2012 VOLVO V60 buttons

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Climate control
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158* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fan knob for ETCTurn the knob to increase or
decrease fan speed.
Air distribution
Air distribution - defroster windscreen
Air distribution - air vent instrument panel
Air distribution - ventilation floor
The figure consists of three buttons. When
pressing the buttons the corresponding figure
is illuminated in the TV screen (see figure
below) and an arrow in front of each part of thefigure shows the air distribution that is
selected. For more information on air distribu-
tion, see page 161.
The selected air distribution is shown in the centre
console TV screen.
AUTO1
The Auto function automati-
cally regulates temperature,
air conditioning, fan speed,
recirculation, and air distribu-
tion.
If you select one or more manual functions, the
other functions continue to be controlled auto-
matically. All manual settings are disengagedwhen AUTO is pressed. The TV screen shows
AUTO CLIMATE.
Fan speed in automatic mode can be set in the
menu system MY CAR under: Settings
Climate settingsAutomatic blower
adjust. Choose between
Low, Normal orHigh:
•Low - Automatic fan control. Low airflow
is prioritised.
•Normal - Automatic fan control.
•High - Automatic fan control. A more
intense airflow is prioritised.
For a description of the menu system, see
page 145.
Temperature controlThe temperature can be
adjusted with the knob. For
ECC* the temperature for the
driver's side and the passen-
ger side can be set sepa-
rately.
When the car is started, the most recent setting
is resumed.
1Only applies to ECC.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Adapting driving characteristics
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170* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Active chassis - Four-C*
Active chassis, Four-C (Continously Controlled
Chassis Concept), regulates the characteris-
tics of the shock absorbers so that the car's
driving characteristics can be adjusted. There
are three settings: Comfort, Sport and
Advanced.
ComfortThis setting means that the car is perceived as
being more comfortable on rough and uneven
road surfaces. Shock absorption is soft and the
movement of the body is smooth and gentle.
SportThis setting means that the car is perceived as
being more sporty and is recommended for
more active driving. Steering response is faster
than in the Comfort mode. Shock absorption is
harder and the body follows the road in order
to reduce rolling during cornering.
AdvancedThis setting is only recommended on very even
and smooth road surfaces.
The shock absorbers are optimised for maxi-
mum roadholding and rolling in bends is further
minimised.
Operation
Chassis settings.
Use the buttons in the centre console to
change setting. The setting in use when the
engine is switched off is activated next time the
engine is started.
Speed related power steering*
Steering force increases with the speed of the
car to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. The
steering is firmer and more immediate on
motorways. Steering is light and requires no
extra effort when parking and at low speed.
The driver can choose between three different
levels of steering force for road responsiveness
or steering sensitivity. Go to the menu system
MY CAR and locate Settings
Car settings
Steering wheel force and select Low,
Medium or High.
For a description of the menu system, see
page 144. This menu cannot be accessed
while the car is in motion.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Speed limiter*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.173 General information on the speed
limiter
A speed limiter (Speed Limiter) can be regar-
ded as a reverse cruise control - the driver reg-
ulates the speed using the accelerator pedal
but is prevented from accidentally exceeding a
pre-selected/set speed by the speed limiter.
Operation
Steering wheel keypad and display.
Speed limiter - On/Off.
Standby mode ceases and stored speed
resumes - each extra press gives +1 km/h.
Standby mode.
Activate and adjust the maximum speed
(each press gives +/-5 km/h).
Stored maximum speed (in brackets =
Standby mode).
Switch on and activateWhen the speed limiter is
active the display will show its
symbol in combination with
the set maximum speed.
Selection and storage of the
highest possible speed in the
memory can be made both during a journey
and while stationary.
While driving1. When the car is moving at the desired high-
est possible speed: Press the steering
wheel button
to switch on the speed
limiter.
> The symbol for the speed limiter is illu-
minated on the instrument panel dis-
play.
2. Press one of the steering wheel buttons
or until the instrument panel display
shows the desired maximum speed.
> The speed limiter is then active and the
display (5) shows the maximum speed
selected and the maximum speed
stored in the memory.
When stationary1.
Press the steering wheel button to
switch on the speed limiter.
2.
Scroll with the
button until the instru-
ment panel display shows the desired
maximum speed.
