2004 VOLVO S60 warning

The ignition should be switched off when:
Conducting engine tests.
Replacing parts in the ignition system, such as spark plugs, ignition coil, distributor, ignition cables, etc.
WARNING!
Never try to repair any part of the SRS or SIPS bag systems yourself. Any interference in the system could cause
malfunction and serious injury. Any work should only be performed by an authorized Volvo workshop.
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Belt check
Check the belt regularly to make sure it is in good condition and is clean. A worn or dirty belt can cause poor cooling
and low alternator output as well as impair the operation of the power steering and the air conditioning unit.
NOTE: The drive belt is equipped with a self -tensioning mechanism and requires no adjustment between changes!
WARNING!
The engine must not be running when this check is performed.
Check coolant level
The cooling system must be filled with coolant and not leak to operate at maximum efficiency. Check the coolant level
regularly. The level should be between the "MAX" and "MIN" marks on the expansion tank. The check should be
made with particular thoroughness when the engine is new or when the cooling system has been drained.
Do not remove the filler cap other than for topping up with coolant. Frequent removal may prevent coolant circulation
between the engine and the expansion tank during engine warm up and cooling.
Changing coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, consult your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of the coolant and has
a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Top off with Volvo Genuine
Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze).
CAUTION:
The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level. If it is not kept filled, there can be high local
temperatures in the engine which could result in damage. Different types of antifreeze/coolant may not be mixed.
WARNING!
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the car cools.
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Hood and engine compartment
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Opening the hood
Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock.
Lift the hood slightly.
Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (at the center) and lift.
WARNING!
Check that the hood locks properly when closed!
Engine compartment
1. Expansion tank - coolant
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Washer fluid reservoir
4. Dipstick - engine oil
5. Radiator
6. Cooling fan
7. Oil filler cap - engine
8. Clutch/brake fluid reservoir
9. Relay/fuse box
10. Air cleaner
11. Battery (in trunk)
12. Data plate
WARNING!
The cooling fan (6) may start or continue to operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine has been switched off.
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The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into three parts:
The top half describes the oil's performance level.
The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
The bottom half tells whether the oil has demonstrated energy-conserving properties in a standard test in
comparison to a reference oil.
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Oils and fluids (Contd)
Checking the oil level
The oil level should be checked every time the car is refueled. This is especially important during the period up
to the first service.
CAUTION:
Not checking the oil level regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level becomes too low.
Park the car on a level surface and wait for at least 5 minutes after the engine has been switched off. Be sure the oil
level is maintained between the upper and lower marks on the dipstick. Low oil level can cause internal damage to the
engine and overfilling can result in high oil consumption. The distance between the dipstick marks represents approx.
1.6 US qt (1.5 liter). The oil should preferably be checked when cold, before the engine has been started.
NOTE: The engine must be stopped when checking the oil.
WARNING!
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
Adding oil (topping up)
Add oil of the same kind as already used.
Capacity (including filter): Normally-aspirated 5-cylinder engine - 5.8 US qts (5.5 liters). Turbo 5-cylinder engine -
6.1 US qts (5.8 liters).
The oil filter should be replaced at every oil change.
R-models
R-models are equipped with an oil level warning system. If the engine oil level becomes too low, the warning light in
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the instrument panel will come on and a warning will be displayed in the text window.
If the yellow warning light in the instrument panel comes on and the text OIL LEVEL LOW/ FILL OIL is displayed,
stop safely as soon as possible and add 1 qt (1 liter) of oil. Check the oil level with the dipstick before restarting the
engine.
If the red warning light in the instrument panel comes on and the text OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP SAFELY-->STOP
ENGINE-->SEE MANUAL is displayed, stop safely as soon as possible and add oil (not more than 1.6 qts (1.5 liters).
Check the oil level with the dipstick before restarting the engine. If no oil level is visible on the dipstick, do not start
the engine. Have the car towed to an authorized Volvo workshop.
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Washer fluid reservoir
Washer fluid reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and holds approx. 4.7 US qts. (4.5 liters).
During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing antifreeze.
Coolant reservoir
Changing coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, consult your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: Do not top off with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of the coolant and has
a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. Top off with Volvo Genuine
Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze).
CAUTION:
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The cooling system must always be kept filled to the correct level. If it is not kept filled, there can be high local
temperatures in the engine which could result in damage. Different types of antifreeze/coolant may not be mixed.
Check coolant regularly!
WARNING!
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the car cools.
If it is necessary to top up the coolant when the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion tank cap slowly so that the
overpressure dissipates.
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Oils and fluids (Contd)
Clutch and brake fluid reservoir
The clutch and brake fluid should always be above the MIN mark on the side of the reservoir. Check, without
removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point > 536° F (280° C), P/N 9437433
Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid should be replaced once a year or every 15,000
miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard conditions (mountain driving, etc.)
