2012 VOLVO XC70 engine

Contents
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.5
03
03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls.......................... 74
Ignition modes.......................................... 82
Seats......................................................... 84
Steering wheel.......................................... 90
Lighting..................................................... 92
Wipers and washers................................. 98
Power windows....................................... 101
Mirrors..................................................... 103
Compass*............................................... 105
Power moonroof* ................................... 106
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System*.... 108
Starting the engine.................................. 111
Transmission...........................................115
Brakes..................................................... 118
Parking brake.......................................... 121
Hill Descent Control (HDC)*....................124
04
04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Volvo Sensus.......................................... 128
Menus and messages............................. 129
The MY CAR menus...............................131
Climate system....................................... 137
Trip computer......................................... 146
Stability system....................................... 148
Active chassis system–Four C*............... 150
Cruise control.......................................... 151
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*.............. 153
Distance Alert* ....................................... 163
City Safety™ .......................................... 166
Collision warning with Full Auto-brake and
Pedestrian Detection*............................. 171
Driver Alert System* ............................... 179
Park assist*............................................. 185
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)* ............ 189
Blind Spot Information System*.............. 193
Passenger compartment convenience. . . 197
05
05 Infotainment
Introduction............................................. 204
Getting started ....................................... 206
General infotainment functions .............. 211
Radio....................................................... 214
Media player........................................... 223
AUX/USB sockets................................... 227
Bluetooth
Ÿ media ................................... 230
Bluetooth® hands-free connection ........ 233
Cell phone voice control......................... 241
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* .............245
Remote control*...................................... 254
Infotainment system menus ................... 256

Contents
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06
06 During your trip
Driving recommendations....................... 262
Refueling................................................. 266
Loading................................................... 271
Cargo area ............................................. 276
Towing a trailer....................................... 280
Emergency towing.................................. 283
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07 Wheels and tires
General information ...............................288
Tire inflation............................................. 291
Inflation pressure ...................................293
Tire designations .................................... 294
Glossary of tire terminology ................... 296
Vehicle loading ....................................... 297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................. 299
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires . 300
Temporary Spare ................................... 301
Tire Sealing System................................ 302
Changing a wheel ..................................308
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 311
08
08 Maintenance and
specifications
Volvo maintenance.................................. 316
Maintaining your car............................... 317
Hood and engine compartment.............. 319
Engine oil................................................ 320
Fluids...................................................... 322
Replacing bulbs...................................... 324
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 331
Battery..................................................... 333
Fuses...................................................... 336
Vehicle care............................................. 344

Introduction
Important information
10
Bullet listsBullets are used to differentiate a number of
components/functions/points of information
that can be listed in random order.
For example:
•Coolant
•Engine oil
Continued
 This symbol can be found at the lower right
corner of an odd-numbered (right-hand) page
to indicate that the current topic is continued
on the following page.
Options and accessoriesOptional or accessory equipment described in
this manual is indicated by an asterisk.
Optional or accessory equipment may not be
available in all countries or markets. Please
note that some vehicles may be equipped dif-
ferently, depending on special legal require-
ments.
Contact your Volvo retailer for additional infor-
mation.
NOTE
•All information, illustrations and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication.
•Volvo reserves the right to make model
changes at any time, or to change spec-
ifications or design without notice and
without incurring obligation.
•Do not export your Volvo to another
country before investigating that coun-
try's applicable safety and emission
control requirements. In some cases it
may be difficult or impossible to comply
with these requirements. Modifications
to the emission control system(s) may
render your Volvo not certifiable for
legal operation in the U.S., Canada and
other countries.
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident,
unseen damage may affect its drivability
and safety.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the state of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Certain components of this vehicle such as
air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners,
adaptive steering columns, and button cell
batteries may contain Perchlorate material.
Special handling may apply for service or
vehicle end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

