2021 VOLVO V60 suspension

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STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting the vehicle392
Switching off the vehicle 394
Ignition modes 395
Selecting ignition mode 396
Brake functions 397
Brakes 397
Brake Assist System 398
Braking on wet roads 399
Braking on salted roads 399
Maintenance of the brake system 399
Parking brake 400
Activating and deactivating the parking brake 400
Settings for automatically activat-ing the parking brake 402
Parking on a hill 402
Parking brake malfunction 402
Auto-hold brakes 403
Activating and deactivating Auto-hold at a standstill 404
Hill Start Assist 405
Braking assist after a collision 405
Regenerative braking *
405
Transmission 406
Automatic transmission 406

Shifting gears with automatic transmission 407
Using the steering wheel paddles *
to shift 409
Shiftlock 411
Deactivating the automatic shiftlock 411
The kickdown function 412
The Launch function *
412
Automatic transmission symbolsand messages 413
All Wheel Drive (AWD) *
413
Drive modes *
413
Changing drive mode *
415
Eco drive mode 416
Activating and deactivating Ecodrive mode using the function button 418
Start/Stop function 418
Driving with the Start/Stop function 418
Deactivating the Start/Stop function 420
Conditions for the Start/Stop function 420
Leveling control * and suspension
422
Economical driving 423
Preparing for a long trip 424
Winter driving 424
Driving through standing water 425
Opening/closing the fuel filler door 425

Refueling426
Fuel 427
Octane rating 428
Emission controls 429
Overheating of engine and trans- mission 430
Battery drain 431
Jump starting using another battery 431
Driving with a trailer 434
Trailer Stability Assist *
436
Checking trailer lights 437
Towing using a towline 438
Attaching and removing the tow-ing eyelet 439
Recovery 440
HomeLink ®
* 441
Programming HomeLink ®
* 442
Using HomeLink ®
* 443
Type approval for HomeLink ®
* 444
Compass *
445
Activating and deactivating the compass * 445
Calibrating the compass *
445

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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Table of settings in the center display
The center display's Settings menu has a number of main categories and sub-catego-ries that contain settings and information formany of the vehicle's features and functions.
There are seven main categories: My Car,Sound, Navigation, Media,Communication, Climate and System.
Each category, in turn, contains a number of sub-categories and possible settings. Thetable below shows the first level of sub-cate-gories. The possible settings for a function oran area are described in more detail in theirrespective sections of the Owner's Manual. Some settings are personal, which means that they can be saved to a
Driver Profiles. Others
are global, which means that they are not linked to a driver profile.
My Car
Sub-categories
Displays IntelliSafeDrive Preferences
/Individual Drive
Mode*
Lights and Lighting Mirrors and Convenience
Sub-categories
Locking Parking Brake and SuspensionWipers
Sound
Sub-categories
Tone BalanceSystem Volumes
Navigation
Sub-categories
Map Route and GuidanceTraffic
Media
Sub-categories
AM/FM Radio SiriusXMSiriusXM Travel Link
Sub-categories
Gracenote ®
Video
Communication
Sub-categories
Phone Text MessagesAndroid Auto
*
Apple CarPlay*
Bluetooth Devices Wi-FiVehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Vehicle Modem Internet Volvo On Call Volvo Service Networks
ClimateThe Climate main category does not have any
sub-categories.

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Settings for automatically activating the parking brake Choose whether the parking brake should be activated automatically when the vehicle isswitched off.
To change this setting: 1.Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarParking Brake and
Suspension and select or deselect theAuto Activate Parking Brake function.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the parking brake (p. 400)
Parking brake (p. 400)
Parking on a hill
Always use the parking brake when parking on a hill.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when park- ing on an incline. Selecting a gear or put-ting the automatic transmission in P may
not be sufficient to keep the vehicle sta-tionary in all situations.
If the vehicle is pointing uphill:
Turn the front wheels so they are pointing away from
the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill:
Turn the front wheels so they are pointingtoward
the curb.
Heavy load uphill
Heavy loads, such as a trailer, could cause the vehicle to roll backward when the parkingbrake is released automatically on steep uphillgradients. To help avoid this, pull the controlupward while you are driving away. Releasethe control when the vehicle gains traction.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the parkingbrake (p. 400)
Parking brake malfunction
If you are unable to deactivate or activate the parking brake after several attempts, contactan authorized Volvo workshop.
A audible warning signal will sound if the park- ing brake is activated while the vehicle isbeing driven. If the vehicle must be parked before the prob- lem is rectified, turn the wheels as when park-ing on an incline and put the gear selector inP .
Low battery charge levelIf the battery charge level is too low, it will notbe possible to activate or deactivate the park-ing brake. Connect an auxiliary battery to thevehicle if the battery is discharged.
Replacing brake padsDue to the design of the electric parkingbrake, the rear brake pads must be replacedby a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshopis recommended.

