VOLVO S60 Owner's Manual

VOLVO S60Owner's manualWeb Edition

Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that youwill enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobiledesigned with your safety and comfort in mind. We encourage youto familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions and operatinginstructions in this manual.We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all timesin this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate avehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable federal safety andemission standards. If you have any questions regarding your vehicle,please contact your Volvo retailer or see the section "ContactingVolvo" in this manual's "Introduction" chapter for information on getting in touch with Volvo in the United States and Canada.

Contents00 01 02400 Introduction01 SafetyImportant information. 8Environment. 13Important warnings. 14Occupant safety.Reporting safety defects.Seat belts .Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .Occupant Weight Sensor .Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags .Inflatable Curtain (IC) .Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS.Crash mode.Child safety.Child restraint systems.Infant seats.Convertible seats.Booster cushions.ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.Top tether anchors.Child safety locks.02 Locks and alarm1819202429333536383942444648495051Remote key and key blade.Valet locking .Keyless drive.Locks.Alarm.5462636772

Contents03 04 0503 Your driving environment04 Comfort and driving pleasure05 InfotainmentInstruments and controls. 78Ignition modes. 86Seats. 88Steering wheel. 94Lighting. 96Wipers and washers. 102Power windows. 104Mirrors. 106Compass*. 108Power moonroof*. 109Volvo Sensus. 130Menus and messages. 131The MY CAR menus. 133Climate system. 139Trip computer. 147Stability system. 149Active chassis system–Four C*. 152Cruise control. 153Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*. 155Distance Alert* . 165City Safety . 168Collision warning with Full Auto-brake andPedestrian Detection*. 173Driver Alert System* . 181Park assist*. 187Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)* . 191Blind Spot Information System*. 195Passenger compartment convenience. 199Introduction.Getting started .General infotainment functions .Radio.Media player.AUX/USB sockets.HomeLink Wireless Control System*.Starting the engine.Transmission.Brakes.Parking brake.111114118121124204206210213222226Bluetooth media . 229Bluetooth hands-free connection . 232Cell phone voice control. 240Infotainment system menus . 244* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.5

Contents06 07 0806 During your tripDriving recommendations.Refueling.Loading.Towing a trailer.Emergency towing.607 Wheels and tires250254259262265General information .Tire inflation.Inflation pressure .Tire designations .Glossary of tire terminology .Vehicle loading .Uniform Tire Quality Grading .Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires .Temporary Spare .Tire Sealing System.Changing a wheel .Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)27027327527627827928128228328429029308 Maintenance andspecificationsVolvo maintenance.Maintaining your car.Hood and engine compartment.Engine oil.Fluids.Replacing bulbs.Wiper blades and washer fluid.Battery.Fuses.Vehicle care.298299301302304306313315319327

Contents09 1009 Specifications10 IndexLabel information. 334Specifications. 336Overview of information and warning symbols. 343Volvo programs. 346Index. 3487

IntroductionImportant informationContacting VolvoAbout this manualIn the USA: Before you operate your vehicle for the firstVolvo Cars of North America, LLCCustomer Care Center1 Volvo Drive,P.O. Box 914Rockleigh, New Jersey 076471-800-458-1552www.volvocars.usIn Canada:Volvo Cars of Canada CorpNational Customer Service Information contained in the balance of theRisk of injury The manual is structured so that it can beused for reference. For this reason, itshould be kept in the vehicle for aDisplay textsNorth York, Ontario M2H 2N7There are various types of decals in the vehiclewhose purpose is to provide important information in a clear and concise way. The importance of these decals is explained as follows,in descending order of importance.manual is extremely useful and should beread after operating the vehicle for the firsttime.Certain pages of this manual contain information in the form of footnotes at the bottom ofthe page. This information supplements thetext that the footnote number refers to (a letteris used if the footnote refers to text in a table).175 Gordon Baker Road8time, please familiarize yourself with theinformation found in the chapters "YourDriving Environment" and "During YourTrip."DecalsG031590There are several displays in the driver’s fieldof vision that show messages generated byvarious systems and functions in the vehicle.These texts are indicated in the Owner’s Manual by being in slightly larger type than the surrounding text and are printed in gray, (forexample: Change doors unlock setting).Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning background, white text/image on a black background. Decals of this type are used to indicatepotential danger. Ignoring a warning of thistype could result in serious injury or death.