Introduction
Important information
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ShiftlockWhen your vehicle is parked, the gear selector
is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the
selector from this position, the ignition must be
in mode II (see page 82) or the engine must
be running. Depress the brake pedal, press the
button on the front side of the gear selector and
move the selector from P (Park).
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)The ABS system performs a brief self-diagnos-
tic test when the engine has been started and
driver releases the brake pedal. Another auto-
matic test may be performed when the vehicle
first reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several
times and a sound may be audible from the
ABS control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler doorPress the button on the light switch panel (see
the illustration on page 268) when the vehicle
is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.
Please note that the fuel filler door will remain
unlocked until the vehicle begins to move for-
ward. An audible click will be heard when the
fuel filler door relocks.
Fuel filler capThe fuel filler door, located on the right rear
quarter panel, is connected to your vehicle's
central locking system.
Points to keep in mind
•Do not export your Volvo to another coun-
try before investigating that country's
applicable safety and exhaust emission
requirements. In some cases it may be dif-
ficult or impossible to comply with these
requirements. Modifications to the emis-
sion control system(s) may render your
Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in
the U.S., Canada and other countries.
•All information, illustrations and specifica-
tions contained in this manual are based on
the latest product information available at
the time of publication. Please note that
some vehicles may be equipped differ-
ently, depending on special legal require-
ments. Optional equipment described in
this manual may not be available in all mar-
kets.
•Volvo reserves the right to make model
changes at any time, or to change specifi-
cations or design without notice and with-
out incurring obligation.
Vehicle event data (Black box)
Your vehicle's driving and safety systems
employ computers that monitor, and share
with each other, information about your vehi-
cle's operation. One or more of these comput-
ers may store what they monitor, either during
normal vehicle operation or in a crash or near-
crash event. Stored information may be read
and used by:
•Volvo Car Corporation
•service and repair facilities
•law enforcement or government agencies
•others who may assert a legal right to
know, or who obtain your consent to know
such information.

Introduction
Environment
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Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of its cus-
tomers. As a natural part of this commitment,
we care about the environment in which we all
live. Caring for the environment means an
everyday involvement in reducing our environ-
mental impact. Volvo's environmental activities
are based on a holistic view, which means we
consider the overall environmental impact of a
product throughout its complete life cycle. In
this context, design, production, product use,
and recycling are all important considerations.
In production, Volvo has partly or completely
phased out several chemicals including CFCs,
lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; and
reduced the number of chemicals used in our
plants 50% since 1991.
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into
production a three-way catalytic converter with
a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen
sensor, in 1976. The current version of this
highly efficient system reduces emissions of
harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the
exhaust pipe by approximately 95 – 99% and
the search to eliminate the remaining emis-
sions continues. Volvo is the only automobile
manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for
the air conditioning system of all models as far
back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced elec-
tronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are
bringing us closer to our goal. In addition tocontinuous environmental refinement of con-
ventional gasoline-powered internal combus-
tion engines, Volvo is actively looking at
advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our part-
ner in the work to lessen the car's impact on
the environment. To reduce your vehicle's
environmental impact, you can:
•Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.
Tests have shown decreased fuel econ-
omy with improperly inflated tires.
•Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule in your Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet.
•Drive at a constant speed whenever pos-
sible.
•See a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician as soon as possible for inspec-
tion if the check engine (malfunction indi-
cator) light illuminates, or stays on after the
vehicle has started.
•Properly dispose of any vehicle-related
waste such as used motor oil, used batter-
ies, brake pads, etc.
•When cleaning your vehicle, please use
genuine Volvo car care products. All Volvo
car care products are formulated to be
environmentally friendly.
RecyclingAs part of Volvo’s commitment to the environ-
ment, it is essential for the vehicle to be recy-
cled in an environmentally sound way. Almost
the entire vehicle can be recycled and for that
reason, the vehicle’s final owner is requested
to contact a Volvo retailer for information about
approved and certified recycling facilities.

