engine VOLVO XC60 2009 Owner´s Manual

03 Your driving environmentHill Descent Control (HDC) 03
114 Introduction
Normally, when the accelerator pedal is
released while driving down hills, the vehicle\fs
speed slows as the engine runs at lower rpm
(the normal engine braking effect). However, if
the downhill gradient becomes steeper and if
the vehicle is carrying a load, speed increases
despite the engine braking effect. In this situa-
tion, the brakes must be applied to reduce the
vehicle\fs speed.
HDC is a type of automatic engine brake and
makes it possible to increase or decrease the
vehicle\fs speed on downhill gradients using
only the accelerator pedal, without applying
the brakes. The brake system functions auto-
matically to maintain a low and steady speed.
HDC is particularly useful when driving down
steep hills with rough surfaces, and where the
road may have slippery patches.
WARNING
HDC does not function in all situations, and
is a supplementary braking aid. The driver
has full responsibility for driving in a safe
manner. Function
\b
HDC can be switched on and off with the
button in the center console. An indicator
light in the button illuminates when HDC is
activated.
\b The indicator light in the instru-
ment panel illuminates and a message is
displayed when the system is controlling
the vehicle\fs speed.
\b HDC only functions when
first or reverse
gears are selected (1 will be shown in the
instrument panel display when first gear is
selected).
NOTE HDC cannot be activated if the gear selector
is the D position. Using HDC
HDC allows the car to roll forward at a maxi-
mum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h), and 4 mph
(7 km/h) in reverse. However, the accelerator
pedal can be used to select any speed that is
possible in first or reverse gears. When the
accelerator pedal is released, speed is quickly
reduced again to 6 mph (10 km/h) or 4 mph
(7 km/h), depending on the gear selected,
regardless of the hill\fs gradient. It is not nec-
essary to apply the brakes.
\b
The brake lights illuminate automatically
when HDC is controlling the vehicle\fs
speed.
\b The driver can slow or stop the vehicle at
any time by applying the brakes.
HDC is deactivated when:
\b The button on the center console is
pressed
\b A gear higher than first gear is selected
\b D is selected on vehicles with an automatic
transmission
HDC can be deactivated at any time. If this is
done while driving down a steep hill, the sys-
tem\fs braking effect will decrease gradually. G031964

03 Your driving environment
Hill Descent Control (HDC)03
115
NOTEEngine response to pressure on the accel-
erator pedal may be slightly slower than
normal when HDC is activated.

03 Your driving environment
Parking brake03
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 117
Releasing the electric parking brakeParking brake control
Manual release1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Insert the remote key in the ignition slot.
3. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
4. Pull the parking brake control.
Vehicles with Keyless drive*1.
Press the START/STOP ENGINE button.
2. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
3. Pull the parking brake control.
Automatic release1. Start the engine.
NOTE \b
For safety reasons, the parking brake is
only released automatically if the engine
is running and the driver is wearing a seat
belt.
\b The electric parking brake will be
released immediately when the acceler-
ator pedal is pressed and the gear selec-
tor is in position
D or P. 2. Fasten the seat belt
3.
Move the gear selector to position D or R
and press the accelerator pedal. The park-
ing brake will release when the vehicle
begins to move.
Heavy load uphillA heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the
vehicle to roll backward when the parking
brake is released automatically on a steep
incline. To help avoid this:
1. Keep the electric parking brake lever pushed in with the left hand while shifting
into Drive with the right.
2. While pressing the throttle pedal to pull away, release the parking brake lever only
after the vehicle begins to move.
Symbols Symbol Specification
Read the message in the infor-
mation display
A flashing symbol indicates that
the parking brake is being
applied. If the symbol flashes in
any other situation then this
means that a fault has arisen.
Read the message on the infor-
mation display.
Messages
Parking brake not fully released – A fault is
preventing the parking brake from being
released. Contact an authorized Volvo work- G021359 G016556

