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matic test may be performed when the vehicle first reaches a speed of approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.

Cleaning the brake discs Coatings of dirt and water on the brake discs may result in delayed brake function. This delay is minimized by cleaning the brake linings. Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet weather, prior to long-term parking, and after the vehicle has been washed. Do this by brak- ing gently for a short period while the vehicle is moving.

Emergency Brake Assistance EBA is designed to provide full brake effect immediately in the event of sudden, hard brak-

ing. The system is activated by the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed. When the EBA system is activated, the brake pedal will go down and pressure in the brake system immediately increases to the maximum level. Maintain full pressure on the brake pedal in order to utilize the system completely. EBA is automatically deactivated when the brake pedal is released.

NOTE

• When the EBA system is activated, the brake pedal will go down and pressure in the brake system immediately increa- ses to the maximum level. You must maintain full pressure on the brake pedal in order to utilize the system com- pletely. There will be no braking effect if the pedal is released. EBA is automati- cally deactivated when the brake pedal is released.

• When the vehicle has been parked for some time, the brake pedal may sink more than usual when the engine is started. This is normal and the pedal will return to its usual position when it is released.

Brakes

Symbols in the instrument panel Symbol

Specification

Steady glow – Check the brake fluid level. If the level is low, fill with brake fluid and check for the cause of the brake fluid loss.

Steady glow for two seconds when the engine is started – There was a fault in the brake system's ABS function when the engine was last running.

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WARNING

and

If come on at the same time and the brake level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake system-related message is shown in the information dis- play: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo serv- ice technician and have the brake system inspected.

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Electric parking brake An electric parking brake has the same func- tion as a manual parking brake.

NOTE

• A faint sound from the parking brake's electric motor can be heard when the parking brake is being applied. This sound can also be heard during the automatic function check of the parking brake.

• The brake pedal will move slightly when the electric parking brake is applied or released.

Low battery voltage If the battery voltage is too low, the parking brake cannot be applied or released. Connect an auxiliary battery if the battery voltage is too low, see page 109.

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Applying the electric parking brake

NOTE

• In an emergency the parking brake can be applied when the vehicle is moving by holding in the control. Braking will be interrupted when the accelerator pedal is depressed or the control is released. • An audible signal will sound during this

procedure if the vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).

Parking on a hill • If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front

wheels so that they point away from the curb.

• If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they point toward the curb.

The parking brake should also be applied.

Parking brake control 1. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 2. Push the control. 3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that

the vehicle is at a standstill.

4. When the vehicle is parked, the gear selec-

tor must be in position P.

symbol in the instrument panel

The flashes while the parking bake is being applied, and glows steadily when the parking brake has been fully applied.

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Releasing the electric parking brake

NOTE

• For safety reasons, the parking brake is only released automatically if the engine is running and the driver is wearing a seat belt.

• The electric parking brake will be

released immediately when the acceler- ator pedal is pressed and the gear selec- tor is in position D, R or .

2. Fasten the seat belt 3. Move the gear selector to position D or R and press the accelerator pedal. The park- ing brake will release when the vehicle begins to move. Heavy load uphill A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the vehicle to roll backward when the parking brake is released automatically on a steep incline. To help avoid this: 1. Keep the electric parking brake lever

pushed in with the left hand while shifting into Drive with the right.

2. While pressing the throttle pedal to pull

away, release the parking brake lever only after the vehicle begins to move.

Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.

Parking brake control Manual release 1. Fasten the seat belt. 2. 3. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 4. Pull the parking brake control. Vehicles with Keyless drive* 1. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button. 2. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 3. Pull the parking brake control. Automatic release 1. Start the engine.

Parking brake

Symbols Symbol Specification

Read the message in the infor- mation display

A flashing symbol indicates that the parking brake is being applied. If the symbol flashes in any other situation then this means that a fault has arisen. Read the message on the infor- mation display.

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Messages

Park brake not fully released – A fault is pre- venting the parking brake from being released. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop. If you

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

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drive off with this error message showing, a warning signal sounds. Parking brake not applied – A fault is pre- venting the parking brake from being applied. Try to apply and release. Contact a Volvo work- shop if the message remains. Parking brake Service required – A fault has occurred. Contact a Volvo workshop if the fault remains.

WARNING

If the vehicle must be parked before the fault has been corrected, always put the gear selector in P and turn the wheels so that they point away from the curb if the vehicle is pointing uphill or toward the curb if it is pointing downhill.

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Menus and messages........................................................................... 122
My Car .................................................................................................. 124
Climate system..................................................................................... 129
Trip computer........................................................................................ 137
Stability system..................................................................................... 138
Active chassis system–Four C*............................................................. 140
Cruise control........................................................................................ 141
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*............................................................ 143
Distance Alert* ..................................................................................... 153
City Safety™ ........................................................................................ 156
Collision warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection*...... 162
Driver Alert System* ............................................................................. 169
Park assist*........................................................................................... 175
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)* .......................................................... 178
Blind Spot Information System*............................................................ 182
Passenger compartment convenience................................................. 186

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Menus and messages

Main instrument panel

Average Instantaneous Average speed Current speed in mph (Canadian models only) Engine oil level* Calibrate tire pressure

Press READ to acknowledge and scroll among the messages.

