2012 VOLVO XC60 emergency towing

Contents
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06
06 During your trip
Driving recommendations....................... 262
Refueling................................................. 266
Loading................................................... 271
Cargo area ............................................. 275
Towing a trailer....................................... 278
Emergency towing.................................. 281
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07 Wheels and tires
General information ...............................286
Tire inflation............................................. 289
Inflation pressure ...................................291
Tire designations .................................... 292
Glossary of tire terminology ................... 294
Vehicle loading ....................................... 295
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................. 297
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires . 298
Temporary Spare ................................... 299
Tire Sealing System................................ 300
Changing a wheel ..................................306
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 309
08
08 Maintenance and
specifications
Volvo maintenance.................................. 314
Maintaining your car............................... 315
Hood and engine compartment.............. 317
Engine oil................................................ 318
Fluids...................................................... 320
Replacing bulbs...................................... 322
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 329
Battery..................................................... 331
Fuses...................................................... 334
Vehicle care............................................. 342

03 Your driving environment
Ignition modes
03
83 Starting and stopping the engine
See page 112 for information on starting the
engine and switching it off.
Emergency towing
See page 282 for more information.

03 Your driving environment
Brakes
03
120
•The ABS system activates for more than
approximately a half second
•In the event of sudden braking while the
vehicle is moving at speeds above approx-
imately 6 mph (10 km/h)
When the vehicle has come to a stop, the brake
lights and additional taillights remain on for as
long as the brake pedal is depressed or until
braking force on the vehicle is reduced.
Power brakes function only when the
engine is running
The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure
which is only created when the engine is run-
ning. Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the
engine switched off.
If the power brakes are not working, consider-
ably higher pressure will be required on the
brake pedal to compensate for the lack of
power assistance. This can happen for exam-
ple when towing your vehicle or if the engine is
switched off when the vehicle is rolling. The
brake pedal feels harder than usual.
Water on brake discs and brake pads
affects braking
Driving in rain and slush or passing through an
automatic car wash can cause water to collect
on the brake discs and pads. This will cause a
delay in braking effect when the pedal is
depressed. To avoid such a delay when thebrakes are needed, depress the pedal occa-
sionally when driving through rain, slush, etc.
This will remove the water from the brakes.
Check that brake application feels normal. This
should also be done after washing or starting
in very damp or cold weather.
Severe strain on the brake systemThe brakes will be subject to severe strain
when driving in mountains or hilly areas, or
when towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usually
slower, which means that the cooling of the
brakes is less efficient than when driving on
level roads. To reduce the strain on the brakes,
shift into a lower gear and let the engine help
with the braking. Do not forget that if you are
towing a trailer, the brakes will be subjected to
a greater than normal load.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps to
improve vehicle control (stopping and steering)
during severe braking conditions by limiting
brake lockup. When the system "senses"
impending lockup, braking pressure is auto-
matically modulated in order to help prevent
lockup that could lead to a skid.
The system performs a brief self-diagnostic
test when the engine has been started and
driver releases the brake pedal. Another auto-
matic test may be performed when the vehicle
first reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph(10 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several
times and a sound may be audible from the
ABS control module, which is normal.
Cleaning the brake discsCoatings of dirt and water on the brake discs
may result in delayed brake function. This delay
is minimized by cleaning the brake linings.
Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet
weather, prior to long-term parking, and after
the vehicle has been washed. Do this by brak-
ing gently for a short period while the vehicle is
moving.
Emergency Brake AssistanceEBA is designed to provide full brake effect
immediately in the event of sudden, hard brak-
ing. The system is activated by the speed with
which the brake pedal is depressed.
When the EBA system is activated, the brake
pedal will go down and pressure in the brake
system immediately increases to the maximum
level. Maintain full pressure on the brake pedal
in order to utilize the system completely. EBA
is automatically deactivated when the brake
pedal is released.

