Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid (2015 year). Instruction - part 11

Electronic stability control (ESC) - opera-

The function is deactivated if the driver

selects Sport mode.

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tion (p. 187)

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Electronic stability control (ESC) - sym-

bols and messages (p. 188)

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Electronic stability control (ESC) -

operation

Selection of level - Sport mode
The ESC system is always activated - it can-

not be deactivated.

However, the driver can

select the Sport mode,

which allows for a more

active driving experience.
Sport mode is selected in

the menu system MY CAR.

For a description of the menu system, see

MY CAR (p. 113).
In Sport mode the system detects whether

the accelerator pedal, steering wheel move-

ments and cornering are more active than in

normal driving and then allows controlled

skidding with the rear section up to a certain

level before it intervenes and stabilises the

car.
If, for example, the driver stops a controlled

skid by releasing the accelerator pedal, then

the ESC system intervenes and stabilises the

car.
With Sport mode, maximum traction is also

obtained if the car has become stuck, or

when driving on a loose surface - e.g. sand or

deep snow.

Sport mode is indicated in the com-

bined instrument panel by means of

this symbol illuminating with a con-

stant glow until the driver deselects

the function or until the engine is switched off

- after the next time the engine is started the

ESC system is back in its normal mode again.

Related information

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Electronic stability control (ESC) - general

(p. 186)

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Electronic stability control (ESC) - sym-

bols and messages (p. 188)

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Electronic stability control (ESC) -

symbols and messages

Table

Symbol Message

Specification

ESC Temporarily OFF

ESC system has been temporarily reduced due to excessive brake disc temperature - the function is

reactivated automatically when the brakes have cooled.

ESC Service required

ESC system disengaged.

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Stop the car in a safe place, switch off the engine and start it again.

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Visit a workshop if the message remains - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

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"Message"

There is a text message in the combined instrument panel (p. 66) - Read it!

Constant glow for

2 seconds.

System check when the engine is started.

Flashing light.

ESC system is being activated.

Constant glow.

Sport mode is activated.
NOTE: The ESC system is not deactivated in this mode - it is partially reduced.

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Road Sign Information (RSI)*

The road sign information function (RSI –

Road Sign Information) helps the driver to

remember which speed-related road signs the

car has passed.

Examples of readable speed related signs

The RSI function gives information on current

speed, e.g. that a motorway or road is star-

ting/ending and when overtaking is prohibi-

ted.
If both a sign for motorway/road for motor-

ised traffic and a sign showing the maximum

permitted speed are passed, RSI decides to

show the sign symbol for maximum permitted

speed.

WARNING

RSI does not work in all situations but is

designed merely as a supplementary aid.
The driver always bears ultimate responsi-

bility for ensuring that the vehicle is driven

safely and that applicable road traffic rules

and regulations are followed.

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Road sign information (RSI)* - operation

(p. 190)

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Road sign information (RSI)* - limitations

(p. 192)

Road sign information (RSI)* -

operation

The road sign information function (RSI –

Road Sign Information) helps the driver to

remember which speed-related road signs the

car has passed.
The function is operated as follows:

Recorded speed information

When RSI has recorded a road sign with an

imposed speed, the combined instrument

panel displays the sign as a symbol.

Together with the symbol for

the current speed limit, a

sign showing that overtaking

is prohibited may also be

displayed where appropriate.

Road signs shown in the combined instrument panel are market-dependent - the illustrations in these instructions only show a few examples.

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End of restriction or motorway
A corresponding road sign is shown in the

combined instrument panel for

approx. 10 seconds in situations where RSI

detects a sign that involves the end of a

speed limit - or other speed-related informa-

tion, e.g. end of a motorway.
Examples of such signs are:

End of all restrictions.

End of motorway.
Following which, the sign information is hid-

den until the next speed-related sign is

detected.

Additional signs

Examples of additional signs

Sometimes different speed limits are signpos-

ted for the same road - an additional sign

then indicates the circumstances under which

the different speeds apply. The road section

may be particularly susceptible to accidents

in rain and/or fog, for example.
An additional sign relating to rain is displayed

only if the windscreen wipers are in use.

