traction control VOLVO V60 2014 User Guide

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290* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
All Wheel Drive - AWD*
The best traction possible is achieved with all- wheel drive.
All Wheel Drive is always available
All Wheel Drive (All Wheel Drive) means that the car is driving all four wheels at the sametime. The power is automatically distributed between the front and rear wheels. An elec-tronically controlled clutch system distributesthe power to the wheels that have the bestgrip on the current road surface. This pro-vides the best traction and prevents wheelspin. Under normal driving conditions, themajority of power is transmitted to the frontwheels. All Wheel Drive improves driving safety in rain, snow and icy conditions.
Foot brake
The foot brake is used to reduce the car's speed while driving. The car is equipped with two brake circuits. If one brake circuit is damaged then this willmean that the brakes engage at a deeperlevel and higher pedal pressure is needed toproduce the normal braking effect. The driver's brake pedal pressure is assisted by a brake servo.
WARNING
The brake servo only works when the engine is running.
If the brake is used when the engine is switched off then the pedal will feel stiff and ahigher pedal pressure must be used to brakethe car. In very hilly terrain or when driving with a heavy load the brakes can be relieved byusing engine braking. Engine braking is mostefficiently used if the same gear is useddownhill as up. For more general information on heavy loads on the car, see Engine oil - adverse drivingconditions (p. 395).
Cleaning the brake discsCoatings of dirt and water on the brake discsmay result in delayed brake function. Withwet road surfaces, prior to long-stay parking and after the car has been washed, it isadvisable to carry out cleaning by brakinggently for a short period while driving.
MaintenanceTo keep the car as safe and reliable as possi-ble, follow the Volvo service intervals asspecified in the Service and Warranty Book-let.
IMPORTANT
The wear on the brake system's compo- nents must be checked regularly. Contact a workshop for information about the procedure or engage a workshop tocarry out the inspection - an authorisedVolvo workshop is recommended.
Symbols and messages
SymbolSpecification
Constant glow – Check the brake fluid level. If the level islow, fill with brake fluid andcheck for the cause of thebrake fluid loss.
Constant glow for 2 seconds when the engine is started -automatic function check.
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Disengaging the parking brake
Parking brake control - release.
Cars with manual gearbox
Releasing manually
1. Insert the remote control key in the igni- tion switch. 13
2. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
3. Pull the control PUSH LOCK/PULL
RELEASE .
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The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
NOTE
The parking brake can also be released manually by depressing the clutch pedalinstead of the brake pedal. Volvo recom-mends that the brake pedal is used.
Releasing automatically1. Start the engine.
2. Engage 1st gear or reverse gear.
3. Ease up the clutch and depress the accelerator. >
The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
Cars with automatic gearbox Releasing manually
1. Insert the remote control key in the igni-
tion switch 13
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2. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
3. Pull the control. >
The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
Releasing automatically1. Put the seatbelt on. 2. Start the engine.
3. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
4. Move the gear selector to position
D or R
and depress the accelerator. >
The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
NOTE
For safety reasons, the parking brake is only released automatically if the engine isrunning and the driver is wearing a seat-belt. The parking brake is released imme-diately on cars with automatic gearboxwhen the accelerator pedal is depressedand the gear selector is in position D or R.
Heavy load uphillA heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the car to roll backward when the parking brakeis released automatically on a steep incline.Avoid this by depressing the control whiledriving off. Release the control when theengine achieves traction.
Replacing the brake liningsThe rear brake linings must be replaced at aworkshop due to the design of the electricparking brake - an authorised Volvo work-shop is recommended.
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For a car with the Keyless system: Press START/STOP ENGINE.
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Push in the locking wheel and turn it
anticlockwise
until you hear a click.
Turn the locking wheel down fully, until it comes to a stop. Hold it in this positionwhile pulling the towbar rearward andupward.
WARNING
Secure the towbar safely if it is stored in the car, see Detachable towbar - storage(p. 309).
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Push the protective cover until it snaps tight.
Related information
• Detachable towbar - storage (p. 309)
• Detachable towbar - specifications (p. 309)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 306)
Trailer stabiliser - TSA 17
The trailer stability assist (TSA - Trailer Stability Assist) function is designed to stabi-lise the car and trailer combination if it beginsto snake. The trailer stability assist is included in the stability and traction control system (p. 175)(DSTC - Dynamic Stability and TractionControl).
FunctionThe snaking phenomenon can occur with anycar/trailer combination. Snaking normallyoccurs at high speeds. But, there is a risk of itoccurring at lower speeds (70-90 km/h) if thetrailer is overloaded or the load is improperlydistributed, e.g. too far back. In order for snaking to occur, there must be a triggering factor, e.g.:
• Car with trailer subjected to a sudden and powerful side wind.
• Car with trailer drives on an uneven roadsurface or in a pothole.
• Sweeping steering wheel movements.
OperationIf snaking has started, it could be difficult or even impossible to suppress. This makes thecar/trailer combination difficult to control andthere is a risk that you could, for example,
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Included in the installation of Volvo genuine towbar.
