2017 VOLVO XC60 Owner´s Manual

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.255
While driving
•If you select the manual shifting position while driving, the gear that was being used inthe Drive position will also initially beselected in the manual shifting position.
• Move the gear selector forward (toward
+) to
shift to a higher gear or rearward (toward –)
to shift to a lower gear.
• If you hold the gear selector toward "
–", the
transmission will downshift one gear at atime and will utilize the braking power of theengine. If the current speed is too high forusing a lower gear, the downshift will notoccur until the speed has decreased enoughto allow the lower gear to be used.
• If you slow to a very low speed, the transmis-sion will automatically shift down.
Shiftlock: Neutral (N)
If the gear selector is in the
N position and the
vehicle has been stationary for at least 3 seconds (irrespective of whether the engine is running)then the gear selector is locked. In order to move the gear selector from N to
another gear position, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition must be in at least position II, see Ignition modes (p. 80).
Geartronic : steering wheel paddles *
In addition to the manual gearshift function using the gear selector, this option makes it possible tomanually shift gears from the steering wheel.
Steering-wheel mounted gear shift paddles
"– ": Shift down to a lower gear.
"+ ": Shift up to a higher gear.
In order to shift gears with the paddles, they have to first be activated. The gear selector can be
in either the D or S position. Activating the paddles:
• Pull either paddle toward the steering wheel and release it; the
D in the instrument panel
will change to the number of the gear cur- rently being used. Shifting gears:
• Pull the paddle toward the steering wheeland release it.
Deactivating the paddles:
• Hold the "
+" paddle for approximately
3 seconds.
NOTE
If the gear selector was in D when paddle
shifting was activated ( D changed to the
number of the gear being used), the transmis- sion will automatically revert to D after
approximately 5 seconds if the paddles are not used to shift gears. This will not occur:

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•during active driving (e.g., on a winding road, while accelerating, etc)
• if the gear selector was in
S when the
paddles were activated
If the transmission reverts to D, the paddles
will have to be reactivated (pull either paddletoward the steering wheel and release it)before they can be used to shift gears again. The paddles can also be manually deactivated by pulling both paddles toward the steeringwheel and holding them until the gear num-ber shown in the instrument panel changes to D .
Geartronic : Sport mode ( S)7
This transmission mode provides sportier shifting characteristics and enables a more active drivingstyle by making it possible to drive at higher rpmin each gear before shifting up. The engine alsoresponds faster when the accelerator pedal ispressed. To access Sport mode from Drive (
D), move the
gear selector to the left. The transmission will not switch to manual shifting mode until the gearselector is moved forward or rearward toward +or –. Sport mode can be selected any time.
NOTE
• On vehicles equipped with Sport mode, the transmission symbol in the main instrument panel will change from
D to S
when the gear selector is moved to the manual shifting mode. If the gear selectoris moved toward "+" or "-", the number ofthe gear currently being used will be dis-played, see Information displays – intro-duction (p. 69).
• Please be aware that using Sport modemay result in a slight decrease in fuel economy. Driving in
D can help improve
fuel economy.
Geartronic : starting on slippery surfaces
Selecting 3rd gear in Geartronic

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Transmission – shiftlock override
If the vehicle cannot be driven, for example because of a dead battery, the gear selectormust be moved from the P position before the
vehicle can be moved 8
.
Shiftlock override
Lift away the rubber mat on the floor of the storage compartment behind the center con-sole to expose the small opening for overrid-ing the shiftlock system.
Insert the key blade into the opening. Press the key blade down as far as possible andkeep it held down.
Move the gear selector from the P position.
For information on the key blade, see Detachable key blade – general information(p. 155).
Related information
• Transmission – general information (p. 252)
• Transmission – positions (p. 253)
• Transmission – Geartronic (p. 254)
• Fuel tank volume – specification and volume(p. 378)
Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA)
When starting on steep hills, HSA (see Transmis- sion – general information (p. 252)) retains pres-sure on the brake pedal for several seconds afterthe pedal has been released in order to keep thevehicle at a standstill. The brakes will be releasedafter several seconds or when the driver pressesthe accelerator pedal. The pedal will return to itsnormal position somewhat slower than normal.
Related information
• Start/Stop – introduction (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – function (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – settings (p. 260)
• Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions (p. 259)
• Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions (p. 260)
• Start/Stop – symbols and messages(p. 261)
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If the battery is dead, the electric parking brake cannot be applied or released. Connect an auxiliary battery if the battery voltage is too low, see Jump starting (p. 251).

