towing VOLVO XC60 2017 Owner´s Manual

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INTRODUCTION
On-board owner's manual12
Owner's information 14
Contacting Volvo 15
About this manual 15
Change of ownership 19
Crash event data 19
Volvo Structural Parts Statement 20
Information on the Internet 21
Volvo ID 22
Open Source Software Notice 22
Volvo and the environment 23
Important warnings 24
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 25
Technician certification 25
SAFETY
Occupant safety28
Recall information 28
Reporting safety defects 29
Seat belts – general 30
Seat belts – buckling/unbuckling 31
Seat belt reminder 32
Seat belts – pregnancy 32
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 33
Front airbags 34
Occupant Weight Sensor 38
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags 41
Inflatable Curtain (IC) 42
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) 43
Rollover Protection System (ROPS) 45
Crash mode – general information 45
Crash mode – starting the vehicle 46
Crash mode – moving the vehicle 47
Child safety 47
Child restraints 49
Infant seats 51
Convertible seats 53
Booster cushions 55
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors 56
Top tether anchors 58

Integrated booster cushion – general information59
Integrated booster cushion – using 61
Integrated booster cushion – stowing 62
Child safety locks 63
CONTENTS

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Anti-lock braking system (ABS)266
Brake lights 266
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA) 266
Parking brake – general information 267
Parking brake – applying 268
Parking brake – releasing 268
Parking brake – symbols and messages 270
Driving through water 271
Engine and cooling system 271
Conserving electrical current 272
Before a long distance trip 272
Driving in cold weather 273
Refueling – fuel requirements 273
Refueling – octane rating 274
Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler door 276
Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap 277
Emission controls 277
Economical driving 278
Towing a trailer 279
Detachable trailer hitch 281
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) 282
Towing the vehicle 282
Towing eyelet 283
Towing by tow truck 284
WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires – general information288
Tires – storage and age 289
Tires – tread wear indicator 290
Tires – tire economy 290
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation 291
Changing a wheel – removing wheel 291
Changing a wheel – spare wheel 294
Changing a wheel – accessing the spare wheel 295
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel 295
Tire inflation – general information 296
Tire inflation – checking pressure 297
Tire specifications 298
Loading specifications 299
Loading specifications – load limit 300
Tire specifications – terminology 301
Tire specifications – Uniform TireQuality Grading 302
Snow chains 303
Snow tires/studded tires 303
Tire pressure monitoring - overview 304
Tire Monitor - introduction 305
Calibrating Tire Monitor 306
Tire Monitor status information 306
Tire Monitor – messages 307

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – general information308
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – changing wheels 308
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – recalibrating 309
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – activating/deactivating 310
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – messages 310
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST) 311
Tire sealing system * – general infor-
mation 312
Tire sealing system * – overview
314
Tire sealing system * – sealing a hole
315
Tire sealing system – checking infla-tion pressure 317
Tire sealing system * – inflating tires
318
Tire sealing system * – sealing com-
pound container 319

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SAFETY
62The table showing the permitted heights and weights can be found in the article "Integratedbooster cushion – general information."
Related information
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Integrated booster cushion – stowing(p. 62)
• Integrated booster cushion – general infor-mation (p. 59)
Integrated booster cushion – stowing
The integrated booster cushion (p. 59) can be folded down completely (stowed) from either thestage 1 or stage 2 positions.NOTE
The booster cushion cannot be moved from the stage 2 (upper) position to the stage 1(lower) position. It must first be folded downcompletely to the stowed position, and thenadjusted to stage 1.
Pull the handle forward to release the booster cushion.
Press down on the center of the booster cushion to return it to the stowed position.
NOTE
The booster cushion must be in the stowed position before the rear seat backrests arefolded down.
CAUTION
Be sure there are no loose objects under the booster cushion before it is stowed.

