2015 VOLVO V60 traction control

07 During your trip
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.
Detachable trailer hitch (accessory) 1
A
C
EDBG010496
Ball holder
Locking bolt
Cotter pin
Hitch assembly
Safety wire attachment
Installing the ball holder1. If necessary, remove the cotter pin from
the locking bolt and slide the locking bolt out of the hitch assembly.
2. Slide the ball holder into the hitch assem- bly. 3. Align the hole in the ball holder with the
one in the hitch assembly.
4. Slide the locking bolt through the hitch assembly/ball holder.
5. Insert the cotter pin in the hole at the end of the locking bolt.
Removing the ball holder1. Remove the cotter pin from the lockingbolt and slide the locking bolt out of theball holder/hitch assembly.
2. Pull the ball holder out of the hitch assembly.
NOTE
A cover for the hitch assembly is also included in the kit.
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 page152 for information on DSTC.
1Check with your retailer for availability of the Volvo accessory trailer hitch

08 Wheels and tires
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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Quality grading information
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETYREQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESEGRADES Quality grades can be found, where appli- cable, on the tire sidewall between thetread shoulder and maximum sectionwidth. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEARThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tes-ted under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and one half(1 1/2) times as well on the governmentcourse as a tire graded 100. The relative per-formance of tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, and manydepart significantly from the norm due to var-iation in driving habits, maintenance practicesand differences in road characteristics andclimate.
TRACTIONThe traction grades, from highest to lowest,are AA, A, B, and C, as measured under con-trolled conditions on specified governmenttest surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tiremarked C may have poor traction perform-ance. The traction grade assigned to this tireis based on braking (straight-ahead) tractiontests and is not a measure of cornering (turn-ing) traction.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) tractiontests and is not a measure of cornering(turning) traction.
TEMPERATUREThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance tothe generation of heat and its ability to dissi-pate heat when tested under controlled con-ditions on a specified indoor laboratory testwheel. Sustained high temperature can causethe material of the tire to degenerate andreduce tire life, and excessive temperaturecan lead to sudden tire failure. The grade Ccorresponds to a minimum level of perform-ance that all passenger vehicle tires mustmeet under the Federal Motor Safety Stand-ard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higherlevels of performance on the laboratory testwheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly infla-ted and not overloaded. Excessive speed,under-inflation, or excessive loading, eitherseparately or in combination, can causeheat buildup and tire failure.

11 Index
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emergency brake assistance.............. 144
fluid..................................................... 394
general information............................. 143
Bulbs cargo area lighting.............................. 360
headlights........................... 356, 357, 358
introduction......................................... 356
license plate lights.............................. 360
specifications...................................... 361
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 202
Capacity weight....................................... 325Cargo areachanging bulbs................................... 360
steel grid............................................. 304
Cargo area cover..................................... 304
Cargo area net......................................... 305
Catalytic converter................................... 299
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 276
Cell phone voice control.......................... 285
Central locking system, introduction......... 58
Chains...................................................... 328 Check Engine warning light....................... 84Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 40
Child restraint systems.............................. 41 booster cushions.................................. 48
convertible seats.................................. 45
infant seats........................................... 43
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 49
top tether anchors................................ 51
Child safety................................................ 38 booster cushions.................................. 48
child restraint systems.......................... 41
convertible seats.................................. 45
infant seats........................................... 43
Child safety locks...................................... 55
City safety................................................ 173
Climate system........................................ 231 air distribution............................. 226, 233
air vents.............................................. 227
Interior Air Quality System.................. 226
introduction......................................... 225
passenger compartment filter............ 225
refrigerant........................................... 225
Clock, setting............................................. 88
Cold weather driving................................ 294
Collision warning system................. 179, 180 Compass in rearview mirror..................... 117
Conserving electrical current................... 294
Controls, center console.......................... 249
Convertible seats....................................... 45
Coolant............................................ 354, 394
Cooling system, general information....... 293
Corner traction control............................. 152
Courtesy lighting...................................... 107
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control.................................. 157, 158
adaptive.............................................. 159
Curb weight............................................. 325
Current, conserving................................. 294
Cyclist detection...................................... 179
D
Daytime running lights............................. 101
Defroster.................................................. 231
Detachable key blade.......................... 64, 67Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 27, 28

