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Trailer weights below 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg)

110 lbs (50 kg)

Trailer weights above 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg)

165 lbs (75 kg)

Summary of Contents for 2006 S60

Page 1: ...l times in this or any other automobile And of course please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive Your Volvo...

Page 2: ...ise until it clicks into place If this cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the car is refueled the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine light will illuminate Important inform...

Page 3: ...the 1975 model 240 Advanced electronic engine controls refined purification systems and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their use recycling...

Page 4: ...fog light 32 4 Turn signals High low beams 34 5 Cruise control 39 6 Horn iv 7 Instrument panel 24 8 Audio controls in steering wheel 183 9 Windshield wipers 35 10 Parking brake hand brake 41 11 Cente...

Page 5: ...Instrument lighting 32 30 Lighting panel 32 31 Reading lights 62 32 Interior lighting 62 33 Moonroof control 46 34 Seat belt reminder iv 35 Rearview mirror 44 36 Lock button for all doors 75 37 Block...

Page 6: ...Wheels and tires Car care Maintenance and service Specifications Audio Index Back Cover Contents Top of Page...

Page 7: ...uired by government regulation We will not compromise our commitment to safety We continue to seek out new safety features and to refine those already in our cars You can help We would appreciate hear...

Page 8: ...he Hotline Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service campaign safety or emission recall or similar action it should be completed as soon as possible Please check with y...

Page 9: ...eat belt reminder consists of an audible signal an indicator light above the rearview mirror and a symbol in the instrument panel that alert the driver and front seat passenger if their seat belts are...

Page 10: ...he foot pedals and steering wheel Within this context they should strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel Child seats Please refer t...

Page 11: ...nutes and disconnect the battery Wait at least one minute Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II Press firmly on the brake pedal Move the gear selector from P ark to the N eutral po...

Page 12: ...nd to determine if the intensity of the collision is sufficient for the seat belt tensioners and or airbags to be deployed However not all frontal collisions activate the front airbags If the collisio...

Page 13: ...or child booster cushions backrests in the front passenger s seat We also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches 140 cm in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the...

Page 14: ...en shorter than four feet seven inches 140 cm be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger side airbag and be properly restrained for their size and weight See also the child safet...

Page 15: ...ision In this case the safety systems and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible Modifications If you are considering modifying your vehicle in...

Page 16: ...e front passenger s seat should not be modified in any way This could reduce pressure on the seat cushion which might interfere with the OWS system s function pg 11 Safety WARNING Keep the following p...

Page 17: ...ers rear window sideview mirror defroster heated front seats 37 Trip computer option 38 Cruise control 39 Parking brake electric socket cigarette lighter 41 Electrically operated windows 42 Rearview m...

Page 18: ...tes the air temperature outside your car A snowflake symbol in the text window is displayed when the temperature is in the range of 23 36 F 5 2 C Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault...

Page 19: ...iler for inspection See page 97 for additional information Stability Traction Control STC system or Dynamic Stability Traction Control DSTC system This indicator light will flash when STC or DSTC is a...

Page 20: ...brake applied This light will be on when the parking brake hand brake is applied The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats Canadian models are equipped with this symbol Rear fog ligh...

Page 21: ...red messages by pressing button A see illustration The text window can be cleared the message will be returned to memory by pressing button A again Message Meaning STOP SAFELY Stop and switch off the...

Page 22: ...page 25 2 Red warning symbol see page 25 pg 29 Instruments and controls Switches in the center console The positions of these buttons may vary depending on the specifications of the vehicle Four C ac...

Page 23: ...e head restraints should be in the upright position before the rear seat backrests are folded down WARNING For safety reasons no one should be allowed to sit in the outboard rear seat positions if the...

Page 24: ...r park assist option accessory See page 109 for more information on this function pg 31 Instruments and controls Steering wheel adjustment Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be ad...

Page 25: ...lights will come on In darkness the daytime running lights will switch off and the Bi Xenon headlights will switch on Foglights Front fog lights option The front fog lights can be used in combination...

Page 26: ...door Press button 5 when the car is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward An audible click wil...

Page 27: ...e cover panel to access the electric motor C 3 Press the catch D rearward to unlock the fuel filler door or forward to lock the door pg 34 Instruments and controls Left side steering wheel lever Lever...

Page 28: ...nition switch Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steering wheel to position 4 and release it Exit the car and lock the doors The headlights and parking lights will illum...