04 Comfort and driving pleasureMenus and messages 04
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Menu overviewDriving distance on current fuel reserve
Average
Instantaneous:
Average speed
Current speed in mph (Canadian models
only)
DSTC
Message When a warning, information or indicator sym-
bol comes on, a corresponding message
appears on the information display. An error
message is stored in a memory list until the
fault is rectified. Press READ to acknowledge and scroll among
the messages.
NOTE If a warning message appears while you are
using the trip computer, the message must
be read and confirmed by pressing READ
before the previous activity can be
resumed.
Message Description
Stop safely Stop and switch off
the engine. Serious
risk of damage.
Contact an author-
ized Volvo work-
shop.
Stopping the
engine Stop and switch off
the engine. Serious
risk of damage.
Contact an author-
ized Volvo work-
shop.
Service urgent Have the vehicle
checked by an
authorized Volvo
workshop immedi-
ately. Message Description
Service required Have the vehicle
checked by an
authorized Volvo
workshop as soon
as possible.
See manual Read the owner\fs
manual.
Book time for
maintenance Time to book service
at an authorized
Volvo retailer.
Time for regular
maintenance Time for regular
service at an author-
ized Volvo work-
shop. The timing is
determined by the
number of miles
driven, number of
months since the
last service, engine
running time. G028940

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Audio system04
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 133
Introduction
The audio system is available in two versions:
High Performance and Premium Sound. The
system version is shown in the display when
the audio system is switched on.
If the audio system is on when the ignition is
switched off, it will come on automatically the
next time the ignition is put in mode
I or higher.
The audio system can be operated without a
key in the ignition slot for 15 minutes at a time
by pressing the POWER button (the driver\fs
door must be closed on vehicles with the
optional keyless drive).
Some functions are controlled from the menu
system in the center console. For more infor-
mation on menus, see page 122.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II and the sym-
bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. The Dolby Surround
Pro Logic II System is manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor-
poration.
Remote key and ignition modesThe audio system can be used for 15 minutes
at a time if the remote key is not inserted in the
ignition slot.
NOTE To prevent unnecessary drain on the vehi-
cle\fs battery, remove the remote key from
the ignition slot if the audio system is used
when the engine is not running.
If the audio system is playing when the engine
is switched off, it will be on when the engine is
restarted.
Overview
Socket for external audio source (AUX,
USB, iPod®)
Steering wheel keypad
Center console control panel Control panel with headphone socket*
Rear seat control panel
Steering wheel keypad Confirm selection in menu system and
control for a bluetooth-connected cell
phone (see page 148).
Go higher in the menu system, interrupt an
ongoing function and control for a blue-
tooth-connected cell phone.
Volume
A short press scrolls between CD tracks or
preset radio stations. A long press
searches within CD tracks or searches for
the next available radio station. 5G031438 G02139
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Stability system04
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Introduction
The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
system (DSTC) consists of a number of func-
tions designed help reduce wheel spin, coun-
teract skidding, and to generally help improve
directional stability.
CAUTION
A pulsating sound will be audible when the
system is actively operating and is normal.
Traction control (TC)This function is designed to help reduce wheel
spin by transferring power from a drive wheel
that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the
opposite side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
TC is most active at low speeds.
This is one of DSTC\fs permanent functions and
cannot be switched off.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)This function helps maintain directional stabil-
ity, for example when cornering, by braking
one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows
a tendency to skid or slide laterally.
This is one of DSTC\fs permanent functions and
cannot be switched off.
Spin control (SC)The spin control function is designed to help
prevent the drive wheels from spinning while
the vehicle is accelerating.
Under certain circumstances, such as when
driving with snow chains, or driving in deep
snow or loose sand, it may be advisable to
temporarily switch off this function for maxi-
mum tractive force.
WARNING
The car\fs handling and stability characteris-
tics will be altered if the spin control function
has been disabled.
Operation
Temporarily switching off Spin control1.
Turn the thumbwheel until the DSTC
menu is shown.
2. Hold down the RESET button to toggle
between DSTC SPIN CONTROL ON or
OFF.
Messages in the information display
DSTC Temporarily OFF – system function
has been temporarily reduced due to high
brake disc temperature. The function is acti-
vated automatically when the brakes have
cooled.
DSTC Service required – the system has
been disabled due to a fault. If this occurs:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
If the message remains when the engine is
restarted, drive to an authorized Volvo work-
shop to have the system inspected.
Symbols in the instrument panel
If the symbols and are dis-
played at the same time, read the message in
the information display. G02140
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04 Comfort and driving pleasureStability system 04
156 If the symbol appears alone, it may
appear as follows:
\b If the symbol flashes, this indicates that the
stability system is actively functioning to
help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid.
\b If the symbol remains on for approximately
2 seconds after the engine has been
started, this indicates that the system is
performing a self-diagnostic test.
WARNING The stability system is intended to help
improve driving safety. It supplements, but
can never replace, the driver\fs judgment
and responsibility when operating the vehi-
cle. Speed and driving style should always
be adapted to traffic and road conditions.

