Volvo S60 2021-2023 Windows, Glass, and Mirrors

The Volvo S60 for model years 2021 to 2023 is a great example of how innovation and attention to detail can make a car more stylish and modern. The S60 has a sleek exterior and a comfortable, high-end interior. It also has a number of features that make it safer and more comfortable to drive. The windows, glass, and mirrors on the Volvo S60 are a perfect blend of good looks and usefulness. From power windows with easy-to-use buttons to high-tech features like rain-sensing windshield wipers and heated mirrors, the S60 has everything a discerning driver could want. With smart features like acoustic glass that cuts down on noise and auto-dimming mirrors that make it easier to see at night, the S60 makes every trip feel more luxurious and convenient. Volvo’s goal for the 2021–2023 S60 model years is to make driving a sophisticated and enjoyable experience. The windows, glass, and mirrors show how modern technology and thoughtful design can work together.

Windows, Glass, and Mirrors

The car contains several different windows, glass panes and mirrors. Some of the windows in the car are laminated.
The windscreen has laminated glass, and laminated glass is available as an option for certain other glass areas. Laminated glass is reinforced, which provides better protection against break-ins and improved sound insulation in the passenger compartment.
The panoramic roof* also has laminated glass.

The symbol is shown on the windows where the glass is laminated.1

Related information

1. Pinch protection for windows and sun blinds (p. 168)
2. Panoramic roof* (p. 175)
3. Power windows (p. 169)
4. Rearview and door mirrors (p. 172)
5. Using the sun blind* (p. 171)
6. Head-up display* (p. 141)
7. Using windscreen wipers (p. 180)
8. Using windscreen and headlamp washers (p. 182)
9. Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen* (p. 222)
   Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors (p. 224)

Pinch protection for windows and sun blinds

All power windows and sun blinds* have pinch protection which is deployed if they are blocked by any object while opening or closing.
In the event of blocking, the movement stops and then reverses automatically to approx. 50 mm (approx. 2 inches) from the blocked position (or to full ventilation position).
It is possible to force pinch protection when closing has been cancelled, e.g. when ice is formed, by continuing to press the control in one and the same direction.
If any fault arises with the pinch protection, a reset sequence can be tested.

WARNING
If the starter battery is disconnected, the automatic opening and closing function must be reset to work properly. A reset must take place for pinch protection to work.

Related information

• Reset sequence for pinch protection (p. 169)
  Operating power windows (p. 170)
• Using the sun blind* (p. 171)
• Operating the panoramic roof* (p. 176)

Reset sequence for pinch protection

If a problem occurs with the electrical functions of the electric windows, a reset sequence can be tested.

WARNING
If the starter battery is disconnected, the automatic opening and closing function must be reset to work properly. A reset must take place for pinch protection to work.
In the event of problems with the panoramic roof, contact a workshop.2

Reset the power window

1. Start with the window in the closed position.
2. Then operate the controls in the manual position 3 times upwards to the closed position.
   • The system is initialized automatically.

If problems persist, contact a workshop.

Related information

• Pinch protection for windows and sun blinds (p. 168)
  Operating power windows (p. 170)
  Using the sun blind* (p. 171).

Power windows

Each door has a control panel for the electrically-driven power windows. The driver’s door has controls for operating all windows and also to activate the child safety locks.

Driver’s door control panel.

1. Electric child safety locks* that deactivate the controls in the rear doors to prevent doors or windows from being opened from the inside.
2. Controls for rear windows.
3. Controls for front windows.

WARNING
Children, other passengers or objects may be trapped by the moving parts.

• Always operate the windows with caution.
  Do not allow children to play with the controls.
  Never leave children alone in the car.
  Remember to always switch off the power supply to the power windows by setting the car’s electrical system in ignition position 0, and then take the key with you when leaving the car.
  Never put an object or part of the body through the windows, even if the car’s electrical system is fully disconnected.
• 

Related information

• Operating power windows (p. 170)
  Pinch protection for windows and sun blinds (p. 168)
  Reset sequence for pinch protection (p. 169)

Operating power windows

Using the driver’s door control panel, all power windows can be operated – using the control panels in the other doors operates the power window in the individual door.
The power windows are equipped with pinch protection. If any fault arises with the pinch protection, a reset sequence can be tested.

WARNING
Children, other passengers or objects may be trapped by the moving parts.

1. Always operate the windows with caution.
2. Do not allow children to play with the controls.
3. Never leave children alone in the car.
4. Remember to always switch off the power supply to the power windows by setting the car’s electrical system in ignition position 0, and then take the key with you when leaving the car.
5. Never put an object or part of the body through the windows, even if the car’s electrical system is fully disconnected.

