2012 VOLVO V60 engine

03 Your driving environment
Foot brake
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Symbols in the combined instrument
panel
SymbolSpecification
Constant glow – Check the
brake fluid level. If the level is
low, fill with brake fluid and
check for the cause of the brake
fluid loss.
Constant glow for 2 seconds
when the engine is started –
There was a fault in the brake
system's ABS function when
the engine was last running.
WARNING
If and illuminate at the same
time, there may be a fault in the brake sys-
tem.
If the level in the brake fluid reservoir is nor-
mal at this stage, drive carefully to the near-
est workshop and have the brake system
checked - an authorised Volvo workshop is
recommended.
If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further
before topping up the brake fluid.
The reason for the loss of brake fluid must
be investigated.
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03 Your driving environment
Parking brake
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Disengaging the parking brake
Parking brake control - release.
Cars with manual gearbox
Releasing manually
1. Insert the remote control key in the ignition
switch.1
2. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
3. Pull the control.
> The parking brake releases and the
combined instrument panel symbol
goes out.
NOTE
The parking brake can also be released
manually by depressing the clutch pedal
instead of the brake pedal. Volvo recom-
mends the use of the brake pedal.
Releasing automatically1. Start the engine.
2. Engage 1st gear or reverse gear.
3. Ease up the clutch and depress the accel-
erator.
> The parking brake releases and the
combined instrument panel symbol
goes out.
Cars with automatic gearbox
Releasing manually
1. Insert the remote control key in the ignition
switch1.
2. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
3. Pull the control.
> The parking brake releases and the
combined instrument panel symbol
goes out.
Releasing automatically1. Put the seatbelt on.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
4.
Move the gear selector to position D or R
and depress the accelerator.
> The parking brake releases and the
combined instrument panel symbol
goes out.
NOTE
For safety reasons, the parking brake is only
released automatically if the engine is run-
ning and the driver is wearing a seatbelt. The
parking brake is released immediately on
cars with automatic gearbox when the
accelerator pedal is depressed and the gear
selector is in position D or R.
Heavy load uphillA heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the
car to roll backward when the parking brake is
released automatically on a steep incline.
Avoid this by depressing the control while driv-
ing off. Release the control when the engine
achieves traction.
1For a car with the Keyless system: Press START/STOP ENGINE.
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140* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Menus and messages........................................................................... 142
Menu source MY CAR.......................................................................... 144
Climate control...................................................................................... 152
Fuel-driven engine block heater
and passenger compartment heater*................................................... 162
Additional heater*.................................................................................. 165
Trip computer........................................................................................ 166
DSTC – Stability and traction control system....................................... 168
Adapting driving characteristics........................................................... 170
Cruise control*...................................................................................... 171
Speed limiter*........................................................................................ 173
Adaptive cruise control*........................................................................ 175
Distance Warning*................................................................................. 185
City Safety™......................................................................................... 188
Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection*............... 192
Driver Alert System – DAC*................................................................... 199
Driver Alert System - LDW*................................................................... 202
Park assist syst*.................................................................................... 205
Park assist camera*.............................................................................. 208
BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System................................................ 211
Comfort inside the passenger compartment........................................ 215
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages
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142* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Combined instrument panel
Information display and controls for menus.
READ – access to message list and mes-
sage confirmation.
Thumbwheel – browse between menu
options.
RESET – reset the active function. Used in
certain cases to select/activate a function,
see the explanation under each respective
function.
The menus shown on the information displays
in the combined instrument panel are con-
trolled with the left-hand stalk switch. The
menus shown depend on key position, see
page 80. If a message appears then this mustbe acknowledged with READ for the menus to
be shown.
Menu overviewSome of the following menu options require the
function and hardware to be installed in the car.
---- km to empty tank
--.- l/100km average
--.- l/100km instantaneous
--- km/h average speed
--- km/h current speed
1
Engine oil level Wait...*
Tyre pressure Calibration*
Park heat timer --:-- ---*2
Direct start Park heat ON*3
Additional heat auto ON*
Lane Depart Warn *
Driver Alert *
Message
Text message in the information display.
When a warning, information or indicator sym-
bol illuminates, a corresponding message
appears on the information display. An error
message is stored in a memory list until the
fault has been rectified.
Press READ to acknowledge and browse
between the messages.
1Only certain markets.2Programming is only possible when the engine is switched off.3Cannot be selected when the additional heater is operating.
