2014 VOLVO S60 emergency towing

Contents
4* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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06 Infotainment
Introduction............................................. 226
Radio....................................................... 235
Media player........................................... 244
AUX/USB sockets................................... 249 Bluetooth ®
media ................................... 252
Bluetooth ®
hands-free connection ........ 254
Cell phone voice control*........................ 263
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Driving recommendations....................... 270
Refueling................................................. 274
Loading................................................... 279
Towing a trailer....................................... 282
Emergency towing.................................. 285
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08 Wheels and tires
General information ............................... 290
Tire inflation............................................. 293
Inflation pressure ................................... 296
Tire designations .................................... 298
Glossary of tire terminology ................... 300
Vehicle loading ....................................... 301
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................. 303
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires . 304
Temporary Spare ................................... 305
Tire Sealing System*............................... 306
Changing a wheel .................................. 312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 316

03 Your driving environment
Ignition modes
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Ignition modes
Ignition mode 0–The vehicle is unlocked.
Ignition mode I–With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot1
, press START/STOP
ENGINE briefly.
Ignition mode II–With the remote key fully pressed into the ignition slot 1
, press START/STOP
ENGINE for approximately 2 seconds.
Returning to mode 0To return to mode 0 from mode II or I, press
START/STOP ENGINE briefly.
Starting and stopping the engine
See page 118 for information on starting the engine and switching it off.
Emergency towing
See page 286 for important information about the remote key when the vehicle isbeing towed.
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Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

03 Your driving environment
Brakes
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The adaptive brake lights activate if: •The ABS system activates for more than approximately a half second
• In the event of sudden braking while thevehicle is moving at speeds aboveapproximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
When the vehicle has come to a stop, the brake lights and additional taillights remain onfor as long as the brake pedal is depressed oruntil 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 withthe engine switched off. If the power brakes are not working, consid- erably higher pressure will be required on thebrake pedal to compensate for the lack ofpower assistance. This can happen for exam-ple when towing your vehicle or if the engineis switched off when the vehicle is rolling. Thebrake pedal feels harder than usual.
Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking
Driving in rain and slush or passing throughan automatic car wash can cause water tocollect on the brake discs and pads. This willcause a delay in braking effect when the pedal is depressed. To avoid such a delaywhen the brakes are needed, depress thepedal occasionally when driving through rain,slush, etc. This will remove the water from thebrakes. Check that brake application feelsnormal. This should also be done after wash-ing or starting in very damp or cold weather.
Severe strain on the brake systemThe brakes will be subject to severe strainwhen driving in mountains or hilly areas, orwhen towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usuallyslower, which means that the cooling of thebrakes is less efficient than when driving onlevel roads. To reduce the strain on thebrakes, shift into a lower gear and let theengine help with the braking. Do not forgetthat if you are towing a trailer, the brakes willbe subjected to a greater than normal load.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps toimprove vehicle control (stopping and steer-ing) during severe braking conditions by limit-ing brake lockup. When the system "senses"impending lockup, braking pressure is auto-matically modulated in order to help preventlockup that could lead to a skid. The system performs a brief self-diagnostic test when the engine has been started anddriver releases the brake pedal. Another auto-matic test may be performed when the vehi-
cle first reaches a speed of approximately6 mph (10 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsateseveral times and a sound may be audiblefrom the ABS control module, which is nor-mal.
Cleaning the brake discsCoatings of dirt and water on the brake discsmay result in delayed brake function. Thisdelay is minimized by cleaning the brake lin-ings. Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet weather, prior to long-term parking, and afterthe vehicle has been washed. Do this bybraking gently for a short period while thevehicle is moving.
Emergency Brake AssistanceEBA is designed to provide full brake effectimmediately in the event of sudden, hardbraking. The system is activated by the speedwith which the brake pedal is depressed. When the EBA system is activated, the brake pedal will go down and pressure in the brakesystem immediately increases to the maxi-mum level. Maintain full pressure on thebrake pedal in order to utilize the systemcompletely. EBA is automatically deactivatedwhen the brake pedal is released.

