2015 VOLVO S60 shift

05 Comfort and driving pleasure
Active chassis system–Four C*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.237
Active chassis (Four C)
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Con- trolled Chassis Concept), regulates the cha-racteristics of the shock absorbers so that thevehicle's driving characteristics can beadjusted. There are three settings: Comfort,Sport and Advanced.
ComfortComfort mode offers a somewhat softer rideand the transmission shifts gears at lowerrpm. This mode is particularly suitable forlong-distance highway driving. The indicatorlight in the button will be on when this modeis selected.
SportIn this mode, the vehicle's body sway isreduced during cornering and steeringresponse is more immediate. The transmis-sion shifts up at higher rpm for sportier driv-ing. The indicator light in the button will be onto indicate that Sport mode has beenselected.
AdvancedIn this mode, body sway in curves is minimaland steering response is very direct. Gearshifting is done at high rpm in each gear fordynamic and active driving.
Operation
Chassis settings
Use the buttons in the center console to change setting. The setting in use when theengine is switched off is activated the nexttime the engine is started.
Adjustable steering force*
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver enhanced sensitivity.At low speed the vehicle is easy to steer inorder to facilitate parking, etc. Steering force can be changed under
MY
CAR
Car settingsSteering wheel
force
. Select Low, Medium or High. For a
description of the menu system, see page 215.
NOTE
This steering force level menu function cannot be accessed when the vehicle is inmotion.
NOTE
In certain situations, the power steering may become too warm and will have to betemporarily cooled down. While this ishappening, the power steering effect willbe reduced slightly and somewhat moreeffort may be required to turn the steeringwheel. If this occurs, a message will be displayed in the instrument panel.

06 Infotainment
Bluetooth® hands-free connection
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connected when the contact is saved. These contacts will be displayed regard-less of the cell phone that is connected. Ifa contact has been saved in the infotain- ment system, the
symbol will be
displayed next to it.
NOTE
Changes made from the infotainment sys- tem to a contact in the cell phone's phonebook will result in a new contact beingadded to the infotainment system's phonebook. However, this contact will not besaved in the cell phone's phone book. Theinfotainment system's display will showduplicate contacts with different icons. Please also note that if a speed dial num- ber is saved or if a contact's information isedited, this will result in a new contact inthe infotainment system's phone book.
The symbol must be displayed before
the phone book can be used and the hands- free function must be in phone mode. The infotainment system saves a copy of each paired cell phone's phone book. Thisphone book can be copied each time thephone is connected.
–Activate/deactivate this function in phone mode in
Phone menuPhone settings
Download phone book.
If the phone book contains information about someone who is trying to call you, this infor-mation will be shown in the display.
Contact shortcutsA quick way of searching the phone book forcontacts in normal view is to turn TUNE
clockwise to access the phone book and thencounter-clockwise to select a contact fromthe list. Press OK/MENU to call.
Each name in the phone book has a default phone number. If the
symbol is displayed
to the right of it, this indicates that there are additional phone numbers for this contact. Touse a phone number other than the default one, press the
button on the center
console control panel. Turn TUNE to select a
different phone number and press OK/MENU
to call. It is also possible to search for a contact by using the center console keypad to enter thefirst letter(s) of the contact's name (see alsothe following table "Buttons in the center con-sole" for each button's function). The list of contacts can also be accessed from normal view by pressing and holding thebutton on the center console keypad with the first letter of the contact's name. For exam-ple, pressing and holding button
6 would pro-
vide direct access to the section of the listwith contacts whose names begin with M.
Buttons in the center console
ButtonFunction
Space . , - ? @ : ; / ( ) 1
A B C Å Ä Æ À Ç 2
D E F È É 3
G H I Ì 4
J K L 5
M N O Ö Ø Ñ Ò 6
P Q R S ß 7
T U V Ü Ù 8
W X Y Z 9
Shift between upper and lower case

