trailer VOLVO S60 2009 Owner´s Manual

06 Starting and drivingFront/rear park assist (option/accessory)
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Front/rear park assist
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Front/rear park assistThe park assist system is designed to assist
you when driving into parking spaces, garages,
etc. It utilizes four ultrasound sensors located
in one or both bumpers to measure the dis-
tance to a vehicle, object, or a person who may
be close to the front or rear of your vehicle.
Park assist is available in two versions:•
Rear bumper only
•
Front and rear bumpers
WARNING
Park Assist is an information system, NOT a
safety system. This system is designed to
be a supplementary aid when parking the
vehicle. It is not, however, intended to
replace the driver's attention and judge-
ment.FunctionThe system is activated automatically when the
vehicle is started. The indicator light in the but-
ton in the center console illuminates.•
The front park assist system is active from
the time the engine is started until the vehi-
cle exceeds a speed of approximately
10 mph (15 km/h). It is also active when the
vehicle is backing up.
•
Rear park assist is active when the engine
is running and reverse gear has been
selected.
Rear park assistThe distance monitored behind the vehicle is
approximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The signal comes
from the rear speakers.
The system must be deactivated when towing
a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rearmounted
carrier, etc, which could trigger the rear park
assist system's sensors.
NOTE
Rear park assist is deactivated automati-
cally when towing a trailer if Volvo genuine
trailer wiring is used.Front park assistThe distance monitored in front of the vehicle
is approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 m). The audible sig-
nal comes from the audio system's front
speakers.•
It may not be possible to combine auxiliary
headlights and front park assist since
these lights could trigger the system's sen-
sors.
Activating/deactivating park assistThe system is activated automatically when the
vehicle is started.•
Press the Park assist button on the center
console (see page 57) to temporarily deac-
tivate the system(s). The indicator light in
the button will go out when the system has
been deactivated.
•
Park assist will be automatically reactiva-
ted the next time the engine is started, or if
the button is pressed (the indicator light in
the button will illuminate).

07 Wheels and tires
Vehicle loading
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Properly loading your vehicle will provide maxi-
mum return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for deter-mining your
vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-
tion placard:Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tank
of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional equip-
ment.Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, including
cargo and optional equipment. When towing,
trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargo
weight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to
the section "Towing a trailer" on page 143.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be
carried by a single axle (front or rear). These
numbers are shown on the Federal/Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/
CMVSS) label. The total load on each axle must
never exceed its maximum permissible weight.Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-
gers.
NOTE
•
The location of the various labels in your
vehicle can be found on page 234.
•
A table listing important weight limits for
your vehicle can be found on page
238.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit1. Locate the statement "the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-
cle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5
× 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual
1to determine

07 Wheels and tiresVehicle loading
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how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.WARNING
•
Exceeding the permissible axle weight,
gross vehicle weight, or any other
weight rating limits can cause tire over-
heating resulting in permanent defor-
mation or catastrophic failure.
•
Do not use replacement tires with lower
load carrying capacities than the tires
that were original equipment on the
vehicle because this will lower the vehi-
cle's GVW rating. Replacement tires
with a higher limit than the originals do
not increase the vehicle's GVW rating
limitations.
1See "Towing a trailer" see page 143.

09 Maintenance and servicingEngine oil
09190
Oil specificationsEngine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC
specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.
Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel
economy, engine performance, or engine pro-
tection.
Volvo recommends Castrol.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or
synthetic oils may provide superior fuel econ-
omy and engine protection. Consult your Volvo
retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician for recommendations on premium
or synthetic oils.Oil additives must not be used.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance serv-
ices. This oil is only used at customer
request, at additional charge. Please con-
sult a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
Oil viscosity (stable ambient
temperatures)Operation in hot climatesWhen temperatures exceed 104° F (40° C) in
your area, Volvo recommends, for the protec-
tion of your engine, that you use a heavier
weight oil, such as such as SAE 5W-40 or
0W-40. See the viscosity chart.
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Operation in temperate climatesIncorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life.
Under normal use when temperatures do not
exceed 104° F (40° C), SAE 5W-30 will provide
good fuel economy and engine protection. See
the viscosity chart.Extreme engine operationSynthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40
and complying with oil quality requirements arerecommended for driving in areas of sustained
temperature extremes (hot or cold), when tow-
ing a trailer over long distances, and for pro-
longed driving in mountainous areas.
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American Petroleum Institute (API) symbolAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)
symbolThe API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into
three parts:•
The upper section describes the oil's per-
formance level.
•
The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
•
The lower section indicates whether the oil
has demonstrated energy-conserving
properties in a standard test in comparison
to a reference oil.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
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Low beam headlight/parking light (halogen
headlights)High beam headlight, parking light (Active
Bi-Xenon headlights)
Certain models may have a plastic tube that
may hinder access to the bulbs. This tube can
be broken off and discarded.NOTE
If you encounter difficulty when changing a
bulb, please contact a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.Low beam headlight
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Low beam bulb (halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:1. Switch off the headlights and turn the igni-
tion switch to position 0.
2. Remove the plastic cover.
3. Disconnect the wiring connector.
Loosen the retaining spring by first moving
it to the right and then moving it outward
and downward, out of the way.
Pull out the defective bulb.
G028436
Installing the new bulb:
Insert the new bulb, without touching the
glass, with the guide lug upward. The bulb
will only seat properly in this position.
Move the retaining spring up and push it
slightly to the left until it seats properly.
1. Reconnect the wiring connector.
2. Reinstall the plastic cover.
NOTE
If the vertical aim of your headlights needs
to be adjusted for any reason (e.g., towing
a trailer for extended periods), this should
be done by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.High beam headlight
G028437
High beam bulb