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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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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Climate control
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152* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General
Climate controlThe car is equipped with electronic climate
control. The climate control system cools or
heats as well as dehumidifies the air in the pas-
senger compartment.
NOTE
The air conditioning system (AC) can be
switched off, but to ensure the best possible
climate comfort in the passenger compart-
ment and to prevent the windows from mist-
ing, it should always be on.
Actual temperatureThe temperature you select corresponds to the
physical experience with reference to factors
such as air speed, humidity and solar radiation
etc. in and around the car.
The system includes a sun sensor
1 which
detects on which side the sun is shining into
the passenger compartment. This means that
the temperature can differ between the right
and left-hand air vents despite the controls
being set for the same temperature on both
sides.
Sensor location
•The sun sensor1 is located on the top side
of the dashboard.
•The temperature sensor for the passenger
compartment is located below the climate
control panel.
•The outside temperature sensor is located
on the door mirror.
•The humidity sensor* is located by the inte-
rior rearview mirror.
NOTE
Do not cover or block the sensors with
clothing or other objects.
Side windows and sunroof*To ensure that the air conditioning works opti-
mally, the side windows, and sunroof* if speci-
fied, should be closed.
Misting windowsRemove misting on the insides of the windows
by primarily using the defroster function.
To reduce the risk of misting, keep the win-
dows clean and use window cleaner.
Temporary shut-off of the air
conditioning
When the engine requires full power, e.g. for full
acceleration or driving uphill with a trailer, the
air conditioning can be temporarily switched
off. There may then be a temporary increase in
temperature in the passenger compartment.
CondensationIn warm weather, condensation from the air
conditioning may drip under the car. This is
normal.
Ice and snowRemove ice and snow from the climate control
system air intake (the grille between the bonnet
and the windscreen).
Fault tracing and repairEngage a workshop that has authorisation for
the fault tracing and repair of the climate con-
trol system. Volvo recommends that you con-
tact an authorised Volvo workshop.
RefrigerantThe air conditioning system contains a refrig-
erant. This refrigerant contains no chlorine,
which means that it is harmless to the ozone
layer. Engage a workshop that has authorisa-
tion for filling/changing refrigerant to carry out
1Only applies to ECC.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Climate control
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160* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
settingsInterior air quality system. For a
description of the menu system, see
page 145.
NOTE
The air quality sensor should always be
engaged in order to obtain the best air in the
passenger compartment.
Recirculation is limited in cold weather to
avoid misting.
If the insides of the windows start misting
up, disengage the air quality sensor, and the
defroster functions for the windscreen, the
side and the rear windows should also be
used to demist the windows.
Cars with Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*With an auto-stopped engine certain equip-
ment has its function temporarily reduced, e.g.
climate control fan speed. For more informa-
tion, see page 123.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Fuel-driven engine block heater and passenger compartment heater*
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162* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuel-driven heater
General information about the parking
heater
The parking heater heats the engine and pas-
senger compartment and can be started
directly or with the timer.
Two different times can be selected using the
timer. Here, time refers to the time when the car
is heated and ready. The car's electronic sys-
tem calculates when heating should be started
based on the outside temperature.
The heater cannot start if the outside tempera-
ture exceeds 15 °C. At –5 °C or lower the
maximum running time of the parking heater is
50 minutes.
WARNING
The car must be outdoors when the parking
heater is used.
NOTE
When the parking heater is active there may
be smoke from the right-hand wheel hous-
ing, which is perfectly normal.
Refuelling
Warning label on fuel filler flap.
WARNING
Fuel which spills out can be ignited. Switch
off the fuel-driven heater before starting to
refuel.
Check the information display to see that
the parking heater is switched off. When it
is running, the information display shows
Park heat ON.
Parking on a hillIf the car is parked on a steep hill, the front of
the car should point downhill to ensure that
there is a supply of fuel to the parking heater.
Battery and fuelIf the battery has insufficient charge or the fuel
level is too low, the parking heater will be
switched off automatically and a message
appears on the information display. Acknowl-
edge the message by pressing the indicator
stalk READ button once, see page 163.
IMPORTANT
Repeated use of the parking heater com-
bined with short journeys may discharge the
battery and impair starting.
The car should be driven for the same time
as the heater is used to ensure that the car's
battery is recharged adequately to replace
the energy consumed by the heater when it
is used on a regular basis.
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