
In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered  internal combustion engines,
Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology  alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a  Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen  the vehicle's impact on the environment.
To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
 Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased  fuel economy with improperly  inflated tires.
 Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and  Service Records Information booklet.
 Drive at a  constant speed.
 See  an  authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator) lamp
illuminates,  or stays on after the vehicle has started.
 Properly  dispose of any  vehicle-related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
 When cleaning your vehicle, use Volvo's  own vehicle care products,  all of which  have systematically been adapted
to the environment.
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Important warnings
Accessory Installation
 We strongly recommend that Volvo owners install  only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and  that accessory
installations be  performed only by the factory-trained technicians at your authorized Volvo retailer.
 Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and  emission systems in
your vehicle. Additionally, your authorized Volvo retailer knows where  accessories may and  may not be  safely
installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult your authorized Volvo retailer before installing any  accessory  in or
on your vehicle.
 Accessories that have not been approved by Volvo may or may not be  specifically tested for compatibility with your
vehicle. Additionally, an  inexperienced installer may not be  familiar with some of your vehicle's systems.
 Any of your vehicle's performance and  safety systems could be  adversely affected if you install  accessories that
Volvo has not tested, or if you allow accessories to be  installed by someone unfamiliar with your vehicle.
 Damage caused by unapproved or improperly  installed accessories may not be  covered by your new vehicle
warranty. See  your Warranty and  Service Records Information booklet for more warranty information. Volvo assumes
no responsibility  for death, injury, or expenses that may result from  the installation  of non-genuine accessories.
Driver Distraction
 Driver distraction results from  driver activities that are not directly related to controlling the vehicle in the driving
environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be,  equipped with many feature-rich entertainment and  communication
systems. These include  hands-free cellular telephones, navigation systems, and  multipurpose audio systems. You may
also own other portable electronic  devices for your own convenience. When used properly and  safely, they enrich the
driving experience. Improperly used, any  of these could cause a  distraction.
 For all of these systems, we want  to provide the following warning that reflects  the strong Volvo concern for your
safety:
 Never  use these devices or any  feature of your vehicle in a  way that distracts you from  the task of driving safely.
Distraction  can lead to a  serious accident.In addition to this  general  warning, we offer  the following guidance
regarding specific newer  features that may be  found in your vehicle:
 Never  use a  hand -held cellular telephone while driving. Some jurisdictions  prohibit cellular telephone use by a
driver while the vehicle is moving.
 If your vehicle is equipped with a  navigation system, set and  make changes to your travel itinerary only with the
vehicle parked.
 Never  program your audio system while the vehicle is moving. Program  radio presets with the vehicle parked, and
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use your programmed presets to make radio use quicker and  simpler.
 Never  use portable computers or personal digital assistants while the vehicle is moving.
A driver has a  responsibility  to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and  the safety of passengers in
the vehicle and  others  sharing  the roadway.  Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility.
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Contents
Safety
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Interior
Locks and alarm
Starting and driving
Wheels and tires
Vehicle care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Audio
Index
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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 vehicle  if the warning
light  is on. The text window will provide you with additional information.
If the engine temperature remains high, check coolant  level  - see page 172
.
4. Trip  odometer
The trip odometers are used for measuring shorter distances. The right-hand  digit gives tenth of a  mile/kilometer. Press
the button for more than 2 seconds to reset. Change between trip odometers 1 and  2 using one  short press on the
button.
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 vehicle. 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 vehicle. At low speeds or when the vehicle 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: Front wheel drive, non-turbo models - 18.5 US gal. (70 liters)
All turbo models - 18 US gal. (68 liters) When the 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
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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
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STOP
SAFELYStop 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 vehicle to a  trained and  qualified Volvo service technician for inspection immediately.
SEE
MANUAL Refer to your owner's  manual.  For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.
SERVICE
REQUIRED Take your vehicle 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 message will be  displayed 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
message will be  displayed for 2 minutes each time the vehicle is started until reset by the servicing
retailer.
