tow VOLVO XC60 TWIN ENGINE 2019 User Guide

SAFETY
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Press down on the center of the boostercushion to lock it into position.

CAUTION
Make sure that there are no objects (e.g. toys)on the seat under the integrated boostercushion before folding it down.

NOTE
The integrated booster cushion must bestowed (folded down) before folding downthe seat backrest.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can
occur
Follow all instructions on this
child restraint and in the vehicle's
owner's manual.
Make sure the booster cushion is
securely locked before the child
is seated.
Use this booster cushion only with chil-dren whose height and weight are withinthe permitted limits shown in the table.
Use only the vehicle's lap and shoulderbelt system when restraining the child inthis booster cushion.
In the event of a collision while the inte-grated booster cushion was occupied, theentire booster cushion and seat belt mustbe replaced. The booster cushion shouldalso be replaced if it is badly worn ordamaged in any way. This work should beperformed by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician only.

Related information
Integrated booster cushion* (p. 75)
Folding up the integrated booster cushion*(p. 77)

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LIGHTING
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The rear fog light turns off automatically whenthe ignition is switched off or when the steering
wheel lever lighting ring is in position or
.

NOTE
Regulations concerning rear fog light use varyfrom country to country.

Related information
Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
Ignition modes (p. 433)
Brake lights
The brake lights are automatically illuminatedwhen braking.
The brake lights illuminate when the brake pedalis depressed. They also illuminate when thebrakes are automatically applied by one of thedriver support systems.
Related information
Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
Brake functions (p. 434)
Emergency brake lights
The emergency brake lights are activated towarn following vehicles of hard braking.
This function causes an additional taillight oneach side of the vehicle to illuminate.
The emergency brake lights are activated in theevent of hard braking or if the ABS system isactivated and the vehicle is traveling at a highspeed.
After the driver decelerates to a low speed andthen releases the brake, the brake lights resumetheir normal brightness.

Related information
Brake lights (p. 160)
Brakes (p. 435)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 161)

LIGHTING
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Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers warn other road usersby all of the vehicle's turn signals being activatedat the same time. The function can be used towarn about a traffic hazard.
Hazard warning flashers button.
Press the button to activate the hazard warningflashers.

NOTE
Regulations concerning the use of hazardwarning flashers may vary from country tocountry.

Related information
Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
Using turn signals (p. 158)
Using home safe lighting
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illumi-nate the area around the vehicle. This is calledhome safe lighting.
To activate home safe lighting:
1.Switch off the ignition.
2. Push the left-side steering wheel levertoward the dashboard and release.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
When the function is activated, a symbol will beshown in the instrument panel and the parkinglights, outer door handle lights* and the licenseplate lights will be illuminated.
The length of time home safe lighting remainsilluminated can be set in the center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 153)
Welcome Light (p. 161)
Welcome Light
Approach lighting is activated when the vehicleis unlocked and can be used to provide light asyou walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key isused for unlocking. The parking lights, outer doorhandle lights*, license plate lights, interior ceilinglights, footwell lighting and trunk/cargo compart-ment lighting will be illuminated. If a door isopened while the function is activated, the light-ing in the outer door handle* and the interiorlighting will remain illuminated for a longer periodof time.
This function can be activated and deactivated inthe center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 153)
Using home safe lighting (p. 161)
Remote key (p. 237)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Windows, glass and mirrors
The vehicle is equipped with controls for win-dows, glass and mirrors. Some of the windowsin the car are laminated.

Laminated glass
The windshield has laminated glass. Laminatedglass is also available as on option for someother glass surfaces. Laminated glass is rein-forced, which provides better protection againstbreak-ins and improved soundproofing in thepassenger compartment.
The panoramic roof* also has laminated glass.
The symbol shows the windows containing laminatedglass1

Related information
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-tains (p. 166)
Panoramic roof* (p. 172)
Power windows (p. 167)
Rearview/door mirrors (p. 169)
Head-up display* (p. 142)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
Activating and deactivating the heated wind-shield* (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating the heated rearwindow and door mirrors (p. 221)
Pinch protection for windows andsun curtains
All power windows and sun curtains* have apinch protection function that is triggered if any-thing blocks them while they are opening orclosing.
If pinch protection is activated, movement willstop and then retract automatically to approx.50 mm (2 inches) from the point at which it wasblocked (or to full ventilation position).
It is still possible to override pinch protectionwhen closing is interrupted (e.g. due to ice) bypressing and holding down the control in thesame direction.
If there is any problem with the pinch protection,a rest procedure can be tested.
WARNING
If the starter battery is disconnected, the func-tion for automatic opening and closing mustbe reset to function correctly. A reset isrequired in order for the pinch protection towork.
1Does not apply to windshield and panoramic roof*, which are always laminated and therefore do not have this symbol.

