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Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. CRUISE will be displayed in the information window in the
instrument panel.
Press the brake pedal.
Press "resume"
to return to the previously set speed.
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads, or when driving on
unpaved or uneven road surfaces. Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
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Parking brake
The parking brake lever is located between the front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will light up even if the parking brake has only been partially applied.
When applying the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill.
4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever must be pulled more firmly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear (for manual transmission) or P (for automatic
transmission).
Parking on a hill
If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they point toward the curb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
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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.
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Electronic climate control, ECC
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.
The seat heating for the passenger seat should be switched off when the seat is not occupied.
A/C - ON/OFF
Press the switch to turn the air conditioning on or off. The "ON" or "OFF" LED will light up to indicate if the system
is switched on or off. Other functions will still be regulated automatically (if the AUTO switch is on).
The air conditioning functions only at temperatures above 32 °F (0 °C).
While the Defroster function is selected, the air conditioning is temporarily activated to dehumidify the air, even if
you have manually switched the air conditioning off. This will only function if the blower is not switched off.
Recirculation
Press this switch to engage the recirculation function (air in the passenger compartment recirculates - no fresh air
enters the compartment). The LED in the switch will light up to indicate that the function is engaged.
Use this function if the outside air is contaminated with exhaust gases, smoke, etc or to heat/cool the vehicle
quickly.
Recirculation should not be used for more than 15 minutes. If your windows begin to fog or mist, make sure that the
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VOLVO S60
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Front seats 92
Interior lighting97
Storage compartments99
Rear seat and trunk103
Spare wheel, tools and jack106
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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.
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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 94
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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Front seats
Folding the backrests in the front seat
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded to a horizontal position to make room for a long load. Fold the
backrest as follows:
Move the seat as far back as possible.
Adjust the backrest to the upright position.
Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest.
Without releasing the catches, push the backrest forward.
Move the seat as far forward as possible so that the head restraint slides under the glove compartment.
WARNING
Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants. Secure the load to help prevent shifting during
sudden stops.
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Front seats
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Power seat - (option on certain models)
Operation
Driver's seat: The seat can be adjusted if the ignition key is in position I, II or if the engine is running. It can also be
adjusted as follows with the ignition off:
Within several minutes after the driver's door has been unlocked from the outside, has been opened, and remains
open.
Within a short period if the driver's door has just been closed.
Within a short period 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.
A. Front edge of seat (raise/lower)
B. Front - rear
C. Rear edge of seat (raise/lower)
D. Backrest tilt
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:
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 for a short period before operating the seat again.
Emergency stop
If the seat accidentally begins to move, press any of the buttons to stop the 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.
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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)
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Front seats
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
vehicle 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.
This feature will not function if you lock your vehicle with the key.
WARNING
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.
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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.
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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
Reading lights and courtesy light
1. Driver's side front reading lamp
2. Courtesy lights
3. Passenger's side front reading lamp
The reading lights can be switched on or off by pressing buttons 1 or 3.
The courtesy lighting (including footwell lighting) can be turned on or off by pressing button 2. This also activates the
automatic function.
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The light comes on when you open the cover.
Glove compartment lighting
The light in the glove compartment comes on or switches off when its door is opened or closed.
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Storage compartments
1. Storage compartment in door
2. Storage pocket in front edge of front seat
3. Glove compartment
4. Storage compartment and cup holders in center console (see page 100
for more information)
5. Storage space and cup holders in rear seat armrest
6. Storage pocket in rear side of front seats
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