2017 VOLVO V60 trailer

STARTING AND DRIVING
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If the automatic transmission begins to over- heat, a message will be displayed in the textwindow.
• Avoid overload and other abusive operation.
• Hauling a trailer affects handling, durability,and economy.
• It is necessary to balance trailer brakes withthe towing vehicle brakes to provide a safestop (check and observe state/local regula-tions).
• Do not connect the trailer's brake systemdirectly to the vehicle's brake system.
• More frequent vehicle maintenance isrequired.
• Remove the ball holder when the hitch is notbeing used.
NOTE
•When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brake before put- ting the gear selector in
P. Always follow
the trailer manufacturer's recommenda- tions for wheel chocking.
• When starting on a hill, put the gear selector in
D before releasing the parking
brake.
• If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, make surethe gear you select does not put toomuch strain on the engine (using toohigh a gear).
• The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch maybe rated for trailers heavier than the vehi-cle is designed to tow. Please adhere toVolvo's recommended trailer weights.
• Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines ofmore than 15%.
CAUTION
The maximum trailer weights listed are only applicable for altitudes up to 3,280 ft(1000 m) above sea level. With increasingaltitude the engine power and therefore thecar's climbing ability are impaired because ofthe reduced air density, so the maximumtrailer weight has to be reduced accordingly.The weight of the vehicle and trailer must bereduced by 10% for every further 3,280 ft(1,000 m) (or part thereof). When towing5,000 lbs (2,250 kg) hill inclination is restric-ted to 14%.

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WARNING
•Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor should safetychains be attached to the bumper.
• Trailer hitches attaching to the vehiclerear axle must not be used.
• Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brakesystem directly to the vehicle brake sys-tem, nor a trailer's lighting system directlyto the vehicle lighting system. Consultyour nearest authorized Volvo retailer forcorrect installation.
• When towing a trailer, the trailer's safetychains or wire must be correctly fastenedto the attachment points provided in thetrailer hitch on the vehicle. The safetychain or wire must never be fastened toor wound around the towing ball.
Trailer cable
An adapter is required if the vehicle's trailer hitch has a 13-pin connector and the trailer has 7 pins.Use an adapter cable approved by Volvo. Makesure the cable does not drag on the ground.
Related information
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Loading – general (p. 144)
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 to swayand is part of the stability system. For informationon the stability system, see Stability system –introduction (p. 172)
FunctionA vehicle towing a trailer may begin to sway for various reasons. Normally this only occurs at highspeeds but, for example, if the trailer is overloa-ded or if the load is unevenly distributed in thetrailer, there is risk of swaying at speeds betweenapproximately 45-55 mph (70-90 km/h). Swaying may be caused by factors such as:
• The vehicle and trailer are hit by a sudden, 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 stability system symbol in the instrumentpanel will flash when TSA is working
• If the driver switches off the stability system'sSpin Control function, TSA will also beswitched off (but will be on again the nexttime the engine is started) •
TSA may not intervene when the vehicle andtrailer begin to sway if the driver tries to com-pensate for the swaying motion by movingthe steering wheel rapidly
How TSA worksOnce swaying has begun, it can be very difficultto stop, which makes it difficult to control thevehicle and trailer. The TSA system continuously monitors the vehi- cle's movements, particularly lateral movement. Ifthe system detects a tendency to sway, thebrakes are applied individually on the frontwheels, which has a stabilizing effect on the vehi-cle and trailer. This is often enough to enable thedriver to regain control of the vehicle. If this is not adequate to stop the swaying motion, the brakes are applied to all of the wheels on thevehicle and on the trailer if it is equipped withbrakes, and engine power is temporarily reduced.As the swaying motion begins to decrease andthe vehicle-trailer have once again become sta-ble, TSA will now stop regulating the brakes/engine power and the driver regains control ofthe vehicle.
Related information
•
Towing a trailer (p. 292)
• Loading – general (p. 144)

WHEELS AND TIRES
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Loading specifications Properly loading your vehicle will provide maxi- mum return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining yourvehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer,from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian Motor Vehi-cle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, andthe vehicle's tire information placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tank offuel and all standard equipment. It does notinclude passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, includingcargo and optional equipment. When towing,trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargoweight.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can be car-ried by a single axle (front or rear). These num-bers are shown on the Federal/Canadian MotorVehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label.The total load on each axle must never exceed itsmaximum permissible weight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passengers.
NOTE
•The location of the various labels in your vehicle, see Label information (p. 376).
• A table listing important weight limits foryour vehicle, see Weights (p. 381).
Loading specifications – load limit The load limit of your vehicle is the combined weight of the occupants and cargo.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's plac-ard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in yourvehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.For example, if the "XXX" amount equals1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. pas-sengers in your vehicle, the amount of availa-ble cargo and luggage load capacity is650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. Thatweight may not safely exceed the availablecargo and luggage load capacity calculatedin Step 4.

