2010 VOLVO V70/XC70 tailgate

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Introduction
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is
determined by factors such as the number of
passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight
of any accessories that may be installed, etc.
To increase loading space, the rear seat backr-
ests can be folded down, See page 81.
When loading the cargo area, keep the follow-
ing in mind:
•Load objects in the cargo area against the
backrest whenever possible.
•Unstable loads can be secured to the load
anchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-
ings to help keep them from shifting.
•Stop the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading or unloading long
objects. The gear selector can be knocked
out of position by long loads, which could
set the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
•Stop the engine, put the gear selector in
P, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
•The vehicle's driving characteristics
may change depending on the weight
and distribution of the load.
•A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces a
force of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in a
headon collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
•The cargo area and rear seat should not
be loaded to a level higher than 2 in.
(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear
side windows. Objects placed higher
than this level could impede the func-
tion of the Volvo Inflatable Curtain.
Power tailgate
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Power tailgate closing button
Automatic openingThe power tailgate can be opened automati-
cally in the three ways:
•By pressing and holding the but-
ton on the lighting panel until the tailgate
begins to open.
•By pressing and holding the button
on the remote key until the tailgate begins
to open.
•By pulling the outer handle on the tailgate.
The taillights illuminate automatically when the
automatic open function is used.

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CAUTION
Be sure that there is adequate space above
and behind the vehicle before opening the
tailgate automatically.
NOTE
If the tailgate has been opened and closed
continuously for more than 90 seconds, the
automatic function will be deactivated to
avoid overloading the electrical system. The
automatic function can be used again after
approximately 10 minutes.
Automatic closingThe power tailgate can be closed by pressing
the
button on the tailgate (see the illus-
tration) or by pressing it down.
NOTE
If the tailgate is pressed down e.g., by the
weight of snow or strong wind, it will close
automatically.
WARNING
Be sure that no one is near the tailgate when
it is opened or closed automatically. The
tailgate should never be obstructed in any
way when it is operated.
Interrupting automatic opening/closingAutomatic opening or closing the tailgate can
be interrupted in four ways:
•By pressing the button on the
lighting panel.
•By pressing the button on the
remote key for several seconds.
•By pressing the button on the lower edge
of the tailgate.
•By pulling the outer handle on the tailgate
a second time.
If one of these actions is taken:
•While the tailgate is being opened, the
electrical function will be switched off and
the tailgate will be released from the elec-
trical system.
•While the tailgate is being closed, it will
return to the fully open position.
Pinch protectionIf the tailgate is obstructed while it is being
operated, the pinch protection function is acti-
vated.
•If the tailgate is being opened, the electri-
cal function will be switched off and the
tailgate will be released from the electrical
system.
•If the tailgate is being closed, it will move
in the opposite direction.
Operating the tailgate manuallyThe power tailgate can be disconnected from
the vehicle’s electrical system by quickly pull-
ing the outer handle twice. The tailgate can
then be opened/closed manually.
Load anchoring eyelets
The load anchoring eyelets on both sides of the
vehicle are used to fasten straps, etc., to help
anchor items in the cargo area.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.203
Press the hook down lightly and move the
it to an opening in the rail.
Pull the hook straight up.
Replace a hook in the rail in the reverse order.
NOTE
In order to return a removed hook into a rail,
it must be press down lightly.
Reinserting a hook
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Upper illustration: hooks correctly installed, Lower
illustration: hooks incorrectly installed
It is important to insert the hooks correctly in
the rails. The hooks' openings should point
away from each other.
•The opening on the hook closest to the rear
seat backrest should point toward the
backrest.
•The opening on the hook closest to the
tailgate should point toward the tailgate.
WARNING
The hooks must be installed correctly in the
rail. Incorrectly installed hooks will be folded
down by the strap, allowing them to move.
The load will then no longer be securely
anchored.
Straps for securing loads
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Securing loads
Wrapping straps a full turn around the hooks
helps keep them in place.
NOTE
The straps should preferably be approxi-
mately 1 in. (25 mm) in width.
Grocery bag holder*
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Grocery bag holder under the floor of the cargo
area
The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags
in place.
1. Open the hatch in the floor of the cargo
area.
2. Secure the shopping bags with the strap.