> The speed limiter is then active and the
display (5) shows the maximum speed
selected and the maximum speed
stored in the memory.
Temporary deactivation - standby modeTo temporarily deactivate the speed limiter and
set it in standby mode:
–
Press
.
> The display shows the stored maximum
speed in brackets (5) and the driver can
temporarily exceed the set maximum
speed.
The speed limiter is re-activated by one
press on
at which the display's
brackets disappear and the car's maxi-
mum speed is again limited.
Temporary deactivation with the
accelerator pedal
The speed limiter can also be set in standby
mode with the accelerator pedal, e.g. for rap-
idly accelerating the car out of a situation:
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Speed limiter*
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174* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
–Depress the accelerator pedal fully.
> The display shows the stored maximum
speed in brackets (5) and the driver can
temporarily exceed the set maximum
speed.
The speed limiter is automatically re-
activated after the release of the accel-
erator pedal and the car's speed is
slowed down to below the selected/
stored maximum speed - the display's
brackets disappear and the car's maxi-
mum speed is again limited.
Alarm for speed exceededOn steep roads the engine braking effect may
be inadequate and the selected maximum
speed exceeded. The driver is alerted about
this with an acoustic signal.
The signal is active until the driver has slowed
to below the selected maximum speed.
NOTE
The alarm is only activated after 5 seconds
if the speed has been exceeded by at least
3 km/h provided that none of the buttons
or has been depressed during the last
half minute.
DeactivateTo deactivate the speed limiter:–
Press the steering wheel button
.
> The display's symbol for the speed lim-
iter and the set speed (5) are cleared.
The selected and stored speed are thus
deleted from the memory and cannot be
resumed with the
button.
The driver can then use the accelerator
pedal to choose a speed without limita-
tion.
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Adaptive cruise control*
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178* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Changing the speedIn active mode the speed is adjusted 5 km/h
with each press on
or . In active mode
the button
has the same function as but
results in a lower increase in speed. The last
press is stored in the memory.
NOTE
If any cruise control button is held
depressed for more than approx. 1 minute
then cruise control is disengaged. The
engine must be switched off in order to reset
cruise control.
In certain situations, cruise control cannot
be activated. Then the display shows
Cruise control Unavailable, see
page 183.
Set time intervalDifferent time intervals to the
vehicle in front can be
selected and shown in the
display as 1-5 horizontal lines
- the more lines the longer the
time distance. One line corre-
sponds to approximately
1 second, 5 lines approximately 2.5 seconds.
The time interval is increased or decreased
with the steering wheel keypad's thumbwheel
(or the buttons
/ for cars without Speed
limiter).
At low speed, when the distances are short, the
adaptive cruise control increases the time
interval slightly.
The adaptive cruise control allows the time
interval to vary noticeably in certain situations
in order to allow the car to follow the vehicle in
front smoothly and comfortably.
Note that a short time interval only allows the
driver a short time to react and take action if
any unforeseen traffic problem should arise.
The number of lines for the
selected time interval is
shown during the setting itself
and for several seconds after-
wards. Then a smaller scale
version of the symbol is
shown to the right of the dis-
play. The same symbol is also shown when
Distance Warning is activated, see page 185.
NOTE
Only use the time interval that is allowed in
accordance with local traffic regulations.
If cruise control does not seem to react to
activation the reason may be that the time
interval to the closest vehicle prevents an
increase in speed.
The higher the speed, the longer the calcu-
lated distance in metres for a specific time
interval.
Temporary deactivation - standby mode
Press the steering wheel button to tempo-
rarily disengage the cruise control and set it in
standby mode - set speed is shown in brackets
in the display, e.g.
(100).
Keypad without Speed limiter*
Press the steering wheel button to tempo-
rarily disengage cruise control and set it in
standby mode.
Standby mode due to driver interventionCruise control is temporarily disengaged and
set in standby mode if:
•the foot brake is used
•the clutch pedal is depressed for longer
than 1 minute7
7Disengaging and selecting a higher or lower gear does not involve standby mode.
