Volvo V60 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 25

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424

Preparing for a long trip

It is important to have the vehicle's systems
and equipment checked carefully before driv-
ing long distances.

Check that

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the engine is running properly and that
fuel consumption is normal

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there are no leaks (fuel, oil or other fluid)

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the brake pedal is functioning properly

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all lights work

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tire tread depth and air pressure are at
correct levels. Change to snow tires when
driving in areas where there is a risk of
snowy or icy roads

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the start battery is sufficiently charged

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the wiper blades are in good condition

Related information

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Checking tire pressure (p. 527)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 626)

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Winter driving (p. 424)

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Economical driving (p. 423)

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Vehicle modem settings (p. 503)

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Loading recommendations (p. 556)

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Driving with a trailer (p. 434)

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Pilot Assist

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 (p. 296)

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Tire sealing system (p. 542)

Winter driving

It is important to check the vehicle before
driving in cold/snowy conditions to make
sure it can be driven safely.

Before the cold season arrives:

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Make sure the engine coolant contains
50% antifreeze. This mixture helps pro-
tect the engine from frost erosion down to
approx. –35 °C (–31 °F). Do not mix dif-
ferent types of antifreeze as this could
pose a health risk.

•

Keep the fuel tank well filled to prevent
condensation from forming.

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Check the viscosity of the engine oil. Oil
with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting and reduces fuel
consumption when driving with a cold
engine.

•

Check the condition and charge level of
the start battery. Cold weather places
greater demands on the start battery and
reduces its capacity.

•

Use washer fluid containing antifreeze to
help prevent ice from forming in the
washer fluid reservoir.

See separate section for engine oil recommen-
dations.

Slippery driving conditions

To help optimize traction and roadholding,
Volvo recommends using snow tires on all
wheels whenever there is a risk of snow or ice
on the road.

NOTE

Certain countries require use of winter tires
by law. Not all countries permit the use of
studded tires.

Practice driving on slippery surfaces under
controlled conditions to learn how the vehicle
reacts.

Related information

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Engine oil specifications (p. 636)

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Snow tires (p. 540)

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Snow chains (p. 541)

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Braking on salted roads (p. 399)

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Braking on wet roads (p. 399)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 626)

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Starter battery (p. 584)

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Replacing windshield wiper blades
(p. 624)

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Changing rear window wipers (p. 622)

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Refilling coolant (p. 582)

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Driving through standing water

It may be necessary to drive the vehicle
through standing water e.g. deep puddles or
flooding on the road. This must be done with
great caution.

The vehicle can be driven through water up to
a depth of 25 cm (9 in) at no more than walk-
ing speed. Be particularly careful when driving
through flowing water.

When driving through standing water, drive
slowly and do not stop the vehicle. When you
have passed the water, press lightly on the
brake pedal and check that the brakes are
functioning properly. Water, mud, slush, etc.
can make the brake linings slippery, resulting
in delayed braking effect.

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If the vehicle is equipped with contacts for
an electric heater or trailer coupling, clean
these after driving in water or mud.

•

Do not allow the vehicle to stand in water
up to the sills any longer than absolutely
necessary. This could result in electrical
malfunctions.

CAUTION

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Engine damage could occur if water
enters the air cleaner.

•

If water enters the transmission, the
lubricating ability of the oils is reduced
and the service life of these systems is
shortened.

•

Damage to any component, engine,
transmission, turbocharger, differential
or its internal components caused by
flooding, vapor lock or insufficient oil is
not covered under warranty.

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If the engine stalls while the vehicle is
in water, do not attempt to restart it.
Have the vehicle towed out of the
water to a workshop. An authorized
Volvo workshop is recommended. Risk
of engine failure.

CAUTION

Because it can be difficult to determine the
water depth, Volvo recommends not driv-
ing through standing or running water. The
driver is always responsible for operating
the vehicle in a safe manner and adhering
to all applicable laws and regulations.

Related information

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Recovery (p. 440)

Opening/closing the fuel filler door

The vehicle must be unlocked before the fuel
filler door can be opened

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.

An arrow next to the fuel
pump symbol in the instru-
ment panel indicates the side
of the vehicle on which the
fuel filler door is located.

1. Open the fuel filler door by pressing lightly

on its rear edge.

