2012 VOLVO V60 HAND BRAKE

Table of contents
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03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls.......................... 70
Volvo Sensus ........................................... 79
Key positions............................................ 80
Seats......................................................... 82
Steering wheel.......................................... 87
Lighting..................................................... 88
Wipers and washing.................................. 97
Windows, rearview and door mirrors...... 100
Compass*............................................... 105
Power sunroof*....................................... 106
Alcoguard*.............................................. 108
Starting the engine.................................. 112
Starting the engine – Flexifuel.................114
Starting the engine – external battery..... 116
Gearboxes............................................... 117
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*............................ 123
All-wheel drive – AWD*...........................130
Foot brake............................................... 131
Parking brake.......................................... 133
HomeLink
Ÿ *............................................ 137
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Menus and messages............................. 142
Menu source MY CAR............................144
Climate control........................................ 152
Fuel-driven engine block heater and pas-
senger compartment heater*.................. 162
Additional heater*.................................... 165
Trip computer......................................... 166
DSTC – Stability and traction control sys-
tem.......................................................... 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 compart-
ment........................................................ 215
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05 Infotainment system
General information on infotainment...... 220
Quick start............................................... 222
General infotainment functions............... 226
Radio....................................................... 229
Media player........................................... 236
External audio source via AUX/USB*
input........................................................ 240
Media Bluetooth
Ÿ* ................................. 243
TV*........................................................... 246
Remote control* ..................................... 249
Bluetooth
Ÿ handsfree*............................251
Voice recognition* mobile phone............ 259
Menu navigation, Infotainment............... 263
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Introduction
Important information
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•Coolant
•Engine oil
To be continued
 This symbol is located furthest down to the
right when a section continues on the following
page.
Recording data
Your vehicle contains a number of computers
whose function is to continuously check and
monitor the vehicle's operation and function-
ality. Some of the computers can record infor-
mation during normal driving if they detect an
error. In addition, information is recorded in the
event of a crash or incident. Parts of the recor-
ded information are required so that techni-
cians can diagnose and rectify faults in the
vehicle during servicing and maintenance and
so that Volvo can fulfil legal requirements and
other regulations. In addition to this, the infor-
mation is used for research purposes by Volvo
in order to continually develop quality and
safety, as the information can contribute to a
better understanding of the factors that cause
accidents and injuries. The information
includes details of the status and functionality
of various systems and modules in the vehicle
with regard to engine, throttle, steering and
brake systems, amongst other things. This
information may include details regarding theway the driver drives the vehicle, such as vehi-
cle speed, brake and accelerator pedal use,
steering wheel movement and whether or not
the driver and passengers have used their
seatbelts. For the reasons given this informa-
tion may be stored in the vehicle's computers
for a certain length of time, but also as a result
of a collision or incident. This information may
be stored by Volvo as long as it can help to
further develop and further enhance safety and
quality and as long as there are legal require-
ments and other regulations that Volvo needs
to consider.
Volvo will not contribute to the above-descri-
bed information being disclosed to third parties
without the vehicle owner's consent. However,
due to national legislation and regulations
Volvo may be required to disclose such infor-
mation to authorities such as police authorities,
or others who may assert a legal right to have
access to it.
To be able to read and interpret the information
recorded by the computers in the vehicle
requires special technical equipment that
Volvo, and workshops that have entered into
agreements with Volvo, have access to. Volvo
is responsible that the information, which is
transferred to Volvo during servicing and main-
tenance, is stored and handled in a secure
manner and that the handling complies withapplicable legal requirements. For further infor-
mation - contact a Volvo dealer.
Accessories and extra equipment
The incorrect connection and installation of
accessories can negatively affect the car's
electrical system. Certain accessories only
function when their associated software is
installed in the car's computer system. Volvo
therefore recommends that you always con-
tact an authorised Volvo workshop before
installing accessories which are connected to
or affect the electrical system.
Change of ownership for cars with
Volvo On Call*
Volvo On Call is a supplemental service that
consists of safety, security and comfort serv-
ices. If the car has Volvo On Call and there is a
change of owner, it is very important that these
services are discontinued so that the former
owner cannot access the services in the car.
