2019 VOLVO XC60 TWIN ENGINE towing

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the vehicle430
Switching off the vehicle432
Ignition modes433
Selecting ignition mode434
Brake functions434
Brakes435
Brake Assist System437
Braking on wet roads437
Braking on salted roads437
Maintenance of the brake system438
Parking brake438
Activating and deactivating the park-ing brake439
Settings for automatically activatingthe parking brake440
Parking on a hill440
Parking brake malfunction441
Auto-hold brakes442
Activating and deactivating Auto-hold at a standstill442
Hill Start Assist443
Braking assist after a collision443
Transmission444
Gear selector positions for automatictransmissions445

Using the steering wheel paddles* toshift447
Shiftlock448
The kickdown function448
All Wheel Drive (AWD)448
Drive systems449
Starting and stopping the combus-tion engine in Twin Engine vehicles450
Drive modes450
Changing drive mode455
Energy distribution in hybrid modeusing map data*456
Leveling control* and suspension457
Leveling control settings*460
Low Speed Control460
Activating and deactivating LowSpeed Control using the function button461
Hill Descent Control462
Activating and deactivating HillDescent Control using the functionbutton
463
Economical driving463
Using the electric motor only465
Factors affecting electric motor range465
"Hold" and "Charge" functions467
Preparing for a long trip468

Winter driving468
Driving through standing water469
Opening/closing the fuel filler door470
Refueling471
Fuel472
Octane rating473
Emission controls475
Overheating of engine and transmission475
Battery drain476
Jump starting using another battery477
Detachable towbar*478
Driving with a trailer479
Trailer Stability Assist*481
Checking trailer lights482
Towing using a towline483
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet484
Recovery485
HomeLink®*485
Programming HomeLink®*486
Using HomeLink®*487
Type approval for HomeLink®*488
Compass*489
Activating and deactivating the compass*489
Calibrating the compass*489

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Color codes656
Changing rear window wipers657
Replacing windshield wiper blades658
Windshield wipers in the service position659
Filling washer fluid660
SPECIFICATIONS
Type designations662
Dimensions665
Weights667
Towing capacity and tongue weight668
Engine specifications669
Engine oil specifications670
Coolant specifications671
Transmission fluid specifications671
Brake fluid specifications671
Fuel tank volume672
Air conditioning specifications672
Approved tire pressure673
INDEX
Index675

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SAFETY
52

Rear seat
The rear seat belt reminder has two functions:
To indicate which seat belts are buckled inthe rear seats. This will also be displayed inan instrument panel graphic.
To provide audio and visual reminders if anyseat belt in the rear seat is removed whilethe vehicle is in motion. The reminder willstop when the seat belt has been rebuckled.

Door/hood/tailgate and fuel filler door
reminder
If the hood, tailgate, fuel filler door or any door isnot properly closed, this will be indicated by agraphic in the instrument panel. Stop the vehiclesafely and close the open door, hood, etc.
If the vehicle is moving at a speedunder approx. 10 km/h (6 mph), theinformation symbol will illuminate in theinstrument panel.
If the vehicle is moving at a speedabove approx. 10 km/h (6 mph), thewarning symbol will illuminate in theinstrument panel.

Related information
Seat belts (p. 47)
Buckling and unbuckling seat belts (p. 48)
Airbags
The vehicle is equipped with airbags and inflat-able curtains for the driver and passengers.
WARNING
If the airbag warning light stays on afterthe engine has started or if it illuminateswhile you are driving, have the vehicleinspected by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician as soon as possible.
Never attempt to alter or repair any of thevehicle's safety systems yourself. Incor-rectly performed repairs to any systemcould impair function and lead to seriousinjury. All work on these systems shouldbe performed by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has become water-damaged inany way (e.g., soaked floor mats/standingwater on the floor of the vehicle), do notattempt to start the engine. This may causeairbag deployment, which could result in seri-ous injury. Volvo recommends towing thevehicle directly to an authorized Volvo work-shop.
Before attempting to tow the vehicle:
1.Switch off the ignition for at least 10minutes and disconnect the battery.
2. Follow the instructions for manually over-riding the shiftlock system.

