ECU VOLVO S60 2009 Owner´s Manual

06 Starting and driving
Towing
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CAUTION
•
Please check with state and local
authorities before attempting this type
of towing, as vehicles being towed are
subject to regulations regarding maxi-
mum towing speed, length and type of
towing device, lighting, etc.
•
If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not
attempt to start the vehicle by pushing
or pulling it as this will damage the
three-way catalytic converter(s). The
engine must be jump started using an
auxiliary battery (see page 142).
•
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
WARNING
•
Remember that the power brakes and
power steering will not function when
engine is not running. The braking and
steering systems will function but the
brake pedal pressure required is
3 – 4 times above normal and greater
steering effort must be exerted.
•
The towing eyelets must not be used for
pulling another vehicle out of a ditch or
for any similar purpose involving severe
strain.
•
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the
vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/
All Wheel DriveVolvo recommends the use of flat bed equip-
ment.
If wheel lift equipment must be used, please
use extreme caution to help avoid damage to
the vehicle. In this case, the vehicle should
be towed with the rear wheels on the ground
if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle
with the front wheels on the ground, please
refer to the towing information on the previous
page.
CAUTION
•
Sling-type equipment applied at the
front will damage radiator and air con-
ditioning lines.
•
It is equally important not to use sling-
type equipment at the rear or apply lift-
ing equipment inside the rear wheels;
serious damage to the rear axle may
result.
•
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.WARNING
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the
vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck.

06 Starting and drivingLoad carriers (accessory)
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Load carrierLoad carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. Observe the following points when in use:•
To avoid damaging your vehicle and to
achieve maximum safety when driving, we
recommend using the load carriers that
Volvo has developed especially for your
vehicle.
•
Volvo-approved removable roof racks are
designed to carry the maximum allowable
roof load for this vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg).
For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the man-
ufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
•
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's
weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-
mum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).
•
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
•
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
•
Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate tie-down equipment.
•
Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured.
•
Remember that the vehicle's center of
gravity and handling change when you
carry a load on the roof.
•
The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.
•
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast
cornering and hard braking.
Attaching load carriers
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The attachment brackets for the load carriers
are located under the roof molding.
1. Make sure that the load carriers are placed
in the right direction. See the mark on the
decal under the cover.
2. Press the guide lugs into the holes (1).
3. Carefully lower the opposite side of the
load carrier to the roof.
4. Loosen the tightening wheel slightly. Slide
the hook on the load carrier attachment
into the attachment bracket under the roof
molding.

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Load carriers (accessory)
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5. Turn the tightening wheel to secure the
load carrier in the attachment bracket.
6. Repeat this procedure for the other load
carrier attachments.
7. Check that the hooks on all four load carrier
attachments are securely tightened in the
respective attachment brackets on the roof
of the vehicle.
8. Press down the covers.
Check periodically that the load carriers and
load are properly secured.

07 Wheels and tires
Changing wheels
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Insert flat end of lug wrench and turn/pull straight
outThe spare wheel is located under the carpet on
the trunk floor. The jack and crank are secured
in the wheel recess.
There are two jack attachment points on each
side of the vehicle (see illustration below).To change a wheel:1. Engage the parking brake.
2.
Put the gear selector in P (automatic trans-
mission) or reverse (manual transmission).
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Loosen the wheel bolts3. Remove the wheel cap (where applicable)
using the lug wrench in the tool bag.
4. With the vehicle still on the ground, use the
lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts 1/2 -
1 turn by exerting downward pressure.
Turn the bolts counterclockwise to loosen.
CAUTION
•
The vehicle must not be driven with
wheels of different dimensions or with a
spare tire other than the one that came
with the vehicle. The use of different size
wheels can seriously damage your vehi-
cle's transmission.
•
Correct tightening torque on wheel
bolts must be observed. The wheel
bolts should never be greased or lubri-
cated. The extended, chromed wheel
bolts must not be used with steel rims,
as they make it impossible to fit the hub
caps.
•
Locking wheel bolts can be used on
both aluminum and steel wheels. If hub
caps are used on steel wheels, the lock-
ing wheel bolt should be mounted in the
hole as far from the tire's inflation valve
as possible. It would otherwise not be
possible to mount the hub cap on the
wheel.

08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
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NOTE
When washing the vehicle, remember to
remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors
and sills
WARNING
When the vehicle is driven immediately after
being washed, apply the brakes several
times in order to remove any moisture from
the brake linings.
Engine cleaning agents should not be used
when the engine is warm. This constitutes a
fire risk.Automatic washing - simple and quick•
We do NOT recommend washing your
vehicle in an automatic wash during the
first six months (because the paint will not
have hardened sufficiently).
•
An automatic wash is a simple and quick
way to clean your vehicle, but it is worth
remembering that it may not be as thor-
ough as when you yourself go over the
vehicle with sponge and water. Keeping
the underbody clean is most important,
especially in the winter. Some automatic
washers do not have facilities for washing
the underbody.
•
Before driving into an automatic vehicle
wash, make sure that side view mirrors,auxiliary lamps, etc, are secure, and that
any antenna(s) are retracted or removed.
Otherwise there is risk of the machine dis-
lodging them.
Exterior lightingCondensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as
headlights, fog lights, or tail lights. This is nor-
mal and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-
pate after the lights have been on for a short
time.Polishing and waxing•
Normally, polishing is not required during
the first year after delivery, however, wax-
ing may be beneficial.
•
Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can
be removed with kerosene or tar remover.
Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing
compound.
•
After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
•
Several commercially available products
contain both polish and wax.
•
Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-
ishing a dull surface.
•
A wide range of polymer-based vehicle
waxes can be purchased today. Thesewaxes are easy to use and produce a long-
lasting, high-gloss finish that protects the
bodywork against oxidation, road dirt and
fading.
•
Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113 ° F (45 ° C).CAUTION
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-
life or durable paint protection coatings,
some of which may claim to prevent pitting,
fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings have
not been tested by Volvo for compatibility
with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of them
may cause the clear coat to soften, crack,
or cloud. Damage caused by application of
paint protection coatings may not be cov-
ered under your vehicle's paint warranty.Cleaning the upholsteryFabricClean with soapy water or a detergent. For
more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream,
shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric
stain remover. Consult your Volvo retailer.Interior plastic componentsCleaning interior plastic components should
be done with a cleaning agent specially

