2015 Volvo V60 Owners Manual

and Powershift (p. 285)

IMPORTANT

To prevent damage to any drive system components, the working temperature of the gearbox is checked. If there is a risk of overheating, a warning symbol is illumi- nated in the combined instrument panel in conjunction with a text message being shown. Follow the recommendation given in the text message.

Related information • Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic*

(p. 281)

12. Remove the jump leads in reverse order -

first the black and then the red. > Make sure that none of the black jump lead's clamps comes into contact with the battery's positive terminal or the clamp connected to the red jump lead!

WARNING

• The battery can generate oxyhydrogen gas, which is highly explosive. A spark can be formed if a jump lead is con- nected incorrectly, and this can be enough for the battery to explode. • The battery contains sulphuric acid,

which can cause serious burns.

• If sulphuric acid comes into contact with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with large quantities of water. If acid splashes into the eyes - seek medical attention immediately.

Related information • Starting the engine (p. 272)

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Manual gearbox The function of the gearbox is to change the gear ratio depending on speed and power requirements.

Gearshift pattern 6-speed gearbox. The 6-speed box is available in two versions - reverse gear position differs between them. Look at the actual gearshift pattern imprinted on the gear lever. • Depress the clutch pedal fully during

each gear change.

• Take your foot off the clutch pedal

between gear changes.

WARNING

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Always apply the parking brake when parking on a slope - leaving the car in gear is not sufficient to hold the car in all situa- tions.

Reverse gear inhibitor The reverse gear inhibitor hinders the possi- bility of mistakenly attempting to engage reverse gear during normal forward travel. • Follow the gearing pattern printed on the gear lever and start from neutral position, N before moving it to R position.

• Engage reverse gear only when the car is

stationary.

NOTE

With the upper variant of the shifting pat- tern for 6-speed gearbox (see previous illustration) - first press down the gear lever in the N position in order to engage reverse gear.

Related information • Gearboxes (p. 279) • Transmission fluid - grade and volume

(p. 424)

Gear shift indicator* The gear shift indicator notifies the driver when it is appropriate to engage the next higher or lower gear.

An essential detail in connection with environ- mental driving is to drive in the right gear and to change gear in plenty of time. An indicator is available as an aid on some variants - GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) - which notifies the driver when it is appropriate to engage the next higher or lower gear in order to obtain the lowest possible fuel consump- tion. However, taking into consideration characte- ristics such as performance and vibration-free running, it may be advantageous to change gear at a higher engine speed. The framed number indicates the current gear.

Manual gearbox

Gear shift indicator for man- ual gearbox. Only one marker is illuminated at a time - during normal driving it is only illuminated in the centre.

When gearing up/down as recommended, the upper one is illuminated at "+" or the lower at "-", marked red in the illustration.

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Automatic gearbox

Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* The Geartronic gearbox has two different gear modes - Automatic and Manual.

Combined instrument panel "Digital" with gear shift indicator. The framed number indicates the current gear.

With "Analogue" combined instrument panel, the gear positions and indicator arrows are displayed in its centre.

Related information • Manual gearbox (p. 280) • Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic*

(p. 281)

D: Automatic gear positions. +/–: Manual gear positions. S: Sport mode*. Combined instrument panel (p. 63) shows the position of the gear selector using the follow- ing indications: P, R, N, D, S*, 1, 2, 3 etc.

Gear positions

Automatic gear positions are indicated on the right of the combined instrument panel. (Only one marker is illumi- nated at a time - the one showing the current gear selector position.)

Symbol "S" for Sport mode is ORANGE when the mode is active.

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Parking position - P Select P position when starting the engine or when the car is parked. In order to move the gear selector from the P position the brake pedal must be depressed and the remote control key must be in posi- tion I or II. The gearbox is mechanically blocked when the P position is engaged. Also apply the parking brake (p. 302) when the car is parked.

NOTE

The gear selector must be in P position to allow the car to be locked and alarmed.

IMPORTANT

The car must be stationary when posi- tion P is selected.

WARNING

Always apply the parking brake when parking on a slope - the automatic trans- mission's P position is not sufficient to hold the car in all situation.

Reverse position - R The car must be stationary when R position is selected.

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08 Starting and driving || Neutral position - N No gear is engaged and the engine can be started. Apply the parking brake if the car is stationary with the gear selector in N position. To be able to move the gear selector from N to other gear positions, the brake pedal must be depressed and the remote control key must be in key position II.

Drive position - D D is the normal driving position. Shifting up and down takes place automatically based on the level of acceleration and speed. The car must be stationary when the gear selector is moved to D position from R position.

Geartronic – Manual gear positions (+S-) The driver can also change gear manually using the Geartronic automatic gearbox. The car engine-brakes when the accelerator pedal is released.

The manual gear position is reached by moving the lever to the side from position D to the end position at "+S-". The combined instrument panel's symbol "+S-" changes colour from WHITE to ORANGE and the digits 1, 2, 3 etc. are displayed in a box, corresponding to the gear that has just been selected. • Move the lever forwards towards "+"

(plus) to change up a gear and release the

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lever, which returns to its rest position between + and –.

or • Pull the lever back towards "–" (minus) to

change down a gear and release it.

The manual gearshift mode "+S–" can be selected at any time while driving. Geartronic automatically shifts down if the driver allows the speed to decrease lower than a level suitable for the selected gear, in order to avoid jerking and stalling. To return to automatic driving mode: • Move the lever to the side to the end

position at D.

