2016 VOLVO S60 center console

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Making a settingDifferent alternatives for locking/unlocking confirmation can be selected in the menus bypressing MY CAR on the center console con-
trol panel. • To activate visual confirmation: go to
SettingsCar settingsLight
settings and select Door lock
confirmation light and/or Unlock
confirmation light by pressing OK/
MENU .
• To activate audible confirmation: go to
SettingsCar settingsLock
settings and select Audible
confirmation by pressing OK/MENU.
For a description of the menu system, see My Car – introduction (p. 70).
Lock indicator
Lock/alarm indicator light A flashing indicator light at the base of the windshield verifies that the vehicle is locked.
Related information
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Locking/unlocking – from the outside (p. 152)
• Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 153)
• Locking/unlocking – trunk (p. 155)
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)
The immobilizer is a start inhibitor that helps prevent unauthorized persons from startingthe engine. Each of the keys supplied with your vehicle contains a coded transponder. The code inthe key is transmitted to an antenna in theignition slot where it is compared to the codestored in the start inhibitor module. The vehi-cle will start only with a properly coded key. Ifyou misplace a key, take the other keys to atrained and qualified Volvo service technicianfor reprogramming as an anti-theft measure.The following messages (which may appear inthe instrument panel display) are related tothe immobilizer:

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Active chassis* (Four C)
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates thecharacteristics of the shock absorbers so thatthe vehicle's driving characteristics can beadjusted. There are three settings: Comfort,Sport and Advanced.
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.
ComfortComfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride and 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 is reduced 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 minimal and steering response is very direct. Gearshifting is done at high rpm in each gear fordynamic and active driving.
Related information
• Adjustable steering force* (p. 167)
Stability system – introduction
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system consists of a number of functions designed tohelp reduce wheel spin, counteract skiddingand to generally help improve directional sta-bility.
A pulsating sound will be audiblewhen the system is actively operat-ing and is normal. Acceleration willalso be slightly slower than normal.
WARNING
ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot deal with all situations or road conditions. The driver is always responsible for oper- ating the vehicle in a safe manner inaccordance with current traffic regulations.
ESC consists of the following functions:
• Traction control
• Spin control
• Active Yaw Control
• Engine Drag Control
• Corner Traction Control
Traction Control (TC)This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin at low speeds by transferringpower from a drive wheel that begins to losetraction to the wheel on the opposite side ofthe vehicle (on the same axle).

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Adjustable steering force*
Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver enhanced sense ofcontrol and stability. At low speed the vehicleis easy to steer in order to facilitate parking,etc.
Adjustable steering force*Steering force can be changed under MY
CAR
Car settingsSteering wheel
force
. Select Low, Medium or High. For a
description of the menu system, My Car – introduction (p. 70).
NOTE
This steering force level menu function cannot be accessed when the vehicle is inmotion.
NOTE
In certain situations, the power steering may become too warm and will have to betemporarily cooled down. While this ishappening, the power steering effect willbe reduced slightly and somewhat moreeffort may be required to turn the steeringwheel. If this occurs, a message will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Related information
• Active chassis* (Four C) (p. 162)
Road Sign Information (RSI)* – introduction
RSI is a feature that helps the driver see road signs with the posted speed limit.
Introduction
Examples of readable road signs If the vehicle passes a sign showing the speed limit, this will be displayed in the centerconsole.
WARNING
RSI does not function in all situations and is only intended to provide supplementaryinformation. The driver is always responsible for oper- ating the vehicle safely.
Related information
•Road Sign Information (RSI) – operation (p. 168)
• Road Sign Information (RSI) – limitations(p. 168)

