2008 VOLVO S60 Owners Manual

1. Lift the wiper arm off the windshield.
2. Press in the catches.
3. Pull out the wiper blade.
4. 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.
NOTE
Keeping the windshield and wiper blades clean helps improve visibility and prolongs the service life of the wiper blades.
See page 178
for washing instructions.
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Battery
Battery maintenance
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The battery in your vehicle is located under the floor of the trunk.
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc. all affect the service life and function of the battery. In
order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep the following in mind:
Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery every 24 months or every 15,0001 miles (24,000 km), whichever is
sooner. The fluid should be at the level shown in the illustrations above (A)
2. Do not overfill.
1More frequently in warm climates.
Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
If necessary, add distilled water. The level should never be above the indicator (A).
The fluid level should be checked if the battery has been recharged.
After inspection, be sure the cap over each battery cell or the cover is securely in place.
Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tightened. Route ventilation hose through opening in
floor (see page 199
)
2The level indicator inside the battery could be designed in various ways. See illustrations.
Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running, for example when changing the battery.
The battery should be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charger is used directly on the battery.
However, if the battery is being charged via the connecting points in the engine compartment (see page 199), the
battery must be connected.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
Do not smoke near the battery.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If
contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately with water. Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are affected.
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Battery
NOTE
Used batteries should be properly disposed of at a recycling station or similar facility, or taken to your Volvo retailer.
Symbols:
Replacing the battery
1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery so that all information in the
vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the control modules.
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3. Remove the bolts on the retaining bracket over the battery and lift out the bracket.
4. Fold up the plastic cover over the negative (ground) battery terminal. or unscrew the cover over the battery.
5. Disconnect the negative cable.
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Battery
6. Lift off the plastic cover if necessary and disconnect the positive cable
7. Pull the ventilation hose from the battery.
8. Lift out the old battery.
Installing a new battery
1. Put a new battery into place.
2. Put the lower retaining bracket in place and retighten the bolt.
3. Reconnect the positive cable.
4. Press the cover for the positive battery terminal into place and fold down the lid of the plastic cover.
5. Connect the negative (ground) cable and fold down the plastic cover if applicable.
6. Be sure that the ventilation hose is securely connected to the battery and that the other end of the hose is properly
routed through the ventilation opening in the floor of the battery compartment.
7. Reinstall the retaining bracket over the battery and retighten the nuts.
WARNING
Ventilation hose:
The battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. The battery is fitted with a ventilation hose
which vents hydrogen gas out of the battery compartment through a ventilation opening in the bottom of this
compartment. If the battery must be replaced, it is essential that the ventilation hose is properly connected to the battery
and that it is routed through the ventilation opening provided (see illustration).
Be sure the ventilation hose is free of debris.
Only use replacement batteries equipped with a ventilation hose. Consult a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
NOTE
After the battery has been disconnected or replaced, lock and unlock the vehicle with the central locking system's
remote control to reactivate such features as the power windows, moonroof, courtesy lighting, etc.
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Replacing bulbs
When replacing bulbs, keep the following points in mind:
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Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers vaporize in the heat and will leave
a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
The optional Active Bi -Xenon® headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. These bulbs should always be
disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician:
- Active Bi -Xenon® headlights,
- Courtesy (dome) lighting,
- Reading lights,
- Glove compartment lights
- Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors
- High-mounted brake lights
- Diodes in the rear tail lights
Replacing bulbs at the front of the vehicle
All front bulbs (except the optional front fog lights) are replaced from the engine compartment.
WARNING
Active Bi -Xenon® headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these headlights, these bulbs should only be
replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Location of the bulbs in the headlight housing
1. Side marker light
2. Turn signal
3. Low beam headlight/parking light (halogen headlights)
4. High beam headlight, parking light (Active Bi -Xenon® headlights)
Certain models may have a plastic tube that may hinder access to the bulbs. This tube can be broken off and discarded.
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NOTE
If you encounter difficulty when changing a bulb, please contact a Volvo workshop.
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Replacing bulbs
Low beam headlight
(Halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
1. Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
2. Remove the plastic cover.
3. Disconnect the wiring connector.
4. Loosen the retaining spring by first moving it to the right and then moving it outward and downward, out of the way.
5. Pull out the defective bulb.
Installing the new bulb:
1. Insert the new bulb, without touching the glass, with the guide lug upward. The bulb will only seat properly in this
position.
2. Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until it seats properly.
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3. Reconnect the wiring connector.
4. 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 a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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Replacing bulbs
High beam headlight
(Halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
1. Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
2. Remove the cover to access the bulb assembly.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out.
4. Disconnect the wiring connector by pressing the lock tab out and pulling.
5. Twist the bulb counterclockwise, and pull it out of the holder.
Installing the new bulb:
1. Connect the wiring connector to the new bulb until it clicks into place.
2. Insert the bulb into the headlight housing and turn it until it is securely in place.
3. Press the cover back into place.
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Replacing bulbs
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Parking light
Removing the defective bulb:
1. Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
2. Remove the plastic cover of the low beam headlight assembly. Pull out the parking light holder.
3. Pull the bulb out of the holder.