Operating the power windows.

1. Operating without auto. Move one of the controls gently up or down. The power windows move up or down as long as the control is held in position.
2. Operating with auto. Move one of the controls up or down to the end position and release it. The window runs automatically to its end position.

In order for the power windows to be used, the ignition position must be I or II. The power windows can be operated for a few minutes after the car has been switched off and after the ignition has been switched off  although not after a door has been opened. It is only possible to operate one control at a time.
It can also be operated using a remote control key or keyless opening* with the door handle.

WARNING
Check that children or other passengers are not at risk of crushing when all the windows are closed with a remote control key or keyless opening* with a door handle.

NOTE
One way to reduce the pulsating wind noise when the rear windows are open is to also open the front windows slightly.

NOTE
The windows cannot be opened at speeds above approx. 180 km/h (approx. 112 mph), but they can be closed.
The driver always bears responsibility for following traffic regulations in force.

NOTE
It may not be possible to operate windows at low temperatures.

Related information

1. Power Windows (p. 169)
2. Pinch protection for windows and sun blinds (p. 168)
3. Reset sequence for pinch protection (p. 169)
4. Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 276)
5. Locking and unlocking with the remote control key (p. 248)

Using the sunblind

There is a sun blind in the rear parcel shelf.

• Pull up the sun blind and hook it onto the roof clip using the two hooks for the blind.
  The spring force in the blind keeps the hooks in position.
  When the sun blind is not in use, unhook it, hold onto the tag, and allow the blind to roll up slowly.

Related information

1. Pinch protection for windows and sun blinds (p. 168)
2. Reset sequence for pinch protection (p. 169)
3. Power windows (p. 169)

Rearview and door mirrors
The rearview mirrors and door mirrors can be used to give the driver better visibility to the rear.

Interior rearview mirror
The interior rearview mirror is equipped with HomeLink*, automatic dimming* and compass*.
The interior rearview mirror is adjusted by angling it manually.

Door mirrors

WARNING
Both mirrors are bent to provide optimal vision. Objects may appear to be further away than they actually are.

The door mirror positions are adjusted with the joystick in the driver’s door control panel.
There are also a number of automatic settings that can be linked to the memory function but-tons for the power seat*.

Related information

• HomeLink®* (p. 482)
  Compass* (p. 486)
  Adjusting rearview mirror dimming (p. 172)
• Angling adjustment of the door mirrors (p. 173)
• Storing position for seat, door mirrors and head-up display* (p. 188)
• Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors (p. 224)

Adjusting rearview mirror dimming

Bright light from behind could be reflected in the rearview mirrors and dazzle the driver. Use dimming when disturbed by light from behind.

Manual dimming
The interior rearview mirror can be dimmed with a control in the mirror’s lower edge.

Control for manual dimming.

1. Use dimming by moving the control in towards the passenger compartment.
2. Return to normal mode by moving the control towards the windscreen.

The control for manual dimming is not available on mirrors with automatic dimming.

Automatic dimming*
If bright light comes from behind, the rearview mirrors automatically dim when it is dark outside or when the light is limited, for example when driving in tunnels. Automatic dimming is always active while driving, apart from when the gearbox’s reverse position is selected.

NOTE
When sensitivity is changed there is no immediately noticeable change in dimming, but the change takes place gradually.
Dimming sensitivity will affect both the interior rearview mirror and the door mirrors.

To change dimming sensitivity:

1. Press Settings in the top view in the center display.
2. Press My Car Mirrors and Convenience.
3. Under Rearview Mirror Auto Dimming, select Normal, Dark or Light.

The interior rearview mirror contains two sensors – one forward facing and one rearward facing that work together to identify and eliminate dazzling light. The forward-facing sensor detects ambient light, while the rearward-facing sensor detects the light from the vehicle headlights behind.
For the door mirrors to be equipped with automatic dimming, the interior rearview mirror must also be equipped with automatic dimming.

NOTE
If the sensors are obscured by e.g. parking permits, transponders, sun visors or objects in the seats or on the parcel shelf in such a way that light is prevented from reaching the sensors, then the dimming function of the interior rearview and door mirrors is reduced.

Related information

• Rearview and door mirrors (p. 172)
• Angling adjustment of the door mirrors (p. 173)

Angling adjustment of the door mirrors

To ensure better visibility to the rear, the door mirrors need to be set to the preferences of the driver.
There are a number of automatic settings that can also be linked to the memory function buttons for the power seat*.