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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determinehow this reduces the available cargo and lug-gage load capacity of your vehicle.
WARNING
• Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any other weightrating limits can cause tire overheatingresulting in permanent deformation orcatastrophic failure.
• Do not use replacement tires with lowerload carrying capacities than the tires thatwere original equipment on the vehiclebecause this will lower the vehicle's GVWrating. Use only tires with the correct loadcarrying capacity. Consult your Volvoretailer for information.
Tire specifications – terminology
The following is a glossary of tire-related terms.
The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radialtubeless, etc.
• Tire information placard
: A placard show-
ing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes,recommended inflation pressure, and themaximum weight the vehicle can carry.
• Tire Identification Number (TIN)
: A number
on the sidewall of each tire providing infor-mation about the tire brand and manufactur-ing plant, tire size and date of manufacturer.
• Inflation pressure
: A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.
• Standard load
: A class of P-metric or Metric
tires designed to carry a maximum load at35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires].Increasing the inflation pressure beyond thispressure will not increase the tires load car-rying capability.
• Extra load
: A class of P-metric or Metric
tires designed to carry a heavier maximumload at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metrictires]. Increasing the inflation pressurebeyond this pressure will not increase thetire's load carrying capability.
• kPa
: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure.
• PSI
: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit
of air pressure. •
B-pillar
: The structural member at the side
of the vehicle behind the front door.
• Bead area of the tire
: Area of the tire next
to the rim.
• Sidewall of the tire
: Area between the bead
area and the tread.
• Tread area of the tire
: Area of the perime-
ter of the tire that contacts the road whenmounted on the vehicle.
• Rim
: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a
tire and tube assembly upon which the tirebeads are seated.
• Maximum load rating
: a figure indicating
the maximum load in pounds and kilogramsthat can be carried by the tire. This rating isestablished by the tire manufacturer.
• Maximum permissible inflation pressure
:
the greatest amount of air pressure thatshould ever be put in the tire. This limit is setby the tire manufacturer.
• Recommended tire inflation pressure
:
inflation pressure, established by Volvo,which is based on the type of tires that aremounted on a vehicle at the factory. Thisinformation can be found on the tire inflationplacard(s) located on the driver's side B-pillarand in the tire inflation table in this chapter.
• Cold tires
: The tires are considered to be
cold when they have the same temperatureas the surrounding (ambient) air. This tem-

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Fuses – cargo area/trunk The fuses in the cargo area/trunk protect com- ponents such as trailer connections, the parkingbrake, etc.
Positions
PosFunctionA
Electric parking brake (left side)30
Electric parking brake (right side)30
Heated rear window30
Trailer socket 2 *15
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PosFunctionA
12-volt socket in cargo area15
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PosFunctionA
Trailer socket 1*40
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Related information
•Fuses – engine compartment (p. 360)
• Fuses – glove compartment (p. 363)
• Fuses – engine compartment cold zone (Start/Stop only) (p. 367)

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SPECIFICATIONS
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CategoryUSACanada
Max. trailer weights Without brakes With brakes, 1 7/8” ballWith brakes, 2” ballWithout brakes: 1650 lbs With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 2,000 lbsWith brakes, 2” ball: 3,300 lbsWithout brakes: 750 kg With brakes, 1 7/8” ball: 900 kgWith brakes, 2” ball: 1500 kg
Max. tongue weight165 lbs75 kg
AFront Wheel Drive
B All Wheel Drive
Related information
• Loading specifications (p. 312)
• Loading specifications – load limit (p. 312)

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolDescriptionSee
Low oil pressure(p. 75)
Parking brake A(p. 75)
SRS airbags(p. 75)
Seat belt reminder(p. 75)
Generator not charging(p. 75)
Fault in the brake system(p. 75)
Warning symbol(p. 75)
A
The symbol is Park only on models with the optional digital
instrument panel.
Related information
• Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 73)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 75)
• Information display – messages (p. 115)
Indicator symbols
The following tables list the most common warn- ing and indicator lights and symbols and a refer-ence to where more detailed information can befound.
: The red warning symbol illuminates to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or driva- bility. A message will also appear in the maininstruments panel's display.
: The information symbol illuminates and a
text message is displayed to provide the driver with necessary information about one of thevehicle's systems.
Indicator symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolDescriptionSee
Fault in the Active Bend- ing Light (ABL) *system(p. 73)
Malfunction indicator light(p. 73)
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)(p. 73)
Rear fog lights on(p. 73)
Stability system, Hill Descent Control, Trailer Stability Assist *(p. 73)
SymbolDescriptionSee
Tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS)(p. 73)
Low fuel level(p. 73)
Information symbol, see text in information dis-play(p. 73)
High beam indicator(p. 73)
Left turn signal indicator(p. 73)
Right turn signal indica- tor(p. 73)
Stability system , Sport mode(p. 173)
Related information
•Information displays – indicator symbols (p. 73)
• Information displays – warning symbols(p. 75)
• Information display – messages (p. 115)

INDEX
401
Steering wheel
adjusting 89
heated 90
horn 89
keypad 89
Steering wheel paddles 89
Stone chips, touching up 373
Storage spaces 140
Studded tires 315, 316
Sunroof (moonroof) 108, 109
Sun shade 103
Supplemental restraint system 33 warning light 75
Symbols, overview 391
T
Tailgate locking/unlocking 166
opening manually 167
wiper/washer 102
Tailgate wipers 353 Temperature sensor ambient 78
Temporary spare tire 306
Three-way catalytic converter 290
Tire designations 310
Tire inflation pressure 388
Tire Monitor 317, 318, 319
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 320, 323 indicator light 74
Tires 300 age 301
changing from summer to winter 303
glossary of terms 313
improving economy 302
inflation pressure 308, 309
inflation pressure table 388
rotation 300
snow 315, 316
spare 306
specifications 310
speed ratings 310
storing 301
studded 315, 316
tire pressure monitoring system 320
tire sealing system 324
tread wear indicator 302
uniform tire quality grading 314
Tire sealing system 324 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys- tems) 58
Touching up paint 373
Towing a trailer 292, 294Towing the vehicle 295, 296
Traction control 172, 173
Trailer towing 292, 294Transmission general description 262, 265
Hill Start Assist 263
oil 386
shiftlock override 267
Tread wear indicator 302
Trip computer 116
Trip odometers 79
Trips, long distance 285
Tunnel detection 93
Turn signals 97 changing bulbs 348
indicator lights 74
Two-stage booster cushion 59, 61, 62
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 314
Unlocking the tailgate 166
Unlocking the vehicle 153, 163, 164, 166