2009 VOLVO S60 high beam

02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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1
Front fog lights
60
2
Headlights/Parking lights/
switch for unlocking fuel filler
door
59
3
Rear fog light
4
Turn signals/High/low beams
62
5
Cruise control
67
6
Horn
-
7
Instrument panel
50
8
Audio controls in steering
wheel
221
9
Windshield wipers
64
10
Parking brake (hand brake)
69
11
Center console buttons
56
12
Climate control
86
13
Audio system
216
14
12-V socket
57,
71
15
Hazard warning flashers
66
16
Glove compartment
101
17
Panel vents
88
18
Text display
50
19
Temperature gauge
50
20
Odometer/Trip odometer/
Cruise control indicator
50
21
Speedometer
50
22
Turn signal indicators
50
23
Tachometer
50
24
Ambient temperature/Clock/
Selected gear indicator
50
25
Fuel gauge
50
26
Indicator and warning sym-
bols
52
27
Panel vents
88
28
Instrument lighting
60
29
Not in use
30
Lighting panel
59
31
Reading lights
97
32
Interior lighting
97
33
Moonroof control
76
34
Seat belt reminder
18
35
Rearview mirror
73
36
Lock button, for all doors
112
37
Cut-out button for rear seat
power windows
73
38
Controls, power windows
73
39
Controls, door mirrors
76

02 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel
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Instrument panel
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Turn signal indicators – right/leftText window – The text window displays
information and warning messages.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 informa-
tion. If the engine temperature remains
high, check coolant level – see page 192.Trip odometer – The trip odometers are
used for measuring shorter distances. The
right-hand digit gives tenth of a mile/kilo-
meter. Press the button for more than
2 seconds to reset. Change between tripodometers 1 and 2 using one short press
on the button. – The display presents infor-
mation and warning messages, the ambi-
ent temperature, and the clock, etc. When
the ambient temperature is between 23°
and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), a snowflake
symbol is shown in the display. This sym-
bol serves as a warning for possible slip-
pery road surfaces. Please note that this
symbol does not indicate a fault with your
car. At low speeds, or when the car is not
moving, the temperature readings may be
slightly higher than the actual ambient tem-
perature.
Odometer
SpeedometerWarning symbolHigh beam indicatorTachometer – The tachometer shows
engine speed in thousands of revolutions
per minute (rpm). Do not drive continuously
with the needle in the red area of the dial,
which indicates maximum allowable
engine rpm range. Instead, shift to a higher
gear or slow the vehicle down. The engine
management system will automatically
prevent excessively high engines speeds.
This will be noticeable as a pronounced
unevenness in engine speed.

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.

06 Starting and driving
Before a long distance trip
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It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer or service technician will also be
able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark
plugs and wiper blades for your use in the event
that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:•
Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•
Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
•
Check transmission oil level
1.
•
Check condition of drive belts.
•
Check state of the battery's charge.
•
Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•
The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•
Check all lights, including high beams.
•
Reflective warning triangles are legal
requirement in some countries.
•
Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you
intend to drive in countries where it may be
difficult to obtain the correct fuel.
•
Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
1To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
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Low beam headlight/parking light (halogen
headlights)High beam headlight, parking light (Active
Bi-Xenon headlights)
Certain models may have a plastic tube that
may hinder access to the bulbs. This tube can
be broken off and discarded.NOTE
If you encounter difficulty when changing a
bulb, please contact a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.Low beam headlight
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Low beam bulb (halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:1. Switch off the headlights and turn the igni-
tion switch to position 0.
2. Remove the plastic cover.
3. Disconnect the wiring connector.
Loosen the retaining spring by first moving
it to the right and then moving it outward
and downward, out of the way.
Pull out the defective bulb.
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Installing the new bulb:
Insert the new bulb, without touching the
glass, with the guide lug upward. The bulb
will only seat properly in this position.
Move the retaining spring up and push it
slightly to the left until it seats properly.
1. Reconnect the wiring connector.
2. Reinstall the plastic cover.
NOTE
If the vertical aim of your headlights needs
to be adjusted for any reason (e.g., towing
a trailer for extended periods), this should
be done by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.High beam headlight
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High beam bulb