2008 VOLVO S60 stop start

NOTE
The message 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.
DSTC ON indicates that all system functions are active.
The spin control function is automatically enabled each time the engine is started.
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Stability system
DSTC-related messages in the text window
"TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF" - The system has been temporarily switched off due to high brake
temperature and will automatically switch on again when the brakes have cooled.
"ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" - the system has been automatically disengaged due to a fault. A trained and
qualified Volvo service technician should check the system.
Symbols in the instrument panel
The Stability Control indicator light
This light indicates different conditions, depending on how it illuminates.
The Stability Control indicator light illuminates for approximately 2 seconds
This indicates that the system is performing a self -diagnostic test when the ignition is switched on.
The Stability Control indicator light flashes
This indicates that the stability system is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid.
The Stability Control indicator light glows steadily
"ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" will be displayed in the text window at the same time.
A fault is indicated in the stability system.
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
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Increase tire pressure to recommended full. See section "Wheels and tires."
When your vehicle is new, avoid towing heavy trailers during the first 620 miles (1000 km).
Recommended hitch tongue load is:
Trailer weights below 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg) - 110lbs (50kg)
Trailer weights above 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg) - 165lbs (75kg)
Maximum speed when towing a trailer: 50 mph (80 km/h).
Engine and transmission are subject to increased loads. Therefore, engine coolant temperature should be closely
watched when driving in hot climates or hilly terrain. Use a lower gear and turn off the air conditioner if the
temperature gauge needle enters the red range.
If the automatic transmission begins to overheat, a message will be displayed in the text window.
Avoid overload and other abusive operation.
Hauling a trailer affects handling, durability, and economy.
It is necessary to balance trailer brakes with the towing vehicle brakes to provide a safe stop (check and observe
state/local regulations).
Do not connect the trailer's brake system directly to the vehicle's brake system.
More frequent vehicle maintenance is required.
Remove the ball and drawbar assembly when the hitch is not being used.
Volvo recommends the use of synthetic engine oil when towing a trailer over long distances or in mountainous
areas.
WARNING
Bumper-attached trailer hitches must not be used on Volvos, nor should safety chains be attached to the bumper.
Trailer hitches attaching to the vehicle rear axle must not be used.
Never connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle brake system, nor a trailer's lighting system
directly to the vehicle lighting system. Consult your nearest trained and qualified Volvo service technician for correct
installation.
When towing a trailer, the trailer's safety wire must be correctly fastened to the hole or hook provided in the
trailer hitch on the vehicle. The safety wire should never be fastened to or wound around the drawbar ball.
NOTE
When parking the vehicle with a trailer on a hill, apply the parking brake before putting the gear selector in P
(first/reverse gear on manual transmissions). Always follow the trailer manufacturer's recommendations for wheel
chocking.
When starting on a hill, put the gear selector in D before releasing the parking brake.
If you use the manual (Geartronic) shift positions while towing a trailer, make sure
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the gear you select does not put too much strain on the engine (using too high a gear).
The drawbar assembly/trailer hitch may be rated for trailers heavier than the vehicle is designed to tow. Please
adhere to Volvo's recommended trailer weights.
Leveling
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - U.S. models
The tire pressure monitoring system uses sensors mounted in the tire valves to check inflation pressure levels. When
the vehicle is moving at a speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster, these sensors transmit inflation pressure
data to a receiver located in the vehicle.USA - FCC ID: MRXTG315AM04
1
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
1On certain models, the FCC code is MRXTG315AM04
When low inflation pressure is detected, TPMS will light up the tire pressure warning light () (also referred to as a
telltale) in the instrument panel, and will display a message in the text window. The wording of this message is
determined by the degree of inflation pressure loss.
NOTE
If a fault occurs in TPMS, the tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute and TIRE PRESS
SYST SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating
properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels
on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
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5. Turn the SOURCE knob, select the desired level and press SOURCE .
6. Press EXIT.
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Radio functions HU-650/HU-850
Selecting a sound source
The sound source (e.g. AM, FM, etc.) can be selected in two ways:
Use the sound source buttons (see the illustration below).
Turn the SOURCE knob (see illustration above) to select a sound source (AM1, AM2, FM1, FM2, FM3, or CD).
Press the knob to select the AM or FM band of your choice.
The sound source selected will be shown in the display.
Scan
Press the SCAN button to start the station scan function. When a station is found, scanning stops for approximately 10
seconds, after which scanning will continue.
Press the SCAN or SOURCE button when a station has been found if you would like to listen to that station and to
discontinue the scan function.
Station seek up/down
Press
to start the seek function. The radio seeks the next audible station and tunes it in. Repeat the
procedure to continue the seek function.
