2013 VOLVO XC70 towing

07 During your trip
Emergency towing
07
290* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Having the vehicle towed by a tow
truck
Call for professional help from an authorized
towing company.Volvo recommends the use of
flat bed equipment.
CAUTION
•The vehicle should always be towed in
the forward direction.
•Vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD)*
that are being towed with the front
wheels off the ground should not be
towed at a speed above approx. 45 mph
(70 km/h) and should not be towed far-
ther than 30 miles (50 km).
•If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelet must not be
used to pull the vehicle up onto the flat
bed or to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.

08 Wheels and tires
Vehicle loading
08
303 Loads
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maxi-
mum return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-
tion placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tank
of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional equip-
ment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, including
cargo and optional equipment. When towing,
trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargo
weight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to
the section "Towing a trailer" on page 285.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be
carried by a single axle (front or rear). These
numbers are shown on the Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label. The total load on each axle must
never exceed its maximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-
gers.
NOTE
•The location of the various labels in your
vehicle can be found on page 358.
•A table listing important weight limits for
your vehicle can be found on page
361.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-
cle's placard.2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
XXX pounds.
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 manual1 to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
1See page 285.

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System
08
311
7. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest
12-volt socket in the vehicle.
NOTE
Be sure that none of the other 12-volt sock-
ets is being used while the compressor is in
operation.
8. Start the vehicle’s engine.
WARNING
The vehicle´s engine should be running
when the tire sealing system is used to avoid
battery drain. Therefore, be sure the vehicle
is parked in a well ventilated place, or out-
doors, before using the system.
9. Start the tire sealing system’s compressor
by pressing the on/off switch to position I.
WARNING
•Never stand next to the tire being inflated
when the compressor is in operation.
•If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire,
switch off the compressor immediately.
•If there is visible damage to the sidewall
or the rim, the tire cannot be repaired.
The vehicle should not be driven if this
occurs. Contact a towing service or
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance if
applicable.
NOTE
The air pressure gauge will temporarily
show an increase in pressure to approxi-
mately 88 psi (6 bar) while the sealing com-
pound is being pumped into the tire. The
pressure should return to a normal level
after approximately 30 seconds.
10. Within seven minutes, inflate the tire to
between 22—44 psi (1.8—3.0 bar). Switch
off the compressor briefly to get a clear
reading from the pressure gauge.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for
more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid
overheating.
WARNING
If the pressure remains below 22 psi
(1.8 bar) after approximately seven minutes,
turn off the compressor. In this case, the
hole is too large to be sealed and the vehicle
should not be driven.
11. Switch off the compressor and disconnect
the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket.
12. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation
valve and reinstall the valve cap.
13. Immediately drive the vehicle for approxi-
mately 2 miles (3 km) at a maximum speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h) to distribute the seal-
ing compound in the tire.

08 Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel
08
314* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Removing a wheel
G017464
Location of jack and tools
Spare wheelThe spare wheel is only intended for temporary
use. Replace it with a normal wheel as soon as
possible. The car's handling may be altered by
the use of the spare wheel. The correct tire
pressure for the spare wheel is stated in the tire
pressure table on page 299 and in the tire infla-
tion placard on the driver's side door jamb at
the rear of the driver's door opening.
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.
CAUTION
The vehicle must never be driven with more
than one temporary spare wheel.
The spare wheel is located in the spare wheel
well with the rim side down. There are two foam
blocks, one under the spare wheel and one
over/inside. The upper one contains all tools.
The same bolt runs through to secure the spare
wheel and the foam blocks.
Taking out the spare wheel1. Open the floor hatch.
2. Undo the retaining bolt.
3. Lift out the foam block.
4. Lift out the spare wheel.
The other two blocks can remain in the spare
wheel well.
After useThe foam block and spare wheel must be
replaced in the reverse order. Note the arrow
on the upper foam block. It should point for-
ward.
NOTE
If the floor hatch is not completely closed,
the private locking feature (see page 62) will
not function.
Changing a wheel1. Apply the parking brake and put the gear
selector in P.
2. Take out the jack*, lug wrench*, the towing
eyelet and the wheel cover removal tool*
stowed under the floor of the trunk.
3. Remove the wheel cover (where applica-
ble) using the removal tool or remove the
wheel cover by hand.
4. Block the wheels that are on the ground
with wooden blocks or large stones.