NOTE

If the gearbox has a Sport programme then the gearbox will only become manual after the gear selector has been moved forwards or backwards in its "+S–" posi- tion. The combined instrument panel then changes indication from S to show which of the gears 1, 2, 3 etc. is engaged.

Paddles* As a supplement to manual gear changing with the gear selector there are also controls located on the steering wheel, so-called "paddles". To be able to change gear with the steering wheel paddles they must first be activated.

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This is by means of pulling one of the paddles toward the steering wheel - the combined instrument panel then changes indication from "D" to a figure, which indicates the cur- rent gear. To then change gear one step: • Pull one of the paddles backwards -

towards the steering wheel - and release.

Both steering wheel "paddles".

"-": Selects the next lower gear.

"+": Selects the next higher gear.

A gear change occurs at each pull of the pad- dle provided that the engine speed does not leave the permitted range. After each gear change the combined instru- ment panel changes figure to show the cur- rent gear.

NOTE

Automatic deactivation If the steering wheel paddles are not used then they are deactivated after a short time - this is indicated when the combined instrument panel switches indication, from the figure for the current gear back to "D". The exception is during engine braking - then the paddles are activated as long as engine braking is in progress. Manual deactivation The steering wheel paddle shifters can also be deactivated manually: • Pull both paddles toward the steering

wheel and hold until the combined instrument panel changes character from the figure for the current gear to "D".

The paddles can also be used with the gear selector in Sport mode* - then the paddles are constantly activated without being deacti- vated.

8 With certain engines only.

If the car has Sport mode* then "S" is shown first.

Geartronic - Sport mode* (S)8

The Sport programme provides sportier characteristics and allows higher engine speed for the gears. At the same time it responds more quickly to acceleration. During active driving, the use of a lower gear is prioritised, leading to a delayed upshift. To activate Sport mode: • Move the gear selector to the side from D position to the end position at "+S–" - the combined instrument panel changes indi- cation from D to S.

Sport mode can be selected at any time while driving.

Geartronic - Winter mode It can be easier to pull away on slippery roads if 3rd gear is engaged manually. 1. Depress the brake pedal and move the gear selector from D position to the end position at "+S–" - the combined instru- ment panel changes indication from D to the figure 19.

2. Scroll up to gear 3 by pushing the lever

forward towards "+" (plus) twice - the dis- play shifts the indication from 1 to 3.

3. Release the brake and accelerate care-

fully.

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The gearbox "winter mode" means that the car moves off with a lower engine speed and reduced engine power on the drive wheels.

Kick-down When the accelerator pedal is pressed all the way to the floor (beyond the position normally regarded as full acceleration) a lower gear is immediately engaged. This is known as kick- down. If the accelerator is released from the kick- down position, the gearbox automatically changes up. Kick-down is used when maximum accelera- tion is needed, such as for overtaking. Safety function To prevent overrevving the engine, the gear- box control program has a protective down- shift inhibitor which prevents the kick-down function. Geartronic does not permit downshifting/ kick-down which would result in an engine speed high enough to damage the engine. Nothing happens if the driver still tries to shift down in this way at high engine speed – the original gear remains engaged. When kick-down is activated the car can change one or more gears at a time depend- ing on engine speed. The car changes up

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08 Starting and driving || when the engine reaches its maximum speed in order to prevent damage to the engine.

Towing If the car has to be towed - see important information in the section Towing (p. 323).

Related information • Transmission fluid - grade and volume

(p. 424)

• Automatic gearbox -- Powershift*

(p. 285)

• Gearboxes (p. 279)

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Automatic gearbox -- Powershift* The Powershift automatic gearbox transmits the motive force from the engine to the drive wheels with double mechanical clutch discs, as opposed to Geartronic which instead uses a hydraulic torque converter.

D: Automatic gear positions. +S–: Manual gear positions. S: Sport mode*. Powershift transmission operates in the same way and has similar controls and functions as the Geartronic automatic transmission. One exception is the function "Geartronic - Winter mode" (p. 281): • Powershift enables driving away on a

slippery road surface if 2nd gear is engaged manually - instead of 3rd gear with Geartronic.

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can also overheat during slow driving in queues (10 km/h or slower) on an uphill gradi- ent, or with a trailer hitched. The gearbox cools down when the car is stationary, with foot brake depressed and the engine running at idling speed. Overheating during slow driving in queues can be avoided by driving in stages: • Stop the car and wait with your foot on the brake pedal until there is a moderate distance to the traffic ahead, drive for- ward a short distance, and then wait another moment with your foot on the brake pedal.

IMPORTANT

Use the foot brake to hold the car station- ary on an uphill gradient - do not hold the car with the accelerator pedal. The gear- box could then overheat.

Text message and action In some situations the combined instrument panel may show a text message at the same time as a symbol is illuminated.

Towing The model with Powershift transmission should not be towed as it is dependent on the engine running in order to receive sufficient lubrication. If towing (p. 323) still has to take place, the route must be as short as possible and then at very low speed. In the event of uncertainty as to whether the car is equipped with Powershift or Geartronic transmission, this can be verified by checking the designation on the gearbox label under the bonnet, Type designations (p. 411). The designation ”MPS6” means that it is Powershift transmission - otherwise it is Geartronic automatic transmission. See also important information in section Towing (p. 323).