Using controls for door mirrors

Controls for door mirrors.
The door mirror positions are adjusted with the joystick in the driver’s door control panel. Ignition position must be at least I.

1. Press the L button for the left-hand door mirror or the R button for the right-hand door mirror. The light in the button illumi-nates.
2. Adjust the position with the joystick in the centre.
3. Press the L or R button again. The light should no longer be illuminated.

Folding in rearview mirrors electrically*
The mirrors can be retracted for parking/driving in narrow spaces.

1. Depress the L and R buttons simultaneously.
2. Release them after approximately 1 second. The mirrors automatically stop in the fully retracted position.

Fold out the mirrors by pressing down the L and R buttons simultaneously. The mirrors automatically stop in the extended position with the previous setting.

Resetting to neutral
Mirrors that have been moved out of position by an external force must be reset electrically to their original position for electric retracting/extending* to work correctly.

1. Fold in the door mirrors by pressing down the L and R buttons simultaneously.
2. Fold them out again by pressing the L and R buttons simultaneously.
3. Repeat the above procedure as necessary.
   The mirrors are returned to the original position.

Angling during parking3
A door mirror can be angled down for the driver to view the side of the road when parking, for example.

• Engage reverse gear and press the L or R button.
  Note that the button may need to be pressed twice, depending on whether it was already preselected. The button flashes when the door mirror is angled down. When reverse gear is disengaged, the door mirror automatically starts to return after approx. 3 seconds and then reaches its original position after approx. 8 seconds.
  Automatic angling during parking3 With this setting, the door mirror is automatically angled down when reverse gear is selected. The folded position is preset and cannot be adjusted.

1. Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
2.  Press My Car Mirrors and Convenience.

Under Exterior Mirror Tilt at Reverse, select Off, Driver, Passenger or Both to activate/deactivate and to select which review mirror should be angled.
You can make the door mirror return to its original position by pressing the L or R button twice.

Automatic retraction when locking*
In the centre display, you can set all the rear-view and door mirrors to retract/extend automatically when the car is locked/unlocked using the key.

1. Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
2. Press My Car Mirrors and Convenience.
3. Select Fold Mirror When Locked to activate/deactivate.

NOTE
If you manually fold the mirrors with the L and R buttons and then lock the car, they will not fold out automatically when you unlock the car, even if this setting has been made. They must be manually folded out.

• Related information
•  
• Rearview and door mirrors (p. 172)
• Adjusting rearview mirror dimming (p. 172)
• Storing position for seat, door mirrors and head-up display* (p. 188)
• Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors (p. 224)

Panoramic roof*

The panoramic roof is divided into two glass sections. The front section can be opened vertically at the rear edge (ventilation posi-tion) or horizontally (open position). The rear section is fixed roof glass.
The panoramic roof has a wind deflector and a sun blind made of perforated fabric and located under the glass roof to provide extra protection from factors such as strong sun-light.

The panoramic roof and sun blind are operated with a control located in the roof.
In order that the panoramic roof and the sun blind can be operated, the car’s electrical system must be in ignition position I or II.

WARNING
Children, other passengers or objects may be trapped by the moving parts.

1. Always operate the windows with caution.
2. Do not allow children to play with the controls.
3. Never leave children alone in the car.
4. Remember to always switch off the power supply to the power windows by setting the car’s electrical system in ignition position 0, and then take the key with you when leaving the car.
5. Never put an object or part of the body through the windows, even if the car’s electrical system is fully disconnected.

IMPORTANT

• Do not open the panoramic roof when load carriers are fitted.
  Do not place any heavy objects on the panoramic roof.

IMPORTANT

• Remove ice and snow before opening the panoramic roof. Take care not to scratch surfaces or damage strips.
  Do not operate the panoramic roof if it has frozen closed.

Wind deflector

The panoramic roof has a wind deflector that is raised when the panoramic roof is in the open position.

Related information

1. Operating the panoramic roof* (p. 176)
2. Automatic closing of the panoramic roof’s* sun blind (p. 179)
3. Pinch protection for windows and sun blinds (p. 168)
4. Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 276)
5. Locking and unlocking with the remote control key (p. 248)

Operating the panoramic roof*
The panoramic roof and sun blind are opera with a control in the roof panel and both are equipped with pinch protection.

WARNING
Children, other passengers or objects may be trapped by the moving parts.

1. Always operate the windows with caution.
2. Do not allow children to play with the controls.
3. Never leave children alone in the car.
4. Remember to always switch off the power supply to the power windows by setting the car’s electrical system in ignition position 0, and then take the key with you when leaving the car.
5. Never put an object or part of the body through the windows, even if the car’s electrical system is fully disconnected.

