2009 VOLVO XC60 Owner´s Manual

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Octane rating
Minimum octane
Typical pump octane label
Volvo engines are designed to run on unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87
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or above.
Please be aware that the engine specifications
for horsepower and torque listed on page
283 are based on the use of premium fuel.
Demanding drivingIn demanding driving conditions, such as oper-
ating the vehicle in hot weather, towing a trailer,
or driving for extended periods at higher alti-
tudes than normal, it may be advisable to
switch to higher octane fuel (91 or higher) or to
change gasoline brands to fully utilize your engine\fs capacity, and for the smoothest pos-
sible operation.
NOTE When switching to higher octane fuel or
changing gasoline brands, it may be neces-
sary to fill the tank more than once before a
difference in engine operation is noticeable.
Fuel FormulationsDo not use gasoline that contains lead as a
knock inhibitor, and do not use lead additives.
Besides damaging the exhaust emission con-
trol systems on your vehicle, lead has been
strongly linked to certain forms of cancer.
Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent.
Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to
certain forms of cancer. If you live in an area
where you must fill your own gas tank, take
precautions. These may include:
\b
standing upwind away from the filler nozzle
while refueling
\b refueling only at gas stations with vapor
recovery systems that fully seal the mouth
of the filler neck during refueling
\b wearing neoprene gloves while handling a
fuel filler nozzle.
Use of AdditivesWith the exception of gas line antifreeze during
winter months, do not add solvents, thicken-
ers, or other store-bought additives to your
vehicle\fs fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems.
Overuse may damage your engine, and some
of these additives contain organically volatile
chemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourself
to these chemicals.
WARNING Never carry a cell phone that is
switched
on while refueling your vehicle. If the phone
rings, this may cause a spark that could
ignite gasoline fumes, resulting in fire and
injury.
WARNING Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless,
and odorless gas. It is present in all exhaust
gases. If you ever smell exhaust fumes
inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger
compartment is ventilated, and immediately
return the vehicle to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for correction.
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AKI (ANTI KNOCK INDEX) is an average of the Research Octane Number (R\
ON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON), MON+RON/2.
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Opening/closing the fuel filler door The fuel filler door is located on the right rear
fender (indicated by an arrow beside the fuel
tank symbol on the information display
)
With the ignition switched off, press the button
on the lighting panel to unlock the fuel filler
door. Please note that the fuel filler door will
remain unlocked until the vehicle begins to
move forward. An audible click will be heard
when the fuel filler door relocks.
\b If you intend to leave your vehicle while it
is being refueled, this feature enables you
to lock the doors/tailgate while leaving the
fuel filler door unlocked.
\b You can also keep the vehicle locked if you
remain inside it during refueling. The cen-
tral locking button does not lock the fuel
filler door. \b
Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed
and is completely closed after refueling.
\b Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot
weather.
Close the fuel filler door by pressing it. A click
indicates that it is closed.
CAUTION \b
Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling.
In addition to causing damage to the
environment, gasolines containing
alcohol can cause damage to painted
surfaces, which may not be covered
under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Manually opening the fuel filler door If necessary, the fuel filler door can be opened
manually:
1.
Open the side hatch in the cargo compart-
ment (on the same side as the fuel filler
door).
2. Grasp the green cord with a handle.
3. Pull the cord straight rearward until the fuel
filler door clicks open.
Opening/closing the fuel cap Fuel vapor expands in hot weather. Open the
filler cap slowly.
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turn-
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CAUTION\b
Do not refuel with the engine running 2
.
Turn the ignition off or to position I. If the
ignition is on, an incorrect reading could
occur in the fuel gauge.
\b Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Do not
press the handle on the filler nozzle
more than one extra time. Too much
fuel in the tank in hot weather conditions
can cause the fuel to overflow. Overfill-
ing could also cause damage to the
emission control systems. Emission controls
Three-way catalytic converter
\b
Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain
engine malfunctions, particularly involving
the electrical, fuel or distributor ignition
systems, may cause unusually high three-
way catalytic converter temperatures. Do
not continue to operate your vehicle if you
detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of
power or other unusual operating condi-
tions, such as engine overheating or back-
firing. A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the
three-way catalytic converter.
\b Do not park your vehicle over combustible
materials, such as grass or leaves, which
can come into contact with the hot exhaust
system and cause such materials to ignite
under certain wind and weather condi-
tions.
\b Excessive starter cranking (in excess of
one minute), or an intermittently firing or
flooded engine can cause three-way cata-
lytic converter or exhaust system over-
heating.
\b Remember that tampering or unauthorized
modifications to the engine, the Engine
Control Module, or the vehicle may be ille-
gal and can cause three-way catalytic con-
verter or exhaust system overheating. This
includes: altering fuel injection settings or
components, altering emission system
components or location or removing com-
ponents, and/or repeated use of leaded
fuel.
NOTE Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with
three-way catalytic converters.
