2012 VOLVO V60 key battery

04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Comfort inside the passenger compartment
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.217 Vanity mirror
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Vanity mirror with lighting.
The light illuminates automatically when the
cover is lifted.
12 V socket
12 V socket in tunnel console, front seat.
The electrical socket can be used for various
accessories designed for 12 V, e.g. TV screens,
music players and mobile phones. For the
socket to supply current, the remote control
key must be in at least key position I, see
page 80.
IMPORTANT
Max. socket is 10 A (120 W) if one socket is
used at a time. If both sockets are used
simultaneously, 7.5 A (90 W) per socket is
applicable.
WARNING
Always leave the plug in the socket when
the socket is not in use.
NOTE
Optional equipment and accessories - e.g.
TV screens, music players and mobile
phones - which are connected to one of the
passenger compartment's 12V electrical
sockets, could be activated by the climate
control system, even when the remote con-
trol key has been removed or when the car
is locked, for example, when the parking
heater is activated at a preset time.
For this reason remove the plugs from the
electrical sockets for optional equipment or
accessories when not in use because the
battery could be drained in the event of such
an occurrence!
Electrical socket in cargo area*For more information, see page 279.
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05 Infotainment system
General information on infotainment
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key being in the ignition switch by pressing the
On/Off button.
While the engine is being started the infotain-
ment system is switched off temporarily and
continues once the engine has started.
NOTE
Avoid using the Infotainment system when
the engine is switched off as this loads the
battery.
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05 Infotainment system
Remote control*
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250* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
KeyFunction
Navigate up/down
Navigate right/left
Confirm selection or go to the
menu system for the selected
source
Volume, decrease
Volume, increase
0-9Preset channels, number and let-
ter input
Shortcuts for favourite setting.
Information about the current
programme, song, etc. Also used
when there is more information
available than can be shown in
the TV screen.
Selection of language for sound-
track
KeyFunction
Subtitles, selection of language
for text
Teletext*, On/Off
Replacing the battery in the remote
control
NOTE
Battery life is normally 1-4 years and
depends on how much the remote control
is used.
The remote control is powered by four batter-
ies of the AA/LR6 type.
Take along extra batteries for a long journey.
1. Push down the catch on the battery cover
and slide the battery cover in the direction
of the infrared lens.
2. Remove the used batteries, turn the new
batteries in accordance with the symbols
in the battery compartment and fit them.
3. Refit the cover.
NOTE
Be sure to dispose of the exhausted batter-
ies in an environmentally safe manner.
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06 During your journey
Recommendations during driving
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•If the text message High engine temp
Stop engine or Coolant level low, Stop
engine is shown then the engine must be
switched off after stopping the car.
•In the event of overheating in the gearbox
a built-in protection function is activated
which, amongst other things, illuminates
the instrument panel's warning symbol and
there is a text message displayed there
Transmission hot Reduce speed orTransmission hot Stop safely - follow
the recommendation given and lower the
speed and stop the car in a safe way and
allow the engine to run at idling speed for
a few minutes to allow the gearbox to cool
down.
•If the car overheats, the air conditioning
may be switched off temporarily.
•Do not turn the engine off immediately you
stop after a hard drive.
NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to
operate for a while after the engine has been
switched off.
Open tailgate
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic
exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car
through the cargo area.
Do not overload the batteryThe electrical functions in the car load the bat-
tery to varying degrees. Avoid using the key
position II when the engine is switched off.
Instead use the I mode - which uses less
power.
Also, be aware of different accessories that
load the electrical system. Do not use functions
which use a lot of power when the engine is
switched off. Examples of such functions are:
•ventilation fan
•headlamps
•windscreen wiper
•audio system (high volume).
If the battery voltage is low the information dis-
play shows the text
Low battery Power save
mode. The energy-saving function then shuts
down certain functions or reduces certain
functions such as the ventilation fan and/or
audio system.
–In which case, charge the battery by star-
ting the engine and then running it for atleast 15 minutes - battery charging is more
effective during driving than running the
engine at idling speed while stationary.
Before a long journey
•Check that the engine is working normally
and that fuel consumption is normal.
•Make sure that there are no leaks (fuel, oil
or other fluid).
•Check all bulbs and tyre tread depths.
•Carrying a warning triangle is a legal
requirement in certain countries.
Winter drivingCheck the following in particular before the
cold season:
•The engine coolant must contain at least
50% glycol. This mixture protects the
engine against frost erosion down to
approximately –35 °C. To achieve optimum
antifreeze protection, different types of gly-
col must not be mixed.
•The fuel tank must be kept filled to prevent
condensation.
•Engine oil viscosity is important. Oils with
lower viscosity (thinner oils) facilitate star-
ting in cold weather and also reduce fuel
consumption while the engine is cold. For
more information on suitable oils, see
page 360.
