2013 VOLVO S60 trip computer

05 Comfort and driving pleasure
Trip computer
05
204
seconds, Average speed and Average fuel
consumption are reset simultaneously.

07 During your trip
Driving recommendations
07
254
General information
Economical driving conserves natural
resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by
thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops
and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to
immediate traffic conditions.
Observe the following rules:
•Bring the engine to normal operating tem-
perature as soon as possible by driving
with a light foot on the accelerator pedal for
the first few minutes of operation. A cold
engine uses more fuel and is subject to
increased wear.
•Whenever possible, avoid using the vehicle
for driving short distances. This does not
allow the engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
•Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration
and hard braking.
•Use the transmission's Drive (D) position
as often as possible and avoid using kick-
down.
•Using the transmission's Sport mode1 may
increase fuel consumption somewhat. Use
the transmission's Drive (D) position as
often as possible. See page 119 for addi-
tional information about Sport mode.
•Do not exceed posted speed limits.
•Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra
load) in the vehicle.
•Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tire
pressure regularly (when tires are cold).
•Remove snow tires when threat of snow or
ice has ended.
•Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc,
increase air resistance and also fuel con-
sumption.
•At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-
tion will be lower with the air conditioning
on and the windows closed than with the
air conditioning off and the windows open.
•Using the onboard trip computer's fuel
consumption modes can help you learn
how to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage
are:
•Dirty air cleaner
•Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
•Dragging brakes
•Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and others
are checked at the standard maintenance
intervals.
WARNING
Driving with the trunk open: Driving with
the trunk open could lead to poisonous
exhaust gases entering the passenger com-
partment. If the trunk must be kept open for
any reason, proceed as follows:
•Close the windows
•Set the ventilation system control to air
flow to floor, windshield and side win-
dows and the blower control to its high-
est setting.
Weight distribution affects handlingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a
tendency to understeer, which means that the
steering wheel has to be turned more than
might seem appropriate for the curvature of a
bend. This ensures good stability and reduces
the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that
these properties can alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the trunk, the less the
tendency to understeer.
Handling, roadholdingVehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure
all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check
that the tires are inflated to the recommended
pressure according to the vehicle load. See the
"Tire pressure" section. Loads should be dis-
1Certain models only.

11 Index
11
361
Trailer towing...................................265, 266
trailer hitch.......................................... 266
Transmission
general description.....................118, 119
oil........................................................ 347
shiftlock override................................ 120
Tread wear indicator................................ 275
Trip computer.......................................... 203
Trip odometers.......................................... 82
Trips, long distance................................. 255
Trunk
changing bulbs................................... 316
driving with it open.............................254
opening manually................................. 67
Tunnel detection........................................ 96
Turn signals............................................... 98
indicator lights...................................... 79
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................285
Unlocking the vehicle..........................55, 65
Upholstery care....................................... 333
V
Valet locking.............................................. 60
Vanity mirror............................................ 208
changing bulbs................................... 317
Vehicle Event Data....................................... 9
Vehicle loading................................262, 283
roof loads............................................ 264
Vehicle maintenance................................ 304
performed by the owner.....................305
Vehicle weights........................................ 344
Voice control
cell phones......................................... 248
Volvo and the environment........................ 12
Volvo maintenance.................................. 304
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 352
Volvo programs.......................................352
Volvo Sensus........................................... 186
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 98
Warning lights.......................... 77, 78, 79, 80
Warning symbol......................................... 81Warning system, collision................157, 158
Warranties................................................ 304
Washer fluid..................................... 319, 347
Washers
headlight............................................. 102
windshield........................................... 101
Water, driving through............................. 255
Waxing..................................................... 333
Weights.................................................... 344
Wheels.....................................................274
changing..................................... 294, 295
storing................................................. 276
Whiplash Protection System..................... 34
Windows
power.................................................. 103
Windshield
rain sensor.......................................... 101
washers.............................................. 102
wipers/washers................................... 101
Windshield washer fluid................... 319, 347
Windshield wipers.................................... 318
service position................................... 318
Wiper blades
replacing............................................. 318