VOLVO S60 2009 Owner´s Manual

VOLVO S60Owner's Manual
Web Edition

Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust
that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an
automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We
encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment
descriptions and operating instructions in this manual. We also
urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in
this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate
a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any
impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emis-
sion standards. For further information please contact your
retailer, or:
In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care
Center
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
www.volvocars.us
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
2008 © Volvo Car Corporation, All rights reserved.

Contents
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00 IntroductionGeneral information.................................. 10
Volvo and the environment....................... 11
Important warnings................................... 13
01
01 SafetyOccupant safety........................................ 16
Seat belts.................................................. 18
Supplemental Restraint System............... 20
Front airbags............................................. 21
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS).............. 25
Side impact (SIPS) airbag......................... 28
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC).................... 29
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)...... 30
Child safety............................................... 32
Child restraint systems............................. 34
Infant seats............................................... 36
Convertible seats...................................... 38
Booster cushions...................................... 40
ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 41
Top tether anchors.................................... 43
Child restraint registration and recalls...... 44
02
02 Instruments and controlsInstrument overview.................................. 48
Instrument panel....................................... 50
Indicator and warning symbols................. 52
Buttons in the center console................... 56
Steering wheel adjustment....................... 58
Lighting panel........................................... 59
Fuel filler door–unlocking manually........... 61
Left-side steering wheel lever................... 62
Right-side steering wheel lever................. 64
Hazard warning flashers, door mirror
defroster.................................................... 66
Trip computer........................................... 67
Cruise control............................................ 69
Parking brake............................................ 71
12-volt socket........................................... 72
Power windows......................................... 73
Mirrors....................................................... 75
Power moonroof (option).......................... 78
HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(option)...................................................... 80

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03 ClimateClimate control systems - general infor-
mation.......................................................86
Air distribution........................................... 88
Electronic climate control, ECC................ 89
04
04 InteriorFront seats................................................ 94
Interior lighting.......................................... 97
Storage compartments............................. 99
Rear seat and trunk................................. 102
Spare wheel, tools and jack.................... 105
05
05 Locks and alarmKeys........................................................108
Remote control....................................... 109
Locking and unlocking............................ 112
Child safety locks.................................... 114
Alarm....................................................... 116

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06 Starting and drivingGeneral information................................120
Fuel requirements................................... 121
Refueling................................................. 122
Starting the vehicle................................. 124
Economical driving.................................. 127
Handling and road holding...................... 128
Manual transmission............................... 129
Automatic transmission (option)............. 130
All Wheel Drive (option)........................... 134
Brake system.......................................... 135
Stability system....................................... 138
Towing.................................................... 140
Jump starting.......................................... 142
Towing a trailer....................................... 143
Detachable trailer hitch........................... 145
Load carriers (accessory)........................ 146
Cold weather precautions....................... 148
Before a long distance trip...................... 149
Front/rear park assist (option/accessory) 150
07
07 Wheels and tiresGeneral information................................154
Tire inflation............................................. 156
Tire inflation pressure table - U.S. mod-
els............................................................ 158
Tire inflation pressure table - Canadian
models.................................................... 159
Tire designations..................................... 160
Glossary of tire terminology ................... 162
Vehicle loading........................................ 163
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................. 165
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires. . 166
Temporary spare..................................... 167
Tire rotation............................................. 168
Changing wheels....................................169
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
U.S. models............................................ 172
08
08 Car careWashing and cleaning the vehicle.......... 176
Paint touch up......................................... 180

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09 Maintenance and servicingVolvo service........................................... 184
Maintaining your vehicle......................... 185
Emission inspection readiness............... 186
Working on your vehicle......................... 187
Hood and engine compartment.............. 189
Engine oil................................................ 190
Fluids....................................................... 192
Wiper blades........................................... 194
Battery..................................................... 195
Replacing bulbs...................................... 198
Fuses....................................................... 206
10
10 AudioIntroduction............................................. 216
Audio system HU-650 - overview........... 217
Audio system HU-850 - overview........... 218
Radio functions HU-650/HU-850............ 219
RBDS functions HU-650/HU-850........... 223
HU-650 - CD player................................ 226
HU-850 - internal CD changer................ 227
External CD changer (option).................. 228
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II - HU-850
only.........................................................229
Audio systems - specifications...............230
11
11 SpecificationsLabel information.................................... 234
Dimensions............................................ 236
Weights ..................................................238
Capacities............................................... 240
Engine specifications.............................. 242
Bulbs....................................................... 243
Electrical system..................................... 244
Three-way catalytic converter................. 245
Suspension............................................. 246
Volvo programs....................................... 247

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12 IndexIndex.......................................................248

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IntroductionGeneral information
10
ShiftlockWhen your vehicle is parked, the gear selector
is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the
selector from this position, turn the ignition key
to position II (or start the engine), depress the
brake pedal, press the button on the front side
of the gear selector and move the selector from
(P)ark.Keylock (automatic transmission)When you switch off the ignition, the gear
selector must be in the (P)ark position before
the key can be removed from the ignition
switch.Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)The ABS system in your vehicle performs a
self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first rea-
ches the speed of approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several
times and a sound may be audible from the
ABS control module. This is normal.Fuel filler doorPress the button on the light switch panel when
the car is at a standstill to open the fuel filler
door.Fuel filler capThe fuel filler door, located on the right rear
fender, is connected to your vehicle's central
locking system.Press the button on the light switch panel (see
illustration see page 59) when the vehicle is
at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.
Please note that the fuel filler door will remain
unlocked until the vehicle begins to move for-
ward. An audible click will be heard when the
fuel filler door relocks.
Points to keep in mind•
Before you operate your vehicle for the first
time, please familiarize yourself with the
new-engine oil consumption information
see page 191. You should also be familiar
with the information in chapters one, two
and eight of this manual.
•
Information contained in the balance of the
manual is extremely useful and should be
read after operating the vehicle for the first
time.
•
The manual is structured so that it can be
used for reference. For this reason, it
should be kept in the vehicle for ready
access.
•
Do not export your Volvo to another coun-
try before investigating that country's
applicable safety and exhaust emission
requirements. In some cases it may be dif-
ficult or impossible to comply with these
requirements. Modifications to the emis-
sion control system(s) may render your
Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in
the U.S., Canada and other countries.
•
All information, illustrations and specifica-
tions contained in this manual are based on
the latest product information available at
the time of publication. Please note that
some vehicles may be equipped differ-
ently, depending on special legal require-
ments. Optional equipment described in
this manual may not be available in all mar-
kets.
•
Volvo reserves the right to make model
changes at any time, or to change specifi-
cations or design without notice and with-
out incurring obligation.WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident,
unseen damage may affect its drivability
and safety.