tire pressure VOLVO XC60 2012 Owner´s Manual

07 Wheels and tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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310
NOTE
TPMS indicates low tire pressure but does
not replace normal tire maintenance. For
information on correct tire pressure, please
refer to the tire inflation pressure table in this
chapter or consult your Volvo retailer.
Erasing warning messagesWhen a low tire pressure warning message has
been displayed, and the tire pressure warning
light has come on:
1. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the
inflation pressure of all four tires.
2. Re-inflate the tire(s) to the correct pressure
(consult the tire pressure placard or the
inflation pressure table on page 291.
3. In certain cases, it may be necessary to
drive the vehicle for several minutes at a
speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster. This
will erase the warning text and the warning
light will go out.
WARNING
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to tire
failure, resulting in a loss of control of the
vehicle.
Changing wheels with TPMSPlease note the following when changing or
replacing the factory installed TPMS wheels/
tires on the vehicle:
•Only the factory-mounted wheels are
equipped with TPMS sensors in the valves.
•If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary
spare tire, this tire does not have a TPMS
sensor.
•If wheels without TPMS sensors are moun-
ted on the vehicle, TIRE PRESS SYST
SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed
each time the vehicle is driven above
25 mph (40 km/h) for 10 minutes or more.
•Once TPMS sensors are properly installed,
the warning message should not reappear.
If the message is still displayed, drive the
vehicle for several minutes at a speed of
20 mph (30 km/h) or faster to erase the
message.
•Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors be
fitted on all wheels used on the vehicle.
Volvo does not recommend moving sen-
sors back and forth between sets of
wheels.
CAUTION
When inflating tires with TPMS valves, press
the pump's mouthpiece straight onto the
valve to help avoid bending or otherwise
damaging the valve.
NOTE
•If you change to tires with a different
recommended inflation pressure, the
TPMS system must be recalibrated to
these tires. On U.S. models, this must
be done by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician. On Canadian mod-
els, see the following section "Recali-
brating TPMS."
•If a tire is changed, or if the TPMS sen-
sor is moved to another wheel, the sen-
sor's seal, nut, and valve core should be
replaced.
•When installing TPMS sensors, the
vehicle must be parked for at least
15 minutes with the ignition off. If the
vehicle is driven within 15 minutes, a
TPMS error message will be displayed.
Recalibrating TPMS (Canadian models
only)
In certain cases, it may be necessary to reca-
librate TPMS to conform to Volvo's recom-
mended tire inflation pressures (see the infla-

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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tion pressure table on page 291), for example,
if higher inflation pressure is necessary when
transporting heavy loads, etc.
This is done in the vehicle's menu system (see
page 134).
To recalibrate:
1. Switch off the engine.
2. Inflate the tires to the desired pressure and
put the ignition in mode I or II (see page
82 for additional information).
3.
Press the MY CAR key in the center con-
sole control panel and select Settings
Car settingsTire pressure
4.
Press OK/MENU, select
Calibrate tire
pressure and press OK/MENU again.
5. Drive the vehicle at a speed above
25 mph (40 km/h) continuously for at least
1 minute.
> When the calibration message is no
longer displayed, TPMS has been reca-
librated to the new inflation pressure.
Activating/deactivating TPMS (Canadian
models only)
1. Switch off the engine.
2.
Put the ignition in mode I or II (see page
82 for additional information).3.
Press the MY CAR key in the center con-
sole control panel and select Settings
Car settingsTire pressure
4.
Select
Tire pressure system ON/Off and
press OK/MENU.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Maintaining your car
08

315 Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and inter-
vals are described in your vehicle's Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out
between the normally scheduled maintenance
services.
Each time the car is refueled:
•Check the engine oil level.
•Clean the windshield, windshield wipers,
headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
•Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect
the tires for wear.
•Check that engine coolant and other fluid
levels are between the indicated "min" and
"max" markings.
•Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass
cleaner and soft paper towels.
•Wipe driver information displays with a soft
cloth.
•Visually inspect battery terminals for cor-
rosion. Corrosion may indicate a loose ter-
minal connector, or a battery near the end
of its useful service life. Consult your Volvo
retailer for additional information.
As needed:Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to
reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup
of dirt, and corrosion that can be caused by salt
residues.
Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at
the base of the windshield, and from other pla-
ces where they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified
technicians is available online for purchase
or subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Hoisting the vehicle
If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, the
two jack attachments points should be used.They are specially reinforced to bear the weight
of the vehicle. A garage jack can also be placed
under the front of the engine support frame.
Take care not to damage the splash guard
under the engine. Ensure that the jack is posi-
tioned so that the vehicle cannot slide off it.
Always use axle stands or similar structures.
If a two-post hoist is used to lift the vehicle, the
front and rear lift arm pads should be centered
under the reinforced lift plates on the inboard
edge of the sill rail (see illustration).
Emission inspection readiness
What is an Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II)?
OBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized
engine management system. It stores diagnos-
tic information about your vehicle's emission
controls. It can light the Check Engine light
(MIL) if it detects an emission control "fault." A
"fault" is a component or system that is not
performing within an expected range. A fault
may be permanent or temporary. OBD II will
store a message about any fault.
How do states use OBD II for emission
inspections?
Many states connect a computer directly to a
vehicle's OBD II system. The inspector can
then read "faults." In some states, this type of

