2002 VOLVO S60 stop start

5. Odometer
6. Speedometer
7. Warning symbol
8. High beam indicator
9. Tachometer
Indicates engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not drive for long with the needle in the red
section. The engine has an built-in function preventing excessively high engine speeds. When this function operates,
you may discern some pulsation, which in that case is quite normal.
10. Gear and driving mode indicator
The currently selected driving mode is displayed here. If you use the optional Geartronic function on the automatic
transmission, the currently selected gear will be displayed.
11. Ambient temperature gauge
This display indicates the air temperature outside your car. A "snowflake" symbol in the text window is displayed
when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 36° F (- 5 - +2° C). Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault
with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings may be slightly higher than the actual ambient
temperature.
12. Clock/set button
Turn the button to set the clock.
13. Fuel gauge
The fuel tank holds approximately 18.5 US gals (70 liters) or 21.1 US gals (80 liters) on turbo models.
When a warning light in the gauge comes on, there are approximately 1.8 US gal. (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the
tank.
14. Indicator and warning symbols
pg. 31 Indicator and warning symbols
The indicator and warning symbols light up when you turn the ignition key to the driving position (position II) before
starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning. When the engine starts, all symbols go out. If the engine is not
started within 5 seconds, all symbols except CHECK ENGINE and
go out. Certain symbols may not have their
functions illustrated, depending on the car's equipment. The symbol for the parking brake goes out when the parking
brake is released.
Warning symbol
in center of dashboard
This symbol shines as a red or orange light depending on the severity of the discovered fault.
Red symbol - Stop the car as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text window.
Orange symbol - Follow the instructions shown in the text window.
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Anti-lock brake system ABS If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the
standard braking system will still function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See page
142 for additional information.
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BRAKE Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the
reservoir. See page 172
for reservoir position and page 175 for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
Restart the engine.
If both warning lights go off, no further action is required.
If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid
level (see page 172
for the location of the brake fluid reservoir).
WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed
in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer and have the brake system
inspected.
If the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark, drive carefully to an authorized Volvo retailer and have the brake
system inspected.
pg. 33 Indicator and warning symbols
Supplemental Restraint System SRS
If the light comes on (or stays on after the vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to
an authorized Volvo retailer for an inspection of the system. See the SRS section for more information.
Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked.
PARK BRAKE Parking brake applied
This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the
front seats.
Canadian models are equipped with this symbol.
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Rear fog light
This light indicates that the fog light is on.
Oil pressure warning light
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car and then stop the engine immediately and check the engine oil level.
See page 172
. If the light stays on after restart, have the car towed to the nearest authorized Volvo retailer. After hard
driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes off when the
engine speed is increased.
CHECK ENGINE Malfunction indicator light
On-Board Diagnostic II (OBDII): As you drive, a computer called "OBDII" monitors your car's engine, transmission,
electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that
potentially may need correcting. When this happens, please have your car checked by a Volvo retailer as soon as
possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior.
Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cleanliness, and driveability. Extended driving
without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
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Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, neither the trailer's turn signals nor the car's turn signals are functioning.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastened his/her seat belt.
pg. 35 Indicator and warning symbols
Cars equipped with STC or DSTC (option) Cars equipped with STC or DSTC have a switch in the center console
marked STC or DSTC. See pages 37, 38
.
If the indicator light flashes, it indicates that the STC or DSTC system is working.
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The indicator light stays on when the STC or DSTC system has been switched off with the appropriate button in the
center console.
Fault in the STC or DSTC system
If the indicator light remains on, there is a fault in one of the systems.
Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine. Restart the engine.
If the indicator light goes off, no further action is necessary.
If the indicator light remains on, drive to an authorized Volvo retailer to have the system inspected.
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Messages in the text window
When a warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is also displayed in the text window. After you
have read the message, you can erase it by pressing button A (see illustration).
NOTE: Certain messages cannot be erased until the condition has been corrected. If a warning message is displayed
when e. g. you are using the trip computer or would like to use the telephone, this message must be erased before you
can access the function of your choice. Press button A to erase the warning message.
You can scroll through the stored messages by pressing button A (see illustration). The text window can be cleared
(the message will be returned to memory) by pressing button A again.
MessageMeaning:
STOP
SAFELY Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
STOP
ENGINE Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
SERVICE
URGENT Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
SEE
MANUAL Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.
SERVICE
REQUIRED Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your convenience (but preferably before
the next scheduled maintenance service).
FIX NEXT
SERVICE Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance service.
TIME FOR
REGULAR
SERVICE This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of driving or after 12
months, whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The
light will stay on for 2 minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer.
pg. 37 Switches in the center console
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Press the left or right-hand side of the button to seek lower or higher frequencies. The radio seeks the next
audible station and sets it. Press the button again to continue seek.
Steering wheel keypad
If you have a keypad in the steering wheel, press the right or left arrow to select preset stations.
Scan function
Press the SCAN button (HU-613) or the SOURCE knob (HU-803) to start the station scan function. When a station is
found, scanning stops for several seconds, after which scanning will continue.
