2011 VOLVO XC60 warning lights

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.255 Introduction
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is
determined by factors such as the number of
passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight
of any accessories that may be installed, etc.
To increase loading space, the rear seat back-
rests can be folded down, see page 85.
When loading the cargo area, keep the follow-
ing in mind:
•Load objects in the cargo area against the
backrest whenever possible.
•Unstable loads can be secured to the load
anchoring eyelets with straps or web lash-
ings to help keep them from shifting.
•Stop the engine and apply the parking
brake when loading or unloading long
objects. The gear selector can be knocked
out of position by long loads, which could
set the vehicle in motion.
WARNING
•Stop the engine, put the gear selector in
P, and apply the parking brake when
loading or unloading long objects.
•The vehicle's driving characteristics
may change depending on the weight
and distribution of the load.
•A 44-pound (20 kg) object produces a
force of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) in a
head-on collision at 30 mph (50 km/h).
•The cargo area and rear seat should not
be loaded to a level higher than 2 in.
(5 cm) below the upper edge of the rear
side windows. Objects placed higher
than this level could impede the func-
tion of the Inflatable Curtain.
Power tailgate*
G031965
Power tailgate closing button
Automatic openingThe power tailgate can be opened automati-
cally in the three ways:
•By pressing and holding the but-
ton on the lighting panel until the tailgate
begins to open.
•By pressing and holding the button
on the remote key until the tailgate begins
to open.
•By pressing the rubber-covered button
under the outer handle on the tailgate.
The taillights illuminate automatically when the
automatic open function is used.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
08
308* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 314.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•Dome lighting, reading lights
•Glove compartment lighting
•Footwell lighting
•Turn signals in the door mirrors
•Approach lighting in the door mirrors
•Brake/fog/taillights
•Rear parking lights
•Active Bending Lights
•LED bulbs
NOTE
For information regarding any other bulbs
not mentioned in this section, please con-
tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and
authorized Volvo service technician.
WARNING
•Active Bending Lights* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, these
bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
•Turn off the lights and remove the
remote key from the ignition before
changing any bulbs.
Headlight housing
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•If the engine has been running just prior
to replacing bulbs in the headlight hous-
ing, please keep in mind that compo-
nents in the engine compartment will be
hot.
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing all front bulbs.
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
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CAUTION
•Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub-
ber components
•Polishing chromed strips can wear
away or damage the surface
•Polishes containing abrasive sub-
stances should not be used
Automatic car wash
•We do NOT recommend washing your car
in an automatic wash during the first few
months (because the paint will not have
hardened sufficiently).
•An automatic wash is a simple and quick
way to clean your car, but it is worth
remembering that it may not be as thor-
ough as when you yourself go over the car
with sponge and water. Keeping the under-
body clean is most important, especially in
the winter. Some automatic washers do
not have facilities for washing the under-
body.
CAUTION
•Before driving into an automatic car
wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to
avoid damaging the windshield wipers.
•Make sure that side view mirrors, auxil-
iary lamps, etc, are secure, and that any
antenna(s) are retracted or removed.
Otherwise there is risk of the machine
dislodging them.
•Chromed wheels: Clean chrome-
plated wheels using the same deter-
gents used for the body of the vehicle.
Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents can
permanently stain chrome-plated
wheels.
WARNING
•When the vehicle is driven immediately
after being washed, apply the brakes,
including the parking brake, several
times in order to remove any moisture
from the brake linings.
•Engine cleaning agents should not be
used when the engine is warm. This
constitutes a fire risk.
Exterior lightingCondensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as
headlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is nor-mal and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-
pate after the lights have been on for a short
time.
Polishing and waxing
•Normally, polishing is not required during
the first year after delivery, however, wax-
ing may be beneficial.
•Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can
be removed with kerosene or tar remover.
Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing
compound.
•After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
•Several commercially available products
contain both polish and wax.
•Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-
ishing a dull surface.
•A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are easy
to use and produce a long-lasting, high-
gloss finish that protects the bodywork
against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
•Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).

09 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.345 Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their meaning and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or
drivability. A message will also appear in the
main instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The information symbol lights up and a
text message is displayed to provide the driver
with necessary information about one of the
vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Low oil pressure78
A
Parking brake78
SRS airbags78
Seat belt reminder79
Generator not charg-
ing79
A
Fault in the brake sys-
tem79
Warning symbol79
ACanadian models
Indicator symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Fault in the Active
Bending Light
(ABL)*system77
A
Malfunction indicator
light77
A
Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS)77
Rear fog light on77
Stability system
(DSTC), Hill Descent
Control, Trailer Stabil-
ity Assist*77
Tire pressure monitor-
ing sensor (TPMS)77
Low fuel level77

