2012 VOLVO S60 warning

09 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.343 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 pressure82
A
Parking brake82
SRS airbags82
Seat belt reminder83
Generator not charg-
ing83
A
Fault in the brake sys-
tem83
Warning symbol83
ACanadian models
Indicator symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Fault in the Active
Bending Light
(ABL)*system81
A
Malfunction indicator
light81
A
Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS)81
Rear fog light on81
Stability system
(DSTC), Trailer Stabil-
ity Assist*81
Tire pressure monitor-
ing sensor (TPMS)81
Low fuel level81
Information symbol,
see text in information
display81

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Overview of information and warning symbols 09
344* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
High beam indicator80
Left turn signal indica-
tor80
Right turn signal indi-
cator80
ACanadian models
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *157,
163
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *157,
163
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*157,
163,
165
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*157,
163,
165
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *157,
163
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*157,
163,
165
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *, Distance Alert*157,
163,
165
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol*157,
163
Radar sensor*160
Camera*
Laser sensor*177
Collision Warning with
Full Auto-brake and
Pedestrian Detection*179
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Driver Alert System*181
Active Bending Lights
(ABL)*97
Fuel filler door (arrow
indicates it is on right
side of vehicle)80
Rain sensor*102
Driver Alert System*182
Driver Alert System*,
Lane Departure Warn-
ing*184
Driver Alert System*,
Lane Departure Warn-
ing*184
Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol *157,
163

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Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Audio files222
CD folder222
Video files222
Bluetooth-connected
cell phone233
BluetoothTM hands-
free233
HD radio215
Park Assist*187
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Seat belt reminder22
Occupant Weight
Sensor29

10 Index
10
348
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 201
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 122
Accessory installation warning.................. 14
Active chassis system.............................152
Active yaw control................................... 149
Adaptive brake lights............................... 121
Adaptive cruise control.................... 155, 157
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................29, 30
front...................................................... 25
inflatable curtain................................... 35
side impact........................................... 33
Air conditioning........................................ 144
Air distribution.......................................... 140
Air distribution table................................. 146
Air vents................................................... 141
All Wheel Drive......................................... 120
Anti-freeze.......................................252, 304Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 80
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 122
Approach lighting..............................57, 100
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 226
BluetoothŸ devices............................. 229
BluetoothŸ hands-free system........... 232
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 229
general functions................................ 210
getting started.................................... 206
HD digital radio................................... 215
introduction......................................... 204
media player....................................... 222
menus................................................. 244
overview.............................................. 204
radio functions.................................... 213
Sirius satellite radio............................217
sound settings.................................... 211
steering wheel keypad........................ 209
voice control....................................... 240
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 107
Automatic locking retractor....................... 40
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 118, 119
general description.....................118, 119oil........................................................ 341
shiftlock override................................ 119
Axle weight.............................................. 279
B
Battery
changing..................................... 316, 317
maintenance....................................... 316
remote key, replacing........................... 60
specifications...................................... 342
warning symbols................................. 315
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 195, 196, 197
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 232
Booster cushions....................................... 48
Brake lights.............................................. 121
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 122
Brake pad inspection.......................... 121
checking fluid level............................. 304
emergency brake assistance.............. 122
fluid..................................................... 341
general information............................. 121
warning light......................................... 82

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10
349
Bulbs
headlights...................................306, 308
introduction......................................... 306
license plate lights.............................. 310
specifications...................................... 311
trunk lighting....................................... 311
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 191
Capacity weight....................................... 279
Catalytic converter................................... 257
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 232
Cell phone voice control.......................... 240
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 282
Check engine light..................................... 80
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 41
Child restraint systems.............................. 42
booster cushions.................................. 48
convertible seats.................................. 46
infant seats........................................... 44
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 49
top tether anchors................................ 50Child safety................................................ 39
booster cushions.................................. 48
child restraint systems.......................... 42
convertible seats.................................. 46
infant seats........................................... 44
Child safety locks...................................... 51
City Safety™............................................ 168
Climate system........................................ 144
air distribution............................. 140, 146
air vents.............................................. 141
Interior Air Quality System.................. 140
introduction......................................... 139
passenger compartment filter............ 140
refrigerant........................................... 139
Clock, setting............................................. 84
Cold weather driving................................ 252
Collision warning system.................173, 174
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 108
Conserving electrical current................... 251
Controls, center console.......................... 244
Convertible seats....................................... 46
Coolant............................................304, 341
Cooling system, general information....... 251
Corner Traction Control........................... 149
Courtesy lighting................................99, 100Crash event data....................................... 11
Crash mode............................................... 38
Cruise control..................................153, 154
adaptive.............................................. 155
Curb weight............................................. 279
Current, conserving................................. 251D
Defroster.................................................. 144
Detachable key blade..........................59, 62
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 29, 30
Dome lighting..................................... 99, 100
Door mirrors............................................. 106
Driver alert............................................... 181
Driver distraction warning.......................... 14
Driving economically................................ 250
Driving in cold weather............................ 252
Driving through water..............................251

