traction control VOLVO XC60 T8 2018 Owner´s Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING
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OFF ROAD
•Maximizes the vehicle's ability to traverse dif- ficult terrain or poor roads.
In this mode, ground clearance 4
is high, steering
is light, and all-wheel drive and Hill DescentControl are activated. This drive mode is only available at low speeds, up to 40 km/h (25 mph). If this speed is excee-ded, Off road mode will be cancelled and AWDmode will be activated instead. All-wheel drive requires both the combustion and electric motor to be in continuous operation,which results in higher fuel consumption. In Off road mode, a compass will be displayed between the speedometer and the tachometer inthe instrument panel. The permissible speedrange will be shown in the speedometer. This drive mode is optimized for maximum control when driving at low speeds on very poor roads or difficult terrain. It raises the chassis 4
, reduces
driveline throttle response, and locks the vehicle in all-wheel drive. The Hill Descent Control func-tion facilitates controlled driving on steep down-grades.NOTE
This drive mode is not designed to be used for normal street driving.
NOTE
Due to the increased ground clearance, if the OFF ROAD mode was selected when theengine was switched off, the suspension willlower when the engine is restarted.
CAUTION
Do not use the OFF ROAD drive mode when towing a trailer without an electrical connec-tion. This could result in damage to the pneu-matic suspension system's bellows.
AWD
• Improves the vehicle's traction and handling by increasing all-wheel drive.
This drive mode locks the vehicle in all-wheeldrive. An optimal distribution between front andrear axle torque helps provide the best possiblecontrol, stability and traction, e.g. on slipperyroads or when towing a heavy trailer or anothervehicle. The AWD drive mode is always availableregardless of the hybrid battery's charge status. Both the combustion engine and the electricmotor are engaged to enable all-wheel drive,which results in higher fuel consumption. In the other drive modes, the vehicle automati- cally adapts the need for all-wheel drive accord-ing to the road surface, and can activate the elec-tric motor or start the combustion engine as nee-ded.
POWER
•
Power mode is designed to provide sportier driving characteristics and a faster accelera-tion response.
This drive mode maximizes the combined powerfrom the combustion engine and the electricmotor by providing power to both the front andrear wheels. Gear shifting will be faster and moredistinct and the transmission will prioritize gearswith a higher traction force. Steering response isfaster, suspension is stiffer and ground clearance is lower 4
to help reduce body roll when cornering.
Both the combustion engine and the electric motor are engaged to enable all-wheel drive,which results in higher fuel consumption. This drive mode is optimized for maximum per- formance and throttle response. It changes thethrottle response, gear shifting program andturbo boost system. Chassis settings and steer-ing and brake response are also optimized. ThePower drive mode is always available regardlessof the hybrid battery's charge status.
4 For vehicles with pneumatic suspension.

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Leveling control settings *
The vehicle can be lowered or raised to make it easier to load or for passengers to get in andout. Turn off leveling control before lifting the vehicle with a jack to help avoid problems with thepneumatic suspension.
Adjusting loading mode
Use the buttons in the cargo compartment to raise or lower the rear section of the vehicle tofacilitate loading or unloading the vehicle or con-necting or disconnecting a trailer.
Center display settings
Easy Entry and Exit Suspension Control
The vehicle can be lowered to make it easier to get in and out. Activating easy entry in the center display: 1.
Tap
Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarMirrors and Convenience.
3. Select
Easy Entry and Exit Suspension
Control.
> When the vehicle is parked and the engine is turned off, the level is lowered. (Level adjustment will stop if a side dooris opened and will resume after a slightdelay when the door has been closed.)When the engine is started and the vehi-cle begins to move, the level will be raisedto the height set by the selected drivemode.
Disable Leveling Control
In certain situations, this function must be turned off, e.g. before the vehicle is raised using a jack *.
The level difference caused by raising the vehicle with a jack could cause problems with the pneu-matic suspension. Turning off the function in the center display:1. Tap
Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarParking Brake and
Suspension.
3. Select
Disable Leveling Control.
Related information
• Leveling control
* and suspension (p. 440)
• Loading recommendations (p. 577)
Low Speed Control The low-speed function, Low Speed Control (LSC), facilitates and improves control and trac-tion on rough roads and slippery surfaces, e.g.when towing a trailer on grass or up boat ramps. The function is included in the Off Road drive mode.
Low Speed Control is designed for driving on rough roads and when towing trailers at lowspeeds, up to approximately 40 km/h (25 mph). When driving at low speeds, LSC prioritizes low gears and all-wheel drive to help avoid wheel spinand improve traction on all wheels. The accelera-tor pedal will be less responsive to improve trac-tion and speed control at low speeds. The function is activated together with Hill Descent Control (HDC), which makes it possibleto control speed going down steep hills using theaccelerator pedal and reduces the need to usethe brake pedal. The system makes it possible tomaintain a low and uniform speed when drivingdown steep hills.