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Start/Stop – introductionStart/Stop is a function that temporarily switches off the engine when the vehicle is not moving,for instance in heavy traffic or at a traffic light tohelp reduce fuel consumption.
Start/Stop is available with certain engines/ transmissions.
Related information
• Start/Stop – function (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – settings (p. 260)
• Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions (p. 259)
• Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions (p. 260)
• Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA) (p. 257)
• Start/Stop – symbols and messages(p. 261)
Start/Stop – function
Function and use
Start/Stop symbol in the instrument panel
Start/Stop button on the center console
Start/Stop is activated automatically each time the engine is started 9
. The symbol in the instru-
ment panel will be displayed for several seconds when the engine starts and the indicator light inthe On/Off button will remain illuminated whilethe function is activated. All of the vehicle's systems will function while the engine is auto-stopped, although the function ofcertain systems may reduced at this time. Forexample, blower speed and high infotainmentsystem volume may be reduced to help conservethe battery's capacity.
Auto-stopping the engine
Normally, when Start/Stop is activated and the brakes are applied until the vehicle comes to a standstill, the engine will auto-stop automatically if the driver keeps the brake pedal depressed
.
To remind the driver that the enginehas been auto-stopped, the Start/Stopsymbol will illuminate in the instrumentpanel and remain on until the engine
restarts.
Auto-starting the engine
The engine restarts as soon as the driver relea- ses the brake pedal.
Deactivating Start/Stop
In certain situations (e.g., driv- ing in heavy, stop-and-go traf-fic), it may be preferable todeactivate Start/Stop. This is done by pressing the button in the center console.
The indicator light in the button will go out. Start/Stop will remain deactivated until the but- ton is pressed again or until the engine isswitched off and restarted by the driver.
Related information
• Start/Stop – introduction (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – settings (p. 260)
• Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions (p. 259)
• Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions (p. 260)
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Not when the engine is started using the optional Engine Remote Start feature, Starting the engine (p. 248)

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Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA) (p. 257)
• Start/Stop – symbols and messages (p. 261)
Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions
In certain situations or conditions, the engine may not auto-stop
when the vehicle comes to a
standstill, such as if:
Condition/situation
The vehicle's speed has not reached a speed of approx. 6 mph (10 km/h) after the mostrecent auto-start or after the driver has startedthe engine.
The driver unbuckles his/her seat belt.
The main battery's charge is below the mini- mum level.
The engine has not reached its normal operat- ing temperature.
The ambient temperature is below approx. 25°F (-4°C) or above approx. 85°F (30°C).
The windshield's heating function * is activated.
The climate system cannot keep the desired settings in the passenger compartment; theblower will operate at high speed.
The vehicle is backing up.
The main battery's temperature is below freez- ing or too high.
The driver is turning the steering wheel hard.
Condition/situation
The road's incline is very steep.
A trailer's electrical system is connected to the vehicle.
The hood has been opened A
.
The transmission has not reached its normal operating temperature.
Atmospheric pressure is below a level equiva- lent to an altitude of approx. 4,900–8,200 ft(1500–2500 m) above sea level. The actualpressure is also affected by current weatherconditions.
The Adaptive Cruise Control's * Queue Assist
feature is activated.
The gear selector is in the SB
or " +/–" posi-
tion.
A Certain engines only
B Sport mode (where applicable)
Related information
• Start/Stop – introduction (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – function (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – settings (p. 260)
• Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions (p. 260)
• Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA) (p. 257)
• Start/Stop – symbols and messages (p. 261)