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end up in the wrong lane or leave the car- riageway. The trailer stability assist continually monitors the car's movements, particularly lateralmovements. If snaking is detected, the frontwheels are individually braked. This serves tostabilise the car/trailer combination. This isoften enough to help the driver regain controlof the car. If snaking is not eliminated the first time the trailer stability assist comes into action, thecar/trailer combination is braked with allwheels and engine power is reduced. Oncesnaking has been gradually suppressed andthe car/trailer combination is stable onceagain, the system stops regulating and thedriver once again has full control of the car.For more information, see Stability and trac-tion control system (DSTC) - operation (p.176)
MiscellaneousThe trailer stability assist can engage withinthe speed interval 60-160 km/h.
NOTE
TSA function is switched off if the driver selects Sport mode, see Stability and
traction control system (DSTC) (p. 175).
The trailer stability assist may fail to engage if the driver uses sudden steering wheel move-ments to try to rectify the snaking because in such a situation the system cannot determinewhether it is the trailer or the driver that iscausing the snaking.
When the trailer stability assist isworking, the combined instrument
panel's DSTC symbol flashes.
Related information
•Stability and traction control system (DSTC) - symbols and messages (p. 178)
Towing
During towing, one vehicle is towed by another vehicle using a tow rope.
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be towed with the wheels rolling forward. Do not tow the vehicle at speeds higher than 80 km/h or for distances in excess of80 km.
Find out the statutory maximum speed limit for towing before towing begins.
1. Unlock the steering lock by inserting the
remote control key in the ignition switch and giving a long press on the START/
STOP ENGINE button - key position II is
activated, see Key positions (p. 70) formore information about key positions.
2. The remote control key must remain in the ignition switch while the car is beingtowed.
3. Keep the towline taut when the towing vehicle reduces speed by holding yourfoot gently pressed on the brake pedal -thereby avoiding unnecessary jerking.
4. Be prepared to brake to stop.
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Collision warning systemfunction............................................... 213
general limitations............................... 218
operation............................................. 217
Pedestrian detection........................... 216
Radar sensor.............................. 197, 205
Collision Warning System with Auto
Brake....................................................... 212
Colour code, paint................................... 383
Combined instrument panel................ 59, 60
Compass................................................... 97 calibration............................................. 97
Condensation in headlamps.................... 379
Controls, lights........................................... 78
Control symbols................................... 60, 62Coolant volume and grade............................... 398
Coolant, checking and filling................... 349
Cooling system........................................ 297 overheating......................................... 297
Cornering lights......................................... 85
Corner Traction Control........................... 176
Crash, see Collision................................... 37
Cruise control.......................................... 185 deactivate........................................... 187
managing speed................................. 186 resume set speed............................... 187
temporary deactivation....................... 186
CTA.......................................................... 255
Cyclist detection...................................... 214
CZIP (Clear Zone Interior Package)......... 117
D
Daytime running lights............................... 80
Deadlock.................................................. 168 deactivation........................................ 168
temporary deactivation....................... 169
Defroster.................................................. 125 Detachable towbar storage................................................ 309
Diesel....................................................... 302 run out of fuel..................................... 302
Diesel particle filter.................................. 305
Dimensions.............................................. 389
Dipstick, electronic.......................... 347, 348
Direction indicator..................................... 87
Direction indicators.................................... 87
direction of rotation................................. 318
Disengaging the gear selector inhibitor... 278
Display lighting.......................................... 79 Distance Warning.................................... 202
Limitations.......................................... 203
Symbols and messages..................... 204
Door mirrors............................................... 94 automatic dimming............................... 95
Driveable punctured tyres........................ 332
Driver Alert Control.................................. 224 operation............................................. 225
Driver Alert System.................................. 224
Driving...................................................... 299 cooling system.................................... 297
with a tailer......................................... 306
with the tailgate open......................... 298
Driving in water........................................ 297 Driving with a trailer towball load........................................ 391
towing capacity.................................. 391
E
ECC, electronic climate control............... 121
Eco Cruise............................................... 288
EcoGuide................................................... 63
Ecolabelling, FSC, owner's manual........... 21
Economical driving.................................. 305
ECO pressure.......................................... 407
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Seats.......................................................... 72head restraints, rear.............................. 74
heating................................................ 122
Heating............................................... 122
lowering the front backrest................... 72
lowering the rear backrest.................... 75
power.................................................... 73
Self Supporting run flat Tyres (SST)........ 332
Sensus....................................................... 68
Service position....................................... 359
Service programme................................. 340
Set time interval....................................... 202
Side airbag SIPS.................................. 31, 36
SIPS airbag................................................ 31
Skidding................................................... 299
slippery driving conditions....................... 299
Soot filter................................................. 305
SOOT FILTER FULL................................. 305
spare wheel............................................. 324 installation........................................... 327
Speed limiter............................................ 182 alarm for speed exceeded.................. 184
deactivation........................................ 184
getting started............................ 182, 183
temporary deactivation....................... 183
Speed ratings, tyres................................. 323 Spin control............................................. 175
Stability and traction control system 175, 178
operation............................................. 176
Stability system....................................... 175
Stains....................................................... 381
Start/Stop................................................ 279 Function and operation...................... 280
the engine does not stop.................... 282
Steering force, speed related.................. 257
Steering force level, see Steering force... 257
