tow VOLVO V60 2012 Owner's Guide

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
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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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07 Wheels and tyres
Changing wheels
07
300
IMPORTANT
Never drive faster than 80 km/h with a spare
wheel on the car.
IMPORTANT
The car must never be driven fitted with
more than one temporary spare wheel.
The spare wheel must be stored on the cargo
floor in the cargo area, fitted in the spare wheel
bag and secured with straps.
Cars with two load retaining eyelets.
Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag in
towards the rear seat. Attach the sewn-in ten-
sioning strap hooks in the load retaining eye-
lets. Attach the long strap into one of the load
retaining eyelets, run the strap around thespare wheel and through the lower handle.
Tighten the short tensioning strap onto the long
one. Attach the second load retaining eyelet
and tighten.
Cars with four load retaining eyelets.
Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag out
towards you. Attach the sewn-in tensioning
strap hooks in the front load retaining eyelets.
Attach the long strap into one of the front load
retaining eyelets, run the strap diagonally over
the spare wheel and through the upper handle.
Tighten the short tensioning strap onto the long
one. Attach the rear load retaining eyelet and
tighten.
Taking out the spare wheel1. Loosen the straps, lift out the spare wheel
from the cargo area and remove it from the
spare wheel bag.2. Fold up the cargo area floor.
3. Lift the tools and jack out from the foam
block.
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08 Maintenance and service
Engine compartment
08
318
Filling
Brake fluid reservoir location.
The fluid reservoir is protected under the cover
over the cold zone in the engine compartment.
The round cover must be removed first before
the reservoir cap can be reached.
1. Turn and open the cover located on the
covering.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks, which are located on the
inside of the reservoir.
IMPORTANT
Do not forget to refit the cap.
Power steering fluid
IMPORTANT
Keep the area around the power steering
fluid reservoir clean when checking. The
cover must not be opened.
Check the level frequently. The fluid does not
require changing. The fluid level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks. For capaci-
ties and recommended fluid grade, see
page 361.
NOTE
If a fault should arise in the power steering
system or if the engine is switched off and
the car must be towed, it can still be steered.
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08 Maintenance and service
Fuses
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.339
Box AFunctionA
Folding head restraint*15
Infotainment control module5
Audio control module*
Digital radio*, TV*10
Audio15
Telematics*, Bluetooth*5
--
Sun roof*, Interior lighting
roof, Climate sensor5
12 V socket, tunnel console15
Seat heating, rear right*15
Seat heating, rear left*15
--
Seat heating (passenger
side)15
Seat heating (driver's side)15
Box AFunctionA
Parking assistance*, Park-
ing camera*, Towbar control
module *
BLIS*5
AWD control module*10
Active chassis Four-C*10
Box BFunctionA
Rear window wiper15
--
Interior lighting, Driver's
door control panel, power
windows, Power seats,
front*, Remote controlled
garage door opener*7.5
Information display (DIM)5
Adaptive cruise control,
ACC*, collision warning sys-
tem*10
Interior lighting, Rain sensor7.5
Steering wheel module7.5
Box BFunctionA
Central locking system, fuel
filler flap10
Rear window washer15
Windscreen washers15
Unlocking, tailgate10
--
Fuel pump20
Climate panel5
Steering lock15
Siren alarm*, Data link con-
nector OBDII5
--
Airbags10
Collision warning system5
Accelerator pedal, PTC ele-
ment air preheater*, Dim-
ming, interior rearview mir-
ror*, Seat heating, rear*7.5
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09 Specifications
Dimensions and weights09
355 Weights
Kerb weight includes the driver, the fuel tank
90% full and all fluids.
The weight of passengers and accessories,
and towball load (when a trailer is hitched, see
table page 356) influences the payload and is
not included in the kerb weight.
Permitted max. load = Gross vehicle weight -
Kerb weight.
NOTE
The documented kerb weight applies to
cars in the standard version - i.e. a car with-
out extra equipment or accessories. This
means that for every accessory added the
loading capacity of the car is reduced cor-
respondingly by the weight of the acces-
sory.
Examples of accessories that reduce load-
ing capacity are the Kinetic/Momentum/
Summum equipment levels, as well as other
accessories such as Towbar, Load carriers,
Space box, Audio system, Auxiliary lamps,
GPS, Fuel-driven heater, Safety grille, Car-
pets, Cargo cover, Power seats, etc.
Weighing the car is a certain way of ascer-
taining the kerb weight of your own partic-
ular car.
WARNING
The car's driving characteristics change
depending on how heavily it is loaded and
how the load is distributed.
For information on decal location, see page 352.
Max. gross vehicle weight
Max. train weight (car+trailer)
Max. front axle load
Max. rear axle load
Equipment level
Max. load: See registration document.
Max. roof load: 75 kg.
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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
Dimensions and weights09
357
Max. weight unbraked trailer (kg)Max. towball load (kg)
75050
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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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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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