2011 VOLVO V60 gearbox

03 Your driving environment
Gearboxes
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halted in order to prevent the clutch from
malfunctioning - the car then loses drive and
is stationary until gearbox temperature has
cooled to an acceptable level.
For more possible display messages with their
respective proposals for solutions concerning
automatic transmission, see page 140.
A display text clears automatically after the
action has been carried out or after one press
on the indicator stalk READ button.
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Eco DRIVe or Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*
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122* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General
Quieter and cleaner
Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corpo-
ration's core values and it influences all of our
operations. This target-orientation has resulted
in the DRIVe vehicle series whose concept
consists of an interaction between several sep-
arate energy-saving functions, all with the
common purpose of reducing fuel consump-
tion, which in turn contributes to reduced
exhaust emissions.
Both variants Eco DRIVe and
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe contain various energy-
saving functions depending on which gearbox
the car is equipped with:A V60 with this button on the
instrument panel and....
•....automatic transmission has the
Eco DRIVe function
•....manual gearbox has the
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe function.
Note that the car can only be equipped with
one of the functions - either Eco DRIVe or
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe - not both.
More information and settings
The MY CAR menu system in the car includes
an integrated owner's manual which explains
the DRIVe concept in detail along with its pos-
sible settings and options - see page 143.
Eco DRIVe
General information on EcoUse of the Eco DRIVe function activates a pro-
gram that helps the driver to drive the car eco-
nomically with minimum fuel consumption and
emissions.
In practice this means that engine braking is
reduced, meaning that the car's kinetic energy
can be used for rolling long distances with the
engine speed at idling speed.
Another environmentally positive Eco DRIVe
effect is that the program interprets accelera-
tion slightly more slowly than the driver does -
this in order to achieve maximum fuel savings
during acceleration.
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03 Your driving environment
Parking brake
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131 Parking brake, electric
FunctionA faint electric motor noise can be heard when
the parking brake is being applied. The noise
can also be heard during the automatic func-
tion checking of the parking brake.
If the car is stationary when the parking brake
is applied then it only acts on the rear wheels.
If it is applied when the car is moving then the
normal foot brake is used, i.e. the brake acts
on all four wheels. Brake function changes over
to the rear wheels when the car is almost sta-
tionary.
Low battery voltageIf the battery voltage is too low then the parking
brake can neither be released nor applied.
Connect a donor battery if the battery voltage
is too low, see page 115.
Applying the parking brake
Parking brake control.
1. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
2. Press the control.
3. Release the foot brake pedal and make
sure that the car is at a standstill position.
•When parking the vehicle, always engage
1st gear (for manual gearbox) or put the
gear selector in position P (for automatic
gearbox).
The symbol in the combined instru-
ment panel flashes until the parking
brake is fully applied. When the symbol illumi-
nates the parking brake is applied.
In an emergency the parking brake can be
applied when the vehicle is moving by depress-
ing the control. When the control is released orthe accelerator pedal is depressed the braking
is interrupted.
NOTE
In the event of emergency braking at speeds
above 10 km/h a signal sounds during the
braking procedure.
Parking on a hillIf the car is parked facing uphill; turn the wheels
away from the kerb.
If the car is parked facing downhill, turn the
wheels towards the kerb.
WARNING
Get into the habit of always applying the
parking brake when parking on a slope -
leaving the car in gear, or in P if it has auto-
matic transmission, is not sufficient to hold
the car in all situation.
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Parking brake
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Disengaging the parking brake
Parking brake control.
Cars with manual gearbox
Releasing manually
1. Insert the remote control key in the ignition
switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
3. Pull the control.
NOTE
The parking brake can also be released
manually by depressing the clutch pedal
instead of the brake pedal. Volvo recom-
mends the use of the brake pedal.
Releasing automatically1. Start the engine.2. Ease up the clutch and depress the accel-
erator.
Cars with automatic gearbox
Releasing manually
1. Insert the remote control key in the ignition
switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
3. Pull the control.
Releasing automatically1. Put the seatbelt on.
2. Start the engine.
3.
Move the gear selector to position D or R
and depress the accelerator.
NOTE
For safety reasons, the parking brake is only
released automatically if the engine is run-
ning and the driver is wearing a seatbelt. The
parking brake is released immediately on
cars with automatic gearbox when the
accelerator pedal is depressed and the gear
selector is in position D or R.
Heavy load uphillA heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the
car to roll backward when the parking brake is
released automatically on a steep incline.
Avoid this by depressing the control while driv-ing off. Release the control when the engine
achieves traction.
Cars with Keyless drive functionRelease manually by pressing the
START/STOP ENGINE button, then depress
the brake or clutch pedal and pull the control.
Symbols
SymbolSpecification
Read the message on the infor-
mation display
A flashing symbol indicates that
the parking brake is applied. If
the symbol flashes in any other
situation then this means that a
fault has arisen. Read the mes-
sage on the information display.
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Parking brake
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Messages
Park brake not fully released - A fault is pre-
venting the parking brake from being released.
Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo work-
shop is recommended. A warning signal
sounds if you pull away with this error mes-
sage.
Parking brake not applied - A fault is pre-
venting the parking brake from being applied.
Try to apply and release. Visit a workshop if the
message remains - a Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended.
The message is also illuminated on cars with
manual gearbox when the car is driven at low
speed with the door open in order to alert the
driver that the parking brake may have been
unintentionally disengaged.
Parking brake Service required - A fault has
arisen. Visit a workshop if the fault persists - a
Volvo workshop is recommended.
