2011 VOLVO S60 catalytic converter

Introduction
Environment
13 Volvo and the environment
Volvo is committed to the well being of its cus-
tomers. As a natural part of this commitment,
we care about the environment in which we all
live. Caring for the environment means an
everyday involvement in reducing our environ-
mental impact. Volvo's environmental activities
are based on a holistic view, which means we
consider the overall environmental impact of a
product throughout its complete life cycle. In
this context, design, production, product use,
and recycling are all important considerations.
In production, Volvo has partly or completely
phased out several chemicals including CFCs,
lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; and
reduced the number of chemicals used in our
plants 50% since 1991.
Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into
production a three-way catalytic converter with
a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen
sensor, in 1976. The current version of this
highly efficient system reduces emissions of
harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the
exhaust pipe by approximately 95 – 99% and
the search to eliminate the remaining emis-
sions continues. Volvo is the only automobile
manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for
the air conditioning system of all models as far
back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced elec-
tronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are
bringing us closer to our goal. In addition tocontinuous environmental refinement of con-
ventional gasoline-powered internal combus-
tion engines, Volvo is actively looking at
advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our part-
ner in the work to lessen the car's impact on
the environment. To reduce your vehicle's
environmental impact, you can:
•Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.
Tests have shown decreased fuel econ-
omy with improperly inflated tires.
•Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule in your Warranty and Service
Records Information booklet.
•Drive at a constant speed whenever pos-
sible.
•See a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician as soon as possible for inspec-
tion if the check engine (malfunction indi-
cator) light illuminates, or stays on after the
vehicle has started.
•Properly dispose of any vehicle-related
waste such as used motor oil, used batter-
ies, brake pads, etc.
•When cleaning your vehicle, please use
genuine Volvo car care products. All Volvo
car care products are formulated to be
environmentally friendly.
RecyclingAs part of Volvo’s commitment to the environ-
ment, it is essential for the vehicle to be recy-
cled in an environmentally sound way. Almost
the entire vehicle can be recycled and for that
reason, the vehicle’s final owner is requested
to contact a Volvo retailer for information about
approved and certified recycling facilities.

06 During your trip
Refueling
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Fuel requirements
Deposit control gasoline (detergent
additives)
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas-
oline to control engine deposits. Detergent
gasoline is effective in keeping injectors and
intake valves clean. Consistent use of deposit
control gasolines will help ensure good driva-
bility and fuel economy. If you are not sure
whether the gasoline contains deposit control
additives, check with the service station oper-
ator.
NOTE
Volvo does not recommend the use of exter-
nal fuel injector cleaning systems.
Unleaded fuelEach Volvo has a three-way catalytic converter
and must use only unleaded gasoline. U.S. and
Canadian regulations require that pumps deliv-
ering unleaded gasoline be labelled "UNLEA-
DED". Only these pumps have nozzles which
fit your vehicle's filler inlet. It is unlawful to dis-
pense leaded fuel into a vehicle labelled
"unleaded gasoline only". Leaded gasoline
damages the three-way catalytic converter and
the heated oxygen sensor system. Repeated
use of leaded gasoline will lessen the effective-ness of the emission control system and could
result in loss of emission warranty coverage.
State and local vehicle inspection programs
will make detection of misfueling easier, pos-
sibly resulting in emission test failure for mis-
fueled vehicles.
NOTE
Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain
an octane enhancing additive called methyl-
cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). If such fuels are used, your Emission
Control System performance may be affec-
ted, and the Check Engine Light (malfunc-
tion indicator light) located on your instru-
ment panel may light. If this occurs, please
return your vehicle to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for service.
Gasoline containing alcohol and ethers,
"Oxygenated fuels"
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
"oxygenates" which are usually alcohols or
ethers. In some areas, state or local laws
require that the service pump be marked indi-
cating use of alcohols or ethers. However,
there are areas in which the pumps are
unmarked. If you are not sure whether there is
alcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy, check
with the service station operator. To meet sea-sonal air quality standards, some areas require
the use of "oxygenated" fuel.
Volvo allows the use of the following "oxygen-
ated" fuels; however, the octane ratings listed
on page 243 must still be met.
Alcohol – EthanolFuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
may be used. Ethanol may also be referred to
as Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol".
Ethers – MTBE: Fuels containing up to
15% MTBE may be used.
MethanolDo not use gasolines containing methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This practice
can result in vehicle performance deterioration
and can damage critical parts in the fuel sys-
tem. Such damage may not be covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

