engine VOLVO V60 2012 User Guide

68* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Instruments and controls........................................................................ 70
Volvo Sensus ......................................................................................... 79
Key positions.......................................................................................... 80
Seats....................................................................................................... 82
Steering wheel........................................................................................ 87
Lighting................................................................................................... 88
Wipers and washing................................................................................ 97
Windows, rearview and door mirrors....................................................100
Compass*.............................................................................................. 105
Power sunroof*..................................................................................... 106
Alcoguard*............................................................................................ 108
Starting the engine................................................................................ 112
Starting the engine – Flexifuel............................................................... 114
Starting the engine – external battery................................................... 116
Gearboxes............................................................................................. 117
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*.......................................................................... 123
All-wheel drive – AWD*.........................................................................130
Foot brake............................................................................................. 131
Parking brake........................................................................................ 133
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FunctionPage
Menus and messages,
direction indicators,
main/dipped beam, trip
computer88,
91, 142,
166
Cruise control171, 175
Horn, airbags20, 87
Combined instrument
panel73, 77
Menu, audio and phone
control144,
224, 251,
263
START/STOP ENGINE
key112
Ignition switch80
Display for infotainment
and menus144,
222, 263
Door handle–
Control panel60, 64,
100, 102
Hazard warning flashers91
FunctionPage
Control for infotainment
and menu control144,
223, 263
Control panel for climate
control155
Gear selector117
Controls for active chas-
sis (Four-C)*170
Wipers and washing97, 98
Steering wheel adjust-
ment87
Bonnet opener312
Parking brake133
Seat adjustment*83
Headlamp control,
opener for fuel filler flap
and tailgate61, 88,
273
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FunctionPage
Display for infotainment
and menus144,
222, 263
Ignition switch80
START/STOP ENGINE
key112
Cruise control171, 175
Combined instrument
panel73, 77
Horn, airbags20, 87
Menu, audio and phone
control144,
224, 251,
263
Wipers and washing97, 98
Door handle–
Control panel60, 64,
100, 102
Headlamp control,
opener for fuel filler flap
and tailgate61, 88,
273
Seat adjustment*83
FunctionPage
Parking brake133
Steering wheel adjust-
ment87
Menus and messages,
direction indicators,
main/dipped beam, trip
computer88,
91, 142,
166
Gear selector117
Controls for active chas-
sis (Four-C)*170
Control panel for climate
control155
Control for infotainment
and menu control144,
223, 263
Hazard warning flashers91
Bonnet opener312
Information displays
The information displays show information on
some of the car's functions, e.g. cruise control,
trip computer and messages. The information
is shown with text and symbols.
There are further descriptions under the func-
tions that use the information displays.
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74* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Meters
Meters in the combined instrument panel.
Speedometer
Fuel gauge. See also Trip computer, page
166, and Refuelling, page 273.
Tachometer. The meter indicates engine
speed in thousands of revolutions per
minute (rpm).
Indicator, information and warning
symbols
Indicator and warning symbols.
Main beam and direction indicator symbol
Indicator and warning symbols1
Symbol for DRIVe - Start/Stop*, see
page 123
Indicator and information symbols
Functionality checkAll indicator and warning symbols illuminate in
key position II or when the engine is started.
When the engine has started, all the symbols
should go out except the parking brake sym-
bol, which only goes out when the brake is dis-
engaged.If the engine does not start or if the functionality
check is carried out in key position II then all
symbols go out after 5 seconds except the
symbol for faults in the car's emissions system
and the symbol for low oil pressure.
Indicator and information symbols
SymbolSpecification
ABL fault
Emissions system
ABS fault
Rear fog lamp on
Stability system
Stability system, sport mode
Engine preheater (diesel)
Low level in fuel tank
Information, read display text
1For certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Warnings are made via display text. For information on checking the oil level, see page 313.
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SymbolSpecification
Main beam On
Left-hand direction indicators
Right-hand direction indicators
DRIVe - Start/Stop*
ABL faultThe symbol illuminates if a fault has arisen in
the ABL function (Active Bending Lights).
Emissions systemIf the symbol illuminates then it may be due to
a fault in the car's emissions system. Drive to
a workshop for checking. Volvo recommends
that you seek assistance from an authorised
Volvo workshop.
