2015 VOLVO V60 steering wheel

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FunctionPage
Controls for menus and messages, turn signals,high/low beams, tripcomputer219, 106,101, 234
Paddles for manually shifting gears*131
Cruise control157
Horn, airbag99, 23
Main instrument panel81
Infotainment system/ Bluetooth hands-freecontrols248, 276
START/STOP ENGINE button90
Ignition slot90
Display for infotainment system functions andmenus248, 217
Door handle-
In-door control panels (power windows, mirrors,central locking button)112, 114, 71
FunctionPage
Hazard warning flashers106
Controls for the infotain- ment system and menus219, 248, 228
Climate system controls228
Gear selector129
Controls for active chas- sis (Four-C)*241
Wipers and washers109, 110
Steering wheel adjust- ment99
Hood opening control350
Parking brake146
Power seat* adjustment controls92
Lighting panel, buttons for opening fuel fillerdoor and unlocking thetailgate101, 298, 73
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-

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82* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
trol, the trip computer and messages. The information is shown with text and symbols. More detailed information can be found in the descriptions of the functions that use theinformation displays.
Gauges and indicators: analog instrument panel
Fuel gauge: When the indicator shows one white marking 1
, a yellow indicator
light will illuminate to indicate a low fuel level. See also 234 and 296 for addi-tional information.
Eco meter: Indicates how economically the vehicle is being driven. The higher the needle moves on the scale, the moreeconomically the vehicle is being driven.
Speedometer
Tachometer: Shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm)
Gear indicator: Shows the currently selected gear
Gauges and indicators: digital instrument panel*
Different themes (display alternatives) can be selected for the digital instrument panel: •
Elegance
• Eco
• Performance
To change themes, press the OK button on
the left steering wheel lever and use the thumb wheel to scroll to
Themes. Press OK
to confirm your choice.
Theme Elegance : gauges and indicators
Fuel gauge. When the indicator shows one white marking, a yellow indicator lightwill illuminate to indicate a low fuel level.See also 234 and 296 for additionalinformation.
Coolant temperature gauge
Speedometer
Tachometer (engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm))
Gear indicator: Shows the currently selected gear
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When the message Distance to empty fuel tank: shows "----", the marker turns red

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88* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is between 23° and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), a snowflakesymbol will be displayed next to the tem-perature. This symbol serves as a warningfor possible slippery road surfaces. Pleasenote that this symbol does not indicate a
fault with your vehicle. At low speeds or when the vehicle is not moving, the temperature readings may beslightly higher than the actual ambienttemperature.
Trip odometers
Trip odometer 3
Odometer display
The trip odometers
T1 and T2 are used to
measure short distances. The distance is shown in the display. Turn the thumb wheel on the left steering wheel lever to display the desired trip odome-ter. Press and hold the RESET button on the left
steering wheel lever for at least 1 second to reset the selected trip odometer 4
.
Clock
Clock, digital instrument panel*
Display 5
Setting the clockThe clock can be set in the
MY CAR menu
system. See page 219 for additional informa- tion about these menus.
1. Go to SettingsSystem optionsTime.
2. The hour box will be selected. Press OK
to activate this box.
3. Turn TUNE to set the correct hour and
press OK to confirm the setting and
deactivate this box.
4. Turn TUNE to select the minute box (A)
and press OK to activate this box (B).
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The trip odometer will be displayed differently in analog and digital instrument panels
4 Models with a digital information panel: press and hold RESET for more than approximately 4 seconds to reset all trip computer information
5 Models with an analog instrument panel: the time will be displayed in the center of the instrument panel

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Adjusting
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Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steering wheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel can be adjusted for both height and reach:
1. Pull the lever toward you to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you.
3. Push back the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to push into place, press the steering wheellightly at the same time as you push thelever.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing.
With the optional speed-dependent power steering the level of steering force can beadjusted, see page 241.
Keypads and steering wheel paddles*
Steering wheel keypads and paddles*
Cruise control, see page 157. Adaptive cruise control*, see page 159.
Paddles for manually shifting gears (Gear- tronic), see page 131.
Infotainment system controls, see page 249.
Horn
Horn
–Press the steering wheel hub to sound the horn.