Steering lock............................................ 265
Steering wheel........................................... 76 heating.................................................. 77
keypad.................................................. 77
paddle................................................... 77
steering wheel adjustment.................... 76
Stone chips and scratches...................... 383 Storage spaces glovebox............................................. 140
Jacket holder...................................... 139
tunnel console.................................... 139
Storage spaces in the passenger com-
partment.................................................. 137 Sunroof opening and closing............................. 98
pinch protection.................................. 100 sunscreen............................................. 99
ventilation position................................ 99
Sunscreen, sunroof.................................... 99
Switching off the engine.......................... 265Symbols indicator symbols..................... 60, 62, 64
warning symbols............................. 60, 62
Symbols and messages Adaptive Cruise Control..................... 200Collision Warning with Auto
Brake.......................................... 211, 222
Driver Alert Control............................. 227
Lane Departure Warning..................... 232
LKA..................................................... 238
System tripping.................................................. 36
T
Tailgate Locking/unlocking.............................. 167
Temperature actual temperature............................. 116
Temperature control................................ 124
Tools........................................................ 320
Total airing function......................... 115, 166
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Towbar
detachable, attachment...................... 310
detachable, removal........................... 311
Towbar, see Towing equipment.............. 309 Towbar - detachable attachment/removal.................... 310, 311
Towing..................................................... 313 towing eye.......................................... 315
Towing bracket........................................ 309 specifications...................................... 309
Towing capacity and towball load........... 391
Towing eye.............................................. 315
TPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring........... 330
Traction control........................................ 175
Trailer....................................................... 306 cable........................................... 306, 307
driving with a trailer............................ 306
snaking............................................... 312
Trailer stability assist............................... 176
Trailer Stability Assist.............................. 312
Transmission............................................ 271Transmission oil volume and grade............................... 399
Transponder.............................................. 17
Tread depth............................................. 321
Tread wear indicators.............................. 320 Trip computer.......... 104, 105, 109, 112, 113
Trip meter.................................................. 68
Trip meter, resetting................ 107, 110, 112Troubleshooting
Adaptive Cruise Control..................... 199
TSA - trailer stability assist ............. 176, 312
Tunnel console........................................ 139 12 V socket......................................... 141
cigarette lighter and ashtray............... 139
Tunnel detection........................................ 81 Type approval Bluetooth ®
.......................................... 414
radar system....................................... 413
remote control key system................. 412
tyre pressure monitoring..................... 412
Type designations................................... 386
Tyre dimension........................................ 322
Tyre load index........................................ 323
Tyre pressure label.................................. 328
Tyre pressure monitoring......................... 330 Adjust.................................................. 330
arming................................................. 331
deactivate........................................... 331
driveable punctured tyres (SST)......... 332
low tyre pressure................................ 331
recommendations............................... 332 Tyres
direction of rotation............................ 318
maintenance....................................... 318
pressure...................................... 328, 407
puncture repair................................... 333
specifications...................................... 407
tread depth......................................... 321
tread wear indicators.......................... 320
tyre pressure monitoring..................... 330
winter tyres......................................... 321
U
Unlockingfrom the inside.................................... 165
from the outside................................. 164
Unlocking with the key blade................... 162
V
Vanity mirror...................................... 88, 140
Ventilation................................................ 119
Vibration damper..................................... 309
Volvo Sensus............................................. 68
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Warning lampAdaptive Cruise Control..................... 189
collision warning system.................... 217
stability and traction control system.. 175
Warning lamps Airbags – SRS....................................... 65
alternator not charging......................... 65
Fault in brake system........................... 65
Low oil pressure................................... 65
Parking brake applied........................... 65
seatbelt reminder............................ 26, 65
Warning................................................ 65
Warning sound collision warning system.................... 217
Warning symbols........................... 60, 62, 65
Warning triangle....................................... 329Washer fluid volume................................................ 401
Washer fluid, filling................................... 361
Washer nozzles, heated............................. 91Washers rear window.......................................... 92
washer fluid, filling.............................. 361
windscreen........................................... 91
Water and dirt-repellent coating.............. 381
Water-repellent surface, cleaning............ 381 Waxing..................................................... 380Weights
kerb weight......................................... 390
Wheel bolts.............................................. 320 lockable.............................................. 320
Wheel rim, dimensions............................ 322Wheel rims cleaning.............................................. 380
Wheels installation........................................... 327
removal............................................... 324
snow chains........................................ 321
Whiplash injury, WHIPS............................. 33 WHIPS child seat/booster cushion................... 34
seating position.................................... 35
whiplash protection........................ 33, 36
Windows, rearview and door mirrors. 21, 381 Windscreen heating................................................ 125
Windscreen, heating.................................. 96
Windscreen washing.................................. 91
Windscreen wiper...................................... 90 rain sensor............................................ 90
Winter driving........................................... 299
Winter tyres.............................................. 321 Wiper blades............................................ 359
changing............................................. 360
Cleaning.............................................. 361
replacing, rear window....................... 360
Service position.................................. 359
Wipers and washing.................................. 90
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