To bear in mind The transmission's double clutch has over- load protection that is activated if it becomes too hot, e.g. if the car is held stationary with the accelerator pedal on an uphill gradient for a long time. Overheated transmission causes the car to shake and vibrate, and the warning symbol illuminates and the combined instrument panel shows a message. The transmission

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08 Starting and driving || Symbol Message

Driving characteristics

Action

Transmission hot Brake to hold

Difficulty in maintaining even speed at constant engine speed.

Transmission overheated. Keep the car stationary using the foot brake.A

Transmission hot Park safely Let engine run

Significant pulling in the car's trac- tion.

Transmission overheated. Park the car immediately in a safe manner.A

Transmission cooling Let engine run

No drive due to overheated gearbox.

Transmission overheated. For fastest cooling: Run the engine at idling speed with the gear lever in the N or P posi- tion until the message clears.

A For fastest cooling: run the engine at idling speed with the gear lever in the N or P position, until the message clears.

Related information • Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 281) • Transmission fluid - grade and volume

(p. 424)

The table shows three steps with an increased degree of seriousness should the transmission become too hot. In parallel with the text message, the driver is also advised that the car's electronics are temporarily changing the driving characteristics. Follow the instructions in the text message where appropriate.

NOTE

The examples in the table are no indication of the car being defective, but show that a safety function has been activated with a view to preventing damage to any of the car's components.

WARNING

If a warning symbol combined with the text Transmission hot Park safely Let engine run is ignored then the heat in the gearbox may become so high that the power transmission between engine and gearbox is temporarily halted in order to prevent the clutch from malfunctioning - the car then loses drive and is stationary until gearbox temperature has cooled to an acceptable level.

For more possible text messages with their respective proposals for solutions concerning automatic gearbox, see Messages (p. 109). A text message extinguishes automatically after the action has been carried out or after one press on the indicator stalk OK button.

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Stationary car with engine running: • Keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the gear selector to another posi- tion.

Electric gear inhibitor – Shiftlock Parking position (P) To be able to move the gear selector from P to other gear positions, the brake pedal must be depressed and the remote control key must be in key position II (p. 78).

Shiftlock – Neutral (N) If the gear selector is in N position and the car has been stationary for at least 3 seconds (irrespective of whether the engine is running) then the gear selector is locked. To be able to move the gear selector from N to other gear positions, the brake pedal must be depressed and the remote control key must be in key position II, see Key positions (p. 78).

Gear selector inhibitor There are two different types of gear selector inhibitor - mechanical and automatic.

Mechanical gear selector inhibitor

M: Manual shifting10 - "+/-" or "Sport" mode. The gear selector can be moved forward and back freely between N and D. Other positions are locked with a latch that is released with the inhibitor button on the gear selector. With the inhibitor button depressed the lever can be moved forwards or backwards between P, R, N and D.

Automatic gear selector inhibitor The automatic gearbox has special safety systems: Parking position (P)

10 The illustration is schematic. 11 There may be 2 holes - one for the key blade and one that fixes the rubber mat.

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Deactivate automatic gear selector inhibitor

If the car cannot be driven, e.g. due to a flat starter battery, the gear selector must be moved from the P position so that the car can be moved.

Lift the rubber mat in the compartment behind the centre console and locate a hole11 for the key blade (p. 167) in the bottom of the compartment. Search for a spring-loaded button down in the hole with the key blade; depress the button with the blade and hold. Move the gear selector from the P posi- tion and pull up the key blade.

4. Set the rubber mat back in place.

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08 Starting and driving || Related information • Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 281) • Automatic gearbox -- Powershift* (p. 285)

All Wheel Drive - AWD* Optimal traction is achieved with all-wheel drive.

All Wheel Drive is always available

Hill start assist (HSA)*12
The foot brake can be released before setting off or reversing uphill - the HSA (Hill Start Assist) function means that the car does not roll backwards.

The function means that the pedal pressure in the brake system remains for several seconds while the driver's foot is moved from brake pedal to accelerator pedal. The temporary braking effect releases after several seconds or when the driver acceler- ates.

Related information • Starting the engine (p. 272)

All Wheel Drive (All Wheel Drive) means that the car is driving all four wheels at the same time. The power is automatically distributed between the front and rear wheels. An elec- tronically controlled clutch system distributes the power to the wheels that have the best grip on the current road surface. This pro- vides the best traction and prevents wheel spin. Under normal driving conditions, the majority of power is transmitted to the front wheels. All Wheel Drive improves driving safety in rain, snow and icy conditions.

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12 Depends on engine and gearbox combination. HSA not possible with some combinations.

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Start/Stop* Some engine and gearbox combinations come fitted with a Start/Stop function which engages in the event of e.g. stationary traffic or waiting at traffic lights - the engine is then switched off temporarily and restarts auto- matically when the journey is due to continue.

Environmental care is one of Volvo Car Cor- poration's core values and it influences all of our operations. This target orientation has resulted in several separate energy-saving functions of which Start/Stop is one, all with the collective task of reducing fuel consump- tion, which in turn helps to reduce exhaust emissions.

General information on Start/Stop

The engine is switched off - it becomes quieter and cleaner. The Start/Stop function gives the driver the opportunity for a more active environmentally

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Start/Stop* - function and operation The Start/Stop function is activated automati- cally when the engine is started with the key.

