weight VOLVO XC60 TWIN ENGINE 2019 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING
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The automatic transmission selects the optimalgear for the current load and engine speed.

Steep inclines
Do not lock the automatic transmission into ahigher gear than what the engine can handle ‒ itis not always preferable to drive in high gears atlow rpm.

Parking on a hill
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3.Put the gear selector in P.
4. Release the brake pedal.
Put chocks behind the wheels when the vehicleis parked on a hill with a trailer attached.

Starting on a hill
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2.Put the gear selector in D.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the brake pedal and start driving.

Related information
Trailer Stability Assist* (p. 481)
Checking trailer lights (p. 482)
Towing capacity and tongue weight (p. 668)
Overheating of engine and transmission(p. 475)
Trailer Stability Assist*
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA8) is a functiondesigned to help stabilize a vehicle that is tow-ing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer havebegun to sway. The function is part of the Elec-
tronic Stability Control system ESC9.
Reasons for swaying
A vehicle towing a trailer may begin to sway forvarious reasons. Normally this only occurs at highspeeds. However, if the trailer is overloaded orunevenly distributed, e.g. too far back, there is arisk of swaying even at low speeds.
Swaying may be caused by factors such as:
The vehicle and trailer are hit by a sudden,strong crosswind.
The vehicle and trailer are traveling on anuneven road or over a bump.
Sudden movements of the steering wheel.
Once swaying has begun, it can be difficult orimpossible to stop it. This makes the vehicle andtrailer difficult to control and there is a risk ofswerving into oncoming traffic or driving off theroad.

Trailer Stability Assist function
Trailer Stability Assist continuously monitors thevehicle's movements, particularly lateral move-
ments. If swaying is detected, the brakes areapplied individually on the front wheels, which hasa stabilizing effect on the vehicle and trailer. Thisis often enough to enable the driver to regaincontrol of the vehicle.
If the Trailer Stability Assist function's firstattempt is not adequate to stop the swayingmotion, the brakes are applied on all wheels andengine power is temporarily reduced. As theswaying motion begins to decrease and the vehi-cle and trailer have once again become stable,TSA stops regulating the brakes/engine powerand the driver regains control of the vehicle.
NOTE
Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if thedriver selects the sport mode by deactivatingESC in the center display's menu system.
Trailer Stability Assist may not intervene if thedriver tries to compensate for the swaying motionby moving the steering wheel rapidly, becausethe system will then not be able to determine if itis the trailer or the driver causing the swaying.
8Trailer Stability Assist9Electronic Stability Control

WHEELS AND TIRES
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Tread wear indicator
The tread wear indicator shows the status of thetire's tread.
The tread wear indicator is a narrow elevatedstrip running across the tire's longitudinal treadgrooves. The letters TWI (Tread Wear Indicator)are visible on the side of the tire. When approxi-mately 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) is left on the tread,the tread will be at the same height as the treadwear indicator. Replace the tire as soon as possi-ble. Tires with low tread offer very poor traction inrain or snow.

Related information
Tires (p. 556)
Tire terminology
The following is a glossary of tire-related terms.
The tire suppliers may have additional markings,notes or warnings such as standard load, radialtubeless, etc.
Tire information placard: A placard show-ing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes,recommended inflation pressure, and themaximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A numberon the sidewall of each tire providing infor-mation about the tire brand and manufactur-ing plant, tire size and date of manufacture.
Inflation pressure: A measure of theamount of air in a tire.
Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metrictires designed to carry a maximum load at 35psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increas-ing the inflation pressure beyond this pres-sure will not increase the tires load carryingcapability.
Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metrictires designed to carry a heavier maximumload at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metrictires]. Increasing the inflation pressurebeyond this pressure will not increase thetire's load carrying capability.
kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure.
PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unitof air pressure.
B-pillar: The structural member at the sideof the vehicle behind the front door.
Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire nextto the rim.
Sidewall of the tire: Area between the beadarea and the tread.
Tread area of the tire: Area of the perime-ter of the tire that contacts the road whenmounted on the vehicle.
Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or atire and tube assembly upon which the tirebeads are seated.
Maximum load rating: a figure indicatingthe maximum load in pounds and kilogramsthat can be carried by the tire. This rating isestablished by the tire manufacturer.
Maximum permissible inflation pressure:the greatest amount of air pressure thatshould ever be put in the tire. This limit is setby the tire manufacturer.
Recommended tire inflation pressure:inflation pressure, established by Volvo,which is based on the type of tires that aremounted on a vehicle at the factory. Thisinformation can be found on the tire inflationplacard(s) located on the driver's side B-pillarand in the tire inflation table in this chapter.
Cold tires: The tires are considered to becold when they have the same temperatureas the surrounding (ambient) air. This tem-

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Related information
Recommended tire pressure (p. 565)
Using the tire sealing system (p. 579)
Tire sealing system (p. 578)
Determining the vehicle's permittedweight
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maxi-mum return of vehicle design performance.