2. After refueling, press the fuel filler door

lightly to close it.

Related information

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Refueling (p. 426)

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Refueling

The fuel tank is equipped with a fuel filling
system without a cover.

Refueling the vehicle at a service
station

It is important to insert the pump's nozzle past both

of the two flaps in the fuel filler pipe before beginning

fueling.

Instructions for fueling:

1. Turn off the engine and open the fuel filler

door.

2. Select a fuel approved for use in the vehi-

cle. For more information on approved
fuels, see the section on “Fuel”.

3. Insert the pump's nozzle into the fuel filler

pipe's opening. There are two flaps just
inside the fuel filler pipe and the pump's
nozzle must push both of these flaps open
before fuel can be added.

4. Avoid overfilling the tank. Do not press the

handle on the filler nozzle again after it has
initially stopped pumping.
> The fuel tank is now filled.

NOTE

An over-full tank may overflow in hot
weather.

CAUTION

Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In
addition to causing damage to the environ-
ment, gasolines containing alcohol can
cause damage to painted surfaces, which
may not be covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.

Refueling from a fuel container

When filling from a fuel container, use the fun-
nel provided in a foam block under the floor
hatch in the cargo compartment.

1. Open the fuel filler door.

2. Insert the funnel into the fuel filler pipe's

opening. There are two flaps just inside
the fuel filler pipe and the tube section of
the funnel must push both of these flaps
open before fuel can be added.

WARNING

California Proposition 65

Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-

senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-

cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-

oxide, phthalates, and lead, which are

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid

breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine

except as necessary, service your vehicle in

a well ventilated area and wear gloves or

wash your hands frequently when servicing

your vehicle. For more information go to

Related information

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Opening/closing the fuel filler door
(p. 425)

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Fuel (p. 427)

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Only locking and unlocking using the remote key, Passive Entry

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 or Volvo On Call will affect the status of the fuel filler door.

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Fuel

Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas-
oline to control engine deposits.

Deposit control gasoline (gasoline
with detergent additives)

Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping
injectors and intake valves clean. Consistent
use of deposit control gasolines will help
ensure good driveability and fuel economy. If
you are not sure whether the gasoline contains
deposit control additives, check with the serv-
ice station operator.

NOTE

Volvo recommends not using external fuel
injector cleaning systems, e.g. do not add
detergent additives to gasoline before or
after refueling.

Unleaded fuel

All Volvo vehicles have a three-way catalytic
converter and must only use unleaded gaso-
line. US and Canadian regulations require that
pumps delivering unleaded gasoline are
labeled "UNLEADED". Only the nozzles of
these pumps will fit in your vehicle's fuel filler
inlet. It is unlawful to dispense leaded fuel into
a vehicle labeled "unleaded gasoline only".
Leaded gasoline damages the three-way cata-
lytic converter and the heated oxygen sensor

system. Repeated use of leaded gasoline will
lessen the effectiveness of the emission con-
trol system and could result in loss of emission
warranty coverage. State and local vehicle
inspection programs will make detection of
misfueling easier, possibly resulting in emis-
sion test failure for misfueled vehicles.

NOTE

Some U.S. and Canadian gasolines contain
an octane enhancing additive called
methyl-cyclopentadienyl manganese tricar-
bonyl (MMT). If such fuels are used, your
Emission Control System performance
may be affected, and the Check Engine
Light (malfunction indicator light) located
on your instrument panel may light. If this
occurs, please return your vehicle to a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian for service.

Gasoline containing alcohol and
ethers, "Oxygenated fuels"

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing
"oxygenates" which are usually alcohols or
ethers. In some areas, state or local laws
require that the service pump be marked indi-
cating use of alcohols or ethers. However,
there are areas in which the pumps are
unmarked. If you are not sure whether there is
alcohol or ethers in the gasoline you buy,
check with the service station operator. To

meet seasonal air quality standards, some
areas require the use of "oxygenated" fuel.

Volvo permits the use of the following "oxy-
genated" fuels. However, the specified octane
ratings must still be met.

Alcohol - Ethanol

Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
may be used. Ethanol may also be referred to
as Ethyl alcohol, or "Gasohol".

Ethers - MTBE/ETBE: Fuels containing up to
22% MTBE/ETBE by volume may be used.

