start stop button VOLVO S60 2006 Owners Manual

Warning symbol in center of the instrument panel
This symbol shines as a red or yellow light depending on the severity of the discovered fault.
Red symbol - Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a suitable location and read the message shown in the text
window. The symbol and accompanying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected.
Yellow symbol - Follow the instructions shown in the text window. The text can be erased by pressing the READ
button (see page 28
), or will disappear automatically after two minutes.
When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE" is displayed, the text can be erased and the yellow symbol
light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. The text will disappear and the symbol light will go out
automatically after two minutes.
Anti-lock brake system ABS
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still
function). The vehicle should be driven to a Volvo retailer for inspection. See page 97
for additional information.
Stability Traction Control (STC)* system or Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) system**
This indicator light will flash when STC or DSTC is actively working to stabilize the car. See page 98
for more
detailed information.
BRAKE Brake failure warning light
If the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the
reservoir. See page 141
for reservoir position and page 145 for instructions.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light:
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
Restart the engine.
If both warning lights go off, no further action is required.
If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid
level (see page 141
for the location of the brake fluid reservoir).
* Standard on all models except the T5 turbo.
** Standard on the T5 turbo, option on all other models.
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Indicator and warning symbols (contd)
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possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior.
Even so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission cleanliness, and driveability. Extended driving
without correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
Canadian models are equipped with this warning light.
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Indicator and warning symbols (contd)
Messages in the text window
When a warning light in the instrument panel comes on, a message is also displayed in the text window. After you
have read the message, you can erase it by pressing button A (see illustration).
NOTE: Certain messages cannot be erased until the condition has been corrected.
If a warning message is displayed when e.g. you are using the trip computer this message must be erased before you
can access the function of your choice. Press button A to erase the warning message.
You can scroll through the stored messages by pressing button A (see illustration). The text window can be cleared
(the message will be returned to memory) by pressing button A again.
MessageMeaning:
STOP
SAFELY: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
STOP
ENGINE: Stop and switch off the engine - to help prevent serious risk of damage.
SERVICE
URGENT: Take your car to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection immediately.
SEE
MANUAL: Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.
SERVICE
REQUIRED: Take your car to an authorized Volvo retailer for inspection at your convenience (but preferably before
the next scheduled maintenance service).
FIX NEXT
SERVICE: Have the system affected inspected at the next scheduled maintenance service.
TIME FOR
REGULAR
SERVICE: This message will be displayed at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of driving or after
12 months, whichever occurs first, to remind the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The
message will be displayed for 2 minutes each time the vehicle is started until reset by the servicing
retailer.
1) OIL
LEVEL
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Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
at a speed of at least 5 mph (8 km/h), stop the car, and press the button again.
See the information to the right on unlocking the fuel filler door manually.
Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
The electric motor that controls the fuel filler door locking mechanism is located on the inside of the rear fender on the
passenger side of the car, just behind the fuel filler door. To unlock this door manually:
1. Turn the knob (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to release the cover panel (B).
2. Fold down the cover panel to access the electric motor (C).
3. Press the catch (D) rearward to unlock the fuel filler door, or forward to lock the door.
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Left-side steering wheel lever
Lever positions
1. Turn signals, lane change position
2. Turn signals, position for normal turns
3. High beam flash
4. Toggle between high and low beams, Home Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible (to position 2) to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be cancelled
automatically by the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be returned to its initial position by hand.
When changing lanes
The driver can flash the turn signals by moving the turn signal lever up or down to position 1 and releasing it. The turn
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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 folded down when the auxiliary socket is not in use.
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.
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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.
A - front windows, B - rear windows
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. Thereafter 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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Selecting a sound source
The sound source (e.g. AM, FM, etc.) can be selected in two ways:
Use the sound source buttons (see the center illustration above).
Turn the SOURCE knob (see illustration above) to select a sound source (AM1, AM2, FM1, FM2, FM3, or CD).
Press the knob to select the AM or FM band of your choice.
The sound source selected will be shown in the display.
Scan
Press the SCAN button to start the station scan function. When a station is found, scanning stops for approximately 10
seconds, after which scanning will continue.
Press the SCAN or SOURCE button when a station has been found if you would like to listen to that station and to
discontinue the scan function.
Station seek up/down
Press
or to start the seek function. The radio seeks the next audible station and tunes it in. Repeat the procedure
to continue the seek function.
Manual station search
Press
or and hold it down. MAN will be shown in the display. The radio scans slowly in the selected direction
and will increase the scanning speed after a few seconds. Release the button when the desired frequency appears in the
display.
The frequency can be fine-tuned by short presses on the
or keys.
The system will remain in manual search mode for 5 seconds after the button is released, after which it will return to
seek mode.
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Steering wheel key pad (option)
If the vehicle is equipped with the key pad in the steering wheel press the right or left arrow to switch between preset
stations.
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