Weight designations
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourselfwith the following terms for determining yourvehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer,from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian Motor Vehi-cle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, andthe vehicle's tire information placard:

Curb weight
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank offuel and all standard equipment. It does notinclude passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.

Capacity weight
All weight added to the curb weight, includingcargo and optional equipment. When towing, tow-bar weight is also part of cargo weight.

Permissible axle weight
The maximum allowable weight that can be car-ried by a single axle (front or rear). These num-bers are shown on the Federal/Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label.The total load on each axle must never exceed itsmaximum permissible weight.

Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passengers.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined weightof occupants and cargo should never exceedXXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's plac-ard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driverand passengers that will be riding in yourvehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driverand passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the availableamount of cargo and luggage load capacity.For example, if the "XXX" amount equals1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. pas-sengers in your vehicle, the amount of availa-ble cargo and luggage load capacity is 650lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggageand cargo being loaded on the vehicle. Thatweight may not safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacity calculatedin Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, loadfrom your trailer will be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the available cargo and lug-gage load capacity of your vehicle.

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WARNING
Exceeding the permissible axle weight,gross vehicle weight, or any other weightrating limits can cause tire overheatingresulting in permanent deformation orcatastrophic failure.
Do not use replacement tires with lowerload carrying capacities than the tires thatwere original equipment on the vehiclebecause this will lower the vehicle's GVWrating. Use only tires with the correct loadcarrying capacity. Consult your Volvoretailer for information.

Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 595)

LOADING, STORAGE AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
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Cargo compartment
The vehicle has a flexible cargo compartmentthat makes it possible to carry and secure largeobjects.
The cargo capacity of the vehicle can be consid-erably increased by folding down the rear seatbackrests. To make loading and unloading easier,the rear section of the vehicle can be raised andlowered using the level control function*. Use theload anchoring eyelets or grocery bag holders tohelp secure objects in place, and the retractablecargo compartment cover* to help concealobjects in the cargo compartment.
If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary sparetire, this is secured to the cargo compartmentfloor under the cover. The towing eyelet and tiresealing system are located under the cargo com-partment floor.

Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 595)
Grocery bag holders (p. 597)
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 598)
Installing and removing the cargo compart-ment cover* (p. 598)
Loading recommendations
There are a number of things to consider whencarrying loads in or on the vehicle.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehi-cle's curb weight. The total weight of all passen-gers and any installed accessories reduces thevehicle's load-carrying capacity by the corres-ponding amount.
WARNING
The vehicle's driving characteristics changedepending on the weight and position of theload.

Loading the cargo compartment/trunk
Position objects so they are pressing againstthe rear seat backrests.
Distribute the load evenly.
Heavy objects should be positioned as lowas possible. Avoid placing heavy objects onfolded-down seat backrests.
Cover sharp corners with a soft cloth or simi-lar to help prevent damage to the upholstery.
Use the load anchoring eyelets and tension-ing straps or similar to secure all objects.
WARNING
In a head-on collision at a speed of 50 km/h(30 mph), an unsecured object weighing 20kg (44 pounds) can reach a projectile weightequivalent to 1000 kg (2200 pounds).

WARNING
If objects are loaded higher than the upperedge of the side windows, leave a 10 cm (4in.) space between the objects and the win-dow. Objects placed closer to this couldimpede the function of the inflatable curtainconcealed inside the headlining.

WARNING
Always secure the load. Otherwise, it may shiftduring heavy braking and injure people in thevehicle.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners withsomething soft.
Turn off the engine and apply the parkingbrake when loading/unloading long objects.Otherwise, it is possible for the load to reachthe gear lever or gear selector and move it toa drive position – which could cause the vehi-cle to begin rolling.

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Extra cargo space
The rear seat backrests can be folded down toincrease cargo compartment space and simplifyloading. If the rear seat backrests are foldeddown, make sure that no objects loaded into thevehicle prevent the WHIPS system for the frontseats from functioning correctly.
The ski hatch in the rear seat can be folded downto carry skis or other long, thin objects.

Raising/lowering the rear end of the
vehicle *
The rear end of the vehicle can be lowered orraised for easier loading or to facilitate attachinga trailer*.
The controls for raising/lowering are located atthe rear edge of the cargo compartment's rightside panel.
Controls for raising/lowering the rear end of the vehicle.
The controls consist of two buttons ‒ one buttonfor lowering and one button for raising the rearend. Press and hold the relevant button until thedesired height is reached.
The rear end of the vehicle cannot be raisedhigher than its normal height.
The rear end will return to the normal heightwhen the vehicle begins driving.
NOTE
It is not possible to adjust the height of thevehicle's rear when one or more of the doorsor the hood is open. This does not apply tothe tailgate.

