Volvo S60: All Wheel Drive – AWD - Automatic transmission - Transmission - Your driving environment - Volvo S60 Owners ManualVolvo S60: All Wheel Drive – AWD

Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent All Wheel Drive, which means that power

Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent All Wheel Drive, which means that power is distributed automatically between the front and rear wheels. Under normal driving conditions, most of the engine's power is directed to the front wheels. However, if there is any tendency for the front wheels to spin, an electronically controlled coupling distributes power to the wheels that have the best traction.

NOTE NOTE

The message AWD disabled Service required will be appear in the information display if an electrical fault should occur in the AWD system. A warning light will also illuminate in the instrument panel. If this occurs, have the system checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

    Shiftlock override
    If the vehicle cannot be driven, for example because of a dead battery, the gear selector must be moved from the P position before the vehicle can be moved3. 1 - Lift away the rubber mat on the f ...

    Brakes
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    Mirrors
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    Ventilation
    To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Press the “” button. 3. Set the temperature control dial all the way lef ...