2011 VOLVO XC70 dimensions

03 Your driving environment
Wipers and washers
03
96* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Tailgate wiper and reverse gearIf the windshield wipers are on and the trans-
mission is put into reverse gear, the tailgate
wiper will go into intermittent wiping function
1.
This function is deactivated when a different
gear is selected.
NOTE
On vehicles with the optional rain sensor,
the tailgate wiper will be activated when
reverse is selected, if the rain sensor is acti-
vated and it is raining.
If the tailgate wiper is in the normal (continuous)
wiping mode, selecting different gears will not
affect its function.
IR-reflecting windshield*
Section of the windshield where the IR-coating is
not applied
Dimensions
A1.9 in. (47 mm)
B3.4 in. (87 mm)
An optional factory-installed infrared (IR) coa-
ting can be applied to the windshield to help
protect the cabin from the sun's heat and the
fading effect of sunlight on upholstery, panels,
etc.
Electronic equipment such as garage door
openers, electronic toll tags and similar devi-ces should not be placed on sections of the
windshield with the IR coating because this
could affect their function and limit their range.
For best performance, place the device on the
section of the windshield without the IR coating
(see the area marked in the illustration).
1Consult your Volvo retailer if you would like to have this function deactivated.

06 Wheels and tires
Temporary Spare
06
240
Spare tire
The spare tire in your vehicle1 is called a "Tem-
porary Spare".
Recommended tire pressure (see the placard
on the B-pillar or on the fuel filler door) should
be maintained irrespective of which position on
the vehicle the temporary spare tire is used on.
In the event of damage to this tire, a new one
can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the
"Temporary Spare" tire other than as a tem-
porary replacement for a punctured tire. It
must be replaced as soon as possible by a
standard tire. Road holding and handling
may be affected with the "Temporary
Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
CAUTION
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels
of different dimensions or with a spare tire
other than the one that came with the vehi-
cle. The use of different size wheels can
seriously damage your car's transmission.
1Not on models equipped with the Tire sealing system.

08 Specifications
Specifications
08
294
Dimensions
G017405
PositionDimensionin (mm)
AWheelbase110.8 (2815)
BLength190.5 (4838)
CLoad length, floor, seatback down73.9 (1878)
DLoad length, floor42.9 (1089)
EHeight63.1 (1604)
FLoad height28.5 (724)
GTrack, front63.1 (1604)

09 Index
09
307
license plate lights.............................. 269
side marker lights...............................267
specifications...................................... 270
taillight................................................ 268
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 189
Capacity weight....................................... 236
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 269
floor rails............................................. 213
hooks for securing loads............213, 214
steel grid............................................. 216
Cargo area cover..................................... 217
Cargo area net......................................... 217
Catalytic converter................................... 209
CD player/changer................................... 147
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 149
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 239
Check engine light..................................... 74
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 47Child restraint systems.............................. 38
booster cushions.................................. 44
convertible seats.................................. 42
infant seats........................................... 40
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 45
top tether anchors................................ 46
Child safety.......................................... 36, 37
booster cushions.................................. 44
child restraint systems.......................... 38
convertible seats.................................. 42
infant seats........................................... 40
Child safety locks...................................... 51
Climate system........................................ 132
air distribution............................. 129, 134
air vents.............................................. 129
Interior Air Quality System.................. 129
introduction......................................... 128
passenger compartment filter............ 128
refrigerant........................................... 128
Clock, setting............................................. 78
Cold weather driving................................ 204
Collision warning system......................... 174
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 101
Conserving electrical current................... 203
Convertible seats....................................... 42
Coolant............................................262, 299Cooling system, general information....... 203
Courtesy lighting.................................. 91, 92
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control..................................160, 161
adaptive.............................................. 162
Curb weight............................................. 236
Current, conserving................................. 203
D
Defroster.................................................. 132
Detachable key blade..........................58, 61
Dimensions
XC70................................................... 294
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting....................................... 91, 92
Door mirrors............................................... 99
Driver alert............................................... 180
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 202
Driving in cold weather............................ 204
Driving through water..............................203

09 Index
09
313
Trip odometers.......................................... 78
Trips, long distance................................. 204
Turn signals............................................... 91
changing bulbs................................... 267
indicator lights...................................... 75
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 48
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................238
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 66
Unlocking the vehicle..........................56, 65
Upholstery care....................................... 286
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 198
changing bulbs................................... 269
Vehicle dimensions
XC70................................................... 294
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 11
Vehicle loading................................211, 236
roof loads............................................ 215Vehicle maintenance................................ 256
performed by the owner.....................257
Vehicle weights........................................ 295
Ventilated seats....................................... 130
Volvo and the environment........................ 12
Volvo maintenance.................................. 256
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 304
Volvo programs.......................................304
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 90
Warning lights.......................... 73, 74, 75, 76
Warning symbol......................................... 77
Warning system, collision........................ 174
Warranties................................................ 256
Washer fluid..................................... 272, 299
Washers
headlight............................................... 95
windshield............................................. 94
Water, driving through............................. 203
Waxing..................................................... 285
Weights.................................................... 295Wheels.....................................................226
changing..................................... 247, 248
storing................................................. 227
Whiplash Protection System..................... 33
Windows
power.................................................... 97
Windshield
IR coating............................................. 96
rain sensor............................................ 94
washers................................................ 95
wipers/washers..................................... 94
Windshield washer fluid................... 272, 299
Windshield wipers.................................... 271
Wiper blades
replacing tailgate wiper...................... 272
replacing windshield wipers............... 271