VOLVO V60 2012 Owners Manual

03 Your driving environment
HomeLinkŸŸ *
03
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•Constant glow: The indicator lamp illu-
minates with a constant glow when the
button is kept depressed, this indicates
that the programming is complete. The
garage door, gate or similar should now
be activated when the programmed
HomeLink
Ÿ button is depressed.
•Glow not constant: The indicator lamp
flashes quickly for approx. 2 seconds
and then changes over to a constant
glow for approx. 3 seconds. This proc-
ess is repeated for approx. 20 seconds
and indicates that the device has a "roll-
ing code". The garage door, gate or sim-
ilar is not activated when the pro-
grammed HomeLink
Ÿ button is
depressed. Continue the programming
in accordance with the following.
5.
Locate the "programming button
2" on the
receiver for the garage door for example,
normally located close to the antenna's
bracket on the receiver. If you have diffi-
culty in finding the button - consult the
supplier's manual, or contact the supplier
via the Internet: www.homelink.com.
6. Depress and release the "programming
button". The button flashes for approx. 30
seconds and the next step must be carried
out within this period.7. Depress the programmed button on
HomeLink
Ÿ, while the "programming but-
ton" is still flashing, keep it depressed for
approx. 3 seconds and then release.
Repeat the press/hold/release sequence
up to 3 times to conclude the program-
ming.
Erasing programmingIt is only possible to erase the programming for
all the buttons on HomeLinkŸ, not for individual
buttons.
–Depress the two outer buttons and do not
release until the indicator lamp starts to
flash after approx. 20 seconds.
>
HomeLink
Ÿ is now set in so-called
"learn mode" and is ready to be pro-
grammed once more, see page 137.
2Button designation and colour vary depending on manufacturer.
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Menus and messages........................................................................... 142
Menu source MY CAR.......................................................................... 144
Climate control...................................................................................... 152
Fuel-driven engine block heater
and passenger compartment heater*................................................... 162
Additional heater*.................................................................................. 165
Trip computer........................................................................................ 166
DSTC – Stability and traction control system....................................... 168
Adapting driving characteristics........................................................... 170
Cruise control*...................................................................................... 171
Speed limiter*........................................................................................ 173
Adaptive cruise control*........................................................................ 175
Distance Warning*................................................................................. 185
City Safety™......................................................................................... 188
Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection*............... 192
Driver Alert System – DAC*................................................................... 199
Driver Alert System - LDW*................................................................... 202
Park assist syst*.................................................................................... 205
Park assist camera*.............................................................................. 208
BLIS* – Blind Spot Information System................................................ 211
Comfort inside the passenger compartment........................................ 215
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142* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Combined instrument panel
Information display and controls for menus.
READ – access to message list and mes-
sage confirmation.
Thumbwheel – browse between menu
options.
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 combined instrument panel are con-
trolled with the left-hand stalk switch. The
menus shown depend on key position, see
page 80. If a message appears then this mustbe acknowledged with READ for the menus to
be shown.
Menu overviewSome of the following menu options require the
function and hardware to be installed in the car.
---- km to empty tank
--.- l/100km average
--.- l/100km instantaneous
--- km/h average speed
--- km/h current speed
1
Engine oil level Wait...*
Tyre pressure Calibration*
Park heat timer --:-- ---*2
Direct start Park heat ON*3
Additional heat auto ON*
Lane Depart Warn *
Driver Alert *
Message
Text message in the information display.
When a warning, information or indicator sym-
bol illuminates, a corresponding message
appears on the information display. An error
message is stored in a memory list until the
fault has been rectified.
Press READ to acknowledge and browse
between the messages.
1Only certain markets.2Programming is only possible when the engine is switched off.3Cannot be selected when the additional heater is operating.
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NOTE
If a warning message appears while you are
using the trip computer, the message must
be read (press READ) before the previous
activity can be resumed.
MessageSpecification
Stop safelyAStop and switch off the
engine. Serious risk of
damage - consult a
workshop
B.
Stop engineAStop and switch off the
engine. Serious risk of
damage - consult a
workshop
B.
Service urgentAContact a workshopB to
check the car immedi-
ately.
Service
requiredAContact a workshopB to
check the car as soon
as possible.
See manualARead the owner's man-
ual.
Book time for
maintenanceTime to book regular
service - contact a
workshop
B.
MessageSpecification
Time for regular
maintenanceTime for regular service
- contact a workshopB.
The timing is deter-
mined by the number of
kilometres driven, num-
ber of months since the
last service, engine run-
ning time and oil grade.
Maintenance
overdueIf the service intervals
are not followed then
the warranty does not
cover any damaged
parts - contact a work-
shop
B.
Transmission
oil Change nee-
dedContact a workshopB to
check the car as soon
as possible.
Transmission
performance
lowThe gearbox cannot
handle full capacity.
Drive carefully until the
message clears
C.
If shown repeatedly -
contact a workshop
B.
MessageSpecification
Transmission
hot Reduce
speedDrive more smoothly or
stop the car in a safe
manner. Disengage the
gear and run the engine
at idling speed until the
message clears
C.
Transmission
hot Stop safelyCritical fault. Stop the
car immediately in a
safe manner and con-
tact a workshop
B.
Temporarily
OFFAA function has been
temporarily switched
off and is reset auto-
matically while driving
or after starting again.
Low battery
Power save
modeThe audio system is
switched off to save
energy. Charge the bat-
tery.
APart of message, shown together with information on where
the problem has arisen.