NOTE

If a warning message appears while you are using the trip computer, the message must be read and confirmed by pressing READ before the previous activity can be resumed.

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Information display and menu controls

READ – access to the list of messages and message confirmation. Thumbwheel – browse among menus and options in the list of functions. RESET – reset the active function. Used in certain cases to select/activate a function, see the explanation under each respective function.

The menus shown on the information displays in the instrument panel are controlled with the left lever. The menus shown depend on ignition mode. Press READ to erase a message and return to the menus.

Menu overview Driving distance on current fuel reserve

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Message

Stop safely

Stopping the engine

Description

Stop and switch off the engine. Serious risk of damage. Contact an author- ized Volvo work- shop.

Stop and switch off the engine. Serious risk of damage. Contact an author- ized Volvo work- shop.

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Volvo workshop immedi- ately.

When a warning, information or indicator sym- bol comes on, a corresponding message appears on the information display. An error message is stored in a memory list until the fault is rectified.

Service urgent

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Message

Description

Message

Description

Service required

See manual

Book time for maintenance

Time for regular maintenance

Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Volvo workshop as soon as possible.

Read the owner's manual.

Time to book service at an authorized Volvo retailer.

Time for regular service at an author- ized Volvo work- shop. The timing is determined by the number of miles driven, number of months since the last service, engine running time.

Maintenance over- due

Temporarily OFF

Power save mode

If the service inter- vals are not fol- lowed, the warranty does not cover any damaged parts. Contact an author- ized Volvo workshop for service.

A function has been temporarily switched off and is reset automatically while driving or after starting again.

The audio system is switched off to save current. Charge the battery.

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My Car

Introduction The MY CAR feature provides access to menus for controlling many of the vehicle's functions. Navigating among the menu selections is done with several buttons in the center console or on the steering wheel keypad. Since it must be possible to control some of these functions while driving, they have their own direct buttons in the center console con- trol panel. A maximum of 20 buttons are avail- able.

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Operation

Center console controls

Steering wheel keypad

Center console controls for menu navigation Press MY CAR to access the My Car menu. Press OK/MENU to select a highlighted selection or to store a certain function in the system's memory. Turn to navigate up/down among menu selections. Press EXIT briefly to go back one step in the menu structure. A long press exits the current menu system and returns you to the main menu.

The keypad varies according to the vehicle's equipment

Turn the thumb wheel to go up/down among menu selections. Press the thumb wheel to make a selection or store a func- tion in the system's memory. Press EXIT briefly to go back one step in the menu structure. A long press exits the current menu system and returns you to the main menu.

Paths The current menu level is displayed at the upper right of the center console display. Menu paths are displayed as follows:

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Doors unlock

Settings

Car settings

Lock settings Driver door, then all

The following is an example of a function that can be found and set using the steering wheel keypad:

1. Press the MY CAR button. 2. Navigate to a menu, for example

Settings using the thumb wheel (1) and press it to open a submenu.

3. Navigate to the desired submenu such as

Car settings.

4. Navigate to Lock settings and press the thumb wheel to open another submenu. 5. Navigate to Doors unlock and press the thumb wheel to open a submenu with alter- natives that can be selected.

6. Use the thumb wheel to move to the

desired choice and press the thumb wheel to put an X in the box.

7. Finish by exiting the menu system either one step at a time with short presses on EXIT (2) or hold down this button to exit the menu system completely.

The OK/MENU (2), EXIT (4) and control (3) in the center console can be used in the same way.

My Car menus

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MEDIA – (CD player, USB, etc.)

TEL – Bluetooth(cid:159) hands-free

MY CAR – settings related to driving and driver support

CAM – Park assist camera*

Main menu symbols

Shortcuts and main menus

Main menu The vehicle's functions are displayed in the main menu as 6 symbols (1) that lead to sub- menus where various settings can be made. A long press on EXIT displays the main menu. The following symbols are displayed:

NAV – Volvo Navigation System*

RADIO

• Turn TUNE to scroll to a symbol and press

OK/MENU.

Shortcuts menus There are a number of submenus under each symbol. These submenus are described in their respective sections. All settings related to operating the vehicle are found under MY CAR. The My S60 menu under MY CAR offers short- cuts to several of the most commonly used functions. These shortcut menus vary depending on the vehicle's specifications and options.

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My Car settings

Most of the main and submenus for each function are presented here along with page references specific informa-

tion for the respective functions. In cases where the submenus are not listed here, they can be found in the respective sec- tions.

Car settings

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Car key memory See pages 85 and 55 for more information. Lock settings

Automatic door locking Doors unlock

All doors Driver door, then all

Keyless entry

All doors Any door Doors on same side Both front doors See page55 for more information.