06 During your trip
Refueling
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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-
ing it clockwise until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
•Do not refuel with the engine running2.
Turn the ignition off or to position I. If the
ignition is on, an incorrect reading could
occur in the fuel gauge.
•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. Overfilling
could also cause damage to the emis-
sion control systems.
Emission controls
Three-way catalytic converter
•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 helpavoid malfunctions that could damage the
three-way catalytic converter.
•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.
•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.
•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.
2If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's
performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.

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.

10 Index
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333
Bulbs
headlights...........................294, 295, 296
introduction......................................... 294
license plate lights.............................. 298
specifications...................................... 299
trunk lighting....................................... 298
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 178
Capacity weight....................................... 267
Catalytic converter................................... 245
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 221
Cell phone voice control.......................... 229
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 270
Check engine light..................................... 76
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 50
Child restraint systems.............................. 41
booster cushions.................................. 47
convertible seats.................................. 45
infant seats........................................... 43
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 48
top tether anchors................................ 49Child safety.......................................... 39, 40
booster cushions.................................. 47
child restraint systems.......................... 41
convertible seats.................................. 45
infant seats........................................... 43
Child safety locks...................................... 51
City Safety™............................................ 156
Climate system........................................ 134
air distribution............................. 130, 136
air vents.............................................. 131
Interior Air Quality System.................. 130
introduction......................................... 129
passenger compartment filter............ 130
refrigerant........................................... 129
Clock, setting............................................. 80
Cold weather driving................................ 240
Collision warning system.................162, 163
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 102
Conserving electrical current................... 239
Controls, center console.......................... 233
Convertible seats....................................... 45
Coolant............................................292, 326
Cooling system, general information....... 239
Corner Traction Control........................... 138
Courtesy lighting.................................. 93, 94Crash event data....................................... 11
Crash mode............................................... 38
Cruise control..................................141, 142
adaptive.............................................. 143
Curb weight............................................. 267
Current, conserving................................. 239D
Defroster.................................................. 134
Detachable key blade..........................59, 61
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 29, 30
Dome lighting....................................... 93, 94
Door mirrors............................................. 100
Driver alert............................................... 169
Driver distraction warning.......................... 14
Driving economically................................ 238
Driving in cold weather............................ 240
Driving through water..............................239

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338
Stability system...............................138, 139
Corner Traction Control (CTC)............138
Engine Drag Control (EDC).................138
indicator light........................................ 77
Starting the engine..................................108
with keyless drive...............................108
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................38
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 55
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 89
horn....................................................... 89
keypad.................................. 89, 124, 197
Stone chips, touching up......................... 316
Storage spaces........................................ 186
Studded tires........................................... 270
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 103
Sun shade.................................................. 99
Supplemental restraint system.................. 24
warning light......................................... 78
Symbols, overview................................... 328T
Temporary spare tire............................... 271
Three-way catalytic converter................. 245
Tire designations.....................................264
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....281, 282
indicator light........................................ 77
Tires.........................................................258
age...................................................... 258
changing from summer to winter........ 259
glossary of terms................................ 266
improving economy............................ 258
inflation pressure................................ 261
inflation pressure tables..................... 263
load ratings......................................... 262
rotation............................................... 259
snow...................................................270
spare................................................... 271
specifications...................................... 262
speed ratings...................................... 262
storing................................................. 259
studded............................................... 270
tire pressure monitoring system......... 281
tread wear indicator............................ 260
uniform tire quality grading................. 269
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 49Touching up paint.................................... 316
Towing a trailer................................250, 251
trailer hitch.......................................... 251
Towing the vehicle........................... 253, 254
Traction control........................................ 138
Trailer towing...................................250, 251
trailer hitch.......................................... 251
Transmission
general description.....................111, 112
oil........................................................ 326
shiftlock override................................ 112
Tread wear indicator................................ 260
Trip computer.......................................... 137
Trip odometers.......................................... 80
Trips, long distance................................. 239
Trunk
changing bulbs................................... 298
driving with it open.............................238
Turn signals............................................... 93
indicator lights...................................... 77