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194* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
Center console control panel
Volvo Navigation System (VNS)* – NAV:
see the separate VNS manual for operat- ing instructions.
Infotainment ( RADIO, MEDIA , TEL ): see
page 226 .
Vehicle-related settings - MY CAR: see
page 197.
Park assist camera - CAM*: see
page 182.
Climate system: see page 203.
Volvo Sensus is the operating system in your vehicle providing a coordinated interface for anumber of functions such as the individual-ized settings that can be made in the MY
CAR menus, the climate and infotainment systems as well as other options such as thepark assist camera(s), etc. Volvo Sensus uses the screen in the center instrument panel to display information andselections are made using this panel’s con-trols and buttons. Certain features can alsobe controlled using the steering wheel key-pad. Press
MY CAR to present all of the available
settings related to driving and/or controlling the vehicle, such as City Safety, setting theclock, lock settings, etc. Press RADIO , MEDIA , TEL , NAV * and CAM*
to change a source and to activated systems or functions such as AM, FM1, CD, DVD,Bluetooth, navigation* and the park assistcamera *. See the respective sections in this manual for more detailed information about your vehi-cle's various features and functions.
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Introduction
The menu system provides access to menus for operating many of the vehi-cle's functions, such as setting the
clock, door mirrors, locks, etc.
Navigating in the menus is done using the buttons on the center console control panelor with the right-side steering wheel keypad. Some of the features mentioned in this sec- tion are optional.
Operation
Center console controls
Center console controls for menu navigation
Press MY CAR to access the My Car
menus.
Press OK/MENU to select a highlighted
selection or to store a certain function in the system's memory.
Turn to navigate up/down among menu selections.
EXIT
EXIT functionsThe results of a short press on EXIT vary,
depending on where the cursor is and where you are in the menu structure. •
Reject and incoming phone call
• The current function will be cancelled
• Characters that have been entered will be erased
• The most recent selection will be cancel-led
• Go back (upward) in the menu system
A long press will take you to the highest
menu level (the main view), giving you access to all of the vehicles/menus. See page 227for additional information.
Steering wheel keypad
The keypad varies according to the vehicle's equipment
Turn the thumb wheel to go up/down
among menu selections. Press the thumb
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wheel to make a selection or store a func- tion in the system's memory.
EXIT.
PathsThe current menu level is displayed at the upper right of the center console display.Menu paths are displayed as follows, forexample:
SettingsCar settingsLock settings
Doors unlockDriver door, then all
The following is an example of how to set a function in the menu system:
1. Press the MY CAR button on the center
console control panel.
2. Navigate to a menu, for example
Settings using the thumb wheel (1) and
press it to open a submenu.
3. Navigate to the desired submenu such as
Car settings.
4. Navigate to
Lock settings and press the
thumb wheel to open a new submenu.
5. Navigate to
Doors unlock and press the
thumb wheel to open a submenu with alternatives that can be selected. 6. Use the thumb wheel to move to the
desired choice and press the thumbwheel to put an X in the box.
7. Finish by exiting the menu system either one step at a time with short presses onEXIT (2) or press and hold this button to
return to the main menu.
The OK/MENU (2), EXIT (4) and control (3) in
the center console can be used in the sameway.
MY CAR
When the MY CAR symbol has been
selected, the following menu alternatives are displayed.
•My S60
•Trip statistics
•Support systems
•Settings
My S60
MY CARMy S60
The display shows all of the vehicle's driver support systems, which can be activated/deactivated here.
Trip statistics
MY CARTrip statistics
Information from previous trips is stored and can be displayed in the form of a bar chart,see page 217
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Climate system controls
Heated front seats*
The current seat temperature setting is shown in the center console display
Press the lower section of the button repeatedly untilthe desired number of indi-cator lights illuminate: Highest heat level – three indicator lights.
Medium heat level – two indicator lights. Lowest heat level – one indicator light.If no indicator lights are illuminated, the seat heating is switched off.
Seat heating will automatically switch off when the engine is switched off.
Starting the seat heating automaticallyThis setting starts heating the driver's seat (at the highest level) automatically when theengine is started if the ambient temperature isbelow approx. 45° F (7° C). Activate/deactivate this function in the MY CAR menu system, under
Settings
Climate settingsAuto start driver seat
heater.
Heated rear seats*
Heat control for the outboard seating posi- tions is done in the same way as for the frontseats.
Blower controlTurn the control clockwise toincrease or counterclockwiseto decrease the blowerspeed. If AUTO is selected,
blower speed will be regula-ted automatically and thiswill override manual adjust-
ment.