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Distance Alert.......................................... 170Dome lighting........................................... 107
Door mirrors............................................. 114
Driver alert............................................... 189 Lane Departure Warning..................... 191
Lane Keeping Aid............................... 194
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 292
Driving in cold weather............................ 294
Driving through water.............................. 293
E
ECC................................................. 230, 232
Eco (driving function)............................... 136
Eco coast................................................. 136
Eco guide................................................. 134
Economical driving.................................. 292
Electrically heated steering wheel........... 100
Electric parking brake.............................. 146
Electronic Climate Control....... 228, 230, 232 air distribution table............................ 233
Interior Air Quality System.................. 232 Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 127
Emergency towing................................... 310
Emission inspection readiness................ 348Engine
overheating........................................... 86
specifications...................................... 392
Start/Stop........................................... 139
starting................................................ 124
switching off....................................... 127
Engine compartment overview................ 350
Engine Drag Control (EDC)...................... 152
Engine oil................................................. 393 checking............................................. 352
low pressure warning light.................... 85
volumes.............................................. 394
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 126
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 301
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 346 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 330
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 383
placing correctly................................. 124
Fluid specifications.................................. 394
Fog lights................................................... 85 rear...................................................... 105
Four C (active chassis system)................ 241
Front airbags.............................................. 23 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 27, 28
Front park assist.............................. 198, 200
Front seats........................................... 92, 94
Fuel filler cap........................................... 299
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 298
Fuel level warning light.............................. 85
Fuel requirements............................ 296, 297
Fuel tank volume..................................... 394
Fuses............................... 369, 370, 374, 377

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Remote controlprivate locking...................................... 67
Remote key................................................ 58 approach lighting.................................. 61
immobilizer........................................... 60
key blade.................................. 58, 64, 67
locking the vehicle................................ 61
Personal Car Communicator.......... 61, 63
replacing the battery............................. 65
unlocking the vehicle............................ 61
Remote key/PCC common functions................................ 61
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 400
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 155
Roof loads............................................... 302
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17Seat belt reminder................................................ 20 Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 39
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 19
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 19
reminder warning light.......................... 86
securing child restraint systems 43,45, 48
unbuckling............................................ 19
use during pregnancy........................... 21
using..................................................... 18
Seats, front.......................................... 92, 93
Sensus..................................................... 216
Shiftlock....................................................... 9 override............................................... 132
Side door mirrors..................................... 114
Side impact airbags................................... 31
Sign information (RSI).............................. 155SiriusXM ™ satellite radio......................... 261
Snow chains............................................ 328
Snow tires................................................ 328
Spare tire................................................. 329
Spin control............................................. 152 SRS............................................................ 22
Stability system............................... 152, 153
Corner Traction Control (CTC)............ 152
Engine Drag Control (EDC)................. 152
indicator light........................................ 85
Start/Stop (engine function)..................... 139
Starting the engine.................................. 124 remote start........................................ 126
with keyless drive............................... 124
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode).................... 36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 60
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 304Steering wheel adjusting............................................... 99
heated................................................. 100
horn....................................................... 99
keypad.................................. 99, 219, 249
Steering wheel paddles............................. 99
Stone chips, touching up......................... 383
Storage spaces........................................ 242
Studded tires........................................... 328
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 119
Sun shade................................................ 112

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Supplemental restraint system.................. 22
warning light......................................... 86
Symbols, overview................................... 397
T
Tailgate driving with it open............................. 292
locking/unlocking.................................. 73
opening manually................................. 74
wiper/washer...................................... 110
Tailgate wipers......................................... 363 Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 87
Temporary spare tire............................... 329
Three-way catalytic converter................. 299
Tire designations..................................... 322
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 320
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 340, 341 indicator light........................................ 85
Tires......................................................... 314 age...................................................... 314
changing from summer to winter........ 315
glossary of terms................................ 324
improving economy............................ 315 inflation pressure................................ 317
inflation pressure table....................... 320
load ratings......................................... 319
rotation............................................... 314
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 342
snow................................................... 328
spare................................................... 329
specifications...................................... 318
speed ratings...................................... 318
storing................................................. 316
studded............................................... 328
tire pressure monitoring system......... 340
tire sealing system.............................. 330
tread wear indicator............................ 315
uniform tire quality grading................. 327
Tire sealing system.................................. 330 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 51
Touching up paint.................................... 383
Towing a trailer................................ 307, 308 trailer hitch.......................................... 308
Towing the vehicle................................... 310
Traction control........................................ 152
Trailer towing................................... 307, 308 trailer hitch.......................................... 308 Transmission
general description..................... 129, 130
Hill Start Assist................................... 129
oil........................................................ 394
shiftlock override................................ 132
Tread wear indicator................................ 315
Trip computer.......................................... 234
Trip odometers.......................................... 88
Trips, long distance................................. 294
Tunnel detection...................................... 104
Turn signals............................................. 106 changing bulbs................................... 359
indicator lights...................................... 85
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 52
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 327
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 73
Unlocking the vehicle.......................... 61, 71
Upholstery care....................................... 381