service VOLVO V60 2013 User Guide

03 Your driving environment
Foot brake
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135 General
The car is equipped with two brake circuits. If
one brake circuit is damaged then this will
mean that the brakes engage at a deeper level
and harder pressure on the pedal is needed to
produce the normal braking effect.
The driver's brake pedal pressure is assisted
by a brake servo.
WARNING
The brake servo only works when the engine
is running.
If the brake is used when the engine is switched
off then the pedal will feel stiff and more force
must be used to brake the car.
In very hilly terrain or when driving with a heavy
load the brakes can be relieved by using engine
braking. Engine braking is most efficiently used
if the same gear is used downhill as up.
For more general information on heavy loads
on the car, see page 378.
Anti-lock braking systemThe car is equipped with ABS (Anti-lock
Braking System) which prevents the wheels
from locking during braking. This means the
ability to steer is maintained and it is easier to
swerve to avoid a hazard for example. Vibrationmay be felt in the brake pedal when this is
engaged and this is normal.
A short test of the ABS system is made auto-
matically after the engine has been started
when the driver releases the brake pedal. A
further automatic test of the ABS system may
be made when the car reaches 10 km/h. The
test may be experienced as pulses in the brake
pedal.
Emergency brake lights and automatic
hazard warning flashers
Emergency brake lights are activated to alert
vehicles behind about sudden braking. The
function means that the brake light flashes
instead of - as in normal braking - shining with
a constant glow.
Emergency brake lights are activated at
speeds above 50 km/h if the ABS system is
working and/or in the event of sudden braking.
After the car's speed has been slowed below
10 km/h the brake light returns from flashing to
the normal constant glow - while at the same
time the hazard warning flashers are activated,
and they flash until the driver changes engine
speed with the accelerator pedal or they are
deactivated with their button, see page 92.
Cleaning the brake discsCoatings of dirt and water on the brake discs
may result in delayed brake function. This delay
is minimised by cleaning the brake linings.
Manual cleaning is advisable with wet road sur-
faces, prior to long-stay parking and after the
car has been washed. Carry this out by braking
gently during a short period while en route.
Emergency Brake AssistanceEmergency Brake Assistance EBA (Emergency
Brake Assist) helps to increase brake force and
so reduce braking distance. EBA detects the
driver's braking style and increases brake force
as necessary. The brake force can be rein-
forced up to the level when the ABS system is
engaged. The EBA function is interrupted when
the pressure on the brake pedal is reduced.
NOTE
When EBA is activated the brake pedal low-
ers slightly more than usual, depress (hold)
the brake pedal as long as necessary. If the
brake pedal is released then all braking
ceases.
MaintenanceTo keep the car as safe and reliable as possi-
ble, follow the Volvo service intervals as speci-
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Foot brake
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fied in the Service and Warranty Booklet, see
page 328.
IMPORTANT
The wear on the brake system's compo-
nents must be checked regularly.
Contact a workshop for information about
the procedure or engage a workshop to
carry out the inspection - an authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended.
Symbols in the combined instrument
panel
SymbolSpecification
Constant glow – Check the
brake fluid level. If the level is
low, fill with brake fluid and
check for the cause of the brake
fluid loss.
Constant glow for 2 seconds
when the engine is started –
There was a fault in the brake
system's ABS function when
the engine was last running.
WARNING
If and illuminate at the same
time, there may be a fault in the brake sys-
tem.
If the level in the brake fluid reservoir is nor-
mal at this stage, drive carefully to the near-
est workshop and have the brake system
checked - an authorised Volvo workshop is
recommended.
If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further
before topping up the brake fluid.
The reason for the loss of brake fluid must
be investigated.
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Parking brake
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SymbolMessageMeaning/Action
Parking brake not appliedA fault is preventing the parking brake from being applied - Try to release and apply the brake.
If the fault persists after a few attempts: Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.
The message is also illuminated on cars with manual gearbox when the car is driven at low speed
with the door open in order to alert the driver that the parking brake may have been unintentionally
disengaged.
Parking brake Service
requiredA fault has arisen - Try to apply and release the brake.
If the fault persists after a few attempts: Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.
•If the car has to be parked before the fault
has been rectified then the wheels must be
turned as if parking on a hill and 1st gear
engaged (manual gearbox) or the gear
selector must be in position P (automatic
gearbox).
