2012 VOLVO V60 tailgate
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02 Locks and alarm
Locking/unlocking
02
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dows simultaneously - for example, to quickly
ventilate the passenger compartment during
hot weather.
Automatic lockingThe doors and tailgate are locked automati-
cally when the car starts to move.
The function can be activated/deactivated in
the menu system MY CAR under Settings
Car settingsLock settingsDoors
automatic lock. For a description of the menu
system, see page 144.
Glovebox
The glovebox can only be locked/unlocked
using the remote control key's detachable key
blade. For information on the key blade, see
page 50.Locking the glovebox:
Insert the key blade in the glovebox lock
cylinder.
Turn the key blade 90 degrees clockwise.
The keyhole is horizontal in the locked
position.
Pull out the key blade.
•Unlock by carrying this out in reverse
order.
For information on privacy locking, see
page 51.
Tailgate
Manual opening
Rubber plate with electrical contact.
The tailgate is held closed by an electrical lock.
To open:
1. Push down gently on the wider of the two
rubberised pressure plates under the outer
handle - the lock is released.
2. Lift the outside handle in order to fully open
the tailgate.
IMPORTANT
•Minimal force is required to release the
rear hatch lock - just gently press the
rubberised panel.
•Do not place the lift force on the rubber
panel when opening the rear hatch - lift
the handle. Using too much force may
damage the electrical contact for the
rubber panel.
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02 Locks and alarm
Locking/unlocking
02
62* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Unlocking with the remote control key
The alarm for the tailgate can be disarmed* and
the tailgate unlocked on its own by using the
remote control key's
button.
The lock indicator on the instrument panel
stops flashing in order to show that not all of
the car is locked and the alarm's* level and
movement sensors and the sensors for open-
ing the tailgate are disconnected.
The doors remain locked and armed.
•The tailgate is unlocked, but remains
closed - press lightly on the rubberised
pressure plate under the outer handle and
lift the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not opened within 2 minutes
then it is relocked and the alarm is re-armed.
Unlocking the car from inside
To unlock the tailgate:
–Press the lighting panel button (1).
> The tailgate is unlocked and can be
opened within 2 minutes (if the car is
locked from the inside).
Locking with the remote control key–Press the remote control key's button for
locking,
, see page 47.
> The lock indicator on the instrument
panel starts flashing, which means that
the car is locked and the alarm* has
been activated.
Deadlocks*1
Deadlocks means that all door handles are
mechanically disengaged, which prevents
doors being opened from the inside.
The deadlocks are activated with the remote
control key and are set after an approximately
10 second delay after the doors have been
locked.
NOTE
If a door is opened within the delay time then
the sequence is interrupted and the alarm is
deactivated.
The car can only be unlocked from a deadlock
state with the remote control key. The driver's
door can also be unlocked with the detachable
key blade.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone to remain in the car
without first deactivating the deadlocks in
order to avoid the risk of anyone being
locked in.
1Only in combination with alarm.
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02 Locks and alarm
Alarm*
02
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.65 General
Activated alarm is triggered if:
•a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is opened
•a movement is detected in the passenger
compartment (if fitted with a movement
detector*)
•the car is raised or towed away (if fitted
with a tilt detector*)
•the battery's cable is disconnected
•the siren is disconnected.
If there is a fault in the alarm system, the infor-
mation display shows a message. In which
case, contact a workshop - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended.
NOTE
The movement sensors trigger an alarm in
the event of movement in the passenger
compartment - air currents are also regis-
tered. For this reason the alarm is triggered
if the car is left with a window or the sunroof
open or if the passenger compartment
heater is used.
To avoid this: Close the window/sunroof
when leaving the car. If the car's integrated
passenger compartment heater (or a porta-
ble electric heater) shall be used - direct the
airflow from the air vents so that they are not
pointing upwards in the passenger com-
partment.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair or modify alarm
system components. All such attempts
could affect the terms of insurance.
Alarm indicator
Same LED as lock indicator, see page 47.
A red LED on the instrument panel indicates
the alarm system's status:
•LED not lit – Alarm not armed
•The LED flashes once every other second
– Alarm is armed
•The LED flashes rapidly after disarming the
alarm (and until the remote control key is
inserted in the ignition switch and key posi-
tion I is selected) – Alarm has been trig-
gered.
Arming the alarm–Press the remote control key lock button.
Deactivate the alarm–Press the remote control key unlock but-
ton.
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02 Locks and alarm
Alarm*
02
66* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Deactivating a triggered alarm–Press the remote control key unlock button
or insert the remote control key in the igni-
tion switch.
Other alarm functions
Automatic re-arming of the alarmThis function prevents the car being left with
the alarm disarmed unintentionally.
If the car is unlocked with the remote control
key (and the alarm is disarmed) but none of the
doors or the tailgate is opened within 2
minutes, then the alarm is automatically re-
armed. The car is relocked at the same time.
Remote control key not workingIf the alarm cannot be deactivated with the
remote control key, e.g. if the key's battery is
discharged - the car can be unlocked, dis-
armed and the engine started as follows:
1. Open the driver's door with the detachable
key blade - see page 56.
