2021 VOLVO V60 Owners Manual

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Interval wipersMove the lever upward to put the wip- ers in interval wiping mode. Set the
number of sweeps per time unit with thethumb wheel when interval wipers areselected.
Continuous wipersMove the lever upward for the wipers to operate at normal speed.
Move the lever upward again for the wipers to operate at high speed.
CAUTION
Before activating the wipers, make sure that the wiper blades are not frozen inplace and that any snow or ice on thewindshield and rear window has beenscraped away.
CAUTION
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers clean the windshield. The windshield mustbe wet when the windshield wipers areworking.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 177)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 179)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Activating and deactivating the rain sen-sor's memory function (p. 176)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 178)
Filling washer fluid (p. 626)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 625)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 624)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 622)
Using the rain sensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically startsthe windshield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivitycan be adjusted using the thumb wheel onthe right-hand steering wheel lever.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
rain sensor symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen the rain sensor is activated, the enginemust be running or the ignition in mode I or II
while the windshield wiper lever is in position0 or in the single sweep position.

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176Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button
.
Move the lever downward for an extra wiper sweep. Turn the thumb wheel upward for increased sensitivity and downward for decreased sensi-tivity. The wipers will make one extra sweepwhen the thumb wheel is turned upward.
Deactivate the rain sensorDeactivate the rain sensor by pressing the
rain sensor button or moving the lever
upward to another wiper mode. The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in ignition mode 0 or when the engine is
switched off. The rain sensor is also automatically deacti- vated when the wiper blades are put in theservice position. The rain sensor will reactivatewhen service mode is switched off.
CAUTION
The windshield wipers may start inadver- tently and be damaged in automatic carwashes. Deactivate the rain sensor whenthe engine is running or when the ignitionis in mode I or II. The symbol in the instru-
ment panel will go out.
Related information
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 177)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 179)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Activating and deactivating the rain sen-sor's memory function (p. 176)
Using the rear window wiper/washer (p. 178)
Filling washer fluid (p. 626)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi- tion (p. 625)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 624)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 622)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 174)
Activating and deactivating the rain sensor's memory function
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically startsthe windshield wipers.
When the memory function is activated, the rain sensor button does not need to bepressed every time the vehicle is started: 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarWipers.
3. Select
Rain Sensor Memory to activate/
deactivate the memory function.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 177)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 179)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 178)
Filling washer fluid (p. 626)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 625)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 624)

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Changing rear window wipers (p. 622)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 174)
Using the windshield and headlight washers The windshield and headlight washers are designed to clean the windshield and head-lights. Use the right-side steering wheel leverto start the windshield and headlight wash-ers.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel lever toward the steering wheel to start thewindshield and headlight washers.
> After the lever is released, the wipers
make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty.Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging thepump.
Headlight washer *To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed automatically according to a definedinterval when the headlights are on.
Reduced washingWhen there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid left in the reservoir and the Washer fluid
Level low, refill message is displayed in the
instrument panel together with the
sym-
bol, the washer fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to prioritize windshield clean-ing and visibility through it. The headlights areonly washed if high or low beam is on.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 179)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Activating and deactivating the rain sen-sor's memory function (p. 176)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 178)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 626)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi- tion (p. 625)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 624)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 622)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 174)
Using the rear window wiper/ washer The rear window washer/wiper is designed to clean the rear window. Use the right-sidesteering wheel lever to start and control thewiper/washer.
Activating the rear window wiper/ washer
NOTE
The rear window wiper motor is equipped with overheating protection that switchesoff the motor if it becomes overheated. Therear window wiper can be operated againafter a cooling-down period.Select for interval rear window
wiper.
Select for continuous rear window
wiper.
–Move the right-side steering wheel lever forward to wash/wipe the rear window.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using the windshield and headlight wash-ers (p. 177)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 179)
Activating and deactivating the rain sen-sor's memory function (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Filling washer fluid (p. 626)

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Putting the wiper blades in service posi- tion (p. 625)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 624)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 622)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 174)
Using automatic rear window wiping when backing up
If reverse gear is engaged while the wind- shield wipers are on, the rear window wiperswill start. This function is deactivated when adifferent gear is selected.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarWipers.
3. Select
Auto Rear Wiper to activate/deac-
tivate automatic rear window wiping when backing up.
If the rear window wipers are already in con-tinuous wiper mode, no change will be madewhen reverse gear is engaged.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using the windshield and headlight wash-ers (p. 177)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Activating and deactivating the rain sen-sor's memory function (p. 176)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 178)
Filling washer fluid (p. 626)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 625)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 624)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 622)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 174)

S E A T S A N D S T E E R I N G W H E E L

SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Manual front seats
The front seats can be adjusted in a number of different ways to help enhance your seat-ing comfort.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cushion * by moving the control up/down. 1
Change the length of the seat cushion
* by
pulling up the lever and moving the cush- ion forward/backward.
Move the seat forward/backing by lifting the handle and moving the seat to a suita-ble distance from the steering wheel andpedals. Check to make sure the seat issecurely locked into place after its settinghas been changed.
Adjust lumbar support * by pressing the
button up/down/forward/rearward. 2
Raise/lower the seat by moving the con- trol up/down.
Change the backrest tilt by turning the knob on the backrest.
WARNING

Do not adjust the seat while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that thebrake pedal can be depressed fully. Inaddition, position the seat as far rear-ward as comfort and control allow.
Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.
Related information

Power
* front seats (p. 183)
Adjusting the power
* front seats (p. 183)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display
* (p. 184)
Using stored positions for seats, mirrorsand head-up display
* (p. 185)
Adjusting front seat massage settings
*
(p. 187)
Adjusting
* front seat cushion length
(p. 188)
Front seat massage
* settings (p. 186)
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings
*
(p. 189)
Adjusting front seat lumbar support
*
(p. 189)
Adjusting the passenger seat from thedriver's seat
* (p. 191)
1
Only applies to the driver's seat.
2 Applies for four-way lumbar support *. Two-way lumbar support * is adjusted forward/rearward.