
10 Maintenance and servicing
10
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Washing the car
The vehicle should be washed at regular inter- vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spotsadhere to the paint and may cause damage.To help prevent corrosion, it is particularlyimportant to wash the car frequently in thewintertime. The following points should be kept in mind when washing and cleaning the car: •Avoid washing your car in direct sunlight. Doing so may cause detergents and waxto dry out and become abrasive. To avoidscratching, use lukewarm water to softenthe dirt before you wash with a softsponge, and plenty of sudsy water.
• Bird droppings
: Remove from paintwork
as soon as possible. Otherwise the finishmay be permanently damaged.
• A detergent can be used to facilitate thesoftening of dirt and oil.
• Dry the car with a clean chamois andremember to clean the drain holes in thedoors and rocker panels.
• Tar spots can be removed with tarremover after the car has been washed.
• A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapywater can be used to clean the wiperblades. Frequent cleaning of the wind-shield and wiper blades improves visibilityconsiderably and also helps prolong theservice life of the wiper blades. •
Wash off the dirt from the underside(wheel housings, fenders, etc).
• In areas of high industrial fallout, morefrequent washing is recommended.
NOTE
When washing the car, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in thedoors and sills.
CAUTION
• During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never becloser to the vehicle than 13" (30 cm).Do not spray into the locks.
• Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights canreduce lighting capacity considerably.Clean the headlights regularly, forexample when refueling.
Special moonroof cautions:
• Always close the moonroof and sunshade before washing your vehicle.
• Never use abrasive cleaning agents onthe moonroof.
• Never use wax on the rubber sealsaround the moonroof.
Exterior componentsVolvo recommends the use of special clean- ing products, available at your Volvo retailer, for cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or orna-mental components such as chromed stripson the exterior of your vehicle. The instruc-tions for using these products should be fol-lowed carefully. Solvents or stain removersshould not be used.
CAUTION
•
Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rubber components
• Polishing chromed strips can wearaway or damage the surface
• Polishes containing abrasive sub-stances should not be used
Related information
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 361)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 362)

11 Specifications
11
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Weights
The following table lists important weight data for your vehicle.
CategoryUSACanada
Gross vehicle weight4-cyl. FWDA
: 5100 lbs
5-cyl. AWD B
: 5180 lbs4-cyl. FWD A
: 2310 kg
5-cyl. AWD B
: 2350 kg
Capacity weightAll models: 900 lbsAll models: 410 kg
Permissible axle weights, front4-cyl. FWD: 2690 lbs 5-cyl. AWD: 2690 lbs4-cyl. FWD: 1220 kg 5-cyl. AWD: 1220 kg
Permissible axle weights, rear4-cyl. FWD: 2560 lbs 5-cyl. AWD: 2645 lbs4-cyl. FWD: 1160 kg 5-cyl. AWD: 1200 kg
Curb weight3890 - 4100 lbs1760 - 1870 kg
Max. roof load220 lbs100 kg
Max. trailer weightsWithout brakes: 1650 lbs With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 2,000 lbsWith brakes, 2” ball: 3,300 lbsWithout brakes: 750 kg With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 900 kgWith brakes, 2” ball: 1500 kg
Max. tongue weight165 lbs75 kg
A Front Wheel Drive
B All Wheel Drive
Related information
• Loading specifications (p. 301)
• Loading specifications – load limit (p. 301)

12 Index
12
388
Loadingfloor rails............................................. 144
hooks for securing loads............ 144, 145
Loading the vehicle.................. 142, 143, 301 roof loads............................................ 142
Locking.................................... 165, 166, 167 tailgate................................................ 168
Locking the vehicle.................................. 155
Locks, child safety..................................... 61
Low beams................................................ 90
Low oil pressure warning light................... 74
M
Main instrument panel..................... 112, 113
Maintenance............................................ 322 hoisting the vehicle............................. 324
performed by the owner..................... 323
Malfunction indicator light......................... 73
Messages in the instrument panel... 112, 113Mirrors defroster............................................. 104
power door................................. 102, 103
rearview, auto-dim function................ 104
retractable................................... 102, 103
vanity.................................................. 141 Moonroof......................................... 106, 107 Motor oil
checking............................................. 329
volumes.............................................. 375
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 147
O
Occupant safety........................................ 26
Occupant weight sensor............................ 36
Octane recommendations....................... 276
Odometer, trip........................................... 78Oil checking............................................. 329
volumes.............................................. 375
Oil level sensor........................................ 330
Oil quality................................................. 374
OK button........................................ 112, 113
On Call Roadside Assistance.................... 24
Outside temperature sensor...................... 77
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 96
Overheating, engine................................... 75 Ownership, changing................................. 18
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 279
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 364
Park assist....................................... 232, 236
Park Assist Camera................................. 236Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing. 268, 269,
270, 271
warning light......................................... 74
Parking lights............................................. 93
Pedestrian detection........................ 214, 217
Polishing.................................................. 361Power front seat memory function................................... 81
Power meter.............................................. 71
Power mirrors.................................. 102, 103 defroster............................................. 104
Power moonroof.............................. 106, 107Power steering adjustable........................................... 179
fluid..................................................... 333
Power steering fluid................................. 377
Power tailgate.................................. 169, 170

