2015 VOLVO S60 warning light

Introduction
Important information
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Contacting Volvo
In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center1 Volvo Drive,P.O. Box 914Rockleigh, New Jersey 076471-800-458-1552www.volvocars.com/us In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada National Customer Service9130 Leslie Street, Suite 101Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 0B91-800-663-8255www.volvocars.com/ca
About this manual
•Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself withthe information found in the chapters"Your Driving Environment" and "DuringYour Trip."
• Information contained in the balance ofthe manual is extremely useful and shouldbe read after operating the vehicle for thefirst time.
• The manual is structured so that it can beused for reference. For this reason, itshould be kept in the vehicle for readyaccess.
FootnotesCertain pages of this manual contain informa- tion in the form of footnotes at the bottom ofthe page. This information supplements thetext that the footnote number refers to (a let-ter is used if the footnote refers to text in atable).
Display textsThere are several displays in the driver’s field of vision that show messages generated byvarious systems and functions in the vehicle.These texts are indicated in the Owner’sManual by being in slightly larger type thanthe surrounding text and are printed in gray, (for example:
Change doors unlock
setting).
DecalsThere are various types of decals in the vehi- cle whose purpose is to provide importantinformation in a clear and concise way. Theimportance of these decals is explained asfollows, in descending order of importance.
Risk of injury
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Black ISO symbols on a yellow warning back- ground, white text/image on a black back-ground. Decals of this type are used to indi-cate potential danger. Ignoring a warning ofthis type could result in serious injury ordeath.

01 Safety
Seat belts 01
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WARNING
•Never repair the belt yourself; have this work done by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician only.
• Any device used to induce slack intothe shoulder belt portion of the three-point belt system will have a detrimen-tal effect on the amount of protectionavailable to you in the event of a colli-sion.
• The seat back should not be tilted toofar back. The shoulder belt must betaut in order to function properly.
• Do not use child safety seats or childbooster cushions/backrests in thefront passenger's seat. We also rec-ommend that children who have out-grown these devices sit in the rearseat with the seat belt properly fas-tened.
Seat belt reminder
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Seat belt reminder light in ceiling console The seat belt reminder consists of an audible signal, an indicator light near the rearviewmirror and a symbol in the instrument panelthat alert all occupants of the vehicle to fas-ten their seat belts. The indicator light will beon for several seconds from the time the igni-tion is switched on. There will also be anaudible signal if the driver's seat belt is notfastened. If the front seat belts are unbuckled while the vehicle is in motion, the audible signal andwarning light will be active for a several sec-onds.
Rear seatsThe seat belt reminder in the rear seat hastwo additional functions:
• It provides information about which seat belts are fastened in the rear seat. A mes-sage will appear in the information displaywhen a belt is being used. This messagewill disappear after several seconds orcan be erased by pressing the
OK button
on the left steering wheel lever.
• It also provides a reminder if one of theoccupants of the rear seat has unbuckledhis/her seat belt while the vehicle is inmotion. A visual and audible signal will begiven. These signals will stop when theseat belt has been re-buckled or can bestopped by pressing the
OK button.
• The message
Unbelted in rear seat will
appear in the information display if one of the rear doors has been opened.
The message in the information display can always be accessed, even if it has beenerased, by pressing the OK button to display
stored messages.

01 Safety
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 01
22* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General information
Models with an analog instrument panel
Models with an digital instrument panel*
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple-mental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt pretensioners, front air-bags, side impact airbags, a front passengeroccupant weight sensor, and inflatable cur-tains. All of these systems are monitored bythe SRS control module. An SRS warninglight in the instrument panel (see the illustra-tion) illuminates when the ignition is in modes I
or II, and will normally go out after approxi-
mately 6 seconds if no faults are detected in the system. Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illumi-nates. If this warning symbol is not function-ing properly, the general warning symbol illu-minates and a text message will be displayed.See also page 81 for more informationabout indicator and warning lights.
WARNING
• If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illumi-nates while you are driving, have thevehicle inspected by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician assoon as possible.
• Never try to repair any component orpart of the SRS yourself. Any interfer-ence in the system could cause mal-function and serious injury. All work onthese systems should be performed bya trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.

01 Safety
Occupant Weight Sensor01
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General information
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Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light
Disabling the passenger's side frontairbag
Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the back seatof any vehicle with a front passenger side air-bag, and be properly restrained for their sizeand weight. For child safety recommenda-tions,see page 39. The Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) is designed to meet the regulatory requirementsof Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard(FMVSS) 208 and is designed to disable (willnot inflate) the passenger's side front airbagunder certain conditions. The OWS works with sensors that are part ofthe front passenger's seat and seat belt. Thesensors are designed to detect the presenceof a properly seated occupant and determineif the passenger's side front airbag should beenabled (may inflate) or disabled (will notinflate). The OWS will disable (will not inflate) the pas- senger's side front airbag when:
• the front passenger's seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in the frontseat,
• the system determines that an infant ispresent in a rear-facing infant seat that isinstalled according to the manufacturer'sinstructions,
• the system determines that a small childis present in a forward-facing childrestraint that is installed according to themanufacturer's instructions,
• the system determines that a small childis present in a booster seat,
• a front passenger takes his/her weight offof the seat for a period of time,
• a child or a small person occupies thefront passenger's seat.
The OWS uses a PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp which will illuminate and stayon to remind you that the passenger's side front airbag is disabled. The PASSENGERAIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is located in theoverhead console, near the base of the rear-view mirror.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched on, the OWS indicator light will go on for up to 10 sec-onds while the system performs a self-diagnostic test.
However, if a fault is detected in the system:
• The OWS indicator light will stay on
• The SRS warning light (see page 22) will come on and stay on
• The message
Pass. Airbag OFF Service
urgent will be displayed in the informa-
tion display.
WARNING
If a fault in the system is detected and indicated as described, be aware that thepassenger's side front airbag will notdeploy in the event of a collision. In thiscase, the SRS system and OccupantWeight Sensor should be inspected by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian as soon as possible.