The Start/Stop function is activated automatically when the engine is started with the key. The driver is made aware of this by the func- tion's symbol illuminating in the combined instrument panel and the On/Off button lamp illuminating. All of the car's normal sys-

tems such as lighting, radio, etc. work as nor- mal even with an engine that has stopped automatically, except that some equipment may have the function temporarily reduced, e.g. the climate control system's fan speed or extremely high volume on the audio system.

Auto-stopping the engine The following is required for the engine to auto-stop:

conscious way of driving the car by means of being able to allow the engine to stop auto- matically, whenever appropriate. Manual or Automatic Note that there are differences in the Start/Stop function depending on whether the gearbox is manual or automatic.

Related information • Start/Stop* - function and operation

(p. 289)

• Starting the engine (p. 272) • Start/Stop* - settings (p. 294) • Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-

start (p. 293)

• Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts

(p. 292)

• Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop

(p. 291)

• Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual

gearbox (p. 294)

• Start/Stop* - symbols and messages

(p. 296)

• Battery - Start/Stop (p. 388)

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08 Starting and driving || Conditions

M/A

Declutch, set the gear lever in neu- tral position and release the clutch pedal - the engine stops automati- cally.

Stop the car with the foot brake and then keep your foot on the pedal - the engine stops automati- cally.

A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

If the ECO function is acti- vated then the engine may auto-stop before the car is completely stationary.

As verification and reminder that the engine is auto-stopped the com- bined instrument panel's symbol for the Start/Stop function illuminates.

Auto-starting the engine Conditions

With the gear lever in neutral posi- tion: 1. Depress the clutch pedal or press the accelerator pedal - the engine starts.

2. Engage a suitable gear and

drive.

Release the foot pressure on the foot brake - the engine starts auto- matically and the journey can con- tinue.

Maintain foot pressure on the foot brake and depress the accelerator pedal - the engine auto-starts.

The following option is also availa- ble on a downhill gradient: Release the foot brake and let the car move off - the engine starts automatically when the speed exceeds normal walking pace.

A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

M/ AA

M +

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Deactivating the Start/Stop function

In certain situations, it may advisable to temporarily switch off the automatic Start/Stop function - this is carried out with a push of this button.

Disengaged function is indicated by the combined instrument panel's Start/Stop symbol and the On/Off button's lamp extinguishing.

The Start/Stop function is disengaged until it is reactivated with the button or until the next time the engine is started with the key.

Start assistance HSA The foot brake can also be released on an uphill slope to auto-start the engine - the HSA (p. 288) (Hill Start Assist) function prevents the car from rolling backwards. HSA means that the pressure in the brake system remains temporarily available while the driver moves his/her foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal for driving off with the engine having stopped automatically. The temporary braking effect releases after a couple of seconds or when the driver acceler- ates.

Related information • Start/Stop* (p. 289) • Starting the engine (p. 272)

• Start/Stop* - settings (p. 294) • Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-

start (p. 293)

• Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts

(p. 292)

• Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop

(p. 291)

• Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual

gearbox (p. 294)

• Start/Stop* - symbols and messages

(p. 296)

• Battery - Start/Stop (p. 388)

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Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop Although the Start/Stop function is activated, the engine does not always stop automati- cally.

Conditions

the car is reversed.

The engine does not auto-stop if:

Conditions

the car has not first achieved approx. 8 km/h after a key start or the last auto-stop.

the driver has opened the seat- belt's buckle.

the capacity of the starter battery is below the minimum permissible level.

the engine does not have normal operating temperature.

ambient temperature is around freezing point or above approx. 30 °C.

the windscreen's electric heating is activated.

the environment in the passenger compartment differs from the pre- set values - indicated by the venti- lation fan running at a high speed.

M/A

M +

M +

M +

M +

M +

M +

M +

the starter battery temperature is below the freezing point or is too high.

the driver makes greater steering wheel movements.

the exhaust system's particulate filter is full - the temporarily disen- gaged Start/Stop function is reac- tivated as soon as an automatic cleaning cycle has been per- formed (see Diesel particle filter (DPF) (p. 314)).

the road is very steep.

a trailer is connected electrically to the car’s electrical system.

the bonnet has been openedB.

the gearbox does not have normal operating temperature.

M/A

M +

M +

M +

M +

M +

M +

M +

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M/A

• Battery - Start/Stop (p. 388)

the atmospheric air pressure is less than equivalent to 1500-2500 metres above sea level - the current air pressure varies with the prevailing weather condi- tions.

adaptive cruise control Queue Assist is activated.

the gear selector is in S positionC or "+/-".

A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox. B With certain engines only. C Sport mode.

Related information • Start/Stop* (p. 289) • Start/Stop* - function and operation

(p. 289)

• Starting the engine (p. 272) • Start/Stop* - settings (p. 294) • Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-

start (p. 293)

• Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts

(p. 292)

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• Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual

gearbox (p. 294)

• Start/Stop* - symbols and messages

(p. 296)

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Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts An auto-stopped engine may restart in certain cases without the driver having decided that the journey should continue.

In the following cases the engine also starts automatically if the driver has not depressed the clutch pedal (manual gearbox) or takes his/her foot off the brake pedal (automatic gearbox):

Conditions

Misting forms on the windows.

The environment in the passenger compartment deviates from the preset values.

There is a temporarily high current take-off or starter battery capacity drops below the lowest permissi- ble level.

Repeated pumping of the brake pedal.

The bonnet is openedB.

The car starts to roll, or there is a small increase in speed if the car auto-stopped without being com- pletely stationary.