Page 29: ...n is left on the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged pg 36 Instruments and controls Headlight wiper washer certain models When the lever is pulled to wash the windshie...

Page 30: ...minutes and to the rear window after approximately 12 minutes The LED will go out correspondingly Heated front seats option The front seat heating can be switched on and off as required Press the swi...

Page 31: ...nce on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles 20 km will be displayed in the text window 2 Average fuel consumption This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was...

Page 32: ...l is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depressed The currently set speed is stored in memory Pressing resume will return the vehicle to the previously set speed Acceleration Momentary a...

Page 33: ...seats The brake is applied to the rear wheels The indicator light in the instrument panel will light up to indicate when the parking brake is applied Apply the parking brake by pulling up firmly on t...

Page 34: ...To raise Lightly pull up the front edge of the button to the first detent stop The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the f...

Page 35: ...tons on the driver s door armrest pg 43 Instruments and controls Electrically operated window on the front passenger s side The control for the electrically operated window on the front passenger s se...

Page 36: ...light up and then use the adjustment control to adjust the passenger s door mirror After you have adjusted the mirror s press the L or R switch again the LED will go out to deactivate the adjustment...

Page 37: ...s Use only suitable plastic scrapers to remove ice or snow from the mirrors Using a metal ice scraper could damage the water repellent coating pg 46 Instruments and controls Power moonroof option Powe...

Page 38: ...pening the moonroof Do not operate the moonroof if it is frozen closed Never place heavy objects on the moonroof WARNING Never open close the moonroof it is obstructed in any way when in operation Nev...

Page 39: ...ore should always be replaced with a new one Sensors The sunlight sensor on the dashboard and passenger compartment temperature sensor in the ECC control panel should not be covered in any way as this...

Page 40: ...n if the ignition key is in position I or II to avoid unnecessary battery drain To activate the blower turn the control to the desired setting Passenger compartment blower Approximately 50 minutes aft...

Page 41: ...onic climate control ECC pg 53 Climate control Electronic climate control ECC contd AUTO This function automatically regulates the Electronic Climate Control system so that the selected temperatures a...

Page 42: ...ly and the air in the passenger compartment is dehumidified Recirculation will not function while defrost is engaged Blower control Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrea...

Page 43: ...t least 3 seconds to activate a recirculation timer mode The amber LED in the recirculation button will flash 5 times to show that the timer mode is being activated In timer mode each time the recircu...

Page 44: ...s now activated Keep in mind the following Make it a rule to have the air quality sensor activated at all times Recirculation is limited in cold climates to avoid fogging If window fogging occurs you...

Page 45: ...rol to pump the front edge of the cushion up or down 3 Raise lower seat height pump the seat up or down 4 Lumbar support turn the control for firmer or softer lumbar support 5 Backrest tilt turn the c...

Page 46: ...asing the catches push the backrest forward Move the seat as far forward as possible so that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment WARNING Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent...

Page 47: ...the following page for information on programming the memory function in the driver s seat Remote keyless entry system and the driver s seat The remote control transmitter also controls the position o...

Page 48: ...The following example explains how button 1 can be programmed Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way To program store a seat position in button 1 1 Move the seat to the desired position us...

Page 49: ...hen you switch the light on it remains lit for 10 minutes You can disconnect the automatic function by pressing the courtesy light button for more than 3 seconds Briefly pressing the courtesy light bu...

Page 50: ...red for your car They must be properly placed and secured in the mat clips WARNING An extra mat on the driver s floor can cause the accelerator pedal to catch Check that the movement of the accelerato...

Page 51: ...keys are provided with your car master keys and a service valet key The master key the remote control and the central locking button may all be used to lock and unlock all of your car s locks The ser...

Page 52: ...module The car will start only with a properly coded key Each key has a unique code which your Volvo retailer uses if new keys are required A maximum of six remote controls keys can be programmed and...

Page 53: ...activate and deactivate the alarm system To avoid leaving your keys in the car make a habit of always locking the car with the remote control Automatic re locking If the doors are unlocked the locks...

Page 54: ...locking an occupied vehicle would hinder rapid access to the occupants in an accident or emergency Replacing the battery in the remote control If the range of the transmitter is noticeably reduced thi...

Page 55: ...you close the trunk lid it locks automatically Unlocking the trunk lid with the master key The master key should only be used to unlock the trunk lid in emergencies if the remote control is not workin...

Page 56: ...ys out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles On hot days the temperature in the trunk or veh...