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Reduced Guard

Activate once Ask when exiting

See page 71 for more information. Side mirror settings Fold mirrors Tilt left mirror Tilt right mirror

See page 100 for more information. Light settings

Door lock confirmation light Door unlock confirmation light

See page 55 for more information.

Approach light duration

Off 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec

See page 56 for more information.

Home safe light duration

30 sec

60 sec 90 sec

See page 94 for more information.

Door lock confirmation light See page 55 for more information.

Daytime running lights

See page 90 for more information.

Active bending lights

See page 91 for more information. Tire pressure system

Warns if tire pressure is too low Calibrate tire pressure

See page 281 for more information. Steering wheel force

High Medium Low

See page 140 for more information. Reset car settings This feature returns the "Car settings" menu to the original factory settings.

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Collision warning

Collision Warning Warning distance

Long Normal Short

Warning sound

See page 163 for more information. Lane departure warning

Lane departure warning On at start-up Increased sensitivity

See page 172 for more information. DSTC See page 138 for more information. City safety See page 156 for more information. BLIS See page 182 for more information. Distance Alert

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See page 153 for more information. Driver alert See page 169 for more information.

System settings

Set/change time See page 80 for more information. Time format 12 h 24 h Screensaver The contents of the screen are replaced by another image if this selection is marked. The contents of the screen will be displayed again if one of the buttons (1-4) is pressed, see page 124. Uncheck the selection to turn the screen saver off. Language Select the language for menu texts. Show help text This displays help texts for the current menu.

Distance and fuel units

MPG (UK) MPG (US) km/l l/100km

See page 137 for more information about the trip computer. Temperature unit

Celsius Fahrenheit

Select the temperature scale to be displayed by the climate control unit. Volume levels

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Voice output volume Park assist front volume Park assist rear volume Phone ringing volume

Reset system options This feature returns the "System settings" menu to the original factory settings.

Infotainment systems

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See page 54 for more information. VIN number See page 321 for more information. DivX® VOD code See page 214 for more information. Bluetooth software version in car See page 220 for more information. Map and software version See the separate manual for the optional Volvo Navigation System.

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My Car

See page 233 for more information on the available settings.

Climate settings

Automatic blower adjustment

High Normal Low

Recirculation timer Automatic rear defroster Interior air quality system Reset climate settings This feature returns the "Climate settings" menu to the original factory settings. For more information about the climate sys- tem, see page 129.

Favorites (FAV)

See page 199 for more information about this feature.

Information

Number of keys

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Air conditioning The vehicle is equipped with Electronic Climate Control (ECC). The climate control system cools, heats or dehumidifies the air in the pas- senger compartment.

NOTE

• The air conditioning can be switched

off, but to ensure the best possible cli- mate comfort in the passenger com- partment and to prevent the windows from misting, it should always be on. • In warm weather, a small amount of water may accumulate under the car when it has been parked. This water is condensation from the A/C system and is normal.

Sensor location • The sunlight sensor is located on the top

side of the dashboard.

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NOTE

The sunlight sensor monitors which side of the car that is most exposed to sunlight. This can mean that the temperature may differ between the right and left-side air vents, even if the temperatures set for both sides of the passenger compartment are the same.

• The temperature sensor for the passenger compartment is located below the climate control panel.

• The outside (ambient) temperature sensor

is located on the door mirror.

• The humidity sensor* is located in the inte-

rior rearview mirror.

NOTE

Do not cover or block the sensors with clothing or other objects.

Side windows and moonroof To ensure that the air conditioning works opti- mally, the side windows, and the optional moonroof should be closed.

Fog on the inside of the windows The defroster function should be used to remove fog or mist from the inside of the win- dows. Keeping the windows clean with a com-

Climate system

mercially available window washing spray will also help prevent fogging or misting.

Vents in the parcel shelf

NOTE

The air vents at the rear of the parcel shelf should never be obstructed.

Temporary shut-off of the air conditioning The air conditioning is momentarily disen- gaged during full-throttle acceleration or when driving uphill with a trailer. This may result in a temporary increase in cabin temperature.

Ice and snow Always keep the air intake grille at the base of the windshield free of snow.

Climate system maintenance Special tools and equipment are required to maintain and carry out repairs on the climate system. Work of this type should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service tech- nician.

Refrigerant Volvo cares about the environment. The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant – R134a. This substance will not deplete the ozone layer. The air condi-

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tioning system contains 1.7 lbs (770 g) of R134a. The systems uses PAG oil.

Passenger compartment filter Replace the cabin air filter with a new one at the recommended intervals. Please refer to your Warranty and Service Records Informa- tion booklet, or consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for these intervals. The filter should be replaced more often when driving under dirty and dusty conditions. The filter cannot be cleaned and therefore should always be replaced with a new one.

NOTE

There are different types of cabin air filters. Ensure that the correct type is installed.

