Lower cross member

The front structure has been supplemented by a lower cross member that adapts the front to the height of a normal-sized passenger car. This enables the other car's deformation zones to function as they were intended to provide protection for the car's occupants.
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Design concept
The Volvo XC70 is the sportiest of all the XC models and the most capable
off-road, so it has to look the part. Its design is tough, rugged and sporty.
'But we have also tried to make the design o ...
Steering wheel adjustment
Both the height and the reach of the steering
wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position
for the driver. Pull down the lever on the
left of the steering column. Adjust the steering
wheel to ...
Recirculation/air quality system
Recirculation
This function can be used to
shut out exhaust fumes,
smoke, etc., from the passenger
compartment. The air in
the passenger compartment
is then recirculated, i.e., no air
f ...
