2016 VOLVO V60 Owner´s Manual

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BLIS* – operation
Activating/deactivating BLIS
Button for activating/deactivating BLIS BLIS and CTA 14
are activated when the
engine is started; this is confirmed when the indicator lights on the front door panels flashonce. BLIS can be deactivated/reactivated by pressing the button on the center console. The number or combinations of options on the vehicle may not leave a space availableon the center console for the BLIS button. Ifthis is the case, BLIS can be deactivated/reactivated in the MY CAR menu system, see
My Car – introduction (p. 74)
• Select Off or On in
SettingsCar
settings
BLIS. When BLIS is deactivated/reactivated, the indicator lights will go out/illuminate (the indi-cators will also flash once when the functionis reactivated) and a message will appear inthe instrument panel. To erase the message: •
Press the
OK button on the left steering
wheel lever
or
• Wait for approx. 5 seconds for the mes- sage to disappear
Related information
•BLIS* – introduction (p. 245)
• BLIS* – function (p. 246)
• BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 247)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 249)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 250)
BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) is a supplementary BLIS 15
function intended to detect vehicles
crossing behind your vehicle while you are backing up.
Park assist/CTA button On vehicles equipped with the optional Park assist system (p. 232), Cross Traffic Alert(CTA) can be deactivated/reactivated bypressing the Park assist button on the centerconsole. The BLIS indicator lights on the frontdoors will flash when CTA is reactivated bypressing the button.
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WARNING
•BLIS and CTA are information sys- tems, NOT warning or safety systemsand do not function in all situations.
• BLIS and CTA do not eliminate theneed for you to visually confirm theconditions around you, and the needfor you to turn your head and should-ers to make sure that you can safelychange lanes or back up.
• As the driver, you have full responsibil-ity for changing lanes/backing up in asafe manner.
When does CTA function
How CTA works
CTA supplements BLIS by warning the driver of crossing traffic behind your vehicle, for example, when backing out of a parkingspace. It is primarily designed to detect another vehi- cle but in certain cases may also detectpedestrians or smaller objects such as bicy-cles. CTA is only activated when the vehicle is backing up and is activated automaticallywhen the gear selector is put in reverse.
• An audible signal indicates that CTA has detected something that is approachingfrom the side. The signal will come fromeither the left or right audio systemspeakers, depending on which the side ofyour vehicle the approaching vehicle/object has been detected.
• CTA also provides a warning by illuminat-ing the BLIS indicator lights.
• An icon will also illuminate in the Parkassist graphic on the center console dis-play.
LimitationsCTA has limitations in certain situations, for example, the CTA sensors cannot "see"through other parked vehicles or obstruc-tions. The following are several examples where CTA's "field of vision" may initially be limitedand approaching vehicles cannot be detecteduntil they are too close:
The vehicle is pulled far into a parking space
CTA's blind area
CTA's "field of vision"
In angled parking spaces, CTA may be "blind" on one side
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However, as you back your vehicle out of a parking space, CTA's "field of vision"expands. Examples of other limitations include:
• Dirt, ice or snow obstructing the sensors may reduce the system's function ormake it impossible to detect other vehi-cles or objects.
• Do not attach tape, decals, etc., on thesurface of the sensors (see the illustrationin the following "Maintenance" section).
• BLIS and CTA are deactivated if a trailer'swiring is connected to the vehicle's elec-trical system.
Related information
• BLIS* – introduction (p. 245)
• BLIS* – function (p. 246)
• BLIS* – operation (p. 247)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 249)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 250)
BLIS* – limitations
Maintenance
Location of the BLIS/CTA sensors 16
The BLIS/CTA 17
sensors are located on the
inside of the rear fenders/bumper. The surfaces in front of the sensors must be kept clean for the system to function opti-mally.
CAUTION
Repairs to the BLIS/CTA systems and/or repainting the rear bumper should only bedone by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-ice technician.
Related information
• BLIS* – introduction (p. 245)
• BLIS* – function (p. 246)
• BLIS* – operation (p. 247)
• BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 247)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 250)
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BLIS* – messages
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are not functioning normally, a
symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel and a text message will be displayed. Followany instructions that may be provided. These messages include:
MessageSystem status
CTA OFFCTA has been switched off manually. BLIS remainsactive.
BLIS and CTA OFFTrailerattachedBLIS and CTA are tempo- rarily deactivated becausea trailer's wiring has beenconnected to the vehicle'selectrical system.
BLIS and CTA Serv-ice requiredBLIS and CTA are not functioning normally.
• If this message recurs, the systems should beinspected by a trainedand qualified Volvoservice technician.
Messages can be erased by pressing the
OK
button on the left steering wheel lever.
Related information
• BLIS* – introduction (p. 245)
• BLIS* – function (p. 246)
• BLIS* – operation (p. 247)
• BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 247)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 249)
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S T A R T I N G A N D D R I V I N G

