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 Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance intervals  except at owner request and  at
additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Checking and adding  oil
The oil level  should be  checked every time the vehicle is refueled. This is especially important during the period up to
the first scheduled maintenance service.
 The vehicle should be  parked on a  level  surface  when the oil is checked.
If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10-15 minutes after the engine has been switched off before checking the oil.
Checking the oil
- Pull out the dipstick and  wipe  it with a  lint-free rag.
- Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and  check the oil level.
- Add oil if necessary.  If the level  is close to the MIN  mark, add  approximately 1 US quart (1 liter)  of oil.
- Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
- Switch off the engine and  wait for at least 10-15 minutes and  recheck the oil level.  If necessary,  add  oil until the
level  is near the mark.
CAUTION!
- Not checking the oil level  regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level  becomes too low.
- Never  fill oil above the MAX mark. This could cause an  increase in oil consumption.
- Not checking the oil level  regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level  becomes too low.
- Always add  oil of the same type and  viscosity as already  used.
WARNING!
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
R-models
R-models are equipped with an  oil level  warning system. If the engine oil level  becomes too low, the warning light in
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 vehicle towed  to an  authorized Volvo workshop.
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Fluids
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Fluids
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 ADD and  FULL marks.
Fluid type: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF  11S) P/N 1161529 or equivalent.
Replace:  No fluid change required.
NOTE:  If a  problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle has no electrical current and  must  be
towed,  it is still  possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep in mind that greater effort will be  required to turn the
steering wheel.
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Wiper blades
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Windshield wiper  blades
- Lift the wiper arm off the windshield.
- Press in the catches  (A in the illustration above).
- Pull out the wiper blade.
- Insert a  new wiper blade and  ensure that it is firmly in place.
The driver's side wiper blade is longer than the one  on the passenger's  side.
Headlight wiper  blades (certain models)
Pull the wiper blade in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove it. Press the new wiper blade
into place. The long section of the blade should point toward the grille. Check that the new blade is properly attached
to the wiper arm.
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Battery
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Low beam headlight
(Halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Remove the plastic cover.
- Disconnect the wiring connector.
- Loosen  the retaining spring by first moving it to the right and  then moving it outward and  downward, out of the way.
- Pull out the defective bulb.
Installing the new bulb:
- Insert the new bulb, without touching the glass, with the guide lug upward. The bulb will only seat properly in this
position.
- Move the retaining spring up and  push it slightly  to the left until it seats  properly.
- Reconnect the wiring connector.
- Reinstall the plastic cover.
NOTE: If the vertical aim of your headlights needs to be  adjusted for any  reason (e.g., towing a  trailer for extended
periods), this  should be  done  by an  authorized Volvo retailer.
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Fluids
Transmission1
Oil grade
Manual: MTF 97309
Automatic :
AW5 
TF-80SC (S60R) JWS 3309
JWS 3309
Different types of oil should never be  mixed.
Power steering
Grade:  Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF  11S) P/N 1161529 or equivalent.
Brake fluid
Fluid type:  DOT 4+  boiling point >536°F (280°C).
Cooling system Type Positive pressure, closed system.
Coolant Volvo original coolant/ antifreeze
Volume 9.3 US qts (8.8 liters)
The thermostat begins to open  at 194°F (90°C).
1. The  transmission oil does not normally need to  be  changed  during the service life  of the vehicle. However, it  may be  necessary to  replace the oil
if the vehicle is often driven  in  areas of sustained temperature  extremes (hot or cold), when  towing  a trailer  over  long  distances, for  prolonged
driving in  mountainous  areas, or if the vehicle is often driven  short distances in  temperatures  under 40°F (5°C).
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Three way catalytic converter
Three-way catalytic converter cautions
 Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain  engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, fuel or
distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way catalytic converter temperatures. Do not continue  to
operate  your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of power or other unusual operating conditions, such
as engine overheating or backfiring. A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the three-
way catalytic converter.
 Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials, such as grass or leaves, which  can come into contact with the
hot exhaust system and  cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and  weather conditions.
 Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one  minute), or an  intermittently  firing or flooded engine can cause three-
way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
 Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the Electronic Control Module, or the vehicle
may be  illegal and  can cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating. This includes:
- Altering fuel injection setting or components.
- Altering emission system components or location or removing components.
- Repeated use of leaded fuel.
NOTE:  Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic converters.
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2 0 0 7
VOLVO S60
Index
pg. 233-237 Index
A
A/C (air conditioning) 76
ABS2, 47, 123
Accessory installation  (special warnings)5
Active Bi -Xenon headlights (ABL)53
Air conditioning75
Air distribution73, 76
Air quality sensor77
Air vents73
Alarm103
All Wheel Drive120
All Wheel Drive - towing129
Anti-lock Brake System  (ABS)2, 47
Audio system212
AUTO (climate control)75
Automatic transmission116
Automatic transmission - kickdown117
Automatic transmission, Sport mode119
Average  speed59
AWD120
B
Back up light187
Backrest, rear seat, folding90
Battery171, 179
Battery  - replacing181
Belt check172
Black Box (Vehicle  Event Data)168
Blower  (fan)75
Brake circuit122
Brake fluid177
Brake light187
Brake system46, 122
Bulbs182
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Speedometer44
Sport mode119
Stability systems125
Stability Traction Control (STC)125
Start inhibitor  (immobilizer)96
Starting the car111
STC50, 125
Steering wheel lock112
Stone chips, touching up166
STOP  ENGINE49
Storage compartments86, 87
Studded tires156
Sun visor69
Supplemental Restraint System  (SRS)  -    warning light45
Suspension206
T
Tachometer44
Temperature control75
Temperature gauge44
Text window - messages48
TIME  FOR  REGULAR SERVICE49
Tire designations151
Tire economy, improving143
Tire inflation144
Tire inflation pressure table
   Canadian models147
Tire inflation pressure table  US models
146
Tire inflation pressure, checking145
Tire pressure monitoring  system47
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  (TPMS)148
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive129
Towing a  trailer131
Towing the car128
Trailer hitch - detachable133
Trailer indicator lamp47
Trailer towing131
Transmission - automatic116
Transmission - Geartronic118
Tread wear  indicator142
Trip computer59
Trip odometer44
Trunk
   opening from  the inside101
Trunk  unlocking
100
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