Methanol

Do not use gasolines containing methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This practice
can result in vehicle performance deterioration
and can damage critical parts in the fuel sys-
tem. Such damage may not be covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Related information

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Octane rating (p. 428)

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Opening/closing the fuel filler door
(p. 425)

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Refueling (p. 426)

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Emission controls (p. 429)

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Octane rating

Volvo requires premium fuel (91 octane

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 or

higher) for all T5, T6 and T8 engines, and rec-
ommends AKI 93 for optimal performance
and fuel economy. See decal examples in
illustrations 1 and 2.

Minimum octane

Decals

Illustration 1: Sample fuel pump octane label

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.

Illustration 2: Decal on the inside of the fuel filler flap
on vehicles that require premium fuel

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.

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline

Volvo endorses the use of "TOP TIER Deter-
gent Gasoline" where available to help main-
tain engine performance and reliability. TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline meets a new stand-
ard jointly established by leading automotive
manufactures to meet the needs of today's
advanced engines. Qualifying gasoline retail-
ers (stations) will, in most cases, identify their
gasoline as having met the "TOP TIER Deter-
gent Gasoline" standards.

NOTE

Information about TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline is available at toptiergas.com

NOTE

When switching to higher octane fuel or
changing gasoline brands, it may be neces-
sary to fill the tank more than once before a
difference in engine operation is noticea-
ble.

Fuel Formulations

Do not use gasoline that contains lead or man-
ganese as a knock inhibitor, and do not use
lead additives. Besides damaging the exhaust
emission control systems on your vehicle, lead
has been strongly linked to certain forms of
cancer.

Many fuels contain benzene as a solvent.
Unburned benzene has been strongly linked to
certain forms of cancer. If you live in an area
where you must fill your own gas tank, take
precautions. These may include:

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standing upwind away from the filler noz-
zle while refueling

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refueling only at gas stations with vapor
recovery systems that fully seal the mouth
of the filler neck during refueling

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wearing neoprene gloves while handling a
fuel filler nozzle.

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AKI (Anti Knock Index) is an average value of RON (Research Octane Number) and MON (Motor Octane Number) - (RON)+(MON)/2

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Use of Additives

With the exception of gas line antifreeze dur-
ing winter months, do not add solvents, thick-
eners, or other store-bought additives to your
vehicle's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems.
Overuse may damage your engine, and some
of these additives contain organically volatile
chemicals. Do not needlessly expose yourself
to these chemicals.

WARNING

Never carry a cell phone that is 

switched

on

 while refueling your vehicle. If the

phone rings, this may cause a spark that

could ignite gasoline fumes, resulting in fire

and injury.

WARNING

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless,

and odorless gas. It is present in all exhaust

gases. If you ever smell exhaust fumes

inside the vehicle, make sure the passenger

compartment is ventilated, and immedi-

ately return the vehicle to a trained and

qualified Volvo service technician for cor-

rection.

Demanding driving

In demanding driving conditions, such as
when towing a trailer or driving in hot weather
or for prolonged periods at high altitudes, it

may be a good idea to switch to a higher-
octane fuel (AKI

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 91 or higher) or to switch to

another brand of gasoline in order to fully uti-
lize the vehicle's engine capacity and optimize
traction.

Related information

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Fuel (p. 427)

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Emission controls (p. 429)

Emission controls

Three-way catalytic converter

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Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain
engine malfunctions, particularly involving
the electrical, fuel or distributor ignition
systems, may cause unusually high three-
way catalytic converter temperatures. Do
not continue to operate your vehicle if you
detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of
power or other unusual operating condi-
tions, such as engine overheating or back-
firing. A properly tuned engine will help
avoid malfunctions that could damage the
three-way catalytic converter.

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Do not park your vehicle over combustible
materials, such as grass or leaves, which
can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system and cause such materials
to ignite under certain wind and weather
conditions.

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Excessive starter cranking (in excess of
one minute), or an intermittently firing or
flooded engine can cause three-way cata-
lytic converter or exhaust system over-
heating.

•

Remember that tampering or unauthor-
ized modifications to the engine, the
Engine Control Module, or the vehicle may
be illegal and can cause three-way cata-
lytic converter or exhaust system over-

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heating. This includes: altering fuel injec-
tion settings or components, altering
emission system components or location
or removing components, and/or repeated
use of leaded fuel.

