2013 VOLVO XC70 snow chains

Contents
4* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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06 Infotainment
Introduction............................................. 214
Radio....................................................... 225
Media player........................................... 234
AUX/USB sockets................................... 238
Bluetooth
Ÿ media ................................... 241
Bluetooth® hands-free connection ........ 243
Cell phone voice control......................... 251
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)* .............255
Remote control*...................................... 264
07
07 During your trip
Driving recommendations....................... 268
Refueling................................................. 271
Loading................................................... 276
Cargo area ............................................. 281
Towing a trailer....................................... 285
Emergency towing.................................. 288
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08 Wheels and tires
General information ...............................294
Tire inflation............................................. 297
Inflation pressure ...................................299
Tire designations .................................... 300
Glossary of tire terminology ................... 302
Vehicle loading ....................................... 303
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................. 305
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires . 306
Temporary Spare ................................... 307
Tire Sealing System................................ 308
Changing a wheel ..................................314
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 317

03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
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Information symbol
The information symbol lights up and a text
message is displayed to provide the driver with
necessary information about one of the vehi-
cle's systems. The message can be erased and
the symbol can be turned off by pressing the
OK button (see page 187 for information) or
this will take place automatically after a short
time (the length of time varies, depending on
the function affected).
The information symbol may also illuminate
together with other symbols.
High beam indicator
This symbol illuminates when the high beam
headlights are on, or if the high beam flash
function is used.
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
NOTE
•Both turn signal indicators will flash
when the hazard warning flashers are
used.
•If either of these indicators flash faster
than normal, the direction indicators are
not functioning properly.
Sport mode
This symbol illuminates to indicate that the sta-
bility system's Sport mode has been activated
to help provide maximum tractive force, for
example when driving with snow chains, or
driving in deep snow or loose sand.
Warning symbols
SymbolDescription
Low oil pressure
Parking brake applied
SRS airbags
Seat belt reminder
Generator not charging
Fault in the brake system
Warning symbol
Low oil pressure
If the light comes on while driving, stop the
vehicle, stop the engine immediately, and
check the engine oil level. Add oil if necessary.If the oil level is normal and the light stays on
after restart, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
Parking brake applied
This symbol illuminates when the parking
brake is applied. This symbol flashes while the
brake is being applied and then glows steadily
when the parking brake has been set.
If the symbol continues to flash after the brake
has been set, this indicates that a fault has
been detected. See the message in the infor-
mation display.
Canadian models are equipped with this
symbol.
See page 124 for more information about
using the parking brake.
Airbags – SRS
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being
driven, or remains on for longer than approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the vehicle has been
started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions
have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pre-
tensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag,
and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s)
inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician as soon as possible.
See page 21 for more information about the
airbag system.

04 Driver support
Stability system
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132* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
system (DSTC) consists of a number of func-
tions designed to help reduce wheel spin,
counteract skidding, and to generally help
improve directional stability.
CAUTION
A pulsating sound will be audible when the
system is actively operating and is normal.
Traction control (TC)This function is designed to help reduce wheel
spin by transferring power from a drive wheel
that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the
opposite side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
TC is most active at low speeds.
This is one of DSTC's permanent functions and
cannot be switched off.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)This function helps maintain directional stabil-
ity, for example when cornering, by braking
one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows
a tendency to skid or slide laterally.This is one of DSTC's permanent functions and
cannot be switched off.
Spin control (SC)The spin control function is designed to help
prevent the drive wheels from spinning while
the vehicle is accelerating.
Trailer Stability Assist – TSA*Trailer Stability Assist helps stabilize a vehicle
that is towing a trailer when the vehicle and
trailer have begun to sway. See page 286 for
more information.
This system is automatically deactivated if the
driver selects Sport mode.
Operation
Sport modeThe stability system is always activated and
cannot be switched off.
However, the driver can select Sport mode,
which offers more active driving characteris-
tics. In this mode, the engine management sys-
tem monitors movement of the accelerator
pedal and steering wheel for sportier driving byallowing more lateral movement of the rear
wheels before DSTC is activated.
Under certain circumstances, such as when
driving with snow chains, or driving in deep
snow or loose sand, it may be advisable to
temporarily use Sport mode for maximum
tractive force.
If the driver releases pressure on the acceler-
ator pedal, DSTC will also activate to help sta-
bilize the vehicle.
To switch to Sport mode:
1.
Press the My Car button in the center con-
sole control panel and select My XC70
DSTC in the menu.
2. Unselect the symbol and leave the menu
by pressing EXIT.
>
This puts DSTC in Sport mode.
Sport mode remains active until the driver
switches it off in the menu or until the engine is
switched off. DSTC will return to normal mode
when the engine is restarted.