09 Maintenance and servicingFuses
09212
Fuses in the trunk
G026968
The fuses in the cargo area are located behind
the panel on the driver's side of the cargo com-
partment. When replacing a blown fuse, be
sure to replace it with a new one of the same
color and amperage (written on the fuse).No.
A
1
Backup lights
10
2
Parking lights, foglights, cargo
area lighting, license plate
lighting, brake lights
20
3
Accessory control module
15
No.
A
4
–
5
Rear Electronic Module
10
6
CD-changer (option), Naviga-
tion system (option)
7.5
7
Trailer wiring (30-feed) - option
15
8
12-volt socket - cargo area
15
9
Rear passenger's side door -
power window, power window
cutout function
20
No.
A
10
Rear driver's side door - power
window, power window cutout
function
20
11
–
12
–
13
–
14
–
15
–
16
–

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses
09
213
No.
A
17
Accessory audio
5
18
–
19
Folding head restraints
15
20
Trailer wiring (15-feed) - option
20
21
–
22
–
23
All Wheel Drive
7.5
24
Four-C chassis system
(option)
15
25
–
26
Park assist (option)
5
27
Main fuse: trailer wiring, Four-
C, park assist, All Wheel Drive
30
28
Central locking system
15
29
Driver's side trailer lighting:
parking lights, turn signal
(option)
25
30
Passenger's side trailer light-
ing: parking light, brake light,
fog light, turn signal (option)
25
No.
A
31
Main fuse: fuses 37 and 38
40
32
–
33
–
34
–
35
–
36
–
37
Heated rear window
20
38
Heated rear window
20

11 Specifications
Weights
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239
Max. loadsMax. roof load
220 lbs (100 kg)
Max. trailer weight:
– without brakes
– with brakes, 2” ball
A
– with brakes, 1 7/8” ball
1650 lbs (750 kg)
3300 lbs (1500 kg)
2000 lbs (900 kg)
Max. tongue weight:
165 lbs (75 kg)
Trailer weights below 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg)
110 lbs (50 kg)
Trailer weights above 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg)
165 lbs (75 kg)
AWhen driving for prolonged periods at temperatures above 86 °F (30 °C), the maximum recommended weight is 2000 lbs (900 kg).See also page 143 for additional information.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible axle loads and/
or the gross vehicle weight must not be
exceeded.
WARNING
When adding accessories, equipment, lug-
gage and other cargo to your vehicle, the
total capacity weight must not be exceeded.

11 Specifications
Capacities
11
241
Category
Specification
Capacity
Power steering fluid
Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/
N 1161529 or equivalent
0.9 US qts. (0.9 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir
Use washer fluid solvent in cold weather conditions.
6.8 US qts (6.4 liters)
NOTE
The transmission oil does not normally need
to be changed during the service life of the
vehicle. However, it may be necessary to
replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven
in areas of sustained temperature extremes
(hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long
distances, for prolonged driving in moun-
tainous areas, or if the vehicle is often driven
short distances in temperatures under 40°F
(5°C).

12 Index
12
249
DDefroster.................................................... 89
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 145
Dimensions.............................................. 236
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 25
Driving economically................................ 127
Driving through water..............................128
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
(DSTC)...................................................... 138EEconomical driving..................................127
Electrical system...................................... 244
Emission inspection................................. 186
Engine
specifications...................................... 242
starting................................................ 124
Engine compartment............................... 189
Engine oil................................................. 190
FFederal Clean Air Act............................... 184
Front airbags.................................. 21, 22, 25
Front park assist...................................... 150
Front seats
folding backrests.................................. 94
manually operated................................ 94
power operated.................................... 94
Front suspension..................................... 246
Fuel.......................................................... 120
Fuel filler cap............................................ 122
Fuel filler door
opening manually...............................122
Fuel system.............................................. 242
Fuses.......................................................206GGasoline................................................... 120
Geartronic................................................ 132
manual shifting...................................132
Generator................................................. 244
Glove compartment................................. 101Grocery bag holder.................................. 103
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 163
HHandling................................................... 128
Head restraints, rear seat........................103
Hoisting the car........................................ 187
Hood - opening........................................ 189IIgnition switch.......................................... 125
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 108
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 29
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 157
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 159
US models.......................................... 158
Inspection, preparing for......................... 186
Interior lighting........................................... 97