2014 VOLVO V60 Owners Manual

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.135
Electric additional heater*
The car is equipped with either a fuel-driven (p. 134) or an electric additional heater (p.134). The heater cannot be controlled manually, but is instead activated automatically after theengine has been started in outside tempera-tures below 14 °C and is switched off afterthe set passenger compartment temperaturehas been reached.
Related information
• Engine and passenger compartment heater* (p. 129)
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Storage spaces
Overview of storage spaces in the passenger compartment.
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138* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Storage compartment in door panel
Storage pocket* on front edge of front seat cushions
Ticket clip
Glovebox (p. 140)
Storage compartment
Jacket holder (p. 139)
Storage compartment, cup holder (p. 139)
Cup holder* in armrest, rear seat
Storage pocket
WARNING
Keep loose objects such as mobile phones, cameras, remote controls foraccessories, etc. in the glove compartmentor other compartments. Otherwise theymay injure people in the car in the event ofsudden braking or a collision.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.139
Jacket holder
The coat hanger is located on the left-hand side of the passenger seat's head restraint. The jacket holder is only designed for light clothing.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 137)
Tunnel console
The tunnel console is located between the front seats.
Storage compartment (e.g. for CDs) and USB*/AUX input under the armrest.
Includes cup holder for driver and pas- senger. (If ashtray and cigarette lighter (p.139) are specified, then there is a ciga-rette lighter in the 12 V socket (p. 141) forthe front seat, and a detachable ashtrayin the cup holder.)
Related information
•Storage spaces (p. 137)
Tunnel console - cigarette lighter and ashtray*
A detachable ashtray is fitted in the cup holder under the armrest. The cigarette lighteris fitted in the 12 V socket (p. 141) for thefront seat. The ashtray in the tunnel console (p. 139) is detached by lifting the tray straight up. Activate the lighter by pushing in the button. The button pops out when the lighter is hot.Pull out the lighter and light a cigarette on theheated coils.
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 137)
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140* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Glovebox
The glovebox is located on the passenger side.
The owner's manual and maps can be kept in here for example. There are also holders forpens on the inside of the lid. The gloveboxcan be locked (p. 167)* using the key blade(p. 155).
Related information
• Storage spaces (p. 137)
Inlay mats*
Inlay mats collect e.g. rubbish and slush. Volvo supplies specially manufactured inlaymats.
WARNING
Before setting off check that the inlaid mat in the driver area is firmly affixed andsecured in the bosses in order to avoidgetting caught adjacent to and under thepedals.
Related information
•Cleaning the interior (p. 381)
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirror is located on the rear of the sun visor.
Vanity mirror with lighting.
The light illuminates automatically when the cover is lifted.
Related information
• Lamp replacement - vanity mirror lighting (p. 358)
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.141
Tunnel console - 12 V-sockets
The electrical sockets (12 V) are located next to the cup holder 1
and rear of the tunnel con-
sole.
12 V socket in tunnel console, front seat.
12 V socket in tunnel console, rear seat. The electrical socket can be used for various accessories designed for 12 V, e.g. displayscreens, music players and mobile phones.For the socket to supply current, the remotecontrol key must be in at least key position
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(p. 70).
WARNING
Always leave the plug in the socket when the socket is not in use.
NOTE
Optional equipment and accessories - e.g. display screens, music players and mobilephones - which are connected to one ofthe passenger compartment's 12V electri-cal sockets, could be activated by the cli-mate control system, even when theremote control key has been removed orwhen the car is locked, for example, whenthe parking heater is activated at a presettime. For this reason remove the plugs from the electrical sockets for optional equipmentor accessories when not in use becausethe battery could be drained in the event ofsuch an occurrence!
IMPORTANT
Max. socket is 10 A (120 W) if one socket is used at a time. If both sockets in thetunnel console are used simultaneously,7.5 A (90 W) per socket is applicable. If the compressor for emergency puncture repair is connected to one of the two sock-ets, no other current consumer must beconnected to the other one.
NOTE
The compressor for emergency puncture repair (p. 333) has been tested andapproved by Volvo.
Related information
• Tunnel console - cigarette lighter and ashtray* (p. 139)
• 12 V electrical socket - cargo area* (p.144)
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If ashtray and cigarette lighter are specified then there is no cup holder and adjacent 12 V socket.
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142* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Loading
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The total of the weight of the passengers andall accessories reduces the car's payload bya corresponding weight. For more detailedinformation on weights, see Weights (p. 390).
The tailgate is opened via a buttonon the lighting panel or the remotecontrol key, see Locking/unlocking -
tailgate (p. 167).
WARNING
The car’s driving properties change depending on the weight and positioningof the load.
To bear in mind when loading
• Position the load firmly against the rear seat's backrest.
Note that objects must not prevent the func- tion of the WHIPS system for the front seats ifany of the rear seat's backrests is foldeddown, seeWHIPS - seating position (p. 35).
• Centre the load.
• Heavy objects should be placed as low as possible. Avoid placing heavy loads onlowered backrests.
• Cover sharp edges with something soft toavoid damaging the upholstery. •
Secure all loads to the load retaining eye-lets with straps or web lashings.
WARNING
A loose object weighing 20 kg can, in a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h,carry the impact of an item weighing1000 kg.
WARNING
The protection provided by the inflatable curtain in the headlining may be compro-mised or eliminated by high loads.
• Never load cargo above the backrest.
WARNING
Always secure the load. During heavy braking the load may otherwise shift, caus-ing injury to the car's occupants. Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with something soft. Switch off the engine and apply the park- ing brake when loading/unloading longitems. Otherwise you may accidentallyknock the gear lever or gear selector withthe load into a drive position - and the carcould then move off.
Related information
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Load retaining eyelets (p. 143)
• Safety net* (p. 145) •
Loading - long load (p. 143)
• Roof load (p. 143)
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