2011 VOLVO V60 brake light

Table of contents
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.5
03
03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls.......................... 72
Key positions............................................ 81
Seats......................................................... 83
Steering wheel.......................................... 88
Lighting..................................................... 89
Wipers and washing.................................. 98
Windows, rearview and door mirrors...... 101
Compass*............................................... 106
Power sunroof*....................................... 107
Alcoguard*.............................................. 109
Starting the engine.................................. 113
Starting the engine – external battery..... 115
Gearboxes............................................... 116
Eco DRIVe or Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*..... 122
All-wheel drive – AWD*...........................128
Foot brake............................................... 129
Parking brake.......................................... 131
HomeLink
Ÿ *............................................ 134
04
04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages............................. 140
Menu source MY CAR............................ 142
Climate control........................................ 148
Fuel-driven engine block heater and pas-
senger compartment heater*.................. 158
Additional heater*.................................... 161
Trip computer......................................... 162
DSTC – Stability and traction control sys-
tem.......................................................... 164
Adapting driving characteristics............. 166
Cruise control*........................................ 167
Speed limiter .......................................... 169
Adaptive cruise control*.......................... 171
Distance Alert*........................................ 181
City Safety™........................................... 184
Collision Warning & Pedestrian Detection
with Auto Brake*..................................... 188
Driver Alert System – DAC*..................... 195
Driver Alert System - LDW*..................... 198
Park assist syst*...................................... 201
Park assist camera*................................ 204
BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System. . 207
Comfort inside the passenger compart-
ment........................................................ 211
05
05 Infotainment system
General information on infotainment...... 216
Quick start............................................... 218
General infotainment functions............... 222
Radio....................................................... 225
Media player........................................... 232
External audio source via AUX/USB*
input........................................................ 236
Media Bluetooth
Ÿ* ................................. 239
TV*........................................................... 242
Remote control* ..................................... 245
Bluetooth
Ÿ handsfree*............................247
Voice recognition* mobile phone............ 255
Menu navigation, Infotainment............... 259
ProCarManuals.com

70* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Instruments and controls........................................................................ 72
Key positions.......................................................................................... 81
Seats....................................................................................................... 83
Steering wheel........................................................................................ 88
Lighting................................................................................................... 89
Wipers and washing................................................................................ 98
Windows, rearview and door mirrors....................................................101
Compass*.............................................................................................. 106
Power sunroof*..................................................................................... 107
Alcoguard*............................................................................................ 109
Starting the engine................................................................................ 113
Starting the engine – external battery................................................... 115
Gearboxes............................................................................................. 116
Eco DRIVe or Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*.................................................... 122
All-wheel drive – AWD*.........................................................................128
Foot brake............................................................................................. 129
Parking brake........................................................................................ 131
HomeLink
Ÿ *.......................................................................................... 134
ProCarManuals.com

03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
03

77
Sym-
bolSpecification
Main beam On
Left-hand direction indicators
Right-hand direction indicators
DRIVe - Start/Stop
ABL faultThe symbol illuminates if a fault has arisen in
the ABL function (Active Bending Lights).
Emissions systemIf the symbol illuminates then it may be due to
a fault in the car's emissions system. Drive to
a workshop for checking. Volvo recommends
that you seek assistance from an authorised
Volvo workshop.
ABS faultIf this symbol illuminates then the system is not
working. The car's regular brake system con-
tinues to work, but without the ABS function.
1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.
2. Restart the engine.3. If the symbol remains illuminated, drive to
a workshop to have the ABS system
checked. Volvo recommends that you
seek assistance from an authorised Volvo
workshop.
Rear fog lamp onThis symbol illuminates when the rear fog lamp
is on. There is only one fog lamp. It is located
on the driver's side.
Stability systemA flashing symbol indicates that the stability
system is operating. If the symbol illuminates
with constant glow then there is a fault in the
system.
Engine preheater (diesel)This symbol illuminates during engine preheat-
ing. Preheating occurs when the temperature
is below 2 °C. The car can be started once the
symbol goes out.
Low level in fuel tankWhen the symbol illuminates the level in the
fuel tank is low, refuel as soon as possible.
Information, read display textWhen one of the car's systems does not
behave as intended, this information symbol
illuminates and a text appears on the informa-
tion display. The message text is cleared with
the READ button, see page 140, or it disap-
pears automatically after a time (time depend-ing on which function is indicated). The infor-
mation symbol can also illuminate in conjunc-
tion with other symbols.
NOTE
When a service message is shown, the sym-
bol and message are cleared using the
READ button, or clear automatically after a
while.
Main beam OnThe symbol illuminates when main beam is on
and with main beam flash
Left/right-hand direction indicatorsBoth direction indicator symbols flash when
the hazard warning flashers are used.
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolSpecification
Low oil pressureA
Parking brake applied
Airbags – SRS
Seatbelt reminder
ProCarManuals.com

