2003 VOLVO S60 warning

This button is used to fold down the outboard rear head restraints. The ignition key must be in position I or II or the
engine must be running.
NOTE: If the head restraints have been folded down, they must be returned to their original position manually. The
head restraints should be in the upright position before the rear seat backrests are folded down.
WARNING!
For safety reasons, no one should be allowed to sit in the outboard rear seat positions if the head restraints are folded
down. If these positions are occupied, the head restraints should be in the upright (fixed) position.
2. Valet lock (trunk lock)
Pressing this switch locks the trunk, even if the doors are unlocked. The trunk will remain locked even if the doors are
locked/unlocked using the master key or the remote control.
To use this function:
Turn the master key to position II.
Press the "Valet lock" button. An LED in the button will light up and "VALET LOCK ON" will be displayed on the
text window to indicate that this function is activated.
The function can be turned off (deactivated) by turning the ignition key to position II and pressing the "Valet lock"
button again (the LED in the button will go out and "VALET LOCK OFF" will be displayed in the text window).
3. Not in use
4. Stability Traction Control (STC)/Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) (option)
Press this switch for at least half a second to turn the Spin Control (SC) function of the STC/ DSTC system on or off.
An LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the system is on. See page 93
for more information on STC/ DSTC.
The SC function should be switched off if you, for any reason, temporarily have to drive with tires of different
dimensions (e.g., spare tire).
NOTE: To help reduce the risk that the SC function is turned off inadvertently, the switch must be held in for at least
half a second to disable this function. "STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF" will be displayed in the text window.
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Switches in the center console (Contd)
This function will be automatically reactivated when the engine is restarted.
WARNING!
Please be aware that the car's handling characteristics may be affected if Spin Control function is switched off.
5. Not in Use
6. Temporarily disconnecting the alarm sensors (option)
See page 76
for more details.
7. Not in use
8. 12 volt socket
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This 12 volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The ignition key must be
in position 1 (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE: The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are available at your Volvo retailer.
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Steering wheel adjustment
Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position for the driver. Pull down
the lever on the left of the steering column. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable position and press the lever back
into place to lock the steering wheel in the new position. Check that the steering wheel is locked in the new position.
WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
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Lighting panel
A - Headlights and parking lights
All lighting off.
Models with daytime running lights:
Low beam headlights will automatically come on if the ignition key is in position II. Front and rear parking lights and
license plate lights will also be on. Volvo recommends the use of daytime running lights. If, however, you would
prefer to have these lights turned off (USA only), please consult your Volvo retailer. Please note that the use of
daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.
Parking lights on. The parking lights should be switched off when you leave the car to help avoid battery
drain.
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When washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc move the windshield wiper lever to position 0 or switch off the
ignition completely to deactivate the rain sensor. If the sensor function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in
the car wash and could be damaged.
Wipers operate at "normal" speed
Wipers operate at "high" speed
3 - Windshield washer/headlight washer (certain models)
The wipers will make 2-3 sweeps across the windshield and headlights (certain models) after the lever is released.
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Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster, heated
front seats
Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.
Sideview mirror and rear window defroster
Press the switch to start heating the rear window and sideview mirrors to remove ice or condensation. An LED in the
switch will light up.
A timer automatically switches off the heating to the sideview mirrors after approximately 6 minutes and to the rear
window after approximately 12 minutes. The LED will go out correspondingly.
Heated front seats (option)
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The front seat heating can be switched on and off as required.
Press the switch once for maximum seat heating. Both LEDs in the switch will be lit.
Press the switch a second time for comfort heating. One LED in the switch will be lit.
Press the switch a third time to turn the heating off completely. The seat heating for the passenger seat should be
switched off when the seat is not occupied.
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Trip computer (option)
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus that can be
displayed in the text window.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Average speed
Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)
NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning
message is displayed in the text window while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the message by
pressing button A. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Trip computer controls
The four* trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting control B one step at a time in either direction. Twisting
a fifth** time returns you to the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (current data will be erased from system memory) by pressing RESET (button C).
1. Driving distance on current fuel reserve
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. This calculation is
based on average fuel consumption during the last 12 miles (20 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the
tank when the reading was taken.
When the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km), "----" will be displayed in the text
window.
2. Average fuel consumption
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
3. Current fuel consumption
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken once per second. When the car is not
moving, "----" will be displayed.
