2013 VOLVO S60 snow chains

Contents
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06 Infotainment
Introduction............................................. 212
Radio....................................................... 222
Media player........................................... 231
AUX/USB sockets................................... 235
Bluetooth
Ÿ media ................................... 238
Bluetooth® hands-free connection ........ 240
Cell phone voice control......................... 248
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07 During your trip
Driving recommendations....................... 254
Refueling................................................. 257
Loading................................................... 262
Towing a trailer....................................... 265
Emergency towing.................................. 268
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08 Wheels and tires
General information ...............................274
Tire inflation............................................. 277
Inflation pressure ...................................279
Tire designations .................................... 280
Glossary of tire terminology ................... 282
Vehicle loading ....................................... 283
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................. 285
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires . 286
Temporary Spare ................................... 287
Tire Sealing System................................ 288
Changing a wheel ..................................294
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 298

03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
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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, for
example when driving with snow chains, or
driving in deep snow or loose sand.
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. Add oil if necessary.
If the oil level is normal and the light stays on
after restart, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
Parking brake applied
This symbol illuminates when the parking
brake is applied. This symbol flashes while thebrake is being applied and then glows steadily
when the parking brake has been set.
If the symbol continues to flash after the brake
has been set, this indicates that a fault has
been detected. See the message in the infor-
mation 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 22 for more information about the
airbag system.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol comes on for approximately 6 sec-
onds if the driver has not fastened his or her
seat belt.

04 Driver support
Stability system
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130* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
system (DSTC) consists of a number of func-
tions designed to help reduce wheel spin,
counteract 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 266 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.
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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 .............................................................................. 274
Tire inflation........................................................................................... 277
Inflation pressure ................................................................................. 279
Tire designations .................................................................................. 280
Glossary of tire terminology ................................................................. 282
Vehicle loading ..................................................................................... 283
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................................................... 285
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires ............................................... 286
Temporary Spare ................................................................................. 287
Tire Sealing System.............................................................................. 288
Changing a wheel ................................................................................ 294
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).............................................298

08 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

11 Index
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Seats, front..........................................86, 87
Sensus.....................................................186
Shiftlock....................................................... 9
override............................................... 120
Side door mirrors..................................... 105
Side impact airbags................................... 31
Sign information (RSI).............................. 133
SiriusXM
E satellite radio......................... 226
Snow chains............................................ 286
Snow tires................................................ 286
Spare tire................................................. 287
Speed-dependent steering...................... 205
Spin control............................................. 130
SRS............................................................ 22
Stability system...............................130, 131
Corner Traction Control (CTC)............130
Engine Drag Control (EDC).................130
indicator light........................................ 79
Starting the engine..................................113
remote start........................................ 115
with keyless drive...............................113
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 54Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 92
horn....................................................... 92
keypad.................................. 92, 189, 214
Stone chips, touching up......................... 335
Storage spaces........................................ 206
Studded tires........................................... 286
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 108
Sun shade................................................ 104
Supplemental restraint system.................. 22
warning light......................................... 80
Symbols, overview................................... 349
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Temporary spare tire............................... 287
Three-way catalytic converter................. 260
Tire designations.....................................280
Tire inflation pressure..............................279
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....298, 299
indicator light........................................ 79
Tires.........................................................274
age...................................................... 274
changing from summer to winter........ 275glossary of terms................................ 282
improving economy............................ 275
inflation pressure................................ 277
inflation pressure table.......................279
load ratings......................................... 278
rotation............................................... 274
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 300
snow...................................................286
spare................................................... 287
specifications...................................... 278
speed ratings...................................... 278
storing................................................. 276
studded............................................... 286
tire pressure monitoring system......... 298
tire sealing system.............................. 288
tread wear indicator............................ 275
uniform tire quality grading................. 285
Tire sealing system.................................. 288
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 48
Touching up paint.................................... 335
Towing a trailer................................265, 266
trailer hitch.......................................... 266
Towing the vehicle................................... 268
Traction control........................................ 130