Page 57: ...d if the car is equipped with the optional inclination sensor The battery is disconnected while the alarm is armed The siren is disconnected when the alarm is disarmed Arming the alarm Press the LOCK...

Page 58: ...ration is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired o...

Page 59: ...rmed LED flashes once per second the alarm is armed LED flashes rapidly before the ignition is switched on the alarm has been triggered Fault in the alarm system If a fault has been detected in the al...

Page 60: ...ome oil consumption occurs during normal engine operation more oil is consumed when the engine is new as the internal parts generate higher friction while wearing in to each other From the time the en...

Page 61: ...ohol 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...

Page 62: ...l filler door is not obstructed and is completely closed after refueling Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather NOTE During a transitional period a small number of service stations may sti...

Page 63: ...p to 10 seconds Release the key as soon as the engine starts If the engine fails to start repeat this step NOTE On certain models when the car is started idle speed may be noticeably higher than norma...

Page 64: ...same key ring when you try to start the car this could cause interference in the immobilizer system and result in the car not starting If this should occur remove one of the keys from the key ring bef...

Page 65: ...es more fuel and is subject to increased wear Whenever possible avoid using the car for driving short distances This does not allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature Drive carefully and...

Page 66: ...e steering wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend This ensures good stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid Remember that these properties can al...

Page 67: ...fully depressed before you can start your car If the clutch is not depressed it will not be possible to start the engine 6 speed manual transmission option on certain models Fifth and sixth gears sho...

Page 68: ...n the engine must be running or the ignition key must be in position II and the brake pedal must be depressed WARNING Never leave the car unattended when the engine is running If by mistake the gear s...

Page 69: ...gear selector is in the D rive position Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage disengage this driving mode see illustration When the W driving mode is engaged this is displayed in...

Page 70: ...t be running or the ignition key must be in position II and the brake pedal must be depressed WARNING Never leave the car unattended when the engine is running If by mistake the gear selector is moved...

Page 71: ...gear or rearward toward to shift to a lower gear If you hold the gear selector toward the transmission will downshift one gear and will utilize the braking power of the engine If the current speed is...

Page 72: ...Volvo recommends that you always drive on tires of the same brand size construction radial tread pattern load speed traction temperature and treadwear rating Never drive on mixed tires except for bri...

Page 73: ...t amount of shock absorption and the softest ride This mode is recommended for long distance driving or when driving in slippery conditions The indicator light in the button will be off when this mode...

Page 74: ...up for the lack of power assistance This can happen for example when towing your vehicle or if the engine is switched off when the vehicle is rolling The brake pedal feels harder than usual Water on b...

Page 75: ...ngine If both warning lights go off no further action is required If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level see page 1...

Page 76: ...owever that the tires have been developed to give these features on snow ice free surfaces Certain models are equipped with all season tires which provide a somewhat higher degree of road holding on s...

Page 77: ...re size combinations will not be covered by your new vehicle warranty Volvo assumes no responsibility for death injury or expenses that may result from such installations pg 113 Wheels and tires New t...

Page 78: ...are also located on the driver s side B pillar the structural member at the side of the vehicle at the rear of the driver s door opening or on the inside of the fuel filler door on Canadian models Th...

Page 79: ...e air pressure when you get to the pump If checking tire pressure when the tire is hot never bleed or reduce air pressure The tires are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase abov...

Page 80: ...tire pressure monitoring system uses sensors mounted in the tire valves to check inflation pressure levels When the vehicle is moving at a speed of 20 mph 30 km h or faster these sensors transmit infl...

Page 81: ...erly When the malfunction telltale is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the instal...

Page 82: ...hicle speed to a maximum of 50 mph 80 km h The vehicle can be driven approximately 50 miles 80 km or somewhat farther if the vehicle is not heavily loaded The tire should be replaced as soon as possib...

Page 83: ...s used at the manufacturer s discretion This information helps a tire manufacturer identify a tire for safety recall purposes 9 Tire Ply Composition and Material Used Indicates the number of plies ind...

Page 84: ...he amount of cargo and the speed at which the vehicle will be driven for a prolonged period This information can be found on the tire inflation placard s located on the driver s side B pillar or on th...

Page 85: ...in permanent deformation or catastrophic failure Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the tires that were original equipment on the vehicle because this will lower th...

Page 86: ...ory aftermarket or custom tires and wheels are installed and are of a size different than the original tires and wheels chains in some cases CANNOT be used Sufficient clearances between chains and bra...