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Related information
Reset procedure for pinch protection(p. 167)
Operating the power windows (p. 168)
Panoramic roof* (p. 172)
Reset procedure for pinchprotection
If you experience any problems with the electri-cal functions for the power windows, you can tryto perform a reset.

WARNING
If the starter battery is disconnected, the func-tion for automatic opening and closing mustbe reset to function correctly. A reset isrequired in order for the pinch protection towork.
If the problem persists or if it affects the panor-
amic roof or sunroof, contact a workshop2.

Resetting a power window
1. Start with the window in the closed position.
2. Then operate the window in manual modethree times upward toward the closed posi-tion.
> The system will be automatically initiated.

Related information
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-tains (p. 166)
Operating the power windows (p. 168)
Power windows
The power windows are operated using the con-trol panels found in the doors. The driver's doorhas controls for operating all windows and foractivating the child safety locks.
Driver's door control panel.
Electric child safety locks* that deactivate thecontrols in the rear doors to prevent thedoors or windows from being opened fromthe inside.
Rear window controls.
Front window controls.
The power windows have pinch protection. Ifthere is any problem with the pinch protection, arest procedure can be tested.
2An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Using the windshield and headlightwashers
The windshield and headlight washers clean thewindshield and headlights. Use the right-sidesteering wheel lever to start the windshield andheadlight washers.

Starting the windshield and headlight
washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel levertoward the steering wheel to start the wind-shield and headlight washers.
>After the lever is released, the wipersmake several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it isfrozen or the fluid reservoir is empty. Other-wise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.

Headlight washer *
To save washer fluid, the headlights are washedautomatically according to a defined intervalwhen the headlights are on.

Reduced washing
When there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluidleft in the reservoir and the Washer fluid Levellow, refill message is displayed in the instrument
panel together with the symbol, the washerfluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is toprioritize windshield cleaning and visibilitythrough it. The headlights are only washed if highor low beam is on.

Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)

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SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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CAUTION
The seat cushion of the integrated childrestraint* must be in the stowed positionbefore the rear seat backrest can be foldeddown.
The armrest* in the center seat must beraised before the seat backrest is foldeddown.
The ski hatch must be closed before the seatbackrest is folded down.

NOTE
The front seats may need to be pushed for-ward and/or the backrest adjusted so that therear seat backrests can be fully lowered.

Folding down backrests with the
electric backrest folding function *
If the vehicle is equipped with the electric rearseat backrest fold-down function, the buttons inthe cargo compartment can be used to fold downthe backrests. It is also possible to fold down therear seat using the handle on the top of the seat.
WARNING
Before using the electric fold-down function,be sure that no one is sitting in or is near therear seat, that there are no objects on the rearseat and that the backrest is not obstructed inany way.

Folding backrests with the buttons in the
cargo compartment
The vehicle must be stationary and the tailgatemust be open before a backrest can be foldeddown. Make sure that the rear seat is unoccupiedand that there are no objects on the seat.
1.Fold down the center seat's head restraintmanually.
2. Press and hold one of the electric fold-downbuttons. The buttons are marked L (left back-rest section) and R (right backrest section).
3. The backrests will release from the locks.The head restraint will fold down first andthen the backrest will automatically folddown to the horizontal position.
Folding the backrest with the handle in the
rear seat
Make sure that the rear seat is unoccupied andthat there are no objects on the seat.
Fold down the center seat's head restraintmanually.
Pull the handle in the vehicle's left or rightrear seat backrest forward to fold down theleft or right section of the rear seat.
>The backrests will release from the locks.The head restraint will fold down first andthen the backrest will automatically folddown to the horizontal position.