IMPORTANT

Do not open the panoramic roof when load carriers are fitted.
Do not place any heavy objects on the panoramic roof.

IMPORTANT

• Remove ice and snow before opening the panoramic roof. Take care, not to scratch surfaces or damage strips.
  Do not operate the panoramic roof if it has frozen closed.

In order that the panoramic roof and the sun blind can be operated, the car’s electrical system must be in ignition position I or II.
It can also be operated using a remote control key or keyless opening* with the door handle.

WARNING
Check that children or other passengers are not at risk of crushing when all the windows are closed with a remote control key or keyless opening* with a door handle.

IMPORTANT
Check that the panoramic roof is properly closed when closing.

The movement of the roof is stopped if the control is released during manual operation, or when the glass reaches the maximum opening or closing position. The movement of both panoramic roof and sun blind are also stopped if the roof control is operated again in the opposite direction to the current direction of movement. The movement is also stopped if the control in the right-hand rear door is oper-ated again in any direction. The panoramic roof and the sun blind are also equipped with pinch protection. If any fault arises with the pinch protection, a reset sequence can be tested.

NOTE
For the manual opening, the sun blind must be fully open before the panoramic roof can be opened. When the procedure is reversed, the panoramic roof must be fully closed before the sun blind can be fully closed.

NOTE
It may not be possible to operate windows at low temperatures.

Open and close the ventilation position

Ventilation position, vertically at the rear edge.

1. Open by pressing the control upward once.
2. Close by pressing the control downward once.

When the ventilation position is selected the front glass cover is raised at its rear edge. If the sunblind is fully closed when the ventilation position is selected, then it opens automatically approx. 50 mm (approx. 2 inches). The sun blind follows automatically if the panoramic roof is closed from ventilation position.

Fully open and close the panoramic roof using the roof control

• Operation, manual mode
• Operation, automatic mode

Manual operation

1.  To open the sun blind – press the control backwards to the position for manual opening.
2. Open the panoramic roof – press the control backwards a second time to the position for manual opening.

Close by repeating the preceding procedure in reverse order – press the control forward/downward to the manual closing position instead.

Automatic operation

Open the sun blind to maximum position -press the control backward to the position for automatic opening and release.
Open the panoramic roof – press the control backwards a second time to the position for automatic opening and release.
Close by repeating the preceding procedure in reverse order – press the control forward/downward to the automatic closing position instead.

Automatic operation – rapid opening or closing
The panoramic roof and sun blind can be opened or closed simultaneously:

• • To open – press the control rearward to the automatic operation position twice and release.
  • To close – press the control forward/downward to the automatic operation position twice and release.

Related information

1. Panoramic roof* (p. 175)
2. Automatic closing of the panoramic roof’s* sun blind (p. 179)
3. Pinch protection for windows and sun blinds (p. 168)
4. Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 276)
5. Locking and unlocking with the remote control key (p. 248)

Automatic closing of the panoramic roof’s* sunblind
With this function, the sunblind is closed automatically 15 minutes after the car has been locked if it is parked in hot weather. This is in order to lower the passenger compartment temperature and protect the car’s upholstery from sun fading. The function is deactivated when the car is supplied from the factory and can be activated or deactivated in the center display.

1. Press Settings in the top view in the center display.
2. Press My Car Locking.
   Select Auto Close Sunroof Curtain to activate/deactivate.

NOTE
The sun blind is also closed when all windows are closed using the remote control key or keyless opening* with a door handle.

Related information

1. Panoramic roof* (p. 175)
2. Operating the panoramic roof* (p. 176)
3. Pinch protection for windows and sun blinds (p. 168)
4. Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 276)
5. Locking and unlocking with the remote control key (p. 248)

Wiper blades and washer fluid

Together with the washer fluid, the wipers aim to improve visibility as well as the headlamp pattern.
Washer fluid direct from the wiper blades and heating* of the wiper blades gives improved vision.
Information indicating that the washer fluid needs topping up appears in the driver display when there is approx. 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining.

Related information

1. Using the rain sensor (p. 181)
2. Using windscreen and headlamp washers (p. 182)
3. Activating and deactivating the rain sensor’s memory function (p. 182)
4. Filling washer fluid (p. 648)
5. Set the wiper blades in service position (p. 647)
6. Replacing windscreen wiper blades (p. 646)
7. Using windscreen wipers (p. 180)

Using windscreen wipers

The windscreen wipers are designed to clean the windscreen. Different settings for the windscreen wipers are set using the right-hand stalk switch.

Right-hand stalk switch.

