VOLVO S60 2013 Owner´s Manual

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SymbolDescription
High beam indicator
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
The stability system's Sport
mode is activated.
AOption in Canada
Fault in the Active Bending Light
(ABL) system
This symbol will illuminate if the there is a fault
in the ABL system. See page 96 for more
information about this system.
Malfunction Indicator Light
As you drive, a computer called On-Board
Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your vehicle's
engine, transmission, electrical and emission
systems.
The malfunction indicator (CHECK ENGINE)
light will illuminate 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 serv-
ice technician as soon as possible.A malfunction indicator (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 controls, and drivabil-
ity. Extended driving without correcting the
cause could even damage other components
in your vehicle.
This light may illuminate if the fuel filler cap is
not closed tightly or if the engine was running
while the vehicle was refueled.
Canadian models are equipped with this
symbol for the Malfunction Indicator Light.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning light
If the warning light comes on, there may be a
malfunction in the ABS system (the standard
braking system will still function). Check the
system by:
1. Stopping in a safe place and switching off
the ignition.
2. Restart the engine.
3. If the warning light goes off, no further
action is required.
If the warning light remains on, the vehicle
should be driven to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician for inspection, see
page 121 for additional information.
Canadian models are equipped with this
symbol.
Rear fog light
This symbol indicates that the rear fog light
(located in the driver's side tail light cluster) is
on.
Stability system
This indicator symbol flashes when the DSTC
(Dynamic Stability and Traction Control sys-
tem) is actively working to stabilize the vehicle,
see page 130 for more detailed information.
Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)*
This symbol illuminates to indicate that tire
pressure in one or more tires is low, see
page 298 for detailed information.
Low fuel level
When this light comes on, the vehicle should
be refueled as soon as possible. See page
257 for information about fuel and refueling.
Information symbol
The information symbol lights up and a text
message is displayed to provide the driver with
necessary information about one of the vehi-
cle's systems. The message can be erased and
the symbol can be turned off by pressing the
OK button (see page 187 for information) or
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time (the length of time varies, depending on
the function affected).
The information symbol may also illuminate
together with other symbols.
High beam indicator
This symbol illuminates when the high beam
headlights are on, or if the high beam flash
function is used.
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn signal indicator
NOTE
•Both turn signal indicators will flash
when the hazard warning flashers are
used.
•If either of these indicators flash faster
than normal, the direction indicators are
not functioning properly.
Sport mode
This symbol illuminates to indicate that the sta-
bility system's Sport mode has been activated
to help provide maximum tractive force, for
example when driving with snow chains, or
driving in deep snow or loose sand.
Warning symbols
SymbolDescription
Low oil pressure
Parking brake applied
SRS airbags
Seat belt reminder
Generator not charging
Fault in the brake system
Warning symbol
Low oil pressure
If the light comes on while driving, stop the
vehicle, stop the engine immediately, and
check the engine oil level. Add oil if necessary.
If the oil level is normal and the light stays on
after restart, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
Parking brake applied
This symbol illuminates when the parking
brake is applied. This symbol flashes while thebrake is being applied and then glows steadily
when the parking brake has been set.
If the symbol continues to flash after the brake
has been set, this indicates that a fault has
been detected. See the message in the infor-
mation display.
Canadian models are equipped with this
symbol.
See page 124 for more information about
using the parking brake.
Airbags – SRS
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being
driven, or remains on for longer than approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the vehicle has been
started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions
have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pre-
tensioner, 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.
See page 22 for more information about the
airbag system.
Seat belt reminder
This symbol comes on for approximately 6 sec-
onds if the driver has not fastened his or her
seat belt.