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Distance Alert – introduction
Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con- trol and is a function that provides informationabout the time interval to the vehicle ahead.
IntroductionDistance Alert is active at speeds aboveapproximately 18 mph (30 km/h). Time inter-val information is only given for a vehicle thatis driving ahead of your vehicle in the samedirection. No information is provided for vehi-cles driving toward you, moving very slowly,or at a standstill.
Amber warning light3
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An amber warning light in the windshield glows steadily if your vehicle is closer to theone ahead than the set time interval.
NOTE
Distance Alert only monitors distance to the vehicle ahead while Adaptive CruiseControl is in standby mode or off.
WARNING
Distance Alert only indicates the distance to the vehicle ahead. It does not affect thespeed of your vehicle.
Related information
• Distance Alert – operation (p. 186)
• Distance Alert – limitations (p. 187)
• Distance Alert – symbols and messages (p. 189)
Distance Alert – operation
Distance Alert is part of Adaptive Cruise Con- trol and is a function that provides informationabout the time interval to the vehicle ahead.
Press the button in the center instrument panel to switch this function on or off. Theindicator light in the button illuminates whenthe function is on. Depending on the optional equipment selected, there may not be room for a Dis-tance Alert button in the center console. Inthis case, the function is controlled throughthe menu system. Press
MY CAR and go to
SettingsCar settingsDistance alert
On/Off.
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City Safety – operation
Using City Safety™
NOTE
The City Safety™ function is activated automatically each time the engine hasbeen switched off and restarted.
On and OffIn certain situations, it may be desirable to switch City Safety™ off, such as when drivingin close quarters where leaves, branches, etc.may obscure the hood and windshield. When the engine is running, City Safety™ can be switched off as follows: Press My Car in the center console control
panel and go to
SettingsCar settings
Driver support systemsCity Safety.
Select
Off.
If the engine is switched off, City Safety™ will reactivate when the engine is restarted.
WARNING
The laser sensor emits light when the igni- tion is in mode II or higher, even if City
Safety™ has been switched off.
To switch City Safety™ on again:
• Follow the same procedure as for switch- ing City Safety™ off but select
On.
Related information
•City Safety – introduction (p. 190)
• City Safety – function (p. 191)
• City Safety – limitations (p. 192)
• City Safety – troubleshooting (p. 193)
• City Safety – symbols and messages (p. 195)
• City Safety – Laser sensor (p. 196)
• My Car – introduction (p. 70)
City Safety – limitations
Limitations
WARNING
The laser sensor has certain limitations and its function may be reduced (or it maynot function at all) in conditions such asheavy rain or snowfall, or by dense fog orthick, blowing dust or snow. Condensa-tion, dirt, ice or snow on the windshieldmay also interfere with the sensor’s func-tion.
The sensor used by City Safety™ is designed to detect cars and other larger motor vehiclesahead of your vehicle in both daylight anddarkness. Objects such as warning flags hanging from long objects on the roof or accessories suchas auxiliary lights or protective arches on thefront of the vehicle that are higher than thehood may also impede the sensor’s function. Braking distance to the vehicle ahead increa- ses on slippery road surfaces, which mayreduce City Safety’s capacity to avoid a colli-sion. In situations like this, the stability sys-tem (see Stability system – introduction(p. 162)) will help provide the best possiblebraking capacity and stability. City Safety™ emits a laser beam and meas- ures the way in which the light is reflected.