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the hill is and without the brakes needing to be applied. The brake lights will illuminate when thefunction is activated. The driver can brake to stop or slow the vehicle at any time by depressing the brake pedal. HDC is activated along with Low Speed Control (LSC), which facilitates and improves traction andcontrol on rough and slippery surfaces. The sys-tem is intended to be used at low speeds, up toapproximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
To keep in mind when using HDC
•
If the function is switched off while driving ona steep downhill gradient, braking effect willbe gradually reduced.
• HDC can be used in gear positions
D and R,
and in manual gears 1 or 2.
• It is not possible to manually shift to thirdgear or higher when HDC is active.
NOTE
When LSC with HDC is activated in the OFF ROAD drive mode, the feel of the acceleratorpedal and engine response will change.
NOTE
This drive mode is not designed to be used for normal street driving.
NOTE
The function is deactivated when driving at high speeds and must be reactivated at lowerspeeds if so desired.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating Hill Descent Con- trol using the function button (p. 445)
• Changing drive mode (p. 439)
• Low Speed Control (p. 443)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 433)
Activating and deactivating HillDescent Control using the functionbutton
Vehicles that are not equipped with drive mode controls in the tunnel console have a function button for Hill Descent Control with
Hill
Descent Control in the center display's Func-
tion view.
Selecting Hill Descent Control in the center display's Function view
HDC only works at low speeds.
–Tap the Hill Descent Control button to
activate or deactivate the function.
> An indicator light in the button will illumi- nate when the function is activated.
When the engine is switched off, the function will be automatically deactivated.
NOTE
The function is deactivated when driving at high speeds and must be reactivated at lowerspeeds if so desired.

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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Audio, media and Internet
The audio and media system consists of a media player and a radio. A cellular phone can also beconnected through Bluetooth to use hands-freefunctions or play music in the vehicle. When thevehicle is connected to the Internet, it is alsopossible to use apps to play media.
Audio and media overview
The functions can be controlled using voice com- mands, the steering wheel keypad or the centerdisplay. The number of speakers and amplifiersvaries depending on the audio system installed inthe vehicle.
System updates
The audio and media system is continuously improved. When the vehicle has an Internet con-nection, system updates can be downloaded foroptimal functionality; see support.volvocars.com.
Related information
• Media player (p. 497)
• Radio (p. 480)
• Phone (p. 510)
• Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 519)
• Apps (p. 477)
• Voice control (p. 141)
• Ignition modes (p. 417)
• Driver distraction (p. 39)
• Handling system updates via Download Cen-ter (p. 591)
• License agreement for audio and media(p. 529)
Sound settings
The audio system is precalibrated for optimal sound reproduction but these settings can bepersonalized.
The system's volume is normally adjusted using the volume control below the center display orthe right-side steering wheel keypad. Thisapplies, for example, when playing music or theradio or during phone calls and active traffic mes-sages.
Optimal sound reproductionThe audio system is precalibrated for optimalsound reproduction using digital signal process-ing. This calibration takes into account speakers,amplifiers, passenger compartment acoustics, lis-tener position, etc. for each combination of vehi-cle model and audio system. There is also adynamic calibration that takes into account thevolume control setting and the vehicle's speed.
Sound settings as needed
In Top view under SettingsSound, the fol-
lowing settings can be selected:
•
Tone — personal preference for bass, treble,
equalizer for example.
•
Balance - balance between right/left and
front/rear speakers.
•
System Volumes – adjusts volume in the
various systems of the car, e.g. Voice
Control, Park Assist and Phone Ringtone.

WHEELS AND TIRES
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Tires
The function of the tires is to carry loads, provide traction on road surfaces, reduce vibrations andprotect the wheels from wear.
The tires significantly influence the vehicle's driv- ing characteristics. The type, dimensions, tirepressure and speed rating have a considerableimpact on how the vehicle performs. Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the vehicle's tire information placard on the B-pil-lar (the structural member at the side of the vehi-cle, at the rear of the driver's door opening).
WARNING
A damaged tire could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Some Volvo models are equipped with an Ultra High Performance tire and wheel com-bination designed to provide maximum drypavement performance with consideration forhydroplaning resistance. They may be moresusceptible to road hazard damage and,depending on driving conditions, may achievea tread life of less than 30,000 km (20,000miles). Even if this vehicle is equipped withVolvo's advanced AWD or stability system,these tires are not designed for winter driving,and should be replaced with winter tires whenweather conditions dictate.
The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling on dry and wet surfaces.It should be noted however that the tires havebeen developed to give these features on snow/ice-free surfaces. Most models are equipped with "all-season" tires, which provide a somewhat higher degree of road-holding on slippery road surfaces than tires with-out the "all-season" rating. However, for optimalroadholding on icy or snow-covered roads, werecommend snow tires on all four wheels. When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires are the same size designation, type (radial) andpreferably from the same manufacturer, on all four wheels. Otherwise there is a risk of alteringthe vehicle's roadholding and handling characte-ristics.
Recommended tiresOn delivery, the car is equipped with Volvo origi- nal tires that have the VOL
1
marking on the side
of the tires. These tires have been designed spe- cifically for your vehicle. It is therefore importantwhen replacing tires that the new tires have thissame marking to help maintain the vehicle's driv-ing characteristics, comfort and fuel consumption.
New tires
Tires are perishable goods. After a few years, they will begin to harden and their friction proper-ties will gradually deteriorate. Always replace tireswith the freshest tires possible. This is particularlyimportant for snow tires. A series of numbers is
1 This may vary for certain tire dimensions.

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIRE-MENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES .
Quality grades can be found, where applica- ble, on the tire sidewall between the treadshoulder and maximum section width. Forexample: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEARThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specified gov-ernment test course. For example, a tire graded150 would wear one and one half (1 ½) times aswell on the government course as a tire graded100. The relative performance of tires dependsupon the actual conditions of their use, however,and many depart significantly from the norm dueto variation in driving habits, maintenance practi-ces and differences in road characteristics andclimate.
TRACTIONThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, areAA, A, B, and C, as measured under controlledconditions on specified government test surfacesof asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C mayhave poor traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) tractiontests and is not a measure of cornering (turn-ing) traction.
TEMPERATUREThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlled conditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustainedhigh temperature can cause the material of thetire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces-sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.The grade C corresponds to a minimum level ofperformance that all passenger vehicle tires mustmeet under the Federal Motor Safety StandardNo. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levelsof performance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, under-infla-tion, or excessive loading, either separately orin combination, can cause heat buildup andtire failure.
Related information
•Tires (p. 540)
• Tire sidewall designations (p. 544)

INDEX
660Cooling system
overheating 458
Corner Traction Control 264
Corrosion protection 634Covering cargo compartment 582
Crash, see Collision 42
Crash event data 33
Cross Traffic Alert – CTA 344, 345, 346, 347
Cruise control 276, 277 manage speed 277, 278
temporary deactivation 279, 280
turn off 280
CTA – Cross Traffic Alert 344, 345, 346, 347
Curb weight 649
CZIP (Clean Zone Interior Package) 200
D
Data recording 33 transferring between vehicle and work-
shop 590
Data sharing 526
Daytime running lights 150
Decals location of 644
Defrosting 214
Detection of cyclist 329
Dimensions 647
Dipstick, electronic 601
Direction of rotation 542
Display lighting 159
Distance Alert 281, 282, 283 limitations 284
DivX ®
502
Door mirrors 165, 166 compass 471, 472
dimming 166
outer 165, 166
power folding 166
resetting 166
Driveline transmission 428
Drive mode 435 changing 439
Driver Alert Control 353 operation 354, 355
Driver Alert Control limitations 355
Driver performance 88Driver profile 133 edit 135
select 134
Driver support system 262
Drive systems 433Driving cooling system 458
with a trailer 462
Driving economy 446
Driving through standing water 452 driving with a trailer towball load 650
towing capacity 650
E
Economical driving 446
Electrical outlet 572
use 574
Electrical system 605 Electric drive motor specifications 651
electric motor 433 Driving 447
Range 448
Electric parking brake 422