Page 87: ...Temporary Spare The spare tire in your car is called a Temporary Spare Recommended tire pressure see the placard on the B pillar or on the fuel filler door should be maintained irrespective of which p...

Page 88: ...1 turn Turn the bolts counterclockwise to loosen CAUTION The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came with the car The use of differ...

Page 89: ...l position as when changing over to winter tires wheels Jack on certain models Installing the wheel Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub Lift the wheel and place it on the hub Install the w...

Page 90: ...Block the wheels standing on the ground use rigid wooden blocks or large stones The jack should be kept well greased pg 128 This page intentionally left blank Contents Top of Page...

Page 91: ...spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover after the car has been washed A stiff bristle brush and lukewarm soapy water can be used to clean the wiper blades Frequent cleaning improves visibili...

Page 92: ...ed during the first year after delivery however waxing may be beneficial Before applying polish or wax the car must be washed and dried Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover Difficult...

Page 93: ...ainst soil and sunlight Volvo also offers a special leather softener that should be applied after the cleaner and protectant It leaves leather soft and smooth and reduces friction between leather and...

Page 94: ...can Paint touch up pen Brush Masking tape If the stone chip has not gone down to the bare metal and an undamaged color coat remains you can add paint immediately after removing dirt NOTE When touchin...

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Page 96: ...therefore must be performed by a qualified technician Volvo advises you to follow the service program outlined in this booklet To keep your Volvo in top condition specify time tested and proven Genuin...

Page 97: ...ided as required by state provincial law Refer to your separate Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for detailed information concerning each of the warranties pg 137 Maintenance and servi...

Page 98: ...ssion inspection for any of the following reasons If your Check Engine MIL light is lit your vehicle may fail inspection If your vehicle s Check Engine light was lit but went out without any action on...

Page 99: ...n the inboard edge of the sill rail see illustration WARNING The car ignition system has very high voltage The voltage in the ignition system is dangerous Do not touch spark plugs ignition cables or t...

Page 100: ...e to the cooling system if it should freeze Top off with Volvo Genuine Coolant Antifreeze only a 50 50 mix of water and antifreeze CAUTION The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct...

Page 101: ...ce or engine protection Volvo Cars recommends Depending on your driving habits premium or synthetic oils may provide superior fuel economy and engine protection Consult your Volvo retailer for recomme...

Page 102: ...fies the oil s viscosity The lower section indicates whether the oil has demonstrated energy conserving properties in a standard test in comparison to a reference oil pg 143 Maintenance and service Oi...

Page 103: ...l becomes too low Always add oil of the same type and viscosity as already used WARNING Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces R models R models are equippe...

Page 104: ...ities of the coolant and has a lower boiling point It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze Top off with Volvo Genuine Coolant Antifreeze only a 50 50 mix of water and antifr...

Page 105: ...driving under extremely hard conditions mountain driving etc Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer Power steering fluid reservoir The fluid level should always be betwee...

Page 106: ...e certification label on the underside of the hood For further information regarding these regulations please consult your Volvo retailer 2 Vacuum hose routing underside of hood 3 Loads and Tire Press...

Page 107: ...umber VIN should always be quoted in all correspondence concerning your vehicle with the retailer and when ordering parts pg 165 Specifications Dimensions and weights Dimensions Length 180 in 458 cm S...

Page 108: ...matic 4470 lbs 2030 kg 5 cyl turbo AWD automatic 4540 lbs 2060 kg 5 cyl turbo AWD R manual automatic 4540 lbs 2060 kg Capacity weight 5 cyl turbo 870 lbs 395 kg 5 cyl turbo AWD 805 lbs 365 kg 5 cyl tu...

Page 109: ...ane requirement AKI 87 RON 91 unleaded fuel See also page 82 pg 168 Specifications Engine Oil Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF 3 API SL or ACEA A1 B1 Lower quality oils may not...

Page 110: ...into contact with the hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather conditions Excessive starter cranking in excess of one minute or an intermittently firing or...

Page 111: ...SV8 5 11 Front footwell lighting cargo area lighting C5W SV8 5 12 Vanity mirror 1 2W SV5 5 WARNING Bi Xenon headlights option due to the high voltage used by these headlights these bulbs should only...

Page 112: ...3 67 93 2 3 67 93 2 3 67 93 2 Cylinder displacement 1 2 4 146 5 cu in 2 52 153 8 cu in 2 52 153 8 cu in Compression ratio 8 5 1 9 0 1 8 5 1 Charge air cooler Intercooler Turbocharged engines employ a...

