2012 VOLVO V60 trip computer

Table of contents
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.3
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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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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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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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Instruments and controls
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74* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Meters
Meters in the combined instrument panel.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge. See also Trip computer, page
166, and Refuelling, page 273.
Tachometer. The meter indicates engine
speed in thousands of revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Indicator, information and warning
symbols
Indicator and warning symbols.
Main beam and direction indicator symbol
Indicator and warning symbols1
Symbol for DRIVe - Start/Stop*, see
page 123
Indicator and information symbols
Functionality checkAll indicator and warning symbols illuminate in
key position II or when the engine is started.
When the engine has started, all the symbols
should go out except the parking brake sym-
bol, which only goes out when the brake is dis-
engaged.If the engine does not start or if the functionality
check is carried out in key position II then all
symbols go out after 5 seconds except the
symbol for faults in the car's emissions system
and the symbol for low oil pressure.
Indicator and information symbols
SymbolSpecification
ABL fault
Emissions system
ABS fault
Rear fog lamp on
Stability system
Stability system, sport mode
Engine preheater (diesel)
Low level in fuel tank
Information, read display text
1For certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Warnings are made via display text. For information on checking the oil level, see page 313.
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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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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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166* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General
Information display and controls.
READ - confirms.
Thumbwheel – browse between menus
and options in the trip computer list.
RESET – resets.
The trip computer's menu is in a variable loop.
One of the menu options is a blank display - it
also marks the beginning/end of the loop.
Functions
NOTE
If a warning message appears when the trip
computer is used then the message must
first be acknowledged before the trip com-
puter can be reactivated. Acknowledge the
warning message by pressing READ.
To change unit for distance and speed - go to
MY CAR
SettingsSystem options
Distance and fuel unit, see page 144.
Average speedAverage speed is calculated from the last
resetting. Reset using RESET.
InstantaneousCurrent fuel consumption is calculated every
second. The information on the display is
updated every couple of seconds. When the
car is stationary, "
----" appears on the display.
AverageAverage fuel consumption is calculated from
the last resetting. Reset using RESET.
NOTE
There may be a slight error in the reading if
a fuel-driven supplementary and/or parking
heater* has been used.
Km to empty tankThe calculation is based on the average fuel
consumption over the last 30 km and the
remaining driveable fuel quantity. The display
shows the approximate distance that can be
driven with the fuel quantity remaining in the
tank.
An economic driving style generally results in a
longer driving distance. For more information
on how fuel consumption can be influenced,
see page 11.
No guaranteed range remains when the display
shows "
---- km to empty tank". Refuel as
soon as possible.
NOTE
There may be a slight error in the reading if
the driving style has been changed.
Resetting1.
Select --- km/h average speed or --.- l/
100km average.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.167
2.
Press and hold RESET for
approx. 1 second to reset the selected
function. If RESET is kept depressed for at
least 3 three seconds then Average speed
and Average are reset simultaneously.
Current speed*1
The instrument panel display changes to show
current speed in mph (miles per hour) if the
speedometer is graduated in km/h. If the
speedometer is graduated in mph then the dis-
play changes to km/h.
1Only certain markets.
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