2009 VOLVO XC60 tow

Contents* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 3
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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

01 Safety
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)01
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General information
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
As an enhancement to the three-point seat
belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo\fs SRS
consists of seat belt pretensioners, front air-
bags, side impact airbags, a front passenger
occupant weight sensor, and inflatable cur-
tains. All of these systems are monitored by the
SRS control module. An SRS warning light in
the instrument panel (see the illustration) illu-
minates when the ignition is in modes
I, II, or
III, and will normally go out after approximately
6 seconds if no faults are detected in the sys-
tem.
Where applicable, a text message will also be
displayed when the SRS warning light illumi-
nates. If this warning symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol illumi-
nates and a text message will be displayed.
See page 74 for more information about indi-
cator and warning symbols.
WARNING
\b
If the SRS warning light stays on after
the engine has started or if it illuminates
while you are driving, have the vehicle
inspected by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
\b Never try to repair any component or
part of the SRS yourself. Any interfer-
ence in the system could cause mal-
function and serious injury. All work on
these systems should be performed by
a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
WARNING If your vehicle has been subjected to flood
conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing
water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your
vehicle has become flood-damaged in any
way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or
insert the remote control into the ignition
slot before disconnecting the battery (see
below). This may cause airbag deployment
which could result in personal injury. Have
the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission:
Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use
the following procedure to override the
shiftlock system to move the gear selector
to the neutral position:
1. Switch off the ignition for at least
10 minutes and disconnect the battery
2. Wait at least one minute.
3. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot and press the Start button (without
depressing brake pedal) to go to ignition
mode II. See page 79 for more infor-
mation.
4. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
5. Move the gear selector from Park ( P) to
the Neutral (N) position. See page 110
for information on manually overriding
the shiftlock system. G022831

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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.

01 SafetyCrash mode 01
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Driving after a collisionIf the vehicle has been involved in a collision,
the text SAFETY MODE SEE MANUAL may
appear in the information display. This indi-
cates that the vehicle\fs functionality has been
reduced.
NOTE This text can only be shown if the display is
undamaged and the vehicle\fs electrical sys-
tem is intact.
Safety mode is a feature that is triggered if one
or more of the safety systems (e.g. front or side
airbags, an inflatable curtain, or one or more of
the seat belt pretensioners) has deployed. The
collision may have damaged an important function in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines,
sensors for one of the safety systems, the
brake system, etc.
WARNING \b
Never attempt to repair the vehicle
yourself or to reset the electrical system
after the vehicle has displayed SAFETY
MODE SEE MANUAL. This could
result in injury or improper system func-
tion.
\b Restoring the vehicle to normal operat-
ing status should only be done by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
\b After SAFETY MODE SEE MANUAL
has been displayed, if you detect the
odor of fuel vapor, or see any signs of
fuel leakage, do not attempt to start the
vehicle. Leave the vehicle immediately.
Attempting to start the vehicleIf damage to the vehicle is minor and there is
no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the
vehicle. To do so:
1. Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion slot. 2.
Reinsert the remote in the ignition slot. The
vehicle will then attempt to reset Safety
mode to normal status.
3. Try to start the vehicle.
Moving the vehicleIf the electrical system is able to reset system
status to normal (SAFETY MODE SEE
MANUAL will no longer be shown in the dis-
play), the vehicle may be moved carefully from
its present position, if for example, it is blocking
traffic. It should, however, not be moved farther
than is absolutely necessary.
WARNING Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable
after Safety mode has been set, it should
not be driven or towed (pulled by another
vehicle). There may be concealed damage
that could make it difficult or impossible to
control. The vehicle should be transported
on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician for inspection/
repairs. G022831

