tires VOLVO S60 2001 User Guide
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Temporary Spare (certain models)
The spare tire in your car is called a "Temporary Spare". It has the following designation: T125/ 80 R17.
Recommended tire pressure (see decal on Fuel filler door) should be maintained irrespective of which position on the
car the Temporary Spare tire is used on. In the event of damage to this tire, a new one can be purchased from your
Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire other than as a temporary replacement for a
punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire. Road holding and handling may be
affected with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/ h). Do not drive farther than 50 miles
(80 km) on a temporary spare tire.
CAUTION:
The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came with
the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
NOTE: Certain models may be equipped with a full- size spare tire. When used, it should be inflated to the same
pressure as the tire it is replacing.
pg. 155 Tread wear indicators
Tires have tread
wear indicators The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread.
When approx. 1/ 16" (1.6 mm) is left on the tread, these strips become visible and indicate that the tire should be
replaced.
Tires with less than 1/ 16" (1.6 mm) tread have a very poor grip in rain or snow.
When replacing worn tires, it is recommended that the tire be identical in type (radial) and size as the one being
replaced. Using a tire of the same make (manufacturer) will prevent alteration of the driving characteristics of the
vehicle.
pg. 156 Changing wheels
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Position the jack correctly on the bar in the attachment (see illustration above) and crank while simultaneously
guiding the base of the jack to the ground. The base of the jack must be flat on a level, firm, non- slippery surface.
Before raising the car, check that the jack is still correctly positioned in the attachment.
Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is lifted off the ground.
Unscrew the wheel bolts completely and carefully remove the wheel so as not to damage the threads on the studs.
NOTE: To avoid excessive wear and the necessity of rebalancing, mark and reinstall wheels in the same location and
position as before removal. To lessen the chance of imbalance, each wheel hub is equipped with a guide stud to
ensure that a removed wheel can be reinstalled in its original position (as when changing over to winter tires/ wheels).
Installing the wheel
Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub.
Lift the wheel and place it on the hub.
Install the wheel bolts and tighten hand - tight. Using the lug wrench, tighten crosswise until all bolts are snug.
Lower the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the bolts crosswise to 102 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).
Install the wheel cap (where applicable).
WARNING!
The jack must correctly engage the bar in the jack attachment. The car's weight must not rest on the jack
attachment. See illustration "Attaching the jack" to the left.
Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a car supported by a jack. Use the jack intended for the car
when replacing a wheel. For any other job, use stands to support the side of the car being worked on.
Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the (P) ark position (or reverse on manual transmissions).
Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks or large stones. The jack should be kept well-
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greased.
pg. 158 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
ALL PASSENGER CAR TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN
ADDITION TO THESE GRADES
Quality grades can be found, where appli- cable, on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half (1 1/ 2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and many depart significantly from the norm due to variation in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road charac- teristics and climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance..
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight- ahead) traction tests and is not a measure of
cornering (turning) traction.
TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are AA (the highest), A, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a minimum level of performance that all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
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(thousand km)(12)(24)(36) (48)(60) (72)(84) (96)(108) (120)(132)(144)
EMISSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Engine
Fuel line filter
1
PCV nipple (orifice)/hoses, clean I I
Battery (check charge and electrolyte level) II II II II I III
Brakes
Inspect brake pads, replace components as necessary I II II II I III
Brake fluid level
2 - check
I I I I I I
Steering/suspension
Tires
3, check pressure, wear and condition I
I II II II I III
Check power steering fluid level I I I I I I
Body
Power antenna (clean) L L L L L L
Trunk/hood, hinges and latches L L L L
Cabin air filter (see page 167
) R R R R R R
1) Replace at 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
2) Brake fluid should be changed at owner request every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid
should be replaced once a year or every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard
conditions (mountain driving, etc.).
3) Rotate tires at owner request.
The following items should be checked weekly by the driver (it takes only a few minutes):
Engine oil level, brake fluid level, radiator coolant level, operation of all lights, horns, windshield wipers, tire
pressure (all five tires), windshield washer fluid level
The following should also be carried out at regular intervals:
Washing (check all drain holes), polishing, cleaning
pg. 167 Maintenance Schedule
Air cleaner
Replace the air cleaner cartridge with a new one every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The cartridge should be replaced
more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should always
be replaced with a new one.
Timing belt
For proper functioning of the vehicle and its emission control systems, the timing belt must be replaced every 105,000
miles (168,000 km). Engine damage will occur if the belt fails.