INDEX
667
S
Safety 42pregnancy 43
Safety belt, see Seat belt 47
Safety defects, reporting 44
Safety mode 61 starting/moving 62
Sealing compound 562
Seat, see Seats 180
Seat belt reminder 51
Seat belts 47 Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor 65
buckling/unbuckling 48
pregnancy 43
seat belt reminder 51
seat belt tensioner 50
securing child restraint systems 67, 69, 71
Seat belt tensioner 50 resetting 51
Seats heating 209, 210
manual front seat 180
memory function front seat 182, 183
power front seats 181
ventilation 211
whiplash protection 46
Sensors
air quality 201
climate 196
Sensus connection and entertainment 30
Sensus Navigation 350
Service position 639
Service program 588
Set time interval 283
settings 131 Categories 132
contextual 129
resetting 131
settings menu 131
Shiftlock 432
Side airbag 59
Side Impact Protection System 59, 60
SIM card 523
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) 59, 60Sirius Satellite radio Travel link 492
SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio
traffic information 488, 489, 490
Ski hatch 580
Slippery conditions 451
Slippery road conditions 451Software updates 33
Sound settings 476, 517 phone 518
playing media 498, 499
text message 517
Spare tire 559, 560
Speed camera 352
Speed Limiter 268, 271, 272, 275 getting started 269
shut down 271
temporary deactivation 270
Speed symbols, tires 544
Spin control 264
Stability and traction control system 264, 267 operation 265, 266
Stability system 264
Stains 623, 625, 626, 627, 628 Start and lock system type designations 242
Start battery 459, 605 overload 459
Start engine 414 Starting the engine after a collision 62
Start the vehicle 414
Steel cargo grid 583

INDEX
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tread wear indicator 543
winter tires 561
Tire sealing system 563
Tire tread 543
Tools 554Top tether anchors (child restraint sys- tems) 72
Total airing function 229, 247
Towbar 461 removable, attaching, installing, mount-
ing 461
removable, removing, detaching 461
Towing 466
Towing capacity and towball load 650
Towing eyelet 466
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System 549
Traction control 264
Traffic information 483
Trailer 464 driving with a trailer 462
Lamps 465
swaying 464
Trailer Stability Assist 464 trailer 464
Trailer stabilizer 264
Trailer towing trailer hitch 461
Transmission 428 automatic 429
Transmission fluid grade 653
Travel Link 492 Fuel 495
Notifications 494
Sports 496
weather 493
Tread depth 543, 561
Tread wear indicator 543
Trip computer 85, 86
Trip odometer 85
Trip odometer resetting 87
Trip statistics 88 Troubleshooting Adaptive Cruise Control 296
Troubleshooting the camera sensor 322
TSA - Trailer Stability Assist 264, 464
Tunnel detection 151
Turn off engine 416
Turn signals 154Twin Engine general 396Type approvalradar system 320
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 546
Units 128
Unknown vehicle component 260Unlockingsettings 232
with key blade 241
USB socket for connecting media 504
V
Vehicle care 628, 629, 631, 632, 633, 634
leather upholstery 626
Vehicle Event Data 33 Vehicle functions in the center display 118
Vehicle key bat. low 234 Vehicle modem connecting vehicle to Internet 522
settings 523
Vehicle recovery 467

INDEX
670Vehicle status 592
inflation pressure 552
Vehicle upholstery 623, 625, 626, 627, 628
Vehicle weight 649
Ventilation 201, 202, 203 Seats 211
Video 502, 504 settings 503
Voice control 141 climate 197
phone 143
radio and media 144
settings 144
VOL mark 540
Volvo ID 26 create and register 27
W
Warning lightAdaptive Cruise Control 288
stability and traction control system 264
Warning lights airbags SRS 93
alternator does not charge 93
brake system error 93
low oil pressure 93
parking brake applied 93
seat belt reminder 93
starter battery not charging 93
WARNING 93
Warning sound parking brake 425
warning symbols 93 Warning symbols safety 42
Warranties 588Washer Headlights 175
rear window 176
washer fluid, filling 640
Windshield 175
Washer fluid 640
Washer nozzles, heated 173
Waxing 629 Weights Curb weight 649
Wheel bolts 555 locking 555
Wheels cleaning 634
mounting 558
removal 556
Snow chains 561Wheels and tires
Load index and speed symbol 544
Whiplash protection 46
Whiplash Protection System 46
WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) 46Wi-Fi connecting vehicle to Internet 521
delete network 525sharing Internet connection, tethering,
hotspot 523
technology and security 525
Windows and glass 162 Windshield heating 215
projected image 138, 140
Windshield washing 175
Windshield wipers 172 rain sensor 173, 174
Winter driving 451
Winter tires 561
Winter wheels 561 Wiper blade replacing 637, 638
service position 639