If the car has to be parked before the fault has
been rectified then the wheels must be turned
as if parking on a hill and 1st gear engaged
(manual gearbox) or the gear selector must be
in position P (automatic gearbox).
Replacing the brake liningsThe rear brake linings must be replaced at a
workshop due to the design of the electric
parking brake - an authorised Volvo workshop
is recommended.
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Menus and messages
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MessageSpecification
Stop safelyAStop and switch off the
engine. Serious risk of
damage - consult a
workshop
B.
Stop engineAStop and switch off the
engine. Serious risk of
damage - consult a
workshop
B.
Service urgentAContact a workshopB to
check the car immedi-
ately.
Service
requiredAContact a workshopB to
check the car as soon
as possible.
See manualARead the owner's man-
ual.
Book time for
maintenanceTime to book regular
service - contact a
workshop
B.
MessageSpecification
Time for regular
maintenanceTime for regular service
- contact a workshopB.
The timing is deter-
mined by the number of
kilometres driven, num-
ber of months since the
last service, engine run-
ning time and oil grade.
Maintenance
overdueIf the service intervals
are not followed then
the warranty does not
cover any damaged
parts - contact a work-
shop
B.
Transmission
oil Change nee-
dedContact a workshopB to
check the car as soon
as possible.
Transmission
performance
lowThe gearbox cannot
handle full capacity.
Drive carefully until the
message clears
C.
If shown repeatedly -
contact a workshop
B.
MessageSpecification
Transmission
hot Reduce
speedDrive more smoothly or
stop the car in a safe
manner. Disengage the
gear and run the engine
at idling speed until the
message clears
C.
Transmission
hot Stop safelyCritical fault. Stop the
car immediately in a
safe manner and con-
tact a workshop
B.
Temporarily
OFFAA function has been
temporarily switched
off and is reset auto-
matically while driving
or after starting again.
Low battery
Power save
modeThe audio system is
switched off to save
energy. Charge the bat-
tery.
APart of message, shown together with information on where
the problem has arisen.
BAn authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.CFor more messages concerning automatic transmission, see
page 120.
1Only certain markets.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Cruise control*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.167 Operation
Steering wheel keypad and display.
Cruise control - On/Off.
Standby mode ceases and the stored
speed is resumed.
Standby mode
Activate and adjust the speed.
Selected speed (in brackets = Standby
mode).
Activating and setting the speedSwitch on the cruise control with one press on
the steering wheel button
- the symbol
is illuminated in the display (5) and the brackets
around (---) km/h show that the cruise control
is set in standby mode.The cruise control is then activated with
or
, after which the current speed is stored in
the memory - the display text
(---) km/hchanges to show the selected speed, e.g. 100
km/h.
NOTE
Cruise control cannot be engaged at
speeds below 30 km/h.
Changing the speedIn active mode the speed is adjusted with long
or short presses on
or - the last press is
stored in the memory.
A temporary increase in speed with the accel-
erator pedal, e.g. during overtaking, does not
affect the cruise control setting - the car returns
to the set speed when the accelerator pedal is
released.
NOTE
If any cruise control button is held
depressed for more than approx. 1 minute
then cruise control is disengaged. The
engine must be switched off in order to reset
cruise control.
Temporary deactivation - standby mode
Press to temporarily disengage the cruise
control and set it in standby mode - set speed
is shown in brackets in the display (5), e.g.
(100) km/h.
Automatic standby modeCruise control is temporarily disengaged and
set in standby mode if:
•wheels lose traction
•the foot brake is used
•speed falls below approx. 30 km/h
•the clutch pedal is depressed
•the gear selector is moved to neutral posi-
tion (automatic gearbox)
•the driver maintains a speed higher than
the set speed for longer than 1 minute.
The driver must then regulate the speed.
Resume set speedCruise control in standby mode is re-activated
with one press on the steering wheel button
- the speed is then set to the last stored
speed.
NOTE
A significant increase in speed may arise
after the speed has been resumed with .
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Adaptive cruise control*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.171 General information on ACC
The adaptive cruise control (ACC – Adaptive
Cruise Control) helps the driver maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle ahead. It provides a
more relaxing driving experience on long jour-
neys on motorways and long straight main
roads in smooth traffic flows.
The driver sets the desired speed and time
interval to the car in front. When the radar
detector detects a slower vehicle in front of the
car, the speed is automatically adapted to that.
When the road is clear again the car returns to
the selected speed.
If the adaptive cruise control is switched off or
set to the standby mode and the car comes too
close to a vehicle in front, then the driver is
warned by Distance Alert (see page 181) about
the short distance.WARNING
The driver must always be observant with
regard to the traffic conditions and intervene
when the adaptive cruise control is not
maintaining a suitable speed or suitable dis-
tance.
The adaptive cruise control cannot handle
all traffic, weather and road conditions.
The Function section and onwards informs
about limitations of which the driver should
be aware before using the adaptive cruise
control.
The driver always bears responsibility for
maintaining the correct distance and speed,
even when the adaptive cruise control is
being used.
IMPORTANT
Maintenance of adaptive cruise control
components must only be performed at a
workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop
is recommended.
Automatic gearboxThe adaptive cruise control has enhanced
functionality (Queue Assist) on cars with auto-
matic gearbox, see page 175.
Function
Functions overview.
Warning lamp, braking by driver required
Steering wheel keypad
Radar sensor
Adaptive cruise control consists of a cruise
control system and a coordinated spacing sys-
tem.
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