2012 VOLVO V60 four wheel drive

03 Your driving environment
All-wheel drive – AWD*
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130* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
All Wheel Drive is always available
All Wheel Drive means that the car is driving all
four wheels at the same time.
The power is automatically distributed
between the front and rear wheels. An elec-
tronically controlled clutch system distributes
the power to the wheels that have the best grip
on the current road surface. This provides the
best traction and prevents wheel spin. Under
normal driving conditions, the majority of
power is transmitted to the front wheels.
All Wheel Drive improves driving safety in rain,
snow and icy conditions.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Adapting driving characteristics
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170* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Active chassis - Four-C*
Active chassis, Four-C (Continously Controlled
Chassis Concept), regulates the characteris-
tics of the shock absorbers so that the car's
driving characteristics can be adjusted. There
are three settings: Comfort, Sport and
Advanced.
ComfortThis setting means that the car is perceived as
being more comfortable on rough and uneven
road surfaces. Shock absorption is soft and the
movement of the body is smooth and gentle.
SportThis setting means that the car is perceived as
being more sporty and is recommended for
more active driving. Steering response is faster
than in the Comfort mode. Shock absorption is
harder and the body follows the road in order
to reduce rolling during cornering.
AdvancedThis setting is only recommended on very even
and smooth road surfaces.
The shock absorbers are optimised for maxi-
mum roadholding and rolling in bends is further
minimised.
Operation
Chassis settings.
Use the buttons in the centre console to
change setting. The setting in use when the
engine is switched off is activated next time the
engine is started.
Speed related power steering*
Steering force increases with the speed of the
car to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. The
steering is firmer and more immediate on
motorways. Steering is light and requires no
extra effort when parking and at low speed.
The driver can choose between three different
levels of steering force for road responsiveness
or steering sensitivity. Go to the menu system
MY CAR and locate Settings
Car settings
Steering wheel force and select Low,
Medium or High.
For a description of the menu system, see
page 144. This menu cannot be accessed
while the car is in motion.
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05 Infotainment system
General information on infotainment
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220* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General
The infotainment system in your car has one of
the following four levels:
Performance
•5" TV screen TFT
•Steering wheel keypad* without thumb-
wheel
•AM/FM radio
•CD
•AUX input
•6 speakers
•4x20W amplifier
High Performance
•5" TV screen TFT
•Steering wheel keypad* with thumbwheel
•AM/FM radio
•CD
•AUX and USB input (for e.g. iPodŸ)
•BluetoothŸ handsfree/streaming audio
•8 speakers
•4x40W amplifier
High Performance Multimedia
•7" TV screen TFT
•Steering wheel keypad* with thumbwheel
•AM/FM radio
•CD/DVD
•AUX and USB input (for e.g. iPodŸ)
•BluetoothŸ handsfree/streaming audio
•8 speakers
•4x40W amplifier
Premium Sound Multimedia
•7" TV screen TFT
•Steering wheel keypad* with thumbwheel
•AM/FM radio
•CD/DVD
•AUX and USB input (for e.g. iPodŸ)
•BluetoothŸ handsfree/streaming audio
•12 speakers
•5x130W amplifier
Dolby, Pro Logic
Made under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Audyssey MultEQ1
The Audyssey MultEQ system has been used
in the development and tuning of the sound to
ensure a world-class sound experience.
Other
If the Infotainment System is active when the
engine is switched off then it is automatically
activated the next time the key is inserted into
position I or higher, and it continues with the
same source (e.g. radio) as before the engine
was switched off (the driver's door must be
closed on cars with Keyless systems*).
The infotainment system can be used for 15
minutes at a time without the remote control
1Only applies to Premium Sound Multimedia.
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07 Wheels and tyres
General
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296* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Jack*The original jack should only be used for
changing to the spare wheel. The jack's thread
must always be well greased.
Tools - returning into place
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The tools and jack* must be returned to their
correct places after use. The jack needs to be
cranked together to the correct position in
order to have space.
IMPORTANT
The tools and jack* must be stored in the
intended location in the car's cargo area
when not in use.
Winter tyres
Volvo recommends winter tyres with particular
dimensions. Tyre dimensions are dependent
on engine variant. When driving on winter tyres,
the correct type of tyres must be fitted to all
four wheels.
NOTE
Volvo recommends that you consult a Volvo
dealer about which wheel rim and tyre types
are most suitable.
Studded tyresStudded winter tyres should be run in gently for
500-1000 km so the studs settle properly into
the tyres. This gives the tyre, and especially the
studs, a longer service life.
NOTE
The legal provisions for the use of studded
tyres vary from country to country.
Tread depthRoad conditions with ice, slush and low tem-
peratures place considerably higher demands
on tyres than summer conditions. Volvo there-
fore recommends not to drive on winter tyres
that have a tread depth of less than 4 millime-
tres.
Using snow chainsSnow chains may only be used on the front
wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive cars).
Never drive faster than 50 km/h with snow
chains. Avoid driving on bare ground as this
wears out both the snow chains and tyres.
WARNING
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva-
lent chains designed for the car model, and
tyre and rim dimensions. In the event of
uncertainty Volvo recommends that you
consult an authorised Volvo workshop. The
wrong snow chains may cause serious
damage to your car and lead to an accident.