> The alarm is triggered, the alarm indica-
tor flashes rapidly and the siren sounds.
2. Insert the remote control key in the ignition
switch.
> The alarm is deactivated and the alarm
indicator goes out.
3. Start the engine.
Alarm signalsWhen the alarm is triggered, the following hap-
pens:
•A siren sounds for 30 seconds or until the
alarm is switched off. The siren has its own
battery and works independently of the car
battery.
•The direction indicators flash for 5 minutes
or until the alarm is switched off.
Reduced alarm level
To avoid accidental triggering of the alarm -
e.g. if a dog is left in a locked car or during
transport on a car train or car ferry - the move-
ment and tilt detectors should be temporarily
deactivated.
The procedure is the same as with the tempo-
rary disengaging of deadlocks, see page 62.
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03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
03
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.71
FunctionPage
Menus and messages,
direction indicators,
main/dipped beam, trip
computer88,
91, 142,
166
Cruise control171, 175
Horn, airbags20, 87
Combined instrument
panel73, 77
Menu, audio and phone
control144,
224, 251,
263
START/STOP ENGINE
key112
Ignition switch80
Display for infotainment
and menus144,
222, 263
Door handle–
Control panel60, 64,
100, 102
Hazard warning flashers91
FunctionPage
Control for infotainment
and menu control144,
223, 263
Control panel for climate
control155
Gear selector117
Controls for active chas-
sis (Four-C)*170
Wipers and washing97, 98
Steering wheel adjust-
ment87
Bonnet opener312
Parking brake133
Seat adjustment*83
Headlamp control,
opener for fuel filler flap
and tailgate61, 88,
273
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Instruments and controls
03
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.73
FunctionPage
Display for infotainment
and menus144,
222, 263
Ignition switch80
START/STOP ENGINE
key112
Cruise control171, 175
Combined instrument
panel73, 77
Horn, airbags20, 87
Menu, audio and phone
control144,
224, 251,
263
Wipers and washing97, 98
Door handle–
Control panel60, 64,
100, 102
Headlamp control,
opener for fuel filler flap
and tailgate61, 88,
273
Seat adjustment*83
FunctionPage
Parking brake133
Steering wheel adjust-
ment87
Menus and messages,
direction indicators,
main/dipped beam, trip
computer88,
91, 142,
166
Gear selector117
Controls for active chas-
sis (Four-C)*170
Control panel for climate
control155
Control for infotainment
and menu control144,
223, 263
Hazard warning flashers91
Bonnet opener312
Information displays
The information displays show information on
some of the car's functions, e.g. cruise control,
trip computer and messages. The information
is shown with text and symbols.
There are further descriptions under the func-
tions that use the information displays.
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Instruments and controls
03
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.77
WARNING
If the brake and ABS symbols are illumi-
nated at the same time, there is a risk that
the rear end will skid during heavy braking.
WarningThe red warning symbol illuminates when a
fault has been indicated which could affect the
safety and/or driveability of the car. An explan-
atory text is shown on the information display
at the same time. The symbol remains visible
until the fault has been rectified but the text
message can be cleared with the READ but-
ton, see page 142. The warning symbol can
also illuminate in conjunction with other sym-
bols.
Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the car
further.
2. Read the information on the information
display. Implement the action in accord-
ance with the message in the display. Clear
the message using the READ button.
Reminder – doors not closed
If one of the doors, the bonnet2 or tailgate is not
closed properly then the information or warn-
ing symbol illuminates together with an explan-atory text message in the combined instrument
panel. Stop the car in a safe place as soon as
possible and close the door, bonnet or boot lid,
whichever is open.
If the car is driven at a speed lower than
approx. 7 km/h then the information
symbol illuminates.
If the car is driven at a speed higher
than approx. 7 km/h then the warning
symbol illuminates.
Trip meter
Trip meter and controls.
Display for trip meter
Controls for switching between trip metersT1 and T2, as well as resetting the trip
meters.
The meters are used to measure short dis-
tances.
One short press on the control switches
between the two trip meters
T1 and T2. A long
press (more than 2 seconds) resets an active
trip meter to zero. The distance is shown in the
display.
2Only cars with alarm*.
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03 Your driving environment
Lighting
03
90* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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 145.
For headlamp pattern adjustment, see
page 93.
Auxiliary lamps*If the car has auxiliary lamps, the driver can use
the MY CAR menu system to choose whether
they should be deactivated or switched on/off
simultaneously with the main beam
4, see
page 146.
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).
When it is dark outside and the tailgate is
opened the rear position lamps illuminate to
alert traffic behind. This takes place irrespec-tive of what position the headlamp control is in
or what position the ignition is in.
Brake lights
The brake light automatically comes on during
braking. For information on the Emergency
brake lights and automatic hazard warning
flashers, see page 131.
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.
3Activated on delivery from the factory.4Auxiliary lamps must be connected to the electrical system by a workshop. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
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