VOLVO OWNERS MANUAL S60 & S60 R WEB EDITION 2006 Dear Volvo owner We hope you will enjoy many years of driving pleasure in your Volvo. The car has been designed for the safety and comfort of you and your passengers. Volvo is one of the safest cars in the world. Your Volvo has also been designed to satisfy all current safety and environmental requirements. In order to increase your enjoyment of the car, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the equipment, instructions and maintenance information contained in this owner’s manual. Thank you for choosing Volvo! 1 Introduction Owner’s Manual NOTE! Volvo cars are adapted for the varying A good way of getting to know your new car requirements of different markets, as well as is to read the owner’s manual, ideally before for national or local legal requirements and your first journey. This will give you the oppor- regulations. tunity to familiarise yourself with new func- The specifications, design features and illus- tions, to see how best to handle the car in trations in this owner’s manual are not bind- different situations, and to make the best use ing. We reserve the right to make of all the car’s features. Please pay attention modifications without prior notice. to the safety instructions contained in the © Volvo Car Corporation manual: WARNING! "Warning!" texts indicate where there is a risk of personal injury in the event of the instructions not being followed. IMPORTANT! "Important!" texts indicate a risk of damage to the car in the event of the instructions not being followed. The equipment described in the owner’s manual is not present in all models. In addi- tion to standard equipment, this manual also describes options (factory fitted equipment) and certain accessories (extra equipment). 2 Volvo Car Corporation and the environment Volvo Car Corporation’s EPI (Environmental Product Information) envi- Efficient emission control environmental philosophy ronmental product decla rations are supplied Your Volvo is manufactured following the for all Volvo models. You can now compare Environmental care, safety and quality are the concept Clean inside and out – a concept the environmental impact of different models three core values which influence all opera- that encompasses a clean interior environ- and engines. tions of the Volvo Car Corporation. We also ment as well as highly efficient emission con- believe that our customers share our consid- Read more at www.volvocars.com/EPI. trol. In many cases the exhaust emissions are eration for the environment. Fuel consumption well below the applicable standards. Your Volvo complies with strict international In addition there is a special radiator coating, Volvo cars have competitive fuel consump- 1 environmental standards and is also manu- tion in each of their respective classes. Lower PremAir® , which can convert hazardous factured in one of the cleanest and most fuel consumption generally results in lower ground-level ozone into pure oxygen. resource-efficient plants in the world. Volvo emission of the greenhouse gas, carbon Car Corporation has global certification to dioxide. the ISO 14001 environmental standard, It is possible for the driver to influence fuel which leads to continuous improvements consumption, see page 4. within the area of the environment. 1. PremAir® is a registered trademark of Engelhard Corporation. 3 Volvo Car Corporation and the environment Clean air in the passenger tanning with natural plant substances and Reducing environmental impact compartment meets the requirements. You can help reduce environmental impact, A sophisticated air cleaning system, IAQS1 Volvo workshops and the for example, by purchasing eco-labelled car (Interior Air Quality System) ensures that the environment care products and by servicing and maintain- ing the car according to the instructions in air in the passenger compartment is cleaner Regular maintenance carried out by an the owner’s manual. than the air outside. authorised Volvo workshop creates the con- The system consists of an electronic sensor ditions for long service life and low fuel con- The following hints will help you to do your bit and a carbon filter. The air intake is closed if sumption, and contributes to a cleaner for the environment: the level of reducing gases and oxidising environment. When Volvo’s workshops are • Ensure that your tyre pressures are cor- gases, e.g. carbon monoxide, becomes too entrusted with the repair and maintenance of rect. Poorly inflated tyres increase fuel high, for example in heavy town traffic, the car, it becomes part of our system. We consumption. If any of the higher tyre queues and tunnels. The entry of nitrous make clear environmental demands regard- pressures recommended by Volvo are oxides, ground-level ozone and hydrocarbons ing the way in which workshops are designed used