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Driving recommendations..................................................................... 270 Refueling............................................................................................... 274Loading................................................................................................. 279Towing a trailer...................................................................................... 282
Emergency towing................................................................................ 285

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Emergency towing
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Towing eyelet
Location of the towing eyelet
Removing the front/rear covers
Attaching the towing eyeletThe towing eyelet is located under the floor of the trunk. This eyelet must bescrewed into the positions provided onthe right sides of either the front or rearbumper (see illustration).
There are two different types of covers over the openings for the towing eyeletand they have to be opened differently.
• If the cover has a notch, insert a coin, etc., into the notch and pry open theedge of the cover. Open the covercompletely and remove it.
• If the cover has a mark along one edgeor in a corner, press the mark whileprying out the opposite side/cornerusing a coin, etc. Open the cover andremove it.
Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand and then using the tire iron until it issecurely in place. After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet should be removed and returned to its stor-age location. Press the cover for the attachment point back into position.
WARNING
• When the vehicle is being towed, the ignition should be in mode
II (in mode
I , all of the vehicle's airbags are deac-
tivated). See page 87 for more infor-mation about ignition modes.
• Never remove the remote key from theignition slot when the vehicle is beingtowed. For vehicles with keyless drive,the remote key must remain inside thevehicle.
• The power brakes and power steeringwill not function when the engine is notrunning. Approximately 5 times morepressure will be required on the brakepedal and the steering wheel will beconsiderably harder to turn.
• The towing eyelets must not be usedfor pulling the vehicle out of a ditch orfor any similar purpose involvingsevere strain.

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Towing the vehicle
1. With the remote key fully pressed into theignition slot 1
, press START/STOP
ENGINE for approximately 2 seconds to
activate ignition mode II.
2. The remote key must remain in the igni- tion slot 2
for the entire time that the vehi-
cle is being towed.
3. Keep the tow rope taut when the towing vehicle slows down by applying light pressure on the brake pedal. This willhelp prevent jarring movements of thevehicle being towed.
4. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle being towed.CAUTION
General towing precautions:
• Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this typeof towing, as vehicles being towed aresubject to regulations regarding maxi-mum towing speed, length and type oftowing device, lighting, etc.
• If the vehicle's battery is dead, attachjumper cables (see page 121) to pro-vide current for releasing the electricparking brake and to move the gearselector from the
P position to N. If
this is not possible, see page 126 forinformation about manually overridingthe shiftlock system to move the gearselector from P to N.
• Maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h).Do not exceed the maximum allowabletowing speed.
• Maximum distance with front wheelson ground: 50 miles (80 km).
• The vehicle should only be towed inthe forward direction.
Having the vehicle towed by a tow truck
Call for professional help from an authorized towing company.Volvo recommends the useof flat bed equipment. The towing eyelet may be used to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed tow truck if:
• The angle of the tow truck’s ramp is not more than 12 degrees from a horizontalplane
• The vehicle’s wheels rotate freely and rollstraight ahead
WARNING
No person or object should be behind the tow truck while the vehicle is being pulledup onto the flatbed.
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Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
2 For vehicles with the the optional keyless dirive, the remote key must be in the vehicle.

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Emergency towing
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.287
CAUTION
• The vehicle should always be towed in the forward direction.
• Vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD)*that are being towed with the frontwheels off the ground should not betowed at a speed above approx.45 mph (70 km/h) and should not betowed farther than 30 miles (50 km).
• If the vehicle is being towed on a flatbed truck, the towing eyelet must notbe used to pull the vehicle up onto theflat bed or to secure the vehicle on theflat bed. Consult the tow truck opera-tor.

11 Index
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ECC................................................. 208, 210
Eco guide................................................. 127
Economical driving.................................. 270
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 95
Electric parking brake.............................. 132
Electronic Climate Control....... 206, 208, 210air distribution table............................ 211
Interior Air Quality System.................. 210
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 121
Emergency towing................................... 285
Emission inspection readiness................ 323Engine overheating........................................... 82
specifications...................................... 365
starting................................................ 118
switching off....................................... 121
Engine compartment overview................ 325
Engine Drag Control (EDC)...................... 138
Engine oil................................................. 366 checking............................................. 326
low pressure warning light.................... 81
volumes.............................................. 367 Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 120
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 279
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Federal Clean Air Act............................... 322 Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 306
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 355
placing correctly................................. 118
Fluid specifications.................................. 367
Fog lights................................................... 81 rear...................................................... 100
Four C (active chassis system)................ 219
Front airbags.............................................. 23 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 27, 28
Front park assist.............................. 178, 180
Front seats........................................... 88, 90
Fuel filler cap........................................... 277
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 276
Fuel level warning light.............................. 81 Fuel requirements............................ 274, 275
Fuel tank volume..................................... 367
Fuses....................... 343, 344, 347, 350, 351
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Garage door opener
HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System. 115
Gasoline requirements............................. 275
Gas tank volume...................................... 367
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 124
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 124
Generator warning light............................. 82
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 300
Grocery bag holder.................................. 280
Gross vehicle weight............................... 301
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Hazard warning flashers.......................... 101
HD digital radio........................................ 237