climate control VOLVO V60 2012 Owner's Manual
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Fuel-driven engine block heater and passenger compartment heater*
04
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.163 Operation
READ button
Thumbwheel
RESET - resets/selects
For more information on the information dis-
play and READ, see page 142.
Symbols and display messages
When one of the timer's settings orDirect start is activated, the infor-
mation symbol in the combined instrument
panel illuminates while the information display
shows an explanatory text and a further illumi-
nated symbol. The table shows symbols and
display texts that appear.
NOTE
G02510
2 - Figure 2 in the symbol means the
second climate control system in the car,
where the normal climate control system is
the first. The figure 2 has nothing to do with
TIMER 1 or TIMER 2.
Sym-
bolDisplaySpecification
G02510
2
Fuel
heater
ONThe heater is
switched on and
running.
G02510
2
Timer is
set for
Fuel
heaterThe heater's timer
is activated after
the remote control
key has been
removed from the
ignition switch and
leaving the car -
the engine and
passenger com-
partment are
heated at the set
time.
Sym-
bolDisplaySpecification
G025102
Heater
stopped
Low bat-
teryThe heater has
been stopped by
the car's electron-
ics in order to facil-
itate starting the
engine.
G025102
Heater
unavail.
Low fuel
levelSetting the heater
is not possible due
to fuel level being
too low
(approx. 7 litres) -
this is in order to
facilitate starting
the engine as well
as approx. 50 km
driving.
G025102
Park
heater
Service
requiredHeater not work-
ing. Contact a
workshop for
repair. Volvo rec-
ommends that you
contact an author-
ised Volvo work-
shop.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Additional heater*
04
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.165 General information about the
additional heater
In cold climate zones1 an additional heater may
be required to obtain the correct operating
temperature in the engine and to obtain suffi-
cient heating in the passenger compartment.
Fuel-driven additional heater
A fuel-driven additional heater is fitted in cars
with diesel engines.
The heater starts automatically when extra
heat is required when the engine is running.
The heater is switched off automatically when
the correct temperature is reached or when the
engine is switched off.
NOTE
When the additional heater is active there
may be smoke from the right-hand wheel
housing which is perfectly normal.
Auto mode or shutdownThe additional heater's automatic start
sequence can be switched off if required.
READ button
Thumbwheel
RESET button
1. Before starting the engine: Select key posi-
tion I, see page 80.
2.
Scroll with the thumbwheel to
Additional
heat auto.
3.
Press RESET to select between
ON andOFF.
NOTE
The menu options are only visible in key
position I - any adjustments must therefore
be made before starting the engine.
Passenger compartment heater*If the additional heater is supplemented with
timer function then it can be used as a fuel-
driven passenger compartment heater, see
page 162.
Electric additional heater
Cars with certain petrol engines2 have an elec-
tric additional heater integrated into the car's
climate control system.
In a semi-cold
1 climate zone diesel-driven cars
have an electric additional heater instead of a
fuel-driven version.
The heater cannot be controlled manually but
is instead activated automatically after the
engine has been started in outside tempera-
tures below 14 °C and is switched off after the
set passenger compartment temperature has
been reached.
1An authorised Volvo dealer has information regarding the geographical areas concerned.2An authorised Volvo dealer has information regarding the engines concerned.
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure
Comfort inside the passenger compartment
04
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.217 Vanity mirror
G021438
Vanity mirror with lighting.
The light illuminates automatically when the
cover is lifted.
12 V socket
12 V socket in tunnel console, front seat.
The electrical socket can be used for various
accessories designed for 12 V, e.g. TV screens,
music players and mobile phones. For the
socket to supply current, the remote control
key must be in at least key position I, see
page 80.
IMPORTANT
Max. socket is 10 A (120 W) if one socket is
used at a time. If both sockets are used
simultaneously, 7.5 A (90 W) per socket is
applicable.
WARNING
Always leave the plug in the socket when
the socket is not in use.
NOTE
Optional equipment and accessories - e.g.
TV screens, music players and mobile
phones - which are connected to one of the
passenger compartment's 12V electrical
sockets, could be activated by the climate
control system, even when the remote con-
trol key has been removed or when the car
is locked, for example, when the parking
heater is activated at a preset time.
For this reason remove the plugs from the
electrical sockets for optional equipment or
accessories when not in use because the
battery could be drained in the event of such
an occurrence!
Electrical socket in cargo area*For more information, see page 279.
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06 During your journey
Driving with a trailer
06
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.283 General
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The
total of the weight of the passengers and all
accessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car's
payload by a corresponding weight. For more
detailed information on weights, see
page 355.
If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo, then
the car is delivered with the necessary equip-
ment for driving with a trailer.
•The car's towing bracket must be of an
approved type.
•If the towbar is retrofitted, check with your
Volvo dealer that the car is fully equipped
for driving with a trailer.