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Generator not charging
This symbol comes on during driving if a fault
has occurred in the electrical system. Contact
an authorized Volvo workshop.
Engine temperatureEngine overheating can result from low oil or
coolant levels, towing or hard driving at high
heat and altitude, or mechanical malfunction.
Engine overheating will be signaled with text
and a red warning triangle in the middle of the
instrument display. The exact text will depend
on the degree of overheating. It may range from
High engine temp Reduce speed to High
engine temp Stop engine. If appropriate,
other messages, such as Coolant level low,
Stop safely will also be displayed. If your
engine does overheat so that you must stop the
engine, always allow the engine to cool before
attempting to check oil and coolant levels.
See page 310 for more information.
Fault in brake system
If this symbol lights, the brake fluid level may
be too low. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
check the level in the brake fluid reservoir, see
page 310. If the level in the reservoir is below
MIN, the vehicle should be transported to an
authorized Volvo workshop to have the brake
system checked.
Canadian models are equipped with this
symbol.
If the
and symbols come on at the
same time, there may be a fault in the brake
force distribution system.
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
•If both symbols extinguish, continue driv-
ing.
•If the symbols remain on, check the level in
the brake fluid reservoir, see page 310. If
the brake fluid level is normal but the sym-
bols are still lit, the vehicle can be driven,
with great care, to an authorized Volvo
workshop to have the brake system
checked.
•If the level in the reservoir is below MIN, the
vehicle should be transported to an author-
ized Volvo workshop to have the brake
system checked.
WARNING
•If the fluid level is below the MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a warning message
is displayed in the text window: DO
NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to
a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician and have the brake system
inspected.
•If the ABS and Brake system lights are
on at the same time, there is a risk of
reduced vehicle stability.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a
problem related to safety and/or drivability. A
message will also appear in the main instru-
ments panel's display. The symbol remains
visible until the fault has been rectified but the
text message can be cleared with the OK but-
ton, see page 187. The warning symbol can
also come on in conjunction with other sym-
bols.
Action:
1. Stop in a safe place. Do not drive the vehi-
cle further.
2. Read the information on the information
display. Implement the action in accord-
ance with the message in the display. Clear
the message using OK.

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Reminder – doors not closedIf one of the doors, the hood or trunk lid is not
closed properly, the information or warning
symbol comes on together with an explanatory
text message in the instrument panel. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and
close the door, hood or trunk.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed
lower than approximately 5 mph
(7 km/h), the information symbol comes on.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed
higher than approximately 5 mph
(7 km/h), the warning symbol comes on.
Road Sign Information (RSI)Road Sign Information (RSI) is a feature that
helps the driver see road signs with information
such as current speed. See page 133 for
detailed information.
Trip odometers
Trip odometers and reset button
Odometer display
Button for toggling between T1 and T2,
and for resetting the odometer
The trip odometers are used to measure short
distances. The distance is shown in the dis-
play. A short press the button toggles between
the two trip odometers
T1 and T2. A long press
(more than 2 seconds) resets the currently dis-
played trip odometer to zero.
Clock
Clock and setting control
Display
Control for setting the clock
Turn the control clockwise/counterclockwise
to set the time. The set time is shown in the
information display.
The clock may be temporarily replaced by a
symbol in conjunction with a message, see
page 187.
Setting the clock in MY CARIn addition to setting the clock manually as
described above, it can also be set in the MY
CAR menu system. See page 189 for addi-
tional information about these menus.

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1.
Go to SettingsSystem options
Time.
2.
The hour box will be selected. Press OK to
activate this box.
3.
Turn TUNE to set the correct hour and
press OK to confirm the setting and deac-
tivate this box.
4.
Turn TUNE to select the minute box (A) and
press OK to activate this box (B).
5.
Turn TUNE to set the correct minute and
press OK to confirm the setting and deac-
tivate this box.
6.
Turn TUNE to select
OK and press OK to
complete the procedure.
Use the menu selection Settings
System
options
Time format to display the time inthe 24-hour format or the 12-hour format (AM/
PM).

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84* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Inserting and removing the remote key
Ignition slot with remote key and START/STOP
ENGINE button.
Inserting the remote key1
Holding the end of the remote key with the
base of the key blade, insert the remote key
into the ignition slot as shown in the illustration
and press it in as far as possible.
CAUTION
Foreign objects in the ignition slot can
impair function or cause damage.
Removing the remote keyThe remote key can be removed from the igni-
tion slot by pulling it out.
Functions
The remote key has 3 modes: 0, I, and II that
can be used without starting the engine. The
following table shows examples of which func-
tions are available in the respective modes.
NOTE
To access ignition modes I or II without star-
ting the engine, the brake pedal must not be
depressed.
ModeFunction
0The odometer, clock and tem-
perature gauge are illuminated.
Power seats* can be adjusted
and the infotainment system can
be used for a limited time (to min-
imize battery drain see
page 212).
IThe Moonroof*, power windows,
12-volt sockets in the passenger
compartment, navigation sys-
tem*, climate system blower,
windshield wipers can be used.
IIThe headlights/taillights illumi-
nate. Warning/indicator lights
illuminate for 5 seconds. Other
systems are activated. However,
the heated seats* and heated
rear window function can only be
activated when the engine is run-
ning. Mode II should only be
used for very short periods to
help avoid draining the battery.
1Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

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85 Ignition modes
Ignition mode 0–The vehicle is unlocked.
Ignition mode I–With the remote key fully pressed into the
ignition slot1, press START/STOP
ENGINE briefly.
Ignition mode II–With the remote key fully pressed into the
ignition slot1, press START/STOP
ENGINE for approximately 2 seconds.
Returning to mode 0To return to mode 0 from mode II or I, press
START/STOP ENGINE briefly.
Starting and stopping the engine
See page 113 for information on starting the
engine and switching it off.
Emergency towing
See page 269 for important information about
the remote key when the vehicle is being
towed.
1Not necessary in vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