The speed applicable on an

exit is indicated in certain

markets by means of an

additional sign containing an

arrow.
Speed signs linked to this

type of additional sign are displayed only if

the driver is using the direction indicator.

Some speeds are applicable only after e.g. a

specific distance or at a certain time of day.

The driver's attention is drawn to the situation

by means of a symbol for an additional sign

under the symbol showing speed.

Display of additional information

A symbol for additional sign in the form of an

empty frame under the combined instrument

panel's speed symbol means that the RSI has

detected an additional sign with supplemen-

tary information for the current speed limit.

Setting in MY CAR
There are options for RSI in the MY CAR

menu system; see MY CAR (p. 113).

Road signs shown in the combined instrument panel are market-dependent - the illustrations in these instructions only show a few examples.

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Road sign information On/Off

The combined instrument panel's speed sym-

bol display can be disabled. The function can

be activated/deactivated in the menu system

MY CAR. For a description of the menu sys-

tem, see MY CAR (p. 113).

Speed warning

The driver can opt to receive a warning when

the applicable speed limit is exceeded by

5 km/h or more. This warning is given by the

symbol showing the applicable maximum

speed temporarily flashing when this speed is

exceeded. The function can be activated/

deactivated in the menu system MY CAR. For

a description of the menu system, see MY

CAR (p. 113).

Related information

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Road Sign Information (RSI)* (p. 190)

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Road sign information (RSI)* - limitations

(p. 192)

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MY CAR (p. 113)

Road sign information (RSI)* -

limitations

The road sign information function (RSI –

Road Sign Information) helps the driver to

remember which speed-related road signs the

car has passed. The function has the follow-

ing limitations.

The RSI function's camera sensor has limita-

tions just like the human eye - read more

about camera sensor limitations (p. 229)).
Signs which indirectly provide information on

a prevailing speed limit, e.g. name signs for

towns/districts, are not recorded by the RSI

function.
Here are several examples of what can dis-

rupt the function:

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Faded signs

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Signs positioned on bends

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Rotated or damaged signs

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Concealed or poorly positioned signs

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Signs completely or partly covered with

frost, snow and/or dirt.

Related information

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Road Sign Information (RSI)* (p. 190)

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Road sign information (RSI)* - operation

(p. 190)

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Speed limiter*

A (Speed Limiter) can be regarded as a

reverse cruise control - the driver regulates

the speed using the accelerator pedal but is

prevented from accidentally exceeding a pre-

selected/set speed by the speed limiter.

Overview

Steering wheel keypad and combined instrument

panel.

Speed limiter - On/Off.

Standby mode ceases and the stored

speed is resumed.
Standby mode.

Activate and adjust the max. speed.

Selected speed.

Speed limiter active.

Related information

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Speed limiter* - temporary deactivation

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and standby mode (p. 194)

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Speed limiter* - alarm for speed excee-

ded (p. 195)

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Speed limiter* - deactivation (p. 195)

Speed limiter* - getting started

Switch on and activate
When the speed limiter is active, its symbol

(6) is shown in combination with a mark (5) by

the set maximum speed in the combined

instrument panel.
Selection and storage of the highest possible

speed in the memory can be made both dur-

ing a journey and while stationary.

While driving
1. Press the steering wheel button to

switch on the speed limiter.
> The symbol (6) for speed limiter illumi-

nates in the combined instrument

panel.

2. When the car is moving at the desired

highest possible speed: Press one of the
steering wheel buttons

until the

combined instrument panel shows a

mark (5) by the desired maximum speed.
> The speed limiter is then active and the

selected max. speed is stored in the

memory.

When stationary
1. Press the steering wheel button to

switch on the speed limiter.

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2. Scroll with the button until the com-

bined instrument panel shows a mark (5)

by the desired maximum speed.
> The speed limiter is then active and the

selected max. speed is stored in the

memory.

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Speed limiter* - changing speed

Changing the stored speed
Stored maximum speed is changed with
short or long presses on the

button.

