2011 VOLVO V60 ECO mode

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Adaptive cruise control*
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174* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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.
In certain situations, cruise control cannot
be activated. Then the display shows
Cruise control Unavailable, see
page 179.
Set time intervalDifferent time intervals to the
vehicle in front can be
selected and shown in the
display as 1-5 horizontal lines
- the more lines the longer the
time distance. One line corre-
sponds to approximately
1 second, 5 lines approximately 2.5 seconds.
The time interval is increased or decreased
with the steering wheel keypad's thumbwheel
(or the buttons
/ for cars without Speed
limiter).
At low speed, when the distances are short, the
adaptive cruise control increases the time
interval slightly.The adaptive cruise control allows the time
interval to vary noticeably in certain situations
in order to allow the car to follow the vehicle in
front smoothly and comfortably.
Note that a short time interval only allows the
driver a short time to react and take action if
any unforeseen traffic problem should arise.
The number of lines for the
selected time interval is
shown during the setting itself
and for several seconds after-
wards. Then a smaller scale
version of the symbol is
shown to the right of the dis-
play. The same symbol is also shown when
Distance Alert is activated, see page 181.
NOTE
Only use the time interval that is allowed in
accordance with local traffic regulations.
If cruise control does not seem to react to
activation the reason may be that the time
interval to the closest vehicle prevents an
increase in speed.
The higher the speed, the longer the calcu-
lated distance in metres for a specific time
interval.
Temporary deactivation - standby mode
Press the steering wheel button to tempo-
rarily disengage the cruise control and set it in
standby mode - set speed is shown in brackets
in the display, e.g.
(100).
Keypad without Speed limiter
Press the steering wheel button to tempo-
rarily disengage cruise control and set it in
standby mode.
Standby mode due to driver interventionCruise control is temporarily disengaged and
set in standby mode if:
•the foot brake is used
•the clutch pedal is depressed for longer
than 1 minute4
•the gear selector is moved to N position
(automatic gearbox)
•the driver maintains a speed higher than
the set speed for longer than 1 minute
The driver must then regulate the speed.
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 last stored speed when the accelerator
pedal is released.
4Disengaging and selecting a higher or lower gear does not involve standby mode.
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Adaptive cruise control*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.175
Automatic standby modeAdaptive cruise control is dependent on other
systems e.g. stability and traction control
(DSTC). If any of these systems stop working
then cruise control is automatically deacti-
vated.
In the event of automatic deactivation a signal
will sound and the message
Cruise control
Cancelled is shown in the display. The driver
must then intervene and adapt the speed and
distance to the vehicle ahead.
An automatic deactivation can be due to:
•engine speed is too low/high
•speed falls below 30 km/h5
•wheels lose traction
•brake temperature is high
•the radar sensor is covered e.g. by wet
snow or heavy rain (radar waves blocked).
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 .
DeactivateThe cruise control is switched off with the
steering wheel button
. The set speed is
cleared and cannot be resumed with the
button.
Keypad without Speed limiterThe cruise control is switched off with the
steering wheel button
in standby mode or
with one long press in active mode. The set
speed is cleared and cannot be resumed with
the
button.
Queue Assist ACC and automatic
gearbox*
In cars with automatic gearbox the adaptive
cruise control has more functions than in cars
with manual gearbox.
Note that the lowest programmable speed for
the cruise control is 30 km/h - even though the
cruise control is capable of following another
vehicle down to a standstill, a lower speed
cannot be selected.The following functions are available:
Extended speed range
NOTE
In order to activate the cruise control the
driver's door must be closed and the driver
must be wearing the seatbelt.
•With the automatic gearbox the cruise con-
trol can follow another vehicle within the
range of 0-200 km/h - right down to sta-
tionary and up to 200 km/h.
NOTE
Activation of the cruise control below
30 km/h requires a vehicle in front within a
reasonable distance.
For shorter stops in connection with inching in
slow traffic or at traffic lights driving is auto-
matically resumed if the stops do not exceed
about 3 seconds - if it takes longer before the
car in front starts moving again then the cruise
control is set in standby mode. The driver must
then re-activate the cruise control in one of the
following ways:
•Press the steering wheel button .
5Does not apply to cars with automatic gearbox ("Queue Assist") - they manage right down to stationary.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Driver Alert System – DAC*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.195 General information on Driver Alert
System
The Driver Alert System is intended to assist
drivers whose driving ability is deteriorating or
who are inadvertently leaving the lane they are
driving on.