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Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions
In certain situations or conditions, the engine may auto-start even though the driver is still
pressing the brake pedal, such as if:
Condition/situation
Condensation forms on the windows.
The climate system cannot keep the desired settings in the passenger compartment.
Electrical current consumption is temporarily high or the main battery's charge is below theminimum level.
The brake pedal is pumped repeatedly.
The hood has been opened A
.
The driver unbuckles his/her seat belt while the gear selector is in the D or N positions.
The steering wheel is turned.
The gear selector is moved from D to SB
, R or
" +/– ".
The driver's door is opened with the gear selector in D – an audible signal and a text
message will inform the driver that Start/Stop is active.
A Certain engines only
B Sport mode (where applicable)
WARNING
Do not open the hood if the engine has auto- stopped. The engine could suddenly auto-start. Before opening the hood:
• Switch off the ignition using the
START/
STOP ENGINE button.
• Be aware that if the engine has been run- ning, components in the engine compart-ment will be very hot.
If the engine does not auto-start, this could be due to :
• The driver's seat belt is not fastened
• The gear selector is in
P and the driver's
door is opened
In these cases, the driver will have to restart the engine by pressing the START/STOP ENGINE
button.
Related information
• Start/Stop – introduction (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – function (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – settings (p. 260)
• Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions (p. 259)
• Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA) (p. 257)
• Start/Stop – symbols and messages (p. 261)
Start/Stop – settings
Settings for the Start/Stop function can be made in the MY CAR menu system.
Related information
• Start/Stop – introduction (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – function (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions (p. 259)
• Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions (p. 260)
• Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA) (p. 257)
• Start/Stop – symbols and messages (p. 261)

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Start/Stop – symbols and messages
Text messagesCombined with the information symbol in the instrument panel, the Start/Stopfunction may also display messages in
certain situations. Follow the instructions provi- ded in the message. The following table givesseveral examples.
SymbolMessageInformation/action
Auto Start/Stop Service requiredStart/Stop is not functioning properly. Contact a Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service tech- nician.
Autostart Engine running + an
audible signalThis is triggered if the driver's door is opened while the engine is auto-stopped.
-Press Start buttonThe engine will not auto-start. Start the engine normally by pressing the START/STOP ENGINE button.
-Select P or N to startStart/Stop has been deactivated. Move the gear selector to N or P and start the engine normally be press-
ing the START/STOP ENGINE button.
-Press Start buttonThe engine will not auto-start. Move the gear selector to N or P and start the engine normally be pressing
the START/STOP ENGINE button.
If the message does not disappear after the sug- gested action has been taken, contact a Volvoretailer or a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.Related information
•Start/Stop – introduction (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – function (p. 258)
• Start/Stop – settings (p. 260)
• Start/Stop – Auto-stop exceptions (p. 259) •
Start/Stop – Auto-start exceptions (p. 260)
• Start/Stop – Hill Start Assist (HSA) (p. 257)

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All Wheel Drive (AWD)Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent All Wheel Drive, which means that power is distrib-uted automatically between the front and rearwheels.
Under normal driving conditions, most of the engine's power is directed to the front wheels.However, if there is any tendency for the frontwheels to spin, an electronically controlled cou-pling distributes power to the wheels that havethe best traction.
NOTE
The message AWD disabled Service
required will be appear in the information
display if an electrical fault should occur in the AWD system. A warning light will also illu-minate in the instrument panel. If this occurs,have the system checked by a trained andqualified Volvo service technician.
Related information
• Transmission – general information (p. 252)
• Hill Descent Control (HDC) – introduction (p. 262)
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – introduction
HDC is a type of automatic engine brake and makes it possible to increase or decrease thevehicle's speed on downhill gradients using onlythe accelerator pedal, without applying thebrakes. The brake system functions automaticallyto maintain a low and steady speed.
IntroductionNormally, when the accelerator pedal is released while driving down hills, the vehicle's speed slowsas the engine runs at lower rpm (the normalengine braking effect). However, if the downhillgradient becomes steeper and if the vehicle iscarrying a load, speed increases despite theengine braking effect. In this situation, the brakesmust be applied to reduce the vehicle's speed. HDC is particularly useful when driving down steep hills with rough surfaces, and where theroad may have slippery patches.
WARNING
HDC does not function in all situations, and is a supplementary braking aid. The driver hasfull responsibility for driving in a safe manner.
Related information
• Hill Descent Control (HDC) – operation (p. 263)
• Brakes – general (p. 264)