Specifications
The car has whole vehicle approval. This
means that certain combinations of wheels and
tyres are approved. For the permissible com-
binations, see page 366
Wheel (rim) dimensionsWheels (rims) have a designation of dimen-
sions, for example: 7Jx16x50.
7Rim width in inches
JRim flange profile
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07 Wheels and tyres
Changing wheels
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IMPORTANT
Never drive faster than 80 km/h with a spare
wheel on the car.
IMPORTANT
The car must never be driven fitted with
more than one temporary spare wheel.
The spare wheel must be stored on the cargo
floor in the cargo area, fitted in the spare wheel
bag and secured with straps.
Cars with two load retaining eyelets.
Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag in
towards the rear seat. Attach the sewn-in ten-
sioning strap hooks in the load retaining eye-
lets. Attach the long strap into one of the load
retaining eyelets, run the strap around thespare wheel and through the lower handle.
Tighten the short tensioning strap onto the long
one. Attach the second load retaining eyelet
and tighten.
Cars with four load retaining eyelets.
Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag out
towards you. Attach the sewn-in tensioning
strap hooks in the front load retaining eyelets.
Attach the long strap into one of the front load
retaining eyelets, run the strap diagonally over
the spare wheel and through the upper handle.
Tighten the short tensioning strap onto the long
one. Attach the rear load retaining eyelet and
tighten.
Taking out the spare wheel1. Loosen the straps, lift out the spare wheel
from the cargo area and remove it from the
spare wheel bag.2. Fold up the cargo area floor.
3. Lift the tools and jack out from the foam
block.
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07 Wheels and tyres
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS)*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.303 General
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)*
warns the driver when the pressure is too low
in one or more of the car's tyres. It uses sensors
located inside the air valve in each wheel.
When the car is driven at about 40 km/h the
system detects the tyre pressure. If the pres-
sure is too low then a warning lamp
on the
instrument panel illuminates and a message is
shown on the display.
Only factory fitted wheels are equipped with
TPMS sensors in the valves.
If wheels without TPMS sensors are used then
Tyre press. syst Service required will be
shown every time the car is driven faster than
40 km/h for more than 10 minutes.
Always check the system after changing a
wheel in order to ensure that replacement
wheels work with the system.
For information on correct tyre pressures, see
page 366.
The system does not replace normal tyre main-
tenance.
IMPORTANT
If a fault should arise in the tyre pressure
system a warning lamp on the instru-
ment panel will illuminate and a message
will be shown. This can be for various rea-
sons, e.g. fitting a wheel not equipped with
a sensor adapted for Volvo's tyre pressure
monitoring system.
Adjusting tyre pressure monitoringTyre pressure monitoring can be adjusted in
order to follow Volvo's tyre pressure recom-
mendations, when driving with a heavy load for
example.
NOTE
The engine must not be running when the
tyres are calibrated.
The settings are made with the control in the
centre console, see page 145.
1. Inflate the tyres to the required pressure
and select key position I or II.
2.
Select the menu system MY CAR to open
the menus to Settings
Tyre pressure
3.
Select
Calibrate tyre pressure.
4.
Press OK.5. Start the car and drive at least at 40 km/h
for a total of at least 1 minute and check
that the message disappears.
> Calibration is complete.
Rectifying low tyre pressureIf a message for low tyre pressure is shown in
the display:
1. Check the tyre pressure in all four tyres.
2. Inflate the tyre(s) to the correct pressure.
3. Drive at least at 40 km/h for a total of at
least 1 minute and check that the message
disappears.
Deactivating/activating tyre pressure
monitoring
NOTE
The engine must not be running when tyre
pressure monitoring is activated/deacti-
vated.
The settings are made with the control in the
centre console, see page 145.
1.
Select key position I or II.
2.
Select the system MY CAR to open the
menus to Car settings
Tyre pressure
3.
Select
Tyre pressure system and press
OK.
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07 Wheels and tyres
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS)*
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304* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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A X is shown in the display if the system
is activated, the option disappears if the
system is deactivated.
Recommendations
•Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors are
fitted to all wheels on the car.
•Volvo recommends that sensors are not
moved between different wheels.
WARNING
When inflating a tyre equipped with TPMS,
hold the nozzle of the pump directly against
the valve to avoid damaging the valve.
Driveable punctured tyres*
If Self Supporting run flat Tyres (SST)* have
been selected then the car is also equipped
with TPMS.
This type of tyre has a specially reinforced side
wall that makes continued driving possible to
a limited extent despite the tyre losing all or
some of its pressure. These tyres are fitted on
a special rim. (Normal tyres can also be fitted
to this rim).
If an SST tyre loses tyre pressure then the yel-
low TPMS lamp on the instrument panel illumi-
nates and a message is shown in the text
panel. If this occurs, reduce speed tomax. 80 km/h. The tyre must be replaced as
soon as possible.
Drive carefully, in some cases it can be difficult
to see which tyre is faulty. In order to establish
which tyre needs attention, check all four tyres.
WARNING
SST tyres should only be fitted by individu-
als with expertise on SST tyres.
SST tyres must only be fitted together with
TPMS.
After a fault message on low tyre pressure
has been shown, do not drive faster than
80 km/h.
Maximum driving distance to tyre change is
80 km.
Avoid hard driving such as sudden braking
or turning.
SST tyres must be replaced if they are dam-
aged or punctured.
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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
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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
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Fuel pump20
Climate panel5
Steering lock15
Siren alarm*, Data link con-
nector OBDII5
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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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