Manual station search
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Press and hold down the keys to search within a track or the entire disc. The search continues for as long as
the buttons are held in.
NOTE
The corresponding keys on the optional steering wheel keypad cannot be used for fast forward/back.
Random play
This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order (shuffle).
1. Select CD mode and press the RND button. RND is shown in the display as long as the function is activated.
2. Press RND again to stop random play.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
1. Press SCAN to start the function.
2. Press SCAN again or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track.
CD eject
Press the button (no. 6 in the illustration on page 223
) to eject the disc.
NOTE
For reasons of traffic safety, the ejected CD must be removed within 12 seconds or it will be automatically drawn
back into the slot and the CD player will resume playing the most recently selected track.
See page 222 for information on caring for compact discs.
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HU-850 - internal CD changer
Starting the CD changer
The HU -850 is equipped with an internal, 6-disc CD changer.
Please refer to the illustration on page 224
for the location of the buttons referred to on this page.
To load discs into the changer:
1. Press the CD button or turn the SOURCE knob to CD.
2. Select an empty position by pressing one of the preset buttons. The display shows which positions are empty.
LOAD DISC must be displayed before a disc is inserted into the player.
3. Insert a disc.
If there are discs in the player when CD mode is selected, the changer will resume playing the disc and track that were
most recently played.
Selecting a disc position (number)
Use the station setting buttons 1-6 to select the disc to be played. The number of the disc and the track being played
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are shown in the display.
Changing tracks
Briefly press the
keys (or the corresponding keys on the optional steering wheel keypad) to skip to the
previous or next track. The track number is shown in the display.
Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the
keys to search within a track or the entire disc. The search continues for as long as
the buttons are held in.
The corresponding keys on the optional steering wheel keypad cannot be used for fast forward/back.
Random play
This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order (shuffle).
Select CD mode and press the RND button. RND is shown in the display as long as the function is activated.
Random tracks from randomly selected discs will be played.
Press RND again to stop random play.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
1. Press SCAN to start the function.
2. Press SCAN again or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track.
Scan only works on the selected disc.
CD eject
This function makes it possible to eject a single disc, or to eject all of the discs in the changer.
Press the eject button briefly to eject the disc that is currently playing.
A longer press (more than 2 seconds) starts the process of ejecting all of the discs in the changer.
NOTE
The EJECT ALL function can only be used while the vehicle is at a standstill and will be cancelled if the vehicle
begins to move.
For reasons of traffic safety, you have 12 seconds in which to remove the ejected disc. After that, the disc
automatically reinserts into the player, and the CD player will resume playing the most recently selected track.
See page 222
for information on caring for compact discs.
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External CD changer (option)
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This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
1. Press SCAN to start the function.
2. Press SCAN or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track.
Scan only works on the selected disc.
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Dolby Surround Pro Logic II - HU-850 only
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is a further development of the previous version of the system and provides enhanced
sound quality. The improved sound is particularly apparent to passengers in the rear seat.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II, together with a center speaker in the dashboard, offers you a sound experience very
close to a live performance. The normal left-right stereo channels are divided to left-center -right. In addition, surround
sound is produced by the rear speakers. This surround sound mirrors the ambience of a concert hall.
NOTE
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is optimized for CD mode.
When listening to FM radio stations, Dolby Surround Pro Logic II functions best in areas with strong reception. If
reception is weak, selecting 2 or 3-channel stereo may provide better sound quality.
3 channel stereo is recommended for AM and FM broadcasts.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II and the Dolby icon are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby Pro Logic II Surround System is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Selecting Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
To select Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode during CD playback, press "PL II". "Dolby Pro Logic II" is displayed.
Press "OFF" to return to 2 channel stereo.
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Spare wheel106
Speedometer48
Stability systems139
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)110
Starting the car127
Steering wheel lock128
Stone chips, touching up181
STOP ENGINE53
Storage compartments99, 100, 101, 102
Studded tires169
Sun visor77
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) - warning light49
Suspension251
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Tachometer48
Temperature control87
Temperature gauge48
Text window - messages52
Three-way catalytic converter250
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE53
Tire designations164
Tire economy, improving157
Tire inflation158
Tire inflation pressure table
Canadian models161
US models160
Tire inflation pressure, checking159
Tire Pressure Monitoring System162
indicator light51
Tires
rotation174
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive142
Towing a trailer144
Towing the car141
Trailer hitch - detachable146
Trailer indicator lamp51
Trailer towing144
Transmission
Geartronic134, 135
Transmission - automatic132
Tread wear indicator156
Trip computer64
Trip odometer48
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