warning 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-
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03 Your driving environmentParking brake 03
118 shop. If you drive off with this error message
showing, a warning signal sounds.
Parking brake not applied – A fault is pre-
venting the parking brake from being applied.
Try to apply and release. Contact a Volvo work-
shop if the message remains.
Parking brake Service required – A fault has
arisen. Contact a Volvo workshop if the fault
remains.
WARNING
If the vehicle must be parked before the fault
has been corrected, always put the gear
selector in
P and turn the wheels so that
they point away from the curb if the vehicle
is pointing uphill or toward the curb if it is
pointing downhill.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Menus and messages
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Climate system ........................................................................\
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Audio system........................................................................\
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Bluetooth ® hands-free connection ....................................................... 147
Trip computer...........................................................\
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153
Compass........................................................................\
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Stability system........................................................................\
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Active chassis system–Four C .............................................................. 157
Cruise control ........................................................................\
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Collision warning with Auto-brake*....................................................... 160
City Safety™ ........................................................................\
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ............................................................ 172
Distance alert ........................................................................\
............... 179
Driver Alert System*........................................................................\
...... 182
Park assist*........................................................................\
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Park Assist Camera (PAC)* .................................................................. 190
Blind Spot Information System*............................................................ 193
Passenger compartment convenience .................................................197
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04 Comfort and driving pleasureMenus and messages 04
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Center console
Certain functions are controlled from the cen-
ter console via the menu system or from the
optional keypad in the steering wheel. Each
function is described under its respective sec-
tion.
The current menu level is shown at the top right
of display in the center console.
Center console controls
Center console with information display and con-
trols for menus
Menu navigation button – scrolls and
selects among menu options
MENU – selects menu options
EXIT – accesses the menu system ENTER – leads back one step in the menu
structure. A long press exits the menu sys-
tem.
Numerical keypad 1–9
Steering wheel keypad
ENTER
EXIT
Navigation buttons.
If the steering wheel keypad has ENTER and
EXIT, the buttons to have the same
function as those in the center console.
Search pathsAccess to some functions is provided directly
via the function buttons and others are access
through the menu system. Search paths to the menu system functions are
listed as follows: Car settings Lock
settings, if the following steps have been taken
first:
1. Press MENU.
2. Scroll to Menu and press ENTER.
3. Scroll to Submenu and press ENTER.
The navigation button can be used instead of
ENTER and EXIT when navigating the menu
hierarchy. The right arrow is equal to ENTER
and the left arrow to EXIT.
The menu options are numbered and can also
be selected directly with the numerical keypad
(1 – 9 only).
Menu overview
NOTE Menu selections will not be available (will be
"grayed out") when the vehicle is moving.
Car key memory
Seat & mirror positions
Car settings Fold mirr. when locking*
Collision warning settings*

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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If a new song is selected when the memory is
full, you will be prompted to press
ENTER to
delete the last song on the list.
NOTE The remaining songs in the list will move
down one position, and the newly added
song will be placed at the top of the list.
Song seekWhen a satellite radio channel plays one of the
songs stored in the song memory, the listener
will be alerted by a text message and an audi-
ble signal.
Press ENTER to listen to the song or
EXIT to
cancel.
To activate/deactivate the song seek function:
1. Press MENU
2. Scroll to Song seek
3. Press ENTER to activate or deactivate the
function.
NOTE When the song has ended, the radio will
remain tuned to the channel on which the
song was played.
Radio textThe text that is displayed about the song that
is currently playing can be changed. Use the
AUTO button or the menu to display the Artist,
Title, Composer, or switch radio text off.
Advanced settings
This menu function enables you to make set-
tings on certain Sirius satellite radio functions.
To access this menu:
1.
Press MENU.
2. Scroll to the Sirius menu.
3. Select Advanced Sirius settings.
WARNING Settings should be made when the vehicle
is at a standstill.
The following settings can be made in the Sir-
ius menu:
\b
The list of saved songs can be displayed
\b Channel skip settings can be made
\b Channel lock settings can be made
\b The channel access code can be displayed
or changed
\b Your Sirius ID can be displayed
Skip optionsThis function is used to remove a channel from
the list of available channels.
Skipping a channel1.
Select CHANNEL SKIP LIST and press
ENTER.
2. Select a category in the list and press ENTER.
3. Skip channels in the list presented by pressing ENTER or right arrow key.
Unskip all channelsThis permanently removes all channels from
the skip list and makes them available for
selection.
Temp. unskip all ch.This function will temporarily unskip all chan-
nels and make them available for selection. The
channels remain on the skip list and will again
be skipped the next time the ignition is
switched on.
Channel lockAccess to specific channels can be restricted
(locked). A locked channel will not provide
audio, song titles, or artist information.
NOTE All channels are initially unlocked.

