2017 VOLVO S60 inflation pressure

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WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires – general information292
Tires – storage and age 293
Tires – tread wear indicator 294
Tires – tire economy 294
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation 295
Changing a wheel – removing wheel 295
Changing a wheel – spare wheel 298
Changing a wheel – accessing the spare wheel 299
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel 299
Tire inflation – general information 300
Tire inflation – checking pressure 301
Tire specifications 302
Loading specifications 304
Loading specifications – load limit 304
Tire specifications – terminology 305
Tire specifications – Uniform TireQuality Grading 306
Snow chains 307
Snow tires/studded tires 308
Tire pressure monitoring - overview 308
Tire Monitor - introduction 309
Calibrating Tire Monitor 310
Tire Monitor status information 311
Tire Monitor – messages 311

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – general information312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – changing wheels 313
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – recalibrating 314
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – activating/deactivating 314
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – messages 315
Tire sealing system * – general infor-
mation 316
Tire sealing system * – overview
317
Tire sealing system * – sealing a hole
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Tire sealing system – checking infla-tion pressure 321
Tire sealing system * – inflating tires
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Tire sealing system * – sealing com-
pound container 322
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Maintenance – introduction
324
Maintenance – owner maintenance 325
Maintenance – hoisting 326
Onboard Diagnostic System 327
Booking service and repairs 327
Maintenance – opening/closing hood 329
Engine compartment – overview 330
Engine compartment – engine oil 331
Engine compartment – coolant 333
Engine compartment – brake fluid 334
Engine compartment – power steer- ing fluid 335
Bulbs – introduction 336
Bulbs – headlight housing 337
Bulbs – cover 338
Bulbs – low beam, Halogen 339
Bulbs – high beam, Halogen 339
Bulbs – extra high beam 340
Bulbs – front turn signals 340
Bulbs – location of taillight bulbs 341
Bulbs – taillight housing 342
Bulbs – license plate lighting 342
Bulbs – trunk lighting 343
Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting 343
Bulbs – specifications 343

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Wiper blades – service position344
Wiper blades – windshield 345
Engine compartment – washer fluid 346
Battery – symbols 346
Battery – handling 347
Battery – maintenance 348
Battery – changing 349
Fuses – introduction 351
Fuses – engine compartment 352
Fuses – glove compartment 355
Fuses – cargo area/trunk 358
Fuses – engine compartment cold zone (Start/Stop only) 359
Washing the car 361
Automatic car wash 362
Polishing and waxing 363
Cleaning the interior 363
Touching up paintwork 365
SPECIFICATIONS
Label information368
Dimensions 371
Weights 373
Engine specifications 375
Oil specifications 376
Oil volume 377
Coolant – specification and volume 378
Transmission oil – specification and volumes 378
Brake fluid – specification and volume 378
Power steering – specification 379
Fuel tank volume – specification andvolume 379
Tire inflation – pressure table 380
Air conditioning – specification andvolume 381
Battery specifications 382
Symbols – general information 383
Warning symbols 383
Indicator symbols 384
Information symbols 385
Information symbols – ceiling console 386
Information symbols – center console 386
INDEX
Index 387

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Some of the above mentioned items and others are checked at the standard maintenance inter-vals.
WARNING
Driving with the trunk open:
Driving with the
trunk open could lead to poisonous exhaust gases entering the passenger compartment. Ifthe trunk must be kept open for any reason,proceed as follows:
• Close the windows
• Set the ventilation system control to airflow to floor, windshield and side windowsand the blower control to its highest set-ting.
Handling and roadholdingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means that thesteering wheel has to be turned more than mightseem appropriate for the curvature of a bend.This ensures good stability and reduces the riskof rear wheel skid. Remember that these proper-ties can alter with the vehicle load. The heavierthe load in the trunk, the less the tendency toundersteer. • Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pres- sure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,check that the tires are inflated to the rec-ommended pressure according to the vehicleload. Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axleloads are not exceeded.
• At the specified curb weight your vehicle hasa tendency to understeer, which means thatthe steering wheel has to be turned morethan might seem appropriate for the curva-ture of a bend. This ensures good stabilityand reduces the risk of rear wheel skid.Remember that these properties can alterwith the vehicle load. The heavier the load inthe trunk, the less the tendency to under-steer.
Related information
•Climate – general information (p. 120)
Towing a trailer When towing a trailer, always observe the legal requirements of the state/province.
NOTE
For the maximum trailer and tongue weights recommended by Volvo, see Weights (p. 373)
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All Volvo models are equipped with energy- absorbing shock-mounted bumpers. Trailerhitch installation should not interfere with theproper operation of this bumper system.
Trailer towing does not normally present any par-ticular problems, but take into consideration:
• Increase tire pressure to recommended fullpressure, see the tire inflation decal on thedriver's door opening.
• When your vehicle is new, avoid towing heavytrailers during the first 620 miles (1,000 km).
• Maximum speed when towing a trailer:50 mph (80 km/h).
• Engine and transmission are subject toincreased loads. Therefore, engine coolanttemperature should be closely watched whendriving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use alower gear and turn off the air conditioner ifthe temperature gauge needle enters the redrange.