01 Safety
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)01

21 General information
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
As an enhancement to the three-point seat
belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS
consists of seat belt pretensioners, front air-
bags, side impact airbags, a front passenger
occupant weight sensor, and inflatable cur-
tains. All of these systems are monitored by the
SRS control module. An SRS warning light in
the instrument panel (see the illustration) illu-
minates when the ignition is in modes I, II, or
III, and will normally go out after approximately
6 seconds if no faults are detected in the sys-
tem.
Where applicable, a text message will also be
displayed when the SRS warning light illumi-
nates. If this warning symbol is not functioningproperly, the general warning symbol illumi-
nates and a text message will be displayed.
See also page 76 and page 78 for more
information about indicator and warning sym-
bols.
WARNING
•If the SRS warning light stays on after
the engine has started or if it illuminates
while you are driving, have the vehicle
inspected by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
•Never try to repair any component or
part of the SRS yourself. Any interfer-
ence in the system could cause mal-
function and serious injury. All work on
these systems should be performed by
a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood
conditions (e.g., soaked carpeting/standing
water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your
vehicle has become flood-damaged in any
way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or
insert the remote key into the ignition slot
before disconnecting the battery (see
below). This may cause airbag deployment
which could result in personal injury. Have
the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition for at least
10 minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Follow the instructions for manually
overriding the shiftlock system on page
116.

02 Locks and alarm
Private locking
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61 Tailgate compartment
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Normal locking/unlocking points
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Locking/unlocking points with private locking acti-
vated.
By utilizing the remote key with the key blade
removed, the private locking feature enables
you to block access to the glove compartmentand disconnect the tailgate from the central
locking system for e.g., valet parking or when
the vehicle is brought to the retailer for service.
With the private locking function activated:
•The vehicle's doors can be locked or
unlocked with the remote
•The engine can be started
•The glove compartment cannot be
unlocked
•The tailgate cannot be unlocked or opened
with the remote
•The rear floor hatch cannot be opened
NOTE
The floor hatch must be closed completely
before the tailgate can be closed.
Activating the private locking function
Insert the key blade in the glove compart-
ment lock.
Turn the key blade180 degrees clockwise.
Remove the key blade from the lock. A
message will appear in the instrument
panel display.
Deactivating the private locking functionTurn the key blade 180 degrees counterclock-
wise in the glove compartment lock to deacti-
vate private locking.
See page 66 for information on locking the
glove compartment normally, without activat-
ing the private locking function.

02 Locks and alarm
Keyless drive
02

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1. Press the key blade approx. 0.5 in. (1 cm)
straight up in the hole on the underside of
the keyhole cover.
> The cover will come off due to the pres-
sure exerted when the key blade is
pushed upward.
2. Insert the key blade as far as possible in the
driver's door lock. Turn the key blade to
unlock the driver's door only. This will trig-
ger the alarm. Press the remote key into the
ignition slot to turn off the alarm.
3. Press the cover back into place after the
door has been unlocked.
Locking the vehicle
Models with keyless drive have a button on the
outside door handles
The doors and the tailgate can be locked by
pressing the lock button in any of the outside
door handles.
NOTE
On keyless drive vehicles, the gear selector
must be in the Park (P) position, all doors
and the tailgate must be closed and the igni-
tion must be switched off before the vehicle
can be locked.
Keyless drive remote key and driver's
seat/door mirror memory
•When you leave the vehicle with a PCC in
your possession and lock any door, the
position of the driver's seat and door mir-
rors will be stored in the seat's memory.
•The next time a door is opened by a person
with the same PCC in his/her possession,
the driver's seat and door mirrors will auto-
matically move to the position that they
were in when the door was most recently
locked.
NOTE
If several people carrying PCCs approach
the vehicle at the same time, the driver's
seat and door mirrors will assume the posi-
tions they were in for the person who opens
the driver's door.
See also page 85 for information on adjusting
and storing the seat's position in the seat mem-
ory.
Keyless drive information messagesIf all of the PCCs are removed from the vehicle
while the engine is running or if the ignition is
in mode II (see page 82) and all of the doors
are closed, a message will appear in the instru-
ment panel display and an audible signal will
sound.
When at least one PCC has been returned to
the car, the message will be erased in the dis-
play and the audible signal will stop when:
•A door has been opened and closed
•The PCC has been inserted in the ignition
slot
•The READ button (see page 129 for the
location of this button) has been pressed.