Volvo S60 - ANNEXE 931 User manual

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Introduction
Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving
in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To help ensure your
satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions,
operating instructions and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge you and
your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And, of course, please do not
operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your
ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the certification
labels attached to the driver's door opening and on the left wheel housing in the engine compartment.
For further information please contact your retailer, or:
In the USA:
Volvo Cars of North America
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Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
800-458-1552
http://www.volvocars.us
In Canada:
Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
800-663-8255
http://www.volvocanada.com
General Information
Shiftlock (automatic transmission)
When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the (P)ark position. To release the selector from this
position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on
the front side of the gear selector and move the selector from (P)ark.
Keylock (automatic transmission)
When you switch off the ignition, the gear selector must be in the (P)ark position before the key can be
removed from the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your car performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible
from the ABS control module. This is normal.
Fuel filler door
The fuel filler door, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your car's central locking system.
Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 32) when the car is at a standstill to unlock
the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move
forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door relocks.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not
closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check
Engine" light) will illuminate.
Important information
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Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil
consumption information on page 82. You should also be familiar with the information in chapters one, two
and four of this manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the
vehicle for the first time.
The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the car for
ready access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicable safety and exhaust
emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements.
Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in
the U.S., Canada and other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently,
depending on special legal requirements. Optional equipment described in this manual may not be available
in all markets.
Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design without
notice and without incurring obligation.
WARNING!
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING!
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect your vehicle's driveability and
safety.
Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of its customers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about
the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing
our environmental impact.
Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider the overall
environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production,
product use, and recycling are all important considerations.
In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including freons, lead chromates,
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naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and cadmium; and reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50%
since 1991.
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda
sond, now called oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces
emissions of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and the search
to eliminate the remaining emissions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free
retrofit kits for the air conditioning system of all models as far back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced
electronic engine controls, refined purification systems and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life
cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the total weight of a car, which makes the car among the most
recycled industrial products. In order to have efficient and well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants
have printed dismantling manuals, indicating the weight and material of individual components.
For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 1.7 oz. (50 grams) are marked with
international symbols that indicate how the component is to be sorted for recycling.
In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion
engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impact on the environment.
To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
●Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly
inflated tires.
●Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service Records Information
booklet.
●Drive at a constant speed.
●See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction
indicator) lamp illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.
●Properly dispose of any vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
●When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically been adapted
to the environment.
PremAir®
On the surface of the radiator in the engine compartment, there is a special coating called PremAir®.
PremAir® works as a catalytic converter, converting most of the ground level ozone passing through
the radiator into oxygen, thereby reducing harmful ground-level ozone.
PremAir is a registered trademark of Engelhard Corporation.
Instruments, switches and controls
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1. Front fog lights 32
2. Headlights/Parking lights/switch for unlocking fuel filler
door 32
3. Rear fog light 32
4. Turn signals/High/low beams 34
5. Cruise control 39
6. Horn iv
7. Instrument panel 24
8. Audio controls in steering wheel 183
9. Windshield wipers 35
10. Parking brake (hand brake) 41
11. Center console switches 29
12. Climate control 49
13. Audio system 177
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14. 12 V socket 41
15. Hazard warning flashers 37
16. Glove compartment 67
17. Panel vents 51
18. Text window 28
19. Temperature gauge 24
20. Odometer/ Trip odometer/Cruise control indicator 24/ 39
21. Speedometer 24
22. Turn signal indicators 24
23. Tachometer 24
24. Ambient temperature/Clock/Selected gear indicator 24
25. Fuel gauge 24
26. Indicator and warning symbols 25
27. - -
28. Panel vents 51
29. Instrument lighting 32
30. Lighting panel 32
31. Reading lights 62
32. Interior lighting 62
33. Moonroof control 46
34. Seat belt reminder iv
35. Rearview mirror 44
36. Lock button, for all doors 75
37. Blocking rear seat power windows 42
38. Controls, power windows 42
39. Controls, sideview mirrors 44
40. Four-C active chassis system (R-models only) 95
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Contents
Contents
Safety
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Interior
Locks and alarm
Starting and driving
Wheels and tires
Car care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Audio
Index
Back Cover
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Occupant safety, Reporting safety
defects 2
Using seat belts 3
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 5
Front airbags 6
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 9
Side airbags (SIPS) airbags 12
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) 13
Inspecting SRS system components 14
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) 15
Child safety 17
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Occupant safety, Reporting safety defects
Volvo Concern for Safety
Safety is the Volvo cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the
production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-absorbing impact
zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required by government
regulation. We will not compromise our commitment to safety. We continue to seek out new safety
features and to refine those already in our cars. You can help. We would appreciate hearing your
suggestions about improving automobile safety. We also want to know if you ever have a safety concern
with your car. Call us in the U.S. at: 800-458-1552 or in Canada at: 800-663-8255.
