2008 VOLVO S60 automatic transmission

Power moonroof (option)76
Home Link® Universal
Transceiver (option)78
3 Contents
03 Climate
Climate control systems - general
information84
Air distribution
85
Electronic Climate Control, ECC86
04 Interior
Front seats92
Interior lighting97
Storage compartments99
Rear seat and trunk103
Spare wheel, tools and jack106
05 Locks and alarm
Keys110
Remote control112
Locking and unlocking115
Child safety locks117
Alarm118
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06 Starting and driving
General information 122
Fuel requirements124
Refueling125
Starting the vehicle127
Economical driving129
Handling and road holding130
Manual transmission131
Automatic transmission (option)132
All Wheel Drive (option)136
Brake system137
Stability system139
Towing141
Jump starting143
Towing a trailer144
Detachable trailer hitch146
Load carriers (accessory)147
Cold weather precautions149
Before a long distance trip150
Front/rear park assist
(option/accessory)151
07 Wheels and tires
General information
156
Tire inflation158
Tire inflation pressure table -U.S.
models160
Tire inflation pressure table -
Canadian models161
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System(TPMS) - U.S. models162
Tire designations
164
Glossary of tire terminology165
Vehicle loading166
Uniform Tire Quality Grading168
Snow chains, snow tires, studded
tires169
Temporary spare
170
Changing wheels171
Tire rotation174
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle178
Paint touch up181
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09 Maintenance and servicing
Volvo service186
Maintaining your vehicle187
Emission inspection readiness188
Working on your vehicle189
Hood and engine compartment191
Engine oil192
Fluids195
Wiper blades197
Battery198
Replacing bulbs201
Fuses211
10 Audio
Introduction 222
Audio system HU -650 - overview223
Audio system HU -850 - overview224
Radio functions HU -650/HU-850225
RBDS functions HU -650/HU-850231
HU -650 - CD player234
HU -850 - internal CD changer235
External CD changer (option)236
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II -
HU -850 only237
Audio systems - specifications
239
11 Specifications
Label information242
Dimensions and weights244
Capacities246
Engine specifications247
Bulbs248
Electrical system249
Three-way catalytic converter250
Suspension251
Volvo programs252
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12 Index
Index 254
6 Introduction
General information
Shiftlock
When your vehicle 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 vehicle 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
Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to open the fuel filler door.
Fuel filler cap
The fuel filler door, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your vehicle's central locking system. Press the
button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 57
) when the vehicle is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler
door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the vehicle begins to move forward. An audible
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Power moonroof (option)76
Home Link® Universal
Transceiver (option)78
3 Contents
03 Climate
Climate control systems - general
information84
Air distribution
85
Electronic Climate Control, ECC86
04 Interior
Front seats92
Interior lighting97
Storage compartments99
Rear seat and trunk103
Spare wheel, tools and jack106
05 Locks and alarm
Keys110
Remote control112
Locking and unlocking115
Child safety locks117
Alarm118
4 Contents
06 Starting and driving
General information 122
Fuel requirements124
Refueling125
Starting the vehicle127
Economical driving129
Handling and road holding130
Manual transmission131
Automatic transmission (option)132
All Wheel Drive (option)136
Brake system137
Stability system139
Towing141
Jump starting143
Towing a trailer144
Detachable trailer hitch146
Load carriers (accessory)147
Cold weather precautions149
Before a long distance trip150
Front/rear park assist
(option/accessory)151
07 Wheels and tires
General information
156
Tire inflation158
Tire inflation pressure table -U.S.