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Seats
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86* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Front seats
Lumbar support: turn the control for firmer
or softer lumbar support.
Front-rear adjustment: lift the bar and
move the seat to the position of your
choice.
Raise/lower front edge of seat cushion,
pump up/down.
Backrest tilt: turn the control to adjust the
angle of the backrest.
Raise/lower the seat, pump up/down.
Control panel for power seat*.
WARNING
•Do not adjust the seat while driving. The
seat should be adjusted so that the
brake pedal can be depressed fully. In
addition, position the seat as far rear-
ward as comfort and control allow.
•Check that the seat is securely locked
into position after adjusting.
Folding the front seat backrest
The front passenger seat backrest can be
folded to a horizontal position to make room for
a long load. Fold the backrest as follows:
Move the seat as far back and down as
possible.
Adjust the backrest to an upright position.
Lift the catches on the rear of the backrest.
Without releasing the catches, push the
backrest forward.
Move the seat as far forward as possible
so that the head restraint slides under the
glove compartment.
WARNING
•When transporting long objects, cover
sharp edges on the load to help prevent
injury to occupants. Secure the load to
help prevent shifting during sudden
stops.
•When the seat's backrest is returned to
the upright position, push and pull it to
be sure that it is securely locked in this
position.

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Power seat1
Power seat adjustment controls
Front edge of seat cushion up/down
Seat forward/rearward and up/down
Backrest tilt
OperationThe seats can be adjusted for a short period
after unlocking the door with the remote con-
trol without the key in the ignition slot. Seat
adjustment is normally made when the ignition
is on and can always be made when the engine
is running.
NOTE
•Only one of the power seat's controls
can be used at the same time.
•The power seats have an overload pro-
tector that activates if a seat is blocked
by any object. If this occurs, switch off
the ignition (key in position 0) and wait
for a short period before operating the
seat again.
Power seat memory function
Power seat memory buttons
Button for storing a position
Button for storing a position
Button for storing a position
M (memory) button
Programming the seat's memoryThree different seating and door mirror posi-
tions can be stored in the driver seat's memory.
The following example explains how button (1)
can be programmed. Buttons (2) and (3) are
programmed in the same way.
To program (store) a seat and door mirror posi-
tion in button (1):
1. Move the seat (and door mirrors) to the
desired positions using the seat and mirror
adjustment controls.
2.
Press and hold down the M (memory) but-
ton (4).
3. With the memory button depressed, press
button (1) briefly to store the current posi-
tion for the seat/mirrors.
To move the seat and mirrors to the position
that they were in when a button was pro-
grammed:
–Press and hold down button (1) until the
seat and mirrors stop moving.
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88* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop
automatically if the button is released before
the seat has reached the preset position.
Remote key memory and the power
driver's seat* and door mirrors2
Each remote key has a feature that enables it
to store (remember) the position of the power
driver's seat and door mirrors when the vehicle
is locked with that remote key.
This feature has to be activated for each of the
remote keys used in the vehicle as follows:
1. Insert a remote key in the ignition slot.2.
Go into the MY CAR menu and go to
Settings
Car settingsCar key
memory
3. To activate the remote key memory fea-
ture, press ENTER (check the box).
> The remote key is now ready to store the
position of the power driver's seat and
door mirrors.
Repeat this procedure for each of the vehicle's
remote keys.
See page 189 for a description of the menu
system.
Storing the positions of the power
driver's seat/mirrors in the remote key
1. Move the seat and door mirrors to the
desired position using the seat and mirror
adjustment controls.
2. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors with the
remote key (or close the driver's door and
press the lock button on the door handle
with the remote key in your possession on
vehicles with the optional keyless drive).
> The positions of the power driver's seat
and door mirrors are now stored in the
remote key's memory.
NOTE
The remote key's memory feature and the
power driver's seat memory function (the
settings made using the buttons on the side
of the seat, see the section "Power seat
memory function" on page 87) work inde-
pendently of each other.
Returning the seat/mirrors to the stored
positions
To move the seat and door mirrors to the posi-
tion stored in the remote key:
1.
Unlock the driver's door with the same
remote key (the one used to lock the
doors). For models equipped with the
optional keyless drive, you must have the
same remote key in your possession.
2. Open the driver's door within 2 minutes.
The driver's seat and door mirrors will auto-
matically move to the position in which you left
them (if the vehicle has been unlocked with one
of the other keys and new seat/mirror adjust-
ments have been made).
2This information also applies to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.