09 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols 09
346* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Information symbol,
see text in information
display77
High beam indicator76
Left turn signal indica-
tor76
Right turn signal indi-
cator76
ACanadian models
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *151,
157
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*151,
157,
159
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol*151,
157
Radar sensor*155
Camera*
Laser sensor*171
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Collision Warning with
Full Auto-brake and
Pedestrian Detection*173
Driver Alert System*175
Active Bending Lights
(ABL)*90
Fuel filler door (arrow
indicates it is on right
side of vehicle)76
Rain sensor*95
Driver Alert System*176
Driver Alert System*,
Lane Departure Warn-
ing*178

10 Index
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350
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 195
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 116
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................146
Active yaw control................................... 144
Adaptive brake lights............................... 115
Adaptive cruise control.................... 149, 151
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 139
Air distribution.......................................... 135
Air distribution table................................. 141
Air vents................................................... 136
All Wheel Drive......................................... 114
Anti-freeze.......................................248, 306Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 76
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 116
Approach lighting................................58, 93
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 223
BluetoothŸ devices............................. 226
BluetoothŸ hands-free system........... 229
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 226
general functions................................ 207
getting started.................................... 202
HD digital radio................................... 212
introduction......................................... 200
media player....................................... 219
menus................................................. 241
overview.............................................. 200
radio functions.................................... 210
Sirius satellite radio............................214
sound settings.................................... 208
steering wheel keypad........................ 205
voice control....................................... 237
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 101
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 112, 113
general description.....................112, 113oil........................................................ 343
shiftlock override................................ 113
Axle weight.............................................. 280
B
Battery
changing..................................... 318, 319
maintenance....................................... 318
remote key, replacing........................... 61
specifications...................................... 344
warning symbols................................. 317
Black box................................................... 11
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 189, 190, 191
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 229
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 49
Booster cushions....................................... 45
Brake lights.............................................. 115
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 116
checking fluid level............................. 306
emergency brake assistance.............. 116
fluid..................................................... 343
general information............................. 115

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351
Hill Descent Control............................ 121
warning light......................................... 78
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 313
headlights...........................308, 309, 310
introduction......................................... 308
license plate lights.............................. 313
side marker lights...............................311
specifications...................................... 314
taillight................................................ 312
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 185
Capacity weight....................................... 280
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 313
steel grid............................................. 259
Cargo area cover..................................... 259
Cargo area net......................................... 260
Catalytic converter................................... 253
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 229
Cell phone voice control.......................... 237
Central locking system, introduction......... 56
Chains...................................................... 283Check engine light..................................... 76
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 48
Child restraint systems.............................. 39
booster cushions.................................. 45
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 46
top tether anchors................................ 47
Child safety.......................................... 37, 38
booster cushions.................................. 45
child restraint systems.......................... 39
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
Child safety locks...................................... 52
City Safety™............................................ 162
Climate system........................................ 139
air distribution............................. 135, 141
air vents.............................................. 136
Interior Air Quality System.................. 135
introduction......................................... 134
passenger compartment filter............ 134
refrigerant........................................... 134
Clock, setting............................................. 80
Cold weather driving................................ 248
Collision warning system.................168, 169Compass in rearview mirror..................... 102
Conserving electrical current................... 247
Controls, center console.......................... 241
Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant............................................306, 343
Cooling system, general information....... 247
Courtesy lighting.................................. 92, 93
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control..................................147, 148
adaptive.............................................. 149
Curb weight............................................. 280
Current, conserving................................. 247
D
Defroster.................................................. 139
Detachable key blade................................ 60
Dimensions.............................................. 338
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 26, 27
Dome lighting....................................... 92, 93
Door mirrors............................................. 100
Driver alert............................................... 175

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352
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 246
Driving in cold weather............................ 248
Driving through water..............................247
E
ECC.................................................139, 140
Economical driving.................................. 246
Electric parking brake.............................. 118
Electronic Climate Control.......137, 139, 140
air distribution table............................ 141
Interior Air Quality System.................. 140
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 110
Emergency towing...........................265, 266
Emission inspection readiness................ 301
Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 340
starting................................................ 109
switching off....................................... 110
Engine compartment overview................303
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................144Engine oil
checking............................................. 304
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
specifications...................................... 342
volumes.............................................. 343
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 257
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 300
Fluid specifications.................................. 343
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 91
rear...................................................... 312
Four C (active chassis system)................146
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 181, 183
Front seats...........................................82, 84
Fuel filler cap........................................... 253
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 252
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77Fuel requirements............................ 250, 251
Fuel tank volume.....................................343
Fuses............................... 320, 321, 324, 327
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 251
Gas tank volume...................................... 343
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 113
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 112, 113
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 279
Grocery bag holder.................................. 257
Gross vehicle weight...............................280
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 91
HD digital radio........................................ 212
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 90
changing bulbs...........................309, 310