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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Engine temperature
Engine overheating can result from low oil or coolant levels, towing or hard driving at high heatand altitude, or mechanical malfunction. Engineoverheating will be signaled with text and a redwarning triangle in the middle of the instrumentdisplay. The exact text will depend on the degree of overheating. It may range from
High engine
temp Reduce speed to High engine temp
Stop engine. If appropriate, other messages,
such as Coolant level low, Stop safely will
also be displayed. If your engine does overheat so that you must stop the engine, always allowthe engine to cool before attempting to check oiland coolant levels. See Engine compartment – coolant (p. 331) for more information.
Fault in brake system
If this symbol lights, the brake fluid level may be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe place andcheck the level in the brake fluid reservoir, seeEngine compartment – brake fluid (p. 332). If the level in the reservoir is below MIN, the vehicle
should be transported to an authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake system checked. If the
and symbols come on at
the same time, there may be a fault in the brake force distribution system. 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
• If both symbols extinguish, continue driving.
• If the symbols remain on, check the level inthe brake fluid reservoir, see Engine com-partment – brake fluid (p. 332). If the brakefluid level is normal but the symbols are stilllit, the vehicle can be driven, with great care,to an authorized Volvo workshop to have thebrake system checked.
• If the level in the reservoir is below
MIN, the
vehicle should be transported to an author-ized Volvo workshop to have the brake sys-tem checked.
WARNING
• If the fluid level is below the
MIN mark in
the reservoir or if a warning message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT
DRIVE . Have the vehicle towed to a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian and have the brake system inspec-ted.
• If the
and symbols are
on at the same time, there is a risk of reduced vehicle stability.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a problem related to safety and/or drivability. Amessage will also appear in the instrument panel.The symbol remains visible until the fault hasbeen rectified but the text message can be cleared with the OK button, see Information dis-
play – menu controls (p. 115). The warning sym- bol can also come on in conjunction with othersymbols. Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the vehicle further.
2. Read the information on the display. Imple- ment the action in accordance with the mes- sage in the display. Clear the message using OK.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.81
Ignition mode I
–With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot8
, press START/STOP ENGINE
briefly.
Ignition mode II
–With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot 8
, press START/STOP ENGINE
for approximately 2 seconds.
Returning to mode 0
To return to mode 0 from mode II or I, press
START/STOP ENGINE briefly.
Starting and stopping the engineSee Starting the engine (p. 248) and Switching off the engine (p. 249) for information on star-ting the engine and switching it off.
Emergency towingSee Towing the vehicle (p. 282) for importantinformation about the remote key when the vehi-cle is being towed.
Related information
•Inserting/removing remote key (p. 79)
Front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to help provide the most comfortable seat-ing position.
Raise/lower the seat, pump up/down.
Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position of your choice.
Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion, pump up/down.
Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest.
Electronic lumbar support *. Press the button
to adjust.
Control panel for power seat *, see Front
seats – power seat (p. 82).
WARNING
• Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brakepedal can be depressed fully. In addition,position the seat as far rearward as com-fort and control allow.
• Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.
Related information
• Front seats – power seat (p. 82)
• Rear seats – folding backrest (p. 87)
• Rear seats – head restraints (p. 85)
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Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

