2012 VOLVO V60 heating

06 During your journey
Driving with a trailer
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Diesel engine 5-cyl
•In the event of a risk of overheating the
optimal speed for the engine is 2300-3000
rpm for optimal circulation of the coolant.
Automatic gearbox
OverheatingWhen driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot
climate there may be a risk of overheating.
•An automatic gearbox selects the optimum
gear related to load and engine speed.
•In the event of overheating a warning sym-
bol illuminates on the instrument panel
combined with a text message - follow the
recommendation given.
Steep inclines
•Do not lock the automatic transmission in
a higher gear than the engine "can cope
with" - it is not always a good idea to drive
at a high gear with low engine revolutions.
IMPORTANT
See also the specific information on slow
driving with trailer for cars with the
Powershift automatic transmission on page
120.
Parking on a hill1. Depress the foot brake.2. Activate the parking brake.
3.
Move the gear selector to position P.
4. Release the foot brake.
•Move the gear selector to park position P
when parking an automatic car with a
hitched trailer. Always use the parking
brake.
•Block the wheels with chocks when park-
ing a car with hitched trailer on a hill.
Starting on a hill1. Depress the foot brake.
2. Move the gear selector to driving posi-
tion D.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the foot brake and start driving off.
Towing bracket
If the car is equipped with a detachable towbar,
the installation instructions for the loose sec-
tion must be followed carefully, see
page 286.
WARNING
If the car is fitted with a Volvo detachable
towbar:
•Follow the installation instructions care-
fully.
•The detachable section must be locked
with the key before setting off.
•Check that the indicator window shows
green.
Important checks
•The towbar's towball must be cleaned and
greased regularly.
NOTE
If a towball hitch with vibration damper is
used, it is not necessary to grease the tow-
ball.
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07 Wheels and tyres
Tyre pressure
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Tyre pressure
G021830
The tyre pressure decal on the driver's side
door pillar (between frame and rear door)
shows which pressures the tyres should have
at different loads and speed conditions. This is
also specified in the tyre pressure table, see
page 366.
•Tyre pressure for the car's recommended
tyre dimension
•ECO pressure1
NOTE
Temperature differences change the
tyre pressure.
Fuel economy, ECO pressureAt speeds under 160 km/h, the general tyre
pressure is recommended (applies for both full
load and light load) in order to obtain optimum
fuel economy.
Checking the tyre pressureThe tyre pressures must be checked every
month.
Check tyre pressures on cold tyres. "Cold
tyres" means the tyres are the same tempera-
ture as the ambient temperature. After several
kilometres of driving, the tyres warm up and the
pressure increases.
Inadequate tyre pressure increases fuel con-
sumption, shortens tyre lifespan and impairs
the car's roadholding. Driving on tyres with tyre
pressure that is too low could result in the tyres
overheating and being damaged. Tyre pres-
sure affects travelling comfort, road noise and
steering characteristics.
NOTE
Tyre pressure decreases over time, this is a
natural phenomenon. Tyre pressure also
varies depending on ambient temperature.
1ECO pressure results in improved fuel economy.
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07 Wheels and tyres
Emergency puncture repair (TMK)
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Sealing punctured tyres
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For information on the function of the parts, see
preceding illustration.
1. Open the lid of the emergency puncture
repair kit.
2. Detach the label for maximum permitted
speed and affix it to the steering wheel.
WARNING
The sealing fluid can irritate the skin. In the
case of contact with skin, wash away the
fluid with soap and water.
3.
Check that the switch is in position 0 and
locate the cable and the air hose.
NOTE
Do not break the bottle's seal before use.
The seal is broken automatically when the
bottle is screwed in.
4. Unscrew the orange cap and unscrew the
bottle's stopper.
5. Screw the bottle into its holder.
WARNING
Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped
with a reverse catch to prevent leakage.
6. Unscrew the wheel's dust cap and screw
in the air hose valve connection to the bot-
tom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.
7. Plug the cable into the 12 V socket and
start the car.
WARNING
Do not leave children in the car without
supervision when the engine is running.
8.
Flick the switch to position I.
