2009 VOLVO S60 change wheel

02 Instruments and controlsLeft-side steering wheel lever
0262
Lever positions
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Turn signals, lane change positionTurn signals, position for normal turnsHigh beam flashToggle between high and low beams,
Home Safe lighting
Turn signalsWhen changing lanesThe driver can automatically flash the turn sig-
nals 3 times by moving the turn signal lever up
or down to position 1 and releasing it.
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can be
interrupted by immediately moving the lever
in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than
normal, check for a burned-out turn signal
bulb.When turningMove the lever as far up or down as possible
(to position 2) to start the turn signals. The turn
signals will be cancelled automatically by the
movement of the steering wheel, or the lever
can be returned to its initial position by hand.
High/low beam headlightsContinuous high beams1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. With the light switch (1) in position, (see
page 59) pull the turn signal lever toward
the steering wheel (position 4) to toggle
between high and low beams (this also
applies on models equipped with the
optional Active Bi-Xenon headlights).High beam flash1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position 3.
> The high beams will remain on until the
lever is released.Home safe lightingWhen you leave your vehicle at night, you can
make use of the home safe lighting function to
illuminate the area in front of the vehicle.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as
possible towards the steering wheel (to
position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.

02 Instruments and controls
Left-side steering wheel lever
0263
> The headlights and parking lights will
illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or
90 seconds.
The time interval can be changed by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
1Factory setting

06 Starting and drivingLoad carriers (accessory)
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Load carrierLoad carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. Observe the following points when in use:•
To avoid damaging your vehicle and to
achieve maximum safety when driving, we
recommend using the load carriers that
Volvo has developed especially for your
vehicle.
•
Volvo-approved removable roof racks are
designed to carry the maximum allowable
roof load for this vehicle: 220 lbs (100 kg).
For Non-Volvo roof racks, check the man-
ufacturer's weight limits for the rack.
•
Never exceed the rack manufacturer's
weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-
mum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).
•
Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
•
Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
•
Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate tie-down equipment.
•
Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured.
•
Remember that the vehicle's center of
gravity and handling change when you
carry a load on the roof.
•
The vehicle's wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.
•
Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast
cornering and hard braking.
Attaching load carriers
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The attachment brackets for the load carriers
are located under the roof molding.
1. Make sure that the load carriers are placed
in the right direction. See the mark on the
decal under the cover.
2. Press the guide lugs into the holes (1).
3. Carefully lower the opposite side of the
load carrier to the roof.
4. Loosen the tightening wheel slightly. Slide
the hook on the load carrier attachment
into the attachment bracket under the roof
molding.

06 Starting and drivingCold weather precautions
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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.
•
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 decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, par-
ticularly the synthetic type
1, is recom-
mended. 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 wip-ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore 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 con-
taining antifreeze (see page 192 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:
•
Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.NOTE
Avoid the use of de-icing sprays as they can
cause damage to the locks.
1Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance service intervals.

07 Wheels and tiresTire inflation
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Tire inflation placards on U.S. modelsCheck tire inflation pressure regularly.
Tables listing the recommended inflation pres-
sure for your vehicle can be found on pages
158 and 159. A tire inflation pressure placard
is also 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). This plac-
ard indicates the designation of the factory-
mounted tires on your vehicle, as well as load
limits and inflation pressure.
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Tire inflation placard on Canadian models
NOTE
The placards shown indicate inflation pres-
sure for the tires installed on the vehicle at
the factory only.•
Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation
pressure, including the spare, at least once
a month and before long trips. You are
strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pres-
sure gauge, as automatic service station
gauges may be inaccurate.
•
Use the recommended cold inflation pres-
sure for optimum tire performance and
wear.
•
Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause
uneven treadwear patterns.WARNING
Under-inflation is the most common cause
of tire failure and may result in severe tire
cracking, tread separation, or "blowout,"
with unexpected loss of vehicle control and
increased risk of injury.
Under-inflated tires reduce the load carrying
capacity of your vehicle.When weather temperature changes occur, tire
inflation pressures also change. A 10-degree
temperature drop causes a corresponding
drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check
your tire pressures frequently and adjust them
to the proper pressure, which can be found on
the vehicle's tire information placard or certifi-
cation label.Checking tire pressureA certain amount of air seepage from the tires
occurs naturally and tire pressure fluctuates
with seasonal changes in temperature. Always
check tire pressure regularly.Cold tiresInflation pressure should be checked when the
tires are cold.

07 Wheels and tiresTire rotation
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The arrows shows the direction of rotation of the
tireSummer and winter tires•
When switching between summer and
winter tires, mark the tires to indicate
where they were mounted on the car, e.g.,
LF = left front, RR = right rear
•
Tires with tread designed to roll in only one
direction are marked with an arrow on the
sidewall.
•
Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car's
braking properties and ability to force
aside rain, snow and slush.
•
The tires with the most tread should always
be at the rear (to reduce the risk of skid-
ding).
•
Contact a Volvo workshop if you are
unsure about the tread depth.
Tire rotationYour vehicle has no recommended tire rota-
tion. The following information is intended to
help you understand why.Tread setAs a tire ages and the rubber cures, front and
rear tires set at different angles. Therefore, if
tires are rotated, the tread will eventually set at
an angle that is a compromise. Even if ride,
handling, and road noise may still seem
acceptable, they may not be optimal. Further,
tires that are rotated, but not on a regular basis,
may actually cause more tire noise, faster tire
wear, and unpleasant changes in steering feel
and vehicle handling.
A tire that can fully adapt to its position will
provide better steering feel, lower tire noise,
and better fuel economy.Braking stability performanceYour vehicle is driven mainly by the front tires,
which will wear faster. This can be beneficial.
Having more tread on the rear tires will help
reduce oversteer. Oversteer is when a vehicle
wants to keep turning because of momentum
and dynamic forces on its suspension.Suspension wear diagnosticsEvery suspension needs periodic inspection
and maintenance. A tire's wear pattern can bean aid in detecting a suspension problem. Each
tire, if left in place, tells a story about the sus-
pension. Tire rotation, on the other hand, could
make suspension wear harder to detect. Early
detection is very important, because suspen-
sion problems can make tire wear worse.
If you do rotate your tires…Please follow the tire manufacturer's recom-
mendations, as outlined in the tire manufactur-
ers tire warranty pamphlet.
Your Volvo retailer can also provide guidance
based on your particular driving circumstan-
ces.

07 Wheels and tires
Changing wheels
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Insert flat end of lug wrench and turn/pull straight
outThe 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 below).To change a wheel:1. Engage the parking brake.
2.
Put the gear selector in P (automatic trans-
mission) or reverse (manual transmission).
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Loosen the wheel bolts3. Remove the wheel cap (where applicable)
using the lug wrench in the tool bag.
4. 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 vehi-
cle's transmission.
•
Correct tightening torque on wheel
bolts must be observed. The wheel
bolts should never be greased or lubri-
cated. 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 lock-
ing 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.

07 Wheels and tiresChanging wheels
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Attaching the jack1. Position the jack correctly on the bar in the
attachment (see illustration) 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.
2. Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be
changed is lifted off the ground.
3. Unscrew the wheel bolts completely and
carefully remove the wheel so as not to
damage the threads on the studs.
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Jack on certain models
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 imbal-
ance, 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 wheel1. Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel
and hub.
2. Lift the wheel and place it on the hub.3. Install the wheel bolts and tighten hand-
tight. Using the lug wrench, tighten cross-
wise until all bolts are snug.
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground and alter-
nately tighten the bolts crosswise to 102 ft.
lbs. (140 Nm).
5. Install the wheel cap (where applicable).