models160
Tire inflation pressure table -
Canadian models161
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System(TPMS) - U.S. models162
Tire designations
164
Glossary of tire terminology165
Vehicle loading166
Uniform Tire Quality Grading168
Snow chains, snow tires, studded
tires169
Temporary spare
170
Changing wheels171
Tire rotation174
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle178
Paint touch up181
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09 Maintenance and servicing
Volvo service186
Maintaining your vehicle187
Emission inspection readiness188
Working on your vehicle189
Hood and engine compartment191
Engine oil192
Fluids195
Wiper blades197
Battery198
Replacing bulbs201
Fuses211
10 Audio
Introduction 222
Audio system HU -650 - overview223
Audio system HU -850 - overview224
Radio functions HU -650/HU-850225
RBDS functions HU -650/HU-850231
HU -650 - CD player234
HU -850 - internal CD changer235
External CD changer (option)236
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II -
HU -850 only237
Audio systems - specifications
239
11 Specifications
Label information242
Dimensions and weights244
Capacities246
Engine specifications247
Bulbs248
Electrical system249
Three-way catalytic converter250
Suspension251
Volvo programs252
5 -
cont. Contents
12 Index
Index 254
6 Introduction
General information
Shiftlock
When your vehicle 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 vehicle 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
Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to open the fuel filler door.
Fuel filler cap
The fuel filler door, located on the right rear fender, is connected to your vehicle's central locking system. Press the
button on the light switch panel (see illustration on page 57
) when the vehicle is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler
door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the vehicle begins to move forward. An audible
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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.
16 01 Safety
Supplemental Restraint System
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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 pretensioners, 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.
WARNING
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 a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
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
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6. Speedometer
7. Warning symbol
8. High beam indicator
9. Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not drive for long with the needle in the red
section. The engine has an built-in function preventing excessively high engine speeds. When this function operates, you
may discern some pulsation, which in that case is quite normal.
10. Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the optional Geartronic function on the automatic
transmission, the currently selected gear will be displayed.
11. Ambient temperature gauge
This display indicates the air temperature outside your vehicle. A "snowflake" symbol in the text window is displayed
when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36 °F (-5 - +2 °C).
Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your vehicle.
At low speeds or when the vehicle is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual
ambient temperature.
12. Clock/set button
Turn the button to set the clock.
13. Fuel gauge
See page 246
for fuel tank volume. When the warning light in the gauge comes on, there are approximately 1.8 US gal.
(8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank. For more information on fuel level and consumption, see "Trip computer" on page
64.
14. Indicator and warning symbols
49 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument and warning symbols
The indicator and warning symbols1 light up when you turn the ignition key to the driving position (position II) before
starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning. When the engine starts, all symbols go out. If the engine is not
started within 5 seconds, all symbols except CHECK ENGINE and
go out. Certain symbols may not have their
functions illustrated, depending on the vehicle's equipment. The symbol for the parking brake goes out when the parking
brake is released.
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Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. CRUISE will be displayed in the information window in the
instrument panel.
Press the brake pedal.
Press "resume"
to return to the previously set speed.
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads, or when driving on
unpaved or uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
68 02 Instruments and controls
Parking brake
The parking brake lever is located between the front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will light up even if the parking brake has only been partially applied.
When applying the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill.
4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever must be pulled more firmly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear (for manual transmission) or P (for automatic
transmission).
Parking on a hill
If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they point toward the curb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
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Both rear seat backrests can be folded down, together or individually to enable you to transport long objects.
Fold the rear seat backrests as follows:
1. Check first that the head restraint is folded down.
2. Pull the handle in the cargo compartment as shown in the illustration.
3. Fold the backrest down.
WARNING
Keep vehicle doors and the luggage compartment locked and keep keys out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children
could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people to these high
temperatures for even a short period of time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small children are particularly at
risk.
WARNING
When the backrest is returned to the upright position, check that it is properly locked in place. Return the head
restraints to the upright position.
Long loads should always be securely anchored to help avoid injury in the event of a sudden stop.
Always turn the engine off and apply the parking brake when loading/unloading the vehicle.
Place the transmission in the P position (automatic transmission) to help prevent inadvertent movement of the gear
selector.
The vehicle features a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat. This function is performed by handles inside the trunk, and
also provides a means for children and adults to enter the passenger compartment in the event they become locked
inside the trunk.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handles.
To fold down the rear seats from inside the trunk, pull the release control handles located on either side of the
trunk.
104 04 Interior
Rear seat and trunk
Carrying long loads (ski hatch)
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