M/AA

M + A

M + A

M + A

M + A

M + A

M + A

• Start/Stop* - settings (p. 294) • Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-

start (p. 293)

• Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop

(p. 291)

• Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual

gearbox (p. 294)

• Start/Stop* - symbols and messages

(p. 296)

• Battery - Start/Stop (p. 388)

Conditions

M/AA

The driver's seatbelt buckle is opened with the gear selector in D or N position.

Steering wheel movementsB.

The gear selector is moved out of the D position to S positionC, R or "+/-".

The driver's door is opened with the gear selector in D position - a "ping" sound and text message inform that the Start/Stop function is active.

A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox. B With certain engines only. C Sport mode.

WARNING

Do not open the bonnet when the engine has stopped automatically - the engine may suddenly start automatically. First switch off the engine as normal using the START/STOP ENGINE button before opening the bonnet.

Related information • Start/Stop* (p. 289) • Start/Stop* - function and operation

(p. 289)

• Starting the engine (p. 272)

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Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-start The engine does not always auto-start after having auto-stopped.

In the following cases the engine does not auto-start after having auto-stopped:

Conditions

A gear is engaged without declutching - a display text prompts the driver to set the gear lever in neutral position in order to enable auto-start.

The driver is unrestrained, the gear selector is in P position and the driver’s door is open - a normal engine start must take place.

M/ AA

A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

Related information • Start/Stop* (p. 289) • Start/Stop* - function and operation

(p. 289)

• Starting the engine (p. 272) • Start/Stop* - settings (p. 294) • Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts

(p. 292)

• Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop

(p. 291)

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• Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual

gearbox (p. 294)

• Start/Stop* - symbols and messages

(p. 296)

• Battery - Start/Stop (p. 388)

Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual gearbox In the event that a start-up fails and the engine stops, proceed in accordance with the below:

1. Depress the clutch pedal again - the

2.

engine starts automatically. In certain cases the gear lever must be set in neutral position. The combined instrument panel then shows the text Put gear in neutral.

Related information • Start/Stop* (p. 289) • Start/Stop* - function and operation

(p. 289)

• Starting the engine (p. 272) • Start/Stop* - settings (p. 294) • Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-

start (p. 293)

• Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts

(p. 292)

• Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop

(p. 291)

• Start/Stop* - symbols and messages

(p. 296)

• Battery - Start/Stop (p. 388)

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Start/Stop* - settings The car's MY CAR menu system, under the DRIVe heading, contains information about Volvo's Start/Stop system, as well as recom- mendations for energy-saving driving techni- ques.

Related information • Start/Stop* (p. 289) • Start/Stop* - function and operation

(p. 289)

• Starting the engine (p. 272) • Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-

start (p. 293)

• Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts

(p. 292)

• Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop

(p. 291)

• Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual

gearbox (p. 294)

• Start/Stop* - symbols and messages

(p. 296)

• Battery - Start/Stop (p. 388)

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Start/Stop* - symbols and messages The Start/Stop function can show text mes- sages in the combined instrument panel.

Text message

In combination with this indicator lamp the Start/Stop function may show text messages in the com-

bined instrument panel for certain situations.

For some of them there is a recommended action that should be performed. The follow- ing table shows some examples.

Symbol Message

Info/Action

Auto Start/Stop Service required

Start/Stop is not operational. Contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is rec- ommended.

M/AA

M + A

Autostart Engine running + acoustic signal

Activated if the driver's door is opened with auto-stopped engine and the gear selector in D position.

Press start button

The engine will not start automatically - start the engine as normal with the START/STOP ENGINE button.

M + A

Depress clutch pedal to start

Depress brake and clutch pedals to start

The engine is ready to auto-start - waiting for the clutch pedal to be depressed.

The engine is ready to auto-start - waiting for the brake or clutch pedal to be depressed.

Put gear in neutral to start

Gear is engaged without declutching - disengage and set the gear lever in neutral posi- tion.

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Symbol Message

Info/Action

Select P or N to start

Press start button

Start/Stop has been deactivated - move the gear selector to N or P position and start the engine as normal with the START/STOP ENGINE button.

The engine will not start automatically - start the engine as normal with the START/STOP ENGINE button and the gear selector in P or N.

M/AA

A M = Manual gearbox, A = Automatic gearbox.

If a message does not go out following com- pletion of the action then a workshop should be contacted - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

Related information • Start/Stop* (p. 289) • Start/Stop* - function and operation

(p. 289)

• Starting the engine (p. 272) • Start/Stop* - settings (p. 294) • Start/Stop* - the engine does not auto-

start (p. 293)

• Start/Stop* - the engine auto-starts

(p. 292)

• Start/Stop* - the engine does not stop

(p. 291)

• Start/Stop* - involuntary stop manual

gearbox (p. 294)

• Battery - Start/Stop (p. 388)

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ECO* ECO13 is an innovative Volvo function for automatic-gearbox cars, capable of reducing fuel consumption by up to 5%, depending on the driver's driving style. The function gives the driver the option of a more active environ- mentally conscious way of driving.

General

NOTE

When the ECO function is activated, sev- eral parameters in the climate control sys- tem's settings are changed, and several electricity consumer functions are reduced. Certain settings can be reset manually, but full functionality is only restored by deactivating the ECO function.

The following are changed upon activation of the ECO function:

ECO - Operation

• Gearbox gearshift points. • Engine management and response from

the accelerator pedal.