WARNING
Make sure that no people, animals or objectsare found under the vehicle when it is low-ered. This could endanger life and causedamage to the vehicle or objects.

Related information
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 598)
Folding down the rear seat backrests(p. 193)
Rear seat ski hatch (p. 598)
Roof loads and load carriers (p. 596)
Leveling control* and suspension (p. 457)
Weights (p. 667)
Roof loads and load carriers
Volvo-developed load carriers are recommendedfor carrying loads on the roof of the vehicle.
Volvo load carriers are specially designed to helpprevent damage to your vehicle and help ensuremaximum safety while driving. Volvo load carriersare available from authorized Volvo retailers.
Carefully follow the installation instructions provi-ded with the load carriers.
Distribute the load evenly throughout theload carriers. Place heavier cargo at the bot-tom of the load.
Check periodically to ensure that the loadcarriers and load are properly secured.Secure the load firmly using tie straps orsimilar.
If the load is longer than the vehicle, such asa canoe or kayak, attach the towing eyelet inits front outlet and secure the tie straps in it.
The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-sumption increase with the size of the load.
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid acceleration, hardbraking and fast cornering.

WARNING
The vehicle's center of gravity and drivingcharacteristics are altered by roof loads.
Follow the vehicle's specifications regardingweights and maximum permitted load.

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Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 595)
Weights (p. 667)
Grocery bag holders
Grocery bag holders (hooks) help keep shop-ping bags in place and prevent them from fallingover and spilling their contents in the cargocompartment.

On the sides of the cargo compartment
There is a grocery bag holder in the side panelon each side of the cargo compartment.

CAUTION
The grocery bag holders are only intended tohold weights up to 5 kg (11 lbs).

Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 595)
Installing and removing the cargo net*(p. 603)
Installing and removing the cargo compart-ment cover* (p. 598)
Installing and removing the steel cargo grid*(p. 602)

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Load anchoring eyelets
The load anchoring eyelets in the cargo com-partment can be used to secure objects withstraps, a net, etc.

WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects in or pro-truding from the vehicle can cause injury inthe event of hard braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects with aseat belt or cargo retaining straps.

Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 595)
Weights (p. 667)
Rear seat ski hatch
The hatch in the rear seat backrest can beopened to transport long, narrow objects suchas skis.
The illustration is generic - details may vary according tovehicle model.
1. In the cargo compartment, grasp the skihatch handle and pull it down.
2.Fold down the armrest in the rear seat.
If the private locking function is used, the skihatch must be closed.
Related information
Loading recommendations (p. 595)
Private Locking (p. 265)
Load anchoring eyelets (p. 598)
Installing and removing the cargo
compartment cover*
In the fully open position, the cover and the rearflap conceal objects in the cargo compartment.
Installing the cargo compartment cover
Press the end piece on one side of the coverinto the retaining bracket in the side panel ofthe cargo compartment.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Opening and closing the hood
To open the hood, pull the lever in the passen-ger compartment and then turn the handle underthe hood.

Opening the hood
Pull the lever near the pedals to release thehood from its fully closed position.
Swipe your hand from left to right under thehood, grasp the handle and move it up and tothe side to release the catch and lift thehood.

Warning - hood not closed
When the hood is released, a warningsymbol and graphic will be displayed inthe instrument panel and an audiblesignal will sound. If the vehicle beginsto roll, the audible signal will be repeated severaltimes.

NOTE
If the warning symbol is illuminated or anaudible warning signal sounds even thoughthe hood is securely closed, consult a work-shop - an authorized Volvo workshop is rec-ommended.
Closing the hood
1. Press down the hood until it begins to closeunder its own weight.
2. When the hood reaches the catch at thehandle in the front edge of the vehicle, pressdown on the hood to close it completely.

WARNING
Risk of injury! When closing, make sure thatthe hood is completely unobstructed and thatno one can be injured.

WARNING
Make sure the hood locks securely after clos-ing. It must audibly lock on both sides.
Hood not completely closed. The illustration is generic -details may vary according to vehicle model.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensionsmminches
LWidth incl. rearviewmirrors2117 83.3
M Width incl. folded rear-view mirrors1999 78.7
AFor curb weight + 1 person. (Varies slightly depending on tiredimension, chassis alternative, etc.).BIncluding roof antenna, at curb weight.CVehicles with 17/19-inch wheels.DVehicles with 20-inch wheels.EVehicles with 21-inch wheels.FVehicles with 22-inch wheels.

Related information
Weights (p. 667)