2009 VOLVO S60 Owner´s Manual

05 Locks and alarm
Locking and unlocking
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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/locking the trunk lid with the
remote controlDo as follows to unlock the trunk lid only:
1. Press the "Open trunk" button on the
remote control twice.
2. Relock the trunk using the remote's "Lock"
button.
NOTE
If all doors are locked when you close the
trunk lid, it locks automatically.
Opening the trunk from the inside (U.S.
models only)
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Opening the trunk from the insideThe 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.
WARNING
•
Keep vehicle doors and trunk locked
and keep keys out of a child's reach.
Unsupervised children could lock them-
selves 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 par-
ticularly at risk.

05 Locks and alarmChild safety locks
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Manual child safety locks - rear doors
AB
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Control for child safety lock - left rear doorThe controls are located on the rear door
jambs. Use the ignition key or a screwdriver to
adjust these controls.
A. The door cannot be opened from the
inside. Normal operation from the outside.
B. The door lock functions normally.
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Control for child safety lock - right rear door
WARNING
Remember, in the event of an accident, the
rear seat passengers cannot open the doors
from the inside with the buttons in position
A.The alarm is automatically armed whenever
you lock your vehicle.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors
a number of points on the vehicle. The follow-
ing conditions will set off the alarm:•
The hood is forced open.
•
The trunk is forced open.
•
A door is forced open.
•
The ignition switch is tampered with.
•
If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the vehicle is equipped with
the optional movement sensor).
•
The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle
is equipped with the optional inclination
sensor).
•
The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).
•
The siren is disconnected when the alarm
is disarmed.
Arming the alarmPress the LOCK button on the remote control,
lock the vehicle using the key in the driver's
door or press the central lock button on the
driver's door with the door open. One long
flash of the turn signals will confirm that the
alarm is armed.

05 Locks and alarm
Child safety locks
05
115 Disarming the alarm
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote con-
trol or unlock the doors with the key.Turning off (stopping) the alarmIf the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by
pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote
control or by unlocking the driver's door with
the key.

05 Locks and alarmAlarm
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Visual alarm signalThe visual alarm signal is given by flashing all
turn signals and turning on the interior lighting
for approximately 5 minutes.Audible alarm signalAn audible alarm signal is given by a battery
powered siren. One alarm cycle lasts for
25 seconds."Panic" buttonIn an emergency situation, this feature can be
used to attract attention.
Activate the "panic" button by pressing the red
button on the remote control (see the illustra-
tion on page 109) for at least 3 seconds or by
pressing this button twice within 3 seconds.
The turn signals will flash, and the vehicle's
horn will sound.
The function can be turned off by pressing any
of the buttons on the remote control or will stop
automatically after 25 seconds. When a button
is pressed, there is a 5 second delay before the
panic alarm is deactivated.
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the vehicle.
Temporarily turning off the inclination
and movement alarm sensor(s) -
accessory
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This button will only be found in vehicles equip-
ped with the accessory inclination and/or
movement sensors. The position of this button
may vary, depending on the specifications of
your vehicle.
FCC ID: MAYDA5823
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
Canadian IC: 4405A-DA5823
Movement sensor DA5823 by Dynex
Operation is subject to the following condi-
tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.In certain situations it may be desirable to turn
off the accessory inclination and movement
alarm sensors if, for example, you drive your
vehicle onto a ferry where the rocking of the
boat could trigger the alarm or if a pet is left in
the vehicle with the doors locked.
To temporarily turn off the inclination and
movement alarm sensors from the alarm
system:
From the time the ignition key is turned from
the Drive position (position II) until you lock the
vehicle, you can press the button in the center