NOTE
If the blower is turned off completely, the air conditioning is disengaged, which mayresult in fogging on the windows.
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Air distribution
Manual air distribution—defroster
Manual air distribution—dashboard air vents
Manual air distribution—floor
The figure consists of three buttons. When a button is pressed, the corresponding figurewill appear in the display with an arrow indi-cating which manual air flow has beenselected (see the following illustration). Seealso the air distribution chart on page 211.
Air distribution is shown in the center console display
AutoThe function automatically regulates cooling, heating,blower speed, recirculation,and air distribution to main-tain the chosen temperature.If you select one or moremanual functions, the other
functions continue to be controlled automati-cally. The air quality sensor is engaged and allmanual settings are switched off when AUTO
is pressed. The display shows
AUTO
CLIMATE.
Blower speed in automatic mode can be set under
Climate settingsAutomatic blower
adjustment
. Choose between Low, Normalor High.
NOTE
Selecting the lowest blower speed may increases the risk of fog forming on thewindows.
Temperature controlThe temperatures on the driver and passenger sidescan be set separately. Whenthe vehicle is started, themost recent setting isresumed.
NOTE
Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by selecting a higher/lower temperaturethan the actual temperature required.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.209
A/C – ON/OFFWhen the indicator light in the button is on, the air con-ditioning is controlled auto-matically. This cools/heatsand dehumidifies the incom-ing air. When the indicatorlight in the button is off, the
air conditioning is disengaged. Other func-tions are still controlled automatically. Whenmaximum defroster is selected, the air condi-tioning system is set for maximum blowerspeed and dehumidifies the cabin as quicklyas possible.Max. defroster and electrically heated windshield*
The selected settings are shown in the center console display
Electrical heating*
Max. defroster
Models without an electrically heated wind-
shield • Press the button once to start defrosting/de-icing the windshield and front side windows. The indicator light (2)in the defroster button illuminates whenthe function is active.
• Press the button twice to switch off thedefroster (the indicator light will switchoff).
Models with an electrically heated wind-
shield*
• If this feature is switched off, press thebutton once to start heating the wind- shield 1
. Symbol (1) will illuminate in the
center console display.
• Press the button twice to start both the defroster and the windshield heating.Symbols (1) and (2) will illuminate in thecenter console display.
• If these features are on, press the buttonto switch them off. The symbols will nolonger be displayed.
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If a "C" appears in the rear-view mirror when the button is pressed, the compass* has to be recalibrated, see page 111.
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Active chassis (Four C)
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Con- trolled Chassis Concept), regulates the cha-racteristics of the shock absorbers so that thecar's driving characteristics can be adjusted.There are three settings: Comfort, Sport andAdvanced.
ComfortComfort mode offers a somewhat softer rideand the transmission shifts gears at lowerrpm. This mode is particularly suitable forlong-distance highway driving. The indicatorlight in the button will be on when this modeis selected.
SportIn this mode, the vehicle's body sway isreduced during cornering and steeringresponse is more immediate. The transmis-sion shifts up at higher rpm for sportier driv-ing. The indicator light in the button will be onto indicate that Sport mode has beenselected.
AdvancedIn this mode, body sway in curves is minimaland steering response is very direct. Gearshifting is done at high rpm in each gear fordynamic and active driving.
Operation
Chassis settings
Use the buttons in the center console to change setting. The setting in use when theengine is switched off is activated the nexttime the engine is started.
Speed-dependent steering force*
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver enhanced sensitivity.At low speed the vehicle is easy to steer inorder to facilitate parking, etc. Steering force can be changed under
MY
CAR
Car settingsSteering wheel
force
. Select Low, Medium or High. For a
description of the menu system, see page 197.
NOTE
This steering force level menu function cannot be accessed when the vehicle is inmotion.
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Vanity mirror
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Vanity mirror with lightingThe light comes on automatically when the cover is lifted.
12-volt sockets
12-volt socket in the front tunnel console
12-volt socket in the rear center console
The electrical sockets can be used for 12-volt accessories such as cell phone chargers andcoolers. For the socket to supply current, the ignition must be in at least mode
I, see
page 86. The maximum current consumption is 10A (120W) if only one of the 12-volt sockets inthe passenger compartment is in use. If boththe front and rear sockets are used at thesame time, the maximum current consump-tion per socket is 7.5A (90W). The auxiliary sockets can also be used to power a cigarette lighter. Accessory cigarettelighters and ashtrays can be purchased fromyour Volvo retailer.
WARNING
Always keep the sockets covered when not in use.