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General information .............................................................................. 294
Tire inflation........................................................................................... 297
Inflation pressure ................................................................................. 299
Tire designations .................................................................................. 300
Glossary of tire terminology ................................................................. 302
Vehicle loading ..................................................................................... 303
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................................... 305
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires ............................................... 306
Temporary Spare ................................................................................. 307
Tire Sealing System.............................................................................. 308
Changing a wheel ................................................................................ 314
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).............................................317

08 Wheels and tires
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
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Winter driving conditions
Snow chainsSnow chains can be used on your Volvo with
the following restrictions:
•Snow chains should be installed on front
wheels only. Use only Volvo approved
snow chains.
•If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires
and wheels are installed and are of a size
different than the original tires and wheels,
chains in some cases CANNOT be used.
Sufficient clearances between chains and
brakes, suspension and body components
must be maintained.
•Some strap-on type chains will interfere
with brake components and therefore
CANNOT be used.
•All Wheel Drive models: Snow chains
should only be installed on the front
wheels.
•Certain size tires may not allow the assem-
bly of snow chains/traction devices.
Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow
chain information.
CAUTION
•Check local regulations regarding the
use of snow chains before installing.
•Use single-sided snow chains only.
•Always follow the chain manufacturer's
installation instructions carefully. Install
chains as tightly as possible and
retighten periodically.
•Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
specified maximum speed limit. (Under
no circumstances should you exceed
31 mph (50 km/h).
•Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
when driving with snow chains.
•The handling of the vehicle can be
adversely affected when driving with
chains. Avoid fast or sharp turns as well
as locked wheel braking.
Snow tires, studded tires1
Tires for winter use:
•Owners who live in or regularly commute
through areas with sustained periods of
snow or icy driving conditions are strongly
advised to fit suitable winter tires to help
retain the highest degree of traction.
•It is important to install winter tires on all
four wheels to help retain traction duringcornering, braking, and accelerating. Fail-
ure to do so could reduce traction to an
unsafe level or adversely affect handling.
•Do not mix tires of different design as this
could also negatively affect overall tire road
grip.
•Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads
in warm weather. They should be removed
when the winter driving season has ended.
•Studded tires should be run-in
300 – 600 miles (500 – 1000 km) during
which the vehicle should be driven as
smoothly as possible to give the studs the
opportunity to seat properly in the tires.
The tires should have the same rotational
direction throughout their entire lifetime.
NOTE
Please consult state or provincial regula-
tions restricting the use of studded winter
tires before installing such tires.
1Where permitted

11 Index
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Refrigerant............................................... 364
Refueling..........................................271, 272
fuel filler cap....................................... 274
fuel filler door...................................... 273
fuel tank volume.................................364
Registering child restraints........................ 38
Remote control........................................ 264
private locking...................................... 62
replacing batteries.............................. 265
Remote key................................................ 54
approach lighting.................................. 57
immobilizer........................................... 56
key blade..................................54, 59, 62
locking the vehicle................................ 57
Personal Car Communicator..........57, 58
replacing the battery............................. 60
unlocking the vehicle............................ 57
Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 57
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 369
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 134
Roof loads............................................... 280S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 37
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 78
securing child restraint systems 41, 43, 45
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front.......................................... 84, 85
Sensus.....................................................186
Shiftlock....................................................... 9
override............................................... 120
Side door mirrors..................................... 105
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 333
Sign information (RSI).............................. 134SiriusXM
E satellite radio......................... 229
Snow chains............................................ 306
Snow tires................................................ 306
Spare tire................................................. 307
Speed-dependent steering...................... 206
Spin control............................................. 132
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................132, 133
indicator light........................................ 77
Starting the engine..................................113
remote start........................................ 115
with keyless drive...............................113
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................35
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 56
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 281
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 91
horn....................................................... 91
keypad.................................. 91, 189, 216
Stone chips, touching up......................... 353
Storage spaces........................................ 207
Studded tires........................................... 306
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 108