PACK & LOAD Carriers
Roof load carrying system
(retailer installed accessory)
Dynamic Chassis
PERFORMANCE Transmission
To help you fully utilize the roof of your Volvo, we’ve developed
a range of versatile load carrying accessories. This system
is dimensioned to carry up to 220 lb. The factory-fitted
attachment points in the car’s roof make the load carriers
easy to fit. Various load accessories – such as roof boxes
and different holders for bikes, skis, surfboards and kayaks
Volvo’s chassis engineers spent thousands of hours on all
kinds of roads to create a chassis that satisfies even the
most demanding driver. Every single detail of the chassis is
optimally tuned for sporty and well-balanced handling with a
high level of comfort. For you as driver, advanced multi-link
rear and McPherson spring strut front suspension mounted
on a rigid body with a low center of gravity translate into a
feeling of being in command and in safe control. The front
and rear suspensions also interact to provide stable braking
and crisp steering. In a curve, the rear wheels have a slight
steering facility for added stability and steering response.
Brake energy regeneration
To further optimize fuel efficiency and performance in all
driving conditions, all engines feature Volvo’s intelligent
brake kinetic energy regeneration. As soon as you brake or
release the accelerator while a gear is engaged, the
alternator harnesses the car’s kinetic energy and feeds it
into the battery to reduce fuel consumption with an extra
2–3%. And when you accelerate, the alternator decouples to
free the engine for maximum performance when you need it.
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can be attached to the load carriers to meet your needs.
These accessories can be freely combined for flexibility and
many are aerodynamically designed to help reduce fuel
consumption and wind noise. And most of them can be locked
with the same key, using Volvo’s One-Key System.
Four-C Active Chassis (Continuously Controlled
Chassis Concep)
Six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission
For the best of two worlds, there’s the six-speed Geartronic
– a responsive automatic that’s ideal for relaxed driving,
tough conditions or towing. This also allows manual gear
shifting so you can maintain a lower gear to bring up the revs
or for the added assistance of engine braking. A special
winter setting makes it easier to move off and maintain grip
on slippery surfaces.
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The optional Four-C active chassis provides a choice of three
distinctive driving modes – Comfort, Sport or Advanced.
Whichever you choose, this technology monitors the car,
road and driver 500 times per second, simultaneously
adjusting each shock absorber to maintain optimal handling.
At the heart of Four-C is Volvo’s semi-active suspension with
continuously controlled Monroe-Öhlins shock absorbers.
Furthermore, Four-C interacts with the DSTC system, engine,
brakes and steering to promote your chosen handling style.
PERFORMANCE Chassis/Steering
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) with
advanced Stability Control, Traction Control through
Torque Vectoring and Sport Mode
All-wheel drive with Instant Traction™
By helping prevent spinouts and rollovers, stability control
technology like DSTC has been described as one of the most
vital safety advances of the past decade. And with the
advanced features in this Volvo, it will probably also be
perceived as one of the most important fun-to-drive
innovations. At the core of DSTC, sensors register the car’s
direction and roll rate. The system compares this with
steering wheel movements as well as the actual rotation of
the car’s wheels. DSTC is able to detect a potential skid and
help counteract one by reducing the engine’s power output,
or braking on one or more wheels. It also prevents locking
wheels caused by engine brake.
The advanced Haldex AWD technology with Instant Traction™
helps increase driving stability and traction on all road surfaces.
It has an electronic management system that constantly
monitors the speed of the wheels, the throttle, engine torque,
engine speed and the brakes. As driving conditions change,
wheels with the best grip get the most power. When a tyre
loses traction, power is reduced to that wheel and instantly
transferred to the more sure-footed wheels.
Comfort This chassis mode isolates the car’s occupants from
irregularities in the road surface. This setting prioritizes
flexible dampening for smooth and gentle body movement and
exceptional comfort. It’s ideal for slippery or uneven roads.
Sport For a sportier experience, this setting prioritizes
slightly stiffer dampening and acts faster. This results in
more decisive body movement, precise handling and good
ride comfort. Perfect for active driving.
PERFORMANCE Engines
Advanced This is the high performance mode. This setting
stiffens the dampeners for maximum road contact – directly
communicating the road surface to the driver. Prioritizing
immediate feedback rather than comfort, the advanced
setting increases the range of driving dynamics.
The new Advanced Stability Control function feaures a roll
rate gyroscope and acceleration sensor to detect slowly built
up skids at an early stage and compensate this with greater
precision. As driver, you’ll experience this as added stability
in dynamic driving where the car is exposed to high lateral
forces. Corner Traction Control with Torque Vectoring
balances the torque between the front wheels during
acceleration while cornering. This reduces understeer when
cornering at higher speeds and makes the car even more
dynamic – like when you turn onto a main road to catch up
with the traffic flow. And when you’re in the mood for a more
sporty drive, select the Sport Mode. It shuts off the spin
regulation and allows more rear skidding and more fun.
T6 AWD, six-cylinder turbocharged engine (300 hp)
This sporty in-line 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine meets high
expectations for performance, comfort and environmental
care. Twin-scroll turbo delivers immediate response at all
revs – max torque of 325 ft/lb is available already from low
revs. Fuel saving technology such as brake energy
regeneration and reduced internal friction contribute to lower
CO2 emissions and more power. To match the sporty soul of
the T6, dual chrome tailpipes are included. This engine’s
compact design aids safety performance in a frontal
collision. The latest generation of fast response emission
control technology ensures that the engine complies with
stringent environmental standards such as Euro 5.
Speed dependent steering
Speed dependent and progressive power steering uses
sophisticated, speed-sensitive technology to regulate the
amount of power assistance a driver needs. At high-way
speeds, steering is firmer and more immediate. When
parking or in slow traffic, steering is light and effortless.
There’s a choice of three settings allowing you to choose a
suitable level of road feel or steering sensitivity.
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| Categories | Volvo Manuals, Volvo S60 Manuals |
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| Tags | Brochure and Catalogue |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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