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05 Infotainment system
Quick start
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222* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Overview, Infotainment
AUX and USB1 inputs for external audio
sources (e.g. iPodŸ)
Steering wheel keypad*
TV screen. The TV screen is available in
two sizes, 5" (applies to Performance and
High Performance) and 7" (applies to High
Performance Multimedia and Premium
Sound Multimedia). The manual shows the
7" TV screen.
Centre console control panel
Operating the system
Short press starts the system and long
press switches off. Briefly press to mute
the sound (MUTE) or restore the sound if it
had been switched off.
Select a source by pressing one of the but-
tons (e.g. RADIO, MEDIA etc.). Press
repeatedly in order to scroll down among
the options on the TV screen (e.g. FM1),
release and wait a second and the selec-
tion is accepted automatically. Alterna-
tively, it is possible to turn TUNE and con-
firm with OK/MENU.
TUNE - turn to fast-scroll among disc
tracks/folders, radio and TV* stations,
phone contacts* or navigate through
options on the TV screen (e.g. FM1, Disc).
Source buttons
Control panel with buttons for source selection.
RADIO - Select, for example, AM, FM1,
FM2, DAB1*, DAB2*
MEDIA - Select, for example, Disc, USB*,
iPod, AUX, Bluetooth*, TV*.
TEL - BluetoothŸ handsfree*
MY CAR - See page 144.
1USB only applies to High Performance, High Performance Multimedia and Premium Sound Multimedia.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.223 Basic functions, Infotainment
Centre console with controls for basic functions.
SOUND - leads to the audio settings menu
(bass, treble, etc.). For more information,
see page 226.
VOL - turn to raise or lower the volume.
- short press starts the system and
long press switches off. Briefly press to
mute the sound (MUTE) or restore the
sound if it had been switched off.
Preset buttons, input of numbers and let-
ters.
TUNE - turn to fast-scroll among disc
tracks/folders, radio and TV* stations,
phone contacts* or navigate through
options on the TV screen.
OK/MENU - accepts selections in menus.
Lead to submenus in selected source (e.g.
RADIO or MEDIA).
EXIT - leads up in the menu system, inter-
rupts the current function, rejects calls and
deletes input characters. One long press
leads to the highest menu level (parent
view), see page 224.
INFO - press the button to see more infor-
mation about a function, song, etc. For
more information, see page 226
FAV - shortcut to a favourite setting. The
button can be programmed for a com-
monly used function in AM, FM, etc. For
more information, see page 226.
Views in the TV screen
General information about views in the
TV screen
The system contains four different types of
views. A top-level menu, so-called Parent view,
common to all sources, see page 224. For
each source there are three different basic
types of views:
•Normal view - normal mode for the source
•Quick view - fast mode when TUNE is
turned, e.g. for changing disc tracks, radio
station, etc.
•Menu view - for menu navigationThe views have different appearances depend-
ing on the source, in-car equipment, settings,
etc.
Example of normal view (Radio).
Example of menu view (BluetoothŸ handsfree).
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Quick start
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224* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Parent view
Example of parent view (Radio).
Sources (e.g. RADIO, MEDIA, etc.), see
table.
Source menu, e.g. (FM1, DISC, etc.).
A long press on EXIT on the steering wheel
keypad* leads to the highest menu level, called
parent view (see illustration above). The func-
tion is a quick way to choose or change the
source (e.g.
RADIO, MEDIA etc.) directly from
the steering wheel keypad* without taking your
hands off the steering wheel. The function is
also available from the control panel buttons in
the centre console.
•Select source (1) by turning the thumb-
wheel on the steering wheel keypad*, press
the thumbwheel to confirm the selection.
•Turn the thumbwheel to one of the options
(2) on the TV screen (e.g. FM1), press the
thumbwheel to confirm the selection.
This then leads to the desired source (e.g.
RADIO/FM1).
A long press on EXIT leads back.
NAV - Volvo's navigation system
(RTI)*
RADIO – Radio
MEDIA – Media
TEL – BluetoothŸ handsfree*
MY CAR - Car settings
CAM - Park Assist Camera*
Steering wheel keypad*
The keypad is available in three different ver-
sions depending on the options and the equip-
ment level of the car.
Keypad without thumbwheel
Short presses scroll between disc tracks
or scan for the next available radio sta-
tion
2. Long presses are used to fast for-
ward and rewind disc tracks.
Volume
2Does not apply to DAB.
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