09 Maintenance and servicing
Battery
09``195 Battery maintenance
The battery in your vehicle is located under the
floor of the trunk.
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the
number of starts, etc. all affect the service life
and function of the battery. In order for your
battery to perform satisfactorily, keep the fol-
lowing in mind:•
Check the fluid level in each cell in the bat-
tery every 24 months or every 15,000
1
miles (24,000 km), whichever is sooner. Do
not overfill.
•
Use a screw driver to open the caps or
cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
•
If necessary, add distilled water. The level
should never be above the indicator.
•
The fluid level should be checked if the
battery has been recharged.
•
After inspection, be sure the cap over each
battery cell or the cover is securely in
place.
•
Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and properly tightened. Route
ventilation hose through opening in floor
(see page 195)
•
Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running, for example when
changing the battery.
•
The battery should be disconnected from
the vehicle when a battery charger is used
directly on the battery.
•
However, if the battery is being charged via
the connecting points in the engine com-
partment (see page 195), the battery must
be connected.WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
•
Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•
Do not smoke near the battery.
•
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If con-
tact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.
NOTE
Used batteries should be properly disposed
of at a recycling station or similar facility, or
taken to your Volvo retailer.Symbols:
Wear protection gogglesSee owner's manual for
detailsKeep away from children
1More frequently in warm climates.

09 Maintenance and servicingBattery
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CorrosiveNo smoking, no open flames,
no sparksExplosion
Replacing the battery
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Ventilation hose1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting the bat-
tery so that all information in the vehicle's
electrical system can be stored in the con-
trol modules.
3. Remove the bolts on the retaining bracket
over the battery and lift out the bracket.
4. Fold up the plastic cover over the negative
(ground) battery terminal. or unscrew the
cover over the battery.
5. Disconnect the negative cable.6. Lift off the plastic cover if necessary and
disconnect the positive cable
7. Pull the ventilation hose from the battery.
8. Lift out the old battery.
Installing a new battery1. Put a new battery into place.
2. Put the lower retaining bracket in place and
retighten the bolt.
3. Reconnect the positive cable.
4. Press the cover for the positive battery ter-
minal into place and fold down the lid of the
plastic cover.
5. Connect the negative (ground) cable and
fold down the plastic cover if applicable.
6. Be sure that the ventilation hose is securely
connected to the battery and that the other
end of the hose is properly routed through
the ventilation opening in the floor of the
battery compartment (see the illustration).
7. Reinstall the retaining bracket over the bat-
tery and retighten the nuts.

09 Maintenance and servicingReplacing bulbs
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(Halogen headlights)Removing the defective bulb:1. Switch off the headlights and turn the igni-
tion switch to position 0.
2. Remove the cover to access the bulb
assembly.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it
out.
4. Disconnect the wiring connector by press-
ing the lock tab out and pulling.
5. Twist the bulb counterclockwise, and pull
it out of the holder.Installing the new bulb:1. Connect the wiring connector to the new
bulb until it clicks into place.
2. Insert the bulb into the headlight housing
and turn it until it is securely in place.
3. Press the cover back into place.
Parking light
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(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 of the low beam
headlight assembly. Pull out the parking
light holder.
3. Pull the bulb out of the holder.Installing the new bulb:1. Press a new bulb into the holder
2. Reinsert the bulb and holder into place.
3. Reinstall the plastic cover.
Parking light
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(Active Bi-Xenon headlights)Removing the defective bulb:1. Switch off the headlights and turn the igni-
tion switch to position 0.
2. Remove the plastic cover of the high beam
headlight assembly. Pull out the parking
light holder.
3. Pull the bulb out of the holder.Installing the new bulb:1. Press a new bulb into the holder
2. Reinsert the bulb and holder into place.
3. Reinstall the plastic cover.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
09``203 Replacing bulbs in the taillight cluster
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Location of bulbs
Brake lightParking light (left side)Fog light (one side)Side marker lampTurn signalBack up light
All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced
from inside the trunk.1. Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to
position0.
2. Unlock and fold down the side panel to
access the bulbs.
The bulbs are located in two separate bulb
holders, an upper and a lower. Each bulb
holder has a locking pin.
Replace bulbs in the upper and lower
bulb holders as follows:1. To ease the work: disconnect the cable
from the bulb holder.2. Press the catches together and pull out the
holder.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reconnect the cable.
5. Close and secure the side panel.
NOTE
If the message indicating a burned out bulb
remains in the information display after the
bulb has been replaced, consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.