Page 113: ...llence A S E Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas Besides passing exams each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before...

Page 114: ...speakers HU 850 Features AM FM radio integrated 6 disc CD changer 4x50W or 4x70W output plus 25W Dolby Pro Logic II eleven speakers A subwoofer mounted under the floor in the cargo area is available...

Page 115: ...press to release control and turn to adjust 5 Balance left right press to release control and turn to adjust 6 Fader front rear press to release control and turn to adjust 7 Source Menu Press to open...

Page 116: ...or radio stations 9 Exit exit the menu 10 Navigation buttons seek change radio station or CD track 11 CD eject 12 Dolby Surround Pro Logic II 13 2 channel stereo 14 3 channel stereo 15 CD slot 16 CD r...

Page 117: ...t front rear speaker balance by pressing the button to extend the control and turning it to the left more sound from the rear speakers or to the right more sound from the front speakers A detent indic...

Page 118: ...n and to discontinue the scan function Station seek up down Press or to start the seek function The radio seeks the next audible station and tunes it in Repeat the procedure to continue the seek funct...

Page 119: ...io stations or their frequencies To use the AUTO function 1 Select radio mode using the AM or FM buttons or by turning the SOURCE knob 2 Start the search by pressing AUTO for more than 2 seconds 3 AUT...

Page 120: ...During this delay PI seek will be displayed and there will be no sound PI seek can be interrupted by pressing EXIT Radio text Certain RBDS stations broadcast program information which can be shown in...

Page 121: ...nt VARIED Pop music POP M Rock music ROCK M Easy listening EASY M Light classics LIGHT M Classical music CLASSICS Other music OTHER M Weather WEATHER Finance FINANCE Religious programs RELIGION Travel...

Page 122: ...ray 41 Audio 177 AUTO climate control 53 Automatic Climate Control ECC 52 Automatic transmission 90 Automatic transmission kickdown 91 Automatic transmission Sport mode 93 Average speed 38 AWD 94 B Ba...

Page 123: ...ion 50 Clock 24 Coat hanger 67 Cold weather precautions 107 Coolant 144 Coolant changing 140 144 Coolant checking level of 140 Cooling system 169 Courtesy light 62 Cruise control 39 Curb weight 121 Cu...

Page 124: ...n 171 Fuel 82 Fuel filler cap ii 84 Fuel filler door ii 84 Fuel Formulations 83 Fuel gauge 24 Fuel tank capacity 167 Fuses 157 G Gasoline 82 Gear position 89 Geartronic 92 Geartronic manual shifting 9...

Page 125: ...l 24 Integrated booster cushion 19 Interior 57 Interior lighting 62 Introduction i ISOFIX LATCH anchors 20 J Jack 126 Jack location of 70 Jump starting 102 K Keylock ii 85 Keys 71 Kickdown 91 L LATCH...

Page 126: ...performed maintenance 137 Permissible axle weight 121 Polishing 131 Power moonroof 46 Power seat 60 Power steering fluid 145 Power steering speed sensitive 88 Power sunroof 46 PremAir iii PROPOSITION...

Page 127: ...de marker light changing 153 Ski hatch 69 Snow chains 123 125 Snow tires 123 Spare wheel 69 Spark plugs 173 Specifications 163 Speedometer 24 Sport mode 93 Stability systems 98 Stability Traction Cont...

Page 128: ...trailer 103 Towing the car 100 Trailer hitch detachable 105 Trailer indicator lamp 27 Trailer towing 103 Transmission automatic 90 Transmission Geartronic 92 Transmission manual 89 Tread wear indicato...

Page 129: ...iii W W Winter 91 93 Warning symbol in center of dashboard 25 Warranties 136 Washer fluid reservoir 141 144 Washing the car 130 Waxing 131 Weight distribution 88 Weights 166 Windshield washer fluid r...

Page 130: ...vities that are not directly related to controlling the car in the driving environment Your new Volvo is or can be equipped with many feature rich entertainment and communication systems These include...

Page 131: ...e 145 3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks Mixture 50 anti freeze and 50 water See page 144 4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks The distance between the marks...

Page 132: ...Low beam 3 High beam 4 Fog light option H3 on R models 5 Fog light 6 Tail parking light 7 Brake light 8 Side marker light 9 Direction indicator 10 Backup light See pages 149 155 for more information o...

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