To adjust +/- 5 km/h:

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Use short presses - each press gives

+/- 5 km/h.

To adjust +/- 1 km/h:

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Hold the button depressed and release

when the combined instrument panel's

mark is by the desired maximum speed.

Last press made is stored in the memory.

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Speed limiter* - temporary

deactivation and standby mode

A (Speed Limiter) can be regarded as a

reverse cruise control - the driver regulates

the speed using the accelerator pedal but is

prevented from accidentally exceeding a pre-

selected/set speed by the speed limiter.

Temporary deactivation - standby mode
To temporarily deactivate the speed limiter

and set it in standby mode:

–

Press

> The mark (5) in the combined instru-

ment panel changes colour from

GREEN to WHITE and the driver can

temporarily exceed the set maximum

speed.
The speed limiter is reactivated with
one press on

. The mark (5) then

changes colour from WHITE to GREEN

and the car's maximum speed is lim-

ited once again.

Temporary deactivation with the
accelerator pedal
The speed limiter can also be set in standby

mode with the accelerator pedal, e.g. for rap-

idly accelerating the car out of a situation:

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–

Depress the accelerator pedal fully.
> The combined instrument panel shows

the stored maximum speed with a col-

oured mark (5) and the driver can tem-

porarily exceed the set maximum

speed - the mark (5) changes colour

during this time from GREEN to

WHITE.
The speed limiter is automatically reac-

tivated after the release of the acceler-

ator pedal and the car's speed is

slowed down to below the selected/

stored maximum speed - the display's

mark (5) changes colour from WHITE

to GREEN and the car's maximum

speed is again limited.

Related information

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Speed limiter* - changing speed (p. 194)

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Speed limiter* - deactivation (p. 195)

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Speed limiter* - alarm for speed excee-

ded (p. 195)

Speed limiter* - alarm for speed

exceeded

A (Speed Limiter) can be regarded as a

reverse cruise control - the driver regulates

the speed using the accelerator pedal but is

prevented from accidentally exceeding a

pre-selected/set speed by the speed limiter.

On a steep downhill gradient the speed limit-

er's engine braking effect may be inadequate

and the selected maximum speed is excee-

ded. The driver is alerted about this with an

acoustic signal.
The signal is active until the driver has slowed

to below the selected maximum speed.

The alarm is only activated after 5 seconds

if the speed has been exceeded by at least
3 km/h, provided that neither of the

buttons has been depressed during the

last half minute.

Related information

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Speed limiter* - changing speed (p. 194)

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Speed limiter* - temporary deactivation

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and standby mode (p. 194)

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Speed limiter* - deactivation (p. 195)

Speed limiter* - deactivation

A (Speed Limiter) can be regarded as a

reverse cruise control - the driver regulates

the speed using the accelerator pedal but is

prevented from accidentally exceeding a pre-

selected/set speed by the speed limiter.

To deactivate the speed limiter:

–

Press the steering wheel button

> The combined instrument panel's sym-

bol for speed limiter (6) and the selec-

tion of the set speed (5) both extin-

guish - the set/stored speed is thus

cleared and cannot then be resumed
with the

button.

The driver can then use the accelerator

pedal to choose a speed without limi-

tation.

Related information

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Speed limiter* - temporary deactivation

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and standby mode (p. 194)

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Speed limiter* - alarm for speed excee-

ded (p. 195)

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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.

Cruise control*

The cruise control (CC – Cruise Control) helps

the driver maintain an even speed, resulting in

a more relaxed driving on motorways and

long, straight roads in regular traffic flows.

Overview

The steering wheel buttons and combined instru-

ment panel in cars without speed limiter

The steering wheel buttons and combined instru-

ment panel in cars with speed limiter

Cruise control - On/Off.

Standby mode ceases and the stored

speed is resumed.
Standby mode

Activate and adjust the speed.

Selected speed (GREY = Standby mode).

Cruise control active - WHITE symbol

(GREY = Standby mode).

