Volvo S60 2021-2023 Owner Information Guide
For the model years 2021 through 2023, the Volvo S60 is the most innovative and sophisticated car you can buy. This luxury car is not only a joy to drive, but it also gives its owners access to a wealth of information that makes their ownership experience better. The owner information for the Volvo S60 is a treasure trove of tips and advice. It covers everything from the details of maintenance plans to how to customize the infotainment settings to fit your needs. Whether you want to learn about the finer points of advanced features, find out how to take care of your Volvo S60, or get answers to questions, the owner information is a great resource. It makes sure that every part of owning a Volvo S60 is filled with informed choices and refined enjoyment.
Owner Information
Owner’s information is available in several different product formats, both digital and printed. The owner’s manual is available in the car’s centre display, as a mobile app and on the Volvo Cars support site. There is a Quick Guide and a supplement to the owner’s manual available in the glovebox, with specifications and fuse information, amongst other things. A printed owner’s manual can be ordered.
The car’s centre display¹
In the centre display, drag down the top view and tap on Owner’s manual. Available here are options for visual navigation with exterior and interior images of the car. The information is searchable and is also divided into categories.
¹ A complete printed manual is included with the car for markets without owner’s manual in the centre display.
Mobile App
In App Store or Google Play, search for “Volvo Manual”, download the app to your smartphone or tablet and select the car. Available in the app are video tutorials and options for visual navigation with exterior and interior images of the car. The content is searchable, and the various sections are designed to facilitate navigation.
Volvo Cars Support Site
Go to volvocars.com/support and select your country. Here you can find owner’s manuals, both online and in PDF format. On the Volvo Cars support site there are also video tutorials and further information and help regarding your Volvo and your car ownership. The page is available for most markets.
Printed Information
There is a supplement to the owner’s manual1 in the glove-box that contains information on fuses and specifications, as well as a summary of important and practical information.
There is also a Quick Guide available in printed format that helps you to get started with the most commonly used functions in the car.
Depending on equipment level selected, market, etc. additional owner’s information may also be available in printed format in the car.
A printed owner’s manual and associated supplement can be ordered. Contact a Volvo dealer to order.
IMPORTANT
The driver is always responsible that the vehicle is driven safely in traffic and that applicable laws and regulations are followed. It is also important that the car is maintained and handled in accordance with Volvo’s recommendations in the owner’s information.
If there should be a difference between the information in the centre display and the printed information then it is always the printed information that applies.
NOTE
Changing the language in the centre display may mean that some owner’s information is not compliant with national or local laws and regulations. Do not switch to a language that is difficult to understand as this may make it difficult to find your way back through the screen structure.
Related information
- Owner’s manual in centre display (p. 19)
Owner’s Manual in mobile devices (p. 22)
Volvo Cars support site (p. 23)
Reading the owner’s manual (p 23.)
Owner’s manual in centre display
A digital2 version of the owner’s manual is available in the car’s centre display.
The digital owner’s manual can be accessed from the top view, and in some cases the con-textual owner’s manual can also be accessed from the top view.
NOTE
The digital owner’s manual is not available while driving.
Owner’s Manual
Top view with button for owner’s manual.
To open the owner’s manual – drag down the top view in the centre display and tap on Owner’s manual.
Contextual Owner’s Manual
Top view with button for contextual owner’s manual.
The contextual owner’s manual is a shortcut to an article in the owner’s manual that describes the active function shown on the screen. When the contextual owner’s manual is available, it is shown to the right of Owner’s manual in the top view.
Tapping on the contextual owner’s manual therefore opens an article in the owner’s manual that is related to the content that is shown on the screen. E.g. tap on Navigation Manual – an article that is related to navigation opens.
This only applies to some of the apps in the car. For downloaded third party apps, for example, it is not possible to access app-specific articles.
Related Information
- Navigate in the owner’s manual in the centre display (p. 20)
- Navigating in the centre display’s views (p. 114)
- Downloading apps (p. 493)
Navigate in the Owner’s Manual in the Centre Display
The digital owner’s manual can be accessed from the centre display top view in the car. The content is searchable, and the various sections are designed to facilitate navigation.
The owner’s manual is accessed from the top view.
