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This function is designed to help reduce the risk of accidents in situations where the vehicle leaves its lane and there is
a risk of driving off the road or into the opposite lane.
LDW consists of a camera that monitors the lane's side marker lines. The driver is alerted by an audible signal if the
vehicle crosses a side marker line or the road's center dividing line.
Operation and function
LDW can be switched on or off by pressing the button on the center console. A light in the button illuminates when the
function is on.
The trip computer display shows Lane Depart Warn Unavailable when the function is in standby mode.
When LDW is in standby mode, the function is activated automatically after the camera has monitored the road's side
marker lines and the vehicle's speed exceeds 40 mph (65 km/h). Lane Depart Warn Available will be displayed.
If the camera can no longer monitor the road's side marker lines, or if the vehicle's speed falls below 37 mph (60
km/h), LDW will return to standby mode and Lane Depart Warn Unavailable will be displayed.
If the vehicle unexpectedly crosses the lane's left or right side marker lines, the driver will be alerted by an audible
signal.
No warning signal will be given in the following situations:
The turn signal is being used
The driver's foot is on the brake pedal1
The throttle pedal is pressed quickly
If the steering wheel is moved quickly
In sharp turns that cause the vehicle's body to sway.
The camera also has certain limitations. See page 170
for information.
WARNING
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Remove snow tires when threat of snow or ice has ended.
Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increase air resistance and also fuel consumption.
At highway driving speeds, fuel consumption will be lower with the air conditioning on and the windows closed
than with the air conditioning off and the windows open.
Using the onboard trip computer's fuel consumption modes can help you learn how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are:
Dirty air cleaner
Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
Dragging brakes
Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard maintenance intervals.
WARNING
Driving with the tailgate open: Driving with the tailgate open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases entering the
passenger compartment. If the tailgate must be kept open for any reason, proceed as follows:
Close the windows
Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and side windows and the blower control to its
highest setting.
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 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 in the cargo
area, the less the tendency to understeer.
Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check that the tires are inflated to
the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. See the "Tire pressure" section. Loads should be distributed
so that capacity weight
193 05 During your trip
Driving recommendations
or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded.
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 flowing 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 water.
WARNING
After driving through water, press lightly on the brake pedal to ensure that the brakes are functioning normally.
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Trip computer149
Trip odometers78
Trips, long distance193
Turn signals93
changing bulbs231
indicator lights76
Two-stage booster cushion 45
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading258
Unlocking the tailgate55
Unlocking the vehicle54
Upholstery care267
V
Vanity mirror188
changing bulbs234
Vehicle dimensions
V70 272
XC70273
Vehicle event data 6, 220
Vehicle loading202, 256
roof loads211
Vehicle maintenance 220
performed by the owner221
Vehicle weights 274
Ventilated seats131
Volvo and the environment9
Volvo Inflatable Curtain27
Volvo maintenance220
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance281
Volvo programs281
W
Warning flashers, hazard92
Warning lights74-77
Warning symbol78
Warning system, collision168-170
Warnings, general7
Warranties220
Washer fluid236, 279
Washers
headlight 97
windshield96
Water, driving through 193
Waxing the vehicle267
Weights274
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