steering wheel VOLVO S60 2009 Owner´s Manual

06 Starting and drivingStability system
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Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)The stability system consists of a number of
functions designed help reduce wheel spin,
counteract skidding, and to generally help
improve directional stability.
NOTE
A pulsating sound will be audible when the
system is actively operating and is normal.Traction control (TC)This function is designed to help reduce wheel
spin by transferring power from a drive wheel
that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the
opposite side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
TC is most active at low speeds.
This is one of the DSTC's permanent functions
and cannot be switched off.Spin control (SC)The spin control function is designed to help
prevent the drive wheels from spinning while
the vehicle is accelerating.
Under certain circumstances, such as when
driving with snow chains, or driving in deep
snow or loose sand, it may be advisable to
temporarily switch off this function for maxi-
mum tractive force.
Temporarily switching off Spin control1. Turn the thumb wheel (2) on the left-side
steering wheel lever until the DSTC menu
is displayed.
2.
Hold down the RESET button (1) to toggle
between
DSTC SPIN CONTROL ON
or
OFF
.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)This function helps maintain directional stabil-
ity, for example when cornering, by braking
one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows
a tendency to skid or slide laterally.)
WARNING
The car's handling and stability characteris-
tics will be altered if the DSTC system func-
tions have been disabled.
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Controls on the left-side steering wheel lever
NOTE
•
The message
DSTC SPIN CONTROL
OFF
indicates that the stability sys-
tem's spin control function has tempo-
rarily been switched off.
•
The stability control indicator light will
illuminate and remain on until spin con-
trol has been reactivated.
•
DSTC ON
indicates that all system
functions are active.
•
The spin control function is automati-
cally enabled each time the engine is
started.

06 Starting and drivingTowing
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Emergency towing
ABC
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Front towing eyeletThe towing eyelet is located in the tool bag,
under the floor of the trunk, with the spare tire.
This eyelet must be screwed into the positions
provided on the right sides of either the front or
rear bumper (B, see illustrations).
WARNING
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the
vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck.
To attach the towing eyelet:A. Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of
the cover (A)
1.
B. Screw the towing eyelet (C) in place, first
by hand and then using the tire iron until it
is securely in place.
After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet
should be removed and returned to the tool
bag. Press the cover back into position.A
B
C
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Rear towing eyelet
Precautions when the vehicle is in tow•
The steering wheel must be unlocked. Turn
the ignition key to position I or II.
•
The gear selector must be in position N.
•
Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not
exceed the maximum allowable towing
speed.
•
Maximum distance with front wheels on
ground: 50 miles (80 km).
•
While the vehicle is being towed, try to
keep the tow rope taut at all times.
•
The vehicle should only be towed in for-
ward direction.
1The opening in the cover may vary.

06 Starting and driving
Towing
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141
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 driving
Before a long distance trip
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149
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer or service technician will also be
able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark
plugs and wiper blades for your use in the event
that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:•
Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•
Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•
Check transmission oil level
1.
•
Check condition of drive belts.
•
Check state of the battery's charge.
•
Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•
The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•
Check all lights, including high beams.
•
Reflective warning triangles are legal
requirement in some countries.
•
Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you
intend to drive in countries where it may be
difficult to obtain the correct fuel.
•
Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
1To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.

07 Wheels and tiresTire rotation
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The arrows shows the direction of rotation of the
tireSummer and winter tires•
When switching between summer and
winter tires, mark the tires to indicate
where they were mounted on the car, e.g.,
LF = left front, RR = right rear
•
Tires with tread designed to roll in only one
direction are marked with an arrow on the
sidewall.
•
Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car's
braking properties and ability to force
aside rain, snow and slush.
•
The tires with the most tread should always
be at the rear (to reduce the risk of skid-
ding).
•
Contact a Volvo workshop if you are
unsure about the tread depth.
Tire rotationYour vehicle has no recommended tire rota-
tion. The following information is intended to
help you understand why.Tread setAs a tire ages and the rubber cures, front and
rear tires set at different angles. Therefore, if
tires are rotated, the tread will eventually set at
an angle that is a compromise. Even if ride,
handling, and road noise may still seem
acceptable, they may not be optimal. Further,
tires that are rotated, but not on a regular basis,
may actually cause more tire noise, faster tire
wear, and unpleasant changes in steering feel
and vehicle handling.
A tire that can fully adapt to its position will
provide better steering feel, lower tire noise,
and better fuel economy.Braking stability performanceYour vehicle is driven mainly by the front tires,
which will wear faster. This can be beneficial.
Having more tread on the rear tires will help
reduce oversteer. Oversteer is when a vehicle
wants to keep turning because of momentum
and dynamic forces on its suspension.Suspension wear diagnosticsEvery suspension needs periodic inspection
and maintenance. A tire's wear pattern can bean aid in detecting a suspension problem. Each
tire, if left in place, tells a story about the sus-
pension. Tire rotation, on the other hand, could
make suspension wear harder to detect. Early
detection is very important, because suspen-
sion problems can make tire wear worse.
If you do rotate your tires…Please follow the tire manufacturer's recom-
mendations, as outlined in the tire manufactur-
ers tire warranty pamphlet.
Your Volvo retailer can also provide guidance
based on your particular driving circumstan-
ces.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids
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193
WARNING
•
Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle
cools.
•
If it is necessary to top up the coolant
when the engine is warm, unscrew the
expansion tank cap slowly so that the
overpressure dissipates.
Clutch and brake fluid reservoir
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The clutch and brake fluid should always be
above the MIN mark on the side of the reser-
voir. Check, without removing the cap, that
there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F
(280 °C), P/N 9437433.
Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles
(48,000 km). The fluid should be replaced once
a year or every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when
driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc.).
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Power steering fluid reservoir
ADD FULL
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The fluid level should always be between the
ADD and FULL marks.Fluid type: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid
(Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 or equiva-
lent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
NOTE
If a problem should occur in the power
steering system or if the vehicle has no elec-
trical current and must be towed, it is still
possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep
in mind that greater effort will be required to
turn the steering wheel.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses
09``209 Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind the plastic cover
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This fuse box is located behind the plastic
cover below the steering wheel. When replac-
ing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it with a
new one of the same color and amperage (writ-
ten on the fuse).No.
A
1
Heated passenger's seat
(option)
15
2
Heated driver's seat (option)
15
3
Horn
15
4
–
–
No.
A
5
–
–
6
–
–
7
–
–
8
Alarm siren (option)
5
9
Break light switch feed
5
10
Instrument panel, climate sys-
tem, power driver's seat
(option)
10
No.
A
11
12-volt sockets - front and rear
seats
15
12
–
–
13
–
14
–
15
ABS, DSTC
5
16
Power steering, Active Bi-
Xenon headlights (option)
10

