seats VOLVO S60 2008 Owners Manual

In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocanada.com
2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. All rights reserved.
2 Contents
00 Introduction
General information 6
Volvo and the environment7
Important warnings9
01 Safety
Occupant safety 12
Seat belts14
Supplemental Restraint System16
Front airbags17
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)21
Side impact (SIP) airbag25
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)26
Whiplash Protection System
(WHIPS)28
Child safety
30
Child restraint systems32
Infant seats34
Convertible seats36
Booster cushions39
ISOFIX lower anchors40
Top tether anchors42
Child restraint registration and
recalls43
02 Instruments and control
Instrument overview
46
Instrument panel48
Instrument and warning symbols49
Buttons in the center console54
Steering wheel adjustment56
Lighting panel57
Fuel filler door-unlocking
manually59
Left-side steering wheel lever
60
Right-side steering wheel lever61
Hazard warning flashers, door
mirror defroster63
Trip computer
64
Cruise control66
Parking brake68
12-volt sockets69
Power windows70
Mirrors72
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Power moonroof (option)76
Home Link® Universal
Transceiver (option)78
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03 Climate
Climate control systems - general
information84
Air distribution
85
Electronic Climate Control, ECC86
04 Interior
Front seats92
Interior lighting97
Storage compartments99
Rear seat and trunk103
Spare wheel, tools and jack106
05 Locks and alarm
Keys110
Remote control112
Locking and unlocking115
Child safety locks117
Alarm118
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06 Starting and driving
General information 122
Fuel requirements124
Refueling125
Starting the vehicle127
Economical driving129
Handling and road holding130
Manual transmission131
Automatic transmission (option)132
All Wheel Drive (option)136
Brake system137
Stability system139
Towing141
Jump starting143
Towing a trailer144
Detachable trailer hitch146
Load carriers (accessory)147
Cold weather precautions149
Before a long distance trip150
Front/rear park assist
(option/accessory)151
07 Wheels and tires
General information
156
Tire inflation158
Tire inflation pressure table -U.S.
models160
Tire inflation pressure table -
Canadian models161
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System(TPMS) - U.S. models162
Tire designations
164
Glossary of tire terminology165
Vehicle loading166
Uniform Tire Quality Grading168
Snow chains, snow tires, studded
tires169
Temporary spare
170
Changing wheels171
Tire rotation174
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle178
Paint touch up181
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In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocanada.com
2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. All rights reserved.
2 Contents
00 Introduction
General information 6
Volvo and the environment7
Important warnings9
01 Safety
Occupant safety 12
Seat belts14
Supplemental Restraint System16
Front airbags17
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)21
Side impact (SIP) airbag25
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)26
Whiplash Protection System
(WHIPS)28
Child safety
30
Child restraint systems32
Infant seats34
Convertible seats36
Booster cushions39
ISOFIX lower anchors40
Top tether anchors42
Child restraint registration and
recalls43
02 Instruments and control
Instrument overview
46
Instrument panel48
Instrument and warning symbols49
Buttons in the center console54
Steering wheel adjustment56
Lighting panel57
Fuel filler door-unlocking
manually59
Left-side steering wheel lever
60
Right-side steering wheel lever61
Hazard warning flashers, door
mirror defroster63
Trip computer
64
Cruise control66
Parking brake68
12-volt sockets69
Power windows70
Mirrors72
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Power moonroof (option)76
Home Link® Universal
Transceiver (option)78
3 Contents
03 Climate
Climate control systems - general
information84
Air distribution
85
Electronic Climate Control, ECC86
04 Interior
Front seats92
Interior lighting97
Storage compartments99
Rear seat and trunk103
Spare wheel, tools and jack106
05 Locks and alarm
Keys110
Remote control112
Locking and unlocking115
Child safety locks117
Alarm118
4 Contents
06 Starting and driving
General information 122
Fuel requirements124
Refueling125
Starting the vehicle127
Economical driving129
Handling and road holding130
Manual transmission131
Automatic transmission (option)132
All Wheel Drive (option)136
Brake system137
Stability system139
Towing141
Jump starting143
Towing a trailer144
Detachable trailer hitch146
Load carriers (accessory)147
Cold weather precautions149
Before a long distance trip150
Front/rear park assist
(option/accessory)151
07 Wheels and tires
General information
156
Tire inflation158
Tire inflation pressure table -U.S.