1. The thumbwheel is used to set rain sensor sensitivity and wiper swipe frequency.

Single sweep
Lower the stalk switch and release to make one sweep.

Windscreen wipers off
Move the stalk switch to position 0 to switch off the windscreen wipers.

Intermittent wiping
Move the lever up to switch the wipers to intermittent wiping. Set the number of sweeps per time unit with the thumbwheel when intermittent wiping is selected.

Continuous wiping

Raise the stalk switch for the wipers to sweep at normal speed.
Raise the stalk switch further for the wipers to sweep at high speed.

IMPORTANT
Before activating the wipers – ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen in, and that any snow or ice on the windscreen is scraped away.

IMPORTANT
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers are cleaning the windscreen. The windscreen must be wet when the windscreen wipers are operating.

Related information

1. Using the rain sensor (p. 181)
2. Using windscreen and headlamp washers (p. 182)
3. Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)
4. Activating and deactivating the rain sensor’s memory function (p. 182)
5. Filling washer fluid (p. 648)
6. Set the wiper blades in service position (p. 647)
7. Replacing windscreen wiper blades (p. 646)

Using the rain sensor

The rain sensor automatically starts the wind-screen wipers based on how much water it detects on the windscreen. Rain sensor sensitivity can be adjusted with the thumbwheel on the right-hand stalk switch.

Right-hand stalk switch.

1. Rain sensor button
2. Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency

When the rain sensor is activated, the rain sensor symbol  is shown in the driver display.

Activating the rain sensor
When activating the rain sensor, the car must be running or in ignition position I or II while the windscreen wiper stalk switch is in position 0 or in the position for a single sweep.

Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button.

Move the lever down to make the wipers move.
Turn the thumbwheel upward for higher sensitivity and downward for lower sensitivity. An extra sweep is made when the thumbwheel is turned upward.
Deactivating the rain sensor Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain
sensor button or moving the stalk switch up to another wiper program.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically in ignition position 0 or when the engine is switched off.
The rain sensor is deactivated automatically when wiper blades are set in service position. The rain sensor is reactivated when service mode has been deactivated.

IMPORTANT
The windscreen wipers could start and be damaged in an automatic car wash. Deactivate the rain sensor while the car is running or when the car’s electrical system is in ignition position I or II. The symbol in the driver display extinguishes.

Related information

1. Using windscreen and headlamp washers (p. 182)
2. Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)
3. Activating and deactivating the rain sensor’s memory function (p. 182)
4. Filling washer fluid (p. 648)
5. Set the wiper blades in service position (p. 647)
6. Replacing windscreen wiper blades (p. 646)
7. Using windscreen wipers (p. 180)

Activating and deactivating the rain sensor’s memory function

The rain sensor automatically starts the wind-screen wipers based on how much water it detects on the windscreen.
When the memory function is activated, the rain sensor button does not need to be pressed every time the vehicle is started:

1. Tap on Settings in the center display’s top view.
2. Press My Car Wipers.
3. Select Rain Sensor Memory to activate/deactivate the memory function.

Related information

1. Using the rain sensor (p. 181)
2. Using windscreen and headlamp washers (p. 182)
3. Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)
4. Filling washer fluid (p. 648)
5. Set the wiper blades in service position (p. 647)
6. Replacing windscreen wiper blades (p. 646)
7. Using windscreen wipers (p. 180)

Using windscreen and headlamp washers

Windscreen and headlamp washers are designed to clean the windscreen and headlamps. Windscreen and headlamp washers are started using the right-hand stalk switch.

Starting wind screen and headlamp washers

Washing function, right-hand stalk switch.

• Move the right-hand stalk switch toward the steering wheel to start the windscreen and headlamp washers.
  The windscreen wipers will make several more sweeps once the stalk switch has been released.

IMPORTANT
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the washer reservoir is empty, otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.

Headlamp washing
To save fluid, the headlamps are washed automatically at a defined interval when the head-lamps are switched on.

Reduced washing
If only approx. 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir and the message Washer fluid Level low, refill, together with
the symbol, is shown in the driver display, then the supply of washer fluid to the headlamps is switched off. This is to prioritise cleaning the windscreen and the visibility through it. The headlamps are only washed if the main or dipped beam is switched on.

Related information

1. Using the rain sensor (p. 181)
2. Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)
3. Activating and deactivating the rain sensor’s memory function (p. 182)
4. Filling washer fluid (p. 648)
5. Set the wiper blades in service position (p. 647)
6. Replacing windscreen wiper blades (p. 646)
7. Using windscreen wipers (p. 180)

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