Fuel filler cap, tank and lines and
connections The effectiveness of the fuel system to contain hydrocarbons is dependent largely on a leak- free system.
Check for proper sealing of the fuel filler cap which contains "O" ring type seals. NOTE: If the fuel filler cap is not
closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (" Check Engine")
may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved
fuel filler caps.
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Booster cushion24
Booster cushion (integrated)25
Bottle holder110
Brake circuit137
Brake fluid174
Brake light183
Brake system32 , 137
Bulbs179 , 198
C
Capacities194
Cargo compartment111
Cassette player73
Catalytic converter196
CD player75 , 77
Ceiling lighting185
Center console - storage compartments107
Central locking system - remote control117
Changing coolant169
Changing oil and oil filter171
Changing wheels156
Check Engine warning light33
Child restraint anchorages26
Child safety24
Child safety locks121
Child seat (Isofix fasteners)25
Cigarette lighter45
Climate control systems -general information52
Clock30
Coat hanger109
Coin compartment107
Cold weather precautions149
Coolant173
Coolant - changing169, 173
Coolant - checking level of169
Cooling system195
Courtesy light104
Cruise control44
Cup holder107 , 108
Cup holder in rear seat107
Current fuel consumption43
D
Defroster55
Dimension designation152
Direction indicator (tires)183
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Radiator170
Radio65
Rain sensor41
Reading lamps104
Rear fog lights39
Rear seat111
Rear suspension197
Rear window defroster42 , 59
Rearview mirror/ door mirrors48
Recirculation56 , 60
REDUCE SPEED35
Refrigerant (A/ C system)52
Refueling126 , 127
Remote control - central locking system117
Replacing the battery177
Reporting safety defects28
Reverse gear inhibitor132
Roadholding131
Roof racks (load carriers)148
S
Safety9
Safety defects - reporting28
Seat belt10
Seat belt maintenance28
Seat belt reminder48
Seat belts (keeping child seats in place)27
SEE MANUAL35
Service164
Service reminder33
SERVICE REQUIRED35
SERVICE URGENT35
Shiftlock2 , 128
Side airbags18
Side marker lamp183
SIPS airbags18
Ski hatch112
Snow chains153
Snow tires153
Spare tires154
Spare wheel113
Spark plugs199
Specifications191
Speedometer30
Spoiler lamps39
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SRS12
Stability system139
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)116
Starter switch and steering wheel lock129
Starting the car128
STC (Stability Traction Control)34, 37, 139
Steering wheel adjustment36
Steering wheel lock129
Stone chips162
STOP ENGINE35
STOP SAFELY ASAP35
Storage compartments107
Storage compartments in the passenger compartment106
Studded tires153
Sun roof (electrically operated)49
Sun visor50
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - warning light33
Suspension197
Switches in the center console37
T
Tachometer30
Temperature (climate control)55
Temperature gauge30
Temporary spare tire154
Text window - messages35
Tire economy - improving152
Tires152
Tires - tread wear indicators155
Tools113
Towing141
Towing a trailer144
Trailer indicator lamp33
Trailer towing144
Trip computer43
Trip odometer30
Trunk - unlocking120
Type designations192
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading157
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Unlocking119
Unlocking the trunk120
V
Vanity mirror105
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)192
Vehicle loading154
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)192
Volvo and the environment3
Volvo On Call202
W
W - Winter134
, 136
Warning symbol in center of dashboard31
Warranties164
Washer fluid reservoir170 , 173
Washing the car160
Waste bin110
Waxing161
Weight distribution130
Weights193
Wheels152
WHIPS22
Windshield washer41
Windshield washer fluid reservoir173
Windshield wipers41
Winter tires152
Winter/ Wet driving mode149
Wiper blades175
WARNING!
Detergents and solvents
Do not use gasoline containing lead or benzene as a detergent or solvent Both lead and benzene are toxic and may be
hazardous to your health
Installation of optional equipment/ use of mobile telephones
Incorrectly installed optional equipment, alarm systems or the use of mobile telephones which are not connected to a
suitable antenna can cause faults in the car's electronic control systems
Your car is equipped with a sophisticated electronics system Any repairs, maintenance or fault tracing on this system
should be done by an authorized Volvo retailer only
Please consult your Volvo retailer if you have any questions before connecting accessory or optional equipment to the
vehicle's electrical system
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless and odorless gas which is present in all exhaust gases If you ever smell
exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger compartment is venti- lated and immediately return the
vehicle to your retailer for correction
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