NOTE

Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with
three-way catalytic converters.

Heated oxygen sensors

The heated oxygen sensors monitor the oxy-
gen content of the exhaust gases. Readings
are fed into a control module that continuously
monitors engine functions and controls fuel
injection. The ratio of fuel to air into the engine
is continuously adjusted for efficient combus-
tion to help reduce harmful emissions.

Related information

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Octane rating (p. 428)

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Fuel (p. 427)

Overheating of engine and

transmission

In certain driving conditions, such as driving
in mountainous areas or hot weather, there is
a risk of the engine or transmission overheat-
ing, especially when carrying heavy loads.

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Engine power may be temporarily limited.

•

Remove any auxiliary lights mounted in
front of the grille when driving in hot
weather.

•

If the temperature in the engine's cooling
system becomes too high, a warning sym-
bol will appear in the instrument panel
along with the message 

Engine

temperature

 

High temperature Stop

safely

. Pull over to a safe location and let

the engine idle for a few minutes to cool
down.

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If the message 

Engine temperature

High temperature Turn off engine

 or

Engine coolant

 

Level low, turn off

engine

 is displayed, stop the vehicle and

turn off the engine.

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If the transmission begins to overheat, an
alternative gear shifting program will be
selected. An integrated protective function
will also be activated, the warning symbol
will illuminate and the message

Transmission warm

 

Reduce speed to

lower temperature

 or 

Transmission hot

Stop safely, wait for cooling

 will be dis-

played in the instrument panel. Follow the
recommendations given by reducing
speed or stopping the vehicle safely and
letting the engine idle for a few minutes to
let the transmission cool.

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If the vehicle begins to overheat, the air
conditioning may be temporarily switched
off.

•

After a prolonged period of driving in
demanding conditions, do not turn off the
engine immediately after stopping.

NOTE

It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to
operate for a short time after the engine is
switched off.

Symbols in the instrument panel

Symbol Meaning

High engine temperature. Follow
the recommendations provided.

Low coolant level. Follow the
recommendations provided.

Transmission hot/overheated/
cooling. Follow the recommen-
dations provided.

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Related information

•

Refilling coolant (p. 582)

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 434)

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Preparing for a long trip (p. 424)

Battery drain

The electrical functions in the vehicle drain
the battery to varying degrees. Avoid using
ignition mode 

II

 when the engine is switched

off. Use ignition mode 

I

 instead, as this uses

less electrical current.

Note that certain accessories may also drain
power from the electrical system. Do not use
functions that use a lot of electrical current
when the engine is turned off. Examples of
such functions are:

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blower

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headlights

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windshield wipers

•

audio system (especially at high volume).

If the starter battery voltage is low, a message
is shown in the driver display. The vehicle's
energy-saving function will then turn off or
reduce certain functions, such as the blower
and/or the audio system.

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To charge the battery, start the engine and
let it run for at least 15 minutes (driving
charges the battery faster than letting the
engine idle).

Related information

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Starter battery (p. 584)

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Ignition modes (p. 395)

Jump starting using another

battery

If the start battery is discharged, current from
another battery can be used to start the vehi-
cle.

Jumper cable connecting points. Engine compart-

ment appearance may vary depending on vehicle

model and equipment level.

To avoid short circuits or other damage, the
following steps are recommended when jump
starting the battery using another battery:

1. Put the ignition in mode 

0

.

2. Make sure the auxiliary battery (the bat-

tery used to jump start the discharged
battery) has a voltage of 12 volts.

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3. If the auxiliary battery is in another vehicle,

turn off that vehicle's engine and make
sure that the vehicles are not touching
each other.

4. Clamp the red jumper cable onto the auxil-

iary battery's positive (+) terminal (1).

CAUTION

Connect the jump cable carefully to pre-
vent short circuits with other components
in the engine compartment.

5. Fold back the cover over your vehicle's

positive (+) jump start terminal (2).

6. Clamp the other end of the red jumper

cable to your vehicle's positive (+) jump
start terminal (2).

7. Clamp the black jumper cable onto the

auxiliary battery's negative (-) terminal (3).