DRIVER SUPPORT
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Traction Control (TC)
This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin at low speeds by transferring power from adrive wheel that begins to lose traction to thewheel on the opposite side of the vehicle (on thesame axle).
Spin Control (SC)
The SC function is designed to help prevent the drive wheels from spinning while the vehicle isaccelerating.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)
This function helps maintain directional stability, for example when cornering, by braking one ormore of the wheels if the vehicle shows a ten-dency to skid or slide laterally.
Corner Traction Control (CTC)
CTC compensates for understeering and helps provide additional stability when acceleratingthrough a curve by preventing the inside wheelfrom spinning. This is particularly useful whenaccelerating on a curving highway on-ramp. CTC is most effective if the stability system's Sport mode is selected. See the section about
Sport mode.
Engine Drag Control (EDC)
EDC helps keep the engine running if the wheels show a tendency to lock, e.g., when shifting downin the Geartronic manual shifting mode or whileusing the engine's braking function on a slippery surface. If the engine were to stop, power steer-ing would not function, making the vehicle moredifficult to steer.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
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The TSA helps stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer have begun tosway. See Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) (p. 282)for more information. This system is automatically deactivated if the driver selects
Sport mode.
Related information
•Stability system – operation (p. 175)
• Stability system – symbols and messages (p. 177)
• Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) (p. 282)
Stability system – operation
Operation
Sport mode
The stability system is always activated and can- not be switched off.
However, the driver can select Sport mode, which offers more
active driving characteristics. Sport mode can be selected in
the MY CAR menus, see My Car – introduction (p. 77).
In Sport mode, the engine management system
monitors movement of the accelerator pedal and steering wheel for sportier driving by allowingmore lateral movement of the rear wheels beforeESC is activated. Under certain circumstances, such as when driv- ing with snow chains, or driving in deep snow orloose sand, it may be advisable to temporarily use Sport mode for maximum tractive force.
If the driver releases pressure on the accelerator pedal, ETC will also activate to help stabilize thevehicle. To switch to Sport mode:
Sport mode remains active until the driver
switches it off in the menu or until the engine is
1 Included when a Volvo trailer hitch is installed

DRIVER SUPPORT
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WARNING
Adaptive Cruise Control only warns of vehicles detected by the radar sensor, see AdaptiveCruise Control – limitations (p. 194). In somecases there may be no warning or the warn-ing may be delayed. The driver should alwaysapply the brakes when necessary.
Steep inclines and/or heavy loadsACC is primarily intended for use on fairly level roads. The system may have difficulty maintainingthe correct distance to a vehicle ahead on steepinclines, if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load oris towing a trailer. In these situations, the drivershould always be prepared to apply the brakes ifnecessary.
Related information
•Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction(p. 184)
Adaptive Cruise Control – engaging
Putting ACC in standby modeBefore ACC can be used to regulate speed and/or the distance to a vehicle ahead, it mustfirst be put in standby mode. To do so:
Controls and display
Off/On/Standby mode
• Press
(2).
> The same symbol (7) appears (in white) in
the instrument panel to indicate that ACC is in standby mode.
NOTE
The driver's door must be closed and the driv- er's seat belt must be fastened before ACCcan be put in active mode. If the driver's seatbelt is taken off or if the driver's door isopened, ACC will return to standby mode.
Related information
• Adaptive Cruise Control – introduction (p. 184)

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DRIVER SUPPORT
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Audible signal
The Park Assist system uses an intermittent tone that pulses faster as you come close to an object,and becomes constant when you are withinapproximately 1 ft (30 cm) of an object in front ofor behind the vehicle. If there are objects withinthis distance both behind and in front of the vehi-cle, the tone alternates between front and rearspeakers.
NOTE
The level of the audible signal can be low- ered/raised with the infotainment volumecontrol. The level can also be set in the MYCAR menu system. See My Car – introduction(p. 77) for a description of the menu system.
If the volume of another source from the audio system is high, this will be automatically lowered.
Rear park assist
The distance monitored behind the vehicle is approximately 5 ft (1.5 m). The audible signalcomes from the rear speakers. The system must be deactivated when towing a trailer, carrying bicycles in a rear-mounted carrier,etc, which could trigger the rear park assist sys-tem's sensors.
NOTE
•Rear park assist is deactivated automati- cally when towing a trailer if Volvo genu-ine trailer wiring is used. If a non-Volvotrailer hitch is being used, it may be nec-essary to switch off the system manually,see Park assist – operation (p. 235).
• The system will not detect high objects,such as a loading dock, etc.
• Objects such as chains, thin shiny polesor low objects may temporarily not bedetected by the system. This may resultin the pulsing tone unexpectedly stoppinginstead of changing to a constant tone asthe vehicle approaches the object. Insuch cases, use caution when backing upor stop the vehicle to help avoid damage.

STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Brakes – general The brake system is a hydraulic system consist- ing of two separate brake circuits. If a problemshould occur in one of these circuits, it is stillpossible to stop the vehicle with the other brakecircuit.
If the brake pedal must be depressed farther than normal and requires greater foot pressure,the stopping distance will be longer. A warning light in the instrument panel will light up to warn the driver that a fault has occurred. If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately and check the brake fluid levelin the reservoir.
NOTE
Press the brake pedal hard and maintain pressure on the pedal – do not pump thebrakes.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the
reservoir or if a brake system message is shown in the information display: DO NOT
DRIVE . Have the vehicle towed to a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system inspected.
Brake pad inspection
On vehicles equipped with a jack *, the condition
of the brake pads can be checked by raising the vehicle (see Changing a wheel – removing wheel(p. 291) for information about using the jack andremoving a wheel) and performing a visualinspection of the brake pads.
WARNING
• If the vehicle has been driven immediately prior to a brake pad inspection, the wheelhub, brake components, etc., will be veryhot. Allow time for these components tocool before carrying out the inspection.
• Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the Park (
P) position.
• Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
WARNING
• Use the jack intended for the vehicle when changing a tire. For any other job,use stands to support the vehicle.
• The jack should be kept well-greased andclean, and should not be damaged.
• Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
• No objects should be placed between thebase of jack and the ground, or betweenthe jack and the attachment bar on thevehicle.
• The jack must correctly engage the jackattachment.
• Never allow any part of your body to beextended under a vehicle supported by ajack.
Power brakes function only when the engine is running
The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure which is only created when the engine is running. Neverlet the vehicle roll to a stop with the engineswitched off. If the power brakes are not working, considerably higher pressure will be required on the brakepedal to compensate for the lack of power assis-tance. This can happen for example when towingyour vehicle or if the engine is switched off whenthe vehicle is rolling. The brake pedal feels harderthan usual.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking
Driving in rain and slush or passing through an automatic car wash can cause water to collect onthe brake discs and pads. This will cause a delayin braking effect when the pedal is depressed. Toavoid such a delay when the brakes are needed,depress the pedal occasionally when drivingthrough rain, slush, etc. This will remove the waterfrom the brakes. Check that brake applicationfeels normal. This should also be done afterwashing or starting in very damp or cold weather.
Severe strain on the brake systemThe brakes will be subject to severe strain whendriving in mountains or hilly areas, or when towinga trailer. Vehicle speed is usually slower, whichmeans that the cooling of the brakes is less effi-cient than when driving on level roads. To reducethe strain on the brakes, shift into a lower gearand let the engine help with the braking. Do notforget that if you are towing a trailer, the brakeswill be subjected to a greater than normal load.
Cleaning the brake discsCoatings of dirt and water on the brake discsmay result in delayed brake function. This delay isminimized by cleaning the brake linings. Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet weather, prior to long-term parking, and after thevehicle has been washed. Do this by braking gen-tly for a short period while the vehicle is moving.
Related information
•Parking brake – general information (p. 267)
• Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA) (p. 266)
• Brakes – general (p. 264)
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (p. 266)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC) – introduction(p. 262)
Brakes – symbols
Symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolSpecification
Steady glow – Check the brake fluid level. If the level is low, fill withbrake fluid and check for the causeof the brake fluid loss.
Automatic function check: steady glow for two seconds when theengine is started.
WARNING
If and come on at the same
time and the brake level is below the MIN
mark in the reservoir or if a brake system-rela- ted message is shown in the information dis- play: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the vehicle towed
to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian and have the brake system inspected.
Related information
• Brakes – general (p. 264)
• Parking brake – general information (p. 267)