Interior Air Quality System (IAQS) A multifilter helps reduce gases and particles in the incoming air, thereby reducing the levels of odors and contaminants entering the vehi- cle. The air quality sensor detects increased levels of contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake closes and the air inside the passenger compartment is recircu- lated, i.e. no outside air enters the vehicle. The filter also cleans recirculated passenger com- partment air.

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NOTE

Air distribution

Contact your Volvo retailer for IAQS air filter replacement intervals.

Materials used in the cabin The materials used in the cabin have been developed to help minimize the amount of dust and make the cabin easier to keep clean. All floor mats can be easily removed for cleaning. Use car cleaning products recommended by Volvo. See also the information beginning on page 314.

Menu settings The default settings for four of the climate sys- tem's functions can be changed in the menu system. • Blower speed in automatic mode. • Recirculation timer for passenger com-

partment air.

• Automatic rear window defrosting. • The optional Interior Air Quality System

(IAQS).

The functions can also be returned to factory settings in the menu system. See page 124 for a description of the menu system.

The incoming air is distributed from 20 different vents in the passenger compartment. Air distribution is fully automatic in AUTO mode. If desired, air distribution can be controlled manually, see page 136.

Air vents in the dashboard

Air vents in the door pillars

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Open

Closed

Horizontal airflow

Vertical airflow

Closed

Open

Horizontal airflow

Vertical airflow

Direct the outer air vents toward the side win- dows to defrost.

Direct the outer air vents toward the side win- dows to defrost. Direct the vents into the passenger compart- ment to help maintain the desired temperature in the rear seat.

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Electronic climate control, ECC

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Temperature control, driver's side

Temperature control, passenger's side

Recirculation

AUTO

A/C on/off

Heated driver's seat*

Defroster (maximum effect)

Blower

Manual air distribution—floor

Manual air distribution—dashboard air vents Manual air distribution—defroster

Heated rear window and door mirrors

Heated front passenger's seat*

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Climate system controls

Heated front seats*

Seat heating will automatically switch off when the engine is switched off.

Heated rear seats*1

NOTE

If the blower is turned off completely, the air conditioning is disengaged, which may result in fogging on the windows.

Air distribution

The current seat temperature is shown in the cen- ter console display

Press the button once for the highest heat level – three indi- cator lights come on. Press the button twice for a lower heat level – two indica- tor lights come on.

Press the button three times for the lowest heat level – one indicator light comes on. Press the button four times to switch off the heat – no indicator lights come on.

1 Not available in all markets

Heat control for the outboard seating positions is done in the same way as for the front seats.

Blower control

Turn the control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the blower speed. If AUTO is selected, blower speed will be regula- ted automatically and this will override manual adjustment.

Manual air distribution—defroster

Manual air distribution—dashboard air vents Manual air distribution—floor

The figure consists of three buttons. When a button is pressed, the corresponding figure will appear in the display with an arrow indicating which manual air flow has been selected (see

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the following illustration). See also the air dis- tribution chart on page 136.

Air distribution is shown in the center console dis- play

Auto

The function automatically regulates cooling, heating, blower speed, recirculation, and air distribution to main- tain the chosen temperature. If you select one or more man- ual functions, the other func- tions continue to be controlled automatically. The air quality sensor is engaged and all man- ual settings are switched off when AUTO is pressed. The display shows AUTO CLIMATE.

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Blower speed in automatic mode can be set under Climate settings blower adjustment. Choose between Low, Normal or High.

Automatic

NOTE

Selecting the lowest blower speed may increases the risk of fog forming on the win- dows.

Temperature control

The temperatures on the driver and passenger sides can be set separately. When the vehicle is started, the most recent setting is resumed.

NOTE

Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by selecting a higher/lower temperature than the actual temperature required.

A/C – ON/OFF

When the indicator light in the button is on, the air condition- ing is controlled automati- cally. This cools/heats and dehumidifies the incoming air. When the indicator light in the button is off, the air condition- ing is disengaged. Other functions are still con- trolled automatically. When maximum defroster is selected, the air conditioning sys- tem is set for maximum blower speed and dehumidification.

Defroster

This function defrosts/de-ices the windshield and front side windows. The indicator light in the defroster button lights when the function is active.

• Blower speed increases automatically and

the air conditioning will switch on (if not already on and if the passenger compart- ment blower is not turned off) to dehumid- ify the air in the passenger compartment. Air conditioning can be switched off by pressing the AC button.

• Recirculation will not function while defrost

is engaged.

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The climate system will return to its previous settings when the defroster function is switched off.

Recirculation/air quality system Recirculation

This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, etc., from the passen- ger compartment. The air in the passenger compartment is then recirculated, i.e., no air from outside the car is taken into the car when this function is activated. The indicator light in the button will illuminate when recirculation is selected. If the air in the car recirculates for too long, there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows, especially in winter. Timer The timer function minimizes the risk of fog- ging, or stale air when the recirculation function

is selected by automatically switching off the function after a certain length of time, depend- ing on the ambient temperature. Activate/ deactivate the function under Climate settings 124 for a description of the menu system.