Contact the call centre by pressing the ON
CALL button in the car or contact an author-
ised Volvo workshop. See also "Changing the
security code" in the owner's manual for Volvo
On Call.
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03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
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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
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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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03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
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SymbolSpecification
Main beam On
Left-hand direction indicators
Right-hand direction indicators
DRIVe - Start/Stop*
ABL faultThe symbol illuminates if a fault has arisen in
the ABL function (Active Bending Lights).
Emissions systemIf the symbol illuminates then it may be due to
a fault in the car's emissions system. Drive to
a workshop for checking. Volvo recommends
that you seek assistance from an authorised
Volvo workshop.
ABS faultIf this symbol illuminates then the system is not
working. The car's regular brake system con-
tinues to work, but without the ABS function.
1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If the symbol remains illuminated, drive to
a workshop to have the ABS systemchecked. Volvo recommends that you
seek assistance from an authorised Volvo
workshop.
Rear fog lamp onThis symbol illuminates when the rear fog lamp
is on. There is only one fog lamp. It is located
on the driver's side.
Stability systemA flashing symbol indicates that the stability
system is operating. If the symbol illuminates
with constant glow then there is a fault in the
system.
Stability system, Sport modeSport mode allows for a more active driving
experience. The system then detects whether
the accelerator pedal, steering wheel move-
ments and cornering are more active than in
normal driving and then allows controlled skid-
ding of the rear section up to a certain level
before it intervenes and stabilises the car.
Engine preheater (diesel)This symbol illuminates during engine preheat-
ing. Preheating occurs when the temperature
is below 2 °C. The car can be started once the
symbol goes out.
Low level in fuel tankWhen the symbol illuminates the level in the
fuel tank is low, refuel as soon as possible.
Information, read display textWhen one of the car's systems does not
behave as intended, this information symbol
illuminates and a text appears on the informa-
tion display. The message text is cleared with
the READ button, see page 142, or it disap-
pears automatically after a time (time depend-
ing on which function is indicated). The infor-
mation symbol can also illuminate in conjunc-
tion with other symbols.
NOTE
When a service message is shown, the sym-
bol and message are cleared using the
READ button, or clear automatically after a
while.
Main beam OnThe symbol illuminates when main beam is on
and with main beam flash.
Left/right-hand direction indicatorsBoth direction indicator symbols flash when
the hazard warning flashers are used.
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03 Your driving environment
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*
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Start assistance HSAThe foot brake can also be released on an uphill
gradient to start the engine automatically - the
HSA function means that the car does not roll
backwards.
HSA (Hill Start Assist) means that the pressure
in the brake system remains temporarily avail-
able while the driver moves his/her foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal for
driving off with the engine having stopped
automatically. The temporary braking effect
releases after a couple of seconds or when the
driver accelerates.
There is more information available on HSA on
page 120.
Gear indicator1
An essential detail in connection with environ-
mental driving is to drive in the right gear and
change gear in time.
The driver is assisted by an indicator which
notifies the driver when it is most advanta-
geous to engage the next higher or lower gear
- GSI (Gear Shift Indicator).
Indication is made with an up or down arrow in
the combined instrument panel's right-hand
display.
Deactivating the Start/Stop functionIn certain situations, it may
advisable to temporarily
switch off the automatic
Start/Stop function - this is
carried out by pressing this
button once, at which point
the button's lamp goes out.
Disengaged Start/Stop func-
tion is indicated by the infor-
mation display's symbol
going out and the message
Auto Start-Stop OFF being
displayed for
about 5 seconds - while the
button's lamp goes out at the
same time.
The Start/Stop function is disengaged until it is
reactivated with the button or until the next
time the engine is started with the key.
Limitations
The engine does not auto-stopEven if the Start/Stop function is activated, the
engine does not stop automatically if:
ConditionsM/AA
the driver has opened the seat-
belt's buckle.A
the car does not stop completely.
the capacity of the battery is
below the minimum permissible
level.
the engine does not have normal
operating temperature.
outside temperature is below
freezing point or above
approx. 30 °C.
1Only manual gearbox for the DRIVe model.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Adaptive cruise control*
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Automatic activation parking brakeIn some situations the cruise control applies
the parking brake in order to keep a stationary
car remaining stationary.