The Driver Alert System consists of two differ-
ent functions, which can either be switched on
at the same time or individually:
•Driver Alert Control (DAC)
•Lane Departure Warning (LDW), see
page 198.
A switched-on function is set in standby mode
and is not activated automatically until speed
exceeds 65 km/h.
The function is deactivated again when speed
decreases to below 60 km/h.
Both functions use a camera which is depend-
ent on the lane having side markings painted
on each side.
WARNING
The Driver Alert System does not work in all
situations but is instead only intended to be
of supplementary assistance.
The driver always has ultimate responsibility
that the car is driven safely.
General information on Driver Alert
Control - DAC
The function is intended to attract the driver's
attention when he/she starts to drive less con-
sistently, e.g. if he/she becomes distracted or
starts to fall asleep.
A camera detects the side markings painted on
the carriageway and compares the section of
the road with the driver's steering wheel move-
ments. The driver is alerted if the vehicle does
not follow the carriageway evenly.
NOTE
The camera sensor has certain limitations,
see page 191.
The objective for DAC is to detect slowly dete-
riorating driving ability and it is primarily
intended for major roads. The function is not
intended for city traffic.
In some cases driving ability is not affected
despite driver fatigue. In which case there may
not be any warning issued for the driver. For
this reason it is always important to stop and
take a break in the event of any signs of driver
fatigue, irrespective of whether or not DAC
issues a warning.
NOTE
The function must not be used to extend a
driving stint. Always plan breaks at regular
intervals and ensure that you are fully
rested.
LimitationIn some cases the system may issue a warning
despite driving ability not deteriorating, for
example:
•if the driver tests the LDW function.
•in strong side winds.
•on rutted road surfaces.
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Driver Alert System – DAC*
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196* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Operation
Some settings are made from the centre con-
sole display screen and its menu system. For
information on how the menu system is used,
see page 142.
The current status can be checked on the trip
computer display with the left-hand stalk
switch.
Thumbwheel. Turn until the display showsDriver
Alert. On the second line, the options Off,Standby <65 km/h, Unavailable or Level
mark are shown.
READ confirms or clears a warning in the
memory.
Activating Driver Alert ControlUsing the centre console display screen with
its menu system MY CAR, search and locate
Car settings
Driver Alert. Select the On
option. For information on how the menu sys-
tem is used - see page 142.
The function is activated when speed
exceeds 65 km/h and remains active
as long as the speed is over
60 km/h.
The display shows a level mark with 1-5 bars,
where a low number of bars indicates incon-
sistent driving style. A high number of bars
indicates stable driving.
If the vehicle is driven inconsistently then the
driver is alerted by an acoustic signal as well as
the text message
Driver Alert Time for a
break. The warning is repeated after a time if
driving ability does not improve.
WARNING
An alarm should be taken very seriously, as
a sleepy driver is often not aware of his/her
own condition.
In the event of an alarm or a feeling of tired-
ness; stop the car in a safe manner as soon
as possible and rest.
Studies have shown that it is equally as dan-
gerous to drive while tired as it is under the
influence of alcohol.
Symbols and messages in the display
SymbolMessageSpecification
Driver Alert OFFFunction not switched on.
Driver Alert Standby
<65 km/hThe function is set in standby mode due to speed being lower than 65 km/h.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Driver Alert System - LDW*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.199
NOTE
The driver is only warned once each time the
wheels cross a line. So there is no acoustic
alarm when there is a line between the car's
wheels.
Symbols and messages in the display
SymbolMessageSpecification
Lane departure warning
On/OffThe function is switched on/off.
Shown at switch-on/off.
The text disappears after 5 seconds.
Lane Depart Warn Standby
<65 km/hThe function is set in standby mode due to speed being lower than 65 km/h.
Lane Depart Warn Unavail-
ableThe carriageway does not have clear side markings or the camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.
Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 191.
Lane Depart Warn Availa-
bleThe function scans the carriageway's side markings.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Driver Alert System - LDW*
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200* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolMessageSpecification
Windscreen Sensors
blockedThe camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.
Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.
•Clean the windscreen surface in front of the camera sensor.
Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 191.
Driver Alert Sys Service
requiredThe system is disengaged.
•Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Personal preferences
Settings are made from the centre console's
display screen via the menu system in MY
CAR. From there, search and locate SETUP
Car settingsDriver support system
Lane departure warning. For information
on how the menu system is used - see
page 142.
