2014 VOLVO V60 load capacity

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11 Specifications
Type designations................................... 386
Dimensions............................................. 389
Weights................................................... 390
Towing capacity and towball load.......... 391
Engine specifications.............................. 393
Engine oil - adverse driving conditions... 395
Engine oil - grade and volume................ 396
Coolant - grade and volume................... 398
Transmission fluid - grade and volume... 399
Brake fluid - grade and volume............... 401
Power steering fluid - grade.................... 401
Washer fluid - quality and volume.......... 401
Fuel tank - volume.................................. 402
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions... 403
Tyres - approved tyre pressures............. 407
Electrical system..................................... 410
Starter battery - specification................. 411Type approval - remote control key sys-
tem.......................................................... 412
Type approval - tyre pressure monitoring 412
Type approval - radar system................. 413 Type approval - Bluetooth®
.................... 414
Licenses.................................................. 422
Symbols in the display............................ 425
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12 Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index.................................. 428
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190* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
If the car needs to be braked more heavily than cruise control capacity and the driverdoes not brake, then cruise control uses thewarning lamp and warning sound from theCollision warning system (p. 212) in order toalert the driver that immediate intervention isrequired.
NOTE
The warning lamp may be difficult to see in strong sunlight or when wearing sun-glasses.
WARNING
Cruise Control warns only of vehicles which the radar sensor has detected.Hence the warning may not be given, or itmay be given with a certain delay. Do notwait for a warning without braking when sorequired.
Steep roads and/or heavy loadBear in mind that the adaptive cruise control is primarily intended for use when driving onlevel road surfaces. It may have difficulty inkeeping the correct distance from the vehicleahead when driving on steep downhill slopes,with a heavy load or with a trailer - in whichcase, be extra attentive and ready to slowdown.
Related information
• Adaptive cruise control - ACC* (p. 188)
• Adaptive cruise control* - deactivate (p. 194)
• Adaptive cruise control* - overtakinganother vehicle (p. 194)
Adaptive cruise control* - overview
Operation of the adaptive cruise control and steering wheel keypad varies depending onwhether or not the car is equipped with speed limiter 8
.
Adaptive cruise control with Speed
limiter
Cruise control - On/Off.
Standby mode ceases and the stored speed is resumed.
Standby mode
Time interval - Increase/decrease.
Activate and adjust the speed.
Green marking at stored speed (WHITE = standby mode).
8 A Volvo dealer has updated information about what applies in each respective market.
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WARNING
The laser sensor also transmits laser light when City Safety™ is disabled manually.
Related information
•City Safety™ (p. 205)
• City Safety™ - limitations (p. 207)
• City Safety™ - function (p. 205)
• City Safety™ - laser sensor (p. 209)
• City Safety™ - symbols and messages (p. 211)
• MY CAR (p. 103)
City Safety™ - limitations
The sensor in City Safety™ is designed to detect cars and other large vehicles in front ofthe car irrespective of whether it is day ornight. However, the function has a number oflimitations. However, the sensor has limitations and has poorer functionality - or none at all - in e.g.heavy snowfall or rain, dense fog, duststorms or white-out situations. Mist, dirt, iceor snow on the windscreen may disrupt thefunction. Low-hanging objects, e.g. a flag/pennant for projecting load, or accessories such as auxili-ary lamps and bull bars that are higher thanthe bonnet limit the function. The laser beam from the sensor in City Safety™ measures how the light is reflected.The sensor cannot detect objects with lowreflection capacity. The rear sections of thevehicle generally reflect the light sufficientlythanks to the number plate and rear lightreflectors. On slippery road surfaces the braking dis- tance is extended, which may reduce thecapacity of City Safety™ to avoid a collision.In such situations the ABS and DSTC sys-tems will provide best possible braking forcewith maintained stability. When your own car is reversing, City Safety™ is temporarily deactivated. City Safety™ is not activated at low speeds -under 4 km/h, which is why the system doesnot intervene in situations where a vehicle infront is being approached very slowly, e.g.when parking. Driver commands are always prioritised, which is why City Safety™ does not intervenein situations where the driver is steering oraccelerating in a clear manner, even if a colli-sion is unavoidable. When City Safety™ has prevented a collision with a stationary object the car remains sta-tionary for a maximum of 1.5 seconds. If thecar is braked for a vehicle in front that is mov-ing, then speed is reduced to the same speedas that maintained by the vehicle in front. On a car with manual gearbox the engine stops when City Safety™ has stopped thecar, unless the driver manages to depress theclutch pedal beforehand.