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Comfort
Comfort is the vehicle's default mode. The
settings offer driving comfort, light steering and soft suspension adapted for normal driv-ing. In
Comfort mode, no tachometer will be dis-
played in the instrument panel 10
.
Eco
Adapt the vehicle for more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving with Eco mode.
In this mode, the Start/Stop function is acti- vated, suspension is soft and certain climatesettings are reduced. When driving in
Eco mode, an ECO gauge
indicating how economical the driving is will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Dynamic
Dynamic mode is designed to help pro-
vide sportier driving characteristics and a faster acceleration response.
Gear shifting will be faster and more distinctand the transmission will prioritize gears witha higher traction force. Steering response is faster and suspension is stiffer 11
to help reduce body roll when corner-
ing. The Start/Stop function is deactivated.
Dynamic mode is also available in a Polestar
Engineered* version.
Individual
Customizes drive mode to personal prefer- ences.
Select one of the drive modes as a basis andadjust the settings to achieve your preferreddriving characteristics. These settings will bestored in the active driver profile and will beavailable every time the vehicle is unlockedwith that remote key. Individual drive mode is only available if it has been activated in the center display.
Settings view 12
for Individual drive mode.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarIndividual Drive Modeand select Individual Drive Mode.
9 All Wheel Drive
10 Only applies to vehicles with 8-inch instrument panels.
11 Vehicles with Four-C.
12 The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

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3.
Under
Presets, select one of the following
drive modes as a basis: Eco, Comfort,Dynamic or Polestar Engineered* .
The following settings can be modified:

Driver Display
Steering Force
Powertrain Characteristics
Brake Characteristics
Suspension Control
ECO Climate
Start/Stop.
Related information
Changing drive mode
* (p. 415)
Eco drive mode (p. 416)
Economical driving (p. 423)
Start/Stop function (p. 418)
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
* (p. 413)
Driver profiles (p. 134)
Regenerative braking
* (p. 405)
Changing drive mode *
Select the drive mode that is adapted to the current driving conditions. The drive mode is changed using the control in the tunnel console.
Keep in mind that not all drive modes are available in all situations. To change drive mode:
1. Press the DRIVE MODE control.
> A pop-up menu will appear in the cen- ter display.
2. Roll the wheel upward or downward to the desired drive mode. 3. Press the drive mode control or tap its
button in the center display to confirm the selection.
> The selected drive mode is shown inthe instrument panel.
Related information
Drive modes
* (p. 413)
Activating and deactivating Eco drive mode using the function button (p. 418)

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Leveling control * and suspension
Self-leveling and suspension functions are controlled automatically.
Shock absorbers (Four-C)On vehicles equipped with Four-C, the shock absorbers are adapted to the selected drive mode and the current vehicle speed. Theshock absorbers are normally set to help opti-mize comfort and are adjusted continuouslyaccording to the road surface and the vehicle'sacceleration, braking and cornering.
Symbols and messagesIf a problem occurs with the leveling control, amessage will be displayed in the instrumentpanel.
Symbol Message Meaning
Suspension Service requiredA fault has occurred. Visit a workshop
A
as soon as possible.
A An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Related information
Drive modes
* (p. 413)

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NOTE
Extreme weather conditions, towing a trailer, high altitude and lower fuel gradethan recommended are factors that cansignificantly increase the vehicle's fuel con-sumption.
Trailer weights
WARNING
Please adhere to the recommendations provided for trailer weight. If the recom-mendations are not followed, the vehicleand trailer may be difficult to control duringevasive maneuvers and braking.
NOTE
The specified maximum trailer weights are those permitted by Volvo. National vehicleregulations may set additional restrictionson trailer weight and speed. The trailerhitches may be certified for higher towingweights than the vehicle is permitted totow.
Self-leveling suspension *The vehicle's self-leveling system attempts to keep the vehicle at a constant level, regardlessof load (up to the maximum permitted weight).When the vehicle is stationary, the rear end of the vehicle will be slightly lowered, which isnormal.
Driving in hilly terrain or hot weatherIn certain conditions, there is a risk of over-heating when driving with a trailer. If overheat-ing of the engine and drive system is detected,a warning symbol will illuminate in the instru-ment panel and a message will appear. The automatic transmission adapts the gear for the current load and engine speed.
Steep inclines
Do not lock the automatic transmission into a higher gear than what the engine can handle
‒
it is not always preferable to drive in highgears at low rpm.
Parking on a hill
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Put the gear selector in P.
4. Release the brake pedal.Put chocks behind the wheels when the vehi- cle is parked on a hill with a trailer attached.
Starting on a hill
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Put the gear selector in D.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Release the brake pedal and start driving.
Related information
Trailer Stability Assist
* (p. 436)
Checking trailer lights (p. 437)
Towing capacity and tongue weight (p. 634)
Overheating of engine and transmission(p. 430)

WHEELS AND TIRES
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Jack*
The jack can be used to lift the vehicle to e.g. change a wheel.CAUTION
When not in use, the jack
* should be
kept in its storage compartment under the cargo compartment floor.
The jack provided with your vehicle isintended to be used only in temporarysituations such as changing wheels inthe event of a flat tire. Only the jackthat came with your particular modelshould be used to lift the vehicle. If thevehicle needs to be lifted more fre-quently or for a prolonged period, usinga garage jack or hoist is recommended.Always follow this device's instructionsfor use.
The jack needs to be cranked together to the correct position in order to fit. For vehicles with
Leveling Control*
: If the
vehicle is equipped with the optional pneu- matic suspension, it must be turned off beforethe vehicle is lifted on a jack.
Related information
Tool kit (p. 536)
Hoisting the vehicle (p. 573)
Wheel bolts
The wheel bolts hold the wheel in place on the wheel hub.
Only use rims that have been tested and approved by Volvo and are included in Volvo'soriginal product range. Use a torque wrench to check that the wheel bolts are tightened correctly. Do not grease the wheel bolt threads.
WARNING
The wheel bolts may need to be tightened again several days after a wheel change.Temperature fluctuations and vibrationscan cause them to loosen slightly.
CAUTION
The wheel bolts should be tightened to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.). Over-tightening orunder-tightening could damage the threa-ded joints.
Locking wheel bolt kit *To loosen or tighten the locking wheel bolts, turn the wrench in the locking bolt until it fullyengages in the code grooves. When removinga wheel, always start with the locking wheelbolts. When mounting a wheel, end with thelocking bolt.