2013 VOLVO V60 belt

03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
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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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03 Your driving environment
Seats
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WARNING
The head restraints must be in locked posi-
tion after being raised.
Lowering the rear seat backrest
IMPORTANT
There must be no objects on the rear seat
when the backrest is to be folded down. The
seat belts must not be connected either.
Otherwise there is a risk of damaging the
rear seat upholstery.
The triple-section backrest can be folded in
different ways.
NOTE
The front seats may need to be pushed for-
wards, and/or the backrests adjusted
upwards, in order that the rear backrests
can be folded forward fully.
•The left-hand section can be folded sepa-
rately.
•The centre section can be folded sepa-
rately.
•The right-hand section can only be folded
together with the centre section.
•If the entire backrest is to be folded then
the different sections should be folded
separately.
If the centre backrest is being lowered -
fold and adjust the centre backrest's head
restraint downwards, see page 82.
The outer head restraints are lowered auto-
matically when the outer backrests are
lowered. Pull up the backrest's locking
handle
while folding the backrest for-
ward at the same time. A red indicator onthe lock catch
shows that the backrest
is no longer locked in place.
NOTE
When the backrests have been lowered the
head restraints must be moved forward
slightly so as not to make contact with the
seat cushion.
Raising takes place in reverse order.
NOTE
When the backrest has been raised, the red
indicator should no longer be showing. If it
is still showing then the backrest is not
locked in place.
WARNING
Check that the backrests and head
restraints in the rear seats are firmly locked
after raising.
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03 Your driving environment
DRIVe Start/Stop*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.129 Limitations
The engine does not auto-stopEven if the Start/Stop function is activated, the
engine does not stop automatically if:
ConditionsM/AA
the car has not achieved
approx. 5 km/h (= fast walking
pace) first after a key start or the
last auto-stop.M + A
the driver has opened the seat-
belt's buckle.M + A
the capacity of the battery is
below the minimum permissible
level.M + A
the engine does not have normal
operating temperature.M + A
outside temperature is below
freezing point or above
approx. 30 °C.M + A
the environment in the passenger
compartment differs from the
preset values - indicated by the
ventilation fan running at a high
speed.M + A
ConditionsM/AA
the car is reversed.M + A
battery temperature is below
freezing point or above
approx. 55 °C.M + A
the driver makes greater steering
wheel movements.M + A
the exhaust system's particulate
filter is full - the temporarily dis-
engaged Start/Stop function is
reactivated once an automatic
cleaning cycle has been per-
formed (see page 290).M + A
the road is very steep.M + A
a trailer is connected electrically
to the car’s electrical system.M + A
the atmospheric air pressure is
less than equivalent to 1500-2000
metres above sea level - the cur-
rent air pressure varies with the
prevailing weather conditions.A
adaptive cruise control Queue
Assist is activated.A
ConditionsM/AA
the driver’s door has been
opened with the gear selector in
D position.A
the gear selector is moved out of
the D position to S positionB or
"+/-".
A
AM = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.BSport mode.
The engine auto-startsAn engine that has stopped automatically may
restart in some cases without the driver having
decided that the journey should continue. In
the following cases the engine also starts auto-
matically if the driver has not depressed the
clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or takes his/her
foot off the brake pedal (automatic gearbox):
ConditionsM/AA
Misting forms on the windows.M + A
The environment in the passen-
ger compartment deviates from
the preset values.M + A
The outside temperature falls
below freezing point or exceeds
approx. 30 °C.M + A
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03 Your driving environment
DRIVe Start/Stop*
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130* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
ConditionsM/AA
There is a temporarily high cur-
rent take-off or battery capacity
drops below the lowest permissi-
ble level.M + A
Repeated pumping of the brake
pedal.M + A
The car starts to roll - faster than
the equivalent normal walking
pace.M
The driver's belt lock is opened
with the gear selector in D or N
position.A
Steering wheel movements.A
The gear selector is moved from
the D position to "+/-" or R.A
The driver's door is opened with
the gear selector in D position - a
"ping" sound and text message
inform that the Start/Stop func-
tion is active.A
AM = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
WARNING
Do not open the bonnet when the engine
has stopped automatically - the engine may
suddenly start automatically. First switch off
the engine as normal using the START/
STOP ENGINE button before opening the
bonnet.
The engine does not auto-startIn the following cases the engine does not
auto-start after having auto-stopped:
ConditionsM/AA
A gear is engaged without
declutching - a display text
prompts the driver to set the gear
lever in neutral position in order to
enable automatic starting.M
The driver is unrestrained, the
gear selector is in P position and
the driver’s door is open - a nor-
mal engine start must take place.A
The gear selector is moved to P
position - press the START/
STOP ENGINE button to restart
the engine.