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252* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started/switched off using the remote key and the START/STOP
ENGINE button.
Ignition slot with remote key inserted (see Igni- tion modes (p. 77) for more information on igni-tion modes)
WARNING
Before starting the engine:
• Fasten the seat belt.
• Check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly.
• Make sure the brake pedal can bedepressed completely. Adjust the seatif necessary.
WARNING
•Never use more than one floor mat at a time on the driver's floor. Beforedriving, remove the original mat fromthe driver's seat floor before using anyother type of floor mat. Any mat usedin this position should be securely andproperly anchored in the attachingpins. An extra mat on the driver's floorcan cause the accelerator and/orbrake pedal to catch. Check that themovement of these pedals is not impe-ded.
• Volvo's floor mats are specially manu-factured for your car. They must befirmly secured in the clips on the floorso that they cannot slide and becometrapped under the pedals on the driv-er's side.
1. Press the remote key into the ignition slot
as far as possible, with the metallic key blade pointing outward (not inserted into the slot) 1
.
2. Depress the brake pedal 2
. 3. Press and release the
START/STOP
ENGINE button. The autostart function
will operate the starter motor until the engine starts or until its overheating func-tion stops it. The starter motor operates for a maxi- mum of 10 seconds. If the engine has notstarted, repeat the procedure.
CAUTION
If the engine does not start after the third try, wait for approximately 3 minutesbefore trying to start it again to give thebattery time to recover its startingcapacity.
NOTE
Keyless drive *
To start a vehicle equipped with the key- less drive feature, one of the remote keysmust be in the passenger compartment.Follow the instructions in steps 2 and 3 tostart the vehicle.
1 On vehicles with the optional keyless drive, it is only necessary to have a remote key in the passenger’s compartment.
2 If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to press the START/STOP ENGINE button to start the vehicle.

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WARNING
•Always remove the remote key from the ignition slot when leaving the vehi-cle and ensure that the ignition inmode
0 (see Ignition modes (p. 77) for
information about the ignition modes).
• On vehicles with the optional keylessdrive, never remove the remote keyfrom the vehicle while it is being drivenor towed.
• Always place the gear selector in Parkand apply the parking brake beforeleaving the vehicle. Never leave thevehicle unattended with the enginerunning.
• Always open garage doors fully beforestarting the engine inside a garage toensure adequate ventilation. Theexhaust gases contain carbon monox-ide, which is invisible and odorless butvery poisonous.
NOTE
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After a cold start, idle speed may be noticeably higher than normal for ashort period. This is done to help bringcomponents in the emission controlsystem to their normal operating tem-perature as quickly as possible, whichenables them to control emissions andhelp reduce the vehicle's impact on the environment 3
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CAUTION
• When starting in cold weather, the automatic transmission may shift up atslightly higher engine speeds than nor-mal until the automatic transmissionfluid reaches normal operating tem-perature.
• Do not race a cold engine immediatelyafter starting. Oil flow may not reachsome lubrication points fast enough toprevent engine damage.
• The engine should be idling when youmove the gear selector. Never acceler-ate until after you feel the transmissionengage. Accelerating immediately afterselecting a gear will cause harshengagement and premature transmis-sion wear.
• Selecting
P or N when idling at a
standstill for prolonged periods of timewill help prevent overheating of theautomatic transmission fluid.
Related information
• Switching off the engine (p. 254)
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If the gear selector is in the D or R positions and the car is not moving, engine speed (rpm) will be lower and it will take longer for the engine to reach normal operating temperature.

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Switching off the engine
Switch off the engine by pressing the START/
STOP ENGINE button.
If the gear selector is not in the P position or
if the vehicle is moving, press the START/
STOP ENGINE button twice or press and
hold it in until the engine switches off.
Related information
• Ignition modes (p. 77)
Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – introduction
ERS is a feature that makes it possible to remotely start the engine using the remotekey to cool or heat the passenger compart-ment before driving. The climate/ and infotainment systems will start using the same settings as when theengine was switched off. When the engine is started using ERS, it will run for a maximum of 15 minutes beforeautomatically switching off again. After 2 ERSstarts, the engine must be started in the nor-mal way before ERS can be used again.
NOTE
•Always adhere to applicable State, Province and/or Local laws regardingengine idling when using ERS.
• The service life of the remote key'sbattery is affected by ERS use. If thisfeature is used frequently, the batteryshould be replaced once a year, seeRemote key – replacing the battery(p. 153).
WARNING
Keep the following in mind before using ERS:
• The vehicle should be in view.
• The vehicle should be unoccupied.
• The vehicle must not be parked indoors or in an enclosed area.Exhaust fumes are harmful to thehealth.
Related information
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Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – starting the engine (p. 255)
• Engine Remote Start (ERS)* – switchingoff the engine (p. 255)