2012 VOLVO V60 ECO mode

03 Your driving environment
Gearboxes
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Overheating during slow driving in queues can
be avoided by driving in stages: Stop the car
and wait with your foot on the brake pedal until
there is a moderate distance to the traffic
ahead, drive forward a short distance, and then
wait another moment with your foot on the
brake pedal.IMPORTANT
Use the foot brake to hold the car stationary
on an uphill gradient - do not hold the car
with the accelerator pedal. The gearbox
could then overheat.
For important information regarding Powershift
transmission and towing - see page 289.
Text message and actionIn some situations the display may show a
message at the same time as a symbol is illu-
minated.
SymbolDisplayDriving characteristicsAction
Transm. overheat brake to holdDifficulty in maintaining even speed at con-
stant engine speed.Transmission overheated. Keep the car
stationary using the foot brake.A
Transm. overheat park safelySignificant pulling in the car's traction.Transmission overheated. Park the car
immediately in a safe manner.A
Transm. cooling let engine runNo drive due to overheated gearbox.Transmission overheated. For fastest cool-
ing: Run the engine at idling speed with the
gear lever in the N or P position until the
message clears.
AFor fastest cooling: run the engine at idling speed with the gear lever in the N or P position, until the message clears.
The table shows three steps with an increased
degree of seriousness should the transmission
become too hot. In parallel with the display text
the driver is also advised that the car's elec-
tronics are temporarily changing the driving
characteristics. Follow the instructions on the
information display where appropriate.NOTE
The table's examples are no indication that
the car is defective but instead show that a
safety function has been activated inten-
tionally to prevent damage to one of the
car's components.
WARNING
If a warning symbol combined with the textTransm. overheat park safely is ignored
then the heat in the gearbox may become
so high that the power transmission
between engine and gearbox is temporarily
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Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*
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124* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
After starting with the key and each auto-
stop the car must first reach 5 km/h before
the automatic Start/Stop function is re-acti-
vated - following which certain conditions
must also be fulfilled, refer to these under
the heading "The engine does not auto-
stop".
All of the car's normal systems such as lighting,
radio, etc. work as normal even with an engine
that has stopped automatically, except that
some equipment may have the function tem-
porarily reduced, e.g. the climate control sys-
tem's fan speed or extremely high volume on
the audio system.
Auto-stopping the engineIn order that the engine should stop automati-
cally the car must be completely stationary:
ConditionsM/AA
Declutch, set the gear lever in
neutral position and release the
clutch pedal - the engine is
switched off.M
Stop the car with the foot brake
and then keep your foot on the
pedal - the engine stops automat-
ically.A
AM = Only manual gearbox, A = Only automatic gearbox and
model D3.
The AUTO START symbol on
the information display illumi-
nates as verification and
reminder that the engine is
has stopped automatically.
Auto-starting the engine
ConditionsM/AA
With the gear lever in neutral posi-
tion: Depress the clutch pedal -
the engine starts. Engage a suit-
able gear and continue the jour-
ney.M
With the gear lever in neutral posi-
tion: Depress the accelerator
pedal - the engine starts. Engage
a suitable gear and continue the
journey.M
The following option is also avail-
able on a downhill gradient:
Release the foot brake and let the
car move off - the engine starts
automatically when the speed
exceeds normal walking pace.M
Release the foot pressure on the
foot brake - the engine starts
automatically and the journey can
continue.A
AM = Only manual gearbox, A = Only automatic gearbox and
model D3.
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Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.125
Start assistance HSAThe foot brake can also be released on an uphill
gradient to start the engine automatically - the
HSA function means that the car does not roll
backwards.
HSA (Hill Start Assist) means that the pressure
in the brake system remains temporarily avail-
able while the driver moves his/her foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal for
driving off with the engine having stopped
automatically. The temporary braking effect
releases after a couple of seconds or when the
driver accelerates.
There is more information available on HSA on
page 120.
Gear indicator1
An essential detail in connection with environ-
mental driving is to drive in the right gear and
change gear in time.
The driver is assisted by an indicator which
notifies the driver when it is most advanta-
geous to engage the next higher or lower gear
- GSI (Gear Shift Indicator).
Indication is made with an up or down arrow in
the combined instrument panel's right-hand
display.
Deactivating the Start/Stop functionIn certain situations, it may
advisable to temporarily
switch off the automatic
Start/Stop function - this is
carried out by pressing this
button once, at which point
the button's lamp goes out.