IntroductionImportant informationRisk of damage to the vehicleInformationTypes of lists used in the manualProceduresProcedures (step-by-step instructions), oractions that must be carried out in a certainorder, are arranged in numbered lists in thismanual.White ISO symbols and white text/image on ablack or blue warning background and spacefor a message. If the information on decals ofthis type is ignored, damage to the vehiclecould result.G031593G031592If there is a series of illustrations associatedwith step-by-step instructions, each stepin the procedure is numbered in the sameway as the corresponding illustration.White ISO symbols and white text/image on ablack background. These decals provide general information.NOTEThe decals shown in the Owner’s Manualare examples only and are not intended tobe reproductions of the decals actually usedin the vehicle. The purpose is to give an indication of how they look and their approximate location in the vehicle. The applicableinformation for your particular vehicle canbe found on the respective decals in thevehicle.Lists in which letters are used can be foundwith series of illustrations in cases wherethe order in which the instructions are carried out is not important.Arrows with or without numbers are usedto indicate the direction of a movement.If there are no illustrations associated with astep-by-step list, the steps in the procedureare indicated by ordinary numbers.Position listsRed circles containing a number are usedin general overview illustrations in whichcertain components are pointed out. Thecorresponding number is also used in theposition list's description of the variouscomponents.9

IntroductionImportant informationBullet listsBullets are used to differentiate a number ofcomponents/functions/points of informationthat can be listed in random order.NOTE For example: Coolant Engine oilContinued This symbol can be found at the lower rightcorner of an odd-numbered (right-hand) pageto indicate that the current topic is continuedon the following page.Options and accessoriesOptional or accessory equipment described inthis manual is indicated by an asterisk.Optional or accessory equipment may not beavailable in all countries or markets. Pleasenote that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements.Contact your Volvo retailer for additional information.10All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual arebased on the latest product informationavailable at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make modelchanges at any time, or to change specifications or design without notice andwithout incurring obligation. Do not export your Volvo to anothercountry before investigating that country's applicable safety and emissioncontrol requirements. In some cases itmay be difficult or impossible to complywith these requirements. Modificationsto the emission control system(s) mayrender your Volvo not certifiable forlegal operation in the U.S., Canada andother countries.WARNINGIf your vehicle is involved in an accident,unseen damage may affect its drivabilityand safety.WARNINGCALIFORNIA proposition 65Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components contain oremit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, and birth defects orother reproductive harm. In addition, certainfluids contained in vehicles and certainproducts of component wear contain oremit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects orother reproductive harm.WARNINGCertain components of this vehicle such asair bag modules, seat belt pretensioners,adaptive steering columns, and button cellbatteries may contain Perchlorate material.Special handling may apply for service orvehicle end of life disposal.See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

IntroductionImportant informationShiftlockPoints to keep in mindCrash event dataWhen your vehicle is parked, the gear selectoris locked in the P (Park) position. To release theselector from this position, the ignition must bein mode II (see page 86) or the engine mustbe running. Depress the brake pedal, press thebutton on the front side of the gear selector andmove the selector from P (Park). Do not export your Volvo to another coun-This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR isto record, in certain crash or near crash-likesituations, such as an air bag deployment orhitting a road obstacle, data that will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record datarelated to vehicle dynamics and safety systemsfor a short period of time, typically 30 secondsor less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed torecord such data as:Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)try before investigating that country'sapplicable safety and exhaust emissionrequirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with theserequirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render yourVolvo not certifiable for legal operation inthe U.S., Canada and other countries.The ABS system performs a brief self-diagnostic test when the engine has been started anddriver releases the brake pedal. Another automatic test may be performed when the vehiclefirst reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph(10 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate severaltimes and a sound may be audible from theABS control module. This is normal. All information, illustrations and specifica-Fuel filler door Volvo reserves the right to make modelPress the button on the light switch panel (seethe illustration on page 256) when the vehicleis at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.Please note that the fuel filler door will remainunlocked until the vehicle begins to move forward. An audible click will be heard when thefuel filler door relocks.tions contained in this manual are based onthe latest product information available atthe time of publication. Please note thatsome vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements. Optional equipment described inthis manual may not be available in all markets.changes at any time, or to change specifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation. How various systems in your vehicle wereoperating; Whether or not the driver and passengersafety belts were buckled/fastened; How far (if at all) the driver was depressingthe accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, How fast the vehicle was traveling.These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in whichcrashes and injuries occur.Fuel filler capThe fuel filler door, located on the right rearquarter panel, is connected to your vehicle'scentral locking system.11