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Introduction
System overview
Cell phone
Location of the microphone
Steering wheel keypad
Center console control panel and display
Bluetooth® hands-freeThis feature makes it possible to set up a wire-
less connection between a Bluetooth-enabled
cell phone and the vehicle’s audio system. This
enables the audio system to function as a
hands-free connection and allows you to
remote-control a number of the phone’s func-
tions. The microphone used by this system is
located in the ceiling console (2). The buttons
and other controls on the cell phone can always be used regardless of whether or not
the phone is connected to the hands-free sys-
tem.
NOTE
Not all cell phones are fully compatible with
the hands-free system. A list of compatible
phones is available at your Volvo retailer or
at www.volvocars.us
WARNING
Never use the hands-free feature or any
other device in your vehicle in a way that
distracts you from the task of driving safely.
Distraction can lead to a serious accident. Bluetooth functions in the center
console control panel
VOLUME – This function is also available
on the steering wheel keypad.
Keys containing letters and numbers for
dialing numbers, adding phone book
entries, etc.
PHONE – Press to activate/deactivate the
Bluetooth
® function Navigation buttons
EXIT – Press to end or defer calls, erase
characters that have been entered, end an
ongoing function. This function is also
available on the steering wheel keypad.
ENTER – Answer a call. Press once to dis-
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Trip computer04
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Introduction
Information display and controls
READ–press to acknowledge/confirm/
erase a message)
Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip
computer menus)
RESET–resets certain functions
To scroll through trip computer information,
move the thumb wheel up or down. Continue
turning to return to the starting point. Functions
NOTE If a warning message appears while you are
using the trip computer, this message must
be acknowledged in order to return to the
trip computer function. Acknowledge a
message by pressing READ.
To change the unit of measure specified for
distance and speed, contact an authorized
Volvo workshop.
Average speedThe system calculates the average speed from
the last resetting. Reset using
RESET.
Current speed in mph (Canadian models
only)
This function provides the driver with an instan-
taneous conversion of the car\fs current speed
from km/h to mph.
Current speed in km/h (U.S. models only)This function provides the driver with an instan-
taneous conversion of the car\fs current speed
from mph to km/h.
Current fuel consumption
(Instantaneous)
Current fuel consumption is calculated every
second. The information on the display is updated every few seconds. When the vehicle
is stationary, "----" appears on the display.
Average fuel consumptionThe average fuel consumption since the last
reset. Reset using RESET.
Driving distance on current fuel reserveThis function shows the approximate distance
that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the
tank. The calculation is based on average fuel
consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km)
of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in
the tank when the reading was taken. When the
message ---- miles to empty tank appears in
the display, refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE The actual distance that can be driven on
the usable fuel remaining in the tank may be
influenced by a change in driving style.
Resetting1.
Select Average speed or Average fuel
consumption.
2. Press and hold RESET for approx. 1 sec-
ond to reset the selected function. If
RESET is kept depressed for at 3 three
seconds, Average speed and Average fuel
consumption are reset simultaneously. G022909

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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.