2003 VOLVO S60 windshield wipers

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Instruments, switches and controls
Page
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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Instruments and controls
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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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3. Exterior courtesy lights
Home Safe System
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the courtesy lighting function:
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in the sideview mirrors will now come on and remain
on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds (the time interval is at your discretion and can be changed by an authorized Volvo retailer).
Approach lighting
When approaching the car at night, press the yellow button in the central locking remote control (see illustration on
page 69
). This lights up the interior courtesy lights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in the sideview
mirrors.
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Windshield wipers/washer
Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers off
If the lever is in the 0 position and you move it upwards, the wipers will sweep one stroke at a time for as long as you
hold the lever up.
Intermittent wiper function With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by twisting the control
ring (A) upward to increase wiper speed or downward to decrease the speed.
Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor replaces the intermittent wiper function and automatically regulates wiper speed according to the
amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted by twisting control A upward or
downward.
Activating the rain sensor function:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Move the windshield wiper lever to the intermittent position.
The rain sensor is deactivated when the ignition is switched completely off.
To reactivate the rain sensor function:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Move the windshield wiper lever to position 0 and then back to the intermittent position.
CAUTION:
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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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Power seat56
Power steering fluid126
Power sun roof41
PremAiriii
Programme type PT165
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING97
R
Radiator122
Radio160
Rain sensor33
Rain sensor - windshield wipers33
Reading lamps58
Rear fog lights30
Rear seat63
Rear suspension151
Rear window defroster34 , 51
Rearview mirror/door mirrors40
Recirculation48 , 51
REDUCE SPEED26
Refrigerant (A/C system)44
Refueling48 , 52
Remote control - central locking system69
Replacing the battery129
Reporting safety defects20
Reverse gear inhibitor85
Roadholding84
Roof racks (load carriers)102
S
Safety1
Safety defects - reporting20
Seat belt2
Seat belt maintenance20
Seat belt reminder40
Seat belts (keeping child seats in place)19
Service118
Service key68
Service reminder25
SERVICE REQUIRED26
SERVICE URGENT26
Shiftlockii , 81
Side airbags10
Side marker lamp135
SIPS airbags10
Ski hatch64
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Trailer indicator lamp25
Trailer towing98
Transmission - automatic86
Transmission - Geartronic88
Transmission - manual85
Transmission - sport shifter85
Trip computer35
Trip odometer22
Trunk - opening from the inside72
Trunk - unlocking72
Turn signals - normal turns32
Turn signals - lane change position32
Type designations144
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading111
, 112
Unlocking71
Unlocking the trunk72
Use of Additives79
V
Valet key68
Vanity mirror59
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)144
Vehicle loading108
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)144
Volvo and the environmentiii
Volvo On Call155
W
W - Winter87
, 89
Warning23
Warning symbol in center of dashboard23
Warranties118
Washer fluid reservoir122 , 125
Washing the car114
Waxing115
Weight distribution83
Weights145
Wheels106
WHIPS14
Windshield washer33
Windshield washer fluid reservoir125
Windshield wipers33
Winter tires106
Winter/ Wet driving mode103
Wiper blades127
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