Press the SCAN button or SOURCE knob when a station has been found if you would like to listen to that station and
to discontinue the scan function.
pg. 70 Audio systems HU-413/ HU-613/ HU-803
Automatic station preset
This function seeks and stores up to 10 strong AM or FM stations in a separate memory. This function is especially
useful in areas where you are not familiar with the radio stations.
1. Press in the "AUTO" button. A number of strong signal stations (max. 10) from the currently selected waveband are
now stored automatically in the memory. An "A" and "AUTO" is displayed. If there is no station with sufficient signal
strength "NO STATION" is displayed.
2. Turn "1- 20/ DISC" knob if you wish to change to another of the auto-stored stations.
Another auto-stored station is selected with each turn.
Programming stations
1. Tune in the desired frequency.
2. Press the "1-20/ DISC" knob. Select a number by turning forwards or backwards. Press again to store the selected
frequency and station.
Preset
To choose a pre-set station, turn "1-20/ DISC" knob to the stored number. The currently selected station is displayed.
Radio Data System (RDS, also referred to as RBDS) - HU-803 only
This feature, which may not work in your area, functions only with FM broadcasts. The HU -803 radio in your car is
equipped with an advanced system allowing information from broadcasters to be transmitted visually, as text, together
with the audio signal. This information is then decoded by the radio and made available for several new and unique
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Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
0 Locked position: Remove the key to lock the steering wheel *.
WARNING!
Never turn the key to position O while driving or when the car is being towed.
I Intermediate position - "radio position": Certain accessories, radio, etc. on, daytime running lights off.
II Drive position: The key position when driving. The car's entire electrical system is connected.
III Start position: Release the key when the engine starts. The key returns automatically to the Drive position.
A chime will sound if the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is opened.
* The gear selector must be in the (P) ark position (automatic transmission).
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock might be under tension when the car is parked.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the ignition key.
In order to help reduce car theft, make sure the steering wheel lock is engaged before leaving the car.
pg. 133 General information
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of
your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:
Bring the engine to normal operating temperature as soon as possible by driving with a light foot on the accelerator
pedal for the first few minutes of operation. A cold engine uses more fuel and is subject to increased wear.
Whenever possible, avoid using the car for driving short distances. This does not allow the engine to reach normal
operating temperature.
Drive carefully and avoid rapid acceleration and hard braking.
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Shift positions
Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears*.
Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while driving. The shift pattern should be followed.
Overdrive (5th gear) should be used as often as possible to help improve fuel economy.
* Clutch interlock
The clutch must be fully depressed before you can start your car. If the clutch is not depressed, it will not be possible
to start the engine.
Engaging reverse gear
Reverse gear should only be engaged from a complete stop.
CAUTION:
Be careful to avoid inadvertently engaging reverse while moving forward.
"Sport shifter" gear selector (option on T5 models)
The shift positions for the "sport shifter" are the same as for the standard manual gear selector.
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This mode may be selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads.
pg. 140 All Wheel Drive (option)
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - general information
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 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.
Tire dimensions
Volvo recommends that you always drive on tires of the same brand, size, construction (radial), tread pattern, load-,
speed-, traction-, temperature-, and treadwear rating. never drive on mixed tires, except for brief periods when the
temporary spare tire is in use.
Always use properly inflated tires of correct dimensions. Tire size and inflation pressures are shown on the tire
pressure label located inside the fuel filler door.
Tire Rotation
Volvo recommends rotating the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). Tires should be rotated front -to-back/back-to-
front only. Tires must maintain the same direction of rotation throughout their lifetime, and should never be rotated
from one side of the vehicle to the other.
Temporary Spare
The temporary spare tire is for temporary, low-speed, short-distance use only. Replace it with a full-size tire as soon as
possible, in accordance with "Tire Rotation" above. Do not drive on the temporary spare at speeds above 50 mph (80
km/h) or for distances greater that
pg. 141 Brake system
BRAKE Brake circuit malfunction
If one of the brake circuits were to malfunction, the red warning light would come on, the pedal travel would increase
slightly, the pedal would feel softer, and extra pressure would be required for normal braking. If the light comes on
while driving or braking, stop immediately and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed
in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car towed to a Volvo retailer and have the brake system inspected.
NOTE: When the car is at a standstill and the engine is idling, e. g. at a traffic light and the brake pedal is depressed,
the pedal may go down slightly. This is a normal function of the power-assisted brake system.
If the brake power-assist does not function
The power assist to the brakes functions only when the engine is running. When the car is moving without the engine
running, the brake pedal pressure required to stop the car is increased by 3-4 times and the brake pedal feels stiff.
Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking
Driving in rain and slush or passing through an automatic car wash can cause water to collect on the brake discs and
pads. This will cause a delay in braking effect when the pedal is depressed. To avoid such a delay when the brakes are
needed, depress the pedal occasionally when driving through rain, slush etc. This will remove the water from the
brakes. Check that brake application feels normal. This should also be done after washing or starting in very damp or
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