2013 VOLVO V60 stop start

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Gearboxes
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.125 Automatic gearbox Powershift*
D: Automatic gear positions. +/–: Manual gear
positions.
Powershift is a 6-stage automatic gearbox that
has double mechanical clutch discs in contrast
to a conventional automatic gearbox. A con-
ventional automatic gearbox has a hydraulic
torque converter instead that transfers power
from engine to gearbox.
Powershift transmission operates in the same
way and has similar controls and functions as
the Geartronic automatic transmission, descri-
bed in the previous section.
Powershift or Geartronic?In the event of uncertainty as to whether or not
the car is equipped with Powershift transmis-sion, this can be verified by checking the des-
ignation on the transmission's label under the
bonnet - see page 370. The designa-
tion ”MPS6” means that it is Powershift – trans-
mission otherwise it is Geartronic automatic
transmission.
HSAThe HSA (Hill Start Assist) function means that
the pressure in the brake system remains for
several seconds while the foot is moved from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal before
setting off or reversing uphill.
The temporary braking effect releases after
several seconds or when the driver acceler-
ates.
To bear in mindThe transmission's double clutch has overload
protection that is activated if it becomes too
hot, e.g. if the car is held stationary with the
accelerator pedal on an uphill gradient for a
long time.
Overheated transmission causes the car to
shake and vibrate, and the warning symbol illu-
minates and the information display shows a
message. The transmission can also overheat
during slow driving in queues (10 km/h orslower) on an uphill gradient, or with a trailer
hitched. The transmission cools down when
the car is stationary, with foot brake depressed
and the engine running at idling speed.
Overheating during slow driving in queues can
be avoided by driving in stages: Stop the car
and wait with your foot on the brake pedal until
there is a moderate distance to the traffic
ahead, drive forward a short distance, and then
wait another moment with your foot on the
brake pedal.
IMPORTANT
Use the foot brake to hold the car stationary
on an uphill gradient - do not hold the car
with the accelerator pedal. The gearbox
could then overheat.
For important information regarding Powershift
transmission and towing - see page 304.
Text message and actionIn some situations the display may show a
message at the same time as a symbol is illu-
minated.
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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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128* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
tem's fan speed or extremely high volume on
the audio system.
Auto-stopping the engineThe following is required for the engine to auto-
stop:
ConditionsM/AA
Declutch, set the gear lever in
neutral position and release the
clutch pedal - the engine is
switched off.M
Stop the car with the foot brake
and then keep your foot on the
pedal - the engine stops automat-
ically.A
AM = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
The AUTO START symbol on
the information display illumi-
nates as verification and
reminder that the engine is
has stopped automatically.
Auto-starting the engine
ConditionsM/AA
With the gear lever in neutral posi-
tion: Depress the clutch pedal or
press the accelerator pedal - the
engine starts. Engage a suitable
gear and continue the journey.M
The following option is also avail-
able on a downhill gradient:
Release the foot brake and let the
car move off - the engine starts
automatically when the speed
exceeds normal walking pace.M
Release the foot pressure on the
foot brake - the engine starts
automatically and the journey can
continue.A
AM = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
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 fordriving 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 125.
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.
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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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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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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.131
1. Depress the clutch pedal again - the engine
starts automatically.
2. In certain cases the gear lever must be set
in neutral position. The information display
then shows the text
Put gear in neutral
More information and settings
The MY CAR menu system in the car includes
instructions which explain parts of the DRIVe
concept along with several possible settings
and options - see page 203.
Text messageIn combination with this indicator
lamp the Start/Stop function may dis-
play text messages on the information display
for certain situations. For some of them there
is a recommended action that should be per-
formed. The following table shows some
examples.
SymbolMessageInfo/ActionM/AA
Auto Start-Stop ONIlluminates for about 5 seconds after Start/Stop has been
activated.M + A
Auto Start-Stop OFFIlluminates for about 5 seconds after Start/Stop has been
switched off.M + A
Auto Start-Stop serv. requiredStart/Stop is not operational. Contact a workshop - an
authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.M + A
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132* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolMessageInfo/ActionM/AA
Engine management systemAn automatic function check is carried out.M + A
AUTO-
STOPEngine in Auto StartThe engine is ready to start automatically - waiting for the
brake or clutch pedal to be depressed.M
Press Start buttonThe engine will not start automatically - start the engine as
normal with the START/STOP ENGINE button.M
Depress clutch pedal to startThe engine is ready to auto-start - waiting for the clutch pedal
to be depressed.M
Depress the foot brake to startThe engine is ready to auto-start - waiting for the brake pedal
to be depressed.M
Press brake and clutch to startThe engine is ready to auto-start - waiting for the brake or
clutch pedal to be depressed.M
Put gear in neutralGear is engaged without declutching - disengage and set the
gear lever in neutral position.M
AUTO-
STOPEngine in Auto StartThe engine is ready to start automatically - waiting for the
brake pedal to be released.A
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.133
SymbolMessageInfo/ActionM/AA
Select P or N to startStart/Stop has been deactivated - move the gear selector to
N or P position and start the engine as normal with the
START/STOP ENGINE button.A
Press Start buttonThe engine will not start automatically - start the engine as
normal with the START/STOP ENGINE button and the gear
selector in P or N.A
AM = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.
If a message does not go out following com-
pletion of the action then a workshop should
be contacted - an authorised Volvo workshop
is recommended.
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