2011 VOLVO V60 key battery

05 Infotainment system
General information on infotainment
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key being in the ignition switch by pressing the
On/Off button.
When the car is being started the infotainment
system is switched off temporarily and contin-
ues when the engine has started.
NOTE
Remove the remote control key from the
ignition switch if the infotainment system is
used when the engine is switched off. This
is to avoid discharging the battery unnec-
essarily.
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05 Infotainment system
Remote control*
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246* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
KeyFunction
Navigate right/left, change track/
song.
Confirm selection or go to the
menu system for the selected
source
Volume, decrease
Volume, increase
0-9Preset channels, number and let-
ter input
Shortcuts for favourite setting.
Information about the current
programme, song, etc. Also used
when there is more information
available than can be shown in
the TV screen.
Selection of language for sound-
track
Subtitles, selection of language
for text
Teletext*, On/Off
Replacing the battery in the remote
control
NOTE
Battery life is normally 1-4 years and
depends on how much the remote control
is used.
The remote control is powered by four batter-
ies of the AA/LR6 type.
Take along extra batteries for a long journey.
1. Push down the catch on the battery cover
and slide the battery cover in the direction
of the infrared lens.
2. Remove the used batteries, turn the new
batteries in accordance with the symbols
in the battery compartment and fit them.3. Refit the cover.
NOTE
Be sure to dispose of the exhausted batter-
ies in an environmentally safe manner.
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06 During your journey
Recommendations during driving
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•If the text message High engine temp
Stop engine or Coolant level low, Stop
engine is shown then the engine must be
switched off after stopping the car.
•In the event of overheating in the gearbox
a built-in protection function is activated
which, amongst other things, illuminates
the instrument panel's warning symbol and
there is a text message displayed there
Transmission hot Reduce speed orTransmission hot Stop safely - follow
the recommendation given and lower the
speed and stop the car in a safe way and
allow the engine to run at idling speed for
a few minutes to allow the gearbox to cool
down.
•If the car overheats, the air conditioning
may be switched off temporarily.
•Do not turn the engine off immediately you
stop after a hard drive.
NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to
operate for a while after the engine has been
switched off.
Open tailgate
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic
exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car
through the cargo area.
Do not overload the batteryThe electrical functions in the car load the bat-
tery to varying degrees. Avoid using the key
position II when the engine is switched off.
Instead use the I mode - which uses less
power.
Also, be aware of different accessories that
load the electrical system. Do not use functions
which use a lot of power when the engine is
switched off. Examples of such functions are:
•ventilation fan
•windscreen wiper
•audio system (high volume)
•headlamps.
If the battery voltage is low the information dis-
play shows the text
Low battery Power save
mode. The energy-saving function then shuts
down certain functions or reduces certain
functions such as the ventilation fan and/or
audio system.

In which case, charge the battery by star-
ting the engine and then running it for atleast 15 minutes - battery charging is more
effective during driving than running the
engine at idling speed while stationary.
Before a long journey
•Check that the engine is working normally
and that fuel consumption is normal.
•Make sure that there are no leaks (fuel, oil
or other fluid).
•Check all bulbs and tyre tread depths.
•Carrying a warning triangle is a legal
requirement in certain countries.
Winter drivingCheck the following in particular before the
cold season:
•The engine coolant must contain at least
50% glycol. This mixture protects the
engine against frost erosion down to
approximately –35 °C. To achieve optimum
antifreeze protection, different types of gly-
col must not be mixed.
•The fuel tank must be kept filled to prevent
condensation.
•Engine oil viscosity is important. Oils with
lower viscosity (thinner oils) facilitate star-
ting in cold weather and also reduce fuel
consumption while the engine is cold. For
more information on suitable oils, see
page 351.
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06 During your journey
Loading
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274* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Lowering the rear seat backrest
To simplify loading in the cargo area, the rear
seat backrest can be folded down, see
page 85.
