towing VOLVO V60 2012 User Guide

06 During your journey
Towing and recovery
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289 Towing
Find out the statutory maximum speed limit for
towing before towing begins.
1. Unlock the steering lock by inserting the
remote control key in the ignition switch
and giving a long press on the START/
STOP ENGINE button - key position II is
activated, see page 80 for more informa-
tion on key positions.
2. The remote control key must remain in the
ignition switch while the car is being towed.
3. Keep the towline taut when the towing
vehicle reduces speed by holding your foot
gently pressed on the brake pedal -
thereby avoiding unnecessary jerking.
4. Be prepared to brake to stop.
WARNING
•Check that the steering lock is unlocked
before towing.
•The remote control key must be in key
position II - in position I all airbags are
deactivated.
•Never remove the remote control key
from the ignition switch when the car is
being towed.
WARNING
The brake servo and power steering do not
work when the engine is switched off - the
brake pedal needs to be depressed
about 5 times more heavily and the steering
is considerably heavier than normal.
Manual gearboxPrior to towing:
–Move gear lever into neutral and release
the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox Geartronic
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be towed with
the wheels rolling forward.
•Cars with automatic gearbox must not
be towed at speeds above 80 km/h or
further than 80 km.
Prior to towing:
–
Move the gear selector to position N and
release the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox PowershiftThe model with Powershift transmission
should not be towed as it is dependent on the
engine running in order to receive sufficientlubrication. If towing still has to take place, the
route must be as short as possible and then
with very low speed.
In the event of uncertainty as to whether or not
the car is equipped with Powershift transmis-
sion, this can be verified by checking the des-
ignation on the decal number (5) under the
bonnet - see page 352. The designa-
tion ”MPS6” means that it is Powershift trans-
mission - otherwise it is Geartronic automatic
transmission.
IMPORTANT
Avoid towing.
•However, the car can be towed for a
short distance at low speed to move it
from a dangerous position - not further
than 10 km and not faster than
10 km/h. Note that the car must always
be towed with the wheels rolling for-
ward.
•In the event of moving a longer distance
than 10 km, the car must be transported
with the drive wheels raised from the
road - professional recovery is recom-
mended.
Prior to towing:
–
Move the gear selector to position N and
release the parking brake.
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290
Jump startingDo not tow the car to bump start the engine.
Use a donor battery if the battery is discharged
and the engine does not start, see page 116.
IMPORTANT
The catalytic converter may be damaged
during attempts to tow-start the engine.
Towing eye
The towing eye is screwed into a threaded
socket behind a cover on the right-hand side
of the bumper, front or rear.
Attaching the towing eye
Take out the towing eye that is located
under the floor hatch in the cargo area.
The cover for the towing eye's attachment
point is available in two variants which
must be opened in different ways:
•Open the variant with a recess using a
coin or similar inserted in the recess,
turning it outwards. Then turn out the
cover completely and remove it.
•The second variant has a marking along
one side or in a corner: Press the mark-
ing with a finger and fold out the oppo-
site side/corner at the same time using
a coin or similar - the cover turns around
its axis and can then be removed.Screw the towing eye right in up to its
flange. Turn in the towing eye firmly e.g.
using the wheel wrench.
After use, unscrew the towing eye and
return it to its place.
Finish by refitting the cover onto the
bumper.
IMPORTANT
The towing eye is only designed for towing
on roads - not for pulling the car unstuck or
out of a ditch. Call a recovery service for
recovery assistance.
NOTE
On certain cars with towbar fitted the towing
eye cannot be attached in the rear bracket.
Attach the towrope in the towbar.
For this reason it is advisable to store the
detachable towbar's towball in the car.
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291 Recovery
Call a recovery service for recovery assistance.
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be transpor-
ted with the wheels rolling forward.
•An All Wheel Drive car (AWD) with raised
front suspension must not be towed at
speeds above 70 km/h. It should not be
towed further than 50 km.