8. Clamp the other end of the black jumper

cable to your vehicle's negative (-) ground
point (4).

9. Make sure the jumper cables are securely

attached to help prevent sparks while
jump starting.

10. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle

and let it run for a few minutes at a higher
idling speed than normal, about
1500 rpm.

11. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

dead battery.

CAUTION

Do not touch the connections between the
cable and the vehicle during the start
attempt. Risk of sparking.

12. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse

order 

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first the black cables and then the

red cables.

Make sure that none of the clamps of the
black jumper cables come into contact
with either vehicle's positive (+) jump start
terminals or either of the red jumper
cable's connected clamps.

WARNING

High voltage may be dangerous if handled

incorrectly. Do not touch anything on bat-

teries that is not clearly described in this

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Never use a 48 V support battery to
jump start the vehicle.

•

External electrical equipment may not
under any circumstance be connected
to the 48 V battery.

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Only a workshop may replace or per-
form service on the 48 V battery – an
authorized Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.

WARNING

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! 

Battery

posts, terminals, and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-

cals known to the state of California to

cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

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WARNING

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Batteries generate hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive.

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Do not connect the jumper cable to
any part of the fuel system or to any
moving parts. Avoid touching hot
manifolds.

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Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces.

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If contact occurs, flush the affected
area immediately with water. Obtain
medical help immediately if eyes are
affected.

•

Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark. Do not smoke near
the battery. Failure to follow the
instructions for jump starting can lead
to injury.

NOTE

If the starter battery has been discharged
to the extent that the vehicle does not have
normal electrical functions and the engine
must then be jump-started with an external
battery or a battery charger, the Start/Stop
function may remain activated. If the Start/
Stop function shortly thereafter auto-stops
the engine, there is a huge risk that auto-
start of the engine will fail due to insuffi-
cient battery capacity since the battery had
not had time to recharge.

If the vehicle has been jump-started or if
there has not been enough time for the
battery to be charged with a battery
charger, the Start/Stop function should be
temporarily deactivated until the battery
has been recharged by the vehicle. At an
ambient temperature of about +15°C
(about 60°F), the battery must be charged
by the vehicle for at least one hour. At
lower ambient temperatures, the charging
time can increase to 3-4 hours. It is advisa-
ble to charge the battery with an external
battery charger.

Related information

•

Starting the vehicle (p. 392)

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Ignition modes (p. 395)

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Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 195)

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Selecting ignition mode (p. 396)

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Support battery (p. 586)

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Driving with a trailer

There are a number of things to consider
when towing a trailer, such as the towbar, the
trailer and how the load is distributed in the
trailer.

Load-carrying capacity is determined by the
vehicle's curb weight. The total weight of all
passengers and any installed accessories, e.g.
towbar, reduces the vehicle's load-carrying
capacity by the corresponding amount.

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Towbars used on the vehicle must be
approved for the applicable use.

•

Distribute the load on the trailer so that
the weight on the towbar complies with
the specified maximum towball weight.
The tongue weight is calculated as part of
the vehicle's payload.

•

Increase the tire pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load.

•

The engine is subjected to more load than
usual when towing a trailer.

•

Towing a trailer affects the vehicle's han-
dling, durability and driving economy.

•

Do not drive with a heavy trailer when the
vehicle is very new. Wait until the mileage
has reached at least 1000 km (620 miles).

•

On long and steep downgrades, the vehi-
cle's brakes are subjected to much more
load than usual. When manually shifting,
downshift and adapt speed accordingly.

•

Follow applicable regulations regarding
permitted speed and weight.

•

Drive slowly when towing a trailer up a
long and steep incline.

•

The maximum trailer weights given only
apply to altitudes up to 1000 meters
(3280 feet) above sea level. At higher alti-
tudes, engine power (and thus the vehi-
cle's climbing ability) is decreased due to
the reduced air density, and the maximum
trailer weight must therefore be reduced.
The weight of the vehicle and trailer must
be decreased by 10% for each additional
1000 m (3280 feet) or part thereof.

•

Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of
more than 12%.

•

Avoid overloading and other incorrect use.

•

The trailer's brakes must be balanced with
the vehicle's brakes to help ensure safe
stops (follow applicable local regulations).

CAUTION

•

Bumper-attached trailer hitches must
not be used on Volvos, nor should
safety chains be attached to the
bumper.

