2009 VOLVO XC60 Owner´s Manual

Volvo Car Corporation TP 10641 (USA & Canada), AT 0846 Printed in Sweden, Göteborg 2008, Copyright © 2000-2008 Volvo Car CorporationVOLVO XC60 OWNER'S MANUAL
TP 10641
VOLVO XC60
Owner's Manual

Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust
that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an
automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We
encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment
descriptions and operating instructions in this manual. We also
urge you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in
this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate
a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any
impairment that could hinder your ability to drive.
Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable federal safety and
emission standards. For further information please contact
your retailer, or:
In the USA:
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care
Center
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914
1-800-458-1552
www.volvocars.us
In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocanada.com
2008 © Volvo Car Corporation, All rights reserved.

Contents2
00
00
Introduction
Important information ................................. 6
Important warnings..................................... 8
Environment ................................................ 9
01
01Safety
Occupant safety........................................ 12
Reporting safety defects........................... 13
Seat belts ................................................. 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .... 17
Occupant Weight Sensor ......................... 22
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags ..... 26
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC) ................... 28
Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS..... 29
Rollover Protection System (ROPS) ......... 31
Crash mode.............................................. 32
Child safety............................................... 33
Child restraint systems .............................35
Infant seats............................................... 37
Convertible seats ...................................... 39
Booster cushions ...................................... 41
ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 42
Top tether anchors.................................... 43
Child restraint registration and recalls ......44
Integrated booster cushion .......................45
02
02Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade....................... 50
Keyless drive............................................. 58
Locks ........................................................ 61
Child safety locks ...................................... 65
Alarm......................................................... 66

Contents* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 3
03
03
Your driving environment
Instruments and controls ..........................72
Ignition modes .......................................... 79
Seats......................................................... 81
Steering wheel .......................................... 86
Lighting ..................................................... 87
Wipers and washers................................. 93
Power windows......................................... 96
Mirrors....................................................... 98
Power panorama moonroof*................... 100
HomeLink® Wireless Control System* ...102
Starting the engine .................................. 105
Transmission ........................................... 109
Brakes..................................................... 112
Hill Descent Control (HDC) .....................114
Parking brake .......................................... 116
04
04Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages .............................122
Climate system ....................................... 126
Audio system.......................................... 133
Bluetooth ® hands-free connection......... 147
Trip computer......................................... 153
Compass................................................. 154
Stability system....................................... 155
Active chassis system–Four C ................157
Cruise control.......................................... 158
Collision warning with Auto-brake*......... 160
City Safety™ .......................................... 166
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ..............172
Distance alert ......................................... 179
Driver Alert System*................................ 182
Park assist*............................................. 187
Park Assist Camera (PAC)* .................... 190
Blind Spot Information System*.............. 193
Passenger compartment convenience ...197
05
05 During your trip
Driving recommendations .......................202
Refueling ................................................. 206
Loading ................................................... 210
Cargo area .............................................. 213
Towing a trailer ....................................... 217
Emergency towing .................................. 220

Contents4
06
06
Maintenance and
specifications
Volvo maintenance.................................. 224
Maintaining your car ............................... 225
Hood and engine compartment ..............227
Engine oil ................................................ 228
Fluids....................................................... 230
Replacing bulbs ...................................... 232
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 240
Battery..................................................... 242
Fuses....................................................... 245
Wheels and tires..................................... 253
Vehicle care............................................. 274
Label information .................................... 279
Specifications ......................................... 281
Volvo programs ....................................... 287
07
07Index
Index....................................................... 288

Contents5

IntroductionImportant information 6 About this manual
\b
Before you operate your vehicle for the first
time, please familiarize yourself with the
information in chapter 3.
\b Information contained in the balance of the
manual is extremely useful and should be
read after operating the vehicle for the first
time.
\b The manual is structured so that it can be
used for reference. For this reason, it
should be kept in the vehicle for ready
access.
Options and accessoriesOptional or accessory equipment described in
this manual is indicated by an asterisk.
Optional or accessory equipment may not be
available in all countries or markets. Please
note that some vehicles may be equipped dif-
ferently, depending on special legal require-
ments.
NOTE \b
All information, illustrations and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication.
\b Volvo reserves the right to make model
changes at any time, or to change spec-
ifications or design without notice and
without incurring obligation.
\b Do not export your Volvo to another
country before investigating that coun-
try\fs applicable safety and emission
control requirements. In some cases it
may be difficult or impossible to comply
with these requirements. Modifications
to the emission control system(s) may
render your Volvo not certifiable for
legal operation in the U.S., Canada and
other countries.
WARNING If your vehicle is involved in an accident,
unseen damage may affect its driveability
and safety.
WARNING Certain components of this vehicle such as
air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners,
adaptive steering columns, and button cell
batteries may contain Perchlorate material.
Special handling may apply for service or
vehicle end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Points to keep in mind
\b
The manual is structured so that it can be
used for reference. For this reason, it
should be kept in the vehicle for ready
access.
\b Do not export your Volvo to another coun-
try before investigating that country\fs
applicable safety and exhaust emission
requirements. In some cases it may be dif-
ficult or impossible to comply with these
requirements. Modifications to the emis-
sion control system(s) may render your
Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in
the U.S., Canada and other countries.
\b All information, illustrations and specifica-
tions contained in this manual are based on
the latest product information available at
the time of publication. Please note that
some vehicles may be equipped differ-
ently, depending on special legal require-
ments. Optional equipment described in