Deployed airbags
WARNING
If any of the airbags have deployed:
Do not attempt to drive the vehicle. Haveit towed to an authorized workshop.
If necessary, seek medical attention.

Related information
Safety (p. 42)
Driver/passenger-side airbags (p. 53)
Side airbags (p. 59)
Inflatable curtain (p. 60)

SAFETY
61

Related information
Airbags (p. 52)Safety mode
Safety mode is a feature that is triggered after acollision if there is potential damage to an impor-tant function in the vehicle, such as the fuellines, sensors for one of the safety systems, thebrake system, etc.
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, thetext Safety mode See Owner's manual mayappear in the instrument panel along with thewarning symbol if the panel is undamaged andthe vehicle's electrical system is intact. The mes-sage indicates that one or more of the vehicle'sfunctions may be reduced.

WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if yousmell fuel fumes when the message Safetymode See Owner's manual is displayed inthe instrument panel. Leave the vehicle imme-diately.
If safety mode has been set, it may be possible toreset the system in order to start and move thevehicle a short distance, for example, if it is block-ing traffic.
WARNING
Never attempt to perform repairs or resetelectrical components on your own after thevehicle has been in safety mode. This couldresult in injury or prevent the vehicle fromfunctioning properly. Volvo recommends hav-ing the vehicle inspected and reset to normaloperating status by an authorized Volvo work-shop after Safety mode See Owner'smanual has been displayed.

WARNING
When the vehicle is in safety mode, it shouldnot be towed behind another vehicle. It shouldbe towed from the site on a tow truck. Volvorecommends towing the vehicle directly to anauthorized Volvo workshop.

Related information
Safety (p. 42)
Starting and moving the vehicle when it is insafety mode (p. 62)
Recovery (p. 485)

SAFETY
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Starting and moving the vehiclewhen it is in safety mode
If safety mode has been set, it may be possibleto reset the system in order to start and movethe vehicle a short distance, for example, if it isblocking traffic.

Starting the vehicle when it is in safety
mode
1. Check the vehicle for damage, particularly forfuel leakage. Make sure you do not detectany gasoline fumes.
If the damage to the vehicle is minor andthere is no fuel leakage/fumes, you mayattempt to start the engine.

WARNING
Never attempt to restart the vehicle if yousmell fuel fumes when the message Safetymode See Owner's manual is displayed inthe instrument panel. Leave the vehicle imme-diately.
2.Switch off the ignition.
3. Then try to start the vehicle.
> The vehicle's electrical system will per-form a system check and then attempt toreset to normal operating mode. The mes-sage Vehicle start System check, waitwill be displayed on the instrument panelduring the check. This may take up to aminute.
4.When Vehicle start System check, wait isno longer displayed in the instrument panel,try again to start the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the message Safety mode See Owner'smanual is still displayed, the vehicle shouldnot be driven or towed behind another vehi-cle. If the vehicle needs to be moved, it mustbe towed on a tow truck. Even if no damageis apparent, there may be hidden damage thatcould make the vehicle impossible to control.

Moving the vehicle when it is in safety
mode
1.If the message Normal mode The vehicleis now in normal mode is displayed afterattempting to start the engine, the vehiclemay be moved carefully from its presentposition if, for example, it is blocking traffic.
2.Do not move the vehicle farther than abso-lutely necessary.
WARNING
When the vehicle is in safety mode, it shouldnot be towed behind another vehicle. It shouldbe towed from the site on a tow truck. Volvorecommends towing the vehicle directly to anauthorized Volvo workshop.