NOTE
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Keep the windscreen surface in front of the laser sensor free from ice, snowand dirt (see the illustration for sensorlocation (p. 205)).
• Do not affix or mount anything on thewindscreen in front of the laser sensor
• Remove ice and snow from the bonnet- snow and ice must not exceed aheight of 5 cm.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.215
If large parts of the cyclist's body or bicycle are not visible to the function's camera thenthe system cannot detect a cyclist.
The function can only "see" cyclists from behind, who are travelling in the same direction.
• For the function to be able to detect a cyclist, he/she must be an adult and rid-ing a "senior bicycle".
• The bicycle must be equipped with a highly visible and approved 17
rearward-
facing red reflector, fitted at least 70 cm above the roadway.
• The function can only detect cyclistsdirectly from behind and who are travel-ling in the same direction - not at anangle from behind, not from the side.
• Cyclists travelling on the left or right-handedge of the car's imagined/extended sidelines may be detected late or not at all. •
The function's capacity to detect cyclistsat dusk and dawn is limited - just like thehuman eye.
• The function's capacity to detect cyclistsis deactivated when driving in darknessand tunnels - even when streetlights arelit.
• For optimum bicycle detection, the CitySafety™ function must be activated, CitySafety™ (p. 205).
WARNING
Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Cyclist Detection is a means of assistance. The function cannot detect: •all cyclists in all situations and does not see partially obscured cyclists, forexample.
• cyclists in clothing that obscures thecontours of the body or who areapproaching from the side.
• bicycles that have no rearward-facingred reflector.
• bicycles loaded with large objects.
The driver is always responsible that the vehicle is driven properly and with a safetydistance adapted to the speed.
Related information
• Collision warning system* - detection of pedestrians (p. 216)
• Collision warning system* (p. 212)
• Collision warning system* - function (p.213)
• Collision warning system* - operation (p.217)
• Collision warning system* - general limita-tions (p. 218)
• Collision warning system* - camera sen-sor limitations (p. 220)
• Collision warning system* - symbols andmessages (p. 222)
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The reflector must fulfil the recommendations and conditions of the traffic authority in the market in question.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.307
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Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is brand new. Wait until it has been drivenat least 1000 km.
• The brakes are loaded much more thanusual on long and steep downhill slopes.Downshift to a lower gear and adjust yourspeed.
• For safety reasons, the maximum permit-ted speed for the car when coupled witha trailer should not be exceeded. Followthe regulations in force for the permittedspeeds and weights.
• Maintain a low speed when driving with atrailer up long, steep ascents.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines ofmore than 12%.
Trailer cableAn adapter is required if the car's towing bracket has 13 pin electrics and the trailerhas 7 pin electrics. Use an adapter cableapproved by Volvo. Make sure the cable doesnot drag on the ground.
Direction indicators and brake lights on
the trailer
If any of the trailer's lamps for direction indi-cators are broken, then the combined instru-ment panel's symbol for direction indicatorsflashes faster than normal and the information display shows the text
Bulb fail - Ind. signal
trailer. If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light are broken then the
Bulb fail - Stop lamp
trailer text is shown.
Level control*The rear shock absorbers maintain a constant height irrespective of the car's load (up to themaximum permissible weight). When the caris stationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,which is normal.
Trailer weightsFor information on Volvo's permitted trailerweights, see Towing capacity and towballload (p. 391).
NOTE
The stated maximum permitted trailer weights are those permitted by Volvo.National vehicle regulations can furtherlimit trailer weights and speeds. Towbarscan be certified for higher towing weightsthan the car can actually tow.
WARNING
Follow the stated recommendations for trailer weights. Otherwise, the car andtrailer may be difficult to control in theevent of sudden movement and braking.
Related information
• Driving with a trailer - manual gearbox (p. 308)
• Driving with a trailer - automatic gearbox(p. 308)
• Towing bracket/Towbar (p. 309)
• Lamp replacement (p. 352)
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09 Wheels and tyres
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Tyres - direction of rotation
Tyres with a tread pattern which are designed to only turn in one direction have the directionof rotation marked with an arrow.
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The arrow shows the tyre's direction of rotation.The tyre must always rotate in the same direction throughout its lifespan. Tyres shouldonly be switched between front and rearpositions, never between left and right-handsides, or vice versa. If the tyres are fittedincorrectly, the car's braking characteristicsand capacity to force rain and slush out of theway are adversely affected. Tyres with thegreatest tread depth should always be fittedto the rear of the car (to decrease the risk ofskidding).
