.
Kickdown can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway\
speeds.
Kickdown does not function when the transmission is in the manual shift \
(Geartronic) mode.
W - Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction
Please refer to the information on
page 131.
Sport mode (R-models only)
R-models are equipped with a (S)port button that can be used to engage\
/disengage the Sport shifting
mode. An indicator light in the button will go on when Sport mode is eng\
aged.
With Sport mode engaged, the transmission will shift up at higher rpm in\
first and second gears, and will
also shift down at higher rpm for more immediate engine response during \
acceleration and deceleration.
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All Wheel Drive (option)
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - general information
Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent All Wheel Drive, which means t\
hat power is distributed
automatically between the front and rear wheels. Under normal driving co\
nditions, most engine's power
is directed to the front wheels. However, if there is any tendency for t\
he front wheels to spin, an
electronically controlled coupling distributes power to the wheels that \
have the best traction.
Tire dimensions
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This mode is recommended for long-distance driving, or when driving in s\
lippery conditions. The
indicator light in the button will be off when this mode is selected.
If Comfort mode was selected when the engine was switched off, this mode\
will still be active when the
engine is restarted.
Sport
In this mode, shock absorption is stiffer to reduce the vehicle's body s\
way during cornering and to
provide more immediate steering response. The indicator light in the but\
ton will come on to indicate that
Sport mode has been selected.
If this setting was selected when the engine was switched off, Sport mod\
e will still be active when the
engine is restarted.
Advanced sport (V70 R only)
In this mode, movement of the shock absorbers is minimal, response from \
pressure on the throttle pedal
is more direct, and body sway in curves or when cornering is sharply red\
uced.
If Advanced sport mode was selected when the engine was switched off, Sport mode will be active
when the engine is restarted.
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Brake system
BRAKE Brake circuit malfunction
The brake system is a hydraulic system consisting of two master cylinder\
s and two separate brake
circuits. If a problem should occur in one of these circuits, it is stil\
l possible to stop the vehicle with the
other brake circuit.
If the brake pedal must be depressed farther than normal and requires gr\
eater foot pressure, the stopping
distance will be longer.
A warning light in the instrument panel will light up to warn the driver\
that a fault has occurred.
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately and ch\
eck the brake fluid level in the
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- If the indicator light remains on, drive to an authorized Volvo worksh\
op as soon as possible to have the
system checked.
The Stability Control indicator light glows steadily
If "STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF" is displayed in the text window at the sa\
me time, this is a
reminder that spin control has been disabled by the driver.
The warning symbol
The warning symbol glows steadily yellow
NOTE: The system has been temporarily switched off due to high brake temperat\
ure. "TRACTION
CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF" will be displayed. The system will automaticall\
y switch on again
when the brakes have cooled.
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Stability system
WARNING!
The stability system is intended to help improve driving safety. It supp\
lements, but can never replace,
the driver's judgement and responsibility when operating the vehicle. Sp\
eed and driving style should
always be adapted to traffic and road conditions.
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Towing
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assembly.
- Slide the ball holder into the hitch assembly.
- Align the hole in the ball holder with the one in the hitch assembly. \
- Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly/ball holder.
- Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt.
Removing the ball holder
- Remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt\
out of the ball holder/hitch
assembly.
- Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly.
A cover for the hitch assembly can be purchased from your Volvo retailer\
.
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Load carriers (accessory)
Load carriers
Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following \
points when in use:
l To avoid damaging your vehicle and to achieve maximum safety when drivin\
g, we recommend using
the load carriers that Volvo has developed especially for your vehicle. \
l Volvo-approved removable roof racks are designed to carry the maximum al\
lowable roof load for this
vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg). For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the manufac\
turer's weight limits for the rack.
l Never exceed the rack manufacturer's weigh limits and never exceed the m\
aximum rated roof load of
220 lbs (100 kg).
l Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads evenly.
l Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the load.
l Secure the cargo correctly with appropriate tie-down equipment.
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l Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured.\

l Remember that the vehicle's center of gravity and handling change when y\
ou carry a load on the roof.
l The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel consumption will increase with th\
e size of the load.
l Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast cornering and hard braking.
Attaching load carriers
The attachment brackets for the load carriers are located under the roof\
molding.
- Make sure that the load carriers are placed in the right direction. Se\
e the mark on the decal under the
cover.
- Press the guide lugs into the holes (1).
- Carefully lower the opposite side of the load carrier to the roof.
- Loosen the tightening wheel slightly. Slide the hook on the load carri\
er attachment into the attachment
bracket under the roof molding.
- Turn the tightening wheel to secure the load carrier in the attachment\
bracket.
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Load carriers (accessory)
- Repeat this procedure for the other load carrier attachments.
- Check that the hooks on all four load carrier attachments are securely\
tightened in the respective
attachment brackets on the roof of the vehicle.
- Press down the covers.
Check periodically that the load carriers and load are properly secured.\

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Load carriers (accessory)
Attaching load carriers (models with rails)
Positioning the load carriers
Make sure that the wing-shaped load carriers are installed on the roof r\
ails with the rounded edge
forward (see the inset illustration above). The load carriers are iden\
tical and can be placed anywhere
along the roof rails.
Tightening the load carriers
Make sure that the load carrier is pressed firmly out against the roof r\
ail. Screw the load carrier in place.
Use the supplied torque wrench and tighten to the mark on the wrench (c\
orresponding to 6 Nm). See the
illustration above.
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