tow bar VOLVO V60 2014 Owners Manual

Table of contents
8* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Filling up with fuel................................... 300
Fuel - handling........................................ 301
Fuel - petrol............................................. 302
Fuel - diesel............................................. 302
Catalytic converters................................ 303
Fuel - bioethanol E85.............................. 304
Diesel particle filter (DPF)........................ 305
Economical driving.................................. 305
Driving with a trailer................................ 306
Driving with a trailer - manual gearbox... 308
Driving with a trailer - automatic gearbox 308
Towing bracket/Towbar.......................... 309
Detachable towbar - storage.................. 309
Detachable towbar - specifications........ 309Detachable towbar - attachment/
removal................................................... 310
Trailer stabiliser - TSA............................. 312
Towing.................................................... 313
Towing eye.............................................. 315
Recovery................................................. 316
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09 Wheels and tyres
Tyres - direction of rotation.................... 318
Tyres - maintenance............................... 318
Tyres - tread wear indicators.................. 320
Wheel bolts............................................. 320
Tools....................................................... 320
Jack*....................................................... 321
Winter tyres............................................. 321
Wheel and wheel rim dimensions........... 322
Tyres - dimensions.................................. 322
Tyres - load index................................... 323
Tyres - speed ratings.............................. 323
Changing wheels - removing wheels...... 324
Changing wheels - fitting........................ 327
Tyres - air pressure................................. 328
Warning triangle...................................... 329
First aid kit*............................................. 329
Tyre pressure monitoring*....................... 330Tyre pressure monitoring* - adjust (recali-
bration).................................................... 330 Tyre pressure monitoring* - rectifying low
tyre pressure........................................... 331 Tyre pressure monitoring* - activate/
deactivate............................................... 331 Tyre pressure monitoring* - recommen-
dations.................................................... 332
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Tyre pressure monitoring - driveable
punctured tyres*...................................... 332
Emergency puncture repair.................... 333
Emergency puncture repair kit - location 333Emergency puncture repair kit - over-
view......................................................... 334
Emergency puncture repair - operation.. 335
Emergency puncture repair - rechecking 336Emergency puncture repair kit - inflating
the tyres.................................................. 337
Emergency puncture repair kit - sealant. 338
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176* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Traction control systemThe function is active at low speed and trans- fers power from the driving wheel that is spin-ning to the one that is not.
Engine drag control (EDC)EDC (Engine Drag Control) prevents involun-tary wheel locking, e.g. after shifting down orengine braking when driving in low gears onslippery road surfaces. Involuntary wheel locking while driving can, amongst other things, impair the driver's abil-ity to steer the car.
Corner Traction Control (CTC)*CTC compensates for understeer and allowshigher than normal acceleration in a bendwithout wheelspin on the inner wheel, e.g. onan arcing motorway entrance road to quicklyreach the prevailing traffic speed.
Trailer Stability Assist 1Trailer stability assist (p. 312) function is tostabilise the car and trailer combination if itbegins to snake. For more information, seeDriving with a trailer (p. 306).
NOTE
The function is deactivated if the driver selects
Sport mode.
Related information
•Stability and traction control system (DSTC) - operation (p. 176)
• Stability and traction control system(DSTC) - symbols and messages (p. 178)
Stability and traction control system (DSTC) - operation
The stability and traction control system (p. 175) (DSTC - Dynamic Stability & TractionControl), helps the driver to avoid skiddingand improves the car's traction.
Selection of level - Sport modeThe stability and traction control system isalways activated - it cannot be switched off. However, the driver can select the
Sport
mode, which allows for a more active driving experience. In Sport mode the system
detects whether the accelerator pedal, steer-ing wheel movements and cornering are moreactive than in normal driving and then allowscontrolled skidding with the rear section up toa certain level before it intervenes and stabil-ises the car. If the driver interrupts a controlled skid by releasing the accelerator pedal then the sta-bility and traction control system intervenesand stabilises the car. With Sport mode, maximum traction is
obtained if the car has become stuck, or when driving on a loose surface - e.g. sand ordeep snow. Sport mode is selected in the menu system
MY CAR. For a description of the menu sys- tem, see MY CAR (p. 103).
1 Included in the installation of Volvo genuine towbar.
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240* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Park Assist*
Parking assistance is used as an aid to park- ing. An acoustic signal as well as symbols onthe centre console's display screen indicatethe distance to the detected obstacle. Parking assistance sound level can be adjusted during the ongoing acoustic signalusing the centre console's VOL knob. The
sound level can also be adjusted in the audiosettings menu, which is accessed by pressingSOUND or in the car's menu system (p. 103)
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Parking assistance is available in two vari-ants:
• Rear only
• Both front and rear.