Load retaining eyelets
The folding load retaining eyelets are used to
fasten straps in order to anchor items in the
cargo area.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects that are
loose or protrude could cause injury during
heavy braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects with
a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.
Bag holder*
Bag holder under folding hatch in the floor.
The bag holder keeps carrier bags in place and
prevents them from overturning and spreading
their contents across the cargo area.
1. Fold up the holder, which is part of the floor
hatch.
2. Fasten the bags with strap and secure the
carrying handle in the hooks.
12 V electrical socket*
Lower the cover to access the electrical
socket.
•The socket also provides voltage when the
remote control key is not in the ignition
switch.
NOTE
Remember that using the electrical socket
with the engine switched off involves the
risk of discharging the car's battery.
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06 During your journey
Towing and recovery
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Towing
Find out the highest legal speed for towing
before towing the car.
1. Press the remote control key into the igni-
tion switch to unlock the steering lock so
that the car can be steered, see page 81.
2. The remote control key must remain in the
ignition switch while the car is being towed.
3. Keep the towline taut when the towing
vehicle reduces speed by holding your foot
gently pressed on the brake pedal -
thereby avoiding unnecessary jerking.
4. Be prepared to brake to stop.
WARNING
•The steering lock must be unlocked
before towing.
•The remote control key must be in key
position II.
•Never remove the remote control key
from the ignition switch while driving or
when the car is being towed.
WARNING
The brake servo and power steering do not
work when the engine is switched off. The
brake pedal must be pressed about five
times harder than normal, and the steering
will be considerably heavier than normal.
Manual gearbox
Move gear lever into neutral and release
the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox, Geartronic
IMPORTANT
Note that the car must always be towed with
the wheels rolling forward.
•Cars with automatic gearbox must not
be towed at speeds above 80 km/h or
further than 80 km.

Move the gear selector to position N and
release the parking brake.
Automatic gearbox, PowershiftThe 2.0T with Powershift automatic transmis-
sion should not be towed as the transmission
is dependent on the engine running in order to
receive sufficient lubrication.
IMPORTANT
Avoid towing.
•However, the car can be towed for a
short distance at low speed to move it
from a dangerous position - not further
than 10 km and not faster than
10 km/h. Note that the car must always
be towed with the wheels rolling for-
ward.
•In the event of moving a longer distance
than 10 km, the car must be transported
with the drive wheels raised from the
road - professional recovery is recom-
mended.

Move the gear selector to position N and
release the parking brake.
Jump startingDo not tow the car to bump start the engine.
Use a donor battery if the battery is discharged
and the engine does not start, see page 115.
IMPORTANT
Bump starting the car can damage the cat-
alytic converter.
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08 Maintenance and service
Engine compartment
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Turn the handle about 20-25 degrees
clockwise. You will hear when the catch
releases.
Move the catch to the left and open the
bonnet. (The catch hook is located
between the headlamp and grille, see illus-
tration.)
WARNING
Check that the bonnet locks properly when
closed.
Engine compartment, overview
The appearance of the engine compartment may
vary depending on engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick1
Radiator
Filler opening for engine oil
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (left-hand
drive)
Battery
Relay and fuse box, engine compartment
Filling washer fluid
Air filter
WARNING
High voltage from the ignition system. The
voltage in the ignition system is highly dan-
gerous. The remote control key must always
be in 0 position when work is being done in
the engine compartment, see page 81.
Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil
when the remote control key is in II position
or when the engine is hot.
Checking the engine oil
Volvo recommends Castrol oil products.
1Engines with electronic oil level sensor have no dipstick (5-cyl. diesel).
