
Sport mode (R-models only)
R-models are equipped with a  (S)port button that can be  used to engage/disengage the Sport shifting mode. An
indicator light in the button will go on when Sport mode is engaged.
With Sport mode engaged, the transmission will shift up at higher rpm in first and  second gears, and  will also shift
down at higher rpm for more immediate engine response during acceleration and  deceleration.
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All Wheel Drive (option)
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - general information
Your Volvo can be  equipped with permanent All Wheel Drive, which  means that power is distributed automatically
between the front  and  rear wheels. Under normal driving conditions, most  engine's power is directed to the front
wheels. However, if there is any  tendency for the front  wheels to spin, an  electronically  controlled coupling distributes
power to the wheels that have the best traction.
Tire dimensions
Volvo recommends that you always drive on tires of the same brand, size, construction  (radial),  tread pattern, load-,
speed-, traction- , temperature-, and  treadwear  rating. Never  drive on mixed tires, except for brief periods  when the
temporary spare tire is in use. Always use properly inflated tires of correct dimensions. Tire size and  inflation
pressures are shown on the tire inflation pressure placards, located on the driver's side B-pillar (the structural member
at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door opening), or on the inside of the fuel filler  door on Canadian
models.
Temporary Spare
The temporary spare tire is for temporary, low-speed, short-distance use only. Replace it with a  full-sized tire as soon
as possible. Do not drive on the temporary spare at speeds above 50 mph (80km/h) or for distances greater than 50
miles (80 km).
Never  install  snow chains on a  temporary spare.
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Four-C active chassis system
Four-C active chassis
The FOUR-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) active chassis system, consisting of Comfort and  Sport
modes, is available as an  option.
NOTE: The S60 R has a  standard FOUR-C system consisting of Comfort, Sport, and  Advanced sport modes. The
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 Engine and  transmission are subject to increased loads. Therefore,  engine coolant  temperature should be  closely
watched when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use a  lower gear and  turn off the air conditioner if the
temperature gauge needle enters the red range.
 If the automatic  transmission begins to overheat,  a  message will be  displayed in the text window.
 Avoid overload and  other abusive operation.
 Hauling a  trailer affects handling, durability, and  economy.
 It is necessary  to balance trailer brakes with the towing vehicle brakes to provide a  safe stop (check and  observe
state/ local  regulations).
 Do not connect the trailer's brake system directly to the vehicle's brake system.
 More frequent vehicle maintenance is required.
 Remove the ball and  drawbar assembly when the hitch is not being used.
 Volvo recommends the use of synthetic engine oil when towing a  trailer over long distances or in mountainous
areas.
WARNING!
 Bumper-attached trailer hitches must  not be  used on Volvos, nor should safety chains be  attached to the bumper.
 Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle rear axle must  not be  used.
 Never  connect a  trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle brake system, nor a  trailer's lighting
system directly to the vehicle lighting system. Consult your nearest authorized Volvo retailer for correct installation.
 When towing a  trailer, the trailer's safety wire must  be  correctly fastened to the hole or hook provided in the
trailer hitch on the vehicle. The safety wire should never be  fastened to or wound around the drawbar ball.
NOTE:
When parking the vehicle with a  trailer on a  hill, apply the parking brake before putting the gear selector in ( P)ark
(first/ reverse  gear on manual  transmissions).
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Towing a trailer
Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for wheel chocking.
 When starting on a  hill, put the gear selector in ( D)rive before releasing the parking brake.
 If you use the manual  (Geartronic)  shift positions while towing a  trailer, make sure the gear you select does not put
too much strain on the engine (using too high a  gear).
 The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may be  rated for trailers heavier  than the vehicle is designed to tow. Please
adhere to Volvo's  recommended trailer weights.
Leveling
If your vehicle is equipped with automatic  leveling, the rear suspension always retains the correct ride height
regardless of the load. When the vehicle is stationary,  the rear suspension lowers, which  is normal.
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If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, the following advice is worth noting:
 Make sure that the engine coolant  contains 50 percent  antifreeze.  Any other mixture will reduce freeze  protection.
This gives protection against freezing down to -31°F (-35°C). See  section "Coolant". The use of "recycled"
antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different  types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
 Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze  in your vehicle's radiator. Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty
of Volvo engine coolant  to protect your vehicle during cold weather.
