2015 VOLVO XC70 towing
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07 During your trip
Emergency towing
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.307
Having the vehicle towed by a tow truck
Call for professional help from an authorized towing company. Volvo recommends the useof flat bed equipment.
CAUTION
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet may be used to pull the vehicle onto aflatbed tow truck.
• The vehicle's position and ground clearance determine if it can be pulledup onto a flatbed tow truck using thetowing eyelet.
• If the angle of the tow truck’s ramp istoo steep or the ground clearanceunder the vehicle is insufficient, dam-age could occur by attempting to pullthe vehicle using the towing eyelet.
• If necessary, lift the vehicle using thetow truck’s lifting device.
WARNING
No person or object should be behind the tow truck while the vehicle is being pulledup onto the flatbed.
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).
Towing the vehicle
1. With the remote key fully pressed into the
ignition 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, seepage 125 to provide current for releas-ing the electric parking brake and tomove the gear selector from the
P
position to N. If this is not possible,
see page 130 for information aboutmanually overriding the shiftlock sys-tem to move the gear selector 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.
1
Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
2 For vehicles with the optional keyless drive, the remote key must be in the vehicle.
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08 Wheels and tires
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 page303.
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 page382.
• A table listing important weight limitsfor your vehicle can be found on page385.
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 303.
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08 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System*
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328* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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.
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08 Wheels and tires
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.
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11 Index
11
398
D
Daytime running lights............................... 99
Defroster.................................................. 221
Detachable key blade.......................... 64, 67DimensionsXC70................................................... 384
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Distance Alert.......................................... 169
Dome lighting................................... 104, 105
Door mirrors............................................. 112
Driver alert............................................... 188 Lane Departure Warning..................... 190
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 284
Driving in cold weather............................ 286
Driving through water.............................. 285
E
ECC......................................... 218, 220, 222
Eco (driving function)............................... 134
Eco coast................................................. 134 Eco guide................................................. 132
Economical driving.................................. 284
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 98
Electric parking brake.............................. 144
Electronic Climate Control....... 218, 220, 222
air distribution table............................ 224
Interior Air Quality System.................. 222
ventilated seats................................... 218
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 125
Emergency towing................................... 306
Emission inspection readiness................ 342Engine overheating........................................... 84
specifications...................................... 387
Start/Stop........................................... 137
starting................................................ 122
switching off....................................... 125
Engine compartment overview................ 344
Engine oil................................................. 388 checking............................................. 346
low pressure warning light.................... 83
volumes.............................................. 389
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 124
Environment............................................... 12 Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 295
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 340 Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 325
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 377
placing correctly................................. 122
Floor rails................................................. 295
Fluid specifications.................................. 389
Fog lights................................................... 83 rear...................................................... 103
Four C (active chassis system)................ 232
Front airbags.............................................. 22 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 193, 195
Front seats........................................... 90, 92 heated................................................. 218
Fuel filler cap........................................... 291
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 290
Fuel level warning light.............................. 83
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403
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 60
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 299
Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 97
heated................................................... 98
horn....................................................... 97
keypad.................................. 97, 209, 241
Steering wheel paddles............................. 97
Stone chips, touching up......................... 377
Storage spaces........................................ 233
Studded tires........................................... 323
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 117
Sun shade................................................ 110
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21 warning light......................................... 84
Symbols, overview................................... 391
T
Tailgate driving with it open............................. 284
locking/unlocking.................................. 72 power operated.................................. 293
wiper/washer...................................... 108
Tailgate wipers......................................... 357
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 353Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 85
Temporary spare tire............................... 324
Three-way catalytic converter................. 291
Tire designations..................................... 317
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 316
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 334, 335 indicator light........................................ 83
Tires......................................................... 310 age...................................................... 310
changing from summer to winter........ 311
glossary of terms................................ 319
improving economy............................ 311
inflation pressure................................ 313
inflation pressure table....................... 316
load ratings......................................... 315
rotation............................................... 310
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 336
snow................................................... 323
spare................................................... 324
specifications...................................... 314
speed ratings...................................... 314 storing................................................. 312
studded............................................... 323
tire pressure monitoring system......... 334
tire sealing system.............................. 325
tread wear indicator............................ 311
uniform tire quality grading................. 322
Tire sealing system.................................. 325 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 50
Touching up paint.................................... 377
Towing a trailer................................ 303, 304 trailer hitch.......................................... 304
Towing the vehicle................................... 306
Traction control........................................ 152
Trailer towing................................... 303, 304 trailer hitch.......................................... 304
Transmission general description..................... 127, 128
Hill Start Assist................................... 127
oil........................................................ 389
shiftlock override................................ 130
Tread wear indicator................................ 311
Trip computer.......................................... 225
Trip odometers.......................................... 86
Trips, long distance................................. 286