VOLVO S60 2009 Owner´s Manual

02 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
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Gear and driving mode indicator – The cur-
rently selected driving mode is displayed
here. If you use the Geartronic function on
the automatic transmission, the currently
selected gear will be displayed.Ambient temperature gauge – This display
indicates the air temperature outside your
vehicle. A "snowflake" symbol in the text
window is displayed when the temperature
is in the range of 23 – 36 °F (–5 – +2 °C).
Please note that this symbol does not indi-
cate a fault with your vehicle. At low
speeds or when the vehicle is not moving,
the temperature readings may be slightly
higher than the actual ambient tempera-
ture.Clock/set button – Turn the button to set
the clock.Fuel gauge - see page 240 for more infor-
mation on fuel tank volume. When the
warning light in the gauge comes on, the
vehicle should be refueled as soon as pos-
sible. The Trip computer section (see
page 67) provides more information on
fuel level and consumption.Indicator and warning symbols – The indi-
cator and warning symbols
1light up when
you turn the ignition key to the driving posi-
tion (position II) before starting.
1On certain engines, the symbol for low oilpressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display.

02 Instruments and controlsIndicator and warning symbols
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Warning symbol in the center of the
instrument panel
This symbol shines as a red or yel-
low light depending on the severity
of the discovered fault.
Red symbol - Stop the vehicle as soon as pos-
sible in a suitable location and read the mes-
sage 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 71, 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 dis-
appear and the symbol light will go out auto-
matically after two minutes.
Symbols in the instrument panel
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The indicator and warning symbols
1 light up
when you turn the ignition key to the driving
position (position II) before starting. This shows
that the symbols are functioning. When the
engine starts, all symbols go out. If the engine
is not started within 5 seconds, all symbols
exceptCHECK ENGINE and
go
out. Certain symbols may not have their func-
tions illustrated, depending on the vehicle's
equipment. The symbol for the parking brake
goes out when the parking brake is released.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol lights up to indicate
that the driver has not fastened his/
her seat belt.
Supplemental Restraint System SRS
If this light comes on while the
vehicle is being driven, or remains
on for longer than approximately
10 seconds after the vehicle has
been started, the SRS system's
diagnostic functions have detected a fault in a
seat belt lock or pretensioner, a front airbag,
side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain.
Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as soon as
possible.
BRAKE - Brake failure warning lightIf the light comes on while driving or braking,
stop immediately, open the hood and check
the brake fluid level in the reservoir, see
page 193.
Canadian models are equipped
with this warning light.
1On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display.

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Indicator and warning symbols
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If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come
on at the same time, this could indicate a
fault in the brake system.
1. Stop the vehicle in a suitable place and
switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further
action is required.
4. 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 193 for the location of the brake fluid
reservoir).
5.
If the brake fluid level is above the MIN
mark, drive carefully to a trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician and have the
brake system inspected.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the
reservoir or if a "
Brake failure - Service
urgent
" message is displayed in the text
window:DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician and have the brake system
inspected.
PARK BRAKE - Parking brake appliedThis light will be on when the parking brake
(hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever
is situated between the front seats. For addi-
tional information, see page 71.
Canadian models are equipped
with this symbol.Low oil pressure
2
If the light comes on while driving,
stop the vehicle and then stop the
engine immediately and check the
engine oil level, see page 191.
If the light stays on after restart, have the vehi-
cle towed to the nearest trained and qualified
Volvo service technician. After hard driving, the
light may come on occasionally when the
engine is idling. This is normal, provided it goes
off when the engine speed is increased.Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the
engine is running, have the charg-
ing system checked.
Rear fog light
This light indicates that the fog
light is on.
CHECK ENGINE - Malfunction indicator
lightOn-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII): As you drive,
a computer called "OBDII" monitors your vehi-
cle's engine, transmission, electrical and emis-
sion systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will
light up if the computer senses a condition that
potentially may need correcting. When this
happens, please have your vehicle checked by
a trained and qualified Volvo service technician
as soon as possible.
ACHECK ENGINE light may have many cau-
ses. Sometimes, you may not notice a change
in your vehicle's behavior. Even so, an uncor-
rected condition could hurt fuel economy,
emission cleanliness, and driveability.
Extended driving without correcting the cause
could even damage other components in your
vehicle.
Canadian models are equipped
with this warning light.
2On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display.

