trailer VOLVO XC60 2016 Owner´s Manual

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CAUTION
The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to 3,280 ft(1000 m) above sea level. With increasingaltitude the engine power and thereforethe car's climbing ability are impairedbecause of the reduced air density, so themaximum trailer weight has to be reducedaccordingly. The weight of the vehicle andtrailer must be reduced by 10% for everyfurther 3,280 ft (1000 m) (or part thereof).When towing 5,950 lbs (2,700kg) hill incli-nation is restricted to 14%.
WARNING
•Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor shouldsafety chains be attached to thebumper.
• Trailer hitches attaching to the vehiclerear axle must not be used.
• Never connect a trailer's hydraulicbrake system directly to the vehiclebrake system, nor a trailer's lightingsystem directly to the vehicle lightingsystem. Consult your nearest author-ized Volvo retailer for correct installa-tion.
• When towing a trailer, the trailer'ssafety chains or wire must be correctlyfastened to the attachment points pro-vided in the trailer hitch on the vehicle.The safety chain or wire must never befastened to or wound around the tow-ing ball.
Trailer cableAn adapter is required if the vehicle's trailer hitch has a 13-pin connector and the trailerhas 7 pins. Use an adapter cable approvedby Volvo. Make sure the cable does not dragon the ground.
Related information
•
Detachable trailer hitch (p. 283)
• Loading – general (p. 142)
Detachable trailer hitch
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches that are specially designed for thevehicle.
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EDBG010496
Ball holder
Locking bolt
Cotter pin
Hitch assembly
Safety wire attachment
Installing the ball holder1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from
the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the hitch assembly.
2. Slide the ball holder into the hitch assem- bly.

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3. Align the hole in the ball holder with theone in the hitch assembly.
4. Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly/ball holder.
5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt.
Removing the ball holder1. Remove the cotter pin from the lockingbolt and slide the locking bolt out of the ball holder/hitch assembly.
2. Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly.
NOTE
A cover for the hitch assembly is also included in the kit.
Related information
• Towing a trailer (p. 282)
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Trailer Stability Assist is a system designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailerwhen the vehicle and trailer have begun tosway and is part of the stability system. Forinformation on the stability system, see Stabil-ity system – introduction (p. 174)
FunctionA vehicle towing a trailer may begin to swayfor various reasons. Normally this only occursat high speeds but, for example, if the traileris overloaded or if the load is unevenly dis-tributed in the trailer, there is risk of swayingat speeds between approximately 45-55 mph(70-90 km/h). Swaying may be caused by factors such as: •The vehicle and trailer are hit by a sud- den, strong crosswind
• The vehicle and trailer are traveling on anuneven road surface or drive over a bump
• Sudden movements of the steering wheel
Facts about TSA
• TSA intervenes at speeds above approxi-mately 40 mph (60 km/h)
• The stability system symbol in the instru-ment panel will flash when TSA is working
• If the driver switches off the stability sys-tem's Spin Control function, TSA will alsobe switched off (but will be on again thenext time the engine is started) •
TSA may not intervene when the vehicleand trailer begin to sway if the driver triesto compensate for the swaying motion bymoving the steering wheel rapidly
How TSA worksOnce swaying has begun, it can be very diffi- cult to stop, which makes it difficult to controlthe vehicle and trailer. The TSA system continuously monitors the vehicle's movements, particularly lateralmovement. If the system detects a tendencyto sway, the brakes are applied individuallyon the front wheels, which has a stabilizingeffect on the vehicle and trailer. This is oftenenough to enable the driver to regain controlof the vehicle. If this is not adequate to stop the swaying motion, the brakes are applied to all of thewheels on the vehicle and on the trailer if it isequipped with brakes, and engine power istemporarily reduced. As the swaying motionbegins to decrease and the vehicle-trailerhave once again become stable, TSA will nowstop regulating the brakes/engine power andthe driver regains control of the vehicle.
Related information
• Towing a trailer (p. 282)
• Loading – general (p. 142)