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04 Driver support
DSTC – Stability and traction control system
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147 Symbols and messages in the display
SymbolMessageSpecification
DSTC Temporarily OFFDSTC system temporarily reduced due to excessive brake disc temperature. - The function is reac-
tivated automatically when the brakes have cooled.
DSTC Service requiredDSTC system disengaged.
•Stop the car in a safe place, switch off the engine and start it again.
•Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
and
"Message"There is a message on the speedometer's display - Read it!
Constant glow for 2 seconds.System check when the engine is started.
Flashing light.DSTC system is being activated.
Sport mode is activated.
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Adaptive cruise control*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.163
SymbolMessageSpecification
Time interval activated, during adjustment.
Time interval activated, after adjustment.
DSTC Normal to enable
CruiseAdaptive cruise control cannot be activated until the Stability and Traction Control system (DSTC) has
been set in Normal mode - see page 146.
Cruise control CancelledAdaptive cruise control has been deactivated - the driver has to regulate the speed.
Cruise control UnavailableAdaptive cruise control cannot be activated.
This could be due to:
•brake temperature is high
•the radar sensor is blocked by e.g. wet snow or rain.
Radar blocked See manualAdaptive cruise control temporarily disengaged.
•The radar sensor is blocked and cannot detect other vehicles. For example, in the event that heavy
rain or if slush has collected in front of the radar sensor.
Read about the limitations of the radar sensor, see page 160.
Cruise control Service
requiredAdaptive cruise control disengaged.
•Contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
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Distance Warning*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.167 Symbols and messages in the display
SymbolMessageSpecification
Set time interval, during adjustment.
Set time interval, after adjustment.
Radar blocked See manualDistance Warning temporarily disengaged.
The radar sensor is blocked and cannot detect other vehicles, e.g. in the event of heavy rain or if slush
has collected in front of the radar sensor.
Read about the limitations of the radar sensor, see page 160.
Collision warn. Service
requiredDistance Warning and Collision Warning with Auto Brake fully or partially disengaged.
Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
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City Safety™
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SymbolMessageMeaning/Action
Auto braking by City SafetyCity Safety™ is braking or has automatically braked.
Windscreen Sensors
blockedThe laser sensor is temporarily non-operational because something is blocking it.
•Remove the object blocking the sensor and/or clean the windscreen in front of the sensor.
Read about the limitations of the laser sensor, see page 169.
City Safety Service
requiredCity Safety™ is not operational.
•Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
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Collision Warning with Auto Brake & Pedestrian Protection*
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180* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolMessageSpecification
Wind-
screen
Sensors
blockedThe camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.
Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.
•Clean the windscreen surface in front of the camera sensor.
Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 178.
Radar
blocked
See man-
ualCollision Warning with Auto Brake is temporarily disengaged.
The radar sensor is blocked and cannot detect other vehicles. For example, in the event of heavy rain or if slush has
collected in front of the radar sensor.
Read about the limitations of the radar sensor, see page 160.
Collision
warn.
Service
requiredCollision Warning with Auto Brake is fully or partially disengaged.
•Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
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Driver Alert System - DAC*
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184* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
SymbolMessageSpecification
Driver Alert Time for a
breakThe vehicle has been driven inconsistently - the driver is alerted by an acoustic warning signal + text.
Windscreen Sensors
blockedThe camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.
Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.
•Clean the windscreen surface in front of the camera sensor.
Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 178.
Driver Alert Sys Service
requiredThe system is disengaged.
•Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
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Driver Alert System - LDW*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.187
SymbolMessageSpecification
Windscreen Sensors
blockedThe camera sensor is temporarily disengaged.
Shown in the event of snow, ice or dirt on the windscreen for example.
•Clean the windscreen surface in front of the camera sensor.
Read about the limitations of the camera sensor, see page 178.
Driver Alert Sys Service
requiredThe system is disengaged.
•Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Personal preferences
Settings are made from the centre console's
display screen via the menu system in MY
CAR. From there, search and locate Settings
Car settingsDriver support systems
Lane Departure Warning. For information
on how the menu system is used - see
page 202.
Select from the options:
•On at start-up - The function enters
standby mode every time the engine isstarted. Otherwise the same value as when
the engine was switched off is obtained.
•Increased sensitivity - The sensitivity
increases, an alarm is triggered earlier and
fewer limitations apply.
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