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ABS (Anti-lock brake system)
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 trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for inspection. For
additional information, see page 135.
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC) system
This indicator light will flash when
DSTC is actively working to stabi-
lize the vehicle. For more detailed
information, see page 138.
Tire pressure monitoring light
See page 172 for more informa-
tion on this function.
Turn signal indicator - trailer (certain
models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light
will flash simultaneously with the
turn signals on the trailer. If the
light does not flash when signaling,
neither the trailer's turn signals nor
the vehicle's turn signals are functioning.
Messages in the text window
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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 illus-
tration).
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 messagemust 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.

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Indicator and warning symbols
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Message
Meaning
STOP SAFELY
Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of serious
damage.
STOP ENGINE
Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine to help prevent the risk of serious
damage.
SERVICE URGENT
Take your vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection immedi-
ately.
SEE MANUAL
Refer to your owner's manual. For additional information, please contact your Volvo retailer.
SERVICE REQUIRED
Take your vehicle to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician 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 a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
OIL LEVEL LOW - FILL OIL
Check the oil level and top up if necessary. See page 191.
OIL LEVEL LOW - STOP SAFELY
Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and top up if necessary.
see page 191.
OIL LEVEL LOW - STOP ENGINE
Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and top up if necessary,
see page 191.
OIL LEVEL LOW - SEE MANUAL
Stop as soon as possible and switch off the engine, check the oil level and top up if necessary,
see page 191.
DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF
The stability system's spin control function has been turned off. See page 138 for details.

02 Instruments and controlsButtons in the center console
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The positions of these button may vary, depending on the specifications of the vehicle.Folding head restraints
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 posi-
tions if the head restraints are folded down.
If these positions are occupied, the head
restraints should be in the upright (fixed)
position.
Valet lock (trunk lock)
Pressing this button locks the
trunk, even if the doors are
unlocked. The trunk will remain
locked even if the doors are
locked/unlocked using the
master key or the remote con-
trol.
To use this function:
1.
Turn the master key to position II.
2. Press the "Valet lock" button. An LED in the
button will light up and "
VALET LOCK
ON
" will be displayed in the text window to
indicate that this function is activated.

02 Instruments and controls
Buttons in the center console
0257
3. The function can be turned off (deacti-
vated) by turning the ignition key to posi-
tionIIand pressing the "Valet lock" button
again (the LED in the button will go out and
VALET LOCK OFF
" will be displayed in
the text window).
Temporarily disconnecting the alarm
sensors (option)
See page 116 for more details.
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.
Front/rear park assist (option/
accessory)
See page 150 for more infor-
mation on this function.
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (ABL) -
option
The beams of ABL headlights
adjust laterally to help light up a
curve according to movements
of the steering wheel when the
vehicle is turning. This function
is activated automatically when
the engine is started and can be deactivated/
reactivated by pressing the button. The indica-
tor light in the button is on when the function is
activated, see also see page 59.

02 Instruments and controlsSteering wheel adjustment
0258
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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.

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Fog lightsFront fog lights (option)The front fog lights can be used in combination
with either the headlights or the parking lights.•
Turn the ignition key to position II.
•
Press button 2 to turn on the front fog
lights.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the front fog lights are on.
Rear fog lightThe single rear fog light is located in the driver's
side tail light cluster.
The rear fog light will only function in combi-
nation with the high/low beam headlights or the
optional front fog lights.•
Turn the ignition key to position II.
•
Press button 3 to turn on the rear fog light.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when
the rear fog light is on.NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter
than the normal taillights 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).
Instrument panel lightingThe instrument panel lighting illuminates when
the ignition key is in position IIand the light
switch (1) is in either position
or
.
•
Move the thumb wheel (4) up to increase
brightness or down to decrease bright-
ness.
Unlocking the fuel filler doorPress button 5 when the vehicle is at a stand-
still to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note
that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until
the vehicle begins to move forward. An audible
click will be heard when the fuel filler door
relocks.
NOTE
If the fuel filler door does not unlock after the
button has been pressed, drive the vehicle
at a speed of at least 5 mph (8 km/h), stop
the vehicle, and press the button again.See page 61 for information on unlocking the
fuel filler door manually.