Disengaged Start/Stop func-
tion is indicated by the infor-
mation display's symbol
going out and the message
Auto Start-Stop OFF being
displayed for
about 5 seconds - while the
button's lamp goes out at the
same time.
The Start/Stop function is disengaged until it is
reactivated with the button or until the next
time the engine is started with the key.
Limitations
The engine does not auto-stopEven if the Start/Stop function is activated, the
engine does not stop automatically if:
ConditionsM/AA
the driver has opened the seat-
belt's buckle.A
the car does not stop completely.
the capacity of the battery is
below the minimum permissible
level.
the engine does not have normal
operating temperature.
outside temperature is below
freezing point or above
approx. 30 °C.
1Only manual gearbox for the DRIVe model.
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Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*
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126* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
ConditionsM/AA
the environment in the passenger
compartment differs from the
preset values - indicated by the
ventilation fan running at a high
speed.
the car is reversed.
battery temperature is below
freezing point or above
approx. 55 °C.
the driver makes sudden steering
wheel movements.
the exhaust system's particulate
filter is full - the temporarily dis-
engaged Start/Stop function is
reactivated once an automatic
cleaning cycle has been per-
formed (see page 276).
Queue Assistant is activated - see
also the section "Adaptive cruise
control" page 175.A
ConditionsM/AA
if the road is very steep.A
the atmospheric air pressure is
less than equivalent to
approx. 1500 metres above sea level
- the current air pressure varies
with the prevailing weather con-
ditions.A
AM = Only manual gearbox, A = Only automatic gearbox and
model D3.
The engine auto-starts without driver
intervention
An engine that has stopped automatically may
restart in some cases without the driver having
decided that the journey should continue. In
the following cases the engine also starts auto-
matically if the driver has not depressed the
clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or takes his/her
foot off the brake pedal (automatic gearbox):
ConditionsM/AA
The driver's seatbelt buckle is
opened.
Misting forms on the windows.
ConditionsM/AA
The environment in the passen-
ger compartment deviates from
the preset values.
The outside temperature falls
below freezing point or exceeds
approx. 30 °C.
There is a temporarily high cur-
rent take-off or battery capacity
drops below the lowest permissi-
ble level.
Repeated pumping of the brake
pedal.
The car starts to roll - faster than
the equivalent normal walking
pace.M
The gear selector is moved from
the D position to "+/-" or R.A
AM = Only manual gearbox, A = Only automatic gearbox and
model D3.
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Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.129
SymbolMessageInfo/ActionM/AA
Depress the foot brake to startThe engine is ready to auto-start - waiting for the brake pedal
to be depressed.M
Press brake and clutch to startThe engine is ready to auto-start - waiting for the brake or
clutch pedal to be depressed.M
Put gear in neutralGear is engaged without declutching - disengage and set the
gear lever in neutral position.M
AM = Only manual gearbox, A = Only automatic gearbox and model D3.
If a message does not go out following com-
pletion of the action then a workshop should
be contacted - an authorised Volvo workshop
is recommended.
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HomeLinkŸŸ *
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.137 General
HomeLinkŸ is a programmable remote control
which can control up to three different devices
(e.g. garage door, alarm system, outdoor light-
ing and indoor lighting etc.) and in doing so
replace their remote controls. HomeLink
Ÿ is
supplied built into the left-hand sun visor.
The HomeLink
Ÿ panel consists of three pro-
grammable buttons and one indicator lamp.
NOTE
HomeLinkŸ is designed not to work if the car
is locked from the outside.
Save the original remote controls for future
programming (e.g. when switching to
another car).
Delete the button programming when the
car is to be sold.
Metallic sun visors should not be used in
cars fitted with HomeLink
Ÿ. This may have
an adverse effect on its function.
Operation
When HomeLinkŸ is fully programmed it can be
used in place of the separate original remote
controls.
Depress the programmed button to activate
the garage door, alarm system etc. The indi-
cator lamp illuminates for the time that the but-
ton is kept depressed.
NOTE
If the ignition is not activated, HomeLinkŸ
will work for 30 minutes after the driver's
door has been opened.
The original remote controls can of course be
used in parallel with HomeLinkŸ.
WARNING
If HomeLinkŸ is used to operate a garage
door or gate, ensure that nobody is in the
vicinity of the door or gate while it is in
motion.