 Try  to keep the fuel tank  well filled - this  prevents the formation  of condensation in the tank. In addition, in
extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add  fuel line de -icer before refueling.
 The viscosity of the engine oil  is important. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-weather starting as
well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine is warming up. For winter use, 5W -30 oil, particularly the
synthetic type
1, is recommended. Be sure to use good quality oil but do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving or in
warm weather. See  section "Engine oil" for more information.
 The load placed on the battery  is greater during the winter since the windshield wipers, lighting, etc. are used more
often. Moreover,  the capacity of the battery decreases as the temperature drops. In very cold weather, a  poorly charged
battery can freeze  and  be  damaged. It is therefore advisable to check the state of charge more frequently and  spray an
antirust oil on the battery posts.
 Volvo recommends the use of snow tires  on all four wheels for winter driving - see section "Wheels and  tires."
 To prevent the washer fluid  reservoir from  freezing, add  washer solvents containing antifreeze  (see page 176 for
the location of the washer fluid reservoir).  This is important since dirt is often splashed  on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of the washers and  wipers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be  diluted as
follows:
- Down  to 14° F (-10° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  4 parts  water
- Down  to 5° F (-15° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  3 parts  water
- Down  to 0° F (-18° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  2 parts  water
- Down  to -18° F (-28° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  1 part water
 Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE:  Avoid the use of de -icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks.
W - Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle  traction (automatic transmission)
 Mode W  will only function if the gear selector is in the ( D)rive position.
 Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this  driving mode.
 An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that W  is engaged and  this  will also be  displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 44
).
 This mode may be  selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads.
1. Synthetic  oil is not used when  the oil is changed  at the normal maintenance service intervals.
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Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked at a  Volvo retailer before driving long distances. Your retailer
will also be  able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and  wiper blades for your use in the event that problems
occur.
As a  minimum, the following items should be  checked before any  long trip:
 Check that engine runs smoothly and  that fuel consumption is normal.
 Check for fuel, oil, and  fluid leakage.
 Check transmission oil level1.
 Check condition of drive belts.
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 Check state of the battery's charge.
 Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and  replace  those that are worn. Check tire pressures.
 The brakes, front  wheel alignment, and  steering gear should be  checked by your Volvo retailer only.
 Check all lights, including high beams.
 Reflective warning triangles  are legal  requirement in some countries.
 Have a  word with your Volvo retailer if you intend to drive in countries where  it may be  difficult to obtain the
correct fuel.
 Consider your destination. If you will be  driving through an  area where  snow or ice are likely to occur, consider
snow tires.
1. To prevent injury  from  contact with  hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid
level  inspected  by a qualified  Volvo service technician.
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Front/rear park assist (option/accessory)
A. Front (accessory as available) B. Rear (option)
Front/rear park assist
The park assist system(s) are designed to assist you when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc. They utilize
ultrasound sensors  located in the bumpers  to measure the distance to a  vehicle or other object,  or a  person who may be
close to the front  or rear of the vehicle.
When is park assist active?
Front:  the system is active from  the time the engine is started until the vehicle exceeds a  speed of approximately 10
mph (15 km/h). It is also active when the vehicle is backing up. Front park assist reactivates automatically  when the
vehicle's speed goes under 10 mph (15 km/h).
Rear:  the system is active when the engine is running and  reverse  gear is selected.
NOTE:
"PARK ASSIST ACTIVE"  will be  displayed.
 If the vehicle is equipped with front  and  rear park assist, both systems will either be  activated or deactivated
together. They cannot be  used separately.
 The indicator light in the button (see the illustration on page 51) will light up to indicate that park assist system(s)
are activated.
When park assist is actively working:
 The audio system's volume will be  reduced.
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Temporary spare
The spare tire in your vehicle is called a  "Temporary Spare".
Recommended tire pressure (see the placard  on the B-pillar or on the fuel filler  door) should be  maintained  irrespective
of which  position on the vehicle the temporary spare tire is used on.
In the event of damage to this  tire, a  new one  can be  purchased from  your Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire other than as a  temporary replacement  for a
punctured tire. It must  be  replaced  as soon as possible by a  standard tire. Road holding and  handling may be  affected
with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not drive farther than 50 miles (80 km) on
a  temporary spare tire.
