2011 VOLVO V60 ECU

03 Your driving environment
Starting the engine – external battery
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115 Jump starting
If the battery is flat then the car can be started
with current from another battery.
The following points are recommended when
using a donor battery in order to avoid the risk
of an explosion:
1. Insert the remote control key in key posi-
tion 0, see page 81.
2. Ensure that the donor battery is 12 volt.
3. If the donor battery is in another car, switch
off the donor car's engine in the other car
and ensure that the cars do not touch one
another.
4. Connect the red jump lead to the positive
terminal on the donor battery
.5. Open the clips on the front cover of the
battery in your car and remove the cover,
see page 322.
6. Connect the red jump lead to the battery's
positive terminal
.
7. Connect one end of the black jump lead to
the donor battery's negative terminal
.
IMPORTANT
Connect the start cable carefully to avoid
short circuits with other components in the
engine compartment.
8. Connect the other clamp to an earthing
point, (right-hand engine mounting at the
top, the outer screw head)
. Check that
the jump lead clamps are fixed securely so
that there are no sparks during the starting
procedure.
9. Start the engine of the "donor car". Let the
engine run a few minutes at a speed slightly
higher than idle (1500 rpm).
10. Start the engine of the car with the flat bat-
tery. Do not touch the crocodile clips dur-
ing the start procedure. There is a risk of
sparks forming.11. Remove the jump leads, first the black and
then the red.
Make sure that none of the clamps on the
black jump lead comes into contact with
the battery's positive terminal or the clamp
connected to the red jump lead.
WARNING
The battery can generate oxyhydrogen gas,
which is highly explosive. One spark, which
can be generated if you connect a jump lead
incorrectly, is sufficient to make the battery
explode. The battery contains sulphuric
acid, which can cause serious burns. If the
acid comes into contact with eyes, skin or
clothing, flush with large quantities of water.
If acid splashes into the eyes, seek medical
attention immediately.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Comfort inside the passenger compartment
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212* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Storage compartment in door panel
Storage pocket* on front edge of front seat
cushions
Ticket clip
Glovebox
Storage compartment
Jacket holder
Storage compartment, cup holder
Cup holder* in armrest, rear seat
Storage pocket
Jacket holderThe jacket holder is only designed for light
clothing.
WARNING
Keep loose objects such as mobile phones,
cameras, remote controls for accessories,
etc. in the glove compartment or other com-
partments. Otherwise they may injure peo-
ple in the car in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
Tunnel console
Storage compartment (e.g. for CDs) and
USB*/AUX input under the armrest.
Includes cup holder for driver and passen-
ger. (If ashtray and cigarette lighter are
specified then there is a cigarette lighter in
the 12 V socket for the front seat, see
page 213, and a detachable ashtray in the
cup holder.)
Glovebox
The owner's manual and maps can be kept
here for example. There are also holders for
pens on the inside of the lid. The glovebox can
be locked with the key blade, see page 52.
Inlaid mats*
Volvo supplies specially manufactured inlay
mats.
WARNING
Before setting off check that the inlaid mat
in the driver area is firmly affixed and
secured in the pins in order to avoid getting
caught adjacent to and under the pedals.
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06 During your journey
Loading
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273 General information on loading
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The
total of the weight of the passengers and all
accessories reduces the car's payload by a
corresponding weight. For more detailed infor-
mation on weights, see page 347.
The tailgate is opened via a button on
the lighting panel or the remote con-
trol key, see page 63.
WARNING
The car's driving characteristics change
depending on the weight and distribution of
the load.
To bear in mind when loading
•Position the load firmly against the back-
rest in front.
•Put wide loads in the centre.
•Heavy objects should be placed as low as
possible. Avoid placing heavy loads on
lowered backrests.
•Cover sharp edges with something soft to
avoid damaging the upholstery.
•Secure all loads to the load retaining eye-
lets with straps or web lashings.
WARNING
A loose object weighing 20 kg can, in a
frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, carry
the impact of an item weighing 1000 kg.
WARNING
The protection provided by the inflatable
curtain in the headlining may be compro-
mised or eliminated by high loads.
•Never load cargo above the backrest.
WARNING
Always secure the load. During heavy brak-
ing the load may otherwise shift, causing
injury to the car's occupants.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with
something soft.
Switch off the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading/unloading long items.
Otherwise you may accidentally knock the
gear lever or gear selector with the load into
a drive position - and the car could then
move off.
Front seat
The passenger seat backrest can also be
folded for an extra long load, see page 83.
Roof load
Using load carriersTo avoid damaging the car and for maximum
possible safety while driving, the load carriers
designed by Volvo are recommended.
Carefully follow the installation instructions
supplied with the carriers.
•Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured. Lash the
load securely with retaining straps.
•Distribute the load evenly over the load
carriers. Put the heaviest objects at the
bottom.
•The size of the area exposed to the wind,
and therefore fuel consumption, increase
with the size of the load.
•Drive gently. Avoid quick acceleration,
heavy braking and hard cornering.