NOTE
Make sure that both pairs of wheels have the same type and dimension, and also thesame make.
Follow the recommended tyre pressures specified in the tyre pressure table (p. 407).
Related information
• Tyres - dimensions (p. 322)
• Tyres - speed ratings (p. 323)
• Tyres - load index (p. 323)
• Tyres - maintenance (p. 318)
• Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 320)
Tyres - maintenance
Amongst other things, the function of the tyres is to provide grip on the road surface,dampen vibration and protect the wheel fromwear.
Driving characteristicsTyres greatly affect the car's driving characte-ristics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyrepressure and speed rating are important forhow the car performs.
Tyre ageAll tyres older than 6 years old should bechecked by an expert even if they seemundamaged. Tyres age and decompose, evenif they are hardly ever or never used. Thefunction can therefore be affected. Thisapplies to all tyres that are stored for futureuse. Examples of external signs which indi-cate that the tyre is unsuitable for use arecracks or discoloration.
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New tyres
Tyres are perishable. After a few years they begin to harden at the same time as the fric-tion capacity/characteristics gradually deteri-orate. For this reason, aim to get as freshtyres as possible when you replace them.This is especially important with regard towinter tyres. The last four digits in thesequence mean the week and year of manu-facture. This is the tyre's DOT marking(Department of Transportation), and this isstated with four digits, for example 1510. Thetyre in the figure was manufactured in week15 of 2010.
Summer and winter tyresWhen summer and winter wheels arechanged the wheels should be marked withwhich side of the car they were mounted on,for example L for left and R for right.
Wear and maintenanceCorrect tyre pressure (p. 328) results in moreeven wear. Driving style, tyre pressure, cli-mate and road condition affect how quicklyyour tyres age and wear. To avoid differencesin tread depth and to prevent wear patternsarising, the front and rear wheels can beswitched with each other. A suitable distancefor the first change is approx. 5000 km andthen at 10000 km intervals. Volvo recom-mends that you contact an authorised Volvoworkshop for checking if you are uncertainabout tread depth. If significant differences inwear (> 1 mm difference in tread depth)between tyres have already occurred, theleast worn tyres must always be placed onthe rear. Understeer is normally easier to cor-rect than oversteer, and leads to the car con-tinuing forwards in a straight line rather thanhaving the rear end skidding to one side,resulting in possible complete loss of controlover the car. This is why it is important for therear wheels never to lose grip before the frontwheels. Wheels should be stored lying down or hang- ing up - and not standing up.
WARNING
A damaged tyre may lead to loss of control over the car.
Related information
• Tyres - dimensions (p. 322)
• Tyres - speed ratings (p. 323)
• Tyres - load index (p. 323)
• Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 318)
• Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 320)
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WARNING
19-inch wheels must never be used on
cars that are not equipped with the R-
Design or Sport chassis options. The use of 19-inch wheels on cars with standard
chassis constitutes a safety risk, with a
risk of vehicle damage, and it impairs thecar's driving characteristics.
Related information
• Tyres - speed ratings (p. 323)
• Tyres - load index (p. 323)
• Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 318)
• Tyres - maintenance (p. 318)
• Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 407)
• Wheel and wheel rim dimensions (p. 322)
Tyres - load index
Load index indicates a tyre's ability to carry a certain load. Each tyre has a certain capacity to carry a load, a load index (LI). The car's weight deter-mines the load capacity required of the tyres.Minimum permissible index is indicated in theload index table.
Related information
•Tyres - dimensions (p. 322)
• Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 407)
• Tyres - speed ratings (p. 323)
• Tyres - maintenance (p. 318)
Tyres - speed ratings
Each tyre can withstand a certain maximum speed and therefore belongs to a particularspeed rating (SS - Speed Symbol). Tyre speed class must at least correspond with the car's top speed. Minimum speed rat-ing is indicated in the speed rating tablebelow. The only exception to these regula- tions is the winter tyre (p. 321) 1
, where a
lower speed rating may be used. If such a tyre is chosen, the car must not be drivenfaster than the speed rating of the tyre (forexample, class Q can be driven at a maxi-mum of 160 km/h). Traffic regulations deter-mine how fast a car can be driven, not thespeed rating of the tyres.
NOTE
The maximum permitted speed is speci- fied in the table.
Q160 km/h (used only on winter tyres)
T190 km/h
H210 km/h
V240 km/h
1 Both metal-studded and studless tyres.
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