2009 VOLVO S60 spare tire

Contents
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06 Starting and drivingGeneral 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
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07 Wheels and tiresGeneral information................................154
Tire inflation............................................. 156
Tire inflation pressure table - U.S. mod-
els............................................................ 158
Tire inflation pressure table - Canadian
models.................................................... 159
Tire designations..................................... 160
Glossary of tire terminology ................... 162
Vehicle loading........................................ 163
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................. 165
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires. . 166
Temporary spare..................................... 167
Tire rotation............................................. 168
Changing wheels....................................169
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
U.S. models............................................ 172
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08 Car careWashing and cleaning the vehicle.......... 176
Paint touch up......................................... 180

04 Interior
Spare wheel, tools and jack
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*Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Spare wheel* Securing bracket Tool bag* with towing eyelet Jack*
The spare wheel, jack and tool bag are located
under the floor of the trunk. To access the
spare tire:
1. Pull up the floor mats.
2. Remove the jack and tool bag.
3. Unscrew the spare wheel and lift it out.
WARNING
Make sure that the spare tire, jack and tool
bag are properly secured with the securing
bracket to help keep these components in
place in the event of a sudden stop.If the vehicle is equipped with a grocery bag
holder:
1. Turn the two clips, which are located at the
rear corner of the mat, 90°.
2. Pull the front of the floor mat back towards
the trunk lid opening.
3. Lift the mat slightly and turn 90° to lift it out.
4. Lift the mat out of the trunk.
5. Unscrew the spare tire and lift it out.
6. Return and secure everything in reverse
order.
See page 170 for more information on using
the jack.

06 Starting and drivingAll Wheel Drive (option)
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All Wheel Drive (AWD) - general
informationYour 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 condi-
tions, 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 dimensionsVolvo 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 plac-
ards, 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 mod-
els.
Temporary SpareThe 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 (80 km/h) or for distances greater than
50 miles (80 km).
Never install snow chains on a temporary
spare.

06 Starting and drivingTowing
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Emergency towing
ABC
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Front towing eyeletThe towing eyelet is located in the tool bag,
under the floor of the trunk, with the spare tire.
This eyelet must be screwed into the positions
provided on the right sides of either the front or
rear bumper (B, see illustrations).
WARNING
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the
vehicle up onto a flat bed tow truck.
To attach the towing eyelet:A. Use a coin to pry open the lower edge of
the cover (A)
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B. Screw the towing eyelet (C) in place, first
by hand and then using the tire iron until it
is securely in place.
After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet
should be removed and returned to the tool
bag. Press the cover back into position.A
B
C
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Rear towing eyelet
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 for-
ward direction.
1The opening in the cover may vary.

06 Starting and driving
Before a long distance trip
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It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer or service technician 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 level
1.
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Check condition of drive belts.
•
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 a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian 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.
1To 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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General information............................................................................... 154
Tire inflation........................................................................................... 156
Tire inflation pressure table - U.S. models............................................ 158
Tire inflation pressure table - Canadian models................................... 159
Tire designations................................................................................... 160
Glossary of tire terminology ................................................................. 162
Vehicle loading...................................................................................... 163
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................................................................ 165
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires................................................ 166
Temporary spare................................................................................... 167
Tire rotation........................................................................................... 168
Changing wheels................................................................................... 169
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - U.S. models...................... 172

07 Wheels and tires
General information
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155 Tread wear indicator
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Tread wear indicatorThe tires have wear indicator strips running
across or parallel to the tread. The letters TWI
are printed on the side of the tire. When
approximately 1/16 " (1.6 mm) is left on the
tread, these strips become visible and indicate
that the tire should be replaced. Tires with less
than 1/16 " (1.6 mm) tread offer very poor trac-
tion.
When replacing worn tires, it is recommended
that the tire be identical in type (radial) and size
as the one being replaced. Using a tire of the
same make (manufacturer) will prevent altera-
tion of the driving characteristics of the vehicle.
New tires
Remember that tires are per-
ishable goods. As of 2000, the
manufacturing week and year
will be indicated with 4 digits
(e.g. 1502 means that the tire
illustrated was manufactured
during week 15 of 2002).
Tire ageTires degrade over time, even when they are
not being used. It is recommended that tires
generally be replaced after 6 years of normal
service. Heat caused by hot climates, frequent
high loading conditions or Ultra Violet (U.V)
exposure can accelerate the aging process.
You should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the aging of
the spare.
A tire's age can be determined by the DOT
stamp on the sidewall (see the illustration
above).
A tire with e.g., visible cracks or discoloration
should be replaced immediately.Improving tire economy:•
Maintain correct tire pressure. See the tire
pressure tables on pages 158 and 159.
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Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard
braking and tire screeching.
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Tire wear increases with speed.
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Correct front wheel alignment is very
important.
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Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy
and driving comfort.
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Tires must maintain the same direction of
rotation throughout their lifetime.
When replacing tires, the tires with the most
tread should be mounted on the rear wheels to
reduce the chance of oversteer during hard
braking.
Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the tires
and/or wheels permanently.

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.