How to Jump Start a Volvo S60 Cross Country

1. Switch off the ignition by setting it to mode 0.
2. Connect the red jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the auxiliary battery.
3. Fold back the cover on your vehicle's battery and connect the red cable to its positive (+) terminal marked "+".
4. Connect the black cable to the negative (–) terminal of the auxiliary battery.
5. Connect the other end of the black cable to the ground point on the right engine mount, on the outer screw.
6. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle, then start the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
7. Once the engine runs, remove the black negative (–) cable first, then the red positive (+) cable.

• If the auxiliary battery is in another vehicle, make sure the two vehicles are not touching.
• Never use the negative terminal on your vehicle's battery for a jumper cable; use only the ground point.
• Do not connect the cable to the fuel system or moving parts.

Source: 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country owner's manual, PDF pages 251, 345. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.