WARNING
Never stand next to the tyre when the com-
pressor is running. If cracks or unevenness
arise then the compressor must be
switched off immediately. The journey
should not be continued. Contacting an
authorised tyre centre is recommended.
NOTE
When the compressor starts, the pressure
can increase up to 6 bar but the pressure
drops after approximately 30 seconds.
9. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.
IMPORTANT
Risk of overheating. The compressor must
not run for more than 10 minutes.
10. Switch off the compressor to check the
pressure on the pressure gauge. Minimum
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Emergency puncture repair (TMK)
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WARNING
Do not leave children in the car without
supervision when the engine is running.
3. Connect the cable to one of the car's 12 V
sockets and start the car.
4. Start the compressor by flicking the switch
to position I.
IMPORTANT
Risk of overheating. The compressor must
not run for more than 10 minutes.
5. Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified in
accordance with the tyre pressure table,
see page 366. (Release air using the pres-
sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure is
too high.)
6. Switch off the compressor. Detach the air
hose and cable.
7. Refit the dust cap.
Replacing the sealing fluid canister
Replace the bottle when the expiration date
has passed. Treat the old bottle as environ-
mentally hazardous waste.
WARNING
The bottle contains 1.2-Ethanol and natural
rubber-latex.
Harmful if ingested. Could result in allergic
reaction in the event of skin contact.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Store out of the reach of children.
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08 Maintenance and service
Battery
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NOTE
•The higher the current take-off in the car
(extra cooling/heating, etc.) the more
the batteries must be charged =
increased fuel consumption.
•When the capacity of the battery has
fallen below the lowest permissible level
then the Start/Stop function is disen-
gaged.
Temporarily reduced Start/Stop function due
to high current take-off means:
•The engine starts automatically2 without
the driver depressing the clutch pedal
(manual gearbox).
•The engine starts automatically without the
driver lifting his/her foot off the foot brake
pedal (automatic gearbox).
Location of the batteries
A: Left-hand drive car. B: Right-hand drive car. 1.
Battery for starting3 2. Support battery.
The support battery normally requires no more
service than the normal battery that is used for
starting. A workshop should be contacted in
the event of questions or problems - an author-
ised Volvo workshop is recommended.
IMPORTANT
If the following instruction is not observed
then the Start/Stop function may temporar-
ily cease to work after the connection of an
external battery or battery charger:
•The negative battery terminal on the
car's main battery must never be used
for connecting an external battery or
battery charger - only the car chassis
may be used as the grounding point.
See the section "Start assistance" - for a
description of how the cable clamps must
be attached.
2Automatic starting can only take place if the gear lever is in neutral position.3The battery for starting is described in detail on page 328.
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08 Maintenance and service
Fuses
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.339
Box AFunctionA
Folding head restraint*15
Infotainment control module5
Audio control module*
Digital radio*, TV*10
Audio15
Telematics*, Bluetooth*5
--
Sun roof*, Interior lighting
roof, Climate sensor5
12 V socket, tunnel console15
Seat heating, rear right*15
Seat heating, rear left*15
--
Seat heating (passenger
side)15
Seat heating (driver's side)15
Box AFunctionA
Parking assistance*, Park-
ing camera*, Towbar control
module *
BLIS*5
AWD control module*10
Active chassis Four-C*10
Box BFunctionA
Rear window wiper15
--
Interior lighting, Driver's
door control panel, power
windows, Power seats,
front*, Remote controlled
garage door opener*7.5
Information display (DIM)5
Adaptive cruise control,
ACC*, collision warning sys-
tem*10
Interior lighting, Rain sensor7.5
Steering wheel module7.5
Box BFunctionA
Central locking system, fuel
filler flap10
Rear window washer15
Windscreen washers15
Unlocking, tailgate10
--
Fuel pump20
Climate panel5
Steering lock15
Siren alarm*, Data link con-
nector OBDII5
--
Airbags10
Collision warning system5
Accelerator pedal, PTC ele-
ment air preheater*, Dim-
ming, interior rearview mir-
ror*, Seat heating, rear*7.5
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10 Alphabetical Index
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389
Electrical socket......................................217
cargo area........................................... 279
front seat............................................. 217
Electric parking brake.............................. 133
low battery voltage.............................133
releasing automatically....................... 134
releasing manually.............................. 134
Emergency equipment
warning triangle.................................. 302
Emergency puncture repair..................... 305
Emissions of carbon dioxide................... 277
Engine
overheating......................................... 283
starting................................................ 112
Engine block heater................................. 114
fuel-driven........................................... 162
Engine compartment
coolant................................................ 316
oil........................................................ 313
overview.............................................. 313
power steering fluid............................ 318
Engine drag control ................................168
Engine oil.........................................313, 359
