2013 VOLVO V60 fuel

03 Your driving environment
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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Instruments and controls
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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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Instruments and controls
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.73
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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Starting the engine
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•Accelerator pedal or brake pedal is
depressed
•The gear selector is moved out of P posi-
tion
•There is less than approx.10 litres left in the
fuel tank
•Active ERS time passes 15 minutes.
When an ERS-started engine is switched off,
all direction indicators illuminate with a con-
stant glow for 3 seconds.
Symbols and messages in the displayIn situations where the ERS function fails or is
interrupted, a symbol is shown on the instru-
ment panel, supplemented by an explanatory
message - Follow any recommendation given.
ERS function unavailable
MessageSpecification
No remote start
door openERS unavailable
because a door/tail-
gate was not closed.
No remote start
car not lockedERS unavailable
because the car was
not locked.
MessageSpecification
No remote start
low batteryERS unavailable due
to low battery volt-
age. Charge the bat-
tery by starting the
engine.
No remote start
driver in carERS unavailable
because someone
was in the passen-
ger compartment.
No remote start
engine warningERS unavailable due
to warning message
from engine. Con-
tact a workshop
A.
No remote start
gear not in PERS unavailable
because gear selec-
tor was not in P posi-
tion.
No remote start
engine coolantERS unavailable due
to error message
from cooling sys-
tem, see page 332.
MessageSpecification
No remote start
low fuel levelERS unavailable
because fuel level
too low.
No remote start
Max 2 startsERS unavailable
because a maximum
of 2 ERS activations
in succession are
allowed.
AAn authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Interrupted ERS function
MessageSpecification
Remote start off
low batteryERS interrupted
because battery
voltage too low.
Remote start off
low fuel levelERS interrupted
because fuel level
too low.
Remote start off
engine warningERS interrupted due
to error message
from engine. Con-
tact a workshop
A.
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Starting the engine – Flexifuel
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118* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General information about starting
with Flexifuel
The engine is started in the same way as in a
petrol-engined car.
In the event of starting difficulties
If the engine does not start at the first start
attempt:
•Make further attempts to start with the
START/STOP ENGINE button.
If the engine still does not startThe outside temperature is lower than +5 °C:
1. Connect the engine block heater for at
least 1 hour.
2. Make further attempts to start with the
START/STOP ENGINE button.
IMPORTANT
If the engine does not start despite repeated
start attempts, you are recommended to
contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
Engine block heater*
Electrical input to the engine block heater.
When the temperature is expected to be lower
than –10 °C and the car has been refuelled with
bioethanol E85, an engine block heater should
be used for about 2 hours to facilitate the quick
starting of the engine.
The lower the temperature, the longer the time
required with the engine block heater. At
-20 °C the heater should be used for approx. 3
hours.
Cars intended for E85 have an electric engine
block heater*. Starting and driving with a pre-
heated engine involves significantly lower
emissions and reduced fuel consumption. For
this reason you should aim to use the engine
block heater throughout the winter months.
WARNING
The engine block heater is powered by high
voltage. Fault tracing and repair of an elec-
tric engine block heater and its electrical
connections must only be carried out by a
workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop
is recommended.
NOTE
Points to remember for carrying reserve
fuel:
•In the event of stalling due to an empty
fuel tank, bioethanol E85 from a reserve
fuel can may make the engine difficult
to start in extreme cold. This is avoided
by filling the reserve fuel can with 95
octane petrol.
For more information on Flexifuel's bioethanol
E 85 fuel, see page 289 and 384.
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Starting the engine – Flexifuel
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119 Fuel adaptation
Flexifuel engines can be driven on both 95
octane unleaded petrol and bioethanol E85.
Both fuels are filled in the common fuel tank so
that any variations of mixing ratios between
these two fuels is possible.
If the fuel tank is filled with petrol after the car
has been driven on bioethanol E85 (or vice
versa) then the engine may run slightly
unevenly for a time. For this reason it is impor-
tant to allow the engine to accustom itself
(adapt) to the new fuel mixture.
Adaptation takes place automatically when the
car is driven for a short period at an even
speed.
IMPORTANT
After the fuel mixture in the tank has been
changed an adaptation should be made by
driving at an even speed for about 15
minutes.
If the battery has been discharged or discon-
nected then a slightly longer period of driving
is required for the adaptation as the memory
for the electronics has been cleared.
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Gearboxes
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IMPORTANT
The operating temperature of the gearbox is
checked in order to prevent damage to any
of the drive system's components. In the
event of a risk of overheating a warning
symbol illuminates on the instrument panel
combined with a text message - In which
case, follow the recommendation given.
Manual gearbox
Gearshift pattern 5-speed gearbox.
Gearshift pattern 6-speed gearbox.
The 6-speed box is available in two versions -
reverse gear position differs between them.
Look at the actual gearshift pattern imprinted
on the gear lever.
•Depress the clutch pedal fully during each
gear change.
•Take your foot off the clutch pedal between
gear changes.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when park-
ing on a slope - leaving the car in gear is not
sufficient to hold the car in all situation.
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 - GSI
(Gear Shift Indicator) - which notifies the driver
when it is most advantageous to engage the
next higher or lower gear in order to obtain the
lowest possible fuel consumption. However,
taking into consideration characteristics such
as performance and vibration-free running, it
may be advantageous to change gear at a
higher engine speed.
Indication is made with an up or down arrow in
the combined instrument panel's right-hand
display.
1Only manual gearbox for the D2 model.
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03 Your driving environment
DRIVe Start/Stop*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.127
Quieter and cleaner
Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Corpo-
ration's core values and it influences all of our
operations. This target-orientation has resulted
in the DRIVe vehicle series whose concept
consists of an interaction between several sep-
arate energy-saving functions, all with the
common purpose of reducing fuel consump-
tion, which in turn contributes to reduced
exhaust emissions.
General information on Start/Stop
The engine is switched off - it becomes quieter and
cleaner....
Some engine and gearbox combinations come
fitted with a Start and Stop function which
engages in the event of e.g. stationary traffic or
waiting at traffic lights - the engine is then
switched off temporarily and restarts automat-
ically when the journey is due to continue.
The Start/Stop function gives the driver the
opportunity for a more active environmentally
conscious way of driving the car by means of
being able to allow the engine to stop auto-
matically, whenever appropriate.
Manual or AutomaticNote that there are differences in the
Start/Stop function depending on whether the
gearbox is manual or automatic.
Function and operation
Start/Stop On/Off.
Illuminates briefly on activation and for text
messages.
The engine is auto-stopped.
The Start/Stop function is activated
automatically when the engine is
started with the key. The driver is alerted to the
function by means of this symbol on the instru-
ment panel illuminating briefly, the display text
Auto Start-Stop ON is shown and the green
lamp for the On/Off button illuminates.
All of the car's normal systems such as lighting,
radio, etc. work as normal even with an engine
that has stopped automatically, except that
some equipment may have the function tem-
porarily reduced, e.g. the climate control sys-
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