
Towing vehicles with front wheel  drive/All Wheel Drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed  equipment.
If wheel lift equipment must  be  used, please use extreme caution  to help avoid damage to the vehicle. In  this case, the
vehicle  should be towed with the rear wheels on the ground if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary  to tow the vehicle with the front  wheels on the ground, please refer  to the towing
information on the previous  page.CAUTION!
- Sling-type equipment applied  at the front  will damage radiator and  air conditioning lines.
- It is equally  important not to use sling -type equipment at the rear or apply lifting  equipment inside the rear wheels;
serious damage to the rear axle may result.
- If the vehicle is being towed  on a  flat bed  truck, the towing eyelets must  not be  used to secure the vehicle on the
flat bed.  Consult the tow truck operator.
WARNING!
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a  flat bed  tow truck.
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Jump starting
Jump  starting
Follow these instructions to jump start your vehicle's dead battery or to jump start another vehicle's dead battery using
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If you wish to check your vehicle before the approach of cold weather, the following advice is worth noting:
 Make sure that the engine coolant  contains 50 percent  antifreeze.  Any other mixture will reduce freeze  protection.
This gives protection against freezing down to -31°F (-35°C). See  section "Coolant". The use of "recycled"
antifreeze is not approved by Volvo. Different  types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
 Volvo recommends using only genuine Volvo antifreeze  in your vehicle's radiator. Your Volvo retailer stocks plenty
of Volvo engine coolant  to protect your vehicle during cold weather.
 Try  to keep the fuel tank  well filled - this  prevents the formation  of condensation in the tank. In addition, in
extremely cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to add  fuel line de -icer before refueling.
 The viscosity of the engine oil  is important. Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-weather starting as
well as decreasing fuel consumption while the engine is warming up. For winter use, 5W -30 oil, particularly the
synthetic type
1, is recommended. Be sure to use good quality oil but do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving or in
warm weather. See  section "Engine oil" for more information.
 The load placed on the battery  is greater during the winter since the windshield wipers, lighting, etc. are used more
often. Moreover,  the capacity of the battery decreases as the temperature drops. In very cold weather, a  poorly charged
battery can freeze  and  be  damaged. It is therefore advisable to check the state of charge more frequently and  spray an
antirust oil on the battery posts.
 Volvo recommends the use of snow tires  on all four wheels for winter driving - see section "Wheels and  tires."
 To prevent the washer fluid  reservoir from  freezing, add  washer solvents containing antifreeze  (see page 176 for
the location of the washer fluid reservoir).  This is important since dirt is often splashed  on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of the washers and  wipers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be  diluted as
follows:
- Down  to 14° F (-10° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  4 parts  water
- Down  to 5° F (-15° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  3 parts  water
- Down  to 0° F (-18° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  2 parts  water
- Down  to -18° F (-28° C) : 1 part washer solvent and  1 part water
 Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE:  Avoid the use of de -icing sprays as they can cause damage to the locks.
W - Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle  traction (automatic transmission)
 Mode W  will only function if the gear selector is in the ( D)rive position.
 Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this  driving mode.
 An LED  in the button will light up to indicate that W  is engaged and  this  will also be  displayed in the instrument
panel (see page 44
).
 This mode may be  selected for starting/ moving off on slippery roads.
1. Synthetic  oil is not used when  the oil is changed  at the normal maintenance service intervals.
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Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked at a  Volvo retailer before driving long distances. Your retailer
will also be  able to supply you with bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and  wiper blades for your use in the event that problems
occur.
As a  minimum, the following items should be  checked before any  long trip:
 Check that engine runs smoothly and  that fuel consumption is normal.
 Check for fuel, oil, and  fluid leakage.
 Check transmission oil level1.
 Check condition of drive belts.
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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 vehicle cools.
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Hood and engine compartment
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!
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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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Engine  oil
Oil specifications
Engine oil must  meet  the minimum ILSAC specification GF-3, API SL, and  ACEA A1/ B1. Lower quality oils  may
not offer  the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine protection.
Volvo recommends 
.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or synthetic oils  may provide superior fuel economy and  engine
protection. Consult your Volvo retailer for recommendations on premium or synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
NOTE:  Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance services. This oil is only used at
customer request, at additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Oil viscosity (stable ambient temperatures)
Operation in hot climates
When temperatures exceed 86° F (30° C) in your area, Volvo recommends, for the protection of your engine, that you
use a  heavier  weight oil, such as such as SAE 5W - 40 or 0W -40. See  the viscosity chart.
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Washer fluid  reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and  holds approx. 6.8 US qts (6.4 liters) or 4.8 US qts
(4.5 liters) on the S60 R.
During cold weather, the reservoir should be  filled with windshield washer solvent containing antifreeze.
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.
Check coolant  regularly!
WARNING!
 Never  remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait  until the vehicle 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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Installing the new bulb:
- Insert the new bulb into the holder by pressing it in and  turning it clockwise.
- Reinsert the bulb holder in the headlight housing and  twist  it clockwise until it seats  properly.
Turn signal,  passenger's side
- Switch off the headlights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Remove radiator pipe (1) from  the box.
- Remove filler  pipe screw (2).
- Pull the filler  pipe (3) straight up.
- Remove vent hose (4) from  filler  pipe.
Installing the new bulb:
- Replace the bulb (same procedure as the driver's side bulb).
- Ensure that the seal between the washer fluid reservoir and  the filler  pipe is correctly positioned.
- Press the filler  pipe (3) back into position.
- Press the vent hose (4) into place on the filler  pipe.
- Reinstall and  tighten the filler  pipe screw (2).
- Reinstall the radiator pipe to the box (1).
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Replacing bulbs
Side marker light
- Turn  the lamp holder counterclockwise and  pull it out.
- Pull out the defective bulb and  insert a  new one.
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1. Automatic transmission:  220 kW at 100 rps,  300 hp at 6000 rpm.
2. Automatic transmission:  350Nm at 32- 100 rps,  258 ft.  lbs  at 1850- 6000 rpm.
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Turbocharged engines employ a  turbocompressor 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.
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Volvo programs
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.:
1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63-VOLVO)
In Canada:
1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by the National  Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence  (A.S.E.). Certified technicians have demonstrated a  high degree of competence in specific areas. Besides
passing exams, each technician must  also have worked in the field for two or more years before a  certificate is issued.
These professional technicians are best able to analyze vehicle problems and  perform the necessary  service procedures
to keep your Volvo at peak operating condition.
   
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Permissible axle weight153
Polishing163
Power moonroof68
Power seat82
Power steering fluid177
Power steering, speed sensitive114
Power windows63
PROPOSITION  65 WARNING130
R
Radiator173
Radio215
Rain sensor - windshield wipers56
Rear park assist138
Rear seat, folding backrests90
Rear suspension206
Rear window defroster58
Recirculation76
REDUCE SPEED49
Refrigerant (A/C system)72
Refueling109
Reporting safety defects
   Canada11
   USA
10
Roadholding114
Roof racks (load carriers)134
Run flat tires150
S
Safety defects, reporting
   Canada11
Safety defects, reporting USA
10
SEE MANUAL49
Self supporting run flat tires150
Service168
Service key96
Service reminder45
SERVICE REQUIRED49
SERVICE URGENT49
Shiftlock2, 111
Side marker light187
Side marker light, changing186
Ski hatch91
Snow chains156
Snow tires156
Spare wheel93
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