01 Safety
Occupant Weight Sensor 01
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WARNING
•Never try to open, remove, or repair any components in the OWS system.This could result in system malfunc-tion. Maintenance or repairs shouldonly be carried out by an a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
• The front passenger's seat should notbe modified in any way. This couldreduce pressure on the seat cushion,which might interfere with the OWSsystem's function.
Passeng- er's seatoccu-pancy sta-tusOWS indicatorlight sta-tusPasseng- er's sidefront air-bag status
Seat unoc- cupiedOWS indi- cator lightlights up.Passenger's side front air-bag disabled
Seat occu- pied by lowweightoccupant/ object AOWS indi- cator lightlights upPassenger's side front air-bag disabled
Seat occu- pied byheavy occu-pant/objectOWS indi- cator lightis
not litPassenger's side front air-bag enabled
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Volvo recommends that children always be properly restrained in appropriate child restraints in the rear seats.Do not assume that the passenger's side front airbag isdisabled unless the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicatorlamp is lit. Make sure the child restraint is properly instal-led. If there is any doubt as to the status of the passeng-er's side front airbag, move the child restraint to the rearseat.
The OWS is designed to enable (may inflate) the passenger's side front airbag in the eventof a collision anytime the system senses thata person of adult size is sitting properly in thefront passenger's seat. The PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will be off andremain off. If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the PASSENGER AIR-BAG OFF indicator lamp is on, it is possiblethat the person isn't sitting properly in theseat. If this happens:
• Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in an upright position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat,centered on the seat cushion, with theperson's legs comfortably extended.
• Restart the vehicle and have the personremain in this position for about twominutes. This will allow the system todetect that person and enable the pas-senger's frontal airbag.
• If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-tor lamp remains on even after this, theperson should be advised to ride in therear seat.
This condition reflects limitations of the OWS classification capability. It does not indicateOWS malfunction.
ModificationsIf you are considering modifying your vehiclein any way to accommodate a disability, forexample by altering or adapting the driver's

01 Safety
Whiplash Protection System – WHIPS 01
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General informationWhiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only
The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the frontseat backrests designed to help absorb someof the energy generated in a collision from therear (when the vehicle is rear-ended). In the event of a collision of this type, the hinges and brackets of the front seat back-rests are designed to change position slightlyto allow the backrest/head restraint to helpsupport the occupant's head before movingslightly rearward. This movement helpsabsorb some of the forces that could result inwhiplash.
WARNING
•The WHIPS system is designed to supplement the other safety systemsin your vehicle. For this system tofunction properly, the three-point seatbelt must be worn. Please be awarethat no system can prevent all possibleinjuries that may occur in an accident.
• The WHIPS system is designed tofunction in certain collisions from therear, depending on the crash severity,angle and speed.
WARNING
• Occupants in the front seats must never sit out of position. The occu-pant's back must be as upright ascomfort allows and be against the seatback with the seat belt properly fas-tened.
• If your vehicle has been involved in arear-end collision, the front seat back-rests must be inspected by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician,even if the seats appear to be undam-aged. Certain components in theWHIPS system may need to bereplaced.
• Do not attempt to service any compo-nent in the WHIPS system yourself.

03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.79
FunctionPage
Controls for menus and messages, turn signals,high/low beams, tripcomputer215, 103,98, 230
Paddles for manually shifting gears*127
Cruise control153
Horn, airbag96, 23
Main instrument panel79
Infotainment system/ Bluetooth hands-freecontrols244, 272
START/STOP ENGINE button88
Ignition slot88
Display for infotainment system functions andmenus244, 213
Door handle-
In-door control panels (power windows, mirrors,central locking button)108, 110, 69
FunctionPage
Hazard warning flashers103
Controls for the infotain- ment system and menus215, 244, 224
Climate system controls224
Gear selector125
Controls for active chas- sis (Four-C)*237
Wipers and washers106, 107
Steering wheel adjust- ment96
Hood opening control342
Parking brake142
Power seat* adjustment controls90
Lighting panel, buttons for opening fuel fillerdoor and unlocking andopening the trunk98, 294, 71
Instrument panel information displays
Information displays: analog instrument panel
Information displays: digital instrument panel* These displays show information on some of the vehicle's functions, such as cruise con-

03 Your driving environment
Instruments and controls
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Theme Eco: gauges and indicators
Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows a white marking, a yellow indicator light willilluminate to indicate a low fuel level. Seealso 230 and 292 for additional informa-tion.
Eco Guide (see page 130)
Speedometer
Tachometer (engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm))
Gear indicator: Shows the currently selected gear
Theme Performance : gauges and indicators
Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows a white marking, a yellow indicator light willilluminate to indicate a low fuel level. Seealso 230 and 292 for additional informa-tion.
Coolant temperature gauge
Speedometer
Tachometer (shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute(rpm))
Power Meter (see page 130).
Gear indicator: Shows the currently selected gear
Indicator and warning symbols
Indicator and warning symbols: analog instru- ment panel
Indicator symbols
Indicator and warning symbols
Warning symbols