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Locking and unlocking the car from the inside
The switch on the driver's door armrest can be used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk, and to set the alarm.
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Locking and unlocking (contd)
Opening/locking the trunk lid with the remote control
Do as follows to unlock the trunk lid only:
Press the "Open trunk" button on the remote control twice. If all doors are locked when you close the trunk lid, it
locks automatically.
Unlocking the trunk lid with the master key
The master key should only be used to unlock the trunk lid in emergencies (if the remote control is not working or the
car is without power). Open the trunk lid as follows:
Insert the master key into the upper or lower part of the plug covering the lock.
Twist upward or downward to remove the plug.
Unlock the trunk lid.
NOTE: If the trunk is opened with the master key, the alarm will sound. To turn off the alarm, unlock the driver's door
with the master key.
Opening the trunk from the inside
Opening the trunk from the inside (U.S. models only)
The S60 is equipped with a florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid, which can be used in an emergency
situation to open the trunk from the inside. Pull the handle down to release the trunk lid. After use, the handle must
be pushed back into its original position before the trunk can be closed.
This handle is not intended to be used to anchor the trunk lid when long loads are being transported.
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Engaging reverse gear
Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop.
CAUTION:
Be careful to avoid inadvertently engaging reverse while moving forward.
"Sport shifter" gear selector (option on T5 models)
The shift positions for the "sport shifter" are the same as for the standard manual gear selector.
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Automatic transmission (option)
Automatic transmission AW55- 50 (option)
P Park
Use this position when starting the engine or parking the car.
Never use P while the car is in motion.
The parking brake should be set whenever the car is parked.
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VOLVO S60
Specifications
pg. 143 Specifications
Label information 144
Dimensions, weights145
Capacities147
Lubricants148
Cooling system148
Three way catalytic converter149
Suspension150
Bulbs151
Electrical system152
Engine specifications153
Transmission154
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Label information
1 Vehicle Emission Control Information
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable emission standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the
underside of the hood. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
2 Vacuum hose routing
(underside of hood)
3 Loads and Tire Pressures
(on inside of fuel filler door)
4 Model plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery, etc. The plate is located in the engine
compartment, on the inside of the left front fender.
5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) *
The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The VIN is also stamped on the right hand door
pillar.
6 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS)
standards (Canada)
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the facing
side of the driver's door. For further information regarding these regulations, please consult your Volvo retailer.
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Trailer indicator lamp25
Trailer towing98
Transmission - automatic86
Transmission - Geartronic88
Transmission - manual85
Transmission - sport shifter85
Trip computer35
Trip odometer22
Trunk - opening from the inside72
Trunk - unlocking72
Turn signals - normal turns32
Turn signals - lane change position32
Type designations144
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading111
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Unlocking71
Unlocking the trunk72
Use of Additives79
V
Valet key68
Vanity mirror59
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)144
Vehicle loading108
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)144
Volvo and the environmentiii
Volvo On Call155
W
W - Winter87
, 89
Warning23
Warning symbol in center of dashboard23
Warranties118
Washer fluid reservoir122 , 125
Washing the car114
Waxing115
Weight distribution83
Weights145
Wheels106
WHIPS14
Windshield washer33
Windshield washer fluid reservoir125
Windshield wipers33
Winter tires106
Winter/ Wet driving mode103
Wiper blades127
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