2009 VOLVO S60 trunk release

01 SafetyChild safety
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WARNING
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Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger's seat. We also recommend
that children under 4 feet 7 inches
(140 cm) in height who have outgrown
these devices sit in the rear seat with the
seat belt fastened.
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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.
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On hot days, the temperature in the
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure to these high temperatures for
even a short period of time can cause heat-
related injury or death. Small children are
particularly at risk.
Automatic Locking Retractor/
Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/
ELR)To make child seat installation easier, each
seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip-
ped with a locking mechanism to help keep the
seat belt taut.
When attaching the seat belt to a child seat:1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat
according to the child seat manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Pull the seat belt out as far as possible.
3. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the
buckle (lock) in the usual way.
4. Release the seat belt and pull it taut around
the child seat. A sound from the seat belt
retractor will be audible at this time and
is normal.
The belt will now be locked in place.
This function is automatically disabled when
the seat belt is unlocked and the belt is fully
retracted.
WARNING
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.Volvo's recommendationsWhy does Volvo believe that no child should sit
in the front seat of a vehicle? It's quite simple
really. A front airbag is a very powerful device
designed, by law, to help protect an adult.Because of the size of the airbag and its speed
of inflation, a child should never be placed in
the front seat, even if he or she is properly bel-
ted or strapped into a child safety seat. Volvo
has been an innovator in safety for over sev-
enty-five years, and we'll continue to do our
part. But we need your help. Please remember
to put your children in the back seat, and
buckle them up.
Volvo has some very specific
recommendations:•
Always wear your seat belt.
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Airbags are a SUPPLEMENTAL safety
device which, when used with a three-
point seat belt can help reduce serious
injuries during certain types of accidents.
Volvo recommends that you do not dis-
connect the airbag system in your vehicle.
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Volvo strongly recommends that everyone
in the vehicle be properly restrained.
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Volvo recommends that ALL occupants
(adults and children) shorter than 4 feet
7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back
seat of any vehicle with a front passenger
side airbag.
Drive safely!

04 InteriorRear seat and trunk
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Folding the rear seat backrest
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Backrest release handles in trunkBoth rear seat backrests can be folded down,
together or individually to enable you to trans-
port 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.
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WARNING
Keep vehicle doors and the luggage com-
partment 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. Expo-
sure 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
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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.
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Long loads should always be securely
anchored to help avoid injury in the
event of a sudden stop.
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Always turn the engine off and apply the
parking brake when loading/unloading
the vehicle.
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Place the transmission in the P position
(automatic transmission) to help pre-
vent inadvertent movement of the gear
selector.
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The vehicle features a 60/40 split fold-
down rear seat. This function is per-
formed by handles inside the trunk, and
also provides a means for children and
adults to enter the passenger compart-
ment in the event they become locked
inside the trunk.
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Adults are advised to familiarize them-
selves with the operation and location
of the release handles.
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To fold down the rear seats from inside
the trunk, pull the release control han-
dles located on either side of the trunk.

04 Interior
Rear seat and trunk
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The center backrest cushion folds forward,
allowing you to transport long, light cargo such
as skis in the trunk of your vehicle. To lower the
backrest:
1. Pull the right release control handle in the
trunk to release the backrest, see
page 102.
2. From the rear seat, fold down the right sec-
tion of the backrest slightly.
3. Release the flap by pushing the catch
(located on the rear side of the backrest)
upward and pulling the flap forward.
4. Return the backrest to the upright position.The cover on the rear seat armrest does not
have hinges and should be removed before the
ski hatch is used.
To remove:
1. Open the cover approximately 30°.
2. Pull it straight up.
To put in place:
1. Press the cover into the groove behind the
upholstery.
2. Close the cover.
Grocery bag holder (option)
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Open the trunk lid. Hang or secure your grocery
bags§ using the tensioning straps or holders.
Center head restraints
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Adjust the head restraint verticallyThe center head restraint can be adjusted
according to the passenger's height. The
restraint should be carefully adjusted to sup-
port the occupant's head.
The head restraint can be raised by pulling
straight up or lowered by pressing the catch at
the base of the left head restraint support and
pushing down.

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.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Hood and engine compartment
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Opening the hood1. Pull the lever located under the left side of
the dash to release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control located under
the front edge of the hood (at the center)
and lift.
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WARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when
closed!Engine compartment
Expansion tank - coolantPower steering fluid reservoirWasher fluid reservoirDipstick - engine oilRadiatorCooling fan
Oil filler cap - engineClutch/brake fluid reservoirRelay/fuse boxAir cleanerBattery (in trunk)Data plateWARNING
The cooling fan (6) may start or continue to
operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine
has been switched off.