2012 VOLVO V60 engine

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Key positions
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80* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Insert and remove the remote control
key
Ignition switch with remote control key extracted/
inserted.
NOTE
For cars with the Keyless* function the key
does not need to be inserted into the ignition
switch but can be stored in e.g. a pocket.
For more information on Keyless functions -
see page 55.
Insert the key1. Hold the end of the remote control key with
the detachable key blade and insert the key
in the ignition switch.
2. Then press the key in the lock up to its end
position.
IMPORTANT
Foreign objects in the ignition switch may
jeopardise the function or destroy the lock.
Do not press the remote control key incor-
rectly turned - Hold the end with the detach-
able key blade, see page 50.
Withdraw the key
•Push in the remote control key, allow it to
eject, then pull it out from the ignition
switch.
Functions at different levels
To enable the use of a limited number of func-
tions with the engine switched off, the car's
electrical system can be set in 3 different levels
(key positions) - 0, I and II - with the remote
control key. This owner's manual describes
these levels throughout using the denomina-
tion "key positions".
The following table shows the functions avail-
able in each key position/level.
LevelFunctions
0Odometer, clock and tempera-
ture gauge are illuminated.
Electrically operated seats can be
adjusted.
The audio system can be used for
a limited time - see page 220.
ISunroof, power windows, 12 V
socket in the passenger compart-
ment, RTI, phone, ventilation fan
and windscreen wipers can be
used.
IIThe headlamps come on.
Warning/indicator lamps illumi-
nate for 5 seconds.
Several other systems are acti-
vated. However, electric heating
in seat cushions and the rear win-
dow can only be activated after
starting the engine.
This key position consumes a
lot of current from the battery
and should therefore be avoi-
ded!
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Selecting key position/level
Key position 0
•Unlock the car - at which point the car's
electrical system is at level 0.
Key position I
•With the remote control key fully inserted
into the ignition switch - Briefly press
START/STOP ENGINE.
NOTE
To reach level I or II without starting the
engine - do not depress the brake/clutch
pedal when these key positions are due to
be selected.
Key position II
•With the remote control key fully inserted
into the ignition switch - Give one long1
press on START/STOP ENGINE.
Back to key position 0
•To return to key position 0 from position II
and I - Briefly press on START/STOP
ENGINE.
Audio systemFor information on the audio system's func-
tions with remote control key removed - see
page 220.
Starting and stopping the engineFor information about starting/switching off the
engine - see page 112.
TowingFor important information about the remote
control key during towing - see page 289.
1Approx. 2 seconds.
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Seats
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Power seat*
Front edge of seat cushion up/down
Seat forward/backward and up/down
Backrest rake
The power front seats have overload protection
which is tripped if a seat is blocked by an
object. If this happens, go to key position I or
0 and wait a short time before adjusting the
seat again.
Only one movement (forward/back/up/down)
can be made at a time.
PreparationsThe seats can be adjusted for a certain time
after unlocking the door with the remote con-trol key without the key in the ignition switch.
Seat adjustment is normally made in key posi-
tion I and can always be made when the engine
is running.
Seat with memory function*
Store settingMemory button
Memory button
Memory button
Button for storing settings
1. Adjust the seat and the door mirrors.2. Hold the button depressed to store set-
tings while depressing one of the memory
buttons.
Using a stored settingHold one of the memory buttons depressed
until the seat and the door mirrors stop. If you
release the button then the movement of the
seat will stop.
Key memory* in remote control key2
The positions of the driver's seat and the door
mirrors3 are stored in the key memory when the
car is locked with the remote control key.
When the car is unlocked with the same remote
control key it was locked with and the driver's
2For key memory for keyless drive, see page 57.3Only if the car is equipped with power seat with memory and retractable power door mirrors.
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Lighting
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88* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Light switches
Overview, light switches.
Thumbwheel for adjusting display and
instrument lighting
Rear fog lamp
Light switches
Thumbwheel1 for headlamp levelling
Instrument lightingDifferent display and instrument lighting is
switched on depending on key position, see
page 80.
The display lighting is automatically subdued
in darkness - the sensitivity is set with the
thumbwheel.The intensity of the instrument lighting is
adjusted with the thumbwheel.
Headlamp levellingThe load in the car changes the vertical align-
ment of the headlamp beam, which could daz-
zle oncoming motorists. Avoid this by adjusting
the height of the beam. Lower the beam if the
car is heavily laden.
1. Allow the engine to run or have the remote
control key in position I.
2. Roll the thumbwheel up/down to raise/
lower beam alignment.
Cars with Xenon headlamps* have automatic
headlamp levelling and therefore do not have
the thumbwheel.
Main/dipped beam
Headlamp control and stalk switch.
Position for main beam flash
Position for main beam
1Not available for cars equipped with Xenon headlamps*.
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Posi-
tionSpecification
Automatic dipped beam. Main
beam and main beam flash
work in this position
A/Deacti-
vated dipped beam.
Position/parking lamps
Dipped beam. Main beam and
main beam flash work in this
position.
AApplies to certain markets.
Main beam flashMove the stalk switch gently towards the steer-
ing wheel to the position for main beam flash.
Main beam comes on until the stalk switch is
released.
Dipped beamWhen the engine is started, dipped beam is
activated automatically2 if the headlamp con-
trol is in position
. If necessary, auto-
matic dipped beam for this position can be
deactivated by a workshop. Volvo recom-
mends that you contact an authorised Volvo
workshop.In position
dipped beam is always acti-
vated automatically when the engine is running
or when the remote control key is in position
II.
Main beamMain beam can be activated when the head-
lamp control is in position
2 or .