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Loading
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Introduction
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number ofpassengers, the amount of cargo, the weightof any accessories that may be installed, etc. To increase loading space, the rear seat backrests can be folded down, see page 93. When loading the trunk, keep the following in mind:
The trunk lid can be unlocked anpopped open slightly via the buttonlocated on the lighting panel, see
page 72.
• Load objects in the trunk against the backrest whenever possible.
• Unstable loads can be secured to theload anchoring eyelets with straps or weblashings to help keep them from shifting.
• Stop the engine and apply the parkingbrake when loading or unloading longobjects. The gear selector can beknocked out of position by long loads,which could set the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
• Stop the engine, put the gear selector in
P, and apply the parking brake
when loading or unloading longobjects.
• The vehicle's driving characteristicsmay change depending on the weightand distribution of the load.
• A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces aforce of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in ahead-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
• The rear seat should not be loaded toa level higher than 2 in. (5 cm) belowthe upper edge of the rear side win-dows. Objects placed higher than thislevel could impede the function of theVolvo Inflatable Curtain.
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The rear seat backrests can be folded down for additional loading space, see page 94.
Load anchoring eyelets
The load anchoring eyelets on both sides of the vehicle are used to fasten straps, etc., tohelp anchor items in the trunk.

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Loading
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298* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
WARNING
• Cover sharp edges on long loads to help prevent injury to occupants.Secure the load to help prevent shift-ing during sudden stops.
• Always secure large and heavy objectswith a seat belt or cargo retainingstraps.
• Always secure the load to help preventit from moving in the event of suddenstops.
• Switch off the engine, apply the park-ing brake and put the gear selector inP
when loading and unloading the
vehicle.
Grocery bag holder*
Grocery bag holder under the floor of the trunk
The grocery bag holder holds shopping bags in place.
1. Open the hatch in the floor of the trunk.
2. Secure the shopping bags with the strap.
Ski hatch
There is a hatch in the right section of the rear seat backrest that can be opened for trans-porting long objects.
Fold the right backrest forward.
Release the hatch in the rear seat back- rest by sliding the catch up while foldingthe hatch forward.
Return the backrest to the upright posi- tion with the hatch open.

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Towing a trailer
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NOTE
•When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brakebefore putting the gear selector in
P.
Always follow the trailer manufactur-er's recommendations for wheelchocking.
• When starting on a hill, put the gearselector in
D before releasing the park-
ing brake.
• If you use the manual (Geartronic) shiftpositions while towing a trailer, makesure the gear you select does not puttoo much strain on the engine (usingtoo high a gear).
• The drawbar assembly/trailer hitchmay be rated for trailers heavier thanthe vehicle is designed to tow. Pleaseadhere to Volvo's recommended trailerweights.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclinesof more than 15%.
Trailer cableAn adapter is required if the vehicle's trailer hitch has a 13-pin connector and the trailerhas 7 pins. Use an adapter cable approvedby Volvo. Make sure the cable does not dragon the ground.
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Trailer Stability Assist is a system designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailerwhen the vehicle and trailer have begun tosway and is part of the Dynamic Stability andTraction Control system (DSTC). See page148 for information on DSTC.
FunctionA vehicle towing a trailer may begin to swayfor various reasons. Normally this only occursat high speeds but, for example, if the traileris overloaded or if the load is unevenly dis-tributed in the trailer, there is risk of swayingat speeds between approximately 45-55 mph(70-90 km/h). Swaying may be caused by factors such as: •
The vehicle and trailer are hit by a sud- den, strong crosswind
• The vehicle and trailer are traveling on anuneven road surface or drive over a bump
• Sudden movements of the steering wheel
Facts about TSA
• TSA intervenes at speeds above approxi-mately 40 mph (60 km/h)
• The DSTC symbol (
) in the instru-
ment panel will flash when TSA is working
• If the driver switches off the DSTC sys- tem's Spin Control function, TSA will also be switched off (but will be on again thenext time the engine is started)
• TSA may not intervene when the vehicleand trailer begin to sway if the driver triesto compensate for the swaying motion bymoving the steering wheel rapidly
How TSA worksOnce swaying has begun, it can be very diffi- cult to stop, which makes it difficult to controlthe vehicle and trailer. The TSA system continuously monitors the vehicle's movements, particularly lateralmovement. If the system detects a tendencyto sway, the brakes are applied individuallyon the front wheels, which has a stabilizingeffect on the vehicle and trailer. This is oftenenough to enable the driver to regain controlof the vehicle. If this is not adequate to stop the swaying motion, the brakes are applied to all of thewheels on the vehicle and on the trailer if it isequipped with brakes, and engine power istemporarily reduced. As the swaying motionbegins to decrease and the vehicle-trailerhave once again become stable, TSA will nowstop regulating the brakes/engine power andthe driver regains control of the vehicle.