•

Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle
rear axle must not be used.

•

Never connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to the vehicle
brake system, nor a trailer's lighting
system directly to the vehicle lighting
system. Consult your nearest author-
ized Volvo retailer for correct installa-
tion.

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When towing a trailer, the trailer's
safety chains or wire must be correctly
fastened to the attachment points pro-
vided in the trailer hitch on the vehicle.
The safety chain or wire must never be
fastened to or wound around the tow-
ing ball.

NOTE

The optional detachable trailer hitch may
not be available in all markets or on all
models. Consult your Volvo retailer.

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NOTE

Extreme weather conditions, towing a
trailer, high altitude and lower fuel grade
than recommended are factors that can
significantly 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 vehicle

and trailer may be difficult to control during

evasive maneuvers and braking.

NOTE

The specified maximum trailer weights are
those permitted by Volvo. National vehicle
regulations may set additional restrictions
on trailer weight and speed. The trailer
hitches may be certified for higher towing
weights than the vehicle is permitted to
tow.

Self-leveling suspension

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The vehicle's self-leveling system attempts to
keep the vehicle at a constant level, regardless
of load (up to the maximum permitted weight).
When the vehicle is stationary, the rear end of

the vehicle will be slightly lowered, which is
normal.

Driving in hilly terrain or hot weather

In 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 high
gears 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)

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Trailer Stability Assist

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Trailer Stability Assist (TSA

18

) is part of the

ESC

19

 stability system and is a function

designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is
towing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer
have begun to sway. The function is added
when installing a towbar. Contact a Volvo
retailer for more information.

Reasons for swaying

A vehicle towing a trailer may begin to sway
for various reasons. Normally this only occurs
at high speeds. However, if the trailer is over-
loaded or unevenly distributed, e.g. too far
back, there is a risk of swaying even at low
speeds.

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 an
uneven road or over a bump.

•

Sudden movements of the steering wheel.

Once swaying has begun, it can be difficult or
impossible to stop it. This makes the vehicle
and trailer difficult to control and there is a risk
of swerving into oncoming traffic or driving off
the road.

Trailer Stability Assist function

Trailer Stability Assist continuously monitors
the vehicle's movements, particularly lateral
movements. If swaying is detected, the brakes
are applied individually on the front wheels,
which has a stabilizing effect on the vehicle
and trailer. This is often enough to enable the
driver to regain control of the vehicle.

If the Trailer Stability Assist function's first
attempt is not adequate to stop the swaying
motion, the brakes are applied on all wheels
and engine power is temporarily reduced. As
the swaying motion begins to decrease and
the vehicle and trailer have once again
become stable, TSA stops regulating the
brakes/engine power and the driver regains
control of the vehicle.

NOTE

Trailer Stability Assist is deactivated if the
driver activates 

ESC Sport Mode

 in the

center display's menu system.

Trailer Stability Assist may not intervene if the
driver tries to compensate for the swaying
motion by moving the steering wheel rapidly,
because the system will then not be able to
determine if it is the trailer or the driver caus-
ing the swaying.

When Trailer Stability Assist
is activated, the ESC symbol
is displayed in the instrument
panel.

NOTE

A vehicle software update is required when
a towbar is retrofitted. Contact a Volvo
retailer.

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 434)

•

Electronic Stability Control (p. 271)

18

Trailer Stability Assist

19

Electronic Stability Control

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* Option/accessory.

437

Checking trailer lights

When connecting a trailer, make sure that all
of the lights on the trailer are functioning
before starting to drive.

Trailer turn signals and brake lights

If one or more of the turn signals or brake
lights on the trailer is not working, a symbol
and message will be displayed in the instru-
ment panel. The other lights on the trailer
must be checked manually by the driver before
the vehicle is driven.

Symbol Message

•

Trailer turn indicator

 

Right

turn indicator malfunction

•

Trailer turn indicator

 

Left

turn indicator malfunction

•

Trailer brake light

 

Malfunc-

tion

If any of the trailer's turn signal lights is not
working, the turn signal symbol in the instru-
ment panel will also flash more quickly than
normal.

