VOLVO S60 2001 User Guide

1. Folding head restraints (option)
This button is used to fold down the outboard rear head restraints. The ignition key must be in position I or II or the
engine must be running.
NOTE: If the head restraints have been folded down, they must be returned to their original position manually. The
head restraints should be in the upright position before the rear seat backrests are folded down.
WARNING!
For safety reasons, no one should be allowed to sit in the outboard rear seat positions if the head restraints are
folded down. If these positions are occupied, the head restraints should be in the upright (fixed) position.
2. Not in use.
3. Not in use
4. Stability Traction Control system (option)
NOTE: Press this switch for at least half a second to turn the STC system on or off. An LED in the switch will light
up to indicate that the system is on. See page 139
for more information on STC. This system should be switched off if
you, for any reason, temporarily have to drive with tires of different dimensions (e. g., spare tire).
NOTE: To help reduce the risk that this system is turned off inadvertently, the switch must be held in for at least half
a second to turn STC off. The warning symbol in the instrument panel will light up to indicate that STC is OFF.
pg. 38 Switches in the center console
5. Dynamic Stability Traction Control system (option)
This button is used to switch DSTC off. When the LED in the button is ON, this indicates that the system is ON (the
light will also come on if a fault has been detected in the system).
NOTE: To avoid inadvertently switching the system off, the button must be pressed for at least half a second before
DSTC is deactivated. The text "DSTC off" will be displayed briefly in the text window. The warning symbol will
come on to indicate that DSTC has been switched off. The system is automatically switched on when the engine is
started. DSTC should be switched off if the steering wheel position or the front wheels are not properly aligned.
See page 140
for more information on
WARNING!
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Please be aware that the car's handling characteristics may be affected if Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC) is switched off.
6. Temporarily disconnecting the alarm sensors (option)
See page 123
for more details.
7. Not in use
8. 12 volt socket
This 12 volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The ignition key must
be in position 1 (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE: The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are available at your Volvo retailer.
pg. 39 Lighting panel
A - Headlights and parking lights
All lighting off.
Models with daytime running lights:
Low beam headlights will automatically come on if the ignition key is in position II. Front and rear parking lights and
license plate lights will also be on. Volvo recommends the use of daytime running lights. If, however, you would
prefer to have these lights turned off (USA only), please consult your Volvo retailer. Please note that the use of
daytime running lights is mandatory in Canada.
Parking lights on. The parking lights should be switched off when you leave the car to help avoid battery
drain.
Headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and instrument panel illumination are on if the ignition key is in
position II.
If the headlight switch is in this position, all lights will go out when the ignition is switched off.
The headlight switch must be in this position before the high beams will function.
Switch from high to low beams and vice versa by pulling the turn signal switch lever on the left side of steering
column toward you.
B - Instrument lighting
Move the thumb wheel up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness. There is also an instrument panel
illumination sensor (see illustration on page 54
) which automatically adjusts the level of illumination.
The symbols have maximum illumination in daylight (only the background lighting can be adjusted). At night, both
the symbol light and background lighting can be adjusted.
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C - Front fog lights (option)*
The front fog lights will function only in combination with the low beam headlights.
An LED in the switch indicates when the front fog lights are on.
D - Rear fog light*
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should be used only when conditions such as
fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft (150 meters).
An LED in the switch indicates when the rear fog light is on.
The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/ low beam headlights. By design, there is one rear
fog light only, located in the driver's side tail light cluster.
* These lights will be automatically switched off the next time the car is started.
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pg. 40 Turn Signals
1. Lane change position
In maneuvers such as lane changing, the driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever to the first
stop and holding it there. The lever will return to the neutral position when released.
2. Signal lever engaged for normal turns
3. High/ low beam switch (headlights on).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel and release it.
Headlight flasher (headlights off).
Move the lever towards the steering wheel. The headlight high beam will be on until the lever is released.
NOTE:
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned- out turn signal bulb.
3. Exterior courtesy lights
Home Safe System
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the courtesy lighting function:
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Pull the direction indicator lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
Exit the car and lock the doors. The headlights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in the sideview
mirrors will now come on and remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds (the time interval is at your discretion and can be
changed by an authorized Volvo retailer).
Approach lighting
When approaching the car at night, press the yellow button in the central locking remote control (see illustration on
page 117
). This lights up the interior courtesy lights, parking lights, license plate lights and the lights in the sideview
mirrors.
pg. 41 Windshield wipers/ washer
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Windshield wipers
Windshield wipers off
If the lever is in the 0 position and you move it upwards, the wipers will sweep one stroke at a time for as long as you
hold the lever up.
Intermittent wiper function With the lever in this position, you can set the wiper interval by twisting the
control ring (A) upward to increase wiper speed or downward to decrease the speed.
Rain sensor (option) The rain sensor replaces the intermittent wiper function. The windshield wiper speed increases
or decreases according to the amount of rain. The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted by twisting control A
upward or downward.
Wipers operate at "normal" speed
Wipers operate at "high" speed
3 - Windshield washer/ headlight washer (certain models)
The wipers will make 2- 3 sweeps across the windshield and headlights (certain models) after the lever is released.
pg. 42 Hazard warning flashers, rear window/ sideview mirror defroster, heated front seats
Hazard warning flashers
The four- way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE: Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.
Sideview mirror and rear window defroster Press the switch to start heating the rear window and sideview mirrors
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to remove ice or condensation. An LED in the switch will light up.
