steering VOLVO S60 2009 Owner´s Manual

02 Instruments and controlsSteering wheel adjustment
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Both the height and the reach of the steering
wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable posi-
tion for the driver. Pull down the lever on the
left of the steering column. Adjust the steering
wheel to a suitable position and press the lever
back into place to lock the steering wheel in the
new position. Check that the steering wheel is
locked in the new position.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driv-
ing.

02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
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Headlight/parking light switchFront fog lightsRear fog lightInstrument panel lightingFuel filler door unlock button
Parking lightsThe front and rear parking lights can be turned
on even when the ignition is switched off.•
Turn switch (1) to position
.
The license plate lights also illuminate when the
parking lights are switched on.
Headlights±
Turn the ignition key to position II.
The low beam headlights (daytime running
lights) illuminate automatically, except when
the light switch (1) is in position.
1
See page 62 for information on switching
between high and low beams.
NOTE
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (option): Turn
the headlight switch to position 0 to activate
a daylight sensor, which automatically
switches the low beams on or off, depend-
ing on ambient light conditions. When driv-
ing in daylight, the headlights will switch off
and the daytime running lights will come on.
In darkness, the daytime running lights will
switch off and the Active Bi-Xenon head-
lights will switch on.
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (ABL) -
option
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Active Bi-Xenon headlight beamsWhen the ABL function is activated, the head-
light beams adjust laterally to help light up a
curve according to movements of the steering
wheel (see the right-pointing beam in the illus-
tration above).
This function is activated automatically when
the engine is started and can be deactivated/
reactivated by pressing the ABL button (see
page 57).
1On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with the light switch in this position.

02 Instruments and controlsLeft-side steering wheel lever
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Lever positions
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Turn signals, lane change positionTurn signals, position for normal turnsHigh beam flashToggle between high and low beams,
Home Safe lighting
Turn signalsWhen changing lanesThe driver can automatically flash the turn sig-
nals 3 times by moving the turn signal lever up
or down to position 1 and releasing it.
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can be
interrupted by immediately moving the lever
in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than
normal, check for a burned-out turn signal
bulb.When turningMove 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.
High/low beam headlightsContinuous high beams1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. With the light switch (1) in position, (see
page 59) pull the turn signal lever toward
the steering wheel (position 4) to toggle
between high and low beams (this also
applies on models equipped with the
optional Active Bi-Xenon headlights).High beam flash1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position 3.
> The high beams will remain on until the
lever is released.Home safe lightingWhen you leave your vehicle at night, you can
make use of the home safe lighting function to
illuminate the area in front of the vehicle.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as
possible towards the steering wheel (to
position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.

02 Instruments and controls
Left-side steering wheel lever
0263
> The headlights and parking lights will
illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or
90 seconds.
The time interval can be changed by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
1Factory setting

02 Instruments and controlsRight-side steering wheel lever
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Windshield wipers
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Thumb wheelRain sensor on/off
Windshield wipers offSingle sweep function
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 twist-
ing the control ring (1) upward to
increase wiper speed or down-
ward to decrease the speed.
Headlight washer (certain models)When the lever is pulled to wash the wind-
shield, high pressure jets mounted in the
bumper will spray the headlights.•
To conserve washer fluid in driving condi-
tions where the windshield washers are
used frequently, the headlights will only be
washed once for every five times the wind-
shield is washed within a 10 minute period.
•
A short pull on the lever will wash the wind-
shield only.
•
When approximately 1"US quart (1 liter)
remains in the washer fluid reservoir, the
headlights will not be washed when the
lever is pulled to conserve washer fluid for
the windshield.
CAUTION
•
Use ample washer fluid when washing
the windshield. The windshield should
be thoroughly wet when the wipers are
in operation.
•
Before using the wipers, ice and snow
should be removed from the windshield.
Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen
in place.
Rain sensor (option)The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper
speed according to the amount of water on the
windshield.
Thesensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted
by twisting ring 1 up (the wipers will sweep the
windshield more frequently) or down (the wip-
ers will sweep the windshield less frequently).Activating the rain sensor1.
Turn the ignition key to at least position I
and put the windshield wiper lever in posi-
tion0.
2. Press button (2).
> An LED in the button will light up to indi-
cate that the rain sensor is active.Deactivating the rain sensor±
Press button (2)

02 Instruments and controls
Right-side steering wheel lever
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or
±
Move the windshield wiper lever down to
another position.
> Moving the lever up will not deactivate
the rain sensor. Doing so will cause the
wipers to sweep the windshield until the
lever is released, at which time the wip-
ers return to rain sensor mode.
CAUTION
The rain sensor should be deactivated when
washing the vehicle in an automatic car
wash, etc. If the rain sensor function is left
on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the
car wash and could be damaged.Continuous wiper functionThe wipers run at normal speed (single arrow)
or at high speed (double arrow).

02 Instruments and controls
Cruise control
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The cruise control panel is located on the left
side of the steering wheel hub and may differ
in appearance, depending on the model.Engaging cruise control±
Press the CRUISE button.
>
CRUISE will be displayed in the infor-
mation window in the instrument panel.
NOTE
This does not set the vehicle's speed.Setting speed±
Press+ or – to set the current speed.>
CRUISE-ON
will be displayed in the
information window in the instrument
panel.
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Increasing or decreasing speedUse+ or – in the following ways to increase or
decrease the vehicle's speed•
Press and hold down + or – until the vehicle
reaches the desired speed.
•
Press+ or – for approximately a half sec-
ond and release the button to increase or
decrease vehicle speed by approximately
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE
Cruise control will not function at speeds
below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).Braking•
Cruise control is automatically disengaged
when the brake pedal is depressed. The
currently set speed is stored in memory.
•
Pressing resume (see illustration) will
return the vehicle to the previously set
speed.
AccelerationMomentary acceleration, such as when pass-
ing another vehicle, does not affect cruise con-
trol operation. The vehicle will automatically
return to the previously set speed when you
release the accelerator pedal.Disengaging cruise controlTo disengage cruise control:
±
Press the CRUISE button.
>
CRUISE
or
CRUISE-ON
will no longer
be displayed in the information window
in the instrument panel.