09 Specifications
Label information09
351 List of labels
Model
plate. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Codes for color and upholstery, etc. The
model plate is located on the rear side of
the B-pillar (the pillar between the front and
rear passenger doors) and the rear pas-
senger's door must be open in order to see
it.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Min-
istry of Transport (CMVSS) standards
(Canada). Your Volvo is designed to meet
all applicable safety standards, as evi-
denced by the certification label on the
driver's side B-pillar (the structural mem-
ber at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of
the driver's door opening). For further infor-
mation regarding these regulations, please
consult your Volvo retailer.
Tire inflation
pressures. This label indicates the correct
inflation pressures for the tires that were on
the vehicle when it left the factory. Cana-
dian models have the upper decal; U.S.
models have the lower one.
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN). The VIN plate is located on the top
left surface of the dashboard. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) should always
be quoted in all correspondence concern-
ing your vehicle with the retailer and when
ordering parts.
Vehicle Emission Control Information.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all appli-
cable emission standards, as evidenced by
the certification label on the underside of
the hood. For further information regarding
these regulations, please consult your
Volvo retailer.

09 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.359 Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their meaning and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or
drivability. A message will also appear in the
main instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The information symbol lights up and a
text message is displayed to provide the driver
with necessary information about one of the
vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Low oil pressure78
A
Parking brake78
SRS airbags78
Seat belt reminder79
Generator not charg-
ing79
A
Fault in the brake sys-
tem79
Warning symbol79
ACanadian models
Indicator symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Fault in the Active
Bending Light
(ABL)*system77
A
Malfunction indicator
light77
A
Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS)77
Rear fog light on77
Stability system
(DSTC), Hill Descent
Control, Trailer Stabil-
ity Assist*77
Tire pressure monitor-
ing sensor (TPMS)77
Low fuel level77

10 Index
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366
Driver alert............................................... 180
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 262
Driving in cold weather............................ 264
Driving through water..............................263
E
ECC.................................................144, 145
Economical driving.................................. 262
Electric parking brake.............................. 122
Electronic Climate Control.......142, 144, 145
air distribution table............................ 146
Interior Air Quality System.................. 145
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 114
Emergency towing...........................281, 282
Emission inspection readiness................ 315
Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 354
starting................................................ 112
switching off....................................... 114
Engine compartment overview................317Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................149
Engine oil
checking............................................. 318
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
specifications...................................... 356
volumes.............................................. 357
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 273
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 314
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 345
placing correctly................................. 112
Fluid specifications.................................. 357
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 94
rear...................................................... 326
Four C (active chassis system)................151
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 186, 188
Front seats...........................................84, 86Fuel filler cap........................................... 269
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 268
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77
Fuel requirements............................ 266, 267
Fuel tank volume.....................................357
Fuses...............................334, 335, 338, 341
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 109
Gasoline requirements............................. 267
Gas tank volume...................................... 357
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 117
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 116, 117
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 294
Grocery bag holder.................................. 273
Gross vehicle weight...............................295

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370
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 38
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 78
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 42, 44, 46
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front..........................................84, 85
Sensus.....................................................130
Shiftlock.....................................................11
Side door mirrors..................................... 103
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 325
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 218Snow chains............................................ 298
Snow tires................................................ 298
Spare tire................................................. 299
Speed-dependent steering...................... 151
Spin control............................................. 149
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................149, 150
Engine Drag Control (EDC).................149
indicator light........................................ 77
Starting the engine..................................112
with keyless drive...............................112
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 57
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 275
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 90
horn....................................................... 91
keypad.................................. 90, 133, 209
Locking/unlocking................................ 90
Stone chips, touching up......................... 345
Storage spaces........................................ 198
Studded tires........................................... 298Sunroof
laminated panoramic roof................... 106
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 78
Symbols, overview................................... 359
T
Tailgate
driving with it open.............................262
locking/unlocking.................................. 67
power operated.................................. 271
wiper/washer........................................ 99
Tailgate wipers......................................... 330
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 326
Temporary spare tire...............................299
Three-way catalytic converter................. 269
Tire designations.....................................292
Tire inflation pressure..............................291
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....309, 310
indicator light........................................ 77
Tires.........................................................286
age...................................................... 286
changing from summer to winter........ 287
glossary of terms................................ 294

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improving economy............................ 286
inflation pressure................................ 289
inflation pressure table.......................291
load ratings......................................... 290
rotation............................................... 287
snow...................................................298
spare................................................... 299
specifications...................................... 290
speed ratings...................................... 290
storing................................................. 287
studded............................................... 298
tire pressure monitoring system......... 309
tread wear indicator............................ 288
uniform tire quality grading................. 297
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 48
Touching up paint.................................... 345
Towing a trailer................................278, 279
trailer hitch.......................................... 279
Towing the vehicle........................... 281, 282
Traction control........................................ 149
Trailer towing...................................278, 279
trailer hitch.......................................... 279Transmission
general description.....................116, 117
oil........................................................ 357
shiftlock override................................ 117
Tread wear indicator................................ 288
Trip computer.......................................... 147
Trip odometers.......................................... 80
Trips, long distance................................. 264
Turn signals............................................... 95
changing bulbs................................... 325
indicator lights...................................... 77
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 49
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................297
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 67
Unlocking the vehicle..........................58, 66
Upholstery care....................................... 344
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 200
changing bulbs................................... 327
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 352
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 11
Vehicle loading................................271, 295
roof loads............................................ 274
Vehicle maintenance................................ 314
performed by the owner.....................315
Vehicle weights........................................ 353
Voice control
cell phones......................................... 241
Volvo and the environment........................ 12
Volvo maintenance.................................. 314
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 362
Volvo programs.......................................362
Volvo Sensus........................................... 130
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 94
Warning lights.......................... 75, 76, 77, 78
Warning symbol......................................... 79