Driving Impressions

Serving as a thoroughly civilized, tightly constructed road machine, the XC70 cruises effortlessly. A touch on the gas pedal can make the car leap ahead, whether the driver is starting off from a standstill or is passing or merging.
Steering is on the heavy side, but it's not ponderous. Volvo's wagons are stable on the highway and corner well, but they can't be called snappy in urban driving. The XC70's firm suspension copes adeptly with bumps. Ride comfort is excellent on smooth roads. Even though you feel commotion on rough surfaces, not much is transmitted to the occupants.
See also:
Driving after a collision
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision,
the text Safety mode See manual may
appear in the information display. This indicates
that the vehicle's functionality has been
reduced.
NOTE
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Air vents in the door pillars
A - Closed
B - Open
C - Horizontal airflow
D - Vertical airflow
Direct the outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost.
Direct the vents into the passenger compartment to help maintain t ...
Points to keep in mind
• Do not export your Volvo to another country
before investigating that country's
applicable safety and exhaust emission
requirements. In some cases it may be difficult
or impossible to comply ...
