2007 VOLVO XC70 sport mode

2007 Volvo XC70
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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Volvo recommends that you always drive on tires of the same brand, size,\
construction (radial), tread
pattern, load-, speed-, traction- , temperature-, and treadwear rating. \
Never drive on mixed tires, except
for brief periods when the temporary spare tire is in use.
Always use properly inflated tires of correct dimensions. Tire size and \
inflation pressures are shown on
the tire inflation pressure placards, located on the driver's side B-pil\
lar (the structural member at the side
of the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door opening), or on the in\
side of the fuel filler door on
Canadian models.
Temporary Spare
The temporary spare tire is for temporary, low-speed, short-distance use\
only. Replace it with a full-
sized tire as soon as possible. Do not drive on the temporary spare at s\
peeds above 50 mph (80km/h) or
for distances greater than 50 miles (80 km).
Never install snow chains on a temporary spare.
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Four-C active chassis system
Four-C active chassis
The FOUR-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) active chassis sy\
stem, consisting of Comfort
and Sport modes, is available as an option.
NOTE: The V70 R has a standard FOUR-C system consisting of Comfort, Sport, an\
d Advanced sport
modes. The buttons for controlling these driving modes are located in ce\
nter instrument panel, above the
ventilation system panel vents, see the illustration in the right column\
. These buttons can be pressed at
any time to change driving modes. An indicator light in the selected but\
ton will come on to indicate the
driving mode that is currently selected.
This system is based on a number of sensors that continuously monitor fa\
ctors such as the vehicle's
lateral and vertical movements, speed, and movements of the wheels. The \
sensors receive data up to 500
times per second, which is used to provide extremely fast and precise ad\
justment of each shock
absorber. The system adjusts the stiffness of the shock absorbers approx\
imately 100 times per second

Use the button in the center console to switch between the driving modes\
Comfort and Sport. This can
be done at any time.
Comfort
The Comfort mode chassis setting offers the greatest amount of shock abs\
orption and the softest ride.
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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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pg. 213 Specifications
Label information
1. Model plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery, e\
tc.
2. Child safety lock labels
1
3. 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 evide\
nced by the certification label on
the facing side of the driverÕs door. For further information regardi\
ng these regulations, please consult
your Volvo retailer.
4. Loads and Tire Pressures
The appearance of the decal will vary, depending on the market for which\
the vehicle is intended.
- Canadian models: upper decal
- U.S. models: lower decal
5. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The V\
IN is also stamped on the right
hand door pillar.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) should always be quoted in all\
correspondence concerning
your vehicle with the retailer and when ordering parts.
6. Vehicle Emission Control Information/ Vacuum hose routing
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Information INFO
Sports SPORT
Education EDUCATION
Drama DRAMA
Art and culture CULTURE
Science SCIENCE
Entertainment VARIED
Pop music POP M
Rock music ROCK M
Easy listening EASY M
Light classics LIGHT M
Classical music CLASSICS
Other music OTHER M
Weather WEATHER
Finance FINANCE
Religious
programs RELIGION
Travel TRAVEL
Leisure LEISURE
Jazz music JAZZ
Country music COUNTRY
National music NATION M
Oldies "OLDIES"
Folk music FOLK M
Documentary DOCUMENT
pg. 236 Audio
RBDS functions HU-650/HU-850
Automatic Frequency update (AF)
The AF function tunes to the strongest transmitter for the current stati\
on, if that station supports
alternative frequencies. AF is OFF by default.
To deactivate AF:
- Select radio mode using the FM button, or by turning the SOURCE knob. \
- Press SOURCE.
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Index

pg. 247-250 Index
A
A/C (air conditioning)
77-82
ABS
2, 49, 137
Accessory installation (special warnings)
6
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (ABL)
55
Air conditioning
77-82
Air distribution
75, 78
Air quality sensor
79
Air vents
75
Alarm
116
All Wheel Drive
134
All Wheel Drive -towing
143
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
2, 49
Audio system
226
AUTO (climate control)
77
Automatic transmission
130
Automatic transmission - kickdown
131
Automatic transmission - Sport mode
133
Average speed
61
AWD
134
B
Battery
187, 195
replacing
197
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Service 184
Service key
110
Service reminder
47
SERVICE REQUIRED
51
SERVICE URGENT
51
Shiftlock
2, 125
Side marker light, changing
202
Snow chains
170
Snow tires
170
Speedometer
46
Sport mode
133
Stability systems
139
Stability Traction Control (STC)
139
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)
110
Starting the car
125
STC
52, 139
Steel grid
104
Steering wheel lock
126
Stone chips, touching up
182
STOP ENGINE
51
Studded tires
170
Subwoofer
removing from cargo area
173
volume control
229
Subwoofer, removing
173
Sun visor
71
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - warning
light
47
Suspension
220
T
Tachometer
46
Temperature control
77
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