Recirculation timer. See page

enters the vehicle. The filter also cleans recir- culated passenger compartment air. When the AUTO button is depressed the air quality sen- sor is always engaged. Activate or deactivate this function in Climate settings

Interior air quality system.

NOTE

When Defroster is selected, recirculation is always deactivated.

Interior Air Quality System–IAQS* This system consists of a multifilter and an air quality sensor. The filter helps remove gases and particles from the incoming air, thereby reducing the amounts of odors and contami- nants entering the vehicle. The air quality sen- sor detects increased levels of contaminants in the outside air. When the air quality sensor detects contaminated outside air, the air intake closes and the air inside the passenger com- partment is recirculated, i.e., no outside air

NOTE

• The air quality sensor should always be engaged in order to obtain the best air in the passenger compartment.

• Recirculation is limited in cold weather

to avoid fogging.

• If the insides of the windows start fog- ging, disengage the air quality sensor. Use the defroster function to increase airflow to the front, side, and rear win- dows.

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Air distribution table

Air distribution

Use

Air distribution

Use

Air to windows. Some air flows from the dashboard air vents. The air is not recirculated. Air condition- ing is always engaged.

To remove de-fog/de- ice the front side win- dows and windshield quickly.

Air to windshield and side windows. Some air flows from the air dashboard vents.

In cold or humid weather (blower speed should be moderate to high).

Air to the floor and windows. Some air flows from the dashboard air vents.

To ensure comfortable conditions and good de- fogging in cold or humid weather.

Air to floor and from dash- board air vents.

In sunny weather with cool outside tempera- tures.

Airflow to windows and from dashboard air vents.

To ensure good com- fort in warm, dry weather.

Air to floor. Some air flows to the dashboard air vents and windows.

To warm or cool the feet.

Airflow to the head and chest from the dashboard air vents.

To ensure efficient cooling in warm weather.

Airflow to windows, from dashboard air vents and to the floor.

To cool the feet or pro- vide warmer air to the upper body in cold weather or hot, dry weather.

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Functions

NOTE

If a warning message appears while you are using the trip computer, this message must be acknowledged in order to return to the trip computer function. Acknowledge a message by pressing READ.

To change the unit of measure specified for distance and speed, contact an authorized Volvo workshop.

Information display and controls

READ–press to acknowledge/confirm/ erase a message) Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip computer menus) RESET–resets certain functions

To scroll through trip computer information, move the thumb wheel up or down. Continue turning to return to the starting point.

Average speed The system calculates the average speed from the last resetting. Reset using RESET.

Current speed in mph (Canadian models only) This function provides the driver with an instan- taneous conversion of the car's current speed from km/h to mph.

Current speed in km/h (U.S. models only) This function provides the driver with an instan- taneous conversion of the car's current speed from mph to km/h.

Current fuel consumption (Instantaneous) Current fuel consumption is calculated every second. The information on the display is

Trip computer

updated every few seconds. When the vehicle is stationary, "----" appears on the display.

Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption since the last reset. Reset using RESET.

Driving distance on current fuel reserve This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. The calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading was taken. When the message ---- miles to empty tank appears in the display, refuel as soon as possible.

NOTE

The actual distance that can be driven on the usable fuel remaining in the tank may be influenced by a change in driving style.

Resetting 1. Select --- mph average speed or --.-

mpg average.

2. Press and hold RESET for approx. 1 sec-

ond to reset the selected function. If RESET is kept depressed for at 3 three seconds, Average speed and Average fuel consumption are reset simultaneously.

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Stability system

Introduction The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system (DSTC) consists of a number of func- tions designed help reduce wheel spin, coun- teract skidding, and to generally help improve directional stability.

CAUTION

A pulsating sound will be audible when the system is actively operating and is normal.

Traction control (TC) This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin by transferring power from a drive wheel that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the opposite side of the vehicle (on the same axle). TC is most active at low speeds. This is one of DSTC's permanent functions and cannot be switched off.

Active Yaw Control (AYC) This function helps maintain directional stabil- ity, for example when cornering, by braking one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows a tendency to skid or slide laterally. This is one of DSTC's permanent functions and cannot be switched off.

Spin control (SC) The spin control function is designed to help prevent the drive wheels from spinning while the vehicle is accelerating.

Corner Traction Control – CTC CTC compensates for understeering and helps provide additional stability when accelerating through a curve by preventing the inside wheel from spinning. This is particularly useful when accelerating on a curving highway on-ramp. CTC is most effective if the stability sys- tem'sSport mode is selected. See the follow- ing section about Sport mode.

Engine Drag Control (EDC) EDC helps keep the engine running if the wheels show a tendency to lock, e.g., when shifting down in the Geartronic manual shifting mode or while using the engine's braking func- tion on a slippery surface. If the engine were to stop, power steering would not function, mak- ing the vehicle more difficult to steer.