Always entrust brake fluid changing to an authorized Volvo retailer.
Power steering fluid reservoir
The fluid level should always be between the MIN and MAX marks.
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* When driving for prolonged periods at temperatures above 86°F (30°C), the maximum recommended weight is 2000
lbs (900 kg).
WARNING!
When adding accessories, equipment, luggage and other cargo to your vehicle, the total capacity weight must not be
exceeded.
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Dimensions and weights
AWD = All Wheel Drive Gross vehicle weight* USACanada
5-cyl. manual 4360 lbs1980 kg
5-cyl. automatic 4400 lbs2000 kg
5-cyl. turbo manual 4430 lbs2010 kg
5-cyl. turbo automatic 4470 lbs2030 kg
5-cyl turbo AWD automatic 4540 lbs2060 kg
5-cyl turbo AWD-R manual/automatic 4540 lbs2060 kg
Capacity weight
5-cyl. 890 lbs400 kg
5-cyl. turbo 890 lbs400 kg
5 cyl. turbo AWD, AWD-R 820 lbs375 kg
Permissible axle weights, front*
5-cyl. 2330 lbs1060 kg
5-cyl. turbo 2400 lbs1090 kg
5-cyl. turbo AWD automatic 2420 lbs1100 kg
5-cyl. turbo AWD-R manual 2400 lbs1090 kg
5-cyl. turbo AWD-R automatic 2420 lbs1100 kg
Permissible axle weights, rear*
5-cyl. 2220 lbs1010 kg
5-cyl. turbo 2220 lbs1010 kg
5-cyl. turbo AWD, AWD-R 2310 lbs1050 kg
Curb weight
5-cyl. 3245-3340 lbs1475-1520 kg
5-cyl. turbo 3 350-3435 lbs1520-1565 kg
5-cyl. turbo AWD 3540-3570 lbs1610-1625 kg
5-cyl. AWD-R 3650-3725 lbs1675-1695 kg
* Permissible axle weight or gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded.
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Gap 0.028- 0.032 in. 0.7-0.8 mm
Tightening torque 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
Firing order 1-2-4-5-3
WARNING!
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
-Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
-Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.
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Engine specifications
B5244S B5234T3B5244T3 B5254T2B5254T4
Output (kW/rps) 123/100184/87147/100 154/83220/92*
(hp/rpm) 165/6000247/5200197/6000 208/5000300/5500*
Torque (Nm/rps) 225/75330/42-87285/30-83 320/25-75400/31-95**
(ft. lbs./rpm) 166/4500243/2400-5200210/1800-5000 236/1500-4500295/1950-5250**
No. of cylinders 555 55
Bore (mm) 838183 8183
Stroke (mm) 909090 93.293.2
Cylinder
displacement,1 2.44 (148.6 cu.
in.)2.3 (141.5 cu.
in.)2.44 (148.6 cu.
in.) 2.52 (153.8 cu.
in.)2.52 (153.8 cu.
in.)
Compression ratio 10.3:18.5:19.0:1 9.0:18.5:1
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Turbocharged engines employ a turbo-compressor to force air into the engine inlet manifold and a charge air cooler to
cool the compressed inlet air. The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increases
engine power over that developed by the normally-aspirated engine. The charge air cooler (which resembles a radiator)
is located between the turbo-compressor and inlet manifold.
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
* Automatic transmission: 220 kW at 100 rps, 300 hp at 6000 rpm
** Automatic transmission: 350Nm at 32-100 rps, 258 ft. lbs at 1850-6000 rpm
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Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL roadside assistance. Additional information, features, and benefits
are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment.
If you have misplaced your package, dial:
In the U.S.A.
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AWD90
B
Back up light137
Backrest63
Bass160
Battery122 , 130 , 154
Battery - replacing131
Belt check123
Blower (fan)47, 51
Booster cushion16
Brake circuit92
Brake fluid128
Brake light137
Brake system23 , 92
Bulbs133 , 153
C
Capacities149
Carbon Monoxide - Important Warning79
Cargo compartment63
Cassette player167
Catalytic converter151
CD player169 , 171
Ceiling lighting139
Center console - storage compartments61
Central locking system - remote control69
Changing121
Changing coolant121
Changing oil and oil filter123
Changing wheels110
Check Engine warning light25
Child restraint anchorages18
Child safety16
Child safety locks74
Child seat (Isofix fasteners)17
Cigarette lighter37
Climate control systems -general information44
Clock22
Coat hanger62
Coin compartment61
Cold weather precautions104
Coolant127
Coolant - changing123, 127
Coolant - checking level of123
Cooling system150
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