NOTE
When a towbar is configured with the car's electrical system, the protrusion of thetowbar is included when the functionmeasures the parking space.
WARNING
•Parking assistance does not relinquish the driver's own responsibility duringparking.
• The sensors have blind spots whereobstacles cannot be detected.
• Be aware of e.g. people or animalsnear the car.
Related information
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Park assist syst* - cleaning the sensors (p. 243)
• Park assist syst* - function (p. 240)
• Park assist syst* - forward (p. 242)
• Park assist syst* - fault indication (p. 243)
• Park assist syst* - backward (p. 241)
• Park assist camera (p. 244)
Park assist syst* - function
The parking assistance system is automati- cally activated when the engine is started -the switch's On/Off lamp is illuminated. Ifparking assistance is switched off with thebutton, the lamp goes out.
On/Off for parking assistance and CTA*.
If the car is equipped with CTA (p. 255) the indicator lamps flash for BLIS (p. 253) once,then parking assistance is activated using thebutton.
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Display screen view - showing an obstacle left front and right rear. The centre console's display screen shows an overview of the relationship between thecar and detected obstacle. Marked sectors show which of the four sen- sor(s) detected an obstacle. The closer to thecar symbol a selected sector box is, theshorter the distance between the car and adetected obstacle. The frequency of the signal increases the shorter the distance to an obstacle, in front ofor behind the car. Other sound from the audiosystem is muted automatically. When the distance is within 30 cm the tone is constant and the active sensor's field nearestthe car is filled in. If the detected obstacle iswithin the distance for the constant tone bothbehind and in front of the car, then the tonesounds alternately from the loudspeakers.
IMPORTANT
Objects e.g. chains, thin glossy poles or low barriers may be in the "signal shadow"and are then temporarily not detected bythe sensors - the pulsating tone may thenunexpectedly stop instead of changingover to the expected constant tone. The sensors cannot detect high objects, such as projecting loading docks.
• In such situations, pay extra attention and manoeuvre/reposition the car par-ticularly slowly or stop the currentparking manoeuvre - there may be ahigh risk of damage to vehicles orother objects since the sensors aretemporarily unable to function opti-mally.
Related information
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Park Assist* (p. 240)
• Park assist syst* - cleaning the sensors (p. 243)
• Park assist syst* - forward (p. 242)
• Park assist syst* - fault indication (p. 243)
• Park assist syst* - backward (p. 241)
• Park assist camera (p. 244)
Park assist syst* - backward
Parking assistance is used as an aid to park- ing. An acoustic signal as well as symbols onthe centre console's display screen indicatethe distance to the detected obstacle.
The distance covered to the rear of the car is about 1.5 metres. The acoustic signal forobstacles behind comes from one of the rearloudspeakers. Rear parking assistance is activated when reverse gear is engaged. When reversing with e.g. a trailer on the tow- bar, rear parking assistance is switched offautomatically - otherwise the sensors wouldreact to the trailer.
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242* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
When reversing with e.g. a trailer or bike carrier on the towbar - without Volvo genu-ine trailer wiring - parking assistance mayneed to be switched off manually in orderthat the sensors do not react to them.
Related information
• Park Assist* (p. 240)
• Park assist syst* - cleaning the sensors (p. 243)
• Park assist syst* - function (p. 240)
• Park assist syst* - forward (p. 242)
• Park assist syst* - fault indication (p. 243)
• Park assist camera (p. 244)
Park assist syst* - forward
Parking assistance is used as an aid to park- ing. An acoustic signal as well as symbols onthe centre console's display screen indicatethe distance to the detected obstacle. The parking assistance system is automati- cally activated when the engine is started -the switch's On/Off lamp is illuminated. Ifparking assistance is switched off with thebutton, the lamp goes out.
The distance covered in front of the car is about 0.8 metres. The acoustic signal forobstacles in front comes from one of the frontloudspeakers. Front park assist is active up to approx. 10 km/h. The lamp in the button isilluminated in order to indicate that the sys-tem is activated. When the speed is below10 km/h the system is reactivated.
NOTE
Front parking assistance is deactivated when the parking brake is applied or
P
mode is selected in a car with an auto-matic gearbox.
IMPORTANT
When auxiliary lamps are fitted: Remember that these must not obscure the sensors -the auxiliary lamps may then be perceivedas an obstacle.