This takes place if:
•the driver opens the door or takes off his/
her seatbelt
•DSTC is changed from Normal to Sport
mode
•cruise control has held the car stationary
for more than 2 minutes
•the engine is switched off
•the brakes have overheated.
The radar sensor and its limitations
Apart from the adaptive cruise control, the
radar sensor is also used by the Collision
Warning with Auto Brake function (see
page 192) and the Distance Warning function
(see page 185). The function of the radar sen-
sor is to detect cars or larger vehicles in the
same direction, in the same lane.
Modification of the radar sensor could result in
it being illegal to use.
WARNING
The driver must always be observant with
regard to the traffic conditions and intervene
when the adaptive cruise control is not
maintaining a suitable speed or suitable dis-
tance.
The adaptive cruise control cannot handle
all traffic, weather and road conditions.
Read the whole of this section for informa-
tion on the limitations of the adaptive cruise
control. The driver must be familiar with this
information before using the adaptive cruise
control.
The driver always bears responsibility for
maintaining the correct distance and speed,
even when the adaptive cruise control is
being used.
WARNING
Accessories or other objects such as auxil-
iary lamps must not be installed in front of
the grille.
WARNING
Adaptive cruise control is not a collision
avoidance system. The driver must inter-
vene if the system does not detect a vehicle
in front.
The adaptive cruise control does not brake
for humans or animals, and not for small
vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles.
Nor for oncoming, slow or stationary vehi-
cles and objects.
Do not use the adaptive cruise control, for
example, in city traffic, in dense traffic, at
junctions, on slippery surfaces, with a lot of
water or slush on the road, in heavy rain/
snow, in poor visibility, on winding roads or
on slip roads.
The capacity of the radar sensor to detect vehi-
cles in front is reduced significantly:
•if the radar sensor becomes blocked and
cannot detect other vehicles e.g. in heavy
rain or slush, or if other objects have col-
lected in front of the radar sensor.
NOTE
Keep the surface in front of the radar sensor
clean.
•if the speed of vehicles in front is signifi-
cantly different from your own speed.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
City Safety™
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When City Safety™ has prevented a collision
with a stationary object the car remains sta-
tionary for a maximum of 1.5 seconds. If the car
is braked for a vehicle in front that is moving,
then speed is reduced to the same speed as
that maintained by the vehicle in front.
On a car with manual gearbox the engine stops
when City Safety™ has stopped the car, unless
the driver manages to depress the clutch pedal
beforehand.
NOTE
•Keep the windscreen surface in front of
the laser sensor free from ice, snow and
dirt (see the illustration for sensor loca-
tion, page 188).
•Do not affix or mount anything on the
windscreen in front of the laser sensor
•Remove ice and snow from the bonnet
- snow and ice must not exceed a height
of 5 cm.
Fault tracing and action
If the message Windscreen Sensors
blocked is shown on the instrument panel dis-
play, it indicates that the laser sensor is
blocked and cannot detect vehicles in front of
the car. This means that City Safety™ is not
operational.The
Windscreen Sensors blocked message
is not shown for all situations in which the laser
sensor is blocked. The driver must therefore be
diligent about keeping the windscreen and
area in front of the laser sensor clean.
The following table presents possible causes
for the message being shown, along with sug-
gestions for appropriate action.
CauseAction
The windscreen sur-
face in front of the
laser sensor is dirty
or covered with ice
or snow.Clean the wind-
screen surface in
front of the sensor
from dirt, ice and
snow.
The laser sensor
field of vision is
blocked.Remove the block-
ing object.
IMPORTANT
If there are cracks, scratches or stone chips
in the windscreen in front of either of the
laser sensor's "windows" and they cover a
surface of approx. 0.5 x 3.0 mm (or larger),
then a workshop must be contacted for
repair or replacement of the windscreen
(see the illustration for sensor location, page
188) - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec-
ommended.
Failure to take action may result in reduced
performance for City Safety™.
To avoid the risk of reducing City Safety™
performance the following also applies:
•The same type or a Volvo-approved
windscreen must be fitted during
replacement
•The same type or Volvo-approved
windscreen wipers must be fitted during
replacement.
Laser sensor
The City Safety™ function includes a sensor
which transmits laser light. Contact a qualified
workshop in the event of a fault or if the laser
sensor needs servicing - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended.
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