2006 VOLVO S60 seat adjustment

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Instruments and controls
pg. 23 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel 24
Indicator and warning symbols25
Switches in the center console29
Steering wheel adjustment31
Lighting panel32
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door33
Left-side steering wheel lever34
Right-side steering wheel lever35
Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster, heated front seats37
Trip computer (option)38
Cruise control39
Parking brake, electric socket/cigarette lighter41
Electrically operated windows42
Rearview mirror/sideview mirrors44
Power moonroof (option)46
pg. 24 Instruments and controls
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
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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
not function if you lock your car with the key.
Water repellent glass-option
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Rear window and sideview mirror defrosters
This function defrosts/de-ices the rear window and sideview mirrors. The LED in the switch will light up to indicate
that the heating function is engaged. See page 37
for additional information on this function.
Never use ice scrapers made of metal as they can easily scratch the mirror surface.
Temperature
These controls are used to individually set the temperature for both sides of the passenger compartment.
Please note that the compartment will not be heated or cooled faster by setting the temperature higher or lower than
necessary.
Set the control to the temperature you prefer.
Defroster
This function defrosts/de-ices the windshield and front side windows. The LED in the switch will light up to indicate
that the defrost function is engaged. Blower speed increases automatically and the air in the passenger compartment is
dehumidified. Recirculation will not function while defrost is engaged.
Blower control
Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the blower speed. Pressing the AUTO switch
will automatically regulate blower speed and override manual adjustment.
NOTE: Turning the blower control counter-clockwise until an orange LED comes on will turn both the blower and the
air conditioning off.
pg. 54 Climate control
Electronic climate control, ECC (contd)
Air distribution
Press AUTO to automatically regulate air flow or press any combination of the controls shown in the illustration to
manually adjust air flow. An LED in the switch will light up if an air flow control has been pressed.
Heated front seats (option)
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 LED will go off.
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Interior
pg. 57 Interior
Front seats 58
Interior lighting62
Floor mats63
Storage compartments64
Rear seat and trunk68
Spare wheel, tools and jack70
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Front seats
Manually adjusted front seats
1. Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and move the seat to the position of your choice.
2. Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cushion (option): use the control to pump the front edge of the cushion up or
down.
3. Raise/lower seat height: pump the seat up or down
4. Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer or softer lumbar support.
5. Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the angle of the backrest.
6. Control panel for optional power seat (see page 60
for more information).
WARNING!
- Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
- Check that the seat is securely locked into position after adjusting.
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Within approximately 4 minutes after the driver's door has been unlocked from the outside and has been opened and
remains open.
Within 40 seconds, if the driver's door has just been closed.
Within 40 seconds, if the driver's door has not been opened after the ignition has been switched off.
Passenger seat: The seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I, II or if the engine is running.
Power seat control panel
Seat adjustment
If your Volvo is equipped with power seats, the following may be adjusted with the two switches at the side of the
seat:
A - Front edge of seat (raise/lower)
B - Front-rear
C - Rear edge of seat (raise/lower)
D - Backrest tilt
NOTE! The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs,
switch off the ignition (key in position 0) and wait about 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
Please refer to the following page for information on programming the memory function in the driver's seat.
Remote keyless entry system and the driver's seat
The remote control transmitter also controls the position of the electrically operated driver's seat in the following way:
1. Adjust the seat to your preferences.
2. When you leave your vehicle, lock it using the remote control.
The position of the seat is now stored in the remote control.
Automatic seat adjustment
To move the seat to the position in which you left it:
1. Unlock the driver's door with the same remote control (the one used to lock the doors)
2. Open the driver's door within 2 minutes. The driver's seat will automatically move to the position in which you left
it.
NOTE:
The seat will move to this position even if someone else has moved it to a different seating position and locked the
car with a different remote control.
This feature will work in the same way with all of the remote control transmitters (up to 3) that you use with your
vehicle.
NOTE: This feature will not function if your lock your vehicle with the key.
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WARNING!
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the car.
Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
The seat rails on the floor must not be obstructed in any way when the seat is in motion.
Programming the memory (option)
Three different seating and door mirror positions can be stored in the driver seat's memory.
The following example explains how button 1 can be programmed. Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same
way.
To program (store) a seat position in button 1:
1. Move the seat to the desired position using the seat adjustment controls (see the previous page).
2. Press and hold down the MEM (memory) button.
3. With the MEM button depressed, press button 1 briefly to store the seat's current position.
To move the seat to the position that it was in when button 1 was programmed:
Press and hold down button 1 until the seat stops moving.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset
position.
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Interior lighting
Courtesy light
The courtesy light can be turned on or off by pressing the center button. The light also has a timer function which turns
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Engine specifications174
Environmentiii
F
Federal Clean Air Act136
FIX NEXT SERVICE28
Floor mats63
Fluids169
Fog light27
Fog light, rear154
Front fog light, changing153
Front park assist109
Front seat - backrest59
Front seats58
Front seats - heated37
Front seats - manual adjustment58
Front seats - power60
Front suspension171
Fuel82
Fuel filler capii , 84
Fuel filler doorii , 84
Fuel Formulations83
Fuel gauge24
Fuel tank, capacity167
Fuses157
G
Gasoline82
Gear position89
Geartronic92
Geartronic - manual shifting93
General informationii
Generator173
Generator warning light27
Glossary of tire terminology120
Glove compartment67
Grocery bag holder69
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)121
H
Handling88
Hazard warning flashers37
Head restraint - center, rear69
Headlight wiper blades146
Headlights34
Heated front seats37 , 54
High beam flash34
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Reporting safety defects2
Roadholding88
Roof racks (load carriers)106
Run flat tires118
S
Safety1
Safety defects - reporting2
Seat belt3
Seat belt reminder44
SEE MANUAL28
Self supporting run flat tires118
Service136
Service key72
Service reminder27
SERVICE REQUIRED27
SERVICE URGENT28
Shiftlockii , 85
Side marker lamp154
Side marker light, changing153
Ski hatch69
Snow chains123, 125
Snow tires123
Spare wheel69
Spark plugs173
Specifications163
Speedometer24
Sport mode93
Stability systems98
Stability Traction Control (STC)98
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)72
Starting the car85
STC29
Steering wheel adjustment31
Steering wheel lock86
Stone chips, touching up133
STOP ENGINE28
Storage compartments65
Studded tires123
Sun visor46
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - warning light27
Suspension171
Switches in the center console29
T
Tachometer24
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