2009 VOLVO V70 trailer

06 Maintenance and specificationsWheels and tires
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4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750
(5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual
1 to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
WARNING
•
Exceeding the permissible axle weight,
gross vehicle weight, or any other
weight rating limits can cause tire over-
heating resulting in permanent defor-
mation or catastrophic failure.
•
Do not use replacement tires with lower
load carrying capacities than the tires
that were original equipment on the
vehicle because this will lower the vehi-
cle's GVW rating. Replacement tires
with a higher limit than the originals do
not increase the vehicle's GVW rating
limitations.
Uniform Tire Quality GradingALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST
CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE
GRADES
Quality grades can be found, where appli-
cable, on the tire sidewall between the tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEARThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire gra-
ded 150 would wear one and one half (1 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and many depart signifi-
cantly from the norm due to variation in driving
habits, maintenance practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.TRACTIONThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C, as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-
faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance. The trac-
tion grade assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and is
not a measure of cornering (turning) traction.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on braking (straight-ahead) traction
tests and is not a measure of cornering
(turning) traction.
1See "Introduction" on page 210.

06 Maintenance and specificationsSpecifications
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Category
USA
Canada
Max. trailer weights
Without brakes: 1650 lbs
With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 2,000 lbs
With brakes, 2” ball: 3,300 lbs
Without brakes: 750 kg
With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 900 kg
With brakes, 2” ball: 1500 kg
Max. tongue weight
165 lbs
75 kg
Engine specificationsSpecification/Model
3.2 6-cyl.
3.0T
A
Engine designation
B6324S
B6304T2
Output (kW/rps)
175/103
210/93
Output (hp/rpm)
235/6200
281/5600
Torque (Nm/rps)
320/53
400/25 – 80
Torque (ft. lbs./rpm)
236/3200
295/1500 – 4800
No. of cylinders
6
6
Bore (in/mm)
3.31/84
3.23/82
Stroke (in/mm)
3.78/96
3.67/93.2
Displacement
3.19 liters (194.8 cu. in.)
2.95 liters (175 cu. in.)
Compression ratio
10.8:1
9.3:1
AThis engine may not be available on all markets

06 Maintenance and specifications
Specifications
06``273 Engine oil
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC
specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.
Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel
economy, engine performance, or engine pro-
tection.
Volvo recommends Castrol.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or
synthetic oils may provide superior fuel econ-
omy and engine protection. Consult your Volvo
retailer for recommendations on premium or
synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance services.
This oil is only used at customer request, at
additional charge. Please consult your Volvo
retailer.Oil viscosity (stable ambient
temperatures)
Operation in hot climatesWhen temperatures exceed 104 °F (40 °C) in
your area, Volvo recommends, for the protec-
tion of your engine, that you use a heavierweight oil, such as such as SAE 5W-40 or
0W-40. See the viscosity chart.
G023491
Viscosity tableOperation in temperate climatesIncorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life.
Under normal use when temperatures do not
exceed 104 °F (40 °C), SAE 5W-30 will provide
good fuel economy and engine protection. See
the viscosity chart.Extreme engine operationSynthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40
and complying with oil quality requirements are
recommended for driving in areas of sustained
temperature extremes (hot or cold), when tow-ing a trailer over long distances, and for pro-
longed driving in mountainous areas.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
symbol
G022917
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into
three parts:•
The upper section describes the oil's per-
formance level.
•
The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
•
The lower section indicates whether the oil
has demonstrated energy-conserving
properties in a standard test in comparison
to a reference oil.

07 Index
07
283
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................32
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 52
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 207
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 84
horn....................................................... 84
keypad.................................. 84, 120, 131
Stone chips, touching up......................... 264
Storage spaces........................................ 188
Studded tires........................................... 253
Sunroof (moonroof).............................. 98, 99
Supplemental restraint system.................. 18
warning light......................................... 74TTailgate
driving with it open.............................194
power operated.................................. 202
wiper/washer........................................ 92
Tailgate wipers......................................... 232
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 228Telephone (cellular), hands-free connec-
tion (Cell phone, hands-free connection). 143
Temporary spare tire...............................254
Three-way catalytic converter................. 200
Tire designations.....................................249
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....259, 260
indicator light........................................ 73
Tires
age...................................................... 245
changing from summer to winter........ 254
glossary of terms................................ 250
improving economy............................ 245
inflation pressure........................ 246, 247
inflation pressure tables.............248, 249
snow...................................................253
spare................................................... 254
specifications...................................... 247
storing................................................. 244
studded............................................... 253
tire pressure monitoring system......... 259
uniform tire quality grading................. 252
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 43
Touching up paint.................................... 264
Towing a trailer................................210, 211
trailer hitch.......................................... 211Towing the vehicle........................... 212, 213
Traction control........................................ 155
Trailer towing...................................210, 211
trailer hitch.......................................... 211
Transmission
general description..................... 107, 108
oil........................................................ 274
shiftlock override................................ 108
Tread wear indicator................................ 244
Trip computer.......................................... 152
Trip odometers.......................................... 76
Trips, long distance................................. 195
Turn signals
changing bulbs................................... 227
indicator lights................................73, 88
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 45
UUniform Tire Quality Grading................... 252
Unlocking the vehicle................................. 54
Upholstery care....................................... 263