Do not use the HomeLink
Ÿ remote control
for any garage door that does not have
safety stop and safety reverse. The garage
door must react immediately when it
detects that something is preventing its
movement, and stop directly and reverse. A
garage door without these characteristics
could cause personal injury. For further
information - contact the supplier via the
Internet: www.homelink.com.
Programming for the first timeThe first step erases the memory in
HomeLinkŸ and must not be carried out when
only one individual button is being reprogram-
med.
1. Depress the two outer buttons and do not
release until the indicator lamp starts to
flash after approx. 20 seconds. The flash-
ing indicates that HomeLink
Ÿ is set in
"learn mode" and is ready to be pro-
grammed.
2. Position the original remote control
5-30 cm from HomeLink
Ÿ. Monitor the indi-
cator lamp.
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HomeLinkŸŸ *
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.139
•Constant glow: The indicator lamp illu-
minates with a constant glow when the
button is kept depressed, this indicates
that the programming is complete. The
garage door, gate or similar should now
be activated when the programmed
HomeLink
Ÿ button is depressed.
•Glow not constant: The indicator lamp
flashes quickly for approx. 2 seconds
and then changes over to a constant
glow for approx. 3 seconds. This proc-
ess is repeated for approx. 20 seconds
and indicates that the device has a "roll-
ing code". The garage door, gate or sim-
ilar is not activated when the pro-
grammed HomeLink
Ÿ button is
depressed. Continue the programming
in accordance with the following.
5.
Locate the "programming button
2" on the
receiver for the garage door for example,
normally located close to the antenna's
bracket on the receiver. If you have diffi-
culty in finding the button - consult the
supplier's manual, or contact the supplier
via the Internet: www.homelink.com.
6. Depress and release the "programming
button". The button flashes for approx. 30
seconds and the next step must be carried
out within this period.7. Depress the programmed button on
HomeLink
Ÿ, while the "programming but-
ton" is still flashing, keep it depressed for
approx. 3 seconds and then release.
Repeat the press/hold/release sequence
up to 3 times to conclude the program-
ming.
Erasing programmingIt is only possible to erase the programming for
all the buttons on HomeLinkŸ, not for individual
buttons.
–Depress the two outer buttons and do not
release until the indicator lamp starts to
flash after approx. 20 seconds.
>
HomeLink
Ÿ is now set in so-called
"learn mode" and is ready to be pro-
grammed once more, see page 137.
2Button designation and colour vary depending on manufacturer.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages
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NOTE
If a warning message appears while you are
using the trip computer, the message must
be read (press READ) before the previous
activity can be resumed.
MessageSpecification
Stop safelyAStop and switch off the
engine. Serious risk of
damage - consult a
workshop
B.
Stop engineAStop and switch off the
engine. Serious risk of
damage - consult a
workshop
B.
Service urgentAContact a workshopB to
check the car immedi-
ately.
Service
requiredAContact a workshopB to
check the car as soon
as possible.
See manualARead the owner's man-
ual.
Book time for
maintenanceTime to book regular
service - contact a
workshop
B.
MessageSpecification
Time for regular
maintenanceTime for regular service
- contact a workshopB.
The timing is deter-
mined by the number of
kilometres driven, num-
ber of months since the
last service, engine run-
ning time and oil grade.
Maintenance
overdueIf the service intervals
are not followed then
the warranty does not
cover any damaged
parts - contact a work-
shop
B.
Transmission
oil Change nee-
dedContact a workshopB to
check the car as soon
as possible.
Transmission
performance
lowThe gearbox cannot
handle full capacity.
Drive carefully until the
message clears
C.
If shown repeatedly -
contact a workshop
B.
MessageSpecification
Transmission
hot Reduce
speedDrive more smoothly or
stop the car in a safe
manner. Disengage the
gear and run the engine
at idling speed until the
message clears
C.
Transmission
hot Stop safelyCritical fault. Stop the
car immediately in a
safe manner and con-
tact a workshop
B.
Temporarily
OFFAA function has been
temporarily switched
off and is reset auto-
matically while driving
or after starting again.
Low battery
Power save
modeThe audio system is
switched off to save
energy. Charge the bat-
tery.
APart of message, shown together with information on where
the problem has arisen.
BAn authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.CFor more messages concerning automatic transmission, see
page 121.
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