VOLVO S60 2001 Workshop Manual

Place the transmission in the (P) ark position (automatic transmission) to help prevent inadvertent movement of the
gear selector. The car features a 60/ 40 split fold- down rear seat. This function is performed by handles inside the
trunk, and also provides a means for children and adults to enter the passenger compartment in the event they
become locked inside the trunk.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handles.
To fold down the rear seats from inside the trunk, pull the release control handles located on either side of the trunk.
pg. 112 Rear seat and trunk
Carrying long loads
The center backrest cushion folds forward, allowing you to transport long, light cargo such as skis in the trunk of your
car. To lower the backrest:
Pull the right release control handle in the trunk to release the backrest (see page 111).
From the rear seat, fold down the right section of the backrest slightly *.
Release the flap by pushing the catch (located on the rear side of the backrest) upward and pulling the flap forward.
Return the backrest to the upright
Grocery bag holder (option)
Open the trunk lid. Hang or secure your grocery bags using the tensioning straps or holders.
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Center head restraints
The center head restraint can be adjusted according to the passenger's height. The restraint should be carefully
adjusted to support the occupant's head.
The head restraint can be raised by pulling straight up or lowered by pressing the catch at the base of the left head
restraint support and pushing down.
* If your car is equipped with the optional integrated child booster cushion, this cushion must be folded down before
you fold down the backrest (see page 25
)
pg. 113 Spare wheel and tools
Spare wheel, tools and jack
The spare wheel, jack and tool kit are located under the floor of the trunk. To access the spare tire:
Pull up the floor mats, front and rear
Remove the jack and tool kit.
Unscrew the spare wheel and lift it out.
WARNING!
Make sure that the spare tire, jack and tool bag are properly secured with the securing bracket to help keep these
components in place in the event of a sudden stop.
If the car is equipped with a grocery bag holder:
Turn the two clips, which are located at the rear corner of the mat, 90¡.
Pull the front of the floor mat back towards the trunk lid opening.
Lift the mat slightly and turn 90¡ to lift it out.
Lift the mat out of the trunk.
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Unscrew the spare tire and lift it out.
Return and secure everything in reverse order.
See also page 157
for more information on using the jack.
pg. 114 Spare wheel and tools
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Interior
pg. 99 Interior
Front seats 100
Interior lighting104
Floor mats (option)105
Storage compartments106
Rear seat and trunk111
Spare wheel and tools113
pg. 100 Front seats
Manual height adjustment - front seat
The front edges of the driver and passenger seat cushions can be adjusted to seven different settings and the rear
edges to nine different settings.
Lever (A) - adjusting the front edge of the seat.
Lever (B) - adjusting the rear edge of the seat.
Manual front-rear adjustment
The seat can be moved forward or rearward by pulling up on the front -rear adjustment bar.
Check that the seat is securely locked into position after adjusting.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
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pg. 101 Front seats
Folding the backrests in the front seat
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded to a horizontal position to make room for a long load. Fold the
backrest as follows:
Move the seat as far back as possible.
Adjust the backrest to the upright position.
Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest.
Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward.
Move the seat as far forward as possible.
WARNING!
Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during
sudden stops.
pg. 102 Front seats
Power seat (option)
Operation
Passenger seat: The seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I, II or if the engine is running.
Driver's seat: The seat can be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I, II or if the engine is running. It can also be
adjusted in the following circumstances:
1. Within 40 seconds of the ignition key being turned to position 0 or removed from the ignition switch.
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2. After you have unlocked the driver's door with the key or remote control, the driver's seat can be adjusted during a
10 minute period if the door remains open. If the door is closed, the seat can be adjusted for 40 seconds. The ignition
key can be in position 0 or not yet inserted in the ignition switch.
Remote control
If you unlock the car with the remote control and open the driver's door, the driver's seat will adjust to the settings it
had the last time the car was locked with the same remote control.
Seat adjustment
If your Volvo is equipped with power seats, the following may be adjusted with the two switches at the side of the
seat:
A - Front edge of seat (raise/ lower)
B - Front-rear
C - Rear edge of seat (raise/ lower)
D - Backrest tilt
NOTE! The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs,
switch off the ignition (key in position 0) and wait about 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
Please refer to the following page for information on programming the memory function in the driver's seat.
Emergency stop
If the seat accidentally begins to move, press one of the buttons to stop the seat.
WARNING!
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the car.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.
pg. 103 Front seats
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Programming the memory
Please note that only the driver' s seat is equipped with the memory function. Three seat positions can be
programmed. To program a seat position:
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
2. Hold down the MEM button.
3. While holding down the MEM button, press button 1 to program the current position of the seat.
Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way.
To move the seat to a programmed position, press and hold down button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat moves to the preset
position and stops.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the
programmed position.
pg. 104 Interior lighting
Courtesy light
The courtesy light can be turned on or off by pressing the button. The light also has a timer function which turns the
light on for 30 seconds if:
You unlock the car from the outside with the key or remote control.
You switch off the ignition (turn the key to position 0).
The courtesy light stays on for 10 minutes if one of the doors is left open after the car is unlocked. The courtesy light
switches off if:
The engine is started.
The car is locked from the outside with the key or remote control.
The courtesy light can be switched off or on in all situations by briefly pressing the button. When you switch the light
on, it remains lit for 10 minutes.
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You can disconnect the automatic function by pressing the courtesy light button for more than 3 seconds. Briefly
pressing the courtesy light button again automatically reconnects the function.
The courtesy light timer periods can be changed. Contact your Volvo retailer.
Reading lights - front/ rear
The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing the respective buttons. These lights switch off automatically
after 10 minutes if the engine is not running. If the engine is running, the lights stay on indefinitely. The lights can be
switched off at any time by pressing the button.
pg. 105 Floor mats (option)
Vanity mirror
The light comes on when you open the cover.
Floor mats (option)
Volvo offers floor mats specially manufactured for your car. They must be properly placed and secured in the mat
clips.
WARNING!
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause the accelerator pedal to catch. Check that the movement of the
accelerator pedal is not impeded. No more than one protective floor covering may be used at one time.
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Safety
pg. 9 Safety
Seat belts 10
Airbags (Supplemental Restraint System)12
Side airbags (SIPS airbags)18
Inflatable Curtain (IC)20
Inspection of airbags, inflatable curtains and seat belt tensioners21
WHIPS22
Child safety24
Occupant safety, Reporting safety defects28
pg. 10 Seat belts
Seat belts
Not wearing a seat belt is like believing "It'll never happen to me!" Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt,
urges you and all occupants of your car to wear seat belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an
infant, car or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front
seat of a car.
NOTE: Legislation in your state or province may mandate seat belt usage. Additionally, most states and provinces
have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seat belts.
So, urging you to "buckle up" is not just our recommendation - legislation in your state or province may mandate seat
belt usage. The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say, "It's a good thing I was wearing my
seat belt."
NOTE: A chime will sound several times if the driver has not fastened his/ her seat belt.
To buckle a seat belt:
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