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses
09``211 Fuse box on the edge of the dashboard
2224 2321
29272826 25
987
19181716
45632
1314151211
38363733
34353132
20
1
10
30
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Fuses are located inside the access panel on
the edge of the dashboard. There are also a
number of spare fuses.No.
A
1
Power driver's seat (option)
25
2
Power passenger's seat
(option)
25
3
Climate system blower
30
4
Control module - front pas-
senger's door
25
No.
A
5
Control module - driver's door
25
6
Ceiling lighting, upper electri-
cal control module
10
7
Moon roof (option)
15
8
Ignition switch, SRS system,
engine control module, immo-
bilizer)
7,5
No.
A
9
Onboard diagnostics, head-
light switch, steering wheel
angle sensor, steering wheel
control module
5
10
Audio system
20
11
Audio system amplifier (option)
30
12
Navigation system display
(option)
10
13 –
38
–

10 AudioIntroduction
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The audio system in your vehicle is operated
with the buttons and knobs in the system's
front panel. Certain functions, such as adjust-
ing the volume, changing radio stations or
tracks on a CD, etc, can also be controlled with
the steering wheel-mounted keypad.
The audio system is available in two versions:HU-650Features: AM/FM radio, single-disc CD player,
4×25W output, six
1 speakers.
HU-850Features: AM/FM radio, integrated 6-disc CD
changer, 4×50W or 4×70W output plus 25W
Dolby Pro Logic II, eleven speakers.Compact disc care•
Keep the discs clean. Wipe them with a
soft, clean, lint-free cloth, working from the
center outwards. If necessary, dampen the
cloth with a neutral soap solution. Dry thor-
oughly before using.
•
Never use cleaning spray or antistatic liq-
uid. Use only cleaners specifically made for
CDs.
•
Use discs of the correct size only (3.5"
discs should never be used).
•
The discs should conform to the norms
EN60908 (IEC60908). CDR discs cancause listening problems due to the quality
of the disc or recording equipment used.
•
Do not put tape or labels on the disc itself.
•
Volvo does not recommend the use of
plastic outer rings on the disc.
•
Condensation may occur on discs/optical
components of the changer in cold winter
weather. The disc can be dried with a
clean, lint-free cloth. Optical components
in the CD changer may, however, take up
to one hour to dry off.
•
Never attempt to play a disc which is dam-
aged in any way.
•
When not in use, the discs should be
stored in their covers. Avoid storing discs
in excessive heat, direct sunlight or dusty
locations.
1T5 and 2.5T/2.5T AWD with the Premium package: eight speakers

10 Audio
Radio functions HU-650/HU-850
10``221 Selecting a sound source
The sound source (e.g. AM,
FM, etc.) can be selected in two
ways:
•
Use the sound source buttons (see the
center illustration above).
•
Turn the SOURCE knob (see illustration) to
select a sound source (AM1, AM2, FM1,
FM2, FM3, or CD). Press the knob to select
theAM or FMband of your choice.
The sound source selected will be shown in the
display.
Scan
Press the SCAN button to start
the station scan function. When
a station is found, scanning
stops for approximately 10 sec-
onds, after which scanning will
continue.
Press the SCAN or SOURCE button when a
station has been found if you would like to lis-
ten to that station and to discontinue the scan
function.
Station seek up/downPress
or
to start the seek func-
tion. The radio seeks the next audible station
and tunes it in. Repeat the procedure to con-
tinue the seek function.
Manual station searchPress
or
and hold it down.
MAN will be shown in the display. The radio
scans slowly in the selected direction and will
increase the scanning speed after a few sec-
onds. Release the button when the desired
frequency appears in the display.
The frequency can be fine-tuned by short
presses on the or
keys.
The system will remain in manual search mode
for 5 seconds after the button is released, after
which it will return to seek mode.
Steering wheel key pad (option)
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If the vehicle is equipped with the key pad in
the steering wheel press the right or left arrow
to switch between preset stations.