06 Maintenance and specifications
Wiper blades and washer fluid
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Replacing the tailgate wiper blade
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1. Fold the wiper arm outward.
2. Grasp the inner section of wiper blade (at
the arrow).
3. Pull out the blade to release it from the
wiper arm.
4. Press the new wiper blade into place and
check that it seats securely.
5. Fold the wiper arm back toward the tailgate
window.
Filling washer fluid
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Location of the washer fluid reservoir
The windshield and headlight washers share a
common reservoir.
The washer fluid reservoir is located on the
driver's side of the engine compartment. Dur-
ing cold weather, the reservoir should be filled
with windshield washer solvent containing
antifreeze. For capacities, see page 277.

06 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.239
FunctionA
Overhead courtesy lighting,
Control panel driver's door/
Power passenger seat*7.5
Information display5
Power driver's seat*5
Tailgate wiper15
Remote key receiver, Alarm
sensors5
Fuel pump20
Electric steering column lock20
–
Lock, tank/tailgate10
Alarm siren. ECC5
START/STOP ENGINE button5
Brake light switch5

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Fuses
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240* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Cargo area
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Located behind the upholstery on the left side of the cargo area
Positions
Module A (black). Func-
tionA
Switches in driver's door25
Switches in passenger's door25
Switches in rear door, driver's
side25
Switches in rear door, pas-
senger's side25
Module A (black). Func-
tionA
–
12-V socket in cargo area,
cooler*15
Rear window defroster30
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Trailer socket 2*15
Module A (black). Func-
tionA
Power driver's seat*25
Trailer socket 1*40
Power tailgate*30

07 Index
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284
Low fuel level warning light........................ 73
Low oil pressure warning light................... 74
M
Main instrument panel............................. 122
Maintenance............................................ 214
hoisting the vehicle............................. 215
performed by the owner.....................215
Malfunction indicator light......................... 72
Menu system........................................... 120
overview.............................................. 120
Messages in the instrument panel........... 122
Mirrors
defroster............................................... 97
power door........................................... 96
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 97
retractable............................................. 96
vanity.................................................. 189
Moonroof................................................... 98
Motor oil
checking............................................. 218
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 206
O
Occupant safety........................................ 14
Occupant weight sensor...................... 24, 25
Octane recommendations.......................197
Odometer, trip........................................... 76
Oil
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 279
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 89
Overheating, engine................................... 74
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 199
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 266
Park assist.......................................180, 182Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 114
warning light......................................... 74
Parking lights............................................. 86
changing bulbs................................... 225
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 55
Polishing.................................................. 264
Power front seat
with keyless drive................................. 80
Power mirrors............................................ 96
defroster............................................... 97
Power moonroof........................................ 98
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 221
speed-dependent............................... 156
Power steering fluid................................. 277
Power tailgate.......................................... 200
Power windows......................................... 94
laminated glass..................................... 95
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 18
Private locking........................................... 59
PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING..................................... 11, 105, 233, 278

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286
Spin control............................................. 154
SRS............................................................ 19
Stability system....................................... 154
indicator light........................................ 73
Starting the engine..................................103
with keyless drive...............................103
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................33
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..................52, 53
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 205
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 84
horn....................................................... 84
keypad.................................. 84, 120, 131
Stone chips, touching up......................... 266
Storage spaces........................................ 187
Studded tires........................................... 251
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 98
Supplemental restraint system.................. 19
warning light......................................... 74T
Tailgate
driving with it open.............................192
power operated.................................. 200
wiper/washer........................................ 92
Tailgate wipers......................................... 230
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 226
Temporary spare tire............................... 252
Three-way catalytic converter................. 199
Tire designations.....................................248
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....260, 261
indicator light........................................ 73
Tires.........................................................242
age...................................................... 242
changing from summer to winter........ 243
glossary of terms................................ 249
improving economy............................ 242
inflation pressure........................244, 245
inflation pressure tables..................... 247
rotation............................................... 243
snow...................................................251
spare................................................... 252
specifications...................................... 246
storing................................................. 243
studded............................................... 251tire pressure monitoring system......... 260
tread wear indicator............................ 244
uniform tire quality grading................. 251
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 44
Touching up paint.................................... 266
Towing a trailer................................208, 209
trailer hitch.......................................... 209
Towing the vehicle........................... 210, 211
Traction control........................................ 154
Trailer towing...................................208, 209
trailer hitch.......................................... 209
Transmission
general description.....................107, 108
oil........................................................ 277
shiftlock override................................ 108
Tread wear indicator................................ 244
Trip computer.......................................... 151
Trip odometers.......................................... 76
Trips, long distance................................. 194
Turn signals............................................... 88
changing bulbs................................... 225
indicator lights...................................... 73
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 46