2008 VOLVO S60 jump start

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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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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VOLVO S60
120 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
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122 06 Starting and driving
General information
Engine oil
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1The opening in the cover may vary.
Precautions when the vehicle is in tow
The steering wheel must be unlocked. Turn the ignition key to position I or II.
The gear selector must be in position N.
Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not exceed the maximum allowable towing speed.
Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km).
While the vehicle is being towed, try to keep the tow rope taut at all times.
The vehicle should only be towed in forward direction.
142 06 Starting and driving
Towing
CAUTION
Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this type of towing, as vehicles being towed are
subject to regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length and type of towing device, lighting, etc.
If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not attempt to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it as this will damage the
three-way catalytic converter(s). The engine must be jump started using an auxiliary battery (see page 143
).
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must not be used to secure the vehicle on the
flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
WARNING
Remember that the power brakes and power steering will not function when engine is not running. The braking
and steering systems will function but the brake pedal pressure required is 3 - 4 times above normal and greater
steering effort must be exerted.
The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling another vehicle out of a ditch or for any similar purpose involving
severe strain.
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/All Wheel Drive
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Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment.
If wheel lift equipment must be used, please use extreme caution to help avoid damage to the vehicle. In this case, the
vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on the ground if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground, please refer to the towing
information on the previous page.
CAUTION
Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air conditioning lines.
It is equally important not to use sling -type equipment at the rear or apply lifting equipment inside the rear
wheels; serious damage to the rear axle may result.
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets must not be used to secure the vehicle on the
flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
WARNING
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck.
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Jump starting
Jump starting
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Follow these instructions to jump start your vehicle's dead battery or to jump start another vehicle's dead battery using
your vehicle. Although your vehicle's battery is located under the floor of the trunk, jumper cables should be
connected in the engine compartment, to the points shown in the illustrations.
If the 12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in another vehicle, check that the vehicles are not touching to prevent
premature completion of a circuit. Be sure to follow jump starting instructions provided for the other vehicle.
To jump start your vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. First connect the auxiliary battery positive (+) terminal (1) to the positive (+) terminal in your vehicle's engine
compartment (2), located under a small black plastic cover attached to the fuse box cover, marked with a "+" sign.
Remove the cover on the main fuse box if necessary to access this terminal. Then connect the auxiliary battery's
negative (-) terminal (3) to the ground point in your vehicle's engine compartment (4).
3. Start the engine in the assisting vehicle, then start the engine in the vehicle with dead battery.
4. After the engine has started, first remove the negative (-) terminal jumper cable. Then remove the positive (+)
terminal jumper cable.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
Do not connect the jumper cable to any part of the fuel system or to any moving parts. Avoid touching hot
manifolds.
Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
Do not smoke near the battery.
Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If
contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately with water. Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are affected.
Failure to follow the instructions for jump starting can lead to personal injury.
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Towing a trailer
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo trailer hitches that are specially designed for the vehicle.
Maximum trailer weight recommended by Volvo is:
Trailers without brakes: 1650 lbs (750 kg)
Trailers with brakes:
2" (50 mm) ball - 3300 lbs* (1500 kg), 1 7/8" (47 mm) ball - 2000 lbs (900 kg). Observe the legal requirements of the
state/province in which the vehicles are
All Volvo models are equipped with energy-absorbing shock-mounted bumpers. Trailer hitch installation should not
interfere with the proper operation of this bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any particular problems, but take into consideration:
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