08 Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel
08
315
Lug wrench and towing eyelet
5. Screw the towing eyelet into the lug
wrench as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
The towing eyelet must be screwed into the
lug wrench as far as possible.
6. With the vehicle still on the ground, use the
lug wrench/towing eyelet to loosen the
wheel nuts ½ – 1 turn by exerting down-
ward (counterclockwise) pressure.
Jack attachment points
7. There are two jack attachment points on
each side of the vehicle. Position the jack
correctly in the attachment (see the illus-
tration) and crank while simultaneously
guiding the base of the jack to the ground.
The base of the jack must be flat on a level,
firm, non-slippery surface. Before raising
the vehicle, check that the jack is still cor-
rectly positioned in the attachment.
8. Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be
changed is lifted off the ground.
9. Unscrew the wheel nuts completely and
remove the wheel.

11 Index
11
372
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting....................................... 98, 99
Door mirrors............................................. 105
Driver alert............................................... 166
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 268
Driving in cold weather............................ 270
Driving through water..............................269
E
ECC.........................................198, 200, 201
Economical driving.................................. 268
Electric parking brake.............................. 124
Electronic Climate Control.......198, 200, 201
air distribution table............................ 202
Interior Air Quality System.................. 201
ventilated seats................................... 198
Emergency locking retractor...................... 37
Emergency starting.................................. 116
Emergency towing................................... 288
Emission inspection readiness................ 323Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 362
starting................................................ 113
switching off....................................... 116
Engine compartment overview................325
Engine oil................................................. 363
checking............................................. 326
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
volumes.............................................. 364
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 115
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 278
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 322
Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 308
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 353
placing correctly................................. 113
Floor rails................................................. 278
Fluid specifications.................................. 364Fog lights
front, changing bulbs.......................... 334
front/rear......................................... 96, 97
Four C (active chassis system)................206
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front fog lights........................................... 96
changing bulbs................................... 334
Front park assist.............................. 172, 174
Front seats...........................................84, 86
heated................................................. 198
Fuel filler cap........................................... 274
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 273
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77
Fuel requirements............................ 271, 272
Fuel tank volume.....................................364
Fuses............................... 342, 343, 346, 349
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 110
Gasoline requirements............................. 272

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377
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 78
Symbols, overview................................... 366
T
Tailgate
driving with it open.............................268
locking/unlocking.................................. 67
power operated.................................. 276
wiper/washer...................................... 101
Tailgate wipers......................................... 338
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 334
Temporary spare tire............................... 307
Three-way catalytic converter................. 274
Tire designations.....................................300
Tire inflation pressure..............................299
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....317, 318
indicator light........................................ 77
Tires.........................................................294
age...................................................... 294
changing from summer to winter........ 295
glossary of terms................................ 302
improving economy............................ 295
inflation pressure................................ 297inflation pressure table.......................299
load ratings......................................... 298
rotation............................................... 294
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 319
snow...................................................306
spare................................................... 307
specifications...................................... 298
speed ratings...................................... 298
storing................................................. 296
studded............................................... 306
tire pressure monitoring system......... 317
tire sealing system.............................. 308
tread wear indicator............................ 295
uniform tire quality grading................. 305
Tire sealing system.................................. 308
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 47
Touching up paint.................................... 353
Towing a trailer................................285, 286
trailer hitch.......................................... 286
Towing the vehicle................................... 288
Traction control........................................ 132
Trailer towing...................................285, 286
trailer hitch.......................................... 286Transmission
general description.....................118, 119
oil........................................................ 364
shiftlock override................................ 120
Tread wear indicator................................ 295
Trip computer.......................................... 204
Trip odometers.......................................... 80
Trips, long distance................................. 270
Tunnel detection........................................ 95
Turn signals............................................... 97
changing bulbs................................... 333
indicator lights...................................... 77
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 48
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................305
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 67
Unlocking the vehicle..........................57, 66
Upholstery care....................................... 351