2011 VOLVO S60 key battery

03 Your driving environment
Starting the engine
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NOTE
•After a cold start, idle speed may be
noticeably higher than normal for a
short period. This is done to help bring
components in the emission control
system to their normal operating tem-
perature as quickly as possible, which
enables them to control emissions and
help reduce the vehicle's impact on the
environment
3.
•Keylock: Your vehicle is equipped with
a keylock system. When the engine is
switched off, the gear selector must be
in the Park position before the key can
be removed
4 from the ignition slot.
CAUTION
•When starting in cold weather, the auto-
matic transmission may shift up at
slightly higher engine speeds than nor-
mal until the automatic transmission
fluid reaches normal operating tem-
perature.
•Do not race a cold engine immediately
after starting. Oil flow may not reach
some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.
•The engine should be idling when you
move the gear selector. Never acceler-
ate until after you feel the transmission
engage. Accelerating immediately after
selecting a gear will cause harsh
engagement and premature transmis-
sion wear.
•Selecting P or N when idling at a stand-
still for prolonged periods of time will
help prevent overheating of the auto-
matic transmission fluid.
Switching off the engine
With the engine running, press the START/
STOP ENGINE button.
If the gear selector is not in the P position or if
the vehicle is moving, press the button twice or
press and hold it in until the engine switches
off.
Jump starting
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Connecting the jumper cables
Follow these instructions to jump start your
vehicle's dead battery or to jump start another
vehicle's dead battery using your vehicle. If the
12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in another
vehicle, check that the vehicles are not touch-
3If the gear selector is in the D or R positions and the car is not moving, engine speed (rpm) will be lower and it will take longer for the engine to reach normal operating temperature.4Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

03 Your driving environment
Transmission
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While driving
•If you select the manual shifting position
while driving, the gear that was being used
in the Drive position will also initially be
selected in the manual shifting position.
•Move the gear selector forward (toward
"+") to shift to a higher gear or rearward
(toward "–") to shift to a lower gear.
•If you hold the gear selector toward "–", the
transmission will downshift one gear at a
time and will utilize the braking power of
the engine. If the current speed is too high
for using a lower gear, the downshift will
not occur until the speed has decreased
enough to allow the lower gear to be used.
•If you slow to a very low speed, the trans-
mission will automatically shift down.
Shiftlock – Neutral (N)If the gear selector is in the N position and the
vehicle has been stationary for at least 3 sec-
onds (irrespective of whether the engine is run-
ning) then the gear selector is locked.
To be able to move the gear selector from N to
another gear position, the brake pedal must be
depressed and the ignition must be in posi-
tion II, see page 81.
Geartronic–starting on slippery surfacesSelecting 3rd gear in Geartronic’s manual shift-
ing mode can help provide better traction when
starting off on slippery surfaces. To do so:
1. Depress the brake pedal and move the
gear selector to the right from the D posi-
tion to the manual shifting position. The
text in the instrument panel display will
change from
D to 1.
2. Press the gear selector forward and
release it (this selects 2nd gear). Press the
selector forward again and release it to
select 3rd gear.
3. Release the brake pedal and press gently
on the accelerator pedal.
Shiftlock override
If the vehicle cannot be driven, for example
because of a dead battery, the gear selector
must be moved from the P position before the
vehicle can be moved
2.
Lift away the rubber mat on the floor of the
storage compartment behind the center
console to expose the small opening for
overriding the shiftlock system.
Insert the key blade into the opening. Press
the key blade down as far as possible and
keep it held down. Move the gear selector
from the P position. For information on the
key blade, see page 59.
2If the battery is dead, the electric parking brake cannot be applied or released. Connect an auxiliary battery if the battery voltage is too low, see page 109.

05 Infotainment
Introduction
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While the engine is being started, the infotain-
ment system will be temporarily interrupted
and will resume when the engine has started.
NOTE
To help avoid excessive battery drain,
remove the remote key from the ignition slot
if the infotainment system is used while the
engine is switched off.