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Loading specifications
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design perform-ance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize your- self with the following terms for determiningyour vehicle's weight ratings, with or withouta trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-tion placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tankof fuel and all standard equipment. It doesnot include passengers, cargo, or optionalequipment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, includingcargo and optional equipment. When towing,trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargoweight.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can becarried by a single axle (front or rear). Thesenumbers are shown on the Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label. The total load on each axlemust never exceed its maximum permissibleweight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-gers.
NOTE
•The location of the various labels in your vehicle, see Label information(p. 368).
• A table listing important weight limitsfor your vehicle, see Weights (p. 374).
Loading specifications – load limit
The load limit of your vehicle is the combined weight of the occupants and cargo.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo shouldnever exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-cle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be ridingin your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo-grams or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX"amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will befive 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,the amount of available cargo and lug-gage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of lug- gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-cle. That weight may not safely exceedthe available cargo and luggage loadcapacity calculated in Step 4.

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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
WARNING
•Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any otherweight rating limits can cause tireoverheating resulting in permanentdeformation or catastrophic failure.
• Do not use replacement tires withlower load carrying capacities than thetires that were original equipment onthe vehicle because this will lower thevehicle's GVW rating. Use only tireswith the correct load carrying capacity.Consult your Volvo retailer for informa-tion.
Tire specifications – terminology
The following is a glossary of tire-related terms. The tire suppliers may have additional mark- ings, notes or warnings such as standardload, radial tubeless, etc.
• Tire information placard
: A placard
showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure,and the maximum weight the vehicle cancarry.
• Tire Identification Number (TIN)
: A
number on the sidewall of each tire pro-viding information about the tire brandand manufacturing plant, tire size anddate of manufacturer.
• Inflation pressure
: A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.
• Standard load
: A class of P-metric or
Metric tires designed to carry a maximumload at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metrictires]. Increasing the inflation pressurebeyond this pressure will not increase thetires load carrying capability.
• Extra load
: A class of P-metric or Metric
tires designed to carry a heavier maxi-mum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) forMetric tires]. Increasing the inflation pres-sure beyond this pressure will notincrease the tire's load carrying capabil-ity. •
kPa
: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pres-
sure.
• PSI
: Pounds per square inch, a standard
unit of air pressure.
• B-pillar
: The structural member at the
side of the vehicle behind the front door.
• Bead area of the tire
: Area of the tire
next to the rim.
• Sidewall of the tire
: Area between the
bead area and the tread.
• Tread area of the tire
: Area of the perim-
eter of the tire that contacts the roadwhen mounted on the vehicle.
• Rim
: The metal support (wheel) for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly upon whichthe tire beads are seated.
• Maximum load rating
: a figure indicating
the maximum load in pounds and kilo-grams that can be carried by the tire. Thisrating is established by the tire manufac-turer.
• Maximum permissible inflation pressure
: the greatest amount of air
pressure that should ever be put in the tire. This limit is set by the tire manufac-turer.
• Recommended tire inflation pressure
:
inflation pressure, established by Volvo,which is based on the type of tires thatare mounted on a vehicle at the factory.This information can be found on the tireinflation placard(s) located on the driver's

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358* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuses – cargo area/trunk
The fuses in the cargo area/trunk protect components such as trailer connections, theparking brake, etc.
Located behind the upholstery on the left side of the cargo area
Positions
PosFunctionA
Electric parking brake (left side)30
Electric parking brake (right side)30
Heated rear window30
Trailer socket 2*15
PosFunctionA
Power tailgate*20
-
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-
-
-
PosFunctionA
Trailer socket 1*40
-
Related information
• Fuses – engine compartment (p. 351)
• Fuses – glove compartment (p. 355)
• Fuses – engine compartment cold zone (Start/Stop only) (p. 359)

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Weights
The following table lists important weight data for your vehicle.
CategoryUSACanada
Gross vehicle weight4-cyl. FWDA
: 5140 lbs
5-cyl. AWD B
: 5270 lbs
6-cyl. turbo AWD: 5380 lbs4-cyl. FWD: 2330 kg 5-cyl. AWD: 2390 kg6-cyl. AWD: 2440 kg
Capacity weight950 lbs (all models)430 kg (all models)
Permissible axle weights, front4-cyl. FWD: 2720 lbs 5-cyl. AWD: 2755 lbs6-cyl. AWD: 2840 lbs4-cyl. FWD: 1230 kg 5-cyl. AWD: 1250 kg6-cyl. AWD: 1290 kg
Permissible axle weights, rear4-cyl. FWD: 2560 lbs 5-cyl. AWD: 2640 lbs6-cyl. AWD: 2645 lbs4-cyl. FWD: 1160 kg 5-cyl. AWD: 1200 kg6-cyl. AWD: 1200 kg
Curb weight3840 - 4170 lbs1740 - 1900 kg
Max. roof load220 lbs100 kg
Max. trailer weightsWithout brakes: 1650 lbs With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 2,000 lbsWith brakes, 2” ball: 3,500 lbsWithout brakes: 750 kg With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 900 kgWith brakes, 2” ball: 1600 kg
Max. tongue weight350 lbs160 kg
A FWD = Front Wheel Drive
B AWD = All Wheel Drive

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.383
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolDescriptionSee
Low oil pressure(p. 74)
Parking brake A(p. 74)
SRS airbags(p. 74)
Seat belt reminder(p. 74)
Generator not charg- ing(p. 74)
Fault in the brake sys- tem(p. 74)
Warning symbol(p. 74)
A
The symbol is Park only on models with the optional digital
instrument panel.
Related information
• Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 72)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 74)
• Information display – messages (p. 114)
Indicator symbols
The following tables list the most common warning and indicator lights and symbols anda reference to where more detailed informa-tion can be found.
: The red warning symbol illuminates to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability. A message will also appear in themain instruments panel's display.
: The information symbol illuminates and
a text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information about oneof the vehicle's systems.
Indicator symbols in the instrument
panel
SymbolDescriptionSee
Fault in the Active Bending Light(ABL)*system(p. 72)
Malfunction indicator light(p. 72)
Anti-lock brake sys- tem (ABS)(p. 72)
Rear fog lights on(p. 72)
SymbolDescriptionSee
Stability system, Hill Descent Control,Trailer StabilityAssist*(p. 72)
Tire pressure moni- toring sensor (TPMS)(p. 72)
Low fuel level(p. 72)
Information symbol, see text in informa-tion display(p. 72)
High beam indicator(p. 72)
Left turn signal indi- cator(p. 72)
Right turn signal indi- cator(p. 72)
Stability system , Sport mode(p. 175)
Related information
• Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 72)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 74)
• Information display – messages (p. 114)

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Starting the engine.................................. 247remote start........................................ 249
with keyless drive............................... 247
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).............. 44, 45
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 152
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 147Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 87
heated................................................... 88
horn....................................................... 88
keypad.................................................. 88
Steering wheel paddles............................. 88
Stone chips, touching up......................... 365
Storage spaces........................................ 138
Studded tires................................... 305, 306Sunroof laminated panoramic roof........... 106, 107
Sun shade................................................ 100
Supplemental restraint system.................. 31 warning light......................................... 74
Symbols, overview................................... 382T
Tailgate locking/unlocking................................ 166
opening manually............................... 166
power operated.................. 167, 168, 169
wiper/washer...................................... 100
Tailgate wipers......................................... 345
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 340Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 77
Temporary spare tire............................... 295
Three-way catalytic converter................. 280
Tire designations..................................... 299
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 301
Tire Monitor............................. 311, 312, 313
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 307, 310 indicator light........................................ 73
Tires......................................................... 289 age...................................................... 290
changing from summer to winter........ 292
glossary of terms................................ 303
improving economy............................ 291
inflation pressure........................ 297, 298
inflation pressure table....................... 301
rotation............................................... 289
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 314
snow........................................... 305, 306 spare................................................... 295
specifications...................................... 299
speed ratings...................................... 299
storing................................................. 290
studded....................................... 305, 306
tire pressure monitoring system......... 307
tire sealing system.............................. 314
tread wear indicator............................ 291
uniform tire quality grading................. 304
Tire sealing system.................................. 314 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 56
Touching up paint.................................... 365
Towing a trailer........................ 282, 283, 284 trailer hitch.......................................... 283
Towing the vehicle........................... 285, 286
Traction control................................ 174, 175
Trailer towing........................... 282, 283, 284 trailer hitch.......................................... 283
Transmission general description..................... 252, 254
Hill Start Assist................................... 252
oil........................................................ 379
shiftlock override................................ 256
Tread wear indicator................................ 291
Trip computer.......................................... 115
Trip odometers.......................................... 78