ABS faultIf this symbol illuminates then the system is not
working. The car's regular brake system con-
tinues to work, but without the ABS function.
1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If the symbol remains illuminated, drive to
a workshop to have the ABS systemchecked. Volvo recommends that you
seek assistance from an authorised Volvo
workshop.
Rear fog lamp onThis symbol illuminates when the rear fog lamp
is on. There is only one fog lamp. It is located
on the driver's side.
Stability systemA flashing symbol indicates that the stability
system is operating. If the symbol illuminates
with constant glow then there is a fault in the
system.
Stability system, Sport modeSport mode allows for a more active driving
experience. The system then detects whether
the accelerator pedal, steering wheel move-
ments and cornering are more active than in
normal driving and then allows controlled skid-
ding of the rear section up to a certain level
before it intervenes and stabilises the car.
Engine preheater (diesel)This symbol illuminates during engine preheat-
ing. Preheating occurs when the temperature
is below 2 °C. The car can be started once the
symbol goes out.
Low level in fuel tankWhen the symbol illuminates the level in the
fuel tank is low, refuel as soon as possible.
Information, read display textWhen one of the car's systems does not
behave as intended, this information symbol
illuminates and a text appears on the informa-
tion display. The message text is cleared with
the READ button, see page 142, or it disap-
pears automatically after a time (time depend-
ing on which function is indicated). The infor-
mation symbol can also illuminate in conjunc-
tion with other symbols.
NOTE
When a service message is shown, the sym-
bol and message are cleared using the
READ button, or clear automatically after a
while.
Main beam OnThe symbol illuminates when main beam is on
and with main beam flash.
Left/right-hand direction indicatorsBoth direction indicator symbols flash when
the hazard warning flashers are used.
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Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolSpecification
Low oil pressureA
Parking brake applied
Airbags – SRS
Seatbelt reminder
Alternator not charging
Fault in brake system
Warning
AFor certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure
is not used. Warnings are made via display text, see pages
313 and 315.
Low oil pressureIf this symbol illuminates during driving then
the engine's oil pressure is too low. Stop the
engine immediately and check the engine oil
level, top up if necessary. If the symbol illumi-
nates and the oil level is normal, contact a
workshop. Volvo recommends that you seek
assistance from an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
Parking brake appliedThis symbol illuminates with a constant glow
when the parking brake is applied. The symbol
flashes during application, and then changes
over to a constant glow.
A flashing symbol means that a fault has arisen.
Read the message on the information display.
Airbags – SRSIf this symbol remains illuminated or illuminates
while driving, it means a fault has been
detected in the seatbelt buckle, SRS, SIPS, or
IC systems. Drive immediately to a workshop
to have the system checked. Volvo recom-
mends that you seek assistance from an
authorised Volvo workshop.
Seatbelt reminderThis symbol illuminates if someone in a front
seat has not put on their seatbelt or if someone
in a rear seat has taken off their seatbelt.
Alternator not chargingThis symbol illuminates during driving if a fault
has occurred in the electrical system. Visit a
workshop. Volvo recommends that you seek
assistance from an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
Fault in brake systemIf this symbol illuminates, the brake fluid level
may be too low. Stop the car in a safe placeand check the level in the brake fluid reservoir,
see page 317.
If the brake and ABS symbols illuminate at the
same time, there may be a fault in the brake
force distribution system.
1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off the
engine.
2. Restart the engine.
•If both symbols extinguish, continue
driving.
•If the symbols remain illuminated, check
the level in the brake fluid reservoir, see
page 317. If the brake fluid level is nor-
mal but the symbols are still illuminated,
the car can be driven, with great care, to
a workshop to have the brake system
checked. Volvo recommends that you
seek assistance from an authorised
Volvo workshop.
WARNING
If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further
before topping up the brake fluid.
The loss of brake fluid must be investigated
by a workshop. Volvo recommends that you
contact an authorised Volvo workshop.
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Key positions
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80* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Insert and remove the remote control
key
Ignition switch with remote control key extracted/
inserted.
NOTE
For cars with the Keyless* function the key
does not need to be inserted into the ignition
switch but can be stored in e.g. a pocket.
For more information on Keyless functions -
see page 55.
Insert the key1. Hold the end of the remote control key with
the detachable key blade and insert the key
in the ignition switch.
2. Then press the key in the lock up to its end
position.