05 Locks and alarmLocking and unlocking
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Locking and unlocking the vehicle from
the inside
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The button on the driver's door armrest can be
used to lock or unlock all doors and the trunk,
and to set the alarm.
Each door can also be locked with the lock
button on the respective door and opened by
pulling the door handle on the door.
Automatic lockingThe function locks the doors automatically
when the vehicle's speed exceeds approxi-
mately 5 mph (7 km/h). The doors will then
remain locked until a door in opened from the
inside or if all of the doors are unlocked from
the control panel in the driver's door.
This function can be activated/deactivated
from the control panel in the driver's door.Activating/deactivating automatic
locking1. Turn the ignition key to position I or II.
2.
Press the READ button on the left-side
steering wheel lever to erase any mes-
sages that may be displayed in the infor-
mation display.
3. Depress the central locking button on the
control panel until a new message about
the locking status is displayed.
The message
AUTOLOCK ON
(the doors will
be locked when the vehicle begins to move) or
AUTOLOCK OFF
will be displayed.
Unlocking the trunk lid with the master
key
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The master key should only be used to unlock
the trunk lid in emergencies (if the remote con-
trol is not working or the vehicle is without
power). Open the trunk lid as follows:
1. Insert the master key into the upper or
lower part of the plug covering the lock.
2. Twist upward or downward to remove the
plug.
3. Unlock the trunk lid.

06 Starting and drivingStarting the vehicle
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Starting the engine
WARNING
Before starting, check that the seat, steering
wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly.
Make sure the brake pedal can be
depressed completely. Adjust the seat if
necessary. See pages 94 and 94.1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Apply the parking brake (hand brake) if not
already set. The gear selector (automatic
transmission) is locked in the (P)ark posi-
tion (SHIFTLOCK).
Manual transmission: the clutch must be
fully depressed.
3. Without touching the accelerator pedal,
turn the ignition key
1to the starting posi-
tion. Allow the starter to operate for up to
10 seconds. Release the key as soon as
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start,
repeat this step.
NOTE
•
If the key blade section of the remote is
not fully folded out when starting the
vehicle, the immobilizer function may
make it impossible to start the engine.
•
After a cold start, idle speed may be
noticeably higher than normal for a
short period. This is done to help bring
components in the emission control
system to their normal operating tem-
perature as quickly as possible, which
enables them to control emissions and
help reduce the vehicle's impact on the
environment.
•
To release the gear selector from the P
position, the engine must be running (or
the ignition key must be in position II)
and the brake pedal must be
depressed.
•
Select the desired gear. The gear
engages after a very slight delay which
is especially noticeable when selecting
R.
NOTE
Your vehicle is equipped with a KEYLOCK
system (automatic transmission). When the
engine is switched off, the gear selector
must be in the P position before the key can
be removed from the ignition switch.
When starting in cold weather, the trans-
mission may shift up at slightly higher
engine speeds than normal until the auto-
matic transmission fluid reaches normal
operating temperature.
WARNING
An extra mat on the driver's floor can cause
the accelerator pedal to catch. Check that
the movement of the accelerator pedal is
not impeded. No more than one protective
floor covering may be used at one time.
1If two of the keys to your vehicle are close together, e.g. on the same key ring, when you try to start the vehicle, this could cause interference in the immobilizer system and result in the vehicle not
starting. If this should occur, remove one of the keys from the key ring before trying to start the vehicle again.

06 Starting and driving
Starting the vehicle
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WARNING
Always place the gear selector in Park or in
reverse on models with a manual transmis-
sion, and apply the parking brake before
leaving the vehicle. Never leave the vehicle
unattended with the engine running.
Always open garage doors fully before star-
ting the engine inside a garage to ensure
adequate ventilation. The exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, which is invisible
and odorless but very poisonous
CAUTION
Automatic transmission
The engine should be idling when you move
the gear selector. Never accelerate until
after you feel the transmission engage!
Accelerating immediately after selecting a
gear will cause harsh engagement and pre-
mature transmission wear.
SelectingP or N when idling at a standstill
for prolonged periods of time will help pre-
vent overheating of the automatic transmis-
sion fluid.Do not race a cold engine immediately after
starting.
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock
0 – Locked position:
Remove the key to lock
the steering wheel
A.
I – Intermediate posi-
tion
B – "radio position":
Certain accessories,
radio, etc. on, daytime
running lights off.
II – Drive position: The
key position when driving.
The vehicle's entire elec-
trical system is con-
nected.
III – Start position:
Release the key when the
engine starts. The key
returns automatically to
the Drive position.
A chime will sound if the key is left in the
ignition and the driver's door is opened.AThe gear selector must be in the P (Park) position (automatic
transmission).BPlease be aware that leaving the key in this position will
increase battery drain.
WARNING
Never turn the key to position 0 while driving
or when the vehicle is being towed.Steering wheel lockThe steering wheel lock might be under tension
when the vehicle is parked.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the igni-
tion key.
In order to help reduce vehicle theft, make
sure the steering wheel lock is engaged
before leaving the vehicle.