2015 VOLVO XC60 towing
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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 page299.
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 page380.
• A table listing important weight limitsfor your vehicle can be found on page383.
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 299.
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Tire Sealing System*
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324* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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.
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Changing a wheel
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.327
Removing a wheel
Location of jack*, towing eyelet 1
and tools*
Spare wheelThe spare wheel is only intended for tempo- rary use. Replace it with a normal wheel assoon as possible. The car's handling may bealtered by the use of the spare wheel. Thecorrect tire pressure for the spare wheel isstated in the tire pressure table on page 312and in the tire inflation placard on the driver'sside door jamb at the rear of the driver's dooropening.
WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the “Temporary Spare” tire other than as atemporary replacement for a puncturedtire. It must be replaced as soon as possi-ble by a standard tire. Road holding andhandling may be affected with the “Tem-porary Spare” in use.
CAUTION
The vehicle must never be driven with more than one temporary spare wheel.
The spare wheel is located in the spare wheel well with the rim side down. There are twofoam blocks, one under the spare wheel andone over/inside. The upper one contains alltools. The same bolt runs through to secure the spare wheel and the foam blocks.
Taking out the spare wheel1. Open the floor hatch.
2. Undo the retaining bolt.
3. Lift out the foam block.
4. Lift out the spare wheel. The other two blocks can remain in the spare wheel well.
After useThe foam block and spare wheel must be replaced in the reverse order. Note the arrowon the upper foam block. It should point for-ward.
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 removaltool* 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.
1The towing eyelet may be partially concealed under the rear edge of the cargo area. See the illustration on page 302 for its location.
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Lug wrench and towing eyelet5. 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.
Jack attachment points
7. There are two jack attachment points on each side of the vehicle. Position the jack correctly in the attachment (see the illus-tration) and crank while simultaneouslyguiding the base of the jack to theground. The base of the jack must be flaton a level, firm, non-slippery surface.Before raising the vehicle, check that thejack is still correctly positioned in theattachment.
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11 Index
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Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27Distance Alert.......................................... 168
Dome lighting................................... 104, 105
Door mirrors............................................. 112
Driver alert............................................... 187 Lane Departure Warning..................... 189
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 282
Driving in cold weather............................ 284
Driving through water.............................. 283
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ECC................................................. 220, 222
Eco (driving function)............................... 135
Eco coast................................................. 135
Eco guide................................................. 133
Economical driving.................................. 282
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 98
Electric parking brake.............................. 145 Electronic Climate Control....... 218, 220, 222
air distribution table............................ 223
Interior Air Quality System.................. 222
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 126
Emergency towing................................... 302
Emission inspection readiness................ 340Engine overheating........................................... 84
specifications...................................... 384
Start/Stop........................................... 138
starting................................................ 123
switching off....................................... 126
Engine compartment overview................ 342
Engine Drag Control (EDC)...................... 150
Engine oil................................................. 385 checking............................................. 344
low pressure warning light.................... 83
volumes.............................................. 386
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 125
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 293
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Federal Clean Air Act............................... 338 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 321
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 376
placing correctly................................. 123
Fluid specifications.................................. 386
Fog lights................................................... 83 rear.............................................. 103, 351
Four C (active chassis system)................ 231
Front airbags.............................................. 22 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 192, 194
Front seats........................................... 90, 92 electric lumbar support......................... 90
Fuel filler cap........................................... 289
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 288
Fuel level warning light.............................. 83
Fuel requirements............................ 286, 287
Fuel tank volume..................................... 386
Fuses............................... 362, 363, 367, 370
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Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 84
Symbols, overview................................... 389
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Tailgate driving with it open............................. 282
locking/unlocking.................................. 71
opening manually................................. 72
power operated.................................. 291
wiper/washer...................................... 108
Tailgate wipers......................................... 356
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 352Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 85
Temporary spare tire............................... 320
Three-way catalytic converter................. 289
Tire designations..................................... 313
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 331, 332 indicator light........................................ 83
Tires......................................................... 306 age...................................................... 306
changing from summer to winter........ 307 glossary of terms................................ 315
improving economy............................ 307
inflation pressure................................ 309
inflation pressure table....................... 312
load ratings......................................... 311
rotation............................................... 306
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 333
snow................................................... 319
spare................................................... 320
specifications...................................... 310
speed ratings...................................... 310
storing................................................. 308
studded............................................... 319
tire pressure monitoring system......... 331
tire sealing system.............................. 321
tread wear indicator............................ 307
uniform tire quality grading................. 318
Tire sealing system.................................. 321 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 51
Touching up paint.................................... 376
Towing a trailer................................ 299, 300 trailer hitch.......................................... 300
Towing the vehicle................................... 302
Traction control........................................ 150 Trailer towing................................... 299, 300
trailer hitch.......................................... 300
Transmission general description..................... 128, 129
Hill Start Assist................................... 128
oil........................................................ 386
shiftlock override................................ 131
Tread wear indicator................................ 307
Trip computer.......................................... 224
Trip odometers.......................................... 86
Trips, long distance................................. 284
Tunnel detection...................................... 102
Turn signals............................................. 104 changing bulbs................................... 351
indicator lights...................................... 83
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 52
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 318
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 71
Unlocking the vehicle.......................... 61, 70
Upholstery care....................................... 375