2014 VOLVO XC70 towing

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Emergency towing
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Towing the vehicle
1. With the remote key fully pressed into theignition slot 1
, press START/STOP
ENGINE for approximately 2 seconds to
activate ignition mode II.
2. The remote key must remain in the igni- tion slot 2
for the entire time that the vehi-
cle is being towed.
3. Keep the tow rope taut when the towing vehicle slows down by applying light pressure on the brake pedal. This willhelp prevent jarring movements of thevehicle being towed.
4. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle being towed.CAUTION
General towing precautions:
• Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this typeof towing, as vehicles being towed aresubject to regulations regarding maxi-mum towing speed, length and type oftowing device, lighting, etc.
• If the vehicle's battery is dead, attachjumper cables (see page 123) to pro-vide current for releasing the electricparking brake and to move the gearselector from the
P position to N. If
this is not possible, see page 128 forinformation about manually overridingthe shiftlock system to move the gearselector from P to N.
• Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h).Do not exceed the maximum allowabletowing speed.
• Maximum distance with front wheelson ground: 50 miles (80 km).
• The vehicle should only be towed inthe forward direction.
Having the vehicle towed by a tow truck
Call for professional help from an authorized towing company.Volvo recommends the useof flat bed equipment. The towing eyelet may be used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck if:
• The angle of the tow truck’s ramp is not more than 12 degrees from a horizontalplane
• The vehicle’s wheels rotate freely and rollstraight ahead
WARNING
No person or object should be behind the tow truck while the vehicle is being pulledup onto the flatbed.
1
Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
2 For vehicles with the the optional keyless dirive, the remote key must be in the vehicle.

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Emergency towing
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298* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
CAUTION
• The vehicle should always be towed in the forward direction.
• Vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD)*that are being towed with the frontwheels off the ground should not betowed at a speed above approx.45 mph (70 km/h) and should not betowed farther than 30 miles (50 km).
• If the vehicle is being towed on a flatbed truck, the towing eyelet must notbe used to pull the vehicle up onto theflat bed or to secure the vehicle on theflat bed. Consult the tow truck opera-tor.

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Vehicle loading
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Loads
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design perform-ance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize your- self with the following terms for determiningyour vehicle's weight ratings, with or withouta trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-tion placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tankof fuel and all standard equipment. It doesnot include passengers, cargo, or optionalequipment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, includingcargo and optional equipment. When towing,trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargoweight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to the section "Towing a trailer" on page293.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). Thesenumbers are shown on the Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label. The total load on each axlemust never exceed its maximum permissibleweight.
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 page370.
• A table listing important weight limitsfor your vehicle can be found on page373.
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 ridingin your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo-grams or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX"amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will befive 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,the amount of available cargo and lug-gage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of lug- gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-cle. That weight may not safely exceedthe available cargo and luggage loadcapacity 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 manual 1
to deter-
mine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of yourvehicle.
1 See page 293.

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System*
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6. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest
12-volt socket in the vehicle.
NOTE
Be sure that none of the other 12-volt sockets is being used while the compres-sor is in operation.
7. Start the vehicle’s engine.
WARNING
The vehicle´s engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used toavoid battery drain. Therefore, be sure thevehicle is parked in a well ventilated place,or outdoors, before using the system.
8. Start the tire sealing system’s compres- sor by pressing the on/off switch to posi- tion I.
WARNING
• Never stand next to the tire being infla- ted when the compressor is in opera-tion.
• If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire,switch off the compressor immediately.
• If there is visible damage to the sidewallor the rim, the tire cannot be repaired.The vehicle should not be driven if thisoccurs. Contact a towing service orVolvo On Call Roadside Assistance ifapplicable.
NOTE
The air pressure gauge will temporarily show an increase in pressure to approxi-mately 88 psi (6 bar) while the sealingcompound is being pumped into the tire.The pressure should return to a normallevel after approximately 30 seconds.
9. Within seven minutes, inflate the tire to
between 22—44 psi (1.8—3.0 bar). Switch off the compressor briefly to get aclear reading from the pressure gauge.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for more than 10 minutes at a time to avoidoverheating.
WARNING
If the pressure remains below 22 psi (1.8 bar) after approximately sevenminutes, turn off the compressor. In thiscase, the hole is too large to be sealed andthe vehicle should not be driven.
10. Switch off the compressor and discon- nect the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket.
11. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation valve and reinstall the valve cap.
CAUTION
•After pumping the tires, always reinstall the valve cap to help avoid damage tothe valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
• Use plastic valve caps only. Metal capscould corrode and become difficult toremove.
12. Immediately drive the vehicle for approxi-
mately 2 miles (3 km) at a maximum

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Changing a wheel
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Lug wrench and towing eyelet5. 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, usethe lug wrench/towing eyelet to loosen the wheel nuts ½ – 1 turn by exertingdownward (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 simultaneouslyguiding the base of the jack to theground. The base of the jack must be flaton a level, firm, non-slippery surface.Before raising the vehicle, check that thejack is still correctly positioned in theattachment.
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
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384
Detachable key blade.......................... 62, 65Dimensions XC70................................................... 372
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting................................... 102, 103
Door mirrors............................................. 110
Driver alert............................................... 176
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 274
Driving in cold weather............................ 276
Driving through water.............................. 275
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ECC......................................... 208, 210, 212
Eco guide................................................. 129
Economical driving.................................. 274
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 96
Electric parking brake.............................. 134
Electronic Climate Control....... 208, 210, 212 air distribution table............................ 213
Interior Air Quality System.................. 212
ventilated seats................................... 208 Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 123
Emergency towing................................... 296
Emission inspection readiness................ 333Engine
overheating........................................... 82
specifications...................................... 374
starting................................................ 120
switching off....................................... 123
Engine compartment overview................ 335
Engine oil................................................. 375 checking............................................. 336
low pressure warning light.................... 81
volumes.............................................. 376
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 122
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 285
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 332 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 316 Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 366
placing correctly................................. 120
Floor rails................................................. 285
Fluid specifications.................................. 376
Fog lights................................................... 81 front, changing bulbs.......................... 344
rear...................................................... 101
Four C (active chassis system)................ 222
Front airbags.............................................. 22 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front fog lights changing bulbs................................... 344
Front park assist.............................. 182, 184
Front seats........................................... 88, 90 heated................................................. 208
Fuel filler cap........................................... 281
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 280
Fuel level warning light.............................. 81
Fuel requirements............................ 278, 279
Fuel tank volume..................................... 376
Fuses....................... 354, 355, 358, 361, 362

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389
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 82
Symbols, overview................................... 378
T
Tailgate driving with it open............................. 274
locking/unlocking.................................. 70
power operated.................................. 283
wiper/washer...................................... 106
Tailgate wipers......................................... 348
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 344Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 84
Temporary spare tire............................... 315
Three-way catalytic converter................. 281
Tire designations..................................... 308
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 307
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 325, 326 indicator light........................................ 81
Tires......................................................... 302 age...................................................... 302
changing from summer to winter........ 303
glossary of terms................................ 310 improving economy............................ 303
inflation pressure................................ 305
inflation pressure table....................... 307
load ratings......................................... 306
rotation............................................... 302
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 327
snow................................................... 314
spare................................................... 315
specifications...................................... 306
speed ratings...................................... 306
storing................................................. 304
studded............................................... 314
tire pressure monitoring system......... 325
tire sealing system.............................. 316
tread wear indicator............................ 303
uniform tire quality grading................. 313
Tire sealing system.................................. 316 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 49
Touching up paint.................................... 366
Towing a trailer................................ 293, 294 trailer hitch.......................................... 294
Towing the vehicle................................... 296
Traction control........................................ 142
Trailer towing................................... 293, 294 trailer hitch.......................................... 294 Transmission
general description..................... 125, 126
Hill Start Assist................................... 125
oil........................................................ 376
shiftlock override................................ 128
Tread wear indicator................................ 303
Trip computer.......................................... 215
Trip odometers.......................................... 84
Trips, long distance................................. 276
Tunnel detection...................................... 100
Turn signals............................................. 102 changing bulbs................................... 343
indicator lights...................................... 81
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 50
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 313
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 70
Unlocking the vehicle.......................... 59, 69
Upholstery care....................................... 364