A timer automatically switches off the heating to the sideview mirrors after approximately 6 minutes and to the rear
window after approxi- mately 12 minutes. The LED will go out correspondingly.
Heated front seats (option)
The front seat heating can be switched on and off as required.
Press the switch once for maximum seat heating. Both LEDs in the switch will be lit.
Press the switch a second time for comfort heating. One LED in the switch will be lit.
Press the switch a third time to turn the heating off completely. The seat heating for the passenger seat should be
switched off when the seat is not occupied.
pg. 43 Trip computer (option)
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus that can be
displayed in the text window.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Average speed
NOTE: Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function. If a warning
message is displayed in the text window while you are using the trip computer, you must acknowledge the message
by pressing button A. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Trip computer controls
The four trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting control B one step at a time in either direction. Twisting
a fifth time returns you to the original function.
The trip computer can be reset (current data will be erased from system memory) by pressing RESET (button C).
Trip computer functions
Driving distance on current fuel reserve This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel
remaining in the tank. This calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 12 miles (20 km) of
driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank when the reading was taken.
When the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km), "----" will be displayed in the text
window.
Average fuel consumption
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This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
Current fuel consumption
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken once per second. When the car is not
moving, "----" will be displayed.
Average speed
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on average speed is stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
pg. 44 Cruise control
Cruise control
The cruise control panel is located on the left side of the steering wheel hub.
Engaging cruise control/ setting speed
Press the CRUISE button
Press + or - to set the current speed
Increase or decrease speed as desired
NOTE: Cruise control will not function at speeds below 22 mph (35 km/ h).
Braking
Cruise control is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is depressed. The currently set speed is stored in
memory. Quickly pressing resume
will return the car to the previously set speed.
Acceleration
Momentary acceleration, such as when passing another car, does not affect cruise control operation. The car will
automati- cally return to the previously set speed when you release the accelerator pedal.
When the cruise control is already engaged, the car's speed can be increased or decreased by holding down + or -
until the car reaches the desired speed. One short press on either symbol corresponds to a speed change of
approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/ h).
Disengaging cruise control
Cruise control can also be disengaged by:
Pressing the CRUISE button.
Putting the gear selector in (N) eutral.
NOTE: Cruise control is automatically disen- gaged if the engine is switched off, if the gear selector is placed in (N)
eutral, if the car's speed drops to under 70% of the currently set speed or if the wheels start to spin.
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Temporarily disengaging cruise control
Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control. Press "resume" to return to the previously set speed.
Press the brake pedal. Press "resume" to return to the previously set speed..
WARNING!
Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or when driving on wet or slippery roads. Cruise control may not
maintain set speed on steep downgrades.
pg. 45 Parking brake, electric socket/ cigarette lighter
Parking brake (hand brake)
The lever is situated between the front seats. The brake is applied to the rear wheels. The indicator light in the
instrument panel will light up to indicate when the parking brake is applied. Apply the parking brake by pulling up
firmly on the lever. Release the parking brake by depressing the button at the end of the lever and lowering the lever
completely.
WARNING!
Always use the parking brake (hand brake) when parking. On hills, also turn the front wheels toward the curb. The
indicator light in the instrument panel will light up even if the parking brake is applied only slightly. Be sure to pull
the lever up sufficiently
Auxiliary sockets
These 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key must be in
position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are available at your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use.
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Ashtrays
Volvo cars in North America do not have an ashtray in the front seat as standard equipment. If you want to have an
ashtray in the front seat, please contact your Volvo retailer.
pg. 46 Electrically operated windows
Electrically operated windows
The electrically operated windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests. The ignition switch must be ON *
(ignition key in position I, II or the engine running) for the electrically operated windows to function.
To lower: Press down the front edge of the button to the first detent (" stop").
To raise: Lightly pull up the front edge of the button to the first detent (" stop").
* The electrically operated windows will also function after the ignition has been switched off as long as neither of
the front doors has been opened.
Auto up/ down function (front doors only):
Either front door window can be opened or closed automatically.
Auto down: Press the front part of the button as far down as possible and release it immediately. To stop the window
at any time, pull the button up.
Auto up: Pull the front part of the button up as far as possible and release it immediately. To stop the window at any
time, press the button down.
NOTE: The electrically operated windows in the front seat have an overload protecting circuit breaker which reverses
movement of the electrically operated windows to their starting points if they are obstructed in any way. There- after
the windows will operate normally again.
WARNING!
Always remove the ignition key when the vehicle is unattended.
Make sure that childrens' hands are clear before raising the windows.
Never leave children unattended in the car.
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Cutout switch for rear windows
The electrically operated rear door windows can be disabled by a switch located on the driver's door (see illustration).
If the LED in the switch is OFF: The rear door windows can be raised or lowered with the buttons on the rear door
armrests or with the buttons on the driver's door armrest.
If the LED in the switch is ON: The rear door windows can only be raised or lowered with the buttons on the
driver's door armrest.
pg. 47 Electrically operated windows
Electrically operated window in the front passenger's seat
The control for the electrically operated window in the front passenger's seat operates that window only.
Electrically operated windows in the rear doors.
The rear door windows can be operated with the control on each door and the switch on the driver's door. If the LED
in the switch for blocking electrically operated windows in the rear doors (located in the driver's door control panel) is
on, the rear door windows can only be operated from the driver's door.
pg. 48 Rearview mirror/ sideview mirrors
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