VOLVO V60 2014 Owners Manual

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• Deactivated ECO function: Short coasting with
engine braking = Minimum con-
sumption.
NOTE
However, to achieve optimal low fuel con- sumption, Eco Coast in combination withshort coasting distances should generallybe avoided.
Activate Eco CoastThe function is activated when the accelera- tor pedal is fully released, in combination withthe following parameters: • The
ECO button activated
• The gear selector in
D position
• Speed within the range of approx. 65-140 km/h
• The road's downhill gradient is notsteeper than approx. 6%.
Deactivate Eco CoastIn certain situations it may be desirable to deactivate the Eco Coast function. Examplesof such situations include:
• on steep downhill gradients - to be able to use engine braking.
• before an imminent overtaking manoeu-vre - in order to be able to complete it inthe safest way possible. Deactivating Eco Coast and returning to engine braking can be performed as follows:
• Press the
ECO button.
• Move the gear lever to manual "
S+/-"
position.
• Change gear with the steering wheel pad- dle shifters.
• Actuate the accelerator or brake pedal.
Eco Coast - LimitationsThe function is not available if:
• cruise control is activated
• the road's downhill gradient is steeperthan approx. 6%.
• manual gear changing is performed withthe steering wheel paddle shifters*
• engine and/or gearbox are not at normaloperating temperature.
• the gear selector is moved from
D- to " S
+/- " position
• speed is outside the range ofapprox. 65-140 km/h
More information and settings
The car's menu system
MY CAR contains
further information on the ECO concept - see the section MY CAR (p. 103).
Related information
• General information on climate control (p. 115)
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290* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
All Wheel Drive - AWD*
The best traction possible is achieved with all- wheel drive.
All Wheel Drive is always available
All Wheel Drive (All Wheel Drive) means that the car is driving all four wheels at the sametime. The power is automatically distributed between the front and rear wheels. An elec-tronically controlled clutch system distributesthe power to the wheels that have the bestgrip on the current road surface. This pro-vides the best traction and prevents wheelspin. Under normal driving conditions, themajority of power is transmitted to the frontwheels. All Wheel Drive improves driving safety in rain, snow and icy conditions.
Foot brake
The foot brake is used to reduce the car's speed while driving. The car is equipped with two brake circuits. If one brake circuit is damaged then this willmean that the brakes engage at a deeperlevel and higher pedal pressure is needed toproduce 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 ahigher pedal pressure must be used to brakethe car. In very hilly terrain or when driving with a heavy load the brakes can be relieved byusing engine braking. Engine braking is mostefficiently used if the same gear is useddownhill as up. For more general information on heavy loads on the car, see Engine oil - adverse drivingconditions (p. 395).
Cleaning the brake discsCoatings of dirt and water on the brake discsmay result in delayed brake function. Withwet road surfaces, prior to long-stay parking and after the car has been washed, it isadvisable to carry out cleaning by brakinggently for a short period while driving.
MaintenanceTo keep the car as safe and reliable as possi-ble, follow the Volvo service intervals asspecified in the Service and Warranty Book-let.
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 tocarry out the inspection - an authorisedVolvo workshop is recommended.
Symbols and messages
SymbolSpecification
Constant glow – Check the brake fluid level. If the level islow, fill with brake fluid andcheck for the cause of thebrake fluid loss.
Constant glow for 2 seconds when the engine is started -automatic function check.
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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 normal at this stage, drive carefully to thenearest workshop and have the brake sys-tem checked - an authorised Volvo work-shop is recommended. If the brake fluid is below the MIN level in
the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive fur- ther before topping up the brake fluid. The reason for the loss of brake fluid must be investigated.
Related information
• Parking brake (p. 293)
• Foot brake - emergency brake lights and automatic hazard warning flashers (p.291)
• Foot brake - emergency brake assistance(p. 292)
• Foot brake - anti-lock braking system (p.291)
Foot brake - anti-lock braking system
The anti-lock braking system, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), prevents the wheels fromlocking up during braking. The function allows steering ability to be maintained, and it is easier to swerve to avoida hazard for example. Vibration may be felt inthe brake pedal when this is engaged and thisis normal. A short test of the ABS system is made auto- matically after the engine has been startedwhen the driver releases the brake pedal. Afurther automatic test of the ABS system maybe made when the car reaches 10 km/h. Thetest may be experienced as pulses in thebrake pedal.