06 During your trip
Emergency towing
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•Maximum distance with front wheels on
ground: 50 miles (80 km).
•While the vehicle is being towed, try to
keep the tow rope taut at all times.
•The vehicle should only be towed in the
forward direction.
WARNING
The ignition key should always be fully
inserted in the ignition slot when the vehicle
is being towed to help prevent the steering
wheel from locking.
On vehicles with the optional keyless drive,
the remote key must be in the passenger
compartment and the driver's door must be
closed.
NOTE
During towing, ignition mode II should be
used so that the lighting can be switched on.
CAUTION
Vehicles with AWD (All Wheel Drive) with the
front wheels off the ground should not be
towed at speeds above 50 mph (70 km/h) or
for distances longer than 30 miles (50 km).
CAUTION
•Please check with state and local
authorities before attempting this type
of towing, as vehicles being towed are
subject to regulations regarding maxi-
mum towing speed, length and type of
towing device, lighting, etc.
•If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not
attempt to start the vehicle by pushing
or pulling it as this will damage the
three-way catalytic converter(s). The
engine must be jump started using an
auxiliary battery (see page 109).
•If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to pull the vehicle up onto the flat
bed or to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/
All Wheel Drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equip-
ment.
•If wheel lift equipment must be used,
please use extreme caution to help avoid
damage to the vehicle. In this case, the
vehicle should be towed with the rear
wheels on the ground if at all possible.
•If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehi-
cle with the front wheels on the ground,please refer to the towing information on
page 253.
CAUTION
•Sling-type equipment applied at the
front will damage radiator and air con-
ditioning lines.
•It is equally important not to use sling-
type equipment at the rear or apply lift-
ing equipment inside the rear wheels;
serious damage to the rear axle may
result.
•If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Battery
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•Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running, or when the key is in the
ignition. This could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
•The battery should be disconnected from
the vehicle when a battery charger is used
directly on the battery.
•To help keep the battery in good condition,
the vehicle should be driven for at least 15
minutes a week or connected to a charger
with an automatic charging function.
•If the battery is fully discharged a number
of times, this may shorten its service life.
Keeping the battery fully charged helps
prolong its service life.
•The service life of a battery is affected by
factors such as driving conditions and cli-
mate. Extreme cold may also further
decrease the battery’s starting capacity.
•Because the battery’s starting capacity
decreases with time, it may be necessary
to recharge it if the vehicle is not driven for
an extended period of time or if the vehicle
is usually only driven short distances.
•
CAUTION
•Always use distilled or deionized water
(battery water).
•Never fill above the level mark in the cell.
Changing
WARNING
Connect and disconnect the positive and
negative cables in the correct sequence.
RemovalSwitch off the ignition and wait at least
5 minutes before disconnecting the battery so

10 Index
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332
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 188
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 115
Accessory installation warning.................. 14
Active chassis system.............................140
Active yaw control................................... 138
Adaptive brake lights............................... 114
Adaptive cruise control.................... 143, 145
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................29, 30
front...................................................... 25
inflatable curtain................................... 35
side impact........................................... 33
Air conditioning........................................ 134
Air distribution.......................................... 130
Air distribution table................................. 136
Air vents................................................... 131
All Wheel Drive......................................... 113
Anti-freeze.......................................240, 292Anti-lock brake system............................ 114
warning light......................................... 76
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 115
Approach lighting................................56, 94
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 215
BluetoothŸ devices............................. 218
BluetoothŸ hands-free system........... 221
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 218
general functions................................ 199
getting started.................................... 194
HD digital radio................................... 204
introduction......................................... 192
media player....................................... 211
menus................................................. 233
overview.............................................. 192
radio functions.................................... 202
Sirius satellite radio............................206
sound settings.................................... 200
steering wheel keypad........................ 197
voice control....................................... 229
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 101
Automatic locking retractor....................... 40
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 111, 112
general description.....................111, 112oil........................................................ 326
shiftlock override................................ 112
Axle weight.............................................. 267
B
Battery
changing............................................. 303
maintenance...............................302, 303
remote key, replacing........................... 59
specifications...................................... 327
warning symbols................................. 302
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 182, 183, 184
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 221
Booster cushions....................................... 47
Brake lights.............................................. 114
Brake system
checking fluid level............................. 292
emergency brake assistance.............. 115
fluid..................................................... 326
general information............................. 114
warning light......................................... 78

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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING. . 109, 304, 327
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................206
Radio functions........................................ 202
HD digital radio................................... 204
Rain sensor................................................ 96
READ button............................................ 122
Rear fog light............................................. 92
Rear park assist............................... 175, 177
Rear seats
center head restraint............................. 86
folding................................................... 86
heated................................................. 133
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function............................... 101
compass............................................. 102
Rear window defroster............................101
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 50
Refrigerant............................................... 326
Refueling..........................................242, 243
fuel filler cap....................................... 245fuel filler door...................................... 244
fuel tank volume.................................326
Registering child restraints........................ 50
Remote control
private locking...................................... 61
Remote key................................................ 54
approach lighting.................................. 56
immobilizer........................................... 55
key blade..................................54, 59, 61
key memory.......................................... 55
locking the vehicle................................ 56
Personal Car Communicator..........56, 57
replacing the battery............................. 59
unlocking the vehicle............................ 56
Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 56
Reporting safety defects............................ 19
Roadside Assistance............................... 331
Roof loads............................................... 249
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 18
Safety defects, reporting........................... 19Seat belt
reminder................................................ 22
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 40
buckling................................................ 20
maintenance......................................... 21
pretensioners........................................ 20
reminder................................................ 21
reminder warning light.......................... 78
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 43, 45, 47
unbuckling............................................ 21
use during pregnancy........................... 22
using.....................................................20
Seats, front.......................................... 83, 84
Side door mirrors..................................... 100
Side impact airbags................................... 33
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 206
Snow chains............................................ 270
Snow tires................................................ 270
Spare tire................................................. 271
Speed-dependent steering...................... 140
Spin control............................................. 138
SRS............................................................ 24