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Emergency towing
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.303
Having the vehicle towed by a tow truck
Call for professional help from an authorized towing company. Volvo recommends the useof flat bed equipment.
CAUTION
In certain conditions, the towing eyelet may be used to pull the vehicle onto aflatbed tow truck.
• The vehicle's position and ground clearance determine if it can be pulledup onto a flatbed tow truck using thetowing eyelet.
• If the angle of the tow truck’s ramp istoo steep or the ground clearanceunder the vehicle is insufficient, dam-age could occur by attempting to pullthe vehicle using the towing eyelet.
• If necessary, lift the vehicle using thetow truck’s lifting device.
WARNING
No person or object should be behind the tow truck while the vehicle is being pulledup onto the flatbed.
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).
Towing the vehicle
1. With the remote key fully pressed into the
ignition 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, seepage 123 to provide current for releas-ing the electric parking brake and tomove the gear selector from the
P
position to N. If this is not possible,
see page 128 for information aboutmanually overriding the shiftlock sys-tem to move the gear selector 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.
1
Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
2 For vehicles with the optional keyless drive, the remote key must be in the vehicle.

11 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 240
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 140
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system............................. 237
Active high beams..................................... 99Active yaw control................................... 148
Adaptive brake lights............................... 139
Adaptive cruise control.................... 155, 157 queue assist........................................ 160
Airbags disconnecting the front passenger’s
side................................................. 27, 28
front...................................................... 23
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Air conditioning........................................ 226
Air distribution.......................................... 222
Air distribution table................................. 229
Air vents................................................... 223 All Wheel Drive......................................... 128
Ambient temperature sensor..................... 85
Anti-freeze....................................... 290, 346Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 83
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 140
Approach lighting.............................. 59, 105Audio system AUX/USB sockets............................... 267 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 270
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 272
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 270
getting started.................................... 245
HD digital radio................................... 255
introduction......................................... 244
media player....................................... 262
overview.............................................. 244
radio functions.................................... 253SiriusXM ™ satellite radio.................... 257
sound settings.................................... 248
steering wheel keypad........................ 245
voice control....................................... 281
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 111
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39 Automatic transmission
Eco (driving function).......................... 132
Geartronic........................................... 126
general description..................... 125, 126
oil........................................................ 388
shiftlock override................................ 128
Axle weight.............................................. 317
B
Battery maintenance....................................... 358
remote key, replacing........................... 63
replacing..................................... 358, 359
specifications...................................... 388
warning symbols................................. 357
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 206
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 272
Booster cushions....................................... 48
Brake lights.............................................. 139Brake system ABS..................................................... 140
Brake pad inspection.......................... 139
checking fluid level............................. 346
emergency brake assistance.............. 140

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S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17Seat beltreminder................................................ 20
Seat belts Automatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 39
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 19
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 19
reminder warning light.......................... 84
securing child restraint systems 43,45, 48
unbuckling............................................ 19
use during pregnancy........................... 21
using..................................................... 18
Seats, front.......................................... 90, 91
Sensus..................................................... 212
Shiftlock....................................................... 9 override............................................... 128
Side door mirrors..................................... 110
Side impact airbags................................... 31
Sign information (RSI).............................. 151 SiriusXM
™ satellite radio......................... 257
Snow chains............................................ 320
Snow tires................................................ 320
Spare tire................................................. 321
Spin control............................................. 148
SRS............................................................ 22
Stability system............................... 148, 149 Corner Traction Control (CTC)............ 148
Engine Drag Control (EDC)................. 148
indicator light........................................ 83
Start/Stop (engine function)..................... 135
Starting the engine.................................. 120 remote start........................................ 122
with keyless drive............................... 120
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).................... 36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 58 Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 96
heated................................................... 97
horn....................................................... 96
keypad.................................. 96, 215, 245
Steering wheel paddles............................. 96
Stone chips, touching up......................... 375
Storage spaces........................................ 238 Studded tires........................................... 320
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 115
Sun shade........................................ 108, 109
Supplemental restraint system.................. 22
warning light......................................... 84
Symbols, overview................................... 390
T
Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 85
Temporary spare tire............................... 321
Three-way catalytic converter................. 295
Tire designations..................................... 314
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 332, 333 indicator light........................................ 83
Tires......................................................... 306 age...................................................... 306
changing from summer to winter........ 307
glossary of terms................................ 316
improving economy............................ 307
inflation pressure................................ 309
inflation pressure table....................... 312
load ratings......................................... 311