CLIMATE CONTROL
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Opening, closing and directing airvents
Some of the air vents in the passenger compart-ment can be individually opened, closed anddirected.
Misting can be eliminated by directing the outerair vents towards the door windows.
Direct the outer air vents into the passengercompartment to maintain a comfortable tempera-ture in warm weather.

Opening and closing the air vents
Front seat air vents:
Air vent knob2.
–Turn the knob to open/close the airflow fromthe vent.
When the mark on the knob is vertical, theairflow is strongest.
Rear seat air vents:
Air vent thumb wheel2.
–Turn the thumb wheel to open/close the air-flow from the vent.
The more white lines that are visible, thestronger the airflow.
2The illustration is generic - air vent design varies depending on its location.

KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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Foot movement tailgate operation*
To make it easier to operate the tailgate whenyour hands are full, it can be opened and closedby moving your foot in a forward kicking motionunder the rear bumper.
The sensor is located to the left of center under the rearbumper18.
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be withinrange behind the vehicle (approx. 1 meter (3feet)) for opening and closing to be possible. Thisapplies even if the vehicle is unlocked in order toprevent the trunk lid from inadvertently openinge.g. at a car wash.

Foot movement operation
Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
–Make one slow forward kicking motion withyour foot under the left section of the rearbumper. Take a step back. Do not touch thebumper.
>A brief audible signal will be heard whenopening or closing is activated - the tail-gate will open/close.
If the tailgate is open, it will close19 whenthe foot motion sensor is activated.
If several opening attempts have been madewithout the remote key in range behind the vehi-cle, foot movement operation will not be availablefor a short period of time.
Do not keep your foot under the vehicle in a kick-ing motion. This may prevent activation.

Interrupting opening or closing with a foot
movement
–Make one slow forward kicking motion whilethe tailgate is opening or closing to stop itsmovement.
The remote key does not need to be within rangeof the vehicle to interrupt opening or closing.
If the tailgate stops near the closed position, itwill open the next time it is activated.

NOTE
There is a risk of reduced or lost function ifthere are large amounts of snow, ice, dirt, etc.on the rear bumper. Make sure to keep thebumper clean.

NOTE
Please note that the system could be inadver-tently activated in a car wash or similar if theremote key is within range.

Vehicle with skid plate accessory *
If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate, the sen-sor is located towards the left corner of thebumper.
18If the vehicle is equipped with skid plate*, the sensor is located towards the left corner of the bumper.19Applies to vehicles with power tailgate*.

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DRIVER SUPPORT
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WARNING
The Electronic Stability Control systemESC is supplementary driver supportintended to facilitate driving and make itsafer – it cannot handle all situations inall traffic, weather and road conditions.
ESC is not a substitute for the driver'sattention and judgment. The driver isalways responsible for ensuring the vehi-cle is driven in a safe manner, at theappropriate speed, with an appropriatedistance to other vehicles, and in accord-ance with current traffic rules and regula-tions.

Stability control 3
This function helps control the driving and brak-ing force of each individual wheel in an attemptto stabilize the vehicle.

Spin control and active yaw control
This function is active at low speeds and brakesthe wheels that are spinning to transfer additionalpower from wheels that are not spinning.
This function also helps prevent the wheels fromspinning while the vehicle is accelerating.
Engine drag control
Engine drag control (EDC4) helps prevent inad-vertent wheel lock, e.g. after downshifting orusing engine braking when driving at low speedson a slippery surface.
Inadvertent wheel lock while driving could impairthe driver's ability to steer the vehicle.

Trailer Stability Assist * 5
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA6) is designed to helpstabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer if thevehicle and trailer have begun to sway. For moreinformation, see "Trailer Stability Assist".

NOTE
The TSA function is deactivated if ESC SportMode is activated.

Related information
Electronic Stability Control Sport mode(p. 275)
Activating/deactivating Sport mode in Elec-tronic Stability Control (p. 275)
Electronic Stability Control Sport mode limi-tations (p. 275)
Electronic Stability Control symbols and mes-sages (p. 276)
Trailer Stability Assist* (p. 481)

3
Also called traction control.
4Engine Drag Control

5
Trailer Stability Assist is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original towbar.
6Trailer Stability Assist