Related information
• Park Assist* (p. 240)
• Park assist syst* - cleaning the sensors (p. 243)
• Park assist syst* - function (p. 240)
• Park assist syst* - fault indication (p. 243)
• Park assist syst* - backward (p. 241)
• Park assist camera (p. 244)
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244* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Park assist camera
The parking camera is an assist system and is activated when reverse gear is engaged (canbe changed in the settings menu (p. 246)). The camera image is shown on the centre console's screen.
NOTE
When a towbar is configured with the car's electrical system, the protrusion of thetowbar is included when the functionmeasures the parking space.
WARNING
• The parking camera serves as an aid. It does not relieve the driver of respon-sibility when reversing.
• The camera has blind spots, whereobstacles cannot be detected.
• Be aware of people and animals in thevicinity of the car.
Function and operation
CAM
button location.
The camera shows what is behind the car and if something appears from the sides. The camera shows a wide area behind the car and part of the bumper and any towbar. Objects on the screen may appear to tilt slightly - this is normal.
NOTE
Objects on the display screen may be closer to the car than they appear to be onthe screen.
If another view is active the parking camera system takes over automatically and thecamera image is displayed on the screen. When reverse gear is engaged two unbroken lines are shown graphically which illustrate where the car's rear wheels will roll with thecurrent steering wheel angle, this facilitatestight parking, reversing into tight spaces andfor hitching a trailer. The car’s approximateexternal dimensions are illustrated by meansof two dashed lines. These park assist linescan be switched off in the settings menu. If the car is also equipped with parking assis- tance sensors* then their information is dis-played graphically as coloured fields in orderto illustrate the distance to detected obsta-cles, see the heading "Cars with reversingsensors" later in the text. The camera is active approx. 5 seconds after reverse gear has been disengaged or until thecar's speed exceeds 10 km/h forward or35 km/h backward.
Camera location next to the opening handle.
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Cars with reversing sensors*
Four coloured areas (one per sensor) show dis- tance.
If the car is also equipped with parking assis- tance sensors (parking assistance sensors (p.240)) the distance indication will be more pre-cise and the coloured areas show which ofthe 4 sensors is/are registering an obstacle.
Colour / paintDistance (metres)
Light yellow0.7–1.5
Yellow0,5–0,7
Orange0,3–0,5
Red0–0.3
Related information
• Park assist camera - settings (p. 246)
• Park assist camera - limitations (p. 247) •
Park Assist* (p. 240)
Park assist camera - settings
The parking camera is an assist system and is activated when reverse gear is engaged.
SettingsTo change the settings for the parking cam-era:
1. Press
OK/MENU when a camera view is
shown.
2. Turn to reach the desired option with OK/
MENU .
3. Press OK/MENU and back out with EXIT.
or
1. Press CAM.
2. Press OK/MENU .
3. Turn to reach the desired option with OK/
MENU .
4. Press OK/MENU and back out with EXIT.
MiscellaneousThe default setting is that the camera is acti- vated when reverse gear is engaged. •One press on
CAM activates the camera
even if reverse gear is not engaged.
• Change between normal and zoomed image by turning
TUNE or by pressing
CAM .
TowbarThe camera can be used with advantage for coupling a trailer. A park assist line for the
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towbar's intended "trajectory" toward the trailer can be shown on the screen - just asfor the "wheel tracks".
• If precise manoeuvring is required then the towbar can be zoomed in by pressingCAM
- pressing the button again returns
to normal view.
The towbar's park assist line is activated in
the menu system after pressing OK/MENU
where you can select to display either the "wheel tracks" or the towbar's trajectory -both options cannot be shown simultane-ously.
Related information
• Park assist camera (p. 244)
• Park assist camera - limitations (p. 247)
• Park Assist* (p. 240)
• MY CAR (p. 103)
Park assist camera - limitations
The parking camera is an assist system and is activated when reverse gear is engaged.
NOTE
A bike carrier or other accessory mounted on the rear of the car could obscure thecamera's view.
To bear in mindPay attention to the possibility that, even if it only looks like a relatively small part of theimage is obscured, it could be a relativelylarge sector that is hidden from view. Obsta-cles could thereby go undetected until theyare very close to the car.
• Keep the camera lens free from dirt, ice and snow.
• Clean the camera lens regularly with luke-warm water and car shampoo - take carenot to scratch the lens.