Trailer Stability Assist – TSA* Trailer Stability Assist helps stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer have begun to sway. See page 251 for more information. This system is automatically deactivated if the driver selects Sport mode.

Operation

Sport mode The stability system is always activated and cannot be switched off. However, the driver can select Sport mode, which offers more active driving characteris- tics. In this mode, the engine management sys- tem monitors movement of the accelerator pedal and steering wheel for sportier driving by allowing more lateral movement of the rear wheels before DSTC is activated. Under certain circumstances, such as when driving with snow chains, or driving in deep snow or loose sand, it may be advisable to temporarily use Sport mode for maximum tractive force. If the driver releases pressure on the acceler- ator pedal, DSTC will also activate to help sta- bilize the vehicle. To switch to Sport mode: 1. Press the My Car button in the center con-

sole control panel and select My S60
DSTC in the menu.

2. Unselect the symbol by pressing OK/

MENU and press EXIT to leave the menu. > This puts DSTC in Sport mode.

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switched off. DSTC will return to normal mode when the engine is restarted.

Symbols in the instrument panel If the symbols at the same time, read the message in the information display.

and

are displayed

appears alone, it may

If the symbol appear as follows: • If the symbol flashes, this indicates that the

stability system is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid. • If the symbol remains on for approximately

2 seconds after the engine has been started, this indicates that the system is performing a self-diagnostic test.

WARNING

The stability system is intended to help improve driving safety. It supplements, but can never replace, the driver's judgment and responsibility when operating the vehi- cle. Speed and driving style should always be adapted to traffic and road conditions.

Messages in the information display DSTC Temporarily OFF – system function has been temporarily reduced due to high brake disc temperature. The function is acti-

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vated automatically when the brakes have cooled. DSTC Service required – the system has been disabled due to a fault. If this occurs: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off

the engine.

2. Restart the engine. If the message remains when the engine is restarted, drive to an authorized Volvo work- shop to have the system inspected.

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Active chassis system–Four C*

Active chassis (Four C) Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Con- trolled Chassis Concept), regulates the cha- racteristics of the shock absorbers so that the car's driving characteristics can be adjusted. There are three settings: Comfort, Sport and Advanced.

Comfort Comfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride and the transmission shifts gears at lower rpm. This mode is particularly suitable for long-dis- tance highway driving. The indicator light in the button will be on when this mode is selected.

Sport In this mode, the vehicle's body sway is reduced during cornering and steering response is more immediate. The transmission shifts up at higher rpm for sportier driving. The indicator light in the button will be on to indi- cate that Sport mode has been selected.

Advanced In this mode, body sway in curves is minimal and steering response is very direct. Gear shift- ing is done at high rpm in each gear for dynamic and active driving.

Operation

NOTE

This steering force level menu function can- not be accessed when the vehicle is in motion.

Chassis settings Use the buttons in the center console to change setting. The setting in use when the engine is switched off is activated the next time the engine is started.

Speed-dependent steering force* Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. At low speed the vehicle is easy to steer in order to facilitate parking, etc. Steering force can be changed under MY CAR

Car settings

Steering wheel force.

Select Low, Medium or High. For a descrip- tion of the menu system, see page 124.

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Operation

Steering wheel-mounted controls and display

Standby mode

Resume set speed

Deactivating

Activate/set speed

Set speed indicator (parentheses indicate standby mode)

Engaging the cruise control function Before a speed can be set, the cruise control system must be engaged (put in standby mode). ± Press the

symbol (1).

> The symbol

illuminates and the text (---) mph (5) indicates that cruise con- trol is in standby mode.

NOTE

This does not set the vehicle's speed.

Setting a speed Use the buttons set the vehicle's cur- rent speed. The set speed is shown in the dis- play.

or

NOTE

Cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h).

Adjusting the set speed After a speed has been set, it can be increased or decreased by using the 1. Press and hold down

buttons.

until the

or

or

vehicle reaches the desired speed. > This will become the set speed when the

button is released.

2. Press

or

for approximately a half

second and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by approxi- mately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Cruise control

NOTE

• A temporary increase in speed by

pressing the accelerator pedal, for less than 1 minute (e.g. when passing another car), does not affect the current cruise control setting. The vehicle will automatically return to the previously set speed when the accelerator pedal is released.

• If one of the cruise control buttons is kept depressed for more than approx. 1 minute cruise control is disengaged. The engine must then be switched off in order to reset cruise control.

Automatic deactivation Cruise control is automatically deactivated temporarily if one of the following occurs: • If the speed drops below approximately

20 mph (30 km/h).

• When the brake pedal is depressed. • If the gear selector is moved to position N. • During wheel spin or wheel lock-up. • If the vehicle's speed is increased by using

the accelerator pedal for more than 1 minute.

The currently set speed will be saved in the system's memory.

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Temporary deactivation The driver can temporarily deactivate cruise control by pressing 0. The saved speed is shown in brackets in the information display.

Resume set speed If cruise control has been deactivated tempo- rarily, it can be reactivated by pressing . The vehicle's speed returns to the most recently set speed.