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10 Alphabetical Index
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Bag holder .............................................. 274
Battery.............................................321, 360
maintenance....................................... 321
Remote control .................................. 246
remote control key/PCC....................... 55
start assistance................................... 115
symbols on the battery....................... 321
warning symbols................................. 321
Blind spot (BLIS)...................................... 207
Blind Spot Information System, BLIS...... 207
Bluetooth
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handsfree ........................................... 247
media ................................................. 239
microphone off ..................................249
streaming audio ................................. 239
transfer call to mobile ........................ 249
Bonnet, opening...................................... 306
Brake and clutch fluid..............................311
Brake light.................................................. 91
Brakes...................................................... 129
anti-lock braking system, ABS........... 129
brake light............................................. 91
brake system...................................... 129
electric parking brake......................... 131
Emergency Brake Assistance, EBA ... 129
emergency brake lights........................ 91filling brake fluid.................................. 311
symbols in the combined instrument
panel...................................................130
Bulbs, see Lighting.................................. 313
C
Calls
incoming............................................. 249
operation............................................. 249
Camera sensor................................185, 191
Car care................................................... 336
Car care, leather upholstery.................... 338
Cargo area
cargo cover......................................... 276
lighting.................................................. 93
loading................................................273
mounting points.................................. 274
safety grille.......................................... 276
safety net............................................ 275
Cargo cover............................................. 276
Car upholstery......................................... 338
Car wash.................................................. 336
Catalytic converter................................... 270
recovery..............................................284CD ........................................................... 232
Centre console........................................ 142
Chassis settings......................................166
Checking and topping up the coolant..... 310
Checking the engine oil level................... 307
Children..................................................... 33
child safety locks.................................. 40
child seats and side airbags................. 26
location in the car.................................33
safety.................................................... 33
Child safety locks...................................... 66
Child seat................................................... 33
Child seats................................................. 33
integrated two-stage booster cushion. 38
ISOFIX fixture system for child seats. . . 40
recommended...................................... 35
size classes for child seats with the ISO-
FIX fixture system................................. 40
upper mounting points for child seats. . 44
City Safety™............................................ 184
Cleaning
automatic car washes......................... 336
car wash............................................. 336
rims..................................................... 337
seatbelts............................................. 339
upholstery........................................... 338
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R
Radar sensor........................................... 171
limitations........................................... 177
Radio ...................................................... 225
AM/FM ............................................... 225
DAB ................................................... 229
Menu structure ..................................259
Rain sensor................................................ 98
Rear bulbs
location............................................... 316
Rearview and door mirrors
compass............................................. 106
door....................................................103
electrically retractable......................... 103
heating................................................ 104
interior................................................. 104
Rear window, defrosting.......................... 104
Recirculation............................................ 155
Recommendations during driving............ 266
Recommended child seats, table.............. 35
Recovery.................................................. 285
Refrigerant............................................... 148
Refuelling................................................. 269
fuel cap............................................... 269fuel filler flap, electrical opening......... 269
fuel filler flap, manual opening............ 269
refuelling............................................. 269
Relay/fuse box: see Fuses....................... 325
Remote control ....................................... 245
battery replacement ........................... 246
Remote control, HomeLink
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programmable ................................... 134
Remote control key................................... 48
battery replacement.............................. 55
detachable key blade........................... 52
functions............................................... 49
range..................................................... 50
Remote control key system, type appro-
val............................................................361
Resetting the door mirrors.......................104
Resetting the power windows................. 102
Retractable power door mirrors............... 103
Reverse gear inhibitor.............................. 116
Rims
cleaning.............................................. 337
Roof load, max. weight ...........................347
Rustproofing............................................ 337
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Safety grille.............................................. 276
Safety mode.............................................. 32
Safety net................................................. 275
Seat, see Seats.......................................... 83
Seatbelt
rear seat................................................ 20
seatbelt tensioner................................. 20
Seatbelt reminder...................................... 20
Seatbelts.................................................... 18
Seats.......................................................... 83
head restraints, rear.............................. 85
heating................................................ 153
lowering the front backrest................... 83
lowering the rear backrest.................... 86
power seats.......................................... 84
Securing loads (Loading)......................... 274
Service programme................................. 306
Set time interval....................................... 181
Side airbags............................................... 26
Signal input, external.......................218, 236
SIPS bags.................................................. 26
Soot filter................................................. 272
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