2015 VOLVO V60 Owner´s Manual

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Cell phone voice control*
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Voice output volume
Press MY CAR and go to SettingsVoice
settings
Voice output volume. Press OK/
MENU and turn TUNE to raise or lower the
volume. Press EXIT to save the change and
exit the menu.
Using voice commands
The driver initiates a voice command dialogue by pressing the voice control button (see theillustration on page 286). When a dialogue has been initiated, com- monly used commands will be shown in thedisplay. Grayed-out texts or texts in paren-theses are not part of the spoken command. Once you become familiar with the system, you can speed up the command dialogue bybriefly pressing the voice control button toskip prompts from the system. Commands can be given in several ways .
For example, the command "Phone call con- tact" can be spoken as:
• "Phone > Call contact"—say "Phone," wait for a system response, and thencontinue by saying "Call contact."
• "Phone call contact"—give the entirecommand at one time The following is a list of features that can be voice-controlled with a Bluetooth
®
-connected
cell phone.
ShortcutsShortcut commands for using the phone can be found in the MY CAR menu system, under
SettingsVoice settingsVoice
command list
Phone commands and
General commands. See page 219 for more
information on the menu system.
Dialing a numberThe system understands the digits zero to nine. These numbers can be spoken individu-ally, in groups of several digits at a time, orthe entire number can be given at once.Numbers above nine will not be recognized. The following is an example of a voice com- mand dialogue. The system's response mayvary depending on the situation.
The user initiates the dialogue by
saying:
Phone > dial number orPhone dial number
System responseNumber please
User actionBegin saying the digits in the phone number. If you say several digits and pause, the sys-tem will repeat them and prompt you by say-ing "Continue." Continue saying the digits. When you have finished, complete the command by saying"Dial." • You can also change the number by using the commands "Correction" (whichdeletes the last group of digits spoken) or"Delete" (which will erase the entirephone number).
Dialing from a call listThe dialogue below enables you make a call from one of your cell phone's call lists.
The user initiates the dialogue by saying:
Phone > dial from call list orPhone dial from call listContinue by responding to the system's prompts.
Calling a contactThe dialogue below enables you to call thepre-defined contacts in your cell phone. Seethe phone's user's guide if necessary.

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The user initiates the dialogue by saying:
Phone > call contact orPhone call contactContinue by responding to the system's prompts. When calling contacts, keep the following in mind:
• If there are several contacts with similar names, they will be presented in the dis-play in numbered lines and the systemwill prompt you to pick a line number
• If there are more lines in the list than canbe displayed at one time, saying "Down"will enable you to scroll downward in thelist (and saying "up" will take you back upthrough the list).
Dialing voice mailThe dialogue below enables you to call your voice mail to check any messages that youmay have received. Your voice mail phone number must be registered in the Bluetooth ®
function, see page 280.
The user initiates the dialogue by
saying:
Phone > dial voice mail or Phone dial voice mailContinue by responding to the system's prompts.

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Driving recommendations..................................................................... 292 Refueling............................................................................................... 296Loading................................................................................................. 301Cargo area ........................................................................................... 304Towing a trailer...................................................................................... 307
Emergency towing................................................................................ 310

D U R I N G Y O U R T R I P

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General information
Economical driving conserves natural
resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts andstops and adjusting the speed of your vehicleto immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules:
• Bring the engine to normal operating tem- perature as soon as possible by drivingwith a light foot on the accelerator pedalfor the first few minutes of operation. Acold engine uses more fuel and is subjectto increased wear.
• Whenever possible, avoid using the vehi-cle for driving short distances. This doesnot allow the engine to reach normaloperating temperature.
• Drive carefully and avoid rapid accelera-tion and hard braking.
• Use the transmission's Drive (
D) position
as often as possible and avoid using kick-down.
• Using the engine's optional Eco function 1
can help improve fuel economy. Seepage 136 for additional information. •
Using the transmission's Sport mode 2
may increase fuel consumption some-what. Use the transmission's Drive ( D)
position as often as possible. See page131 for additional information about Sportmode.
• Do not exceed posted speed limits.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extraload) in the vehicle.
• Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly (when tires are cold).
• Remove snow tires when threat of snowor ice has ended.
• Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc,increase air resistance and also fuel con-sumption.
• At highway driving speeds, fuel consump-tion will be lower with the air conditioningon and the windows closed than with theair conditioning off and the windowsopen.
• Using the onboard trip computer's fuelconsumption modes can help you learnhow to drive more economically.
Other factors that decrease gas mileage are: •
Dirty air cleaner
• Dirty engine oil and clogged oil filter
• Dragging brakes
• Incorrect front end alignment
Some of the above mentioned items and oth-ers are checked at the standard maintenanceintervals.
WARNING
Driving with the tailgate open: Driving
with the tailgate open could lead to poi- sonous exhaust gases entering the pas-senger compartment. If the tailgate mustbe kept open for any reason, proceed asfollows: • Close the windows
• Set the ventilation system control to air flow to floor, windshield and side win-dows and the blower control to itshighest setting.
Weight distribution affects handlingAt the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means thatthe steering wheel has to be turned morethan might seem appropriate for the curva-ture of a bend. This ensures good stabilityand reduces the risk of rear wheel skid.
1
Available on certain 4-cyl. engines
2 Models with the T6 turbo engine only.