- To open the owner’s manual – drag down the top view in the centre display and tap on Owner’s manual.
- There is a range of different options for finding information in the owner’s manual. The options can be accessed from the owner’s manual homepage and from the top menu.
- In the upper list in the owner’s
- A menu with different options for finding information is opened:
Homepage
Categories
Tap on the symbol to go back to the start page in the owner’s manual.
The articles in the owner’s manual are structured into main categories and subcategories. The same article can be found in several appropriate categories so that it can be found more easily.
- Press Categories.
- The main categories are shown in a list.
- Tap on a main category
- A list of subcategories
and articles 
is shown.
- A list of subcategories
- Tap on an article to open it.
To go back, press the back arrow.
Featured Articles
Press the symbol to access a page with links to a selection of articles that can be useful to read in order to get to know the more common functions of the car. The articles can also be accessed via categories, but are collected here for faster access. Tap on an article in order to read it in its entirety.
Hotspots for exterior and interior
Exterior and interior overview images of the car. Different parts are designated with hotspots that lead to articles about those parts of the car.
- Press Exterior or Interior.
- Exterior or interior images are shown with so-called hotspots in place. The hotspot leads to articles about the corresponding part of the car. Swipe horizontally over the screen to browse among the images.
- Tap on a hotspot.
- The title of the article about the area is shown.
- Tap on the title to open the article.
To go back, press the back arrow.
Favourites
Press the symbol to access the articles saved as favourites. Tap on an article in order to read it in its entirety.
Saving or deleting articles as favourites
Save an article as favourite by pressing at the top right when an article is open. When an article has been saved as a favourite the star is
filled in: .
To remove an article as a favourite, press the star again in the current article.
Video
Press the symbol to view brief instruction videos for various functions in the car.
Information
Tap on the symbol to obtain information about which version of the owner’s manual is available in the car as well as other useful information.
Using the search function in the top menu
- Tap on
in the top menu of the owner’s manual. A keyboard appears in the lower part of the screen. - Type in a keyword, such as “seatbelt”.
- Suggestions for articles and categories are shown while letters are being entered.
- Tap on the article or category to access it.
Related information
- Owner’s manual in centre display (p. 19)
- Keyboard in centre display (p. 125)
- Reading the owner’s manual (p. 23)
Owner’s Manual in Mobile Devices
The owner’s manual is available as a mobile app3 from both the App Store and Google Play. The app is adapted for smartphones and tablets.
The owner’s manual can be downloaded as a mobile app from the App Store or Google Play. The QR code provided here takes you directly to the app. Alternatively, you can search for “Volvo manual” in the App Store or Google Play.
The app contains a video along with exterior and interior images where different parts of the car are highlighted with so called hot-spots, which lead to articles about the area in question. The content is searchable, and the various sections are designed to facilitate navigation.
The mobile app is available from both the App Store and Google Play.
Related information
- Reading the owner’s manual (p. 23)
Volvo Cars Support Site
More information on your car is available on the Volvo Cars website and support site.
Support on the Internet
Go to volvocars.com/support to visit the site. The support site is available for most markets.
It contains support for functions such as web-based services and functions, Volvo On Call*, the navigation system* and apps. Videos and step-by-step instructions explain different procedures, e.g. how to connect the car to the Internet via a mobile phone.
Downloadable information
Maps
For cars equipped with Sensus Navigation there is the facility to download maps from the support page.
Owner’s manuals as PDF
Owner’s manuals are available for download in PDF format. Select car model and model year to download the manual as required.
Contact
The support site contains contact details to customer support and your nearest Volvo retailer.
Create a Volvo ID on the Volvo Cars website
Create a personal Volvo ID and manage it on volvocars.com.
Related information
Volvo ID (p. 28)
Reading the owner’s manual
To help you get to know your new car, read the Owner’s Manual before you drive it for the first time.
Reading the owner’s manual is a way to become familiar with new functions, get advice on how to handle the car in different situations and learn how to make use of all the car’s features. Please pay attention to the safety instructions contained in the owner’s manual.