WARNING
The car's centre of gravity and driving cha-
racteristics are altered by roof loads. For
information on maximum permitted roof
load, including load carriers and any space
box, see page 347.
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06 During your journey
Loading
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274* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Lowering the rear seat backrest
To simplify loading in the cargo area, the rear
seat backrest can be folded down, see
page 85.
Load retaining eyelets
The folding load retaining eyelets are used to
fasten straps in order to anchor items in the
cargo area.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects that are
loose or protrude could cause injury during
heavy braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects with
a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.
Bag holder*
Bag holder under folding hatch in the floor.
The bag holder keeps carrier bags in place and
prevents them from overturning and spreading
their contents across the cargo area.
1. Fold up the holder, which is part of the floor
hatch.
2. Fasten the bags with strap and secure the
carrying handle in the hooks.
12 V electrical socket*
Lower the cover to access the electrical
socket.
•The socket also provides voltage when the
remote control key is not in the ignition
switch.
NOTE
Remember that using the electrical socket
with the engine switched off involves the
risk of discharging the car's battery.
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06 During your journey
Cargo area
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.275 Safety net*
Storage space, safety net cassettes.
A rollable safety net comprising two cassettes
has a storage space under the cargo area floor
hatch.
Securing the net cassettes
The two-part safety net cassette is secured on
the rear of the backrest. The narrowest cas-
sette is secured on the left-hand side (seen
from the tailgate).
1. Fold the rear seat's backrest forward, see
page 86.
2. Align the cassette's anchor rails in front of
the backrest attachment lugs
.
3. Slide the cassette into the attachment lugs
.
4. Fold back and lock the backrests.
•Removing the cassettes takes place in
reverse order.
Using the safety net
Pull the net up from the cassettes. The net is
self-locking after about 1 minute if the rear
seat's backrests are raised.
Pull up the right-hand section of the net
using its strap.
Insert the rod in the mounting on the right-
hand side and then press it forward – the
rod locks in with a click.
Pull out the rod's telescope section and
click it in on the other side.
Pull up the left-hand safety net and hook it
into the rod.
•Folding up takes place in reverse order.
The net can also be used when the rear seat's
backrests are folded forward.
Removing the net cassettes1. Roll the safety nets into the cassettes in
accordance with the procedure in the sec-
tion entitled "Using the safety net", but in
reverse.
2. Fold the whole backrest forward.
3. Slide the cassettes out until they loosen
from the anchor rails.
Store the cassettes in their compartment under
the cargo area floor hatch.
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06 During your journey
Cargo area
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276* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
WARNING
Loads in the cargo area must be firmly
secured, even if the safety net is correctly
fitted.
Safety net combined with cargo cover
Puller-straps for raising the net.
The safety net can also be raised from the rear
seat when the cargo cover is extended.
Follow the procedure in the section entitled
"Using the safety net". The straps for raising
are located by the arrows.
Safety grille*
A safety grille prevents loads or pets from
being thrown forward in the passenger com-
partment in the event of sudden braking.
Folding upTake hold of the bottom of the safety grille and
pull back/up.
IMPORTANT
The safety grille cannot be folded up or
down when a cargo cover is fitted.
Fitting/removalThe safety grille is normally permanently instal-
led in the car because it can easily be foldedup in the roof and so be out of the way if a
longer cargo area is required. However, if
desired, the safety grille can be dismantled and
removed from the car.
For information about the tools required and
methods for fitting/removal, see the installation
instructions
1 that were included with the initial
purchase.
For safety reasons, the safety grille must
always be correctly fastened and secured
when being refitted.
Cargo cover*
Pull the cargo cover over the load and hook it
into the recesses at the cargo area's rear posts.
1Installation instructions no. 30756681.
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06 During your journey
Driving with a trailer
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Check that the towbar is secure by pulling
it up, down and back.
WARNING
If the towbar is not fitted correctly then it
must be detached and reattached in
accordance with the previous instructions.
IMPORTANT
Only grease in the ball for the towing hitch,
the remainder of the towbar should be clean
and dry.
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Safety cable.
WARNING
Be sure to attach the trailer's safety cable to
the correct place.
Removing the towbar
Insert the key and turn it clockwise to the
unlocked position.
Push in the locking wheel and turn it
anticlockwise
until you hear a click.
Turn the locking wheel down fully, until it
comes to a stop. Hold it in this position
while pulling the towbar rearward and
upward.
WARNING
Secure the towbar safely if it is stored in the
car, see page 280.
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07 Wheels and tyres
Warning triangle and first-aid kit*
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296* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Warning triangleLift the floor hatch and take out the warning
triangle.
Take the warning triangle from the case,
fold out and assemble the two loose sides.
Fold out the warning triangle's support
legs.
Follow the regulations for the use of a warning
triangle. Position the warning triangle in a suit-
able place with regard to traffic.
Ensure the warning triangle and its case are
properly secured in the cargo area after use.
NOTE
If the car has been locked with privacy lock-
ing then the boot lid/tailgate and floor hatch
cannot be opened, see page 53.
First aid kit*
A case with first aid equipment is located under
the floor in the cargo area.
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