IMPORTANT
Foreign objects in the ignition switch may
jeopardise the function or destroy the lock.
Do not press the remote control key incor-
rectly turned - Hold the end with the detach-
able key blade, see page 50.
Withdraw the key
•Push in the remote control key, allow it to
eject, then pull it out from the ignition
switch.
Functions at different levels
To enable the use of a limited number of func-
tions with the engine switched off, the car's
electrical system can be set in 3 different levels
(key positions) - 0, I and II - with the remote
control key. This owner's manual describes
these levels throughout using the denomina-
tion "key positions".
The following table shows the functions avail-
able in each key position/level.
LevelFunctions
0Odometer, clock and tempera-
ture gauge are illuminated.
Electrically operated seats can be
adjusted.
The audio system can be used for
a limited time - see page 220.
ISunroof, power windows, 12 V
socket in the passenger compart-
ment, RTI, phone, ventilation fan
and windscreen wipers can be
used.
IIThe headlamps come on.
Warning/indicator lamps illumi-
nate for 5 seconds.
Several other systems are acti-
vated. However, electric heating
in seat cushions and the rear win-
dow can only be activated after
starting the engine.
This key position consumes a
lot of current from the battery
and should therefore be avoi-
ded!
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Selecting key position/level
Key position 0
•Unlock the car - at which point the car's
electrical system is at level 0.
Key position I
•With the remote control key fully inserted
into the ignition switch - Briefly press
START/STOP ENGINE.
NOTE
To reach level I or II without starting the
engine - do not depress the brake/clutch
pedal when these key positions are due to
be selected.
Key position II
•With the remote control key fully inserted
into the ignition switch - Give one long1
press on START/STOP ENGINE.
Back to key position 0
•To return to key position 0 from position II
and I - Briefly press on START/STOP
ENGINE.
Audio systemFor information on the audio system's func-
tions with remote control key removed - see
page 220.
Starting and stopping the engineFor information about starting/switching off the
engine - see page 112.
TowingFor important information about the remote
control key during towing - see page 289.
1Approx. 2 seconds.
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Seats
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Power seat*
Front edge of seat cushion up/down
Seat forward/backward and up/down
Backrest rake
The power front seats have overload protection
which is tripped if a seat is blocked by an
object. If this happens, go to key position I or
0 and wait a short time before adjusting the
seat again.
Only one movement (forward/back/up/down)
can be made at a time.
PreparationsThe seats can be adjusted for a certain time
after unlocking the door with the remote con-trol key without the key in the ignition switch.
Seat adjustment is normally made in key posi-
tion I and can always be made when the engine
is running.
Seat with memory function*
Store settingMemory button
Memory button
Memory button
Button for storing settings
1. Adjust the seat and the door mirrors.2. Hold the button depressed to store set-
tings while depressing one of the memory
buttons.
Using a stored settingHold one of the memory buttons depressed
until the seat and the door mirrors stop. If you
release the button then the movement of the
seat will stop.
Key memory* in remote control key2
The positions of the driver's seat and the door
mirrors3 are stored in the key memory when the
car is locked with the remote control key.
When the car is unlocked with the same remote
control key it was locked with and the driver's
2For key memory for keyless drive, see page 57.3Only if the car is equipped with power seat with memory and retractable power door mirrors.
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Lighting
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88* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Light switches
Overview, light switches.
Thumbwheel for adjusting display and
instrument lighting
Rear fog lamp
Light switches
Thumbwheel1 for headlamp levelling
Instrument lightingDifferent display and instrument lighting is
switched on depending on key position, see
page 80.
The display lighting is automatically subdued
in darkness - the sensitivity is set with the
thumbwheel.The intensity of the instrument lighting is
adjusted with the thumbwheel.
Headlamp levellingThe load in the car changes the vertical align-
ment of the headlamp beam, which could daz-
zle oncoming motorists. Avoid this by adjusting
the height of the beam. Lower the beam if the
car is heavily laden.
1. Allow the engine to run or have the remote
control key in position I.
2. Roll the thumbwheel up/down to raise/
lower beam alignment.
Cars with Xenon headlamps* have automatic
headlamp levelling and therefore do not have
the thumbwheel.
Main/dipped beam
Headlamp control and stalk switch.
Position for main beam flash
Position for main beam
1Not available for cars equipped with Xenon headlamps*.
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