If the driver's door is opened
before starting the engine with
the START/STOP ENGINE but-
ton, the Start/Stop function is
switched off.A
AM = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
Involuntary engine stop with manual
gearbox
In the event that a start-up fails and the engine
stops, proceed as follows:
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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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04 Driver support
Adaptive cruise control*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.159
With a further short press the cruise control is
deactivated. The set speed is cleared and can-
not be resumed with the
button.
Queue Assistant
In cars with automatic gearbox Adaptive cruise
control is supplemented with the Queue Assis-
tant function (also referred to as "Queue
Assist").
Queue Assistant has the following functions:
•Extended speed range - also below 30 km/
h and at standstill
•Change of target
•Automatic braking ceases when stationary
•Automatic activation parking brake.
Note that the lowest programmable speed for
the cruise control is 30 km/h - even though the
cruise control is capable of following another
vehicle down to a standstill, a lower speed
cannot be selected.
Extended speed range
NOTE
In order to activate the cruise control the
driver's door must be closed and the driver
must be wearing the seatbelt.
With automatic gearbox the cruise control can
follow another vehicle within the range of
0-200 km/h.
NOTE
Activation of the cruise control below
30 km/h requires a vehicle in front within a
reasonable distance.
For shorter stops in connection with inching in
slow traffic or at traffic lights driving is auto-
matically resumed if the stops do not exceed
about 3 seconds - if it takes longer before the
car in front starts moving again then the cruise
control is set in standby mode with automatic
braking. The driver must then re-activate the
cruise control in one of the following ways:
•Press the steering wheel button .
or
•Depress the accelerator pedal.
> The cruise control will then resume follow-
ing the vehicle in front.
NOTE
Queue Assist can hold the car stationary for
a maximum of 4 minutes - then the parking
brake is applied and Cruise Control is dis-
engaged.
•The driver has to release the parking
brake before the cruise control can be
reactivated.
Change of target
If the target vehicle in front suddenly turns then
there may be stationary traffic in front.
When the cruise control is following another
vehicle at speeds below 30 km/h and changes
target from a moving to a stationary vehicle, the
cruise control will slow down for the stationary
vehicle.
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04 Driver support
Adaptive cruise control*
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160* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
WARNING
When the cruise control is following another
vehicle at speeds in excess of 30 km/h and
the target is changed from a moving vehicle
to a stationary vehicle, the cruise control will
ignore the stationary vehicle and instead
select the stored speed.
•The driver must intervene him/herself
and brake.
Automatic standby mode with change of
target
Cruise control is disengaged and set in
standby mode:
•when the speed is below 5 km/h and cruise
control is not sure whether the target
object is a stationary vehicle or some other
object, e.g. a speed bump.
•when the speed is below 5 km/h and the
vehicle in front turns off so the cruise con-
trol no longer has a vehicle to follow.
Termination of automatic braking at a
standstill
In certain situations Queue Assist automati-
cally interrupts braking when stationary. This
means that the brakes are released and the car
may start to roll - the driver must therefore
intervene and brake the car himself/herself in
order to maintain its position.Queue Assist releases the foot brake and sets
cruise control in standby mode in the following
situations:
•the driver puts his/her foot on the brake
pedal
•the parking brake is applied
•the gear selector is moved to P, N or R
position
•the driver sets the cruise control in standby
mode.
Automatic activation parking brakeIn some situations Queue Assist applies the
parking brake in order to keep the car station-
ary.
This takes place if:
•the driver opens the door or takes off his/
her seatbelt
•DSTC is changed from Normal to Sport
mode
•Queue Assist has held the car stationary
for more than 4 minutes
•the engine is switched off
•the brakes have overheated.
The radar sensor and its limitations
The radar sensor is used - apart from by Adap-
tive cruise control - by the following functions
as well:
•Collision Warning with Auto Brake, see
page 173
•Distance Warning, see page 165.
The function of the radar sensor 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.
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07 During your journey
Loading
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.293 Lowering the rear seat backrest
To simplify loading in the cargo area, the rear
seat backrest can be folded down, see
page 82.
Load retaining eyelets
The folding load retaining eyelets are used to
fasten straps in order to anchor items in the
cargo area.
WARNING
Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects that are
loose or protrude could cause injury during
heavy braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects with
a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.
Bag holder*
Bag holder under folding hatch in the floor.
The bag holder keeps carrier bags in place and
prevents them from overturning and spreading
their contents across the cargo area.
1. Fold up the holder, which is part of the floor
hatch.
2. Fasten the bags with strap and secure the
carrying handle in the hooks.
12 V electrical socket*
Lower the cover to access the electrical
socket.
•The socket also provides voltage when the
remote control key is not in the ignition
switch.
IMPORTANT
Max. power takeoff is 10 A (120 W).
NOTE
Remember that using the electrical socket
with the engine switched off involves the
risk of discharging the car's battery.
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