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WARNING

There may be a significant increase in speed after the

button has been pressed.

Deactivation Cruise control is disengaged by pressing by switching off the engine. The set speed is cleared.

or

WARNING

Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control may not maintain set speed on steep downgrades.

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Introduction Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is an optional system designed to assist the driver by main- taining a set speed or a set time interval to the vehicle ahead. It is primarily intended for use on long straight roads in steady traffic, such as on highways and other main roads. When the driver has set the desired speed and the time interval to the vehicle ahead, ACC functions as follows: • If there are no other vehicles in the lane

ahead of you, your vehicle will travel at the set speed.

• If ACC's radar sensor detects a slower

moving vehicle in the lane ahead, the sys- tem will adapt your vehicle's speed to help maintain the set time interval to the vehicle ahead. When there are no longer slower moving vehicles ahead, your vehicle will accelerate to resume the set speed.

If ACC is switched off completely or in standby mode and your vehicle comes too close to another vehicle ahead, the driver will be warned by the Distance Alert system (see page 153).

WARNING

• Adaptive Cruise Control cannot cover all driving situations and traffic, weather and road conditions. The "Function" section provides information about lim- itations that the driver must be aware of before using this feature.

• This system is designed to be a supple- mentary driving aid. It is not, however, intended to replace the driver's atten- tion and judgement. The driver is responsible for maintaining a safe dis- tance and speed and must intervene if Adaptive Cruise Control does not main- tain a suitable speed or suitable dis- tance to the vehicle ahead.

• Maintenance of ACC components may

only be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo technician.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*

Function

Function overview

Warning light, braking by driver required

Controls in steering wheel

Radar sensor in front grille

Adaptive Cruise Control consists of: • A cruise control system to maintain a set

speed

• A system to maintain a set distance to the

vehicle ahead, which is expressed as a time interval. For example, you can choose to remain approximately 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead. The actual distance required to maintain a 2-second interval will vary according the speed of the vehi- cles.

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WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

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• Adaptive Cruise Control is not a colli- sion avoidance system. The driver is always responsible for applying the brakes if the system does not detect another vehicle.

• Adaptive Cruise Control does not react to people or animals, or small vehicles such as bicycles and motorcycles. It also does not react to slow moving, parked or approaching vehicles, or sta- tionary objects.

• Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control in demanding driving conditions such as city driving or other heavy traffic situa- tions, in slippery conditions, when there is a great deal of water or slush on the road, during heavy rain or snow, in poor visibility, on winding roads or on high- way on- or off-ramps.

The distance to the vehicle ahead (in the same lane) is monitored by a radar sensor. Your vehi- cle's speed is regulated by accelerating and braking. The brakes may emit a sound when they are being modulated by the adaptive cruise control system. This is normal.

The brake pedal moves when the adaptive cruise control system modulates the brakes. Do not rest your foot under the brake pedal.

The ACC system is designed to smoothly reg- ulate speed. However, the driver must apply the brakes in situations that require immediate braking. This applies when there are great dif- ferences in speed between vehicles, or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.

WARNING

Due to limitations in the radar sensor, brak- ing may occur unexpectedly or not at all, see page 148.

Adaptive Cruise Control can be put in active mode at any permitted speed. However, if the vehicle's speed falls below 20 mph (30 km/h) or if engine speed (rpm) becomes too low, ACC disengages (goes into standby mode) and will no longer modulate the brakes.

When Adaptive Cruise Control is in standby mode or is switched off completely, the brakes will not be modulated automatically. The driver must assume full control over the vehicle.

Warning light—driver braking required Adaptive Cruise Control can exert brake force that is equivalent to approximately 40% of the vehicle's total braking capacity. In situations requiring more brake force than ACC can pro- vide and if the driver does not apply the brakes, an audible signal from the Collision Warning system will sound and warning light will illumi- nate (see page 163) in the windshield to alert the driver to react.

NOTE

Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light contrasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the driver is not looking straight ahead may make the visual warning signal in the wind- shield difficult to see.

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WARNING

Operation

Adaptive Cruise Control only warns of vehi- cles detected by the radar sensor, see page 148. In some cases there may be no warning or the warning may be delayed. The driver should always apply the brakes when necessary.

Steep inclines and/or heavy loads ACC is primarily intended for use on fairly level roads. The system may have difficulty main- taining the correct distance to a vehicle ahead on steep inclines, if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load or is towing a trailer. In these situa- tions, the driver should always be prepared to apply the brakes if necessary.

Controls and display

Resume previous settings, increase speed

Standby mode on/off1

Set time interval

Put in active mode and set a speed

Set speed (parentheses indicate standby mode) Time interval while it is being set

Time interval after it has been set

1 The driver's door must be closed and the driver's seat belt must be fastened before ACC can be put in standby mode

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*

Putting ACC in standby mode Before ACC can be used to regulate speed and/or the distance to a vehicle ahead, it must first be put in standby mode. To do so:

Press

symbol appears in the display and

The parentheses (---) indicate that ACC is in standby mode.

or

Setting a speed Once ACC has been put in standby mode, use the buttons to store (set) the vehicle's current speed. This puts the system in active mode. The set speed, for example 55 mph, is shown in the display.

