Volvo Fullrange 2015 Owner's Manual

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MODELS 2015

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We’re Swedish. Scandinavian designers always start with the

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person who’s going to use an object and ask, “What can we do to make this person’s life better, easier or more comfortable?” We’ve always used this philosophy when we design our cars. So, while other manufacturers might start with technology and try to squeeze people in around it, we begin by designing our cars around you. We understand what you need, and then use our technical skills to make your life easier, better, safer and more beautiful. Form follows function, and when you design a car inside and out with people in mind, it looks naturally beautiful.

WE’RE VOLVO. WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST.

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IN SWEDEN,

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GREAT DESIGN

IS A WAY OF LIFE,

NOT A LUXURY.

Designing cars around people has led to many innovations over our 86-year history. The three-point safety belt in your current car? That was our invention from 1959. We’ve solved a few environmental issues, too – in 1976, we developed the catalytic converter and the lambda sond, a sensor that monitors exhaust gas, reducing emissions and boosting performance as well as economy.

We think that the details are just as important, too. Take our seats. In the early 1960s, we consulted with a team of orthopedic surgeons at Chalmers University of Technology here in Gothenburg, Sweden. Nobody had thought to ask an orthopaedic surgeon’s advice when designing a car seat before. But the ergonomic seat designs we developed as a result have made our cars world famous for their outstanding long-distance comfort.

And we use natural, authentic materials inside our cars – not because they’re fashionable this season, but because they make you feel good.

Creating a beautiful experience for you is natural for us. Because in Sweden, great design is a way of life, not a luxury.

SOMETIMES IT PAYS TO LOOK

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IN THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR…

This is our P1800 sports coupe, launched in 1961. So, beautiful as it is, why are we talking about a ﬁve-decade-old car? Well, it embodies the design philosophy we still use today. It shows the conﬁdence of our cars’ styling backed up by the design authority that has made Scandinavia world-renowned. Signiﬁcantly, our little two-seat grand tourer also shows the importance we place on making you feel good. And that isn’t just about ergonomic seats and beautifully designed cabins, but just as much about creating a shape that will make you feel special every time you look at it.

… EVEN WHILE YOU’RE POWERING

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CONFIDENTLY AHEAD.

If you look closely at our latest models, such as our S60 R-Design sport sedan shown above, you’ll ﬁnd that they continue to reference our proud design heritage. We still use a wide horizontal grille, and the P1800’s sporty soul and sweeping lines from the headlights along the sides live on in our S60. In true Volvo style, we’ve blended these subtle nods to our heritage with a clean, modern design language. The result is a shape that embodies the essence of Scandinavian design: Functional beauty that stands out in a crowd.

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YOU WANT COMFORT,

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RESPONSE AND CONTROL. DONE.

“We’ve had a brilliant response to our chassis – it’s had fantastic reviews in the motoring press,” says Stefan Sällqvist, Volvo’s handling guru. He’s talking about the standard chassis on our cars – and being Swedish, he never boasts unless something is really, really good. “We’ve spent thousands of hours perfecting and tuning it in order to heighten your responsive, in-command driving experience.” We’ve worked hard on natural driving dynamics so that your Volvo’s actions immediately correspond to your desires. When you hit the accelerator out of a tight corner, your mind knows how you want the car to perform – and your car follows as if you both had a telepathic link. The secret? Corner Traction Control, our torque vectoring system that reduces understeer, making cornering safe and fun.

The S60 and V60 also includes an Advanced Stability Control that can quickly identify any tendency of skidding. This allows the anti-skid system to activate earlier and with greater precision which helps to improve handling and rapid lane change maneuvers. The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control System DSTC also has a Sport Mode that allows the car to be driven more actively by relaxing the sensitivity of the anti-spin system.

YOU’RE IN CONTROL,

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NATURALLY.

Since you’ll spend most of your time in the driver’s seat of your Volvo, we’ve designed a gorgeous space around you. All of your instruments and controls are as easy to use and intuitive as possible. We call this approach to connecting you and your car with the world around you “Sensus”. Our beautiful available Adaptive Digital (TFT) Display* is the latest expression of this philosophy. Not only does it give you all the information you need without overwhelming you with data, it also gives you three modes to choose from – Elegance, Eco and Performance. Your 7-inch Sensus screen is a connected multimedia hub, giving you access to navigation and music streaming.

But it’s not just our displays and connectivity technologies that are things of functional beauty. We’ve put the same amount of care into the steering wheel, as well as our iconic ﬂoating center stack with our trademark ‘manikin’ climate control buttons. And at night, our illuminated gear shift knob not only makes it easy for you to see which gear you’re in, it’s a piece of beautiful design in its own right.

*Not available on XC90.

FULL SONIC IMMERSION At Volvo, we be liev e you should enjoy th e ver y best audio ex per ience. That’s why we’ve designed our available state-of-the-art Premium Sound Multi Media System with Audyssey Laboratories. Using twelve high-ﬁdelity loudspeakers and MultEQ

sound processor technology, this 5x130 W system provides an unparalleled aural experience for every passenger and connects easily with external media players.