models160
Tire inflation pressure table -
Canadian models161
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System(TPMS) - U.S. models162
Tire designations
164
Glossary of tire terminology165
Vehicle loading166
Uniform Tire Quality Grading168
Snow chains, snow tires, studded
tires169
Temporary spare
170
Changing wheels171
Tire rotation174
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle178
Paint touch up181
5 Contents
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VOLVO S60
10 01 Safety
Occupant safety 12
Seat belts14
Supplemental Restraint System16
Front airbags17
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)21
Side impact (SIP) airbag25
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)26
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)28
Child safety30
Child restraint systems32
Infant seats34
Convertible seats36
Booster cushions39
ISOFIX lower anchors40
Top tether anchors42
Child restraint registration and recalls43
11 01 Safety
12 01 Safety
Occupant safety
Volvo's concern for safety
Safety is the Volvo cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line.
Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo
vehicles long before it was fashionable or required by government regulation. We will not compromise our commitment
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belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the retractor slot.
Seat belt reminder
The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light above the rearview mirror, and a symbol in the
instrument panel that alert the driver that the seat belt is not properly fastened.
15 01 Safety
Seat belts
Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct way. The diagonal
section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the side of the belly. The lap section
should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove
all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the body without any twists.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such that they can easily
maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means they must be able to easily operate the foot pedals and
steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between
their belly and the steering wheel.
Child seats
Please refer to page 34
for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.
Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning. Check seat belt
mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap.
WARNING
Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant.
Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use
could cause injury in the event of an accident.
Seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching and should be replaced after any
collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.
Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by an authorized Volvo service technician only.
Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimental
effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.
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The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function properly.
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt properly fastened.
16 01 Safety
Supplemental Restraint System
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt pretensioners, front airbags, side impact airbags, the occupant weight sensor, and
inflatable curtains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS control module. An SRS warning light in the
instrument panel (see the illustration above) illuminates when the ignition key is turned to position I, II, or III, and will
normally go out after approximately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in the system.
Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates. If this warning
symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol
illuminates and a text message will be displayed.
WARNING
If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving, have the
vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
WARNING
Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could cause
malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the
vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in
the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which could result in
personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to move the gear
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selector to the neutral position:
Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery
Wait at least one minute.
Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
Press firmly on the brake pedal.
Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position. See page 132 for information on manually overriding
the shiftlock system.
17 01 Safety
Front airbags
The front airbag system
The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection intended, seat belts
must be worn at all times.
The front airbag system includes gas generators surrounded by the airbags, and deceleration sensors that activate the gas
generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a controlled rate to
provide better cushioning. Both seat belt pretensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt slack. The entire process,
including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one fifth of a second.
The location of the front airbags is indicated by "SRS AIRBAG" embossed on the steering wheel pad and above the
glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of the dash.
The driver's side front airbag is folded and located in the steering wheel hub.
The passenger's side front airbag is folded behind a panel located above the glove compartment.
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WARNING
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the
seat belt fastened
1.
Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your vehicle. Other
safety systems can also be damaged.
The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the event of
prolonged exposure.
1See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 21.
19 01 Safety
Front airbags
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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
WARNING
If a fault in the system is detected and indicated as explained on the previous page, be aware that the passenger's
side front airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision.
In this case, the safety systems and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician as soon as possible.
WARNING
Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system. This could result in system malfunction.
Maintenance or repairs should only be carried out by an authorized Volvo service technician.
The front passenger's seat should not be modified in any way. This could reduce pressure on the seat cushion,
which might interfere with the OWS system's function.
The OWS is designed to disable (will not inflate) the passenger's side front airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a
forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will
illuminate and stay on to remind you that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled (see the following table).
1Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats.
In rare situations when the seat belt is not properly fastened, some child restraints may not be detected by the OWS because there is very little
weight on the vehicle seat cushion. In these cases the passenger's side front airbag may be disabled, but the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp will not be lit. Do not assume that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit.
Make sure the child restraint is properly installed (turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following
the child restraint manufacturer's instructions) and that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is on, or move the child restraint to the rear
seat.
The OWS is designed to enable (may inflate) the passenger's side front airbag anytime the system senses that a person
of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger's seat.
The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off and remain off.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is
on, it is possible that the person isn't sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in an upright position.
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