•Distribute the load on the trailer so that the
weight on the towing bracket complies
with the specified maximum towball load.
•Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load. For tyre
pressure label location, see page 301.
•The engine is loaded more heavily than
usual when driving with a trailer.
•Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is
brand new. Wait until it has been driven at
least 1000 km.
•The brakes are loaded much more than
usual on long and steep downhill slopes.
Downshift to a lower gear and adjust your
speed.
•For safety reasons, the maximum permit-
ted speed for the car when coupled with a
trailer should not be exceeded. Follow the
regulations in force for the permitted
speeds and weights.
•Maintain a low speed when driving with a
trailer up long, steep ascents.
•Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of
more than 12%.
Trailer cableAn adapter is required if the car's towing
bracket has 13 pin electrics and the trailer has
7 pin electrics. Use an adapter cable approved
by Volvo. Make sure the cable does not drag
on the ground.
Direction indicators and brake lights on
the trailer
If any of the trailer's lamps for direction indica-
tors are broken, then the combined instrument
panel's symbol for direction indicators flashes
faster than normal and the display shows the
text
Bulb fail - Ind. signal trailer.
If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light
are broken then the
Bulb fail - Stop lamp
trailer text is shown.
Level control*The rear shock absorbers maintain a constant
height irrespective of the car's load (up to the
maximum permissible weight). When the car isstationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,
which is normal.
Trailer weightsFor information on Volvo's permitted trailer
weights, see page 356.
NOTE
The stated maximum permitted trailer
weights are those permitted by Volvo.
National vehicle regulations can further limit
trailer weights and speeds. Towbars can be
certified for higher towing weights than the
car can actually tow.
WARNING
Follow the stated recommendations for
trailer weights. Otherwise, the car and trailer
may be difficult to control in the event of
sudden movement and braking.
Manual gearbox
OverheatingWhen driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot
climate there may be a risk of overheating.
•Do not run the engine at higher revolutions
than 4500 rpm (diesel engines: 3500 rpm)
- otherwise the oil temperature may
become too high.
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07 Wheels and tyres
General
07
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.295
Wear and maintenanceThe correct tyre pressure results in more even
wear, see page 301. Driving style, tyre pres-
sure, climate and road condition affect how
quickly your tyres age and wear. To avoid dif-
ferences in tread depth and to prevent wear
patterns arising, the front and rear wheels can
be switched with each other. A suitable dis-
tance for the first change is approx. 5000 km
and then at 10 000 km intervals. Volvo recom-
mends that you contact an authorised Volvo
workshop for checking if you are uncertain
about tread depth. If significant differences in
wear (>1 mm difference in tread depth)
between tyres have already occurred, the least
worn tyres must always be placed on the rear.
Understeer is normally easier to correct than
oversteer, and leads to the car continuing for-
wards in a straight line rather than having the
rear end skidding to one side, resulting in pos-
sible complete loss of control over the car. This
is why it is important for the rear wheels never
to lose grip before the front wheels.
Wheels should be stored lying down or hanging
up - and not standing up.
WARNING
A damaged tyre can lead to loss of control
of the car.
Tyres with tread wear indicators
G021829
Tread wear indicators.
Tread wear indicators are narrow treadless
bands across the width of the tread. On the
side of the tyre are the letters TWI (Tread Wear
Indicator). When the tyre's tread depth is down
to 1.6 mm, the tread depth will be level in height
with the tread wear indicators. Change to new
tyres as soon as possible. Remember that
tyres with little tread depth provide very poor
grip in rain and snow.
Rims and wheel bolts
IMPORTANT
The wheel bolts must be tightened to
140 Nm. Overtightening can damage the
nuts and the bolts.
Only use rims that are tested and approved by
Volvo and which are Volvo genuine accesso-
ries. Check the torque with a torque wrench.
Locking wheel bolts*Locking wheel bolts* can be used on both alu-
minium and steel rims. Under the cargo area
floor there is space for the sleeve for the lock-
able wheel bolts.
Tools
Located under the cargo area floor are the
car's towing eye, jack* and wheel wrench*.
There is also space for the sleeve for the lock-
able wheel bolts.
