2009 VOLVO S60 light

02 Instruments and controlsIndicator and warning symbols
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ABS (Anti-lock brake system)
If the warning light comes on, there
is a malfunction of the ABS system
(the standard braking system will
still function). The vehicle should
be driven to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for inspection. For
additional information, see page 135.
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC) system
This indicator light will flash when
DSTC is actively working to stabi-
lize the vehicle. For more detailed
information, see page 138.
Tire pressure monitoring light
See page 172 for more informa-
tion on this function.
Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain
models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light
will flash simultaneously with the
turn signals on the trailer. If the
light does not flash when signaling,
neither the trailer's turn signals nor
the vehicle's turn signals are functioning.
Messages in the text window
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When a warning light in the instrument panel
comes on, a message is also displayed in the
text window. After you have read the message,
you can erase it by pressing button A (see illus-
tration).
NOTE
Certain messages cannot be erased until
the condition has been corrected.If a warning message is displayed when e.g.
you are using the trip computer, this messagemust be erased before you can access the
function of your choice. Press button A to erase
the warning message.
You can scroll through the stored messages by
pressing button A (see illustration). The text
window can be cleared (the message will be
returned to memory) by pressing button A
again.

02 Instruments and controlsButtons in the center console
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The positions of these button may vary, depending on the specifications of the vehicle.Folding head restraints
This button is used to fold down
the outboard rear head
restraints. The ignition key must
be in position I or II or the
engine must be running.
NOTE
If the head restraints have been folded
down, they must be returned to their original
position manually. The head restraints
should be in the upright position before the
rear seat backrests are folded down.
WARNING
For safety reasons, no one should be
allowed to sit in the outboard rear seat posi-
tions if the head restraints are folded down.
If these positions are occupied, the head
restraints should be in the upright (fixed)
position.
Valet lock (trunk lock)
Pressing this button locks the
trunk, even if the doors are
unlocked. The trunk will remain
locked even if the doors are
locked/unlocked using the
master key or the remote con-
trol.
To use this function:
1.
Turn the master key to position II.
2. Press the "Valet lock" button. An LED in the
button will light up and "
VALET LOCK
ON
" will be displayed in the text window to
indicate that this function is activated.

02 Instruments and controls
Buttons in the center console
0257
3. The function can be turned off (deacti-
vated) by turning the ignition key to posi-
tionIIand pressing the "Valet lock" button
again (the LED in the button will go out and
VALET LOCK OFF
" will be displayed in
the text window).
Temporarily disconnecting the alarm
sensors (option)
See page 116 for more details.
12-volt socket
This 12 volt socket can be used
to plug in certain accessories
such as cellular telephones,
etc. The ignition key must be in
position 1 (or higher) for the
auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE
The auxiliary sockets can also be used for
cigarette lighters, which are available at
your Volvo retailer.
Front/rear park assist (option/
accessory)
See page 150 for more infor-
mation on this function.
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (ABL) -
option
The beams of ABL headlights
adjust laterally to help light up a
curve according to movements
of the steering wheel when the
vehicle is turning. This function
is activated automatically when
the engine is started and can be deactivated/
reactivated by pressing the button. The indica-
tor light in the button is on when the function is
activated, see also see page 59.

02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
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Headlight/parking light switchFront fog lightsRear fog lightInstrument panel lightingFuel filler door unlock button
Parking lightsThe front and rear parking lights can be turned
on even when the ignition is switched off.•
Turn switch (1) to position
.
The license plate lights also illuminate when the
parking lights are switched on.
Headlights±
Turn the ignition key to position II.
The low beam headlights (daytime running
lights) illuminate automatically, except when
the light switch (1) is in position.
1
See page 62 for information on switching
between high and low beams.
NOTE
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (option): Turn
the headlight switch to position 0 to activate
a daylight sensor, which automatically
switches the low beams on or off, depend-
ing on ambient light conditions. When driv-
ing in daylight, the headlights will switch off
and the daytime running lights will come on.
In darkness, the daytime running lights will
switch off and the Active Bi-Xenon head-
lights will switch on.
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (ABL) -
option
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Active Bi-Xenon headlight beamsWhen the ABL function is activated, the head-
light beams adjust laterally to help light up a
curve according to movements of the steering
wheel (see the right-pointing beam in the illus-
tration above).
This function is activated automatically when
the engine is started and can be deactivated/
reactivated by pressing the ABL button (see
page 57).
1On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with the light switch in this position.