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Driving recommendations..................................................................... 262
Refueling............................................................................................... 266
Loading................................................................................................. 271
Cargo area ........................................................................................... 275
Towing a trailer...................................................................................... 278
Emergency towing................................................................................ 281

06 During your trip
Emergency towing
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281 Towing eyelet
Location of the towing eyelet
Attaching the towing eyelet
Attaching the towing eyeletThe towing eyelet is located under the floor
of the cargo area, with the spare tire and
may be partially concealed. This eyelet
must be screwed into the positions provi-ded on the right sides of either the front or
rear bumper (see illustration).
There are two different types of covers over
the openings for the towing eyelet and they
have to be opened differently.
•If the cover has a notch, insert a coin,
etc., into the notch and pry open the
edge of the cover. Open the cover com-
pletely and remove it.
•If the cover has a mark along one edge
or in a corner, press the mark while pry-
ing out the opposite side/corner using a
coin, etc. Open the cover and remove it.
Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand
and then using the tire iron until it is securely in
place.
After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet
should be removed and returned to its storage
location.
Press the cover for the attachment point back
into position.
NOTE
On certain models equipped with a trailer
hitch, the towing eyelet cannot be screwed
into the hole in the rear bumper. The towing
rope should be attached to the trailer hitch
instead. For this reason, the detachable
section of the trailer hitch should be safely
stowed in the vehicle at all times.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be used
to pull the vehicle up onto the flat bed.
WARNING
•Remember that the power brakes and
power steering will not function when
engine is not running. The braking and
steering systems will function but con-
siderably higher pressure will be
required on the brake pedal and greater
steering effort must be exerted.
•The towing eyelets must not be used for
pulling the vehicle out of a ditch or for
any similar purpose involving severe
strain. Do not use the towing eyelets to
pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow
truck.

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Emergency towing
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282
Precautions when the vehicle is being
towed
•Attach jumper cables (see page 114) to
provide current for releasing the electric
parking brake and to move the gear selec-
tor from the P position to N.
•Be sure that the steering wheel lock is
released (see page 90).
•While the vehicle is being towed, set the
ignition in mode II if the battery is not
drained so that the headlights/taillights can
be switched on. See page 82 for informa-
tion on the ignition modes.
•Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not
exceed the maximum allowable towing
speed.
•Maximum distance with front wheels on
ground: 50 miles (80 km).
•While the vehicle is being towed, try to
keep the tow rope taut at all times.
•The vehicle should only be towed in the
forward direction.
CAUTION
Vehicles with AWD (All Wheel Drive) with the
front wheels off the ground should not be
towed at speeds above 50 mph (70 km/h) or
for distances longer than 30 miles (50 km).
CAUTION
•Please check with state and local
authorities before attempting this type
of towing, as vehicles being towed are
subject to regulations regarding maxi-
mum towing speed, length and type of
towing device, lighting, etc.
•If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not
attempt to start the vehicle by pushing
or pulling it as this will damage the
three-way catalytic converter(s). The
engine must be jump started using an
auxiliary battery (see page 114).
•If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to pull the vehicle up onto the flat
bed or to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/
All Wheel Drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equip-
ment.
•If wheel lift equipment must be used,
please use extreme caution to help avoid
damage to the vehicle. In this case, the
vehicle should be towed with the rear
wheels on the ground if at all possible.
•If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehi-
cle with the front wheels on the ground,please refer to the towing information on
page 281.
CAUTION
•Sling-type equipment applied at the
front will damage radiator and air con-
ditioning lines.
•It is equally important not to use sling-
type equipment at the rear or apply lift-
ing equipment inside the rear wheels;
serious damage to the rear axle may
result.
•If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be
used to secure the vehicle on the flat
bed. Consult the tow truck operator.

10 Index
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366
Driver alert............................................... 180
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 262
Driving in cold weather............................ 264
Driving through water..............................263
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ECC.................................................144, 145
Economical driving.................................. 262
Electric parking brake.............................. 122
Electronic Climate Control.......142, 144, 145
air distribution table............................ 146
Interior Air Quality System.................. 145
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 114
Emergency towing...........................281, 282
Emission inspection readiness................ 315
Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 354
starting................................................ 112
switching off....................................... 114
Engine compartment overview................317Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................149
Engine oil
checking............................................. 318
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
specifications...................................... 356
volumes.............................................. 357
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 273
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 314
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 345
placing correctly................................. 112
Fluid specifications.................................. 357
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 94
rear...................................................... 326
Four C (active chassis system)................151
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 186, 188
Front seats...........................................84, 86Fuel filler cap........................................... 269
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 268
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77
Fuel requirements............................ 266, 267
Fuel tank volume.....................................357
Fuses...............................334, 335, 338, 341
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 109
Gasoline requirements............................. 267
Gas tank volume...................................... 357
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 117
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 116, 117
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 294
Grocery bag holder.................................. 273
Gross vehicle weight...............................295