2018 VOLVO V60 dashboard

LOCKS AND ALARM
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Unlocking the tailgate from the driver's seat
–Press the button on the lighting panel (1) to unlock (but not open) the tailgate.
NOTE
The taillights will illuminate automatically for a short period when the tailgate has beenopened.
Locking the tailgate with the remote key
Press the lock button () on the remote. See
also (p. 152). The alarm indicator on the dashboard will begin flashing to show that the vehicle is locked andthat the alarm has been armed.
Opening that tailgate manually
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic lock- ing mechanism. To open:
1. Press lightly on the wider rubberized plate under the handle to release the lock.
2. Lift the handle to open the tailgate.
CAUTION
• When pressing the rubberized plate, only light pressure is necessary to release thetailgate's electronic locking mechanism.
• When opening the tailgate, pull it upusing the handle. Too much pressure onthe rubberized plate can damage its elec-trical connections.
Related information
• Locking/unlocking – from inside (p. 166)
• Locking/unlocking – from the outside (p. 165)

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Alarm – general information
The alarm system provides a warning if an attempt is made to break into the vehicle. The alarm is automatically armed (p. 171) whenever the vehicle is locked with the remotekey. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the vehicle. The followingconditions will trigger the alarm:
• The hood is forced open.
• The tailgate is forced open.
• A door is forced open.
• The ignition slot is tampered with.
• An attempt is made to start the vehicle with a non-approved key (a key not coded to thecar's ignition).
• The battery is disconnected (while the alarmis armed).
• The siren is disconnected when the alarm isdisarmed.
A message will appear in the information displayif a fault should occur in the alarm system. Con-tact a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
NOTE
Do not attempt to repair any of the compo- nents in the alarm system yourself. This couldaffect the insurance policy on the vehicle.
Related information
• Alarm – turning off (p. 172)
• Alarm signal (p. 171)
• Alarm indicator (p. 170)
Alarm indicator
The status of the alarm system is indicated by the red indicator light on the dashboard (seeillustration):
• Indicator light off: the alarm is not armed (p. 171)
• The indicator light flashes at one-secondintervals: the alarm is armed
• The indicator light flashes rapidly before theremote key is inserted in the ignition slot and the ignition is put in mode
I: the alarm has
been triggered.
Related information
• Alarm – general information (p. 170)
• Alarm – turning off (p. 172)
• Alarm signal (p. 171)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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retailer can access or search for this information using your vehicle's VIN number. This numbercan be found in your warranty booklet or on thedashboard at the lower left corner of the wind-shield.
–Select Scheduled maintenance & repair
Send vehicle data.
Booking information and vehicle dataWhen you opt to book service from your vehicle, booking information and vehicle data will betransmitted. Vehicle data consists of a number ofparameters in the following areas:
• Service requirements
• Function status
• Fluid levels
• Odometer reading (mileage)
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• The vehicle's software version
Related information
•
Volvo ID (p. 22)
Maintenance – opening/closing hood The hood is opened by first releasing the lock from the passenger compartment and thenpressing the release control.
Opening and closing the hood
Turn the handle located under the left side of the dash approximately 20-25 degreesclockwise to release the hood lock.
Lift the hood slightly. Press the release con- trol (located under the right front edge of thehood) to the left, and lift the hood.
WARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when closed.
Related information
•Maintenance – owner maintenance (p. 333)
• Engine compartment – overview (p. 338)

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine oil. This label contains the recom-
mended engine oil specifications.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The
VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) should always be quoted in allcorrespondence concerning your vehicle withthe retailer and when ordering parts.
Tire inflation pressures. This label indicates
the correct inflation pressures for the tires that were on the vehicle when it left the fac-tory.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Minis-try of Transport (CMVSS) standards(Canada). Your Volvo is designed to meet all
applicable safety standards, as evidenced bythe certification label on the driver's side B-pillar (the structural member at the side ofthe vehicle, at the rear of the driver's dooropening). This label also includes codes forpaint color, etc. For further information regar-ding these regulations, please consult yourVolvo retailer. U.S. models have the upperdecal; Canadian models have the lower one.
Related information
• Weights (p. 381)
• Engine specifications (p. 383)