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07 Wheels and tyres
General
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.295
Wear and maintenanceThe correct tyre pressure results in more even
wear, see page 301. Driving style, tyre pres-
sure, climate and road condition affect how
quickly your tyres age and wear. To avoid dif-
ferences in tread depth and to prevent wear
patterns arising, the front and rear wheels can
be switched with each other. A suitable dis-
tance for the first change is approx. 5000 km
and then at 10 000 km intervals. Volvo recom-
mends that you contact an authorised Volvo
workshop for checking if you are uncertain
about tread depth. If significant differences in
wear (>1 mm difference in tread depth)
between tyres have already occurred, the least
worn tyres must always be placed on the rear.
Understeer is normally easier to correct than
oversteer, and leads to the car continuing for-
wards in a straight line rather than having the
rear end skidding to one side, resulting in pos-
sible complete loss of control over the car. This
is why it is important for the rear wheels never
to lose grip before the front wheels.
Wheels should be stored lying down or hanging
up - and not standing up.
WARNING
A damaged tyre can lead to loss of control
of the car.
Tyres with tread wear indicators
G021829
Tread wear indicators.
Tread wear indicators are narrow treadless
bands across the width of the tread. On the
side of the tyre are the letters TWI (Tread Wear
Indicator). When the tyre's tread depth is down
to 1.6 mm, the tread depth will be level in height
with the tread wear indicators. Change to new
tyres as soon as possible. Remember that
tyres with little tread depth provide very poor
grip in rain and snow.
Rims and wheel bolts
IMPORTANT
The wheel bolts must be tightened to
140 Nm. Overtightening can damage the
nuts and the bolts.
Only use rims that are tested and approved by
Volvo and which are Volvo genuine accesso-
ries. Check the torque with a torque wrench.
Locking wheel bolts*Locking wheel bolts* can be used on both alu-
minium and steel rims. Under the cargo area
floor there is space for the sleeve for the lock-
able wheel bolts.
Tools
Located under the cargo area floor are the
car's towing eye, jack* and wheel wrench*.
There is also space for the sleeve for the lock-
able wheel bolts.
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07 Wheels and tyres
Changing wheels
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298* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Removing
Set up the warning triangle, see page 302 if a
wheel must be replaced at a busy location. The
car and jack* must be on a firm horizontal sur-
face.
1. Apply the parking brake and engage
reverse gear, or position P if the car has an
automatic gearbox.
WARNING
Check that the jack is not damaged, that the
threads are thoroughly lubricated and that it
is free from dirt.
NOTE
Volvo recommends only using the jack* that
belongs to the car model in question, which
is indicated on the jack's label.
The label also indicates the jack's maximum
lift capacity at a specified minimum lifting
height.
2. Take out the jack*, wheel wrench* and
removal tool for wheel covers* located
under the cargo floor in the cargo area. If
another jack is selected, see page 312.
3. Place chocks in front of and behind the
wheels which will remain on the ground.Use heavy wooden blocks or large stones
for example.
4. Cars with steel rims have removable wheel
covers. Use the removal tool to hook in and
pull off any full-wheel wheel covers. Alter-
natively, the wheel covers can be pulled
away by hand.
5. Screw together the towing eye with the
wheel wrench* until the stop position as
illustrated below.
IMPORTANT
The towing eye must be screwed into all
threads in the wheel bolt wrench.
6. Loosen the wheel bolts ½-1 turn anticlock-
wise with the wheel wrench.
WARNING
Never position anything between the
ground and the jack, nor between the jack
and the car's jacking point.
7. There are two jacking points on each side
of the car. There is a recess in the plastic
cover at each point. Crank the foot of the
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09 Specifications
Dimensions and weights 09
356
Towing capacity and towball load
EngineGearboxMax. weight braked trailer (kg)Max. towball load (kg)
T3AManual, MMT6160075
T4AManual, MMT6160075
T4AAutomatic, MPS6160075
T4FManual, MMT6160075
T4FAutomatic, MPS6160075
T5Manual, MMT6180090
T5Automatic, MPS6180090
T6 AWDAutomatic, TF-80SC180090
DRIVeManual, MMT6130075
D3Manual, M66160075
D3Automatic, TF-80SCB160075
D3Automatic, TF-80SDC160075
D5Manual, M66160075
D5Automatic, TF-80SC180090
D5 AWDAutomatic, TF-80SC180090
ADRIVe for certain markets.BWithout Start/Stop.CWith Start/Stop.