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08 Maintenance and service
Fuses
08
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.339
Box AFunctionA
Folding head restraint*15
Infotainment control module5
Audio control module*
Digital radio*, TV*10
Audio15
Telematics*, Bluetooth*5
--
Sun roof*, Interior lighting
roof, Climate sensor5
12 V socket, tunnel console15
Seat heating, rear right*15
Seat heating, rear left*15
--
Seat heating (passenger
side)15
Seat heating (driver's side)15
Box AFunctionA
Parking assistance*, Park-
ing camera*, Towbar control
module *
BLIS*5
AWD control module*10
Active chassis Four-C*10
Box BFunctionA
Rear window wiper15
--
Interior lighting, Driver's
door control panel, power
windows, Power seats,
front*, Remote controlled
garage door opener*7.5
Information display (DIM)5
Adaptive cruise control,
ACC*, collision warning sys-
tem*10
Interior lighting, Rain sensor7.5
Steering wheel module7.5
Box BFunctionA
Central locking system, fuel
filler flap10
Rear window washer15
Windscreen washers15
Unlocking, tailgate10
--
Fuel pump20
Climate panel5
Steering lock15
Siren alarm*, Data link con-
nector OBDII5
--
Airbags10
Collision warning system5
Accelerator pedal, PTC ele-
ment air preheater*, Dim-
ming, interior rearview mir-
ror*, Seat heating, rear*7.5
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10 Alphabetical Index
10
386
A
ACC – Adaptive cruise control................. 175
Active Bending Lights (ABL)...................... 89
Active chassis – FOUR-C........................170
Active Xenon headlamps........................... 89
Adaptation............................................... 115
Adapting driving characteristics.............. 170
Adaptive cruise control............................ 175
fault tracing......................................... 182
radar sensor........................................ 181
Adaptive cruise control fault tracing........ 182
Additional heater (Diesel)......................... 165
Adjusting headlamp pattern...................... 93
halogen headlamp................................ 94
Adjusting the steering wheel...................... 87
Airbag
activating/deactivating, PACOS........... 22
driver's and front passenger side......... 20
key switch off........................................ 22
AIRBAG ..................................................... 20
Airbag system ........................................... 19
Air conditioning........................................ 159
general................................................ 152Air conditioning, AC................................. 159
Air distribution.................................. 154, 161
Air quality system IAQS .......................... 159
Air vents................................................... 154
Alarm.......................................................... 65
alarm indicator...................................... 65
alarm signals......................................... 66
arming................................................... 65
checking the alarm............................... 49
deactivate............................................. 65
deactivating a triggered alarm.............. 66
reduced alarm level.............................. 66
Alcolock................................................... 108
Allergy and asthma inducing sub-
stances.................................................... 153
All-wheel drive, AWD............................... 130
All Wheel Drive (AWD).............................. 130
Approach light, duration......................48, 93
Audio
settings....................................... 226, 227
surround.....................................220, 227
audio system .......................................... 222
Audio system........................................... 220
functions............................................. 226
overview.............................................. 222Audio volume .......................................... 223
phone.................................................. 254
phone/media player............................ 254
ring signal, phone............................... 254
Auto
climate control settings...................... 158
Automatic car washes.............................344
Automatic gearbox.................................. 117
manual gear positions (Geartronic)..... 118
towing and recovery........................... 289
trailer................................................... 284
Automatic locking...................................... 61
Automatic relocking................................... 59
Auxiliary heater........................................ 165
AUX input......................................... 222, 240
AWD, All-wheel drive............................... 130
B
Backrest..................................................... 82
front seat, lowering............................... 82
Backrest rear seat, lowering...................... 85
Bag holder .............................................. 279
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388
seatbelts............................................. 347
upholstery........................................... 346
Clean Zone Interior Package (CZIP)........ 153
Climate control........................................ 152
general................................................ 152
sensors............................................... 152
Clock, setting............................................. 78
CO
2 emissions ........................................ 363
Collision..................................................... 30
Collision warning.............................192, 193
Collision warning system
radar sensor........................ 181, 188, 193
Collision Warning with Auto Brake*......... 192
Colour code, paint................................... 348
Combined instrument panel.................... 142
Comfort inside the passenger compart-
ment......................................................... 215
Comfort lighting......................................... 93
Compass................................................. 105
calibration........................................... 105
Condensation in headlamps.................... 344
controls
centre console ...........................223, 263Controls
centre console.................................... 144
Controls, lights........................................... 88
Cooling system........................................ 270
Corner Traction Control .......................... 168
Crash, see Collision................................... 30
Cruise control.......................................... 171
CZIP (Clear Zone Interior Package)......... 153
D
DAB Radio............................................... 233
Deadlock
deactivation.......................................... 62
temporary deactivation......................... 63
Deadlocks.................................................. 62
Defroster.................................................. 159
Diesel.......................................................275
Diesel particle filter..................................276
Dipstick, electronic.................................. 315
Direction indicators.................................... 91
Disengaging the gear selector inhibitor. . . 120
Display lighting.......................................... 88Distance Warning....................................185
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II.................... 220
Door mirrors............................................. 102
Driveable punctured tyres........................ 304
Driver Alert Control.................................. 199
Driver Alert System.................................. 199
Driving...................................................... 270
cooling system.................................... 270
with the tailgate open.........................271
with trailer........................................... 283
Driving in water........................................ 270
Driving with a trailer
towball load........................................ 355
towing capacity..................................355
DSTC, see also Stability control system.. 169
DVD ......................................................... 236
E
ECC, electronic climate control...............155
Economical driving.................................. 270
ECO pressure.......................................... 301
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe.............................. 123
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