adverse driving conditions.................. 359
capacities........................................... 359filter..................................................... 313
oil grade.............................................. 359
Engine specifications............................... 358
Environmental labelling, FSC, owner's
manual.......................................................12
Error messages
Driver Alert Control............................. 201
Lane Departure Warning..................... 203
see Messages and symbols.......135, 183
Error messages in BLIS........................... 213
Error messages in Distance Alert............ 186
Error messages in the Adaptive cruise con-
trol............................................................ 183
ETC, electronic temperature control ....... 156
Expectant mothers, seatbelt...................... 17
External dimensions................................354
F
Fan........................................................... 157
Fault tracing for the camera sensor. 190, 196
First aid equipment.................................. 302
First aid kit .............................................. 302Flexifuel.................................................... 114
adaptation........................................... 115
Fluids, capacities..................................... 361
Fluids and oils.......................................... 361
Fog lamps
rear........................................................ 90
Foot brake............................................... 131
FOUR-C – Active chassis........................170
FSC, environmental labelling..................... 12
Fuel.......................................................... 274
fuel consumption................................ 363
fuel economy...................................... 301
fuel filter.............................................. 276
Fuse box.................................................. 333
glovebox............................................. 338
Fuses.......................................................333
box in cargo area................................ 341
changing............................................. 333
cold zone............................................ 342
general................................................ 333
relay/fuse box in engine compart-
ment.................................................... 334
Start/Stop........................................... 342
Fuse table
fuses in engine compartment............. 335
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10 Alphabetical Index
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390
G
Gearbox...................................................117
automatic............................................ 117
manual................................................117
Gear selector inhibitor.............................119
Gear selector inhibitor, mechanical disen-
gagement................................................. 120
Geartronic................................................ 118
Glass
laminated/reinforced........................... 100
Global opening........................................ 153
Glovebox................................................. 216
locking.................................................. 61
Gross vehicle weight...............................355
GSI - Gear selector assistance................ 125
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 91
Headlamp levelling.................................... 88
Headlamp pattern, adjusting..................... 93
Headlamp pattern adjustment
Active Bending Lights .......................... 94Headlamps............................................... 319
Head restraint
centre seat, rear.................................... 84
lowering.......................................... 85, 86
Heated washer nozzles.............................. 98
Heating.................................................... 158
rearview and door mirrors.................. 103
rear window........................................ 103
seats...................................................157
Heat-reflecting windscreen...................... 100
High engine temperature......................... 283
High-pressure headlamp washing............. 98
HomeLink
Ÿ .............................................. 137
Home safe lighting..................................... 93
Hoot........................................................... 87
Horn........................................................... 87
I
IAQS – Interior Air Quality System........... 153
IC – Inflatable Curtain................................ 26
Ignition keys............................................... 80
Immobiliser................................................ 47Indicator lamps, PCC................................ 49
Inflatable curtain........................................ 26
Information and warning symbols............. 74
Information button, PCC............................ 49
Information displays.................................. 73
Infotainment system ...............................220
basic functions ..................................223
menus ................................................ 263
overview ............................................. 222
source buttons ................................... 222
voice control....................................... 259
Inlaid mats............................................... 216
Instrument lighting, see Lighting................ 88
Instrument overview
left-hand drive....................................... 70
right-hand drive.................................... 72
Instruments and controls........................... 70
Interior lighting, see Lighting..................... 92
Interior rearview mirror............................. 104
automatic dimming............................. 104
Intermittent wiping..................................... 97
iPodŸ, connection................................... 240
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