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Occupant safety
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:
●How well you see.
●Your ability to concentrate.
●How quickly you make decisions under stress to avoid an accident.
The tips listed below are suggestions to help you cope with the ever changing traffic environment.
●Never drink and drive.
●If you are taking any medication, consult your physician about its potential effects on your driving
abilities.
●Take a driver-retraining course.
●Have your eyes checked regularly.
●Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
●Replace wiper blades when they start to leave streaks.
●Take into account the traffic, road, and weather conditions, particularly with regard to stopping
distance.
Reporting Safety Defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Volvo Cars of North America. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you,
your retailer, or Volvo Cars of North America. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 202-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.
S. Department of Transportation, Washington D. C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service campaign, safety or emission
recall or similar action, it should be completed as soon as possible. Please check with your local retailer
or Volvo Cars of North America, LLC if your vehicle is covered under these conditions.
NHTSA can be reached at:
Internet : http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Telephone:
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) (toll free)
1-800-424-9393 (toll free)
1-202-366-0123 (in Washington DC area)
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Using seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt
Volvo, the inventor of the three-point seat belt, urges you and all occupants of your vehicle to wear seat
belts and ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by
age, weight and height.
Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle.
Most states and provinces make it mandatory for occupants of a vehicle to use seat belts.
Seat belt tensioners
The seat belts are equipped with tensioners that reduce slack in the belts. These tensioners are triggered
in situations where the airbags deploy. The front seat belts also include a tension reducing device which,
in the event of a collision, limits the peak forces exerted by the seat belt on the occupant.
Buckling a seat belt
Pull the belt out far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle until a distinct click is heard. The
seat belt retractor is normally "unlocked" and you can move freely, provided that the shoulder belt is not
pulled out too far.
The retractor will lock up as follows:
●if the belt is pulled out rapidly
●during braking and acceleration
●if the vehicle is leaning excessively
●when driving in turns
When wearing the seat belt remember:
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●The belt should not be twisted or turned.
●The lap section of the belt must be positioned low on the hips (not pressing against the abdomen).
●Make sure that the shoulder belt is rolled up into its retractor and that the shoulder and lap belts are
taut.
Sample label found on all seat belts with tensioners
Unbuckling the seat belt
To remove the seat belt, press the red section on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the vehicle,
check that the seat belt retracts fully after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the belt back into the
retractor slot.
Seat belt reminder
The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light above the rearview mirror, and a
symbol in the instrument panel that alert the driver and front seat passenger if their seat belts are not
fastened.
Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a mild detergent for cleaning.
Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach the seat belt and pull rapidly on the strap.
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WARNING!
- Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant.
- Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of
position. Such use could cause injury in the event of an accident.
- Seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching and should be replaced
after any collision, even if they appear to be undamaged.
- Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by an authorized Volvo service technician only.
- Any device used to induce slack into the shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will
have a detrimental effect on the amount of protection available to you in the event of a collision.
- The seat back should not be tilted too far back. The shoulder belt must be taut in order to function
properly.
- Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We
also recommend that children who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt
properly fastened.
Seat belt use during pregnancy
Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be worn during pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the correct
way. The diagonal section should wrap over the shoulder then be routed between the breasts and to the
side of the belly. The lap section should lay flat over the thighs and as low as possible under the belly. It
must never be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack from the belt and insure that it fits close to the
body without any twists.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers should adjust their seats and steering wheel such that they
can easily maintain control of the vehicle as they drive (which means they must be able to easily operate
the foot pedals and steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as
large a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel.
Child seats
Please refer to page 20 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts.
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
SRS warning light
Supplemental Restraint System As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped
with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt tensioners, front airbags,
side impact airbags, the occupant weight sensor, and inflatable curtains. All of these systems are
monitored by the SRS control module. An SRS warning light in the instrument panel (see the illustration
above) illuminates when the ignition key is turned to position I, II, or III, and will normally go out after
approximately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in the system.
Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates. If this
warning symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol illuminates and a text
message will be displayed.
WARNING!
- If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are
driving, have the vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
- Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could
cause malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by an
authorized Volvo service technician.
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WARNING!
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the
floor of the vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start
the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause
airbag deployment which could result in personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the shiftlock system to
move the gear selector to the neutral position:
- Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery - Wait at least one minute.
- Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
- Press firmly on the brake pedal.
- Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position.