• Start/Stop function - the engine can also

auto-stop before the car has stopped down to being completely stationary. • The Eco Coast function is activated -

engine braking ceases.

• Climate control system settings - some electricity consumers are deactivated or operate at reduced power.

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ECO symbol

The ECO function is deactivated when the engine is switched off, and must therefore be activated after each time the engine is started. There are exceptions for certain engines. However, it is easily verified by means of both the combined instrument

13 Not possible on the XC60 and XC70 with AWD.

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panel ECO symbol and the ECO button lamp illuminating when the function is activated.

ECO function On or Off

Disengaged ECO function is indicated by the combined instrument panel ECO sym- bol and the ECO button lamp extinguishing. The function is then switched off until it is reactivated with the ECO button.

Eco Coast - Function The Eco Coast subfunction means in practice that engine braking is deactivated, meaning in turn that the car's kinetic energy is used to coast for longer distances. When the driver releases the accelerator pedal the gearbox is automatically disengaged from the engine whose speed is reduced to idling speed with minimum consumption. This function is intended for use in the event of an anticipated reduction in speed, e.g. to coast forward to an intersection or a red light. Eco Coast enables proactive driving where the driver can use the so-called "Pulse & Glide" technique and a minimum of braking. Combination On and Off A combination of Eco Coast and temporarily deactivated ECO function can also collec-

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More information and settings

The car's menu system MY CAR contains further information on the ECO concept - see the section MY CAR (p. 110).

Related information • General information on climate control

(p. 124)

tively contribute to reduced consumption. Accordingly: • Active Eco Coast: Long coasting without

engine braking = Low consumption

and • Deactivated ECO function: Short coasting

with engine braking = Minimum con- sumption.

NOTE

However, to achieve optimal low fuel con- sumption, Eco Coast in combination with short coasting distances should generally be avoided.

Activating Eco Coast The function is activated when the accelera- tor pedal is fully released, in combination with the following parameters: • ECO button activated • Gear selector in D position • Speed within the range of

approx. 65-140 km/h

• The road's downhill gradient is not

steeper than approx. 6%.

Deactivate Eco Coast In certain situations it may be desirable to deactivate the Eco Coast function. Examples of such situations include:

• on steep downhill gradients - to be able

to use engine braking.

• before an imminent overtaking manoeu- vre - in order to be able to complete it in the safest possible way.

Deactivating Eco Coast and returning to engine braking can be performed as follows: • Press the ECO button. • Move the gear lever to manual "S+/-"

position.

• Change gear with the steering wheel pad-

dle shifters.

• Actuate the accelerator or brake pedal. Eco Coast - Limitations The function is not available if: • cruise control is activated • the road's downhill gradient is steeper

than approx. 6%

• manual gear changing is performed with

the steering wheel paddle shifters*

• engine and/or gearbox are not at normal

operating temperature.

• the gear selector is moved from D- to "S

+/-" position

• speed is outside the range of

approx. 65-140 km/h

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Foot brake The foot brake is used to reduce the car's speed while driving.

The car is equipped with two brake circuits. If a brake circuit is damaged then the brake pedal will engage deeper and a higher pres- sure on the pedal is needed to produce the normal braking effect. The driver's brake pedal pressure is assisted by a brake servo.

WARNING

The brake servo only works when the engine is running.

If the foot brake is used when the engine is switched off then the pedal will feel stiff and a higher pedal pressure must be used to brake the car. In very hilly terrain or when driving with a heavy load the brakes can be relieved by using engine braking. Engine braking is most efficiently used if the same gear is used downhill as up. For more general information on heavy loads on the car, see Engine oil - adverse driving conditions (p. 420).

Cleaning the brake discs Coatings of dirt and water on the brake discs may result in delayed brake function. With

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wet road surfaces, prior to long-stay parking and after the car has been washed, it is there- fore advisable to carry out cleaning by brak- ing gently for a short period while driving.

Maintenance To keep the car as safe and reliable as possi- ble, follow the Volvo service intervals as specified in the Service and Warranty Book- let.

IMPORTANT

The wear on the brake system's compo- nents must be checked regularly. Contact a workshop for information about the procedure or engage a workshop to carry out the inspection - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

Symbols and messages Symbol Specification

Constant 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.

Constant glow for 2 seconds when the engine is started - automatic function check.

WARNING

and

illuminate at the same

If time, there may be a fault in the brake sys- tem. If the level in the brake fluid reservoir is normal at this stage, drive carefully to the nearest workshop and have the brake sys- tem checked - an authorised Volvo work- shop is recommended. If the brake fluid is below the MIN level in the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive fur- ther before topping up the brake fluid. The reason for the loss of brake fluid must be investigated.

Related information • Parking brake (p. 302) • Foot brake - emergency brake lights and

automatic hazard warning flashers (p. 301)

• Foot brake - emergency brake assistance

(p. 301)

• Foot brake - anti-lock braking system

(p. 301)

Foot brake - anti-lock braking system The anti-lock braking system, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), prevents the wheels from locking up during braking.

The function allows the steering ability to be maintained, and it is easier to swerve to avoid a hazard for example. Vibration may be felt in the brake pedal when this is engaged and this is normal. A short test of the ABS system is made auto- matically after the engine has been started when the driver releases the brake pedal. A further automatic test of the ABS system may be made when the car reaches 10 km/h. The test may be experienced as pulses in the brake pedal.