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Remember that these properties can alter with the vehicle load. The heavier the load inthe cargo area, the less the tendency toundersteer.
Handling, roadholdingVehicle load, tire design and inflation pres-sure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,check that the tires are inflated to the recom-mended pressure according to the vehicleload. See the "Tire pressure" section. Loadsshould be distributed so that capacity weightor maximum permissible axle loads are notexceeded.
Driving through water
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The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 10 in.(25 cm), at a maximum speed of 6 mph(10 km/h).
• Take particular care when driving throughflowing water.
• Clean the electrical connections for trailerwiring after driving in mud or water.
• When driving through water, maintain lowspeed and do not stop in the water.
WARNING
•Avoid driving through standing or rushing water. Doing so can be dan-gerous and it may also be difficult todetermine the actual depth of thewater.
• If water cannot be avoided, after driv-ing through the water, press lightly onthe brake pedal to ensure that thebrakes are functioning normally. Wateror mud can make the brake liningsslippery, resulting in delayed brakingeffect.
CAUTION
• Engine damage will occur if water is drawn into the air cleaner.
• If the vehicle is driven through waterdeeper than 10 in (25 cm), water mayenter the differential and the transmis-sion. This reduces the oil's lubricatingcapacity and may shorten the servicelife of these components.
• Do not allow the vehicle to stand inwater up to the door sills longer thanabsolutely necessary. This could resultin electrical malfunctions.
• If the engine has been stopped whilethe vehicle is in water, do not attemptto restart it. Have the vehicle towedout of the water.
Engine and cooling systemUnder special conditions, for example when driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or withheavy loads, there is a risk that the engineand cooling system will overheat. Proceed asfollows to avoid overheating the engine. •
Maintain a low speed when driving with a trailer up long, steep hills.
• Do not turn the engine off immediatelywhen stopping after a hard drive.

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WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after theengine has been switched off.
•Remove any auxiliary lights from in front of the grille when driving in hot weatherconditions.
• Do not exceed engine speeds of4500 rpm if driving with a trailer in hillyterrain. The oil temperature could becometoo high.
Conserving electrical currentKeep the following in mind to help minimize battery drain:
• When the engine is not running, avoid using ignition mode
II. Many electrical
systems (the audio system, the optionalnavigation system, power windows, etc)will function in ignition modes 0 and I.
These modes reduce drain on the battery.
• Please keep in mind that using systems,accessories, etc., that consume a greatdeal of current when the engine is notrunning could result in the battery beingcompletely drained. Driving or having theengine running for approximately15 minutes will help keep the batterycharged. •
The optional 12-volt socket in the cargoarea provides electrical current even withthe ignition switched off, which drains thebattery.
Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician before driving long dis-tances. Your retailer will also be able to sup-ply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs andwiper blades for your use in the event thatproblems occur. As a minimum, the following items should be checked before any long trip:
• Check that engine runs smoothly and that fuel consumption is normal.
• Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
• Have the transmission oil level checked.
• Check condition of drive belts.
• Check state of the battery's charge.
• Examine tires carefully (the spare tire aswell), and replace those that are worn.Check tire pressures.
• The brakes, front wheel alignment, andsteering gear should be checked by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian only.
• Check all lights, including high beams. •
Reflective warning triangles are legallyrequired in some states/provinces.
• Have a word with a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician if you intend todrive in countries where it may be difficultto obtain the correct fuel.
• Consider your destination. If you will bedriving through an area where snow or iceare likely to occur, consider snow tires.
Cold weather precautionsIf you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, the followingadvice is worth noting:
• Make sure that the engine coolant con- tains 50 percent antifreeze. Any othermixture will reduce freeze protection. Thisgives protection against freezing down to–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled"antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Dif-ferent types of antifreeze must not bemixed.
• Volvo recommends using only genuineVolvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
• Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – thishelps prevent the formation of condensa-tion in the tank. In addition, in extremelycold weather conditions it is worthwhileto add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
• The viscosity of the engine oil is impor-tant. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil)