
07 During your trip
Emergency towing
07
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Towing eyelet
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Location of the towing eyelet
Attaching the towing eyelet
Attaching the towing eyeletThe towing eyelet is located under the floor of the cargo area, with the spare tire.This eyelet must be screwed into thepositions provided on the right sides ofeither the front or rear bumper (see illus-tration).
There are two different types of covers over the openings for the towing eyeletand they have to be opened differently.
• If the cover has a notch, insert a coin, etc., into the notch and pry open theedge of the cover. Open the covercompletely and remove it.
• If the cover has a mark along one edgeor in a corner, press the mark whileprying out the opposite side/cornerusing a coin, etc. Open the cover andremove it.
Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand and then using the tire iron until it issecurely in place. After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and returned to its stor-age location. Press the cover for the attachment point back into position.
WARNING
• When the vehicle is being towed, the ignition should be in mode
II (in mode
I , all of the vehicle's airbags are deac-
tivated). See page 87 for more infor-mation about ignition modes.
• Never remove the remote key from theignition slot when the vehicle is beingtowed. For vehicles with keyless drive,the remote key must remain inside thevehicle.
• The power brakes and power steeringwill not function when the engine is notrunning. Approximately 5 times morepressure will be required on the brakepedal and the steering wheel will beconsiderably harder to turn.
• The towing eyelets must not be usedfor pulling the vehicle out of a ditch orfor any similar purpose involvingsevere strain.

09 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses09
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.359
PosFunctionA
Keyless drive*20
Power driver's seat*20
Power front passenger's seat*20
-
Infotainment control module5
Infotainment system, Sir- iusXM ™ satellite radio*10
Infotainment system15
Bluetooth hands-free system5
Rear Seat Entertainment sys- tem (RSE)*7.5
Power moonroof* Courtesy lighting, climate sys- tem sensor5
12-volt sockets15
Heated rear seat* (passeng- er's side)15
Heated rear seat* (driver's side)15
PosFunctionA
-
Heated front passenger's seat*15
Heated driver's seat*15
Park assist*, trailer hitch con- trol module*, park assist cam-era*5
All Wheel Drive* control mod- ule5
Active chassis system*10
Positions: fuse box B
PosFunctionA
Tailgate wiper15
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Front courtesy lighting, driv- er's door power window con-trols, power seat(s)*, Home- LInk ®
Wireless Control Sys-
tem*7.5
Instrument panel5
PosFunctionA
Adaptive cruise control/colli- sion warning*10
Courtesy lighting, rain sensor*7.5
Steering wheel module7.5
Cental locking: fuel filler door10
Tailgate window washer15
Windshield washers15
Tailgate unlock10
Electrical folding rear seat outboard head restraints*10
Fuel pump20
Climate system control panel5
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Alarm, On-board diagnostic system5
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Airbag system, occupant weight sensor10

10 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
10
378* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays are divided into three main categories:
• Warning symbols
• Indicator symbols
• Information symbols
The following tables list the most commonsymbols, their meaning and the pages in thismanual that provide more detailed informa-tion.
NOTE
Not all of the symbols shown in the follow- ing tables are available in all models or onall markets. Local variations may occur.
Warning symbol
: The red warning symbol illuminates to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability. A message will also appear in themain instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
: The information symbol illuminates
and a text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information aboutone of the vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols in the instrument
panel
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Low oil pressure82
Parking brake82
SRS airbags82
Seat belt reminder82
Generator not charging82
Fault in the brake system82
Warning symbol83
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolDescriptionPg. no.
Fault in the Active Bend- ing Light (ABL)*system80
Malfunction indicator light80
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)81
Rear fog lights on81
Stability system (DSTC), Hill Descent Control,Trailer Stability Assist*81
Tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS)81
Low fuel level81
Information symbol, see text in information dis-play81
High beam indicator78

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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 225
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 132
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system............................. 222
Active high beams..................................... 98Active yaw control................................... 142
Adaptive brake lights............................... 131
Adaptive cruise control.................... 148, 150 queue assist........................................ 153
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 210
Air distribution.......................................... 206
Air distribution table................................. 213
Air vents................................................... 207 All Wheel Drive......................................... 128
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 84
Anti-freeze....................................... 276, 338Anti-lock brake system
warning light................................... 79, 81
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 132
Approach lighting.............................. 59, 104Audio system AUX/USB sockets............................... 254 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 257
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 259
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 257
getting started.................................... 231
HD digital radio................................... 242
introduction......................................... 230
media player....................................... 249
overview.............................................. 230
radio functions.................................... 240SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 244
sound settings.................................... 235
steering wheel keypad........................ 231
voice control....................................... 268
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 111
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38 Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 126
general description..................... 125, 126
oil........................................................ 376
shiftlock override................................ 128
Axle weight.............................................. 311
B
Battery changing..................................... 351, 352
maintenance....................................... 351
remote key, replacing........................... 62
specifications...................................... 377
warning symbols................................. 350
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) 190, 191, 192
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 259
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 50
Booster cushions....................................... 46
Brake lights.............................................. 131Brake system ABS..................................................... 132
Brake pad inspection.......................... 131
checking fluid level............................. 338
emergency brake assistance.............. 132

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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
E
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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Registering child restraints........................ 39 Remote controlprivate locking...................................... 65
Remote key................................................ 56 approach lighting.................................. 59
immobilizer........................................... 58
key blade.................................. 56, 62, 65
locking the vehicle................................ 59
Personal Car Communicator.......... 59, 60
replacing the battery............................. 62
unlocking the vehicle............................ 59
Remote key/PCC common functions................................ 59
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 381
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 144
Roof loads............................................... 287
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17Seat belt reminder................................................ 19 Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 38
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 82securing child restraint
systems.................................... 42, 44, 46
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using..................................................... 18
Seats, front.......................................... 88, 89
Sensus..................................................... 196
Shiftlock....................................................... 9 override............................................... 128
Side door mirrors..................................... 110
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 343
Sign information (RSI).............................. 144SiriusXM ™ satellite radio......................... 244
Snow chains............................................ 314
Snow tires................................................ 314
Spare tire................................................. 315 Speed-dependent steering...................... 222
Spin control............................................. 142
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system............................... 142, 143
indicator light........................................ 81
Starting the engine.................................. 120 remote start........................................ 122
with keyless drive............................... 120
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).................... 35
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 58
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 289Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 95
heated................................................... 96
horn....................................................... 95
keypad.................................. 95, 199, 231
Steering wheel paddles............................. 95
Stone chips, touching up......................... 366
Storage spaces........................................ 223
Studded tires........................................... 314
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 115
Sun shade................................................ 108