Activate/deactivate main beam by moving the
stalk switch towards the steering wheel to the
end position and release. Alternatively, the
main beam can be deactivated by a light press
of the stalk switch toward the steering wheel.
When main beam has been activated the sym-
bol
illuminates in the combined instru-
ment panel.
Active Xenon headlamps - ABL*
Headlamp pattern with function deactivated (left)
and activated (right) respectively.
If the car is equipped with active Xenon head-
lamps (Active Bending Lights - ABL) the light
from the headlamps follows the steering wheel
movement in order to provide maximum light-
ing in bends and junctions and so provide
increased safety.
The function is activated automatically when
the car is started. In the event of a fault in the
function the
symbol illuminates in the
combined instrument panel at the same time
as the information display shows an explana-
tory text and a further illuminated symbol.
2Applies to certain markets.
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Press the button for On/Off. The rear fog lamp
indicator symbol
on the combined
instrument panel and the light in the button illu-
minate when the rear fog lamp is switched on.
The rear fog lamp is switched off automatically
when the engine is switched off.
NOTE
Regulations for using rear fog lamps vary
between different countries.
Hazard warning flashers
Button for hazard warning flashers.
Press the button to activate the hazard warning
flashers. Both direction indicator symbols in
the combined instrument panel flash when the
hazard warning flashers are in use.The hazard warning flashers are activated
automatically when the car brakes so suddenly
that the emergency brake lights are activated
and speed is below 30 km/h. They remain on
when the car has stopped and are deactivated
automatically when the car is driven off again
or the button is depressed. For more informa-
tion on Emergency brake lights and automatic
hazard warning flashers, see page 131.
Direction indicators/flashers
Direction indicators/flashers.
Short flash sequenceMove the stalk switch up or down to the
first position and release. The direction
indicators flash three times. The function
can be activated/deactivated in the menu
system MY CAR under Settings
Car
settings
Light settingsTriple turn
signal. For a description of the menu sys-
tem, see page 145.
Continuous flash sequenceMove the stalk switch up or down to the
outer position.
The stalk switch remains in its position and is
moved back manually, or automatically by the
steering wheel movement.
Direction indicator symbolsFor direction indicator symbols, see page 74.
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Interior lighting
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Controls in roof console for the front reading
lamps and passenger compartment lighting.
Reading lamp, left-hand side
Reading lamp, right-hand side
Passenger compartment lighting
All lighting in the passenger compartment can
be switched on and off manually within
30 minutes from when:
•the engine has been switched off and the
remote control key is in position 0
•the car has been unlocked but the engine
has not been started.
Front roof lightingThe front reading lamps are switched on or off
by pressing the relevant button in the roof con-
sole.
Rear roof lighting
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Rear roof lighting.
The lamps are switched on or off by pressing
each respective button.
Courtesy lightingCourtesy lighting (and passenger compart-
ment lighting) is switched on and off respec-
tively when a side door is opened or closed,
see page 88
Glovebox lightingGlovebox lighting is switched on and off
respectively when the lid is opened or closed.
Vanity mirrorThe lighting for the vanity mirror, see
page 217, is switched on and off respectively
when the cover is opened or closed.
Lighting, cargo areaThe lighting in the cargo area is switched on
and off respectively when the tailgate is
opened or closed.
Automatic lightingThe switch for passenger compartment light-
ing has three positions for the lighting in the
passenger compartment:
•Off – right-hand side pressed in, automatic
lighting deactivated.
•Neutral position – automatic lighting acti-
vated.
•On – left-hand side pressed in, passenger
compartment lighting switched on.
Neutral positionWhen the button is in neutral position the pas-
senger compartment lighting is switched on
and off automatically in accordance with the
following.
The passenger compartment lighting is
switched on and remains on for 30 seconds if:
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•the car is unlocked with the remote control
key or key blade, see pages 47 or 50
•the engine has been switched off and the
remote control key is in position 0.
Passenger compartment lighting is switched
off when:
•the engine is started
•the car is locked.
The passenger compartment lighting comes
on and remains on for two minutes if one of the
doors is open.
If any lighting is switched on manually and the
car is locked then it will be switched off auto-
matically after two minutes.
Comfort lightingWhen the normal passenger compartment
lighting is switched off and the engine is run-
ning some of the LEDs illuminate, including one
in the ceiling lighting, in order to provide a low-
light and increase comfort while driving. This
lighting goes out for a little while after the nor-
mal passenger compartment lighting when the
car is locked.
Home safe light duration
Some of the exterior lighting can be kept
switched on to work as home safe lighting after
the car has been locked.
1. Remove the remote control key from the
ignition switch.
2. Move the left-hand stalk switch toward the
steering wheel to the end position and
release it. The function can be activated in
the same way as with main beam flash, see
page 88.
3. Get out of the car and lock the door.
When the function is activated, dipped beam,
parking lamps, door mirror lamps, number
plate lighting, interior roof lamps and courtesy
lighting are switched on.
The length of time for which the home safe
lighting should be kept on can be set in the
menu system MY CAR under Settings
Car
settings
Light settingsHome safe light
duration. For a description of the menu sys-
tem, see page 145.
Approach light duration
Approach lighting is switched on with the
remote control key, see page 47, and is used
to switch on the car's lighting at a distance.
When the function is activated with the remote
control, parking lamps, door mirror lamps,
number plate lighting, interior roof lamps and
courtesy lighting are switched on.
The length of time for which the approach light-
ing should be kept on can be set in the menu
system MY CAR under Settings
Car
settings
Light settingsApproach light
duration. For a description of the menu sys-
tem, see page 145.
Adjusting headlamp pattern
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Headlamp pattern, left-hand traffic.
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