2012 VOLVO S60 snow chains

Contents
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06 During your trip
Driving recommendations....................... 250
Refueling................................................. 254
Loading................................................... 259
Towing a trailer....................................... 262
Emergency towing.................................. 265
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07 Wheels and tires
General information ...............................270
Tire inflation............................................. 273
Inflation pressure ...................................275
Tire designations .................................... 276
Glossary of tire terminology ................... 278
Vehicle loading ....................................... 279
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................. 281
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires . 282
Temporary Spare ................................... 283
Tire Sealing System................................ 284
Changing a wheel ..................................290
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 293
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08 Maintenance and
specifications
Volvo maintenance.................................. 298
Maintaining your car............................... 299
Hood and engine compartment.............. 301
Engine oil................................................ 302
Fluids...................................................... 304
Replacing bulbs...................................... 306
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 313
Battery..................................................... 315
Fuses...................................................... 319
Vehicle care............................................. 327

03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
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necessary information about one of the vehi-
cle's systems. The message can be erased and
the symbol can be turned off by pressing the
READ button (see page 131 for information) or
this will take place automatically after a short
time (the length of time varies, depending on
the function affected).
The information symbol may also illuminate
together with other symbols.
High beam indicator
This symbol illuminates when the high beam
headlights are on, or if the high beam flash
function is used.
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
NOTE
•Both turn signal indicators will flash
when the hazard warning flashers are
used.
•If either of these indicators flash faster
than normal, the direction indicators are
not functioning properly.
Sport mode
This symbol illuminates to indicate that the sta-
bility system's Sport mode has been activated
to help provide maximum tractive force, forexample when driving with snow chains, or
driving in deep snow or loose sand.
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescription
Low oil pressure
Parking brake applied
SRS airbags
Seat belt reminder
Generator not charging
Fault in the brake system
Warning symbol
Low oil pressure
If the light comes on while driving, stop the
vehicle, stop the engine immediately, and
check the engine oil level. If the oil level is nor-
mal and the light stays on after restart, have the
vehicle towed to the nearest trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician. This is normal,
provided it goes off when the engine speed is
increased.
Parking brake applied
This symbol illuminates when the parking
brake is applied. On models equipped with the
electric parking brake, this symbol flashes
while the brake is being applied and then glows
steadily.
A flashing symbol means that a fault has been
detected. See the message in the information
display.
Canadian models are equipped with this
symbol.
See page 124 for more information about
using the parking brake.
Airbags – SRS
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being
driven, or remains on for longer than approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the vehicle has been
started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions
have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pre-
tensioner, a front airbag, side impact airbag,
and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s)
inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician as soon as possible.
See page 24 for more information about the
airbag system.

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Stability system
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.149 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 system's
Sport mode is selected. See the 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 263 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 and leave the menu
by pressing EXIT.
>
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 .............................................................................. 270
Tire inflation........................................................................................... 273
Inflation pressure ................................................................................. 275
Tire designations .................................................................................. 276
Glossary of tire terminology ................................................................. 278
Vehicle loading ..................................................................................... 279
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................................... 281
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires ............................................... 282
Temporary Spare ................................................................................. 283
Tire Sealing System.............................................................................. 284
Changing a wheel ................................................................................ 290
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).............................................293

07 Wheels and tires
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
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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. . 116, 318, 342
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Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................217
Radio functions........................................ 213
HD digital radio................................... 215
Rain sensor.............................................. 102
READ button............................................ 131
Rear fog light............................................. 98
Rear park assist............................... 187, 189
Rear seats
center head restraint............................. 91
folding................................................... 91
heated................................................. 143
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function............................... 107
compass............................................. 108
Rear window defroster............................107
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 41
Refrigerant............................................... 341
Refueling..........................................254, 255
fuel filler cap....................................... 257fuel filler door...................................... 256
fuel tank volume.................................341
Registering child restraints........................ 41
Remote control
private locking...................................... 62
Remote key................................................ 54
approach lighting.................................. 57
immobilizer........................................... 55
key blade..................................54, 59, 62
key memory.......................................... 55
locking the vehicle................................ 57
Personal Car Communicator..........57, 58
replacing the battery............................. 60
unlocking the vehicle............................ 57
Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 57
Reporting safety defects............................ 19
Roadside Assistance............................... 346
Roof loads............................................... 261
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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.......................... 82
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 44, 46, 48
unbuckling............................................ 21
use during pregnancy........................... 22
using.....................................................20
Seats, front.......................................... 88, 89
Sensus..................................................... 130
Shiftlock.....................................................11
Side door mirrors..................................... 106
Side impact airbags................................... 33
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 217
Snow chains............................................ 282
Snow tires................................................ 282
Spare tire................................................. 283
Speed-dependent steering...................... 152