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Collision warning* – operation
Settings are made by pressing MY CAR on
the center console control panel and using the menus displayed.
Activating/deactivating both warning
signals
To switch the system's audible and visual
signals on or off at the same time, press MY
CAR on the center console control panel and
go to
SettingsCar settingsDriver
support systems
Collision Warning. If
Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake is on, the system will perform aself-test each time the engine is started bybriefly illuminating the warning light. See MyCar – introduction (p. 70) for a description ofthe menu system. When the engine is switched on, the system setting that was being used when it wasswitched off will be the default setting.
NOTE
The auto-brake and pedestrian/cyclist detection features are always on, even ifthe audible and visual warning signalshave been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the audible warning signal only
The audible warning signal can be activated/ deactivated by pressing MY CAR on the cen- ter console control panel and going to
SettingsCar settingsDriver support
systems
Warning sound if risk of
collision.
Setting a warning distanceThis setting determines the distance at which the visual and audible warnings are triggered. Select
Long, Normal or Short by pressing
MY CAR on the center console control panel
and going to
SettingsCar settings
Driver support systemsCollision
Warning
Warning distance.
The warning distance determines the level of sensitivity used by the system. The warning distance
Long provides an earlier warning.
Begin by using Long and if the system gives
too many warnings, try changing to Normal.
WARNING
• The setting Short should only be used
in situations where traffic is light and moving at low speeds.
• Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection withFull Auto Brake alerts the driver to therisk of a collision but this function can-not reduce the driver’s reaction time.
• For the system to be as effective aspossible, it is recommended that Dis-tance Alert be set to 4 or 5, see Dis-tance Alert – operation (p. 186).
NOTE
•When Adaptive Cruise Control is used, the warning light and signal will beused by that function, even if thewarnings provided by Pedestrian andCyclist Detection with Full Auto Brakehave been deactivated by the driver.
• In situations where traffic is moving atconsiderably different speeds, or if thevehicle ahead brakes suddenly, warn-ings may be considered to be late, even if the setting
Long has been
selected.
Checking settingsThe current system settings can be checked by pressing MY CAR on the center console
control panel and going to
SettingsCar
settings
Driver support systemsCollision Warning.
Related information
• Collision warning – introduction (p. 197)
• Collision warning* – function (p. 199)
• Collision warning* – Pedestrian detection (p. 202)
• Collision warning* – Cyclist detection(p. 201)
• Collision warning* – limitations (p. 203)
• The camera’s limitations (p. 205)

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NOTE
The camera has certain limitations, see Adaptive Cruise Control – limitations(p. 181).
WARNING
•DAC is not intended to extend the duration of driving. Always plan breaksat regular intervals to help remain alert.
• A warning from DAC should not beignored. A driver may not be aware ofhow fatigued he/she has become.
• In certain cases, fatigue may not affectthe driver’s behavior. In situations ofthis type, no warning will be provided.Therefore, it is important to takebreaks at regular intervals, regardlessof whether or not DAC has given awarning.
Related information
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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – function (p. 212)
• Driver Alert Control (DAC) – operation(p. 211)
• Driver Alert Control (DAC) – limitations(p. 212)
• Driver Alert Control (DAC) – symbols andmessages (p. 213)
• Driver Alert System (p. 210) •
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro-duction (p. 215)
• Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) – introduction(p. 220)
Driver Alert Control (DAC) – operation
Operating DACSettings are made using menu system and the display in the center console. See My Car– introduction (p. 70) for more information onthe menu system.
On/OffTo put Driver Alert in standby mode:
• In the
MY CAR menu, scroll to
Car
settings
Driver support systemsDriver Alert and check the box. If the box
is not checked, the function is off.
Related information
• Driver Alert Control (DAC) – introduction (p. 210)
• Driver Alert Control (DAC) – function(p. 212)
• Driver Alert Control (DAC) – limitations(p. 212)
• Driver Alert Control (DAC) – symbols andmessages (p. 213)
• Driver Alert Control (DAC) – introduction(p. 210)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – intro-duction (p. 215)
• Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) – introduction(p. 220)

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Driver Alert Control (DAC) – symbols and messages
Depending on the situation, DAC may display certain symbols and text messages in theinstrument panel or center console screen.
Symbols and messages
Instrument panel
SymbolMessageDescription
Driver Alert Time for a breakThe vehicle has been driven erratically. The driver receives an audible signal and a text message.
Windscreen Sensors blockedThe camera is temporarily not functioning, due to snow, ice, or dirt on the windshield. Clean the area of the windshield in front of the camera. See The camera’s limitations (p. 205) for information on the cam-era’s limitations.
Driver Alert Sys Service requiredThe system is not functioning. Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician if the message remains in the display.