BAn authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.CFor more messages concerning automatic transmission, see
page 121.
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General information about MY CAR
Many of the car's features are handled
in this menu source, e.g. setting the
clock, door mirrors and locks.
Navigation in the menus is carried out using
buttons in the centre console or with the steer-
ing wheel's right-hand keypad.
Certain functions are standard, others are
optional - the range also varies depending on
the market.
Operation
Centre console controls
Centre console controls for menu navigation.
Press MY CAR to open the menus underMY CAR.
Press OK MENU to select/tick in the high-
lighted menu option or to store the
selected function in the memory.
Turn the TUNE knob to scroll up/down
among the menu options.
EXIT
EXIT functionsUse EXIT to go back in the menu structure or
to undo the most recent selection. Depending
on the menu level the cursor is on, with a press
on EXIT, the cursor is moved different
"lengths".Short and long presses also produce varying
results.
•Short EXIT presses go back one step in the
current menu structure.
•One long EXIT press leads to the MY
CAR source menu.
•One long EXIT press while in the MY
CAR source menu, leads out of MY CAR
to the menu system's main menu (Parent
view), from where all the car's functions/
menu sources can be accessed, see
page 224.
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Steering wheel keypad*
The keypad may vary depending on market.
Turn the thumbwheel to scroll up/down
among the menu options.
Press the thumbwheel to select/tick in the
highlighted menu option or to store the
selected function in the memory.
EXIT (see heading "EXIT functions" page
144).
Search pathsCurrent menu level is shown at the top right of
the centre console display screen. Search
paths to the menu system functions are descri-
bed in this manual in the following form:
Settings
Car settingsLock settings
Doors unlockDriver door, then all.The following is an example of how a function
can be accessed and adjusted using the steer-
ing wheel keypad:
1.
Press the centre console button MY CAR.
2.
Scroll to the desired menu, e.g.
Settings,
with the thumbwheel (1) and then press the
thumbwheel - a submenu opens.
3.
Scroll to the desired menu, e.g.
Car
settings and press the thumbwheel - a
submenu opens.
4.
Scroll to
Lock settings and press the
thumbwheel - a new submenu opens.
5.
Scroll to
Doors unlock and press the
thumbwheel - a submenu of selectable
functions opens.
6.
Choose between the options
All doorsand Driver door, then all and press the
thumbwheel - a cross is marked in the
option's empty box.
7. Exit the programming by backing out of the
menus incrementally with short presses on
EXIT (2) or with one long press.
The procedure is the same as with the centre
console's buttons - see page 144: OK MENU
(2), EXIT (4) and the TUNE knob (3).
MY CAR
The following options are available in menu
source MY CAR:
•My V60
•DRIVe*
•Support systems (Support systems)
•Settings (Settings)
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146* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
My V60
MY CARMy V60
The display screen shows a grouping of all of
the car's driver support systems - these can be
activated or deactivated here.
My DRIVe*Parts of Volvo's DRIVe concept are described
here, amongst other things.
•Start/Stop
•ECO driving guide
For more information - see page 123.
Driver support system
MY CARSupport systems
(MY CAR > Support systems)
The display screen shows a summary of the
current status of the car's driver support sys-
tems.
Setup - menusShown here are the 4 first menu levels under
MY CAR
Settings. Some menus have fur-
ther submenus - these are then described in
detail in their respective sections.
When selecting whether a function should be
activated/
On or deactivated/Off a square is
displayed:
On: Selected square.
Off: Empty square.
•Select On/Off with OK - then back out of
the menu with EXIT.
Car settings
Car key memory
On
Off
p. 83
and
102
Lock settings
Doors automatic lock
On
Off
Doors unlock
All doors
Driver door, then
all
Keyless entry
All doors
Any door
Doors on same
side
Both front doors
p. 48,
57 and
61
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Reduced Guard
Activate once
Ask on exit
p. 62
and 66
Side mirror settings
Fold mirrors
Tilt left mirror
Tilt right mirror
p. 102
Light settings
Lock confirmation light
On
Off
Unlock confirmation light
On
Off
p. 46
Approach light duration
Off
30 sec
60 sec
90 secp. 48
and 93
Home safe light duration
30 sec
60 sec
90 secp. 93
Triple turn signal
On
Offp. 91
Temporary LH traffic
On
Off
or
Temporary RH traffic
On
Offp. 93
Active bending lights
On
Offp. 89
Auxiliary lights
On
Offp. 88
Tyre pressure system*
Warns if tyre pressure is
too low
Calibrate tyre pressurep. 303
Steering wheel force
Low
Medium
High
p. 170
Reset car settings
All menus in Car settings are
given original factory settings.
Driving support systems
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Collision Warning
Collision Warning
On
Off
Warning distance
Long
Normal
Short
Warning sound
On
Off
p. 192
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning
On
Off
On at start up
On
Off
Increased sensitivity
On
Off
p. 202
DSTC
On
Off
p. 168
City Safety
On
Off
p. 9
and
188
BLIS
On
Off
p. 211
Distance Alert
On
Off
p. 185
Driver Alert
On
Off
p. 199
System options
Time
The instrument panel clock is set
here.
p. 78
Time format
12h
24h
p. 78
Screen saver
On
Off
The TV screen's current content
fades out after a period of inac-
tivity and is replaced by a blank
screen if this option is selected.
The current screen content
returns if any of the TV screen's
buttons or controls are actuated.
p. 144
Language
Selects language for menu texts.
Show help text
On
Off
Explanatory text for the display
screen's current content is shown
with this option selected.
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