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100* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Electrically heated* steering wheel
Button for steering wheel heating
With the engine running, press this button once to begin warming the steering wheel(press again to switch off). The indicator lightin the button will illuminate when the functionis active. This function can also be started automati- cally (the setting can be activated/deactivatedin the MY CAR menu) if the vehicle is cold
and the ambient temperature is belowapproximately 50° F (10° C).

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Lighting
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102* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
High/low beam headlights
Headlight switch and steering wheel lever
High beam flash
Toggle between high and low beams
Low beam headlightsWhen the engine is started, the low beams are activated automatically if the headlight control is in position
.
Continuous high beam headlights
With the headlight switch in the (in
dark conditions only, when the daytime run- ning lights have automatically switched offand the low beam headlights have switched on) or
position: •
Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to position 2 and release it to togglebetween low and high beams.
High beam flashPull the lever toward the steering wheel to position 1. The high beams come on until thelever is released.
Active high beams – AHB*AHB is a feature that uses a camera at theupper edge of the windshield to detect theheadlights of oncoming vehicles or the tail-lights of a vehicle directly ahead. When thishappens, the headlights will automaticallyswitch from high beams to low beams. Whenthe camera no longer detects the headlights/taillights of other vehicles, your headlights willswitch back to high beams after several sec-onds. To activate AHB:
• Turn the headlight control to the
position.
The feature will begin functioning if the engine has been running for at least 20 seconds andthe vehicle's speed is at least 12 mph(20 km/h).
Headlight switch in the AUTO position
Switch AHB on or off by pulling the left steer- ing wheel lever rearward (toward the steeringwheel) as far as possible and releasing it. IfAHB is switched off while the high beams areon, the headlights will change to low beams.

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Lighting
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104* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Tunnel detection (models with the rain sensor* only)
The rain sensor reacts to the change in light- ing conditions when, for example, the vehicleenters a tunnel and the tunnel detection fea-ture will then activate the low beam head-lights. The low beams will be switched offapprox. 20 seconds after the vehicle leavesthe tunnel. The rain sensor does not have to be activated for tunnel detection to function.
Active Bending Lights (ABL)*
Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light function deactivated (left) and activated (right)
When this function is activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help light up a curve according to movements of the steeringwheel (see the right-pointing beam in theillustration). ABL is activated automatically
2
when the
engine is started. The function can be deactivated/reactivated in the MY CAR menu system under
My V60
Active Bending Lights or under Settings
Car settingsLight settingsActive
Bending Lights.
See page 219 for a description of the menu system.
NOTE
This function is only active in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicleis in motion.
If a fault should occur in the system, the sym- bol will illuminate and a message will be dis-played as shown in the table.
SymbolDisplayExplanation
Headlamp failureServicerequiredThe system is not functioningproperly andshould beinspected/repaired by atrained andqualified Volvoservice techni-cian.
Cornering lightsModels equipped with ABL also have front cornering lights that temporarily provide extralight to the front left or right of the vehicle atlow speeds when making a sharp turn (forexample, when turning into a parking space)or when the turn signals are used. This feature is activated when: • High or low beam headlights are on
and
• The vehicle's speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h)
The feature is also activated when the vehicle is backing up.
2 The factory default setting is on.

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The rear fog lights will only function in combi- nation with the high/low beam headlights.
–Press the button to switch the rear fog lights on/off.
> The rear fog light indicator symbol
on the instrument panel and the
light in the button illuminate when the rear fog lights are switched on.
NOTE
The rear fog lights are considerably brighter than the normal taillights andshould be used only when conditions suchas fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reducevisibility for other vehicles to less than500 ft. (150 meters).
NOTE
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights suchas headlights, fog lights, or taillights. Thisis normal and the lights are designed towithstand moisture. Normally, condensa-tion will dissipate after the lights have beenon for a short time.
Hazard warning flashers
Location of the hazard warning flasher button
The hazard warning flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffichazard.
–To activate the flashers, press the button in the center dash. Press the button againto turn off the flashers.
NOTE
• Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary,depending on where you live.
• The hazard warning flashers will beactivated automatically if an airbagdeploys.
Turn signals
Turn signals
When changing lanes
The driver can automatically flash the turn
signals 3 times by moving the turn signal lever up or down to the first position andreleasing it.
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as pos-
sible to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be cancelled automatically by the move-ment of the steering wheel, or the lever canbe returned to its initial position by hand.