Related information
•Park assist camera (p. 244)
• Park assist camera - settings (p. 246)
• Park Assist* (p. 240)
Park Assist Pilot (PAP)*
The Park Assist Pilot (PAP – Park Assist Pilot) helps the driver to park by first checkingwhether a space is sufficiently large and thenturning the steering wheel and steering thecar into the space. The combined instrumentpanel uses symbols, graphics and text toshow when different operations should beperformed.
The On/Off button is located on the centre con- sole.
NOTE
When a towbar is configured with the car's electrical system, the protrusion of thetowbar is included when the functionmeasures the parking space.
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306* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
• For lowest fuel consumption, activate ECO (p. 288)* 16
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• Use the ECO Guide which indicates how fuel-efficiently the car is being driven, seeEco guide & Power guide* (p. 63).
• Drive in the highest gear possible, adap-ted to the current traffic situation androad - lower engine speeds result in lowerfuel consumption. Use the gear indicator(p. 272).
• Avoid sudden unnecessary accelerationand heavy braking.
• High speed results in increased fuel con-sumption - the wind resistance increaseswith speed.
• Do not run the engine to operating tem-perature at idling speed, but rather drivewith a light load as soon as possible - acold engine consumes more fuel than awarm one.
• Drive with the correct air pressure in thetyres and check this regularly - selectECO tyre pressure for best results, seeTyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 407).
• Choice of tyres can affect fuel consump-tion - seek advice on suitable tyres from adealer.
• Remove unnecessary items from the car -the greater the load the higher the con-sumption. •
Use engine braking to slow down, when itcan take place without risk to other roadusers.
• A roof load and ski box increase air resis-tance, leading to higher consumption -remove the load carriers when not in use.
• Avoid driving with open windows.
For information about Volvo Car Corpora- tion's environmental philosophy, see VolvoCars' environmental philosophy (p. 19). For more information about fuel consumption, see Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (p.403).
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while moving, such as downhill, this deactivates impor-tant systems such as the power steeringand brake servo.
Related information
• Fuel - handling (p. 301)
• Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (p. 403)
• Fuel tank - volume (p. 402)
Driving with a trailer
When driving with a trailer there are a number of important points to think about regardinge.g. the towing bracket, the trailer and howthe load is positioned in the trailer. Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The total of the weight of the passengers andall accessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car'spayload by a corresponding weight. For moredetailed information on weights, see Weights(p. 390). If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo, then the car is delivered with the necessaryequipment for driving with a trailer. • The car's towing bracket must be of an approved type.
• If the towbar is retrofitted, check withyour Volvo dealer that the car is fullyequipped for driving with a trailer.
• Distribute the load on the trailer so thatthe weight on the towing bracket com-plies with the specified maximum towballload.
• Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-mended pressure for a full load. For tyrepressure label location, see Tyres - airpressure (p. 328).
• The engine is loaded more heavily thanusual when driving with a trailer.
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Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is brand new. Wait until it has been drivenat least 1000 km.
• The brakes are loaded much more thanusual on long and steep downhill slopes.Downshift to a lower gear and adjust yourspeed.
• For safety reasons, the maximum permit-ted speed for the car when coupled witha trailer should not be exceeded. Followthe regulations in force for the permittedspeeds and weights.
• Maintain a low speed when driving with atrailer up long, steep ascents.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines ofmore than 12%.
Trailer cableAn adapter is required if the car's towing bracket has 13 pin electrics and the trailerhas 7 pin electrics. Use an adapter cableapproved by Volvo. Make sure the cable doesnot drag on the ground.
Direction indicators and brake lights on
the trailer
If any of the trailer's lamps for direction indi-cators are broken, then the combined instru-ment panel's symbol for direction indicatorsflashes faster than normal and the information display shows the text
Bulb fail - Ind. signal
trailer. If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light are broken then the
Bulb fail - Stop lamp
trailer text is shown.
Level control*The rear shock absorbers maintain a constant height irrespective of the car's load (up to themaximum permissible weight). When the caris stationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,which is normal.
Trailer weightsFor information on Volvo's permitted trailerweights, see Towing capacity and towballload (p. 391).
NOTE
The stated maximum permitted trailer weights are those permitted by Volvo.National vehicle regulations can furtherlimit trailer weights and speeds. Towbarscan be certified for higher towing weightsthan the car can actually tow.
WARNING
Follow the stated recommendations for trailer weights. Otherwise, the car andtrailer may be difficult to control in theevent of sudden movement and braking.
Related information
• Driving with a trailer - manual gearbox (p. 308)
• Driving with a trailer - automatic gearbox(p. 308)
• Towing bracket/Towbar (p. 309)
• Lamp replacement (p. 352)
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