Related information
Safety mode (p. 61)
Starting the vehicle (p. 430)
Recovery (p. 485)

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DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory.274

WARNING
The Electronic Stability Control systemESC is supplementary driver supportintended to facilitate driving and make itsafer – it cannot handle all situations inall traffic, weather and road conditions.
ESC is not a substitute for the driver'sattention and judgment. The driver isalways responsible for ensuring the vehi-cle is driven in a safe manner, at theappropriate speed, with an appropriatedistance to other vehicles, and in accord-ance with current traffic rules and regula-tions.

Stability control 3
This function helps control the driving and brak-ing force of each individual wheel in an attemptto stabilize the vehicle.

Spin control and active yaw control
This function is active at low speeds and brakesthe wheels that are spinning to transfer additionalpower from wheels that are not spinning.
This function also helps prevent the wheels fromspinning while the vehicle is accelerating.
Engine drag control
Engine drag control (EDC4) helps prevent inad-vertent wheel lock, e.g. after downshifting orusing engine braking when driving at low speedson a slippery surface.
Inadvertent wheel lock while driving could impairthe driver's ability to steer the vehicle.

Trailer Stability Assist * 5
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA6) is designed to helpstabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer if thevehicle and trailer have begun to sway. For moreinformation, see "Trailer Stability Assist".

NOTE
The TSA function is deactivated if ESC SportMode is activated.

Related information
Electronic Stability Control Sport mode(p. 275)
Activating/deactivating Sport mode in Elec-tronic Stability Control (p. 275)
Electronic Stability Control Sport mode limi-tations (p. 275)
Electronic Stability Control symbols and mes-sages (p. 276)
Trailer Stability Assist* (p. 481)

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Also called traction control.
4Engine Drag Control

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Trailer Stability Assist is included if the vehicle is equipped with a Volvo original towbar.
6Trailer Stability Assist

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DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory.306
This occurs if Adaptive Cruise Control is keepingthe vehicle stationary using the brakes and:
the driver opens the door or unbuckleshis/her seat belt
ACC has kept the vehicle at a standstill formore than approx. 5 minutes
the brakes overheat
the driver switches off the engine manually.

Related information
Adaptive Cruise Control* (p. 294)
Adaptive Cruise Control limitations
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC52) may have lim-ited functionality in certain situations.
Steep roads and/or heavy loads
Adaptive Cruise Control is primarily intended tobe driven on flat roads. The function may not beable to maintain the correct time interval to thevehicle ahead when driving down steep hills. Thedriver should be extra attentive and prepared toapply the brakes.
Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control if thevehicle is carrying a heavy load or towing atrailer.

Other limitations
The Off Road drive mode cannot beselected if Adaptive Cruise Control is acti-vated.

NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's combinedcamera and radar unit, which has certain gen-eral limitations; see sections "Camera limita-tions" and "Radar sensor limitations".

Related information
Adaptive Cruise Control* (p. 294)
Camera limitations (p. 332)
Radar sensor limitations (p. 327)
52Adaptive Cruise Control

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DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory.324

Steep roads and/or heavy loads
Pilot Assist is primarily intended to be driven onflat roads. The function may not be able to main-tain the correct time interval to the vehicle aheadwhen driving down steep hills. The driver shouldbe extra attentive and prepared to apply thebrakes.
Do not use Pilot Assist if the vehicle is carry-ing a heavy load or towing a trailer.

NOTE
Pilot Assist cannot be activated if a trailer,bike carrier or similar is connected to thevehicle electrical system.

Other limitations
The Off Road drive mode cannot beselected when Pilot Assist is activated.

NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's combinedcamera and radar unit, which has certain gen-eral limitations; see sections "Camera limita-tions" and "Radar sensor limitations".

Related information
Pilot Assist (p. 310)
Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance(p. 272)
Camera limitations (p. 332)
Radar sensor limitations (p. 327)
Pilot Assist* symbols and messages
A number of symbols and messages relating toPilot Assist may be displayed in the instrumentpanel and/or the head-up display*.