2009 VOLVO XC60 steering

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
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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
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05 During your trip
Driving recommendations .......................202
Refueling ................................................. 206
Loading ................................................... 210
Cargo area .............................................. 213
Towing a trailer ....................................... 217
Emergency towing .................................. 220

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

01 Safety
Seat belts01
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WARNING\b
Never repair the belt yourself; have this
work done by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician only.
\b Any device used to induce slack into the
shoulder belt portion of the three-point
belt system will have a detrimental
effect on the amount of protection avail-
able to you in the event of a collision.
\b The seat back should not be tilted too
far back. The shoulder belt must be taut
in order to function properly.
\b Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger\fs seat. We also recommend
that children who have outgrown these
devices sit in the rear seat with the seat
belt properly fastened. Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder light in ceiling console
The seat belt reminder consists of an audible
signal, an indicator light near the rearview mir-
ror and a symbol in the instrument panel that
alert all occupants of the vehicle to fasten their
seat belts. The audible signal and warning light
will be on for a total of 6 seconds from the time
the ignition is switched on,
regardless of
whether or not the seat belts are fastened.
If the front seat belts are unbuckled while the
vehicle is in motion, the audible signal and
warning light will be active for a total of 6 sec-
onds.
Rear seatsThe seat belt reminder in the rear seat has two
additional functions: \b
It provides information about which seat
belts are fastened in the rear seat. A mes-
sage will appear in the information display
when a belt is being used. This message
will disappear after approximately 6 sec-
onds or can be erased by pressing the
READ button on the left steering wheel
lever.
\b It also provides a reminder if one of the
occupants of the rear seat has unbuckled
his/her seat belt while the vehicle is in
motion. A visual and audible signal will be
given. These signals will stop when the
seat belt has been re-buckled or can be
stopped by pressing the
READ button.
The message in the information display can
always be accessed, even if it has been erased,
by pressing the READ button to display stored
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01 SafetySeat belts 01
16 Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be worn during
pregnancy. But it is crucial that it be worn in the
correct way. The diagonal section should wrap
over the shoulder then be routed between the
breasts and to the side of the belly. The lap
section should lay flat over the thighs and as
low as possible under the belly. It must never
be allowed to ride upward. Remove all slack
from the belt and ensure that it fits close to the
body without any twists.
As a pregnancy progresses, pregnant drivers
should adjust their seats and steering wheel
such that they can easily maintain control of the
vehicle as they drive (which means they must
be able to easily operate the foot pedals and
steering wheel). Within this context, they
should strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between their belly and
the steering wheel.
Child seatsPlease refer to page 35 for information on
securing child seats with the seat belts. G020998

01 SafetySupplemental Restraint System (SRS) 01
18 Front airbags
The front airbag systemThe front airbags supplement the three-point
seat belts. For these airbags to provide the
protection intended, seat belts must be worn
at all times.
The front airbag system includes gas genera-
tors surrounded by the airbags, and decelera-
tion sensors that activate the gas generators,
causing the airbags to be inflated with nitrogen
gas.
Location of the passenger's side front airbag
As the movement of the seats\f occupants com-
presses the airbags, some of the gas is expel-
led at a controlled rate to provide better cush-
ioning. Both seat belt pretensioners also
deploy, minimizing seat belt slack. The entire
process, including inflation and deflation of the
airbags, takes approximately one fifth of a sec-
ond.
The location of the front airbags is indicated by
SRS AIRBAG embossed on the steering wheel
pad and above the glove compartment, and by
decals on both sun visors and on the front and
far right side of the dash.
The driver\fs side front airbag is folded and
located in the steering wheel hub.The passenger\fs side front airbag is folded
behind a panel located above the glove com-
partment.
WARNING \b
The airbags in the vehicle are designed
to be a SUPPLEMENT to–not a replace-
ment for–the three-point seat belts. For
maximum protection, wear seat belts at
all times. Be aware that no system can
prevent all possible injuries that may
occur in an accident.
\b Never drive a vehicle with a steering
wheel-mounted airbag with your hands
on the steering wheel pad/airbag hous-
ing.
\b The front airbags are designed to help
prevent serious injury. Deployment
occurs very quickly and with consider-
able force. During normal deployment
and depending on variables such as
seating position, one may experience
abrasions, bruises, swellings, or other
injuries as a result from deployment of
one or both of the airbags.
\b When installing any accessory equip-
ment, make sure that the front airbag
system is not damaged. Any interfer-
ence in the system could cause mal-
function. G018665 G021013

01 Safety
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)01
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Front airbag deployment
\b
The front airbags are designed to deploy
during certain frontal or front-angular col-
lisions, impacts, or decelerations, depend-
ing on the crash severity, angle, speed and
object impacted. The airbags may also
deploy in certain non-frontal collisions
where rapid deceleration occurs.
\b The SRS sensors, which trigger the front
airbags, are designed to react to both the
impact of the collision and the inertial
forces generated by it, and to determine if
the intensity of the collision is sufficient for
the seat belt pretensioners and/or airbags
to be deployed.
However, not all frontal collisions activate the
front airbags.
\b If the collision involves a nonrigid object
(e.g., a snow drift or bush), or a rigid, fixed
object at a low speed, the front airbags will
not necessarily deploy.
\b Front airbags do not normally deploy in a
side impact collision, in a collision from the
rear or in a rollover situation.
\b The amount of damage to the bodywork
does not reliably indicate if the airbags
should have deployed or not.WARNING \b
Do not use child safety seats or child
booster cushions/backrests in the front
passenger\fs seat. We also recommend
that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches
(140 cm) in height who have outgrown
these devices sit in the rear seat with the
seat belt fastened 1
.
\b Never drive with the airbags deployed.
The fact that they hang out can impair
the steering of your vehicle. Other
safety systems can also be damaged.
\b The smoke and dust formed when the
airbags are deployed can cause skin
and eye irritation in the event of pro-
longed exposure. Should you have questions about any compo-
nent in the SRS system, please contact a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician
or Volvo Customer Support:
In the USA
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC
Customer Care Center
P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey
07647-09141-800-458-1552
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
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See also the Occupant Weight Sensor information
on page 22.

01 Safety
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)01
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WARNING\b
Children must never be allowed in the
front passenger\fs seat. Volvo recom-
mends 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 passenger-side front
airbag.
\b Occupants in the front passenger\fs seat
must never sit on the edge of the seat,
sit leaning toward the instrument panel
or otherwise sit out of position.
\b The occupant\fs back must be as upright
as comfort allows and be against the
seat back with the seat belt properly
fastened.
\b Feet must be on the floor, e.g., not on
the dash, seat or out of the window.WARNING \b
No objects or accessory equipment,
e.g. dashboard covers, may be placed
on, attached to, or installed near the air
bag hatch (the area above the glove
compartment) or the area affected by
airbag deployment (see the illustration
on page 18).
\b There should be no loose articles, such
as coffee cups on the floor, seat, or
dashboard area.
\b Never try to open the airbag cover on
the steering wheel or the passenger\fs
side dashboard. This should only be
done by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
\b Failure to follow these instructions can
result in injury to the vehicle occupants.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 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
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