03 Your driving environment
Lighting
03

91
SymbolDisplaySpecifica-
tion
Headlamp
failure
Service
requiredThe system
is disen-
gaged. Visit
a workshop
if the mes-
sage
remains.
Volvo rec-
ommends
that you
contact an
authorised
Volvo work-
shop.
The function is only active in twilight or dark-
ness and only when the car is moving.
The function
3 can be deactivated/activated in
the menu system MY CAR under My V60
Active bending lights or under Settings
Car settingsLight settingsActive
bending lights. For a description of the menu
system, see page 142.
For headlamp pattern adjustment, see
page 94.
Position/parking lamps
Headlamp control in position for position/parking
lamps.
Turn the headlamp control to the centre posi-
tion (number plate lighting comes on at the
same time).
Rear position lamps also come on when the
tailgate is opened in order to alert anybody
behind.
Brake lights
The brake light automatically comes on during
braking. For information on the Emergency
brake lights and automatic hazard warning
flashers, see page 129.
Rear fog lamp
Button for rear fog lamp.
The rear fog lamp consists of one rear lamp and
can only be switched on in combination with
main/dipped beam.
Press the button for On/Off. The rear fog lamp
indicator symbol
on the combined
instrument panel and the light in the button illu-
minate when the rear fog lamp is switched on.
3Activated on delivery from the factory.
ProCarManuals.com

03 Your driving environment
Lighting
03
92
The rear fog lamp is switched off automatically
when the engine is switched off.
NOTE
Regulations for using rear fog lamps vary
between different countries.
Hazard warning flashers
Button for hazard warning flashers.
Press the button to activate the hazard warning
flashers. Both direction indicator symbols in
the combined instrument panel flash when the
hazard warning flashers are in use.
The hazard warning flashers are activated
automatically when the car brakes so suddenly
that the emergency brake lights are activated
and speed is below 30 km/h. They remain on
when the car has stopped and are deactivatedautomatically when the car is driven off again
or the button is depressed. For more informa-
tion on Emergency brake lights and automatic
hazard warning flashers, see page 129.
Direction indicators/flashers
Direction indicators/flashers.
Short flash sequenceMove the stalk switch up or down to the
first position and release. The direction
indicators flash three times. The function
can be activated/deactivated in the menu
system MY CAR under Settings
Car
settings
Light settingsTriple
indicator. For a description of the menu
system, see page 142.
Continuous flash sequenceMove the stalk switch up or down to the
outer position.
The stalk switch remains in its position and is
moved back manually, or automatically by the
steering wheel movement.
Direction indicator symbolsFor direction indicator symbols, see page 76.
Interior lighting
G021149
Controls in roof console for the front reading
lamps and passenger compartment lighting.
Reading lamp, left-hand side
Reading lamp, right-hand side
Interior lighting
ProCarManuals.com

03 Your driving environment
Foot brake
03

129 General
The car is equipped with two brake circuits. If
one brake circuit is damaged then this will
mean that the brakes engage at a deeper level
and harder pressure on the pedal is needed to
produce the normal braking effect.
The driver's brake pedal pressure is assisted
by a brake servo.
WARNING
The brake servo only works when the engine
is running.
If the brake is used when the engine is switched
off then the pedal will feel stiff and more force
must be used to brake the car.
In very hilly terrain or when driving with a heavy
load the brakes can be relieved by using engine
braking. Engine braking is most efficiently used
if the same gear is used downhill as up.
For more general information on heavy loads
on the car, see page 350.
Anti-lock braking systemThe car is equipped with ABS (Anti-lock
Braking System) which prevents the wheels
from locking during braking. This means the
ability to steer is maintained and it is easier to
swerve to avoid a hazard for example. Vibrationmay be felt in the brake pedal when this is
engaged and this is normal.
A short test of the ABS system is made auto-
matically after the engine has been started
when the driver releases the brake pedal. A
further automatic test of the ABS system may
be made when the car reaches 10 km/h. The
test may be experienced as pulses in the brake
pedal.
Emergency brake lights and automatic
hazard warning flashers
Emergency brake lights are activated to alert
vehicles behind about sudden braking. The
function means that the brake light flashes
instead of - as in normal braking - shining with
a constant glow.
Emergency brake lights are activated at
speeds above 50 km/h if the ABS system is
working and/or in the event of sudden braking.
After the car's speed has been slowed below
10 km/h the brake light returns from flashing to
the normal constant glow - while at the same
time the hazard warning flashers are activated,
and they flash until the driver changes engine
speed with the accelerator pedal or they are
deactivated with their button, see page 92.
Cleaning the brake discsCoatings of dirt and water on the brake discs
may result in delayed brake function. This delay
is minimised by cleaning the brake linings.
Manual cleaning is advisable with wet road sur-
faces, prior to long-stay parking and after the
car has been washed. Carry this out by braking
gently during a short period while en route.
Emergency Brake AssistanceEmergency Brake Assistance EBA (Emergency
Brake Assist) helps to increase brake force and
so reduce braking distance. EBA detects the
driver's braking style and increases brake force
as necessary. The brake force can be rein-
forced up to the level when the ABS system is
engaged. The EBA function is interrupted when
the pressure on the brake pedal is reduced.
NOTE
When EBA is activated the brake pedal low-
ers slightly more than usual, depress (hold)
the brake pedal as long as necessary. If the
brake pedal is released then all braking
ceases.
ProCarManuals.com