Related information
•Foot brake (p. 290)
• Parking brake (p. 293)
• Foot brake - emergency brake lights and automatic hazard warning flashers (p.291)
• Foot brake - emergency brake assistance(p. 292)
Foot brake - emergency brake lights and automatic hazard warningflashers
Emergency brake lights are activated to alert vehicles behind about sudden braking. Thefunction means that the brake light flashesinstead of - as in normal braking - shining witha constant glow. Emergency brake lights are activated at speeds above 50 km/h in the event of suddenbraking. After the car's speed has beenslowed below 10 km/h the brake light returnsfrom flashing to the normal constant glow -while at the same time the hazard warningflashers (p. 86) are activated, and they flashuntil the driver changes engine speed with theaccelerator pedal or they are deactivated withtheir button.
Related information
•Foot brake (p. 290)
• Parking brake (p. 293)
• Foot brake - emergency brake assistance (p. 292)
• Foot brake - anti-lock braking system (p.291)
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Foot brake - emergency brake assistance
Emergency brake assistance EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) helps to increase the brakingforce and so reduce the braking distance. EBA detects the driver's braking style and increases the braking force when necessary.The brake force can be reinforced up to thelevel when the ABS system is engaged. TheEBA function is interrupted when the pressureon the brake pedal is reduced.
NOTE
When EBA is activated the brake pedal lowers slightly more than usual, depress(hold) the brake pedal as long as neces-sary. If the brake pedal is released then allbraking ceases.
Related information
•Foot brake (p. 290)
• Parking brake (p. 293)
• Foot brake - emergency brake lights and automatic hazard warning flashers (p.291)
• Foot brake - anti-lock braking system (p.291)
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Parking brake
The parking brake holds the car stationary, when the driver's seat is empty, by mechani-cally locking/blocking two wheels.
FunctionA faint electric motor noise can be heardwhen the electrical parking brake is beingapplied. The noise can also be heard duringthe automatic function checking of the park-ing brake. If the car is stationary when the parking brake is applied then it only acts on the rear wheels.If it is applied when the car is moving then thenormal foot brake is used, i.e. the brake actson all four wheels. Brake function changesover to the rear wheels when the car is almoststationary.
Low battery voltageIf the battery voltage is too low then the park-ing brake can neither be released nor applied.Connect a donor battery if the battery voltageis too low, see Jump starting with battery (p.270).
Applying the parking brake
Parking brake control - apply.
1. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
2. Press the control PUSH LOCK/PULL
RELEASE .
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The combined instrument pan-
el's symbol starts flashing - once there is a constant glow the parking brake isapplied.
3. Release the foot brake pedal and make sure that the car is at a standstill position.
• When parking the vehicle, always engage 1st gear (for manual gearbox) or put thegear selector in position
P (for automatic
gearbox).
Emergency brakeIn an emergency the parking brake can be applied when the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the control for
PUSH
LOCK/PULL RELEASE . The braking proce-
dure is stopped when the control is released.
NOTE
In the event of emergency braking at speeds above 10 km/h a signal soundsduring the braking procedure.
Parking on a hillIf the car is parked facing uphill:
• Turn the wheels
away from the kerb.
If the car is parked facing downhill: • Turn the wheels
towards the kerb.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when parking on a slope - leaving the car ingear, or in P if it has automatic transmis-
sion, is not sufficient to hold the car in allsituation.
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Disengaging the parking brake
Parking brake control - release.
Cars with manual gearbox
Releasing manually
1. Insert the remote control key in the igni- tion switch. 13
2. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
3. Pull the control PUSH LOCK/PULL
RELEASE .
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The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
NOTE
The parking brake can also be released manually by depressing the clutch pedalinstead of the brake pedal. Volvo recom-mends that the brake pedal is used.
Releasing automatically1. Start the engine.
2. Engage 1st gear or reverse gear.
3. Ease up the clutch and depress the accelerator. >
The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
Cars with automatic gearbox Releasing manually
1. Insert the remote control key in the igni-
tion switch 13
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2. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
3. Pull the control. >
The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
Releasing automatically1. Put the seatbelt on. 2. Start the engine.
3. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
4. Move the gear selector to position
D or R
and depress the accelerator. >
The parking brake releases and
the combined instrument panel's sym- bol extinguishes.
NOTE
For safety reasons, the parking brake is only released automatically if the engine isrunning and the driver is wearing a seat-belt. The parking brake is released imme-diately on cars with automatic gearboxwhen the accelerator pedal is depressedand the gear selector is in position D or R.
Heavy load uphillA heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the car to roll backward when the parking brakeis released automatically on a steep incline.Avoid this by depressing the control whiledriving off. Release the control when theengine achieves traction.
Replacing the brake liningsThe rear brake linings must be replaced at aworkshop due to the design of the electricparking brake - an authorised Volvo work-shop is recommended.