Select from the options:
On at start up - This option sets the function
in standby mode each time the engine is
started. Otherwise the same value as when the
engine was switched off is obtained.
Increased sensitivity – This option increases
sensitivity, an alarm is triggered earlier and
fewer limitations apply.
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05 Infotainment system
Radio
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231
NOTE
Only one of the functions "Show radio
text" and "Show presets" can be acti-
vated at a time. If one of them is activated
when the other is already activated, then the
previously activated function is deactivated
automatically. Both functions can be deac-
tivated.
Advanced settings
DAB to DAB link
It is possible to exit a channel with poor or no
reception to the same channel in another chan-
nel group with better reception. There may be
a certain delay when changing channel group.
There may be a period of silence between the
current channel no longer being available to the
new channel becoming available.
The function can be activated/deactivated in
DAB mode under DAB menu
Advanced
settings
DAB linking.
Wavelength
DAB can be transmitted on two5 wavelengths:
•Band III - covers areas outside big cities
•LBand - mainly in large cities
By selecting for example
Band III on its own,
channel programming takes place morequickly than if both
Band III and LBand have
been selected. It is not certain that all channel
groups will be found. Wavelength selection
does not affect the stored memories.
Wavelengths can be deactivated/activated in
DAB mode under DAB menu
Advanced
settings
DAB band.
SubchannelSecondary components are usually named
subchannels. These are temporary and can
contain e.g. translations of the main pro-
gramme into other languages.
If one or more subchannels are broadcast then
the
> symbol is shown to the left of the channel
name in the TV screen. A subchannel is indi-
cated by the
- symbol appearing to the left of
the channel name in the TV screen.
Subchannels can only be accessed on the
selected main channel and not on any other
channel without selecting it.
Display of subchannels can be deactivated/
activated in DAB mode under DAB menu
Advanced settingsSub channels
Programme type textSome radio stations broadcast information
about programme type and programme cate-gory. This information is shown on the TV
screen.
The function is activated/deactivated in DAB
mode under DAB menu
Advanced
settings
Show PTY text.
Resetting the DAB settingsAll DAB settings can be reset to the original
factory settings.

The reset is carried out in DAB mode under
DAB menu
Advanced settings
Reset all DAB settings.
5Not all areas/countries use both wavelengths.
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05 Infotainment system
External audio source via AUX/USB* input
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236* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
AUX, USB1 and external audio source
General
Connection points for external audio sources.
An external audio source, e.g. an iPodŸ or MP3
player, can be connected to the audio system
via any of the connections in the centre con-
sole. An audio source connected to the USB
input can then be handled
2 with the car's audio
controls. A device connected via the AUX input
cannot be controlled via the car.
NOTE
If the car is equipped with a steering wheel
keypad* and/or remote control* then in
many cases these can be used instead of
the buttons in the centre console. For a
description of the buttons in the steering
wheel, see page 220. For a description of
the remote control, see page 245.
An iPodŸ or MP3 player with rechargeable bat-
teries is recharged (when the ignition is on or
the engine is running) if the device is plugged
into the USB connection.
To connect the audio source:
1.
Repeatedly press on MEDIA to reach the
desired audio source
USB, iPod or AUX,
release and wait a second or press OK/
MENU.
>
If USB is selected then
Connect USB is
shown in the TV screen.
2. Connect your audio source to one of the
connections in the centre console's stor-
age compartment (see previous illustra-
tion).
The text
Reading USB is shown in the TV
screen when the system is loading the storagemedia's file structure. Depending on the file
structure and number of files there may be
some delay before loading is finished.
NOTE
The system supports most iPodŸ models
produced in 2005 or later.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the USB connection,
this is shut off if the USB connection is
short-circuited or if a connected USB unit is
taking too much power (this may happen if
the unit connected does not meet the USB
standard). The USB connection is reactiva-
ted automatically the next time the ignition
is turned on, unless the fault persists.
MenusThe menus inMEDIA are controlled from the
centre console and the steering wheel key-
pad*. For general information on menu naviga-
tion and menu structures, see page 259.
Playback and navigation3
Turn TUNE to access the playlist/folder struc-
ture and navigate in the list/structure. Use OK/
MENU to either confirm selection of subfolder
1Applies to High Performance, High Performance Multimedia and Premium Sound Multimedia.2Only applies to the media source connected via the USB connection.3Only applies to USB and iPodŸ.
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