2008 VOLVO S60 cruise control

In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocanada.com
2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. All rights reserved.
2 Contents
00 Introduction
General information 6
Volvo and the environment7
Important warnings9
01 Safety
Occupant safety 12
Seat belts14
Supplemental Restraint System16
Front airbags17
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)21
Side impact (SIP) airbag25
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)26
Whiplash Protection System
(WHIPS)28
Child safety
30
Child restraint systems32
Infant seats34
Convertible seats36
Booster cushions39
ISOFIX lower anchors40
Top tether anchors42
Child restraint registration and
recalls43
02 Instruments and control
Instrument overview
46
Instrument panel48
Instrument and warning symbols49
Buttons in the center console54
Steering wheel adjustment56
Lighting panel57
Fuel filler door-unlocking
manually59
Left-side steering wheel lever
60
Right-side steering wheel lever61
Hazard warning flashers, door
mirror defroster63
Trip computer
64
Cruise control66
Parking brake68
12-volt sockets69
Power windows70
Mirrors72
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In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.
National Customer Service
175 Gordon Baker Road
North York, Ontario M2H 2N7
1-800-663-8255
www.volvocanada.com
2007 © Volvo Car Corporation. All rights reserved.
2 Contents
00 Introduction
General information 6
Volvo and the environment7
Important warnings9
01 Safety
Occupant safety 12
Seat belts14
Supplemental Restraint System16
Front airbags17
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)21
Side impact (SIP) airbag25
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)26
Whiplash Protection System
(WHIPS)28
Child safety
30
Child restraint systems32
Infant seats34
Convertible seats36
Booster cushions39
ISOFIX lower anchors40
Top tether anchors42
Child restraint registration and
recalls43
02 Instruments and control
Instrument overview
46
Instrument panel48
Instrument and warning symbols49
Buttons in the center console54
Steering wheel adjustment56
Lighting panel57
Fuel filler door-unlocking
manually59
Left-side steering wheel lever
60
Right-side steering wheel lever61
Hazard warning flashers, door
mirror defroster63
Trip computer
64
Cruise control66
Parking brake68
12-volt sockets69
Power windows70
Mirrors72
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VOLVO S60
44 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview 46
Instrument panel48
Instrument and warning symbols49
Buttons in the center console54
Steering wheel adjustment56
Lighting panel57
Fuel filler door-unlocking manually59
Left-side steering wheel lever60
Right-side steering wheel lever61
Hazard warning flashers, door mirror defroster63
Trip computer64
Cruise control66
Parking brake68
12-volt sockets69
Power windows70
Mirrors72
Power moonroof (option)76
Home Link® Universal Transceiver (option)78
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46 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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47 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
1 Front fog lights57
2 Headlights/Parking lights/switch for unlocking fuel filler door57
3 Rear fog light57
4 Turn signals/High/low beams60
5 Cruise control66
6 Horn-
7 Instrument panel 48
8 Audio controls in steering wheel229
9 Windshield wipers61
10 Parking brake (hand brake)68
11 Center console buttons54
12 Climate control84
13 Audio system222
14 12-V socket55, 69
15 Hazard warning flashers63
16 Glove compartment102
17 Panel vents85
18 Text display48
19 Temperature gauge48
20 Odometer/Trip odometer/Cruise control indicator48
21 Speedometer48
22 Turn signal indicators48
23 Tachometer48
24 Ambient temperature/Clock/Selected gear indicator48
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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.
65 02 Instruments and controls
Trip computer
NOTE
Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the vehicle and driving style.
66 02 Instruments and controls
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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Increasing or decreasing speed
Use + or - in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's speed
Press and hold down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired speed.
Press + or - for approximately a half second and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by
approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE
Cruise control will not function at speeds below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
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Cruise control
Braking
Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depressed. The currently set speed is stored in
memory.
Pressing resume will return the vehicle to the previously set speed.
Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as when passing another vehicle, does not affect cruise control operation. The vehicle will
automatically return to the previously set speed when you release the accelerator pedal.
Disengaging cruise control
To disengage cruise control, press the CRUISE button. CRUISE or CRUISE-ON will no longer be displayed in the
information window in the instrument panel.
NOTE
Cruise control is automatically disengaged if:
the engine is switched off
the gear selector is placed in (N)eutral
the wheels start to spin or lock
if an increase in speed is maintained for more than one minute
if the vehicle's speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Temporarily disengaging cruise control
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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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Backrest, rear seat, folding103
Battery189
maintenance198
replacing199
specifications249
Belt check190
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)186
Blower (fan)87
Brake circuit137
Brake fluid196
Brake system49, 137
Bulbs
list of248
replacing201
C
Capacities, fluids246
Capacity weight166
Catalytic converter, three-way250
CD changer235
CD changer (external)236
CD player234
Central locking system - remote control112
Changing a wheel172
Changing coolant190
Charge air cooler247
Check Engine warning light50
Child restraints
recalls and registration43
Child safety30
child restraints32
Child safety lock117
Climate system84
Clock reset button48
Coat hanger102
Cold weather precautions149
Coolant195
changing190, 195
checking level of190
Courtesy light97
Cruise control66
Cup holders
center console101
rear seat100
Curb weight166
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