CAUTION!
The vehicle must  not be  driven with wheels of different  dimensions or with a  spare tire other than the one  that came
with the vehicle. The use of different  size wheels can seriously damage your vehicle's transmission.
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Changing wheels
Changing wheels
The spare wheel is located under the carpet  on the trunk floor.  The jack and  crank are secured in the wheel recess.
There are two jack attachment points  on each side of the vehicle (see illustration on next page).
To change a wheel:
- Engage the parking brake.
- Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic transmission) or reverse  (manual transmission).
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- Remove the wheel cap (where applicable)  using the lug wrench  in the tool bag.
- With the vehicle still  on the ground, use the lug wrench  to loosen the wheel bolts  1/2 - 1 turn by exerting downward
pressure. Turn  the bolts  counterclockwise to loosen.CAUTION!
- The vehicle must  not be  driven with wheels of different  dimensions or with a  spare tire other than the one  that
came with the vehicle. The use of different  size wheels can seriously damage your vehicle's transmission.
- Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts  must  be  observed. The wheel bolts  should never be  greased or lubricated.
The extended, chromed wheel bolts  must  not be  used with steel rims, as they make it impossible to fit the hub caps.
- Locking wheel bolts  can be  used on both aluminum and  steel wheels. If hub caps are used on steel wheels, the
locking wheel bolt should be  mounted in the hole as far from  the tire's inflation valve as possible. It would otherwise
not be  possible to mount the hub cap on the wheel.
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Changing wheels
- Position the jack correctly on the bar in the attachment (see illustration above) and  crank while simultaneously
guiding the base of the jack to the ground. The base of the jack must  be  flat on a  level,  firm, non-slippery surface.
Before raising the vehicle, check that the jack is still  correctly positioned in the attachment.
- Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be  changed is lifted off the ground.
- Unscrew the wheel bolts  completely  and  carefully remove the wheel so as not to damage the threads on the studs.
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NOTE: To avoid excessive wear  and  the necessity of rebalancing, mark and  reinstall wheels in the same location and
position as before removal. To lessen  the chance of imbalance, each wheel hub is equipped with a  guide stud to ensure
that a  removed wheel can be  reinstalled in its  original position (as when changing over to winter tires/wheels).
Installing the wheel
- Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and  hub.
- Lift the wheel and  place it on the hub.
- Install the wheel bolts  and  tighten hand -tight. Using the lug wrench,  tighten crosswise until all bolts  are snug.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground and  alternately tighten the bolts  crosswise to 102 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).
- Install the wheel cap (where applicable).
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Changing wheels
WARNING!
 The jack must  correctly engage the bar in the jack attachment. The vehicle's weight must  not rest  on the jack
attachment. See  illustration " Attaching the jack".
 Be sure the jack is on a  firm, level,  non-slippery surface.
 Never  allow any  part of your body to be  extended under a  vehicle supported  by a  jack.
 Use the jack intended  for the vehicle when replacing a  wheel. For any  other job, use stands to support the side of
the vehicle being worked on.
 Apply the parking brake and  put the gear selector in the (P)ark position (or reverse  on manual  transmissions).
 Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
 The jack should be  kept well-greased.
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No.Amperage
1. ABS 30
2. ABS 30
3. Headlight  washers (certain models) 35
4. -
5. Auxiliary lights (option) 20
6. Starter motor relay 35
7. Windshield wipers 25
8. Fuel pump 15
9. Transmission control module (R-models) 15
10. Ignition coils, engine control module 20
11. Throttle pedal sensor, A/C compressor, e -box fan 10
12. Engine control module, fuel injectors,  mass airflow sensor 15
13. Throttle housing control module 10
14. Heated oxygen  sensor 20
15. Crankcase ventilation heater,  solenoid valves 10
16. Driver's side low beam headlight 20
17. Passenger's  side low beam headlight 20
18. -
19. Engine control module feed, engine relay 5
20. Parking lights 15
21. -
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Fuses
Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind  the plastic cover
This fuse box is located behind the plastic cover below  the steering wheel. When replacing a  blown fuse, be  sure to
replace  it with a  new one  of the same color and  amperage  (written on the fuse).
No. Amperage
1. Heated passenger's  seat (option) 15
2. Heated driver's seat (option) 15
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