Related information • Foot brake (p. 300) • Parking brake (p. 302) • Foot brake - emergency brake lights and

automatic hazard warning flashers (p. 301)

• Foot brake - emergency brake assistance

(p. 301)

Foot brake - emergency brake lights and automatic hazard warning flashers Emergency brake lights are activated to alert vehicles behind about sudden braking. The function means that the brake light flashes instead of - as in normal braking - shining with a constant glow.

Emergency brake lights are activated at speeds above 50 km/h in the event of sudden braking. After the car's speed has been slowed below 10 km/h the brake light returns from flashing to the normal constant glow - while at the same time the hazard warning flashers (p. 94) are activated, and they flash until the driver changes engine speed with the accelerator pedal or they are deactivated with their button.

Related information • Foot brake (p. 300) • Parking brake (p. 302) • Foot brake - emergency brake assistance

(p. 301)

• Foot brake - anti-lock braking system

(p. 301)

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Foot brake - emergency brake assistance Emergency brake assistance EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) helps to increase the braking force and so reduce the braking distance.

EBA detects the driver's braking style and increases the braking force when necessary. The brake force can be reinforced up to the level when the ABS system is engaged. The EBA function is interrupted when the pressure on the brake pedal is reduced.

NOTE

When EBA is activated the brake pedal lowers slightly more than usual, depress (hold) the brake pedal as long as neces- sary. If the brake pedal is released then all braking ceases.

Related information • Foot brake (p. 300) • Parking brake (p. 302) • Foot brake - emergency brake lights and

automatic hazard warning flashers (p. 301)

• Foot brake - anti-lock braking system

(p. 301)

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Parking brake The parking brake holds the car stationary, when the driver's seat is empty, by mechani- cally locking/blocking two wheels.

Function A faint electric motor noise can be heard when the electrical parking brake is being applied. The noise can also be heard during the automatic function checking of the park- ing brake. If the car is stationary when the parking brake is applied then it only acts on the rear wheels. If it is applied when the car is moving then the normal foot brake is used, i.e. the brake acts on all four wheels. Brake function changes over to the rear wheels when the car is almost stationary.

Low battery voltage If the battery voltage is too low then the park- ing brake can neither be released nor applied. Connect a donor battery if the battery voltage is too low, see Jump starting with battery (p. 278).

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pressing and holding the control for PUSH LOCK/PULL RELEASE. The braking proce- dure is stopped when the control is released.

NOTE

In the event of emergency braking at speeds above 10 km/h a signal sounds during the braking procedure.

Parking on a hill If the car is parked facing uphill: • Turn the wheels away from the kerb. If the car is parked facing downhill: • Turn the wheels towards the kerb.

WARNING

Always apply the parking brake when parking on a slope - leaving the car in gear, or in P if it has automatic transmis- sion, is not sufficient to hold the car in all situation.

Applying the parking brake

Parking brake control - apply. 1. Depress the foot brake pedal firmly. 2. Press the control PUSH LOCK/PULL

RELEASE.

The combined instrument pan-

el's symbol starts flashing - once there is a constant glow the parking brake is applied.

3. Release the foot brake pedal and make

sure that the car is at a standstill position. • When parking the vehicle, always engage 1st gear (for manual gearbox) or put the gear selector in position P (for automatic gearbox).

Emergency brake In an emergency the parking brake can be applied when the vehicle is in motion by

Disengaging the parking brake

NOTE

The parking brake can also be released manually by depressing the clutch pedal instead of the brake pedal. Volvo recom- mends that the brake pedal is used.

Parking brake control - release.

Cars with manual gearbox

Releasing manually 1.

Insert the remote control key in the igni- tion switch14.

2. Depress the foot brake pedal firmly. 3. Pull the control PUSH LOCK/PULL

RELEASE.

The parking brake releases and the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.

Releasing automatically 1. Start the engine. 2. Engage 1st gear or reverse gear. 3. Ease up the clutch and depress the

accelerator.

The parking brake releases and the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.

Cars with automatic gearbox

Releasing manually 1.

Insert the remote control key in the igni- tion switch14.

2. Depress the foot brake pedal firmly. 3. Pull the control.

The parking brake releases and the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.

Releasing automatically 1. Put the seatbelt on.

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2. Start the engine. 3. Depress the foot brake pedal firmly. 4. Move the gear selector to position D or R

and depress the accelerator.

The parking brake releases and the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.

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 parking brake is released imme- diately on cars with automatic gearbox when the accelerator pedal is depressed and the gear selector is in position D or R.

Heavy load uphill A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the car to roll backward when the parking brake is released automatically on a steep incline. Avoid this by depressing the control while driving off. Release the control when the engine achieves traction.

Replacing the brake linings The rear brake linings must be replaced at a workshop due to the design of the electric parking brake - an authorised Volvo work- shop is recommended.

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08 Starting and driving || Symbols and messages For information on how the combined instru- ment panel's text messages can be shown

and deleted, see Messages - handling (p. 110).

Symbol Message

"Message"

Meaning/Action • Read the combined instrument panel's message.

Handbrake not fully released

A flashing symbol indicates that the parking brake is applied. If the symbol flashes in any other situation then this means that a fault has arisen. • Read the combined instrument panel's message. A fault is preventing the parking brake from being released: • Try to apply and release the brake. If the fault persists after a few attempts: • Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Note: A warning signal sounds if the journey is continued with this error message.