WARNING

The driver must always be observant with

regard to the traffic conditions and inter-

vene when the cruise control is not main-

taining a suitable speed and/or suitable

distance.
The driver always bears ultimate responsi-

bility for ensuring that the vehicle is driven

safely.

Related information

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Cruise control* - managing speed

(p. 197)

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Cruise control* temporary deactivation

and standby mode (p. 197)

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Cruise control* - resume set speed

(p. 198)

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Cruise control* - deactivate (p. 198)

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Adaptive cruise control - ACC* (p. 199)

A Volvo dealer has updated information about what applies in each respective market.

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Cruise control* - managing speed

It is possible to activate, set and change the

stored speed.

Activating and setting the speed
To enable cruise control:

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Press the steering wheel button for
CRUISE (without speed limiter) or

(with speed limiter).

> The cruise control symbol (6) in the com-

bined instrument panel illuminates -

cruise control is in standby mode.

To activate cruise control:

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At the required speed - press the steering
wheel button

> The current speed is stored in memory

and the combined instrument panel's

marking (5) illuminates at the selected

speed and the symbol (6) changes from

GREY to WHITE - the car then follows the

stored speed.

Cruise Control cannot be enabled at

speeds below 30 km/h.

Changing the stored speed
Stored speed is changed with short or long
presses on the

button.

To adjust +/- 5 km/h:

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Use short presses - each press gives

+/- 5 km/h.

To adjust +/- 1 km/h:

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Hold the button depressed and release

when the combined instrument panel's

mark is by the desired speed.

Last press made is stored in the memory.
If speed is increased using the accelerator
pedal prior to pressing the

button,

then it is the car's current speed when the

button is pressed that is stored.
A temporary increase in speed with the accel-

erator pedal, e.g. during overtaking, does not

affect the setting - the car returns to the last

stored speed when the accelerator pedal is

released.

If any of the Cruise Control buttons are

held depressed for several minutes then it

is blocked and deactivated. To be able to

reactivate Cruise Control, the car must be

stopped and the engine restarted.

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Cruise control* temporary

deactivation and standby mode

The function can be temporarily deactivated

and set in standby mode.

Temporary deactivation - standby mode
To temporarily disengage cruise control and

set it in standby mode:

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Press the steering wheel button

> The combined instrument panel's

marking (5) and symbol (6) change colour

from WHITE to GREY - cruise control is

temporarily disengaged.

Standby mode due to driver intervention
Cruise control is temporarily disengaged and

automatically set in standby mode if:

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the foot brake is used

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the clutch pedal is depressed

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the gear lever/selector is moved to N

position

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the driver maintains speed higher than

the stored speed for longer than

1 minute.

The driver must then regulate the speed.
A temporary increase in speed with the accel-

erator pedal, e.g. during overtaking, does not

affect the setting - the car returns to the last

stored speed when the accelerator pedal is

released.

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Automatic standby mode
Cruise control is temporarily disengaged and

set in standby mode if:

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wheels lose traction

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engine speed is too low/high

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speed falls below approx. 30 km/h.

The driver must then regulate the speed.

Related information

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Cruise control* - managing speed (p. 197)

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Cruise control* - resume set speed

(p. 198)

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Cruise control* - deactivate (p. 198)

Cruise control* - resume set speed

The cruise control (CC – Cruise Control) helps

the driver to maintain an even speed.
After temporary deactivation and standby

mode (p. 197) it is possible to resume the set

speed.

To reactivate the cruise control from standby

mode:

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Press the steering wheel button

> The combined instrument panel's

marking (5) and symbol (6) change colour

from GREY to WHITE - the car then fol-

lows the last stored speed.

A marked speed increase may occur once

the speed has been resumed by selecting

Related information

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Cruise control* - managing speed (p. 197)

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Cruise control* temporary deactivation

and standby mode (p. 197)

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Cruise control* - deactivate (p. 198)

Cruise control* - deactivate

How it is deactivated is described here.

Cruise control is switched off with the steer-

ing wheel button (1) or by switching off the

engine - the set/stored speed is thus cleared
and cannot then be resumed with the

but-

ton.

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