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12
389
Power windows....................................... 100
laminated glass................................... 101
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 30
Private locking......................................... 158
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING.. 250, 348, 378
R
Rails, floor................................................ 144
Rain sensor................................................ 98
Rear fog lights............................................ 94
Rear park assist............................... 232, 236
Rear seat head restraints........................... 85Rear seats center head restraint............................. 84
folding............................................. 84, 86
heated................................................. 129
Rearview mirror auto-dim function............................... 104
compass............................................. 105
Rear window defroster............................ 104
Recalls....................................................... 26
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 47
Refrigerant............................................... 377
Refueling.......................................... 275, 276 fuel filler cap....................................... 278 fuel filler door.............................. 277, 278
fuel tank volume................................. 377
Registering child restraints........................ 47 Remote control private locking.................................... 158
Remote key...................... 152, 153, 156, 159 approach lighting................................ 155
immobilizer......................................... 154
key blade.... 152, 153, 156, 157, 158, 159
locking the vehicle.............................. 155
replacing the battery........................... 160
unlocking the vehicle.......................... 155
Reporting safety defects............................ 27
Roadside Assistance................................. 24
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 179
Roof loads............................................... 142
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 26
Safety defects, reporting........................... 27
Safety mode.............................................. 44Seat belt reminder................................................ 30 Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 47
buckling................................................ 29
maintenance......................................... 29
pretensioners........................................ 28
reminder................................................ 30
reminder warning light.......................... 74
securing child restraint systems.... 49,51, 53
unbuckling............................................ 29
use during pregnancy........................... 30
using..................................................... 28
Seats, front.......................................... 80, 81
Sensus..................................................... 111Service connected service booking................ 325
Shiftlock..................................................... 14 override............................................... 255
Side door mirrors............................. 102, 103
Side impact airbags................................... 39
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 339
Sign information (RSI).............................. 179
Snow chains............................................ 304
Snow tires........................................ 304, 305
Spare tire................................................. 294
Spin control..................................... 175, 176

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390
SRS............................................................ 31Stability system....................... 175, 176, 177 indicator light........................................ 73
Start/Stop (engine function)..... 256, 257, 258, 259, 260
Starting the engine.................................. 246 remote start........................................ 248
with keyless drive............................... 246
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).............. 44, 45
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 154
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 149Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 87
heated................................................... 88
horn....................................................... 88
keypad.................................................. 88
Steering wheel paddles............................. 88
Stone chips, touching up......................... 364
Storage spaces........................................ 138
Studded tires................................... 304, 305
Sunroof (moonroof).......................... 106, 107
Sun shade................................................ 100
Supplemental restraint system.................. 31 warning light......................................... 74
Symbols, overview................................... 379T
Tailgate locking/unlocking................................ 168
opening manually............................... 168
power operated.......................... 169, 170
wiper/washer...................................... 100
Tailgate wipers......................................... 344
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 339Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 77
Temporary spare tire............................... 294
Three-way catalytic converter................. 279
Tire designations..................................... 298
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 300
Tire Monitor............................. 310, 311, 312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 306, 309 indicator light........................................ 73
Tires......................................................... 288 age...................................................... 289
changing from summer to winter........ 291
glossary of terms................................ 302
improving economy............................ 290
inflation pressure........................ 296, 297
inflation pressure table....................... 300
rotation............................................... 288
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 313
snow........................................... 304, 305 spare................................................... 294
specifications...................................... 298
speed ratings...................................... 298
storing................................................. 289
studded....................................... 304, 305
tire pressure monitoring system......... 306
tire sealing system.............................. 313
tread wear indicator............................ 290
uniform tire quality grading................. 303
Tire sealing system.................................. 313 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 56
Touching up paint.................................... 364
Towing a trailer........................ 281, 282, 283 trailer hitch.......................................... 282
Towing the vehicle........................... 284, 285
Traction control................................ 175, 176
Trailer towing........................... 281, 282, 283 trailer hitch.......................................... 282
Transmission general description..................... 251, 253
Hill Start Assist................................... 251
oil........................................................ 376
shiftlock override................................ 255
Tread wear indicator................................ 290
Trip computer.......................................... 115
Trip odometers.......................................... 78

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391
Trips, long distance................................. 273
Tunnel detection........................................ 92
Turn signals............................................... 95 changing bulbs................................... 338
indicator lights...................................... 73
Two-stage booster cushion........... 57, 59, 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 303
Unlocking the tailgate.............................. 168
Unlocking the vehicle...... 155, 165, 166, 167
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 141 changing bulbs................................... 341
Vehicle dimensions XC70................................................... 370
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 18
Vehicle information.................................... 20
Vehicle loading........................ 142, 143, 301 roof loads............................................ 142
Vehicle maintenance................................ 322 performed by the owner..................... 323 Vehicle weights........................................ 372
Ventilated seats....................................... 130
Volvo and the environment........................ 22
Volvo ID..................................................... 21
Volvo maintenance.................................. 322
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance.......... 24
Volvo programs......................................... 24
Volvo Sensus........................................... 111
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 94
Warning lights................................ 68, 70, 74
Warning symbol......................................... 75
Warning system, collision........ 209, 211, 217
Warranties................................................ 322
Washer fluid............................................. 344Washers
headlight............................................... 99
windshield............................................. 98
Water, driving through............................. 272
Waxing..................................................... 361
Weights.................................................... 372 Wheels..................................................... 288
changing............................................. 291
storing................................................. 289
Whiplash Protection System..................... 42 Windows power.................................................. 100
sun shade........................................... 100
Windshield heated......................................... 104, 132
rain sensor............................................ 98
washers................................................ 99
wipers/washers..................................... 98
Windshield washer fluid........................... 344
Windshield wipers.................................... 342 service position................................... 342
Wiper blades replacing............................................. 342
replacing tailgate wiper...................... 344