then fuel consumption decreases. is prevented by the carbon filter. in order to prevent spills and discharges into • Since a roof rack and ski the environment, and this includes the thor- Textile standard box increase air resist- ough collection and sorting of the gaseous, ance, leading to signifi- The interior of a Volvo is designed to be liquid and solid waste that arises in our work- cantly higher fuel healthy and safe – even for people with con- shops. Our workshop staff have the knowl- consumption, they tact allergies and for asthma sufferers. edge and the tools required to guarantee should be removed Extreme attention has been given to choosing good environmental care. immediately after use. environmentally-compatible materials. This means that they also fulfil the requirements of • Remove unnecessary items from the car - the Öko-Tex 100 ecological standard – a the greater the load the higher the fuel major advance towards a healthier cabin envi- consumption. ronment. • Is your car equipped with an engine block heater? If so, use it for a few hours before Öko-Tex certification covers seatbelts, car- starting from cold to reduce fuel con- pets, thread and fabrics for example. Even the sumption and exhaust emissions. leather upholstery undergoes chromium-free • Drive gently. Avoid unnecessary rapid acceleration and heavy braking. 1. Option. 4 Volvo Car Corporation and the environment • Drive in the highest gear possible. Low engine speeds result in lower fuel consumption. • Ease back on the accel- erator on downhill gradients. • Use engine braking. Take your foot off the accelerator and change down. • Avoid idling. Switch off the engine in traf- fic queues. • Always dispose of envi- ronmentally hazardous waste, such as batter- ies and oils, in an envi- ronmentally safe manner. If uncertain, consult an authorised Volvo workshop for advice. • Service your car regularly. These hints will help you to reduce your fuel consumption without increasing your travel time or lessening the enjoyment of driving. Apart from being kind to your car, you’ll be saving money - and the Earth’s resources. 5 6 Safety 9 Instruments and controls 33 Climate control 63 Interior 75 Locks and alarm 89 Starting and driving 101 Wheels and tyres 137 Car care 147 Maintenance and service 153 Audio (option) 181 Telephone (option) 203 Technical data 219 7 8 Safety Seatbelts 10 Airbag system 13 Airbags (SRS) 14 Activating/deactivating the airbag (SRS) 17 Side airbags (SIPS bags) 19 Inflatable Curtain (IC) 21 WHIPS 22 When are the safety systems activated? 24 Inspecting the airbags and inflatable curtains 25 Child safety 26 9 Safety Seatbelts Releasing the belt: – Press the red lock button and let the belt WARNING! retract. If the belt does not retract fully, The seatbelts and airbags interact. If a feed the belt in by hand so that it does not seatbelt is not used or is used incorrectly, hang lose. this may diminish the protection provided The belt locks and cannot be withdrawn: by the airbag in the event of a collision. • if it is pulled out too quickly • during braking and acceleration WARNING! • if the car leans heavily. Never modify or repair the seatbelts your- It is important that the belt lies against the self. Contact an authorised Volvo work- body so it can provide maximum protection. shop. Do not lean the backrest too far back. The If the belt has been subjected to a major seatbelt is designed to protect in a normal load, such as in a collision, the entire belt Tensioning the hip strap. The belt must be seating position. positioned low down. must be replaced. Some of the protective Keep the following in mind: Always use a seatbelt characteristics of the belt may have been • do not use clips or anything else that can lost, even if it appears to be undamaged. Heavy braking can have serious conse- prevent the belt from fitting properly Replace the seatbelt if the belt is worn or quences if the seatbelts are not used. Ensure • ensure the belt is not be twisted or damaged. The new seatbelt must be type- that all passengers use their seatbelts. Other- caught on anything approved and intended for installation in wise, rear seat passengers may be thrown • the hip strap must be positioned low the same position as the replaced belt. forward against the backs of the front seats in down (not over the abdomen) the event of a collision. • tension the hip strap over the lap by Putting on a seatbelt: pulling the diagonal shoulder belt as illus- – Pull the belt out slowly and secure it by trated. pressing the buckle into the lock. A loud "click" indicates that the belt has locked. WARNING! Each belt is intended for one person only. 10 Safety Seatbelts NOTE! The seatbelt reminder is intended for an adult sitting in the front seat. If a belt-fitted child seat is fitted in the front seat, the seatbelt reminder does not switch on.