2003 VOLVO S60 instrument panel

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Instruments, switches and controls
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1. Front fog lights 30
2. Headlights/Parking lights/switch for unlocking fuel filler door30
3. Rear fog light30
4. Turn signals/High/low beams32
5. Cruise control36
6. Horniv
7. Instrument panel22
8. Audio controls in steering wheel162
9. Windshield wipers33
10. Parking brake (hand brake)37
11. Center console switches27
12. Climate control43
13. Audio system157
14. 12 V socket37
15. Hazard warning flashers34
16. Glove compartment62
17. Panel vents45
18. Text window26
19. Temperature gauge22
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20. Odometer/ Trip odometer/Cruise control indicator22/ 36
21. Speedometer22
22. Turn signal indicators22
23. Tachometer22
24. Ambient temperature/Clock/Selected gear indicator22
25. Fuel gauge22
26. Indicator and warning symbols23
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28. Panel vents 45
29. Instrument lighting30
30. Lighting panel30
31. Reading lights58
32. Interior lighting58
33. Sun roof control41
34. Seat belt reminderiv
35. Rearview mirror40
36. Lock button, for all doors71
37. Blocking rear seat power windows38
38. Controls, power windows38
39. Controls, sideview mirrors40
Contents
Contents
Safety
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Interior
Locks and alarm
Starting and driving
Wheels and tires
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NOTE: Deployment of SRS components occurs only one time during an accident. In a collision where deployment
occurs, the airbags and seat belt tensioners activate. Some noise occurs and a small amount of powder is released. The
release of the powder may appear as smoke-like matter. This is a normal characteristic and does not indicate fire.
NOTE: Volvo's dual-threshold, dual-stage airbags use special sensors that are integrated with the front seat buckles.
The point at which the airbag deploys is determined by whether or not the seat belt is being used, as well as the
severity of the collision. Collisions can occur where only one of the airbags deploys.
If the impact is less severe, but severe enough to present a clear injury risk, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at just
70% of their total capacity. If the impact is more severe, the dual-stage airbags are triggered at full capacity.
WARNING!
Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend
that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the
seat belt fastened.
Never drive with the airbags deployed. The fact that they hang out can impair the steering of your car. Other safety
systems can also be damaged. The smoke and dust formed when the airbags are deployed can cause skin and eye
irritation in the event of prolonged exposure.
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Airbags (Supplemental Restraint System) (Contd)
WARNING!
Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and
children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seat of any vehicle with a front passenger -side
airbag. See page 19
for guidelines.
Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the instrument panel
or otherwise sit out of position. The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort allows and be against the seat
back with the seat belt properly fastened.
Feet must be on the floor, e.g. not on the dash, seat or out of the window.
No objects or accessory equipment, e.g. dash covers, may be placed on, attached to, or installed near the SRS hatch
(the area above the glove compartment) or the area affected by airbag deployment (see illustration on page 4
).
There should be no loose articles, e.g. coffee cups, on the floor, seat or dash area.
Never try to open the SRS cover on the steering wheel or the passenger side dash. This should only be done by an
authorized Volvo service technician.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the vehicle occupants
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Warning light in the instrument panel
A self -diagnostic system incorporated in the sensor monitors the SRS. This system does not, however, monitor the
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. If a fault is detected, the warning light will illuminate. The light is
included in the warning/indicator light cluster in the instrument panel. Normally, the SRS warning lamp should light
up when the ignition key is turned to positions I, II or III and should go out after 7 seconds or when the engine is
started. Check that this light is functioning properly every time the car is started.
The following items are monitored by the self -diagnostic system:
Sensor unit
Cable harness
Gas generator
WARNING!
If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it comes on while you are driving, drive the car to
the nearest authorized Volvo retailer for inspection as soon as possible.
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NOTE: The information on this page does not pertain to the Side Impact Protection System airbags.
When are the airbags deployed?
The SRS system is designed to deploy during certain frontal or front -angular collisions, impacts, or decelerations,
depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The SRS sensor is designed to react to both the
impact of the collision and the inertial forces generated by it and to determine if the intensity of the collision is
sufficient for the seat belt tensioners or airbags to be deployed.
If the airbags have been deployed, we recommend the following:
Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo retailer. Never drive with the airbags deployed.
Have an authorized Volvo retailer replace the SRS system components.
Use only new, Genuine Volvo Parts when replacing SRS components (airbags, seat belts, tensioners, etc.).
When are the airbags NOT deployed?
Not all frontal collisions activate the SRS system. If the collision involves a nonrigid object (e.g., a snow drift or
bush), or a rigid, fixed object at a low speed, the SRS system will not necessarily deploy. Front airbags do not
normally deploy in a side impact collision, in a collision from the rear or in a rollover situation. The amount of
damage to the bodywork does not reliably indicate if the airbags should have deployed or not.
Seat belts - the heart of the Volvo safety system
The heart of the Volvo safety system is the three-point seat belt (a Volvo invention)! In order for the SRS system to
provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times by everyone in the car. The SRS system is a
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SIPS airbag*
SIPS airbag (front seats only)
As an enhancement to the structural Side Impact Protection System built into your car, the car is also equipped with
Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system consists of airbag modules built into the sides
of both front seat backrests, wires and gas generators/sensor units (see illustration on next page).
The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact collisions.
The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity,
angle, speed and point of impact. The airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
NOTE: SIPS airbag deployment (one airbag) occurs only on the side of the vehicle affected by the impact. The airbags
are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
*A SIPS airbag warning decal is also located at the end of the instrument panel on the driver's side of the car.
WARNING!
The SIPS airbag system is a supplement to the Side Impact Protection System and the three-point seat belt system. It
is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations.
The use of seat covers on the front seats may impede SIPS airbag deployment.
No objects, accessory equipment or stickers may be placed on, attached to or installed near, the SIPS airbag system
or in the area affected by SIPS airbag deployment (see illustration above). Never try to open or repair any
components of the SIPS airbag system. This should be done only by an authorized Volvo service technician.
In order for the SIPS airbag to provide its best protection, both front seat occupants should sit in an upright position
with the seat belt properly fastened.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event of an accident.
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Instruments and controls
pg. 21 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel 22
Indicator and warning symbols23
Switches in the center console27
Steering wheel adjustment29
Lighting panel30
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door31
Turn signals32
Windshield wipers/washer33
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster, heated front seats34
Trip computer (option)35
Cruise control36
Parking brake, electric socket/cigarette lighter37
Electrically operated windows38
Rearview mirror/sideview mirrors40
Electrically operated sun roof (option)41
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Instrument panel
1. Turn signal indicators - right - left
2. Text window
The text window displays information and warning messages.
3. Temperature gauge
The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge when driving. Do not drive the car if the warning light is
on. The text window will provide you with additional information. If the engine temperature remains high, check
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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 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.
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Switches in the center console
The positions of these buttons may vary, depending on the specifications of your car
1. Folding head restraints
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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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