05 Locks and alarm
Alarm
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console. The LED in the switch will light up and
a message will be displayed in the text window
to indicate that the sensors are disconnected.
The vehicle can then be locked in the usual way
to set the alarm.
NOTE
•
This function will not turn off the vehi-
cle's standard alarm.
•
The optional sensors are automatically
reconnected to the alarm system the
next time the vehicle is unlocked and
then locked again.
LED alarm status signalsThe status of the alarm system is indicated by
the red LED at the top of the dash:•
LED off - the alarm is not armed
•
LED flashes once per second - the alarm is
armed
•
LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is
switched on - the alarm has been triggered
•
Fault in the alarm system: If a fault has
been detected in the alarm system, a mes-
sage will be displayed in the text window.
Contact a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
Automatic re-lock/re-arm systemIf the vehicle is unlocked with the remote, the
vehicle will re-lock and the alarm will re-arm
after 2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has
been opened.

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General information............................................................................... 120
Fuel requirements................................................................................. 121
Refueling............................................................................................... 122
Starting the vehicle............................................................................... 124
Economical driving................................................................................ 127
Handling and road holding.................................................................... 128
Manual transmission............................................................................. 129
Automatic transmission (option)........................................................... 130
All Wheel Drive (option)......................................................................... 134
Brake system........................................................................................ 135
Stability system..................................................................................... 138
Towing................................................................................................... 140
Jump starting........................................................................................ 142
Towing a trailer...................................................................................... 143
Detachable trailer hitch......................................................................... 145
Load carriers (accessory)...................................................................... 146
Cold weather precautions..................................................................... 148
Before a long distance trip.................................................................... 149
Front/rear park assist (option/accessory)............................................. 150

06
STARTING AND DRIVING

06 Starting and drivingGeneral information
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Engine oilAlthough some oil consumption occurs during
normal engine operation, more oil is consumed
when the engine is new as the internal parts
generate higher friction while wearingin to each
other. From the time the engine is new until the
first service is performed, the oil consumption
could be higher than normal. For this reason, it
is especially important to check the oil every
time you refuel your vehicle during this period.
See page 191 for more information.Fuel requirementsDeposit control gasoline (detergent
additives)Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas-
oline to control engine deposits. Detergent
gasoline is effective in keeping injectors and
intake valves clean. Consistent use of deposit
control gasolines will help ensure good driva-
bility and fuel economy. If you are not sure
whether the gasoline contains deposit control
additives, check with the service station oper-
ator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of
external fuel injector cleaning systems.
Unleaded fuelEach Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter
and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and
Canadian regulations require that pumps deliv-
ering unleaded gasoline be labelled "UNLEA-
DED". Only these pumps have nozzles which
fit your vehicle's filler inlet. It is unlawful to dis-
pense leaded fuel into a vehicle labelled
"unleaded gasoline only". Leaded gasoline
damages the three-way catalytic converter and
the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated
use of leaded gasoline will lessen the effec-
tiveness of the emission control system and
could result in loss of emission warranty cov-
erage. State and local vehicle inspection pro-
grams will make detection of misfueling easier,
possibly resulting in emission test failure for
misfueled vehicles.
NOTE
Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain
an octane enhancing additive called methyl-
cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). If such fuels are used, your Emission
Control System performance may be affec-
ted, and the Check Engine Light (malfunc-
tion indicator lamp) located on your instru-
ment panel may light. If this occurs, please
return your vehicle to an authorized Volvo
retailer for service.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers
"Oxygenated fuels"Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
"oxygenates" which are usually alcohols or
ethers. In some areas, state or local laws
require that the service pump be marked indi-
cating use of alcohols or ethers. However,
there are areas in which the pumps are
unmarked. If you are not sure whether there is
alcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy, check
with the service station operator. To meet sea-
sonal air quality standards, some areas require
the use of "oxygenated" fuel.
Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygen-
ated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed
on this page must still be met.
Alcohol – Ethanol: Fuels containing up to 10%
ethanol by volume may be used. Ethanol may
also be referred to as Ethyl alcohol, or "Gaso-
hol".
Ethers – MTBE: Fuels containing up to 15%
MTBE may be used.