Heated oxygen sensorsThe heated oxygen sensors monitor the oxy-
gen content of the exhaust gases. Readings
are fed into a control module that continuously
monitors engine functions and controls fuel
injection. The ratio of fuel to air into the engine
is continuously adjusted for efficient combus-
tion to help reduce harmful emissions.
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If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running\
when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indi\
cator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle\fs
performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fu\
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is
determined by factors such as the number of
passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight
of any accessories that may be installed, etc.
To increase loading space, the rear seat backr-
ests can be folded down, see page 83.
When loading the cargo area, keep the follow-
ing in mind:
\b
Load objects in the cargo area against the
backrest whenever possible.
\b Unstable loads can be secured to the load
anchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-
ings to help keep them from shifting.
\b Stop the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading or unloading long
objects. The gear selector can be knocked
out of position by long loads, which could
set the vehicle in motion.
WARNING \b
Stop the engine, put the gear selector in
P, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
\b The vehicle\fs driving characteristics
may change depending on the weight
and distribution of the load.
\b A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces a
force of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in a
headon collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
\b The cargo area and rear seat should not
be loaded to a level higher than 2 in.
(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear
side windows. Objects placed higher
than this level could impede the func-
tion of the Volvo Inflatable Curtain. Load anchoring eyelets
The load anchoring eyelets on both sides of the
vehicle are used to fasten straps, etc., to help
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WARNING\b
Cover sharp edges on long loads to help
prevent injury to occupants. Secure the
load to help prevent shifting during sud-
den stops.
\b Always secure large and heavy objects
with a seat belt or cargo retaining
straps.
\b Always secure the load to help prevent
it from moving in the event of sudden
stops.
\b Switch off the engine, apply the parking
brake and put the gear selector in P
when loading and unloading the vehicle. Grocery bag holder*
Grocery bag holder under the floor of the cargo
area
The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags
in place.
1. Open the hatch in the floor of the cargo
area.
2. Secure the shopping bags with the strap. Roof loads
Using load carriersLoad carriers are available as Volvo accesso-
ries. Observe the following points when in use:
\b
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.
\b 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\fs weight limits for the rack.
\b Never exceed the rack manufacturer\fs
weigh limits and never exceed the maxi-
mum rated roof load of 220 lbs (100 kg).
\b Avoid single-point loads. Distribute loads
evenly.
\b Place heavier cargo at the bottom of the
load.
\b Secure the cargo correctly with appropri-
ate tie-down equipment.
\b Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured.
\b Remember that the vehicle\fs center of
gravity and handling change when you
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The vehicle\fs wind resistance and fuel con-
sumption will increase with the size of the
load.
\b Drive smoothly. Avoid rapid starts, fast
cornering and hard braking.

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Steel cargo grid*
Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid
that helps prevent objects in the cargo area
from moving forward into the passenger com-
partment.
Folding the grid up/downGrasp the lowering edge of the grid and pull it
rearward/upward, or push it downward/for-
ward.
NOTE
If the steel grid is to be used with the
optional cargo area cover, the grid must be
folded down before the cargo area cover is
put in place.
Installing the steel cargo gridIn order to install the steel grid, the rear seat
backrests must be completely folded down,
see page 83 for instructions.
NOTE \b
The steel cargo grid is easiest to install
by two people, and should be folded
down.
\b When installing the grid, the handle
should be on the front side of the grid
(see illustrations – ).
\b The rear seat backrests must be folded
down when installing the steel cargo
grid, see page 83. Put the handle in the installation position,
see the illustration. Press lightly on the
handle in order to turn it to this position,
see the arrow.
Press in the piston toward the grid and
press it into the attachment bracket near
the ceiling.
Turn the handle 90° . Press lightly as
shown in illustration if necessary.
Attach the grid by moving the handle
90°. Do the same on the opposite side of the
vehicle.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Cargo area cover*
Use
\b
Pull the cover over the cargo and hook it
into the holes in the rear cargo area pillars.
\b To retract (roll up) the cover, release it from
the holes and guide it toward the rear seat
backrest.
Installing the cover Press the end piece on one side of the
cargo area cover into the retaining bracket
in the side panel of the cargo area.
Do the same on the opposite side.
Press both sides of the cover until they
click into place.
> Check that both ends of the cover are
securely locked in place.
Removing the cover1. Press one of the end pieces of the cover inward.
2. Pull the cover carefully upward and out- ward. The other end will release automati-
cally from its retaining bracket.
Folding down the cargo area cover\fs rear
flap
The cargo area cover\fs rear flap points hori-
zontally when the cover is retracted (rolled up).
To fold it down:
–Pull the flap slightly rearward past its sup-
ports and fold it down.
NOTE On models equipped with this cover, it
should be removed before a child seat is
attached to the child restraint anchors. See
page 43 for more information. Cargo net*
Cargo net mounted in rear position
Your vehicle can be equipped with a cargo net
made of strong nylon fabric that helps prevent
objects in the cargo area from moving forward
into the passenger compartment.
The net can be attached in two different places:
\b
Rear position: behind the rear seat back-
rest
\b Front position: behind the front seat backr-
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