2016 VOLVO XC70 octane

Contents
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Brakes – general..................................... 265
Brakes – symbols ................................... 267
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).............. 267
Brake lights............................................. 267
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)....... 268
Parking brake – general information....... 268
Parking brake – applying........................ 269
Parking brake – releasing........................ 270
Parking brake – symbols and messages 271
Driving through water.............................. 272
Engine and cooling system..................... 273
Conserving electrical current.................. 273
Before a long distance trip...................... 273
Driving in cold weather........................... 274
Refueling – fuel requirements................. 275
Refueling – octane rating........................ 276Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler
door......................................................... 277
Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap...... 278
Emission controls.................................... 279
Economical driving.................................. 279
Towing a trailer....................................... 281
Detachable trailer hitch........................... 282
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA).................... 283
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Towing the vehicle.................................. 284
Towing eyelet.......................................... 284
Towing by tow truck............................... 285
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09 Wheels and tires
Tires – general information...................... 288
Tires – storage and age.......................... 289
Tires – tread wear indicator.................... 290
Tires – tire economy................................ 290
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation 291
Changing a wheel – removing wheel...... 291
Changing a wheel – spare wheel............ 294Changing a wheel – accessing the spare
wheel....................................................... 295
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel.... 295
Tire inflation – general information.......... 296
Tire inflation – checking pressure........... 297
Tire specifications................................... 298
Tire inflation – pressure table.................. 300
Loading specifications............................ 301
Loading specifications – load limit.......... 301
Tire specifications – terminology............ 302Tire specifications – Uniform Tire Quality
Grading................................................... 303
Snow chains............................................ 304
Snow tires/studded tires......................... 305
Tire pressure monitoring - introduction.. 305Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
– general information.............................. 306

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Refueling – fuel requirements
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas- oline to control engine deposits.
Deposit control gasoline (detergentadditives)
Detergent gasoline is effective in keepinginjectors and intake valves clean. Consistentuse of deposit control gasolines will helpensure good drivability and fuel economy. Ifyou are not sure whether the gasoline con-tains deposit control additives, check with theservice station operator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of external fuel injector cleaning systems.
Unleaded fuelEach Volvo has a three-way catalytic con- verter and must use only unleaded gasoline.U.S. and Canadian regulations require thatpumps delivering unleaded gasoline belabeled "UNLEADED". Only these pumpshave nozzles which fit your vehicle's fillerinlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuelinto a vehicle labeled "unleaded gasolineonly". Leaded gasoline damages the three-way catalytic converter and the heated oxy-gen sensor system. Repeated use of leadedgasoline will lessen the effectiveness of theemission control system (p. 279) and could result in loss of emission warranty coverage.State and local vehicle inspection programswill make detection of misfueling easier, pos-sibly resulting in emission test failure for mis-fueled vehicles.
NOTE
Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines con- tain an octane enhancing additive calledmethyl-cyclopentadienyl manganese tri-carbonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used,your Emission Control System perform-ance may be affected, and the CheckEngine Light (malfunction indicator light)located on your instrument panel maylight. If this occurs, please return yourvehicle to a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician for service.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers, "Oxygenated fuels"
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing "oxygenates" which are usually alcohols orethers. In some areas, state or local lawsrequire that the service pump be marked indi-cating use of alcohols or ethers. However,there are areas in which the pumps areunmarked. If you are not sure whether there isalcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy,check with the service station operator. Tomeet seasonal air quality standards, someareas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel.
Volvo allows the use of the following "oxy-genated" fuels; however, the octane rat-ings (p. 276) listed must still be met.
Alcohol – EthanolFuels containing up to 10% ethanol by vol- ume may be used. Ethanol may also be refer-red to as Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol". Ethers – MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15% MTBE may be used.
MethanolDo not use gasolines containing methanol(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This practicecan result in vehicle performance deteriora-tion and can damage critical parts in the fuelsystem. Such damage may not be coveredunder the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Refueling – octane rating
Volvo recommends premium fuel for best per- formance, but using 87 octane17
or above will
not affect engine reliability.
Minimum octane
G028920
Typical pump octane label
NOTE
Vehicles equipped with the high perform- ance 4-cylinder engines (B4204T9 and B4204T10) require premium fuel 18
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TOP TIER Detergent GasolineVolvo endorses the use of “TOP TIER Deter- gent Gasoline” where available to help main-tain engine performance and reliability. TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline meets a new stand- ard jointly established by leading automotivemanufactures to meet the needs of today’sadvanced engines. Qualifying gasoline retail-ers (stations) will, in most cases, identify theirgasoline as having met the “TOP TIER Deter-gent Gasoline” standards.
NOTE
Information about TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is available atwww.toptiergas.com.
Demanding drivingIn demanding driving conditions, such as operating the vehicle in hot weather, towing atrailer, or driving for extended periods athigher altitudes than normal, it may be advis-able to switch to higher octane fuel (91 orhigher) or to change gasoline brands to fullyutilize your engine's capacity, and for thesmoothest possible operation.
NOTE
When switching to higher octane fuel or changing gasoline brands, it may be nec-essary to fill the tank more than oncebefore a difference in engine operation isnoticeable.
Fuel FormulationsDo not use gasoline that contains lead as a knock inhibitor, and do not use lead addi-tives. Besides damaging the exhaust emis-sion control systems on your vehicle, leadhas been strongly linked to certain forms ofcancer. Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent. Unburned benzene has been strongly linkedto certain forms of cancer. If you live in anarea where you must fill your own gas tank,take precautions. These may include:
• standing upwind away from the filler noz- zle while refueling
• refueling only at gas stations with vaporrecovery systems that fully seal themouth of the filler neck during refueling
• wearing neoprene gloves while handling afuel filler nozzle.
Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas line antifreeze dur- ing winter months, do not add solvents, thick-eners, or other store-bought additives to yourvehicle's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems.Overuse may damage your engine, and someof these additives contain organically volatilechemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourselfto these chemicals.
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AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON), MON+RON/2.
18 Refer to your Warranty and Maintenance Records booklet for additional information.

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3. Gently pull the cord straight rearward untilthe fuel filler door clicks open.
Related information
• Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap (p. 278)
• Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 275)
• Refueling – octane rating (p. 276)
Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap
If necessary, the fuel filler door can be opened manually.
Opening/closing the fuel cap
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Fuel vapor expands in hot weather. Open the filler cap slowly. After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
• Do not refuel with the engine run- ning 19
. Turn the ignition off or to posi-
tion I. If the ignition is on, an incorrect
reading could occur in the fuel gauge.
• Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Do not press the handle on the filler nozzlemore than one extra time. Too muchfuel in the tank in hot weather condi-tions can cause the fuel to overflow.Overfilling could also cause damage tothe emission control systems.
Related information
•
Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 275)
• Refueling – octane rating (p. 276)
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If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.

11 Specifications
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Power steering – specification
This fluid is used to help reduce and regulate steering force. Specification:Power steering fluid recom-
mended by Volvo.
Related information
• Engine compartment – power steering fluid (p. 333)
Fuel tank volume – specification and volume
The table lists the fuel tank volume for your vehicle.
VolumeSpecification
18.5 US gallons (70 lit- ers)–
Related information
•Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler door (p. 277)
• Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap(p. 278)
• Refueling – octane rating (p. 276)
• Engine specifications (p. 373)
Air conditioning – specification and volume
The air conditioning system in your vehicle contains the following: Refrigerant
: R134a (HFC134a)
Volume: 1.7 lbs (770 g)
Compressor oil : PAG

12 Index
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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
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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
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Net in cargo area..................................... 147
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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