02 Instruments and controlsLighting panel
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Fog lightsFront fog lights (option)The front fog lights can be used in combination
with either the headlights or the parking lights.•
Turn the ignition key to position II.
•
Press button 2 to turn on the front fog
lights.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the front fog lights are on.
Rear fog lightThe single rear fog light is located in the driver's
side tail light cluster.
The rear fog light will only function in combi-
nation with the high/low beam headlights or the
optional front fog lights.•
Turn the ignition key to position II.
•
Press button 3 to turn on the rear fog light.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the rear fog light is on.NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter
than the normal taillights and should be
used only when conditions such as fog, rain,
snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for
other vehicles to less than 500 ft.
(150 meters).
Instrument panel lightingThe instrument panel lighting illuminates when
the ignition key is in position IIand the light
switch (1) is in either position
or
.
•
Move the thumb wheel (4) up to increase
brightness or down to decrease bright-
ness.
Unlocking the fuel filler doorPress button 5 when the vehicle is at a stand-
still to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note
that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until
the vehicle begins to move forward. An audible
click will be heard when the fuel filler door
relocks.
NOTE
If the fuel filler door does not unlock after the
button has been pressed, drive the vehicle
at a speed of at least 5 mph (8 km/h), stop
the vehicle, and press the button again.See page 61 for information on unlocking the
fuel filler door manually.

02 Instruments and controlsLeft-side steering wheel lever
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Lever positions
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Turn signals, lane change positionTurn signals, position for normal turnsHigh beam flashToggle between high and low beams,
Home Safe lighting
Turn signalsWhen changing lanesThe driver can automatically flash the turn sig-
nals 3 times by moving the turn signal lever up
or down to position 1 and releasing it.
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can be
interrupted by immediately moving the lever
in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than
normal, check for a burned-out turn signal
bulb.When turningMove the lever as far up or down as possible
(to position 2) to start the turn signals. The turn
signals will be cancelled automatically by the
movement of the steering wheel, or the lever
can be returned to its initial position by hand.
High/low beam headlightsContinuous high beams1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. With the light switch (1) in position, (see
page 59) pull the turn signal lever toward
the steering wheel (position 4) to toggle
between high and low beams (this also
applies on models equipped with the
optional Active Bi-Xenon headlights).High beam flash1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position 3.
> The high beams will remain on until the
lever is released.Home safe lightingWhen you leave your vehicle at night, you can
make use of the home safe lighting function to
illuminate the area in front of the vehicle.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as
possible towards the steering wheel (to
position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.

02 Instruments and controls
Left-side steering wheel lever
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> The headlights and parking lights will
illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or
90 seconds.
The time interval can be changed by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
1Factory setting

02 Instruments and controlsRight-side steering wheel lever
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Windshield wipers
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Thumb wheelRain sensor on/off
Windshield wipers offSingle sweep function
If the lever is in the 0 position and
you move it upwards, the wipers
will sweep one stroke at a time for
as long as you hold the lever up.
Intermittent wiper function
With the lever in this position, you
can set the wiper interval by twist-
ing the control ring (1) upward to
increase wiper speed or down-
ward to decrease the speed.
Headlight washer (certain models)When the lever is pulled to wash the wind-
shield, high pressure jets mounted in the
bumper will spray the headlights.•
To conserve washer fluid in driving condi-
tions where the windshield washers are
used frequently, the headlights will only be
washed once for every five times the wind-
shield is washed within a 10 minute period.
•
A short pull on the lever will wash the wind-
shield only.
•
When approximately 1"US quart (1 liter)
remains in the washer fluid reservoir, the
headlights will not be washed when the
lever is pulled to conserve washer fluid for
the windshield.
CAUTION
•
Use ample washer fluid when washing
the windshield. The windshield should
be thoroughly wet when the wipers are
in operation.
•
Before using the wipers, ice and snow
should be removed from the windshield.
Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen
in place.
Rain sensor (option)The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper
speed according to the amount of water on the
windshield.
Thesensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted
by twisting ring 1 up (the wipers will sweep the
windshield more frequently) or down (the wip-
ers will sweep the windshield less frequently).Activating the rain sensor1.
Turn the ignition key to at least position I
and put the windshield wiper lever in posi-
tion0.
2. Press button (2).
> An LED in the button will light up to indi-
cate that the rain sensor is active.Deactivating the rain sensor±
Press button (2)