Volvo S60 User Manual 2
VOLVO
S60
2006
CONTENTS
THE VOLVO S60
Driver’s environment 4
Performance technology 6
AWD with Instant Traction™ 8
Active chassis with Four-C 9
Volvo S60 R 10
Safety 12
Personal security 16
Comfort and versatility 18
Environmental care 20
“CARS ARE DRIVEN BY PEOPLE. THEREFORE, THE GUIDING
PRINCIPLE BEHIND EVERYTHING WE MAKE AT VOLVO, IS
– AND MUST REMAIN – SAFETY.”
ASSAR GABRIELSSON AND G USTAF LARSON,
THEFOUNDERSOFVOLVO.
SELECTING A VOLVO S60
The S60 selection 26
Standard features/ 28
Factory options
Option packages 29
Audio and entertainment 30
Exterior selections 32
Interior selections 34
Factory-installed options 38
Accessories 39
Technical specifications 40
Exterior colours 42
Care by Volvo 43
www.volvocanada.com
For a lifetime, we have protected and celebrated life: of the occupants
of our cars and of the world around them. Since our life began in 1927,
we’ve learned a great deal about keeping people safe, through extensive
testing and by researching real-life accidents. In fact, while the entire
automobile industry makes use of Volvo safety concepts, we continue
to develop new ones.
One of the things we’ve discovered is that although safety is
enhanced through the interaction of sophisticated systems, it is most
importantly the product of the relationship between car and driver.
This bond is where dynamic driving begins. With this in mind, we have
designed a Volvo that is not only thrilling to drive, but is also safer than
ever before; for people and for the environment in which they live.
Maybe that’s why, even after all these years, we still find safety so
exciting. Welcome to the carmaker that never takes life for granted.
VOLVO. FOR LIFE
Its attraction is both logical and emotional. However you choose to
measure it, the Volvo S60 is a compelling choice. It has a powerful
persona and a seductive sense of style. It’s a charismatic mix of art
and engineering, and a sportsman through and through. If you’re
motivated by the purity of a car that’s built for the love of driving,
this one might be for you.
THE VOLVO S60.
A PERFECT AFFAIR
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The driving environment is inviting. The seat is snug, the setting serene.
There’s space to stretch your legs, and a feeling of close proximity to
the instruments. The clean lines of the cabin encompass an array of
intuitive controls.
COME CLOSER
INTUITIVE D RIVING
Lean back and let the ne arly infinite range of
adjustments in the driver’s seat offer pampering
support. Everything you need is perfectly placed.
With both hands on the wheel, you’re in position
to operate most of the car’s controls – including
the cru
ise control and the audio system.
RELAX
Yo u’re surrounded by a variety of convenient
details, such as a central armrest that enhances
comfort while adding practical features.
BUI LT-IN NAVIGATOR
The optional Volvo Navigation System helps guide
you to your destination, be it to the home of a friend
in an unfamiliar city or to the welcome sight of a
hotel along the way. The system’s voice guidance
and ergonomically designed controls help keep your
attention o
n the road, secure in the knowledge that
the road is taking you where you want to go.
Shown with optional equipment.
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When it leaps into action you’ll appreciate the sure-footed grip.
The fuel-efficient five-cylinder engine generates an abundant flow
of power. The drivetrain is a synthesis of strength and precision that
provides an invigorating thrust. The Volvo S60 likes to perform for
HOLD TIGHT
an audience, so choose your passengers carefully.
< ENGINE
The 5-cylinder engines form the core of your driving
experience, providing power on demand. Cutting-edge
technology and advanced engineering result in quick
acceleration, but not at the expense of fuel consumption
or emissions. The engine range spans from the 208 hp
2.5T to the exhilarating 257 hp T5 litre powerplant.
TRANSMISSION >
The engine’s power reaches the road through a range of
five or six-speed transmissions. To give you the best of both
worlds, the optional Geartronic automatic transmission
offers you the convenience of a fully automatic ride, or lets
you shift through the gears manually for faster acceleration
or to utilize the engine’s braking capacity.
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AWD WITH INSTANT TRACTION™
The Volvo S60 2.5T AWD employs Volvo’s new pre-charged, electronically controlled all-wheel drive system – AWD with Instant Traction™.
The difference is noticeable from the moment you start off – constant hydraulic pressure ensures that power is instantly divided among the
wheels with the best traction. Wheel spin is minimized to provide immediate acceleration and reassuring stability in slippery conditions.
During normal driving on straight dry roads, the front wheels receive up to 95% of the power for optimum stability and fuel economy. As the
situation dictates, up to 50% of the power is instantly distributed to the rear wheels – depending on what is required to provide maximum
stability and traction. And when cornering, the AWD system channels power where it’s needed most to provide sharp turning and consistent
stability throughout the curve.
How about using all four wheels to their greatest potential? Volvo’s
active chassis with its unique Four-C technology continuously adjusts
the suspension according to your driving style, speed and current road
conditions. And to fully utilize the physics of all four wheels, there’s
Volvo’s pre-charged AWD with Instant Traction™ – providing instant
take-off and superior traction on all surfaces.
THE POWER OF FOUR
COMFORT
For when the road is slippery or bumpy, when driving in town, or when
you just want a relaxed ride. The Comfort chassis mode insulates the
car’s occupants from irregularities in the road surface. The system
prioritizes low damping forces for smooth, gentle body movements
and exceptional ride comfort.
SPORT
For a sports car feel and a lively yet comfortable drive. The system
prioritizes rapid reactions. It results in decisive body movements
– for more precise handling with quicker steering response and
tenacious traction.
THE OPTIONAL ACTIVE CHASSI S WITH FOUR-C (CONTINUOUS LY CONTROLLED CHASS IS CONCEPT) (OPTIONAL ON T5)
The advanced chassis system monitors the car, road and driver 500 times per second and simultaneously adjusts each shock absorber for optimal
handling and comfort. At the heart of the system is Volvo’s semi-active suspension with continuously controlled Monroe-Öhlins shock absorbers
– featuring the two dynamic chassis modes: Comfort and Sport. The shock absorbers, stability system, engine, brakes and steering all interact in
an electronic system controlled by you. The shift from Comfort to Sport is done with the simple press of a button.
DRIVI NG AHEAD
Four-C continuously analyses
a series of driving parameters,
instantly adjusting each shock
absorber to suit current conditions.
DRIVI NG ON BUMPY ROADS
The shock absorbers adjust
immediately to provide the most
comfortable ride possible – the
system absorbs anything the
road has to offer.
BRAKIN G
The moment you brake, the shock
absorbers readjust to level the
car throughout the braking
process – providing enhanced
control and maximum grip.
CORNERING
As the car enters a curve, the
Four-C system restricts the shock
absorbers so the car steers neatly
into the bend, with speed and
balance. When turning further,
Four-C ensures that the car
remains stable yet responsive
throughout the curve.
Imagine truly high performance, poised for action – ready for the
moment you feel the urge to use it. This is the Volvo S60 R, a powerful
yet refined machine to fulfill your every driving desire. To find out more,
see the Volvo R brochure.
A NEW PINNACLE IN
PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY
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One thing the Volvo S60’s preventive safety won’t prevent is driving
pleasure. Take the solid body for example. Its rigid structure helps
absorb the forces that are the natural result of a spirited drive down
a winding road. At times like this, you’ll also appreciate the attentive
steering, and STC or DSTC, with the advanced technology to help
STIMULATING SAFETY
keep you on track.
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