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06 During your journey
Loading
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.279 Lowering the rear seat backrest
To simplify loading in the cargo area, the rear
seat backrest can be folded down, see
page 84.
Load retaining eyelets
The folding load retaining eyelets are used to
fasten straps in order to anchor items in the
cargo area.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects that are
loose or protrude could cause injury during
heavy braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects with
a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.
Bag holder*
Bag holder under folding hatch in the floor.
The bag holder keeps carrier bags in place and
prevents them from overturning and spreading
their contents across the cargo area.
1. Fold up the holder, which is part of the floor
hatch.
2. Fasten the bags with strap and secure the
carrying handle in the hooks.
12 V electrical socket*
Lower the cover to access the electrical
socket.
•The socket also provides voltage when the
remote control key is not in the ignition
switch.
NOTE
Remember that using the electrical socket
with the engine switched off involves the
risk of discharging the car's battery.
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08 Maintenance and service
Engine compartment
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Turn the handle about 20-25 degrees
clockwise. You will hear when the catch
releases.
Move the catch to the left and open the
bonnet. (The catch hook is located
between the headlamp and grille, see illus-
tration.)
WARNING
Check that the bonnet locks properly when
closed.
Engine compartment, overview
The appearance of the engine compartment may
vary depending on engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick1
Radiator
Filling engine oil
Reservoir for brake and clutch fluid
(located on the driver's side)
Battery
Relay and fuse box
Filling washer fluid
Air filter
WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage
and output. The voltage in the ignition sys-
tem is highly dangerous. The remote control
key must always be in 0 position when work
is being done in the engine compartment,
see page 80.
Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil
when the remote control key is in II position
or when the engine is hot.
Checking the engine oil
1Engines with electronic oil level sensor have no dipstick (5-cyl. diesel).
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08 Maintenance and service
Battery
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Symbols on the battery
Use protective goggles.
Further information in the
owner's manual.
Store the battery out of
the reach of children.
The battery contains cor-
rosive acid.
Avoid sparks and naked
flames.
Risk of explosion.
Must be taken for recy-
cling.
NOTE
An expended battery must be recycled in an
environmentally responsible manner - it
contains lead.
Replacing the main battery
RemovalFirst of all: Take the remote control key from
the ignition switch and wait at least 5 minutes
before any electrical connections are touched
- this is because the car's electrical system
needs to store the necessary information to
control modules.
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10 Alphabetical Index
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Battery.............................................327, 369
maintenance....................................... 327
remote control ................................... 250
remote control key/PCC....................... 53
start assistance................................... 116
symbols on the battery....................... 328
warning symbols................................. 328
Bioethanol E85........................................ 275
Blind spot (BLIS)...................................... 211
Blind Spot Information System, BLIS...... 211
Bluetooth
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handsfree ........................................... 251
media ................................................. 243
microphone off ..................................253
streaming audio ................................. 243
transfer call to mobile ........................ 253
Bonnet, opening...................................... 312
Brake and clutch fluid..............................317
Brake light.................................................. 90
Brakes...................................................... 131
anti-lock braking system, ABS........... 131
brake light............................................. 90
brake system...................................... 131
electric parking brake......................... 133
Emergency Brake Assistance, EBA ... 131
emergency brake lights........................ 90filling brake fluid.................................. 318
symbols in the combined instrument
panel...................................................132
Bulbs, see Lighting.................................. 319
C
Calls
incoming............................................. 253
operation............................................. 253
Camera sensor................................189, 195
Car care................................................... 344
Car care, leather upholstery.................... 346
Cargo area
cargo cover......................................... 281
lighting.................................................. 92
loading................................................278
mounting points.................................. 279
safety grille.......................................... 281
safety net............................................ 280
Cargo cover............................................. 281
Car upholstery......................................... 346
Car wash.................................................. 344
Catalytic converter................................... 274
recovery..............................................290CD ........................................................... 236
Centre console........................................ 144
Chassis settings......................................170
Checking and topping up the coolant..... 316
Checking the engine oil level................... 313
Children..................................................... 31
child safety locks.................................. 38
child seats and side airbags................. 24
location in the car.................................31
safety.................................................... 31
Child safety locks...................................... 64
Child seat................................................... 31
Child seats................................................. 31
integrated two-stage booster cushion. 36
ISOFIX fixture system for child seats. . . 38
recommended...................................... 33
size classes for child seats with the ISO-
FIX fixture system................................. 38
upper mounting points for child seats. . 42
Cigarette lighter socket............................ 216
City Safety™............................................ 188
Cleaning
automatic car washes......................... 344
car wash............................................. 344
rims..................................................... 345
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