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Active chassis system–Four C04
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 157
Active chassis (Four C)*
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Con-
trolled Chassis Concept), regulates the cha-
racteristics of the shock absorbers so that the
car\fs driving characteristics can be adjusted.
There are three settings: Comfort, Sport and
Advanced.
ComfortComfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride
and the transmission shifts gears at lower rpm.
This mode is particularly suitable for long-dis-
tance highway driving. The indicator light in the
button will be on when this mode is selected.
SportIn this mode, the vehicle\fs body sway is
reduced during cornering and steering
response is more immediate. The transmission
shifts up at higher rpm for sportier driving. The
indicator light in the button will be on to indi-
cate that Sport mode has been selected.
AdvancedIn this mode, body sway in curves is minimal
and steering response is very direct. Gear shift-
ing is done at high rpm in each gear for
dynamic and active driving.
Operation
Chassis settings
Use the buttons in the center console to
change setting. The setting in use when the
engine is switched off is activated the next time
the engine is started.
Speed-dependent steering force*
Steering force increases with the speed of the
vehicle to give the driver enhanced sensitivity.
At low speed the vehicle is easy to steer in
order to facilitate parking, etc.
Steering force can be changed under
Car
settings Steering force level. For a
description of the menu system, see
page 122.NOTE This steering force level menu function can-
not be accessed when the vehicle is in
motion. G031392

04 Comfort and driving pleasureCruise control 04
158 Operation
Steering wheel-mounted controls and display
Standby mode
Resume set speed
Deactivating
Activate/set speed
Set speed indicator (parentheses indicate
standby mode)
Engaging the cruise control functionBefore a speed can be set, the cruise control
system must be engaged (put in standby
mode).
–
Press the CRUISE button (1). >
The symbol illuminates and the text
(---) mph (5) indicates that cruise con-
trol is in standby mode.
NOTE This does not set the vehicle\fs speed.
Setting a speed
Use the
or buttons set the vehicle\fs cur-
rent speed. The set speed is shown in the dis-
play.
NOTE Cruise control cannot be engaged at
speeds below 20 mph (30 km/h).
Adjusting the set speedAfter a speed has been set, it can be increased
or decreased by using the
or buttons.
1. Press and hold down or until the
vehicle reaches the desired speed.
> This will become the set speed when the
button is released.
2. Press or for approximately a half
second and release the button to increase
or decrease vehicle speed by approxi-
mately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE \b
A temporary increase in speed by
pressing the accelerator pedal, for less
than 1 minute (e.g. when passing
another car), does not affect the current
cruise control setting. The vehicle will
automatically return to the previously
set speed when the accelerator pedal is
released.
\b If one of the cruise control buttons is
kept depressed for more than approx.
1 minute cruise control is disengaged.
The engine must then be switched off in
order to reset cruise control.
Automatic deactivationCruise control is automatically deactivated
temporarily if one of the following occurs:
\b
If the speed drops below approximately
20 mph (30 km/h).
\b When the brake pedal is depressed.
\b If the gear selector is moved to position N.
\b During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.
\b If the vehicle\fs speed is increased by using
the accelerator pedal for more than 1
minute.
The currently set speed will be saved in the
system\fs memory. G022910

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Temporary deactivationThe driver can temporarily deactivate cruise
control by pressing
0. The saved speed is
shown in brackets in the information display.
Resume set speedIf cruise control has been deactivated tempo-
rarily, it can be reactivated by pressing . The
vehicle\fs speed returns to the most recently set
speed.
WARNING There may be a significant increase in speed
after the
button has been pressed.
DeactivationCruise control is disengaged with
CRUISE, by
putting the gear selector in Neutral, or by
switching off the engine. The set speed is
cleared.
WARNING Cruise control should not be used in heavy
traffic or when driving on wet or slippery
roads. Cruise control may not maintain set
speed on steep downgrades.