2013 VOLVO V60 Owners Manual

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Instruments and controls
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.71
FunctionPage
Display for infotainment
and menus202,
235, 238
Ignition switch78
START/STOP ENGINE
button113
Cruise control152, 154
Combined instrument
panel71, 75
Horn, airbags20, 85
Menu, audio and phone
control202,
236, 262,
238
Wipers and washing98, 99
Door handle–
Control panel58, 62,
101, 103
Headlamp control,
opener for fuel filler flap
and tailgate59, 86,
287
Seat adjustment*81
FunctionPage
Parking brake137
Steering wheel adjust-
ment85
Menus and messages,
direction indicators,
main/dipped beam, trip
computer87,
92, 200,
224
Gear selector121
Controls for active chas-
sis (Four-C)*226
Control panel for climate
control213
Control for infotainment
and menu control202,
235, 238
Hazard warning flashers92
Bonnet opener328
Information displays
The combined instrument panel's 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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72* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Meters
Meters in the combined instrument panel.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge. See also Trip computer, page
224, and Refuelling, page 287.
Tachometer. The meter indicates engine
speed in thousands of revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Indicator and warning symbols
Indicator and warning symbols.
Main beam and direction indicator symbol
warning symbols1
Symbol for DRIVe - Start/Stop*, see
page 127
Indicator 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 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 329.
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SymbolSpecification
Main beam On
Left-hand direction indicators
Right-hand direction indicators
DRIVe - Start/Stop*, the engine
auto-stopped, see page 127
Tyre pressure system*, see
page 319
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 system
checked. 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 takes place mostly due to low
temperature.
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 OK button, see page 200, or it disappears
automatically after a time (time depending on
which function is indicated). The information
symbol can also illuminate in conjunction with
other symbols.
NOTE
When a service message is shown, the sym-
bol and message are cleared using the OK
button, or disappear automatically after a
time.
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.
DRIVe – Start/Stop*The symbol shines when the engine is auto-
stopped.
Tyre pressure systemThe symbol illuminates in the event of low tyre
pressure, or if a fault arises in the tyre pressure
system.
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Warning symbols
SymbolSpecification
Low oil pressureA
Parking brake applied
Airbags – SRS
Seatbelt reminder
Alternator not charging
Fault in brake system
Warning
AFor certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure
is not used. Warnings are made via display text, see pages
329 and 331.
Low oil pressureIf this symbol illuminates during driving then
the engine's oil pressure is too low. Stop the
engine immediately and check the engine oil
level, top up if necessary. If the symbol illumi-
nates and the oil level is normal, contact a
workshop. Volvo recommends that you seek
assistance from an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
Parking brake appliedThis symbol illuminates with a constant glow
when the parking brake is applied. The symbol
flashes during application, and then changes
over to a constant glow.
A flashing symbol means that a fault has arisen.
Read the message on the information display.
Airbags – SRSIf this symbol remains illuminated or illuminates
while driving, it means a fault has been
detected in the seatbelt buckle, SRS, SIPS, or
IC systems. Drive immediately to a workshop
to have the system checked. Volvo recom-
mends that you seek assistance from an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Seatbelt reminderThis symbol illuminates if someone in a front
seat has not put on their seatbelt or if someone
in a rear seat has taken off their seatbelt.
Alternator not chargingThis symbol illuminates during driving if a fault
has occurred in the electrical system. Visit a
workshop. Volvo recommends that you seek
assistance from an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
Fault in brake systemIf this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level
may be too low. Stop the car in a safe placeand check the level in the brake fluid reservoir,
see page 333.
If the brake and ABS symbols illuminate at the
same time, there may be a fault in the brake
force distribution system.
1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.
2. Restart the engine.
•If both symbols extinguish, continue
driving.
•If the symbols remain illuminated, check
the level in the brake fluid reservoir, see
page 333. If the brake fluid level is nor-
mal but the symbols are still illuminated,
the car can be driven, with great care, to
a workshop to have the brake system
checked. Volvo recommends that you
seek assistance from an authorised
Volvo workshop.
WARNING
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 loss of brake fluid must be investigated
by a workshop. Volvo recommends that you
contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.75
WARNING
If the brake and ABS symbols are illumi-
nated at the same time, there is a risk that
the rear end will skid during heavy braking.
WarningThe red warning symbol illuminates when a
fault has been indicated which could affect the
safety and/or driveability of the car. An explan-
atory text is shown on the information display
at the same time. The symbol remains visible
until the fault has been rectified but the text
message can be cleared with the OK button,
see page 200. The warning symbol can also
illuminate in conjunction with other symbols.
Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the car
further.
2. Read the information on the information
display. Implement the action in accord-
ance with the message in the display. Clear
the message using the OK button.
Reminder – doors not closed
If one of the doors, the bonnet2 or tailgate is not
closed properly then the information or warn-
ing symbol illuminates together with an explan-
atory text message in the combined instrumentpanel. Stop the car in a safe place as soon as
possible and close the door, bonnet or boot lid,
whichever is open.
If the car is driven at a speed lower than
approx. 7 km/h then the information
symbol illuminates.
If the car is driven at a speed higher
than approx. 7 km/h then the warning
symbol illuminates.
Trip meter
Trip meter and controls.
Display for trip meter
Controls for switching between trip metersT1 and T2, as well as resetting the trip
metersThe meters are used to measure short dis-
tances. The distance is shown in the display.
One short press on the control switches
between the two trip meters
T1 and T2. A long
press (more than 2 seconds) resets the cur-
rently displayed trip meter.
Clock
Clock and setting knob.
Display for showing the time
Controls for setting the clock
Turn the knob clockwise/anticlockwise to set
the clock. Turn first to the end position and then
turn past/over the end position a further
approx. 1 mm - a "click" sounds and is felt in
2Only cars with alarm*.
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76* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
the button. Each "click" scrolls 1 minute. In
order to change quickly - hold in the "click
position".
In connection with a message the clock can be
temporarily replaced by a symbol, see
page 200.
Setting the clock in MY CARIn addition to the previous manual/mechanical
method the clock can also be set in the menu
group MY CAR, for more information see
page 202.
1.
Locate SettingsSystem options
Time.
2. The cursor is located in the first box for
Hour: Press OK - the box is activated.
3.
Turn TUNE to set the correct hour and
press OK - the box is deactivated.4.
Turn TUNE to select the box for Minute (A)
and press OK - the box is activated (B).
5.
Turn TUNE to set the correct minute and
press OK - the box is deactivated.
6.
Turn TUNE to select the box for
OK and
press OK - the setting is complete.
The menu option Settings
System options
Time format selects the 24h or 12h system
(AM/PM).
RSI*
The function RSI (Road Sign Identification)
helps the driver to see road signs containing
information on current speed, that a motorway
or road is starting/ending and when overtaking
is prohibited. For detailed information on RSI,
see page 148.
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Volvo Sensus
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.77 General
Control panel in centre console
Navigation* - NAV, see separate owner's
manual (Road and Traffic Information Sys-
tem - RTI).
Infotainment (RADIO, MEDIA, TEL*), see
page 234.
Car settings - MY CAR, see page 202.
Park assist camera - CAM*, see
page 191.
Climate control, see page 210.
Volvo Sensus is the car's operating system, the
heart of your personal Volvo experience. Volvo
Sensus combines and presents many func-
tions in several of the car's systems on the
centre console TV screen. With Volvo Sensusthe car can be personalised by means of an
intuitive user interface. Settings can be made
in Car settings, Infotainment, Climate, etc.
With the centre console buttons and controls
or the steering wheel's right-hand keypad*
functions can be activated or deactivated and
many different settings can be made.
With a press on MY CAR all settings related to
the driving and control of the car are presented,
such as City Safety, Locks and alarm, setting
the clock, etc.
With a press on the respective function:
RADIO, MEDIA, TEL*, NAV* and CAM* other
sources, systems and functions can be acti-
vated, e.g. AM, FM1, CD, DVD*, TV*, Blue-
tooth*, navigation* and park assist camera*.
For more information on all functions/systems,
see the respective section in the owner's man-
ual.
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Key positions
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78* 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 53.
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 48.
Withdraw the key
•Push the remote control key, allow it to
eject, then pull it out from the ignition
switch.
Functions at different levels
In order to enable the use of a limited number
of functions 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. Throughout this owner's
manual these levels are described using the
denomination "key positions".
The following table shows the functions avail-
able in each key position/level.
LevelFunctions
0•Odometer, clock and tem-
perature gauge are illumi-
nated.
•Power seats can be adjusted.
•The audio system can be
used for a limited time - see
page 234.
I•Sunroof, power windows, 12
V socket in the passenger
compartment, RTI, phone,
ventilation fan and wind-
screen wipers can be used.
II•The headlamps come on.
•Warning/indicator lamps illu-
minate for 5 seconds.
•Several other systems are
activated. However, heating
in seat cushions and the rear
window can only be activated
after the engine has been
started.
This key position consumes a
lot of current from the starter
battery and should therefore be
avoided!
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