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09 Specifications
Engine oil09
359 Adverse driving conditions
Adverse driving conditions can lead to abnor-
mally high oil temperature or oil consumption.
Below are some examples of adverse driving
conditions.
Check the oil level more frequently for long
journeys:
•towing a caravan or trailer
•in mountainous regions
•at high speeds
•in temperatures colder than -30 °C or hot-
ter than +40 °C
The above also apply to shorter driving dis-
tances at low temperatures.Choose a fully synthetic engine oil for adverse
driving conditions. It provides extra protection
for the engine.
Volvo recommends Castrol oil products.
IMPORTANT
In order to fulfil the requirements for the
engine's service intervals all engines are
filled with a specially adapted synthetic
engine oil at the factory. The choice of oil
has been made very carefully with regard to
service life, starting characteristics, fuel
consumption and environmental impact.
An approved engine oil must be used in
order that the recommended service inter-
vals can be applied. Only use a prescribed
grade of oil for both filling and oil change,
otherwise you will risk affecting service life,
starting characteristics, fuel consumption
and environmental impact.
Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war-
ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribed
grade and viscosity is not used.
Volvo recommends that oil changes are car-
ried out at an authorised Volvo workshop.
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10 Alphabetical Index
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386
A
ACC – Adaptive cruise control................. 175
Active Bending Lights (ABL)...................... 89
Active chassis – FOUR-C........................170
Active Xenon headlamps........................... 89
Adaptation............................................... 115
Adapting driving characteristics.............. 170
Adaptive cruise control............................ 175
fault tracing......................................... 182
radar sensor........................................ 181
Adaptive cruise control fault tracing........ 182
Additional heater (Diesel)......................... 165
Adjusting headlamp pattern...................... 93
halogen headlamp................................ 94
Adjusting the steering wheel...................... 87
Airbag
activating/deactivating, PACOS........... 22
driver's and front passenger side......... 20
key switch off........................................ 22
AIRBAG ..................................................... 20
Airbag system ........................................... 19
Air conditioning........................................ 159
general................................................ 152Air conditioning, AC................................. 159
Air distribution.................................. 154, 161
Air quality system IAQS .......................... 159
Air vents................................................... 154
Alarm.......................................................... 65
alarm indicator...................................... 65
alarm signals......................................... 66
arming................................................... 65
checking the alarm............................... 49
deactivate............................................. 65
deactivating a triggered alarm.............. 66
reduced alarm level.............................. 66
Alcolock................................................... 108
Allergy and asthma inducing sub-
stances.................................................... 153
All-wheel drive, AWD............................... 130
All Wheel Drive (AWD).............................. 130
Approach light, duration......................48, 93
Audio
settings....................................... 226, 227
surround.....................................220, 227
audio system .......................................... 222
Audio system........................................... 220
functions............................................. 226
overview.............................................. 222Audio volume .......................................... 223
phone.................................................. 254
phone/media player............................ 254
ring signal, phone............................... 254
Auto
climate control settings...................... 158
Automatic car washes.............................344
Automatic gearbox.................................. 117
manual gear positions (Geartronic)..... 118
towing and recovery........................... 289
trailer................................................... 284
Automatic locking...................................... 61
Automatic relocking................................... 59
Auxiliary heater........................................ 165
AUX input......................................... 222, 240
AWD, All-wheel drive............................... 130
B
Backrest..................................................... 82
front seat, lowering............................... 82
Backrest rear seat, lowering...................... 85
Bag holder .............................................. 279
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388
seatbelts............................................. 347
upholstery........................................... 346
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)........ 153
Climate control........................................ 152
general................................................ 152
sensors............................................... 152
Clock, setting............................................. 78
CO
2 emissions ........................................ 363
Collision..................................................... 30
Collision warning.............................192, 193
Collision warning system
radar sensor........................ 181, 188, 193
Collision Warning with Auto Brake*......... 192
Colour code, paint................................... 348
Combined instrument panel.................... 142
Comfort inside the passenger compart-