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Symbol Message

Meaning/Action

Handbrake not applied

A fault is preventing the parking brake from being applied: • Try to release and apply the brake. If the fault persists after a few attempts: • Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. The message is also illuminated on cars with manual gearbox when the car is driven at low speed with the door open in order to alert the driver that the parking brake may have been unintentionally disengaged.

Handbrake Service required

A fault has arisen: • Try to apply and release the brake. If the fault persists after a few attempts: • Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

If the car has to be parked before a possible fault has been rectified, then the wheels must be turned as if parking on a hill and 1st gear engaged (manual gearbox) or the gear selec- tor must be in position P (automatic gearbox). A text message can be acknowledged by briefly pressing the OK button on the direc- tion indicator stalk.

Related information • Foot brake (p. 300)

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Driving in water Fording means that the car is driven through a water-covered roadway. Fording must be car- ried out with great caution.

The car can be driven through water at a maximum depth of 25 cm at a maximum speed of 10 km/h. Extra caution should be exercised when passing through flowing water. During driving in water, maintain a low speed and do not stop the car. When the water has been passed, depress the brake pedal lightly and check that full brake function is achieved. Water and mud for example can make the brake linings wet resulting in delayed brake function. • Clean the electric contacts of the electric engine block heater* and trailer coupling after driving in water and mud.

• Do not let the car stand with water over the sills for any long period of time - this could cause electrical malfunctions.

IMPORTANT

Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter. In depths greater than 25 cm, water could enter the transmission. This reduces the lubricating ability of the oils and shortens the service life of these systems. Damage to any component, engine, trans- mission, turbocharger, differential or its internal components caused by flooding, hydrostatic locking or oil shortage, is not covered by the warranty. In the event of the engine stalling in water, do not try restart - tow the car from the water to a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended. Risk of engine breakdown.

Related information • Recovery (p. 325) • Towing (p. 323)

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Overheating Under special conditions, for example hard driving in hilly terrain and hot climate, there is a risk that the engine and drive system may overheat - in particular with a heavy load.

For information about overheating when driv- ing with a trailer, see Driving with a trailer* (p. 316). • Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front of the grille when driving in hot climates. • If the temperature in the engine's cooling system is too high then a warning symbol is illuminated in the combined instrument panel's information display and a text message High engine temperature Stop safely is shown there - stop the car in a safe way and allow the engine to run at idling speed for several minutes in order to cool down.

• If the text message High engine

temperature Turn off engine or Engine coolant level low Stop safely is shown then the engine must be switched off after stopping the car.

• In the event of overheating in the gearbox a built-in protection function is activated which, amongst other things, illuminates a warning symbol in the combined instru- ment panel, and its display shows the text message Transmission hot Reduce speed or Transmission hot Stop safely Wait for cooling - follow the recommen- dation given and lower the speed and

stop the car in a safe way and allow the engine to run at idling speed for a few minutes in order to allow the gearbox to cool down.

• If the car overheats, the air conditioning

may be switched off temporarily.

• Do not turn the engine off immediately

you stop after a hard drive.

NOTE

Driving with open tailgate/boot lid When driving with the tailgate open, toxic exhaust fumes can be sucked into the car through the cargo area.

WARNING

Do not drive with an open tailgate! Toxic exhaust fumes could be drawn into the car through the cargo area.

It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to operate for a time after the engine has been switched off.

Related information • Loading (p. 151)

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Overload - starter battery The electrical functions in the car load the starter battery (p. 384) to varying degrees. Avoid using the key position II (p. 78) when the engine is switched off. Instead use posi- tion I - which uses less power.

Also, be aware of different accessories that load the electrical system. Do not use func- tions which use a lot of power when the engine is switched off. Examples of such functions are: • ventilation fan • headlamps • windscreen wiper • audio system (high volume). If the starter battery voltage is low then the combined instrument panel's information dis- play shows the text Low battery charge Power save mode. The energy-saving func- tion then shuts down certain functions or reduces certain functions such as the ventila- tion fan and/or audio system. –

In which case, charge the starter battery by starting the engine and then running it for at least 15 minutes - starter battery charging is more effective during driving than running the engine at idling speed while stationary.

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Before a long journey Before a long journey, it makes good sense to go through the following points: • Check that the engine is working normally and that fuel consumption (p. 428) is nor- mal.

• Make sure that there are no leaks (fuel, oil

or other fluid).

• Check all bulbs and tyre tread depths. • Carrying a warning triangle (p. 337) is a legal requirement in certain countries.

Related information • Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 368) • Changing wheels - removing wheels

(p. 333)

• Lamp replacement - general (p. 374)

starter battery and its capacity is reduced by the cold.

• Use washer fluid (p. 383) to avoid ice forming in the washer fluid reservoir.

To achieve optimum roadholding Volvo rec- ommends using winter tyres on all wheels if there is a risk of snow or ice.

NOTE

The use of winter tyres is a legal require- ment in certain countries. Studded tyres are not permitted in all countries.

Slippery driving conditions Practise driving on slippery surfaces under controlled conditions to learn how the car reacts.

Related information • Winter driving (p. 308)

Winter driving For winter driving it is important to perform certain checks in order to ensure that the car can be driven safely.

Check the following in particular before the cold season: • The engine coolant (p. 372) must contain at least 50% glycol. This mixture protects the engine against frost erosion down to approximately –35 °C. To achieve opti- mum antifreeze protection, different types of glycol must not be mixed.

• The fuel tank must be kept filled to pre-

vent condensation.