2011 VOLVO S60 snow chains

Contents
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06
06 During your trip
Driving recommendations....................... 238
Refueling................................................. 242
Loading................................................... 247
Towing a trailer....................................... 250
Emergency towing.................................. 253
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07 Wheels and tires
General information ...............................258
Tire inflation............................................. 261
Inflation pressure ...................................263
Tire designations .................................... 264
Glossary of tire terminology ................... 266
Vehicle loading ....................................... 267
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................. 269
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires . 270
Temporary Spare ................................... 271
Tire Sealing System................................ 272
Changing a wheel ..................................278
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 281
08
08 Maintenance and
specifications
Volvo maintenance.................................. 286
Maintaining your car............................... 287
Hood and engine compartment.............. 289
Engine oil................................................ 290
Fluids...................................................... 292
Replacing bulbs...................................... 294
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 300
Battery..................................................... 302
Fuses...................................................... 305
Vehicle care............................................. 313

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Stability system
04
138* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
system (DSTC) consists of a number of func-
tions designed help reduce wheel spin, coun-
teract skidding, and to generally help improve
directional stability.
CAUTION
A pulsating sound will be audible when the
system is actively operating and is normal.
Traction control (TC)This function is designed to help reduce wheel
spin by transferring power from a drive wheel
that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the
opposite side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
TC is most active at low speeds.
This is one of DSTC's permanent functions and
cannot be switched off.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)This function helps maintain directional stabil-
ity, for example when cornering, by braking
one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows
a tendency to skid or slide laterally.
This is one of DSTC's permanent functions and
cannot be switched off.
Spin control (SC)The spin control function is designed to help
prevent the drive wheels from spinning while
the vehicle is accelerating.
Corner Traction Control – CTCCTC compensates for understeering and helps
provide additional stability when accelerating
through a curve by preventing the inside wheel
from spinning. This is particularly useful when
accelerating on a curving highway on-ramp.
CTC is most effective if the stability sys-
tem'sSport mode is selected. See the follow-
ing section about Sport mode.
Engine Drag Control (EDC)EDC helps keep the engine running if the
wheels show a tendency to lock, e.g., when
shifting down in the Geartronic manual shifting
mode or while using the engine's braking func-
tion on a slippery surface. If the engine were to
stop, power steering would not function, mak-
ing the vehicle more difficult to steer.
Trailer Stability Assist – TSA*Trailer Stability Assist helps stabilize a vehicle
that is towing a trailer when the vehicle and
trailer have begun to sway. See page 251 for
more information.
This system is automatically deactivated if the
driver selects Sport mode.
Operation
Sport modeThe stability system is always activated and
cannot be switched off.
However, the driver can select Sport mode,
which offers more active driving characteris-
tics. In this mode, the engine management sys-
tem monitors movement of the accelerator
pedal and steering wheel for sportier driving by
allowing more lateral movement of the rear
wheels before DSTC is activated.
Under certain circumstances, such as when
driving with snow chains, or driving in deep
snow or loose sand, it may be advisable to
temporarily use Sport mode for maximum
tractive force.
If the driver releases pressure on the acceler-
ator pedal, DSTC will also activate to help sta-
bilize the vehicle.
To switch to Sport mode:
1.
Press the My Car button in the center con-
sole control panel and select My S60
DSTC in the menu.
2.
Unselect the symbol by pressing OK/
MENU and press EXIT to leave the menu.
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This puts DSTC in Sport mode.
Sport mode remains active until the driver
switches it off in the menu or until the engine is

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General information .............................................................................. 258
Tire inflation........................................................................................... 261
Inflation pressure ................................................................................. 263
Tire designations .................................................................................. 264
Glossary of tire terminology ................................................................. 266
Vehicle loading ..................................................................................... 267
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................................... 269
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires ............................................... 270
Temporary Spare ................................................................................. 271
Tire Sealing System.............................................................................. 272
Changing a wheel ................................................................................ 278
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).............................................281

07 Wheels and tires
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
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270
Winter driving conditions
Snow chainsSnow chains can be used on your Volvo with
the following restrictions:
•Snow chains should be installed on front
wheels only. Use only Volvo approved
snow chains.
•If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires
and wheels are installed and are of a size
different than the original tires and wheels,
chains in some cases CANNOT be used.
Sufficient clearances between chains and
brakes, suspension and body components
must be maintained.
•Some strap-on type chains will interfere
with brake components and therefore
CANNOT be used.
•All Wheel Drive models: Snow chains
should only be installed on the front
wheels.
•Certain size tires may not allow the assem-
bly of snow chains/traction devices.
Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow
chain information.
CAUTION
•Check local regulations regarding the
use of snow chains before installing.
•Use single-sided snow chains only.
•Always follow the chain manufacturer's
installation instructions carefully. Install
chains as tightly as possible and
retighten periodically.
•Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
specified maximum speed limit. (Under
no circumstances should you exceed
31 mph (50 km/h).
•Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
when driving with snow chains.
•The handling of the vehicle can be
adversely affected when driving with
chains. Avoid fast or sharp turns as well
as locked wheel braking.
Snow tires, studded tires1
Tires for winter use:
•Owners who live in or regularly commute
through areas with sustained periods of
snow or icy driving conditions are strongly
advised to fit suitable winter tires to help
retain the highest degree of traction.
•It is important to install winter tires on all
four wheels to help retain traction duringcornering, braking, and accelerating. Fail-
ure to do so could reduce traction to an
unsafe level or adversely affect handling.
•Do not mix tires of different design as this
could also negatively affect overall tire road
grip.
•Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads
in warm weather. They should be removed
when the winter driving season has ended.
•Studded tires should be run-in
300 – 600 miles (500 – 1000 km) during
which the vehicle should be driven as
smoothly as possible to give the studs the
opportunity to seat properly in the tires.
The tires should have the same rotational
direction throughout their entire lifetime.
NOTE
Please consult state or provincial regula-
tions restricting the use of studded winter
tires before installing such tires.
1Where permitted

10 Index
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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
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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