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10
350
E
ECC.................................................144, 145
Economical driving.................................. 250
Electric parking brake.............................. 124
Electronic Climate Control.......142, 144, 145
air distribution table............................ 146
Interior Air Quality System.................. 145
Emergency locking retractor...................... 40
Emergency starting.................................. 116
Emergency towing...........................265, 266
Emission inspection readiness................ 299
Engine
overheating........................................... 83
specifications...................................... 338
starting................................................ 114
switching off....................................... 116
Engine compartment overview................301
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................149
Engine oil
checking............................................. 302
low pressure warning light.............. 81, 82
specifications...................................... 339
volumes.............................................. 340
Environment............................................... 13Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 259
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 298
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 329
placing correctly................................. 114
Fluid specifications.................................. 341
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 98
Four C (active chassis system)................152
Front airbags.............................................. 25
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 29, 30
Front park assist.............................. 187, 189
Front seats...........................................88, 90
Fuel filler cap........................................... 257
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 256
Fuel level warning light.............................. 81
Fuel requirements............................ 254, 255
Fuel tank volume.....................................341
Fuses............................... 319, 320, 323, 326
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 111
Gasoline requirements............................. 255
Gas tank volume...................................... 341
Gauges...................................................... 79
Geartronic................................................ 119
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 118, 119
Generator warning light............................. 82
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 278
Grocery bag holder.................................. 260
Gross vehicle weight...............................279
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 98
HD digital radio........................................ 215
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 97
changing bulbs................................... 308
high/low beams.................................... 96
high beam flash.................................... 96
Headlight washers................................... 103

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10
351
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 91
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 258
Heated rear seats.................................... 143
High beams................................................ 96
indicator light........................................ 81
Hoisting the vehicle.................................299
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System...... 111
Home safe lighting................................... 100
Hood, opening/closing............................301
Horn........................................................... 95
I
Ignition modes........................................... 86
Immobilizer................................................ 55
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator lights.........................79, 80, 81, 82
Infant seats................................................ 44
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 35
Inflation pressure..................................... 273
Inflation pressure table............................275
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 343Information lights.....................79, 80, 81, 82
Information symbol.................................... 81
Infotainment system................................ 204
AUX/USB sockets............................... 226
Bluetooth
Ÿ devices............................. 229
Bluetooth® hands-free system........... 232
general functions................................ 210
getting started.................................... 206
media player....................................... 222
menus................................................. 244
radio functions.................................... 213
sound settings.................................... 211
voice control....................................... 240
Inspection readiness................................ 299
Instrument lighting..................................... 96
Instrument overview............................78, 79
Instrument panel...................................... 131
Interior Air Quality System....................... 140
Interior lighting................................... 99, 100
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 226
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 49
J
Jack
attaching.............................................290
location of........................................... 290
Jump starting........................................... 116
K
Key blade.................................54, 59, 62, 63
private locking...................................... 62
valet locking.......................................... 62
Keyless drive
general description............................... 63
starting the vehicle.............................114
L
Labels
list of................................................... 335
location of........................................... 334
LATCH anchors......................................... 49
Leather care............................................. 329
Lighting panel............................................ 96
Load anchoring eyelets...........................259

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10
352
Loading the vehicle.......................... 259, 279
roof loads............................................ 261
Locking...................................................... 67
Locking the vehicle.................................... 57
Locks, child safety..................................... 51
Low beams................................................ 96
Low fuel level warning light........................ 81
Low oil pressure warning light................... 82
M
Main instrument panel............................. 131
Maintenance............................................ 298
hoisting the vehicle............................. 299
performed by the owner.....................299
Malfunction indicator light......................... 80
Media player (infotainment system)......... 222
Menu........................................................ 133
Messages in the instrument panel........... 131
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 107
power door......................................... 106
rearview, auto-dim function................ 107retractable........................................... 106
vanity.................................................. 201
Moonroof................................................. 109
Motor oil
checking............................................. 302
specifications...................................... 339
volumes.............................................. 340
MY CAR................................................... 133
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor...................... 29, 30
Octane recommendations.......................255
Odometer, trip........................................... 84
Oil
checking............................................. 302
specifications...................................... 339
volumes.............................................. 340
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 346
Overhead courtesy lighting................ 99, 100
Overheating, engine................................... 83
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 258
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 330
Park assist.......................................187, 189
Park Assist Camera................................. 191
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 124
warning light......................................... 82
Parking lights............................................. 98
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 58
Polishing.................................................. 328
Power front seat
memory function................................... 89
with keyless drive................................. 90
Power mirrors.......................................... 106
defroster............................................. 107
Power moonroof...................................... 109
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 305
speed-dependent............................... 152
Power steering fluid................................. 341
Power windows....................................... 104
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 22
Private locking........................................... 62