ment......................................................... 215
Comfort lighting......................................... 93
Compass................................................. 105
calibration........................................... 105
Condensation in headlamps.................... 344
controls
centre console ...........................223, 263Controls
centre console.................................... 144
Controls, lights........................................... 88
Cooling system........................................ 270
Corner Traction Control .......................... 168
Crash, see Collision................................... 30
Cruise control.......................................... 171
CZIP (Clear Zone Interior Package)......... 153
D
DAB Radio............................................... 233
Deadlock
deactivation.......................................... 62
temporary deactivation......................... 63
Deadlocks.................................................. 62
Defroster.................................................. 159
Diesel.......................................................275
Diesel particle filter..................................276
Dipstick, electronic.................................. 315
Direction indicators.................................... 91
Disengaging the gear selector inhibitor. . . 120
Display lighting.......................................... 88Distance Warning....................................185
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II.................... 220
Door mirrors............................................. 102
Driveable punctured tyres........................ 304
Driver Alert Control.................................. 199
Driver Alert System.................................. 199
Driving...................................................... 270
cooling system.................................... 270
with the tailgate open.........................271
with trailer........................................... 283
Driving in water........................................ 270
Driving with a trailer
towball load........................................ 355
towing capacity..................................355
DSTC, see also Stability control system.. 169
DVD ......................................................... 236
E
ECC, electronic climate control...............155
Economical driving.................................. 270
ECO pressure.......................................... 301
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe.............................. 123
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K
Kerb weight.............................................. 355
Key............................................................. 46
Key blade................................................... 50
Keyless drive...................................... 55, 112
Keyless start (keyless drive)............... 55, 112
Keypad in the steering
wheel.................................87, 145, 171, 224
Key positions............................................. 80
L
Labels...................................................... 352
Laminated glass....................................... 100
Lamps, see Lighting................................319
Lane Departure Control........................... 202
Laser sensor................................................ 9
Leather upholstery, washing instructions 346
Lighting.................................................... 319
Active Xenon headlamps...................... 89
approach light, duration.................48, 93
automatic lighting, passenger compart-
ment...................................................... 92bulbs, specifications........................... 324
controls................................................. 92
display lighting...................................... 88
headlamp levelling................................ 88
home safe lighting................................ 93
in passenger compartment................... 92
instrument lighting................................ 88
main/dipped beam............................... 88
position/parking lamps......................... 90
rear fog lamp........................................ 90
Lighting, bulb replacement...................... 319
bulb holder, rear................................. 322
bulb holder, rear, direction indicators. 322
cargo area........................................... 323
dipped beam halogen......................... 321
direction indicators............................. 322
main beam, Xenon lamp.....................321
main beam halogen............................ 321
number plate lighting.......................... 323
vanity mirror........................................ 323
Light switches............................................ 88
Loading
cargo area........................................... 278
general................................................ 278
mounting points.................................. 279
roof load............................................. 278
Lock confirmation ..................................... 46Locking/unlocking
inside.................................................... 59
tailgate.................................................. 61
Locks
automatic locking................................. 59
locking.................................................. 59
unlocking.............................................. 59
Lubricants................................................ 361
Lubricants, capacities.............................. 361
M
Main/dipped beam, see Lightning............. 88
Maintenance
rustproofing........................................ 345
Making calls............................................. 253
Manual gearbox....................................... 117
GSI - Gear selector assistance........... 125
towing and recovery........................... 289
Manual gear positions (Geartronic).......... 118
Max. roof load ......................................... 355
Media, Bluetooth
Ÿ ................................... 243
media player ........................................... 236
Memory function in seats.......................... 83
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