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Front airbags
The front airbag system
The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection
intended, seat belts must be worn at all times.
The front airbag system includes gas generators (1) surrounded by the airbags (2) and a deceleration
sensor (3) that activates the gas generators, causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen gas.
As the movement of the seats' occupants compresses the airbags, some of the gas is expelled at a
controlled rate to provide better cushioning. Both seat belt tensioners also deploy, minimizing seat belt
slack. The entire process, including inflation and deflation of the airbags, takes approximately one fifth
of a second.
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The location of the front airbags is indicated by "SRS AIRBAG" embossed on the steering wheel pad
and above the glove compartment, and by decals on both sun visors and on the front and far right side of
the dash.
●The driver's side front airbag is folded and located in the steering wheel hub.
●The passenger's side front airbag is folded behind a panel located above the glove compartment.
Passenger's side airbag - above glove compartment
WARNING!
- The airbags in the vehicle are designed to be a SUPPLEMENT to-not a replacement for-the three-
point seat belts. For maximum protection, wear seat belts at all times. Be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may occur in an accident.
- Never drive a vehicle with a steering wheel-mounted airbag with your hands on the steering wheel
pad/airbag housing.
- The front airbags are designed to help prevent serious injury. Deployment occurs very quickly and
with considerable force. During normal deployment and depending on variables such as seating
position, one may experience abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other injuries as a result from
deployment of one or both of the airbags.
- When installing any accessory equipment, make sure that the front airbag system is not damaged.
Any interference in the system could cause malfunction.
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Front airbag deployment
●The front airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular collisions, impacts, or
decelerations, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also
deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid deceleration occurs.
●The SRS sensors, which trigger the front airbags, are designed to react to both the impact of the
collision and the inertial forces generated by it, and to determine if the intensity of the collision is
sufficient for the seat belt tensioners and/or airbags to be deployed.
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However, not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags.
●If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low
speed, the front airbags will not necessarily deploy.
●Front airbags do not normally deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a
rollover situation.
●The amount of damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed
or not.
NOTE:
●Deployment of front airbags occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where deployment
occurs, the airbags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is
released. The release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and
does not indicate fire.
●Volvo's dual-threshold, dual-stage front airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front
seat buckles. The point at which the airbag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being
used, as well as the severity of the collision.
●Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags deploys. If the impact is less severe, but severe
enough to present a clear injury risk, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at 70% of their total capacity. If
the impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at full capacity.
Should you have questions about any component in the SRS system, please contact a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician or Volvo Customer Support:
In the USA:
Volvo Cars of North America
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
800-458-1552
http://www.volvocars.us
In Canada:
Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
800-663-8255
http://www.volvocanada.com
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WARNING!
- Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We
also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these
devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened.
- Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your
vehicle. Other safety systems can also be damaged.
- The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye irritation in the
event of prolonged exposure.
See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information on page 9.
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WARNING!
- Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recommends that ALL
occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any
vehicle with a passenger-side front airbag. See page 20 for guidelines.
- Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the
instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position.
- The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat back with the seat
belt properly fastened.
- Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
WARNING!
- No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed on, attached to, or
installed near the air bag hatch (the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag
deployment (see the illustration on page 6).
- There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat, or dashboard area.
- Never try to open the airbag cover on the steering wheel or the passenger's side dashboard. This
should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants.
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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than four feet seven inches (140
cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag, and be properly
restrained for their size and weight. See also the child safety recommendations on page 20.
The passenger's side front airbag is automatically enabled/disabled by the Occupant Weight Sensor
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(OWS), a system that monitors the weight of the person or object in the front passenger's seat. The
system consists of a silicone-filled bag located under the padding in the front passenger's seat cushion, a
control module located under this seat, and a seat belt tension sensor, located on the outboard side of the
seat.
The OWS system continuously monitors the pressure on the front passenger's seat cushion and the
tension applied to the seat belt. Based on this data, OWS assesses the weight of the occupant or object in
the front passenger's seat. This information is transmitted to the SRS system control module, which
enables or disables the passenger's side front airbag accordingly, as indicated in the table to the right.
If the system is functioning normally, the status of the front passenger's side airbag (enabled/disabled)
will be shown by the OWS indicator light as explained in the table to the right. The OWS indicator light
is separate and in addition to the SRS warning light in the instrument panel.
NOTE: When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 seconds while
the system performs a self-diagnostic test and then go out. However, if a fault is detected in the system:
●The OWS indicator light will stay on
●The SRS warning light (see page 5) will come on and stay on
●The message PASS. AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT will be displayed in the information display.
(contd. on following page)
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