All-Wheel Drive (Option) - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

All-Wheel Drive (option)

AWD – All-Wheel Drive
The all-wheel drive system in your Volvo is
constantly engaged and meets very high
technical requirements. Used correctly, all-
wheel drive provides the driver better control on
various road surfaces than conventional rear-
wheel drive.
All-wheel drive means that all four road wheels
are driven. Power is automatically distributed
between front and rear wheels. An electronically
controlled clutch system distributes the power to
the pair of wheels that grips best. This provides
the best traction and prevents wheel spin.
Under normal driving conditions, the majority
of power is transmitted to the front wheels.
The greater traction improves driving safety in
rain, snow and icy conditions.
Tyre dimensions and pressure
Volvo recommends driving with tyres which
have the same make, size, specifications, load
designation, and speed rating. The recom-
mended tyre pressure is specified in the table on
the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Snow chains
Snow chains may only be fitted to the front
wheels on all-wheel drive cars.
Important!
In order to prevent damage to wheel housing
components: use chains designed for AWD
models only.
Starting and driving
Speed-dependent
power steering*
S60-R is equipped with speed-dependent power
steering.
The S60 R is equipped with speed-dependent
power steering, a system that allows the car to
be steered more easily at low speeds, which in
turn facilitates parking, etc.
When speed is increased, steering force is
adjusted in order to provide the driver with an
improved feeling for the road.
*: R version only.
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