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Tires – tread wear indicator The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread.
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The letters TWI are printed on the side of the tire.
When approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) is left on the tread, these strips become visible and indi-cate that the tire should be replaced. Tires withless than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread offer very poortraction. When replacing worn tires, it is recommended that the tire be identical in type (radial) and sizeas the one being replaced. Using a tire of thesame make (manufacturer) will prevent alterationof the driving characteristics of the vehicle.
Related information
• Tire specifications (p. 302)
• Changing a wheel – direction of rotation(p. 295) •
Tires – storage and age (p. 293)
Tires – tire economy
A smooth driving style and correct inflation pres- sure can help prolong the tires' service life.
• Maintain correct tire pressure. The tire infla- tion table, see the tire inflation decal on thedriver's door opening.
• Avoid fast starts, hard braking and tirescreeching.
• Tire wear increases with speed.
• Correct front wheel alignment is very impor-tant.
• Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy anddriving comfort.
• Tires must maintain the same direction ofrotation throughout their lifetime.
• When replacing tires, the tires with the mosttread should be mounted on the rear wheelsto reduce the chance of oversteer duringhard braking.
• Hitting curbs or potholes can damage thetires and/or wheels permanently.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Changing a wheel – spare wheel Wheel changes should always be carried out correctly.
Spare tireA spare tire can be purchased for your vehicle as an accessory. Follow the instructions includedwith the spare tire regarding use and stowing inthe vehicle. See also Changing a wheel – remov-ing wheel (p. 295) for additional information.
Spare wheelThe following instructions only apply if you have purchased a temporary spare wheel * for your
vehicle. If there is no temporary spare wheel in your vehi- cle, please see Tire sealing system * – general
information (p. 316) for instructions on using the tire sealing system. The accessory temporary spare wheel is provided in a bag that must be securely strapped in placein the trunk while the vehicle is being driven. The spare wheel is only intended for temporary use. Replace it with a normal wheel as soon aspossible. The vehicle's handling may be alteredby the use of the spare wheel. The correct tirepressure is stated in the tire pressure table, seethe tire inflation decal on the driver's door open-ing.Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag in toward the rear seat. Secure the stitched straphooks in the loading eyelets. Secure the longstrap in one of the loading eyelets, wrap the straparound the spare wheel and through the lowerhandle. Secure the short strap on the long strap.Secure in the other loading eyelet and tighten.
WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the “Temporary Spare” tire other than as a tempo-rary replacement for a punctured tire. It mustbe replaced as soon as possible by a stand-ard tire. Road holding and handling may beaffected with the “Temporary Spare” in use.
CAUTION
The vehicle must never be driven with more than one temporary spare wheel.
Related information
• Changing a wheel – installing a wheel (p. 299)
• Changing a wheel – removing wheel (p. 295)

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3005. Press the plastic covers onto the wheel nuts
and Install the wheel cover (where applica- ble). The opening in the wheel cover for thetire's inflation valve must be positioned overthe valve.
Related information
• Changing a wheel – spare wheel (p. 298)
• Changing a wheel – removing wheel (p. 295)
Tire inflation – general information
Check tire inflation pressure regularly.
Inflation placard
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Tire inflation placard
Tire inflationSee the tire inflation decal on the driver's door opening. This decal indicates the designation ofthe factory-mounted tires on your vehicle, as wellas load limits and inflation pressure.
NOTE
• The placards shown indicate inflation pressure for the tires installed on thevehicle at the factory only.
• A certain amount of air seepage from thetires occurs naturally and tire pressurefluctuates with seasonal changes in tem-perature. Always check tire pressure reg-ularly.
•Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare 2
, at least once
a month and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressuregauge, as automatic service station gaugesmay be inaccurate.
• Use the recommended cold inflation pres-sure for optimum tire performance and wear.
• Under-inflation or over-inflation may causeuneven treadwear patterns.
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WARNING
•Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failure and may result insevere tire cracking, tread separation, or"blow-out," with unexpected loss of vehi-cle control and increased risk of injury.
• Under-inflated tires reduce the load car-rying capacity of your vehicle.
When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. A 10-degreetemperature drop causes a corresponding dropof 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check yourtire pressures frequently and adjust them to theproper pressure, which can be found on the vehi-cle's tire information placard or certification label.
Related information
• Tire specifications (p. 302)
• Tires – storage and age (p. 293)
• Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 294)
Tire inflation – checking pressure
Inflation pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
Cold tires
The tires are considered to be cold when they have the same temperature as the sur-rounding (ambient) air. This temperature is normally reached after the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours. After driving a distance of approximately 1 mile (1.6 km), the tires are considered to be hot. If youhave to drive farther than this distance to pumpyour tire(s), check and record the tire pressurefirst and add the appropriate air pressure whenyou get to the pump. If checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. The tiresare hot from driving and it is normal for pressuresto increase above recommended cold pressures.A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflationpressure could be significantly under-inflated.
To check inflation pressure:
1. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve.
2. Add air to reach the recommended air pres- sure. 3. Replace the valve cap.
CAUTION
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After inflating the tires, always reinstall the valve cap to help avoid damage to thevalve from dirt, gravel, etc.
• Use plastic valve caps only. Metal capscould corrode and become difficult toremove.
4. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there
are no nails or other objects embedded that could puncture the tire and cause an air leak.
5. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregulari-ties.
6. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare 3
.
NOTE
• If you overfill the tire, release air by push- ing on the metal stem in the center of thevalve. Then recheck the pressure withyour tire gauge.
• Some spare tires (available as an acces-sory) require higher inflation pressurethan the other tires. Consult the tire infla-
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tion pressure table or see the inflation pressure placard.
Related information
•Tire specifications (p. 302)
• Tires – storage and age (p. 293)
• Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 294)
Tire specifications
The following information can be found on a tire's sidewall.
Tire ratings
Speed ratings
The speed ratings in the table translate as follow:
Speed ratings
M81 mph (130 km/h)
Q100 mph (160 km/h)
T118 mph (190 km/h)
H130 mph (210 km/h)
V149 mph (240 km/h)
W168 mph (270 km/h)
Y186 mph (300 km/h)
Information on the sidewall
Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on the sidewall ofall tires (see the illustration). The following information is listed on the tire sidewall: The tire designation:
NOTE
Please be aware that the following tire desig- nation is an example only and that this par-
ticular tire may not be available on your vehi- cle.