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
DSTC – Stability and traction control system
04
165

The function is reactivated automatically
when the brakes have cooled.
DSTC Service required system disabled due
to a fault.

Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.
> If the message remains when the engine
is restarted, drive to a workshop. An
authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.
Symbols in the combined instrument
panel
If the symbols and are shown at
the same time - read the message on the infor-
mation display.
The symbol
is shown when Sport
mode is activated.
If the symbol
appears alone then it may
appear as follows:
•Flashing light means that the system is
now being activated.
•Constant glow for 2 seconds means sys-
tem check when the engine is started.
ProCarManuals.com

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Adaptive cruise control*
04
172* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
WARNING
Adaptive cruise control is not a collision
avoidance system. The driver must inter-
vene if the system does not detect a vehicle
in front.
The adaptive cruise control does not brake
for humans or animals, and not for small
vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles.
Nor for oncoming, slow or stationary vehi-
cles and objects.
Do not use the adaptive cruise control, for
example, in city traffic, in dense traffic, at
junctions, on slippery surfaces, with a lot of
water or slush on the road, in heavy rain/
snow, in poor visibility, on winding roads or
on slip roads.
The distance to the vehicle ahead is mainly
measured by a radar sensor. Cruise control
regulates the speed with acceleration and
braking. It is normal for the brakes to emit a low
sound when they are being used by cruise con-
trol.
WARNING
The brake pedal moves when the cruise
control brakes. Do not rest your foot under
the brake pedal as it could become trapped.
The adaptive cruise control aims to follow the
vehicle ahead in the same lane at a time interval
set by the driver. If the radar sensor cannot see
any vehicle in front then the car will instead
maintain the cruise control's set speed. This
also happens if the speed of the vehicle in front
exceeds the cruise control's set speed.
The cruise control aims to control the speed in
a smooth way. In situations that demand sud-
den braking the driver must brake himself/her-
self. This applies with large differences in
speed, or if the vehicle in front brakes heavily.
Due to limitations in the radar sensor, braking
may come unexpectedly or not at all, see
page 177.
The adaptive cruise control can be activated to
follow another vehicle at speeds from
30 km/h
1 up to 200 km/h. If the speed falls
below 30 km/h or if the engine speed becomes
too low, the cruise control is set in standby
mode at which automatic braking ceases - the
driver must then take over himself/herself to
maintain a safe distance to the vehicle ahead.
Warning lamp - braking by driver
required
Adaptive cruise control has a braking capacity
that is equivalent to more than 40% of the car's
braking capacity.If the car needs to be braked more heavily than
cruise control capacity and the driver does not
brake, then the cruise control uses the collision
warning system's warning lamp and warning
sound (see page 189) to alert the driver that
immediate intervention is required.
NOTE
The warning lamp may be difficult to notice
in strong sunlight or when sunglasses are
being worn.
WARNING
Cruise control only warns of vehicles
detected by the radar sensor. Consequently
there may be no warning or it may be sub-
ject to a delay. Do not wait for a warning but
brake when it is necessary.
Steep roads and/or heavy loadBear in mind that the adaptive cruise control is
primarily intended for use when driving on level
road surfaces. The cruise control may have dif-
ficultly in keeping the correct distance from the
vehicle ahead when driving on steep roads,
with a heavy load or with a trailer - in which
case, be extra attentive and ready to slow
down.
1Cars with automatic gearbox ("Queue Assist") can operate in the range of 0-200 km/h, see page 175.
ProCarManuals.com