2007 VOLVO XC70 suspension

2007 Volvo XC70
Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for wheel chock\
ing.
l When starting on a hill, put the gear selector in (D)rive before releasing the parking brake.
l If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trai\
ler, make sure the gear you select
does not put too much strain on the engine (using too high a gear).
l The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may be rated for trailers heavier tha\
n the vehicle is designed to
tow. Please adhere to Volvo's recommended trailer weights.
Leveling
If your vehicle is equipped with automatic leveling, the rear suspension\
always retains the correct ride
height regardless of the load. When the vehicle is stationary, the rear \
suspension lowers, which is
normal.
pg. 147 Starting and driving
Detachable trailer hitch
A. Ball holder
B. Locking bolt
C. Safety wire attachment
D. Hitch assembly
E. Cotter pin
Installing the ball holder
- If necessary, remove the cotter pin from the locking bolt and slide th\
e locking bolt out of the hitch
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pg. 170 Wheels and tires
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
Snow chains
Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions:
l Snow chains should be installed on front wheels only. Use only Volvo app\
roved snow chains.
l If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires and wheels are installed and\
are of a size different than the
original tires and wheels, chains in some cases CANNOT be used. Sufficie\
nt clearances between chains
and brakes, suspension and body components must be maintained.
l Some strap-on type chains will interfere with brake components and there\
fore CANNOT be used.
l All Wheel Drive models: Snow chains should only be installed on the fron\
t wheels. Only chains
adapted for AWD models should be used.
Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow chain information.
CAUTION!
- Check local regulations regarding the use of snow chains before instal\
ling. Always follow the chain
manufacturer's installation instructions carefully. Install chains as ti\
ghtly as possible and retighten
periodically.
- Never exceed the chain manufacturer's specified maximum speed limit. (\
Under no circumstances
should you exceed 31 mph (50 km/h)).
- Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns when driving with snow chains.
- The handling of the vehicle can be adversely affected when driving wit\
h chains. Avoid fast or sharp
turns as well as locked wheel braking.
Snow tires, studded tires
1
Tires for winter use:
l Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with sustained per\
iods of snow or icy driving
conditions are strongly advised to fit suitable winter tires to help ret\
ain the highest degree of traction.
l It is important to install winter tires on all four wheels to help retai\
n traction during cornering,
braking, and accelerating. Failure to do so could reduce traction to an \
unsafe level or adversely affect
handling.
l Do not mix tires of different design as this could also negatively affec\
t overall tire road grip.
l Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads in warm weather. They should\
be removed when the
winter driving season has ended.
l Studded tires should be run-in 300-600 miles (500-1000 km) during whic\
h the vehicle should be
driven as smoothly as possible to give the studs the opportunity to seat\
properly in the tires. The tires
should have the same rotational direction throughout their entire lifeti\
me.
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VOLVO XC70
Specifications

pg. 211 Specifications
Label information
212
Dimensions and weights
214
Capacities
216
Engine oil
217
Fluids and cooling system
218
Three way catalytic
converter
219
Suspension
220
Electrical system
221
Engine specifications
223
Volvo programs
224
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 212 Specifications
Label information
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power or other unusual operating conditions, such as engine overheating \
or backfiring. A properly tuned
engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the three-way cata\
lytic converter.
l Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials, such as grass or le\
aves, which can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite u\
nder certain wind and weather
conditions.
l Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one minute), or an intermitte\
ntly firing or flooded engine can
cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
l Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the\
Electronic Control
Module, or the vehicle may be illegal and can cause three-way catalytic \
converter or exhaust system
overheating. This includes:
- Altering fuel injection setting or components.
- Altering emission system components or location or removing components\
.
- Repeated use of leaded fuel.
NOTE: Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic convert\
ers.
pg. 220 Specifications
Suspension
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double \
link arms and track rods.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms\
linked to the support frame.
Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
pg. 221 Specifications
Electrical system
Bulbs
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Defroster 77
Detachable trailer hitch
147
Door mirror defroster
60
Driver distraction
6
DSTC
52
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC)
52
E
Economical driving
127
Electric socket
52
Electrically operated moonroof
70
Emission inspection
186
Engine - starting
125
Engine compartment
189
Engine oil
190, 217
Engine specifications
223
F
Federal Clean Air Act
184
FIX NEXT SERVICE
51
Fluids
218
Fog light
48
Front fog light, changing
202
Front park assist
153
Front seat - backrest
85
Front seats
86
Front suspension
220
Fuel
120
Fuel filler cap
2, 124
Fuel filler door
2, 123
Fuel gauge
46
Fuel tank, capacity
216
Fuses
205
G
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Permissible axle weight 167
Polishing
179
Power moonroof
70
Power seats
86
Power steering fluid
193
Power steering, speed sensitive
128
Power windows
65
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
144
R
Radiator
189
Radio
229
Rain sensor - windshield wipers
58
Rear park assist
153
Rear suspension
220
Rear window defroster
60
Recirculation
78
REDUCE SPEED
51
Refrigerant (A/C system)
74
Refueling
123
Reporting safety defects
Canada
11
USA
10
Roadholding
127
Roof racks (load carriers)
148 - 150
Run flat tires
164
S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada
11
USA
10
Seats, front
86
SEE MANUAL
51
Self supporting run flat tires
164
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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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