01 Safety
Integrated booster cushion01
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 45
Integrated two-stage booster
cushion*
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Volvo\fs optional integrated booster cushions
are located in the outboard seating positions.
These booster cushions have been specially
designed to help safeguard children in the rear
seat. They should be stowed (folded down into
the seat cushion) when not in use. When using
an integrated booster cushion, the child must
be secured with the vehicle\fs three-point seat
belt.
Use these booster cushions only with
children whose weight is between:
\b Stage 1: 48 – 80 lbs (22 – 36 kg)
\b Stage 2: 33 – 55 lbs 15 – 25 kg
and whose height is between:
\b Stage 1: 45 – 55 in. (115 – 140 cm)
\b Stage 2: 37 – 47 in. (95 – 120 cm)
In Canada, Transport Canada\fs
weight recommendation is 40 – 80 lbs
(18 – 36 kg).
The booster cushions are designed to raise the
child higher, so that the shoulder strap crosses
over the child\fs collarbone, not over the child\fs
neck. If using a booster cushion does not result in proper positioning of the shoulder strap,
then the child should be placed in a properly
secured child restraint (see page 35). The
shoulder belt must never be placed behind the
child\fs back or under the arm.
Correct seating position: child's head is below the
head restraint and the shoulder belt is across the
collarbone Incorrect seating position: the child's head is
above the head restraint and the shoulder belt is
not across the collarbone
Before driving, check that:
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The integrated two-stage booster cushion
is set in the correct position for according
to the child\fs height and weight (see the
table below) and is locked in position. Stage 1 Stage 2
Weight 48 – 80 lbs
22 – 36 kg 33 – 55 lbs
15 – 25 kg
Height 45 – 55 in.
115 – 140 cm 37 – 47 in.
95 – 120 cm
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Canada only: This cushion may be referred to as a built-in booster cushi\
on. G017875 G017719

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That the seat belt is properly positioned
and is taut.
\b The shoulder section of the seat belt is
across the child\fs collarbone, not over the
neck.
\b The lap section of the seat belt is across
the child\fs hips and not the abdomen.
Using an integrated booster cushion
Stage 1 Pull the handle (1) forward and upward (2)
to release the booster cushion.
Press the booster cushion rearward to lock
it in position.
Stage 2 With the booster cushion in the stage 1
position, press the button (see the arrow in
illustration 1).
Lift the front edge of the booster cushion
and press it rearward toward the backrest
to lock it in position. G017696 G017697 G017783 G017784

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Integrated booster cushion01
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Stowing the two-stage integrated
booster cushionThe booster cushion can be folded down com-
pletely (stowed) from either the stage 1 or stage
2 positions.NOTE The booster cushion cannot be moved from
the stage 2 (upper) position to the stage 1
(lower) position. It must first be folded down
completely to the stowed position, and then
adjusted to stage 1.
Pull the handle forward to release the
booster cushion.
Press down on the center of the booster
cushion to return it to the stowed position.
NOTE
The booster cushion must be in the stowed
position before the rear seat backrests are
folded down.
CAUTION
Be sure there are no loose objects under the
booster cushion before it is stowed.
WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can
occur
Follow all instructions on the
booster cushion and in the vehi-
cle\fs owner\fs manual.
MAKE SURE THE BOOSTER
CUSHION IS SECURELY
LOCKED BEFORE THE CHILD IS
SEATED.
\b
Use this booster cushion only with chil-
dren whose height and weight are
within the permitted limits shown in the
table on page 46.
\b In the event of a collision while the inte-
grated booster cushion was occupied,
the entire booster cushion and seat belt
must be replaced. The booster cushion
should also be replaced if it is badly
worn or damaged in any way. This work
should be performed by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician only. G01769
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02 Locks and alarmAlarm 02
66 The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the
vehicle is locked with the remote key or
optional Personal Car Communicator.
USA FCC ID: NWD5481
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors
a number of points on the vehicle. The follow-
ing conditions will trigger the alarm:
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The hood is forced open.
\b The tailgate is forced open.
\b A door is forced open.
\b The ignition slot is tampered with.
\b An attempt is made to start the vehicle with
a non-approved key (a key not coded to
the car\fs ignition).
\b If there is movement in the passenger com-
partment (if the vehicle is equipped with
the accessory movement sensor).
\b The vehicle is lifted or towed (if the vehicle
is equipped with the accessory inclination
sensor). \b
The battery is disconnected (while the
alarm is armed).
\b The siren is disconnected when the alarm
is disarmed.
A message will appear in the information dis-
play if a fault should occur in the alarm system.
Contact an authorized Volvo service techni-
cian.
NOTE Do not attempt to repair any of the compo-
nents in the alarm system yourself. This
could affect the insurance policy on the
vehicle.
The alarm indicator light The status of the alarm system is indicated by
the indicator light on the dashboard (see illus-
tration):
\b
Indicator light off – the alarm is not armed
\b The indicator light flashes at one-second
intervals – the alarm is armed
\b The indicator light flashes rapidly before
the remote key is inserted in the ignition
slot – the alarm has been triggered.
Arming the alarm
– Press the Lock button on the remote keys.
Alarm confirmation settings can be changed
under Car settings Lock settings
Keyless entry
. See page 122 for a description
of the menu system.
Disarming the alarm
– Press the Unlock button on the remote key. G031385