Starting and driving

2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug in Hybrid Brakes Brake fluid – specifications Brake fluid is the medium in a hydraulic brake system that is used to transfer pressure from e.g. a brake pedal via a master brake cylinder, which in turn acts on the brake callipers. Prescribed grade: Volvo Original or equivalent fluid compliant with a … Read more

2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug in Hybrid Foot brake Brake assistance The brake assist system (BAS) helps to increase brake force during braking, and can thereby shorten the braking distance.The system detects the way in which the driver brakes and increases brake force where necessary. The brake force can be boosted up to the level … Read more

2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug in Hybrid Parking brake Parking brake The parking brake prevents the car from rolling away from stationary by means of mechanically locking/blocking the rear wheels. The control for the parking brake is located in the tunnel console between the seats. A faint electric motor noise can be heard when the … Read more

2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug in Hybrid Parking Drive system Drive systems The car combines an internal combustion engine that drives the front wheels with an electric motor that drives the rear wheels. Two drive systems Depending on the driver-selected drive mode and available electric energy, the two drive systems can be used either individually … Read more

2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug in Hybrid Parking Drive modes Regenerative braking The car recovers kinetic energy during braking in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.The function is available in all drive modes together with gear position D or B. Activating brake regeneration Depress the brake pedal. The car brakes and regenerates energy. Regeneration increases during … Read more

2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug in Hybrid Parking Recommendations for driving Towing During towing, the car is towed by another vehicle by means of a towline. Important Towing the car is not permitted as the electric motor may be damaged. Instead, the car must be transported raised with all the wheels on a recovery vehicle’s … Read more

2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug in Hybrid Parking Towbar and trailer Towing capacity and towball load Towing capacity and towball load for driving with a trailer can be read in the tables. Max. weight braked trailer Note Use of vibration dampers on the towbar is recommended for trailers heavier than 1800 kg. Engine Engine code Max. … Read more

2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug in Hybrid Parking Fuel Fuel gauge The fuel gauge in the driver display shows the fuel level in the tank. The blue zone in the fuel gauge indicates the quantity of fuel in the tank. When the fuel level is low, the fuel pump symbol illuminates and turns amber colour. … Read more

2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug in Hybrid Parking Emission control Petrol particle filter Petrol cars are fitted with particle filters for more efficient emission control.Particles in the exhaust gases are collected in the petrol particle filter during normal driving. In normal driving conditions, passive regeneration takes place, which leads to the particles being oxidised and … Read more

2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug in Hybrid Electric operation and charging Drive systems The car combines an internal combustion engine that drives the front wheels with an electric motor that drives the rear wheels. Two drive systems Depending on the driver-selected drive mode and available electric energy, the two drive systems can be used either … Read more