Trailer rear fog light

When a trailer is connected, the vehicle's rear
fog light may not illuminate and rear fog light
functionality is instead transferred to the

trailer. If this is the case, check to see if the
trailer is equipped with a rear fog light before
activating the vehicle's fog lights when driving
with a trailer to help ensure safe operation.

Checking trailer lights

*

Automatic check

When the trailer has been connected to the
vehicle's electrical system, its lights can be
checked by automatically activating them.
This function helps the driver check that the
trailer's lights are functioning correctly before
starting to drive.

In order to perform this check, the vehicle
must be switched off.

1. When a trailer is connected to the towbar,

the message 

Automatic Trailer Lamp

Check

 will appear in the instrument panel.

2. Acknowledge the message by pressing

the 

O

 button on the right-side steering

wheel keypad.
> The light check will begin.

3. Get out of the vehicle to perform the

check.
> All of the lights on the trailer will begin

flashing, and then illuminate separately
one at a time.

4. Visually check that all of the trailer's lights

are functioning correctly.

5. After a short time, all of the trailer's lights

will start flashing again.
> The light check is completed.

Disabling the automatic check

The automatic light check can be disabled in
the center display.

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the Top view.

2. Tap 

My Car

Lights and Lighting

.

3. Deselect 

Automatic Trailer Lamp

Check

.

Manual check

If the automatic check has been disabled, the
check can be started manually.

1. Tap 

Settings

 in the Top view.

2. Tap 

My Car

Lights and Lighting

.

3. Select 

Manual Trailer Lamp Check

.

> The light check will begin. Get out of

the vehicle to perform the check.

Related information

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 434)

STARTING AND DRIVING

438

Towing using a towline

This section refers to one vehicle being towed
behind another using a towline.

Before towing another vehicle, check applica-
ble speed limit regulations.

Preparations and towing

CAUTION

For some transmission variants, it is not
possible to shift from P position if the
engine is switched off. Contact an author-
ized Volvo workshop for assistance towing
or call a professional towing service.

CAUTION

Note that the vehicle must always be
towed with the wheels rolling forward.

•

Do not tow a vehicle with automatic
transmission at a speed greater than
80 km/h (50 mph) or for a distance
greater than 80 km (50 miles).

WARNING

•

Ignition mode 

II

 must be active – all

airbags are deactivated in ignition
mode 

I

.

•

Always have the remote key in the
vehicle when it is towed.

WARNING

The brake and steering servos do not work

when the engine is off – it takes

about 5 times more pressure on the brake

pedal and steering requires much more

effort than normal.

1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

2. Attach the towline to the towing eyelet.

3. Put the vehicle in ignition mode 

II

 – with-

out pressing the brake pedal, turn the start
knob clockwise and hold it there for about
4 seconds. Release the knob, which will
automatically return to its original position.

4. Move the gear selector to neutral (N) and

release the parking brake.

If the battery charge level is too low, it
may not be possible to release the parking
brake. Connect an auxiliary battery to the
vehicle if the battery is discharged.
> The towing vehicle can now start driv-

ing.

5. Keep the towline taut when the towing

vehicle slows down by applying light pres-
sure to the brake pedal. This will help
avoid jarring movements.

6. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop

the vehicle.

Jump starting

Do not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use
an auxiliary battery if the start battery's charge
level is so low that the engine cannot be
started.

CAUTION

Attempting to tow with the engine running
could result in damage to the three-way
catalytic converter.

Related information

•

Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 439)

•

Hazard warning flashers (p. 159)

•

Recovery (p. 440)

•

Jump starting using another battery
(p. 431)

•

Selecting ignition mode (p. 396)

•

Transmission (p. 406)

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439

Attaching and removing the

towing eyelet

Use the towing eyelet when towing. Screw
the towing eyelet securely into place in the
threaded outlet behind the cover on the right-
hand side of the front and rear bumpers.

NOTE

If the vehicle is equipped with a towbar,
there is no rear attachment for the towing
eye.

Attaching the towing eyelet

Take out the towing eyelet, which is
stored in a foam block under the floor in
the cargo compartment.

Front: Remove the cover by pressing on
the mark with a finger.
> The cover turns along its center line and

can then be removed.

Rear: Remove the cover by pressing on
the mark with a finger while folding out
the opposite side/corner.
> The cover turns along its center line and

can then be removed.