, the radar sen-

symbol on the

When the left side of the display changes to sor has detected another vehicle ahead. The distance to a vehicle ahead is only ) is illumi-

regulated when this symbol ( nated.

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Changing the set speed After a speed has been set, it can be increased or decreased by using the

buttons.

or

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When the system is in active mode, the ton has the same function as a smaller increase in speed.

but- , but results in

NOTE

• If one of the Adaptive Cruise Control

buttons is pressed for more than approximately one minute, ACC will be deactivated. The engine must then be switched off and restarted to reset ACC.

• In some situations Adaptive Cruise

Control cannot be put in active mode. Cruise control Unavailable is shown in the display, see page 151.

Setting a time interval The set time interval to vehicles ahead can be increased by pressing pressing briefly in the display following adjustment.

. The current time interval is shown

and decreased by

Different time intervals can be selected and are shown in the display as 1–5 horizontal bars. The greater the number of bars, the longer the time inter- val. One bar represents a time interval of approximately

1 second; 5 bars is approximately 2.5 seconds. At low speeds, when the distance to the vehicle ahead is short, ACC increases the time interval slightly. In order to follow the vehicle ahead as smoothly as possible, ACC allows the time interval to vary considerably in certain situations.

WARNING

• Only use a time interval that is suitable

in current traffic conditions.

• A short time interval gives the driver lim- ited reaction time if an unexpected sit- uation occurs in traffic.

The number of bars indicating the selected time interval are shown while the setting is

being made and for several seconds afterward. A smaller version of the symbol is then shown to the right in the display. The same symbol is also displayed when Distance Alert is in active mode, see page 153 .

Standby mode (temporary deactivation) Press to temporarily deactivate cruise con- trol (put it in standby mode). The set speed, for example 55 mph, is then shown in parenthe- ses. The previously set speed and time interval are resumed by pressing

WARNING

There may be a significant increase in speed after the

button has been pressed.

When ACC is in active mode, the vehicle’s speed increases by approximately 1 mph (1 km/h) each additional time

is pressed.

Standby mode due to action by the driver ACC is temporarily deactivated and put in standby mode: • when the brakes are applied • if the gear selector is moved to N • if the accelerator pedal is depressed for

more than 1 minute.

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NOTE

If the accelerator pedal is only depressed for a short time, such as when passing another vehicle, ACC is deactivated temporarily and is reactivated when the pedal is released.

Automatic standby mode Adaptive cruise control is linked to other sys- tems such as the stability and traction control system (DSTC). If this system is not functioning properly, adaptive cruise control is automati- cally deactivated and will go into standby mode. In the event of automatic deactivation, an audi- ble signal will sound and the message Cruise control Cancelled is shown in the display. The driver must then intervene and adapt the vehicle's speed to the surrounding traffic and regulate the distance to the vehicle ahead. An automatic switch to standby mode may be caused if: • the wheels lose traction • brake temperature is high • engine speed (rpm) is too low or too high • the radar sensor is obstructed by, for

example, wet snow or rain.

Special ACC functions The following ACC functions are linked to your vehicle's automatic transmission. Enhanced speed interval Your vehicle can maintain the set time interval to the vehicle ahead at any permissible speed, including a complete stop. In order to activate ACC at speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h): • The vehicle ahead must be within a rea- sonable distance (not farther away than approx. 100 ft/30 meters)

• The lowest speed that can be selected is 20 mph (30 km/h), although ACC will also help maintain the set time interval to the vehicle ahead at lower speeds, including a complete stop.

During short stops (less than approximately 3 seconds) in slow-moving traffic, your vehicle will begin moving again automatically as soon as the vehicle ahead begins to move. If it takes more than 3 seconds for the vehicle ahead to begin moving, ACC will be automati- cally go into standby mode. The driver will then have to reactivate ACC in one of the following ways:

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*

• By pressing • By accelerating up to at least 3 mph

(4 km/h)

Your vehicle will then resume following the vehicle ahead at the set time interval.

NOTE

ACC can remain active and keep your vehi- cle at a standstill for up to 2 minutes. After 2 minutes have elapsed, the parking brake will be engaged and ACC will go into standby mode. To reactivate ACC, the driver must release the parking brake (see page 117 and press

Automatic standby mode when ACC changes target vehicles

If the vehicle ahead turns suddenly, there may be a stationary vehicle ahead

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The following only applies at speeds below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h): If ACC changes target vehicles (the vehicle that the radar sensor has detected) from a moving vehicle to a stationary one, the system will apply the brakes in your vehicle.

WARNING

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At speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), ACC will not react to a stationary vehicle and apply the brakes but will instead accelerate to the previously set speed. The driver must actively apply the brakes to stop the vehicle.