2015 VOLVO V60 towing

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Emergency towing
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.311
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 127 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 132 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.
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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.

08 Wheels and tires
Vehicle loading
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Loads
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design perform-ance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize your- self with the following terms for determiningyour vehicle's weight ratings, with or withouta trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-tion placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tankof fuel and all standard equipment. It doesnot include passengers, cargo, or optionalequipment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, includingcargo and optional equipment. When towing,trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargoweight.
NOTE
For trailer towing information, please refer to the section "Towing a trailer" on page307.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). Thesenumbers are shown on the Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label. The total load on each axlemust never exceed its maximum permissibleweight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-gers.
NOTE
•The location of the various labels in your vehicle can be found on page388.
• A table listing important weight limitsfor your vehicle can be found on page391.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-cle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be ridingin your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo-grams or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX"amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will befive 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,the amount of available cargo and lug-gage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of lug- gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-cle. That weight may not safely exceedthe available cargo and luggage loadcapacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual 1
to deter-
mine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of yourvehicle.
1 See page 307.

08 Wheels and tires
Temporary Spare
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Spare tire
A spare tire can be purchased for your vehi- cle as an accessory. Follow the instructionsincluded with the spare tire regarding use andstowing in the vehicle. See also page 336 foradditional information.

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.333
6. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest
12-volt socket in the vehicle.
NOTE
Be sure that none of the other 12-volt sockets is being used while the compres-sor is in operation.
7. Start the vehicle’s engine.
WARNING
The vehicle´s engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used toavoid battery drain. Therefore, be sure thevehicle is parked in a well ventilated place,or outdoors, before using the system.
8. Start the tire sealing system’s compres- sor by pressing the on/off switch to posi- tion I.
WARNING
• Never stand next to the tire being infla- ted when the compressor is in opera-tion.
• If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire,switch off the compressor immediately.
• If there is visible damage to the sidewallor the rim, the tire cannot be repaired.The vehicle should not be driven if thisoccurs. Contact a towing service orVolvo On Call Roadside Assistance ifapplicable.
NOTE
The air pressure gauge will temporarily show an increase in pressure to approxi-mately 88 psi (6 bar) while the sealingcompound is being pumped into the tire.The pressure should return to a normallevel after approximately 30 seconds.
9. Within seven minutes, inflate the tire to
between 22—44 psi (1.8—3.0 bar). Switch off the compressor briefly to get aclear reading from the pressure gauge.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for more than 10 minutes at a time to avoidoverheating.
WARNING
If the pressure remains below 22 psi (1.8 bar) after approximately sevenminutes, turn off the compressor. In thiscase, the hole is too large to be sealed andthe vehicle should not be driven.
10. Switch off the compressor and discon- nect the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket.
11. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation valve and reinstall the valve cap.
CAUTION
•After pumping the tires, always reinstall the valve cap to help avoid damage tothe valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
• Use plastic valve caps only. Metal capscould corrode and become difficult toremove.

08 Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.337
7. If there is a wheel in the bag, strap the
bag securely in place in the cargo area.
WARNING
•If there is a wheel in the bag, the bag must be securely restrained using itsstraps and the load anchoring eyelets inthe cargo area. Carefully follow theinstructions on page 336
• If the wheel with the punctured tire istoo big to fit in the bag, it should besecurely restrained in the cargo areausing suitable straps, a net for anchor-ing cargo, etc.
Changing a wheel1. Apply the parking brake and put the gear
selector in P.
2. Take out the jack*, lug wrench*, the tow- ing eyelet and the wheel cover removal tool* stowed under the floor of the cargoarea.
3. Remove the wheel cover (where applica- ble) using the removal tool or remove thewheel cover by hand.
4. Block the wheels that are on the ground with wooden blocks or large stones.
Lug wrench and towing eyelet
5. Screw the towing eyelet into the lug wrench as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
The towing eyelet must be screwed into the lug wrench as far as possible.
6. With the vehicle still on the ground, usethe lug wrench/towing eyelet to loosen the wheel nuts ½ – 1 turn by exertingdownward (counterclockwise) pressure.

11 Index
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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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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