The intention of this owner’s information is to explain all possible functions, options and accessories included in a Volvo vehicle. It is not intended as an indication or guarantee that all of these features, functions and options are included in every vehicle. Some terminology used may not exactly match terminology used in sales, marketing and advertising materials.
Development work is constantly underway in order to improve our product. Modifications may mean that information, descriptions and illustrations in the owner’s manual differ from the equipment in the car. We reserve the right to make modifications without prior notice.
Do not remove this manual from the car – if problems should arise then the necessary information about where and how to seek professional help will be missing.
Options/accessories
In addition to standard equipment, the owner’s manual also describes options (factory fitted equipment) and certain accessories (retrofitted extra equipment).
All, at the time of publication known, options and accessories are marked with an asterisk: *.
The equipment described in the owner’s manual is not available in all cars – they have different equipment depending on adaptations for the needs of different markets and national or local laws and regulations.
In the event of uncertainty over what is standard or an option/accessory, contact a Volvo dealer.
Special texts
WARNING
Warning texts appear if there is a risk of injury.
IMPORTANT
Important texts appear if there is a risk of damage.
NOTE
Note texts give advice or tips that facilitate the use of e.g. features and functions.
Decals
The car contains different types of decal which are designed to convey important information in a clear manner. The decals in the car have the following descending degree of importance for the warning/information.
Warning of personal injury
Black ISO symbols on yellow warning field, white text/image on black message field. Used to indicate the presence of danger which, if the warning is ignored, may result in serious personal injury or fatality.
Risk of property damage
White ISO symbols and white text/image on black or blue warning field and message field. Used to indicate the presence of danger which, if the warning is ignored, may result in damage to property.
Information
White ISO symbols and white text/image on black message field.
NOTE
It is not intended that the decals illustrated in the owner’s manual should be exact replicas of those in the car. They are included to show their approximate appearance and location in the car. The information that applies to your particular car is available on the respective decals for your car.
Illustrations and video clips Illustrations and video clips used in the owner’s manual are sometimes schematic and are intended to provide an overall picture or example of a certain function. They may deviate from the car’s appearance depending on equipment level and market.
Related information
The Owner’s Manual and The Environment
The Owner’s Manual is printed on paper originating from controlled forests.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)® symbol shows that the paper pulp in a printed owner’s manual comes from FSC®-certified forests or other controlled sources.
Related information
Drive-E – cleaner driving pleasure (p. 30)
FAQ
A1: The owner’s manual for the Volvo S60 2021-2023 can often be found in physical form in the glove compartment of the vehicle or as a digital version on Volvo’s official website.
A2: The maintenance schedule is outlined in the owner’s manual, specifying recommended service intervals for tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, and more.
A3: Tire pressure recommendations can be found in the owner’s manual, on the inside of the driver’s door jamb, or in the vehicle’s infotainment system.
A4: Detailed instructions for setting up Bluetooth connectivity with your phone are usually provided in the owner’s manual or the infotainment system’s menu.
A5: The type of fuel required (regular unleaded, premium, etc.) can typically be found in the owner’s manual and on the fuel filler door.
A6: Instructions for adjusting seat positions and mirrors are usually included in the owner’s manual, along with details about personalized seat memory settings.
A7: If warning lights illuminate on the dashboard, refer to the owner’s manual for explanations of each light and recommended actions to take.
A8: Guidance on using parking assist features like Park Assist Pilot and Park Assist Camera can be found in the owner’s manual.
A9: The owner’s manual typically provides information about towing capacities, guidelines, and recommendations for the Volvo S60.
A10: Contact information for roadside assistance services is often provided in the owner’s manual, along with details about what services are covered.
A11: Steps for personalizing infotainment settings are usually outlined in the owner’s manual, allowing you to customize audio, navigation, and connectivity features.
A12: Information about break-in periods and driving habits that promote the longevity of your Volvo S60 can be found in the owner’s manual.
A13: The owner’s manual often provides instructions for programming and using the keyless entry system, including key fob functions and features.
A14: Warranty coverage information, including terms and conditions, is typically outlined in the owner’s manual or can be obtained from a Volvo dealership.
A15: Information about software updates and recalls can be found in the owner’s manual, or you can sign up for notifications through Volvo’s official website or at a dealership.
Useful Link
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