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NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disengaged if the engine is switched off, if the gear selector is placed in
(N )eutral, if the car's speed drops to under 70% of the currently set speed or if the wheels start to spin.
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. Press "resume" to return to the previously set speed.
Press the brake pedal. Press "resume" to return to the previously set speed.
WARNING!
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control may not
maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
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Parking brake, electric socket/cigarette lighter
Parking brake (hand brake)
The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to the rear wheels. The indicator light in the
instrument panel will light up to indicate when the parking brake is applied. Apply the parking brake by pulling up
firmly on the lever. Release the parking brake by depressing the button at the end of the lever and lowering the lever
completely.

Auxiliary 12 volt socket
WARNING!
Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hills, also turn the front wheels toward the curb. The
indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the parking brake is applied only slightly. Be sure to pull
the lever up sufficiently
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Auxiliary sockets
These 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key must be in
position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are available at your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use.
Ashtrays
Volvo cars in North America do not have an ashtray in the front seat as standard equipment. If you want to have an
ashtray in the front seat, please contact your Volvo retailer.
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Electrically operated windows
Electrically operated windows
The electrically operated windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests. The ignition switch must be ON *
(ignition key in position I, II or the engine running) for the electrically operated windows to function.
To lower: Press down the front edge of the button to the first detent ("stop").
To raise: Lightly pull up the front edge of the button to the first detent ("stop").
* The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of the
front doors has been opened.
Auto up/down function (front doors only):
Either front door window can be opened or closed automatically.
Auto down: Press the front part of the button as far down as possible and release it immediately. To stop the window
at any time, pull the button up.
Auto up: Pull the front part of the button up as far as possible and release it immediately. To stop the window at any
time, press the button down.
A - front windows,, B - rear windows
NOTE: The electrically operated windows in the front seat have an overload protecting circuit breaker which reverses
movement of the electrically operated windows to their starting points if they are obstructed in any way. Thereafter the
windows will operate normally again.
WARNING!
Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
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Rearview mirror/sideview mirrors
Rearview mirror
A Normal position
B Night position, reduces glare from following headlights
Autodim function (option)
The autodim function reacts to headlights from following traffic and automatically reduces glare.
NOTE: This function is automatically switched off when the gear selector is placed in the Reverse position.
Electrically operated sideview mirrors
The mirror control switches are located on the driver's door armrest.
Driver's side: Press the L switch (an LED in the switch will light up) to activate the adjustment control and then use
this control to adjust the driver's door mirror.
Passenger's door: Press the R switch (an LED in the switch will light up) and then use the adjustment control to
adjust the passenger's door mirror.
After you have adjusted the mirror(s), press the L or R switch again (the LED will go out) to deactivate the adjustment
control.
WARNING!
The mirrors should always be adjusted prior to driving. Objects seen in the passenger's side wide -angle sideview
mirror are closer than they appear to be.
Remote central locking and sideview mirror memory-option
If you lock the car and later unlock it with the same remote control and open the driver's door, the sideview mirrors
(and the driver's seat) will automatically move to the position they were in when you left the car. This feature will
work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters (up to 3) that you use with your car. This feature will
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not function if you lock your car with the key.
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Electrically operated sun roof (option)
Electrically operated sun roof
To operate the sun roof, the ignition key must first be turned to the intermediate or drive position (position I, II or the
engine running).
To slide open the sun roof: Pull the switch back to the first detent ("stop") and hold it until the sun roof has opened
to the position you prefer. The sun roof will initially open to the "comfort"
1 position. Pull and hold the switch again to
open the sun roof completely.
1. A position where the sun roof is not quite fully open which helps alleviate "rumbling" wind noise.
AUTO open: Pull the switch as far back as possible and release it to automatically slide open the sun roof to the
"comfort" position. Pull the switch again to open the sun roof completely.
To close the sun roof: Push the switch forward to the first detent ("stop") and hold it until the sun roof has closed
completely.
AUTO close: Push the switch forward as far as possible and release it to automatically close the sun roof.
NOTE: If the sun roof is impeded during AUTO close, it will reverse direction, reopen and stop.
Ventilation position (opening the rear edge of the sun roof): With the sun roof closed, push up the rear section of the
switch.
To close, pull the front section of the switch straight down until the sun roof has closed completely.
WARNING!
Never open/close the sun roof if it is obstructed in any way when in operation.
Never allow a child to operate the sun roof.
Never extend any object or body part though the open sun roof, even if the vehicle's ignition is completely
switched off.
Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.
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