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For a car with the Keyless system: Press START/STOP ENGINE.
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Symbols and messagesFor information on how the combined instru- ment panel's text messages can be shownand deleted, see Messages - handling (p.102).
SymbolMessageMeaning/Action
"Message"•
Read the message in the combined instrument panel.
A flashing symbol indicates that the parking brake is applied. If the symbol flashes in any other situation then this means that a fault has arisen.
• Read the message in the combined instrument panel.
Park brake not fully releasedA fault is preventing the parking brake from being released:
• Try to apply and release the brake.
If the fault persists after a few attempts:
• Visit a workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
Note: A warning signal sounds if the journey is continued with this error message.
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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 recommended.
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 ServicerequiredA 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 recommended.
• If the car has to be parked before a pos- sible fault has been rectified, then thewheels must be turned as if parking on ahill and 1st gear engaged (manual gear-box) or the gear selector must be in posi-tion
P (automatic gearbox).
A text message can be acknowledged by briefly pressing the OK button on the direc-
tion indicator stalk.
Related information
• Foot brake (p. 290)
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Fording
Fording means that the car is driven through a water-covered roadway. Fording must be car-ried out with great caution. The car can be driven through water at a maximum depth of 25 cm at a maximumspeed of 10 km/h. Extra caution should beexercised when passing through flowingwater. During driving in water, maintain a low speed and do not stop the car. When the water hasbeen passed, depress the brake pedal lightlyand check that full brake function is achieved.Water and mud for example can make thebrake linings wet resulting in delayed brakefunction. •Clean the electric contacts of the electric engine block heater and trailer couplingafter driving in water and mud.
• Do not let the car stand with water overthe sills for any long period of time - thiscould cause electrical malfunctions.IMPORTANT
Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter. In depths greater than 25 cm, water could enter the transmission. This reduces thelubricating ability of the oils and shortensthe service life of these systems. In the event of the engine stalling in water, do not try restart - tow the car from thewater to a workshop - an authorised Volvoworkshop is recommended. Risk of enginebreakdown.
Related information
•Recovery (p. 316)
• Towing (p. 313)
Overheating
Under special conditions, for example hard driving in hilly terrain and hot climate, there isa risk that the engine and drive system mayoverheat - in particular with a heavy load. For information about overheating when driv- ing with a trailer, see Driving with a trailer (p.306). • Remove any auxiliary lamps from in front of the grille when driving in hot climates.
• If the temperature in the engine's coolingsystem is too high then a warning symbolis illuminated in the combined instrumentpanel's information display and a text message
High engine temp Stop safelyis shown there - stop the car in a safe way and allow the engine to run at idlingspeed for several minutes in order to cooldown.
• If the text message
High engine temp
Stop engine or Coolant level low, Stop
engine is shown then the engine must be
switched off after stopping the car.
• In the event of overheating in the gearbox a built-in protection function is activatedwhich, amongst other things, illuminatesa warning symbol in the combined instru-ment panel, and its display shows the text message
Transmission hot Reduce
speed or Transmission hot Stop safely- follow the recommendation given and lower the speed and stop the car in a safeway and allow the engine to run at idling
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speed for a few minutes in order to allow the gearbox to cool down.
• If the car overheats, the air conditioningmay be switched off temporarily.
• Do not turn the engine off immediatelyyou stop after a hard drive.
NOTE
It is normal for the engine's cooling fan to operate for a time after the engine hasbeen switched off.
Driving with open tailgate
When driving with the tailgate open, toxic exhaust fumes can be sucked into the carthrough the cargo area.
WARNING
Do not drive with an open tailgate! Toxic exhaust fumes could be drawn into the carthrough the cargo area.
Related information
•Loading (p. 142)
Overload - starter battery
The electrical functions in the car load the starter battery (p. 361) to varying degrees.Avoid using the key position (p. 70)
II when
the engine is switched off. Instead use the I
mode - which uses less power. Also, be aware of different accessories that load the electrical system. Do not use func-tions which use a lot of power when theengine is switched off. Examples of suchfunctions are: • ventilation fan
• headlamps
• windscreen wiper
• audio system (high volume).
If the starter battery voltage is low then the combined instrument panel's information dis- play shows the text
Low battery Power
save mode. The energy-saving function then
shuts down certain functions or reduces cer- tain functions such as the ventilation fanand/or audio system.
–In which case, charge the battery by star- ting the engine and then running it for atleast 15 minutes - starter battery chargingis more effective during driving than run-ning the engine at idling speed while sta-tionary.
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