OIL LEVEL
LOW -
FILL OIL
1 2
Check the oil level  and  top up if necessary.  See  page 175.
OIL LEVEL
LOW -
STOP
SAFELY
1 3
Stop as soon as possible and  switch off the engine, check the oil level  and  top up if necessary.  See  page
175.
OIL LEVEL
LOW -
STOP
ENGINE
1 3
Stop as soon as possible and  switch off the engine, check the oil level  and  top up if necessary.  See  page
175.
OIL LEVEL
LOW - SEE
MANUAL
1
3
Stop as soon as possible and  switch off the engine, check the oil level  and  top up if necessary.  See  page
175.
STC/DSTC
SPIN
CONTROL
OFF The stability system's spin control function has been turned off. See  page 125
 for details.
1. These  messages  apply to  R- models only.
2. Yellow  warning symbol, see page 45
.
3. Red warning symbol, see page 45
.
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Switches in the center console
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Trip computer
Trip  computer
The trip computer stores information gathered  from  several systems in your vehicle 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)
 STC/DSTC (see page 125 for detailed information)
NOTE:  Warning messages from  the vehicle'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  and functions
The four
1 trip computer functions can be  accessed by twisting control B one  step at a  time in either direction. Twisting
a  fifth
2 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 20 miles (30 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 vehicle is not
moving, "----" will be  displayed.
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4. Average speed
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is stored  and  remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
5. Current speed in miles per  hour (Canadian  models only)
This function provides  the driver with an  instantaneous  conversion of the vehicle's current speed from  km/h to mph.
NOTE: Trip computer readings may vary slightly  depending on the circumference of the tires on the vehicle and
driving style.
1. Five  functions on Canadian  models.
2. A sixth  time  on Canadian  models.
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Cruise control
Cruise control
The cruise control panel is located on the left side of the steering wheel hub and  may differ in appearance, depending
on the model.
Engaging cruise control
Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will be  displayed in the information window in the instrument panel.
NOTE:  This does not set the vehicle's speed.
Setting speed
Press +  or - to set the current speed. CRUISE-ON  will be  displayed in the information window in the instrument
panel.
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 Because the driver's seat can be  adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be  left unattended in the
vehicle.
 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:
- Move the seat to the desired position using the seat adjustment controls (see the previous  page).
- Press and  hold down the MEM (memory) button.
- 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
Reading lights and courtesy light
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1. Standard  on all models except the T5 turbo and R- models. Models equipped with  All Wheel Drive (AWD) have an  integrated traction control
function, and are not equipped with  an  STC button. DSTC  is optional on AWD  models. 
2. Standard  on the T5 turbo and R- models, option  on all other models.
Traction control (TC)
This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin by transferring power from  a  drive wheel that begins to lose
traction to the wheel on the opposite side of the vehicle (on the same axle). 
TC is most  active at low speeds.
This is one  of the STC/DSTC's permanent functions and  cannot be  switched off.
Spin  control (SC)
The spin control function is designed to help prevent the drive wheels from  spinning  while the vehicle is accelerating.
Under certain circumstances, such as when driving with snow chains, or driving in deep snow or loose sand, it may be
advisable to temporarily switch off this  function for maximum tractive force.
Temporarily  switching off Spin  control
S60R
Press the DSTC button on the center  control panel (see page 50
) for at least a  half a  second. "DSTC SPIN CONTROL
OFF" will be  displayed and  the indicator light in the button will go out.
Other S60 models
- Turn  the thumb wheel (1) on the left-side steering wheel lever until the STC/DSTC menu is displayed.
- Hold down the RESET button (2) to toggle between STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL ON  or OFF.
NOTE:
 The message STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF indicates that the stability system's spin control function has
temporarily been switched off.
 The stability control indicator light will illuminate and  remain on until spin control has been reactivated.
 STC/DSTC ON  indicates that all system functions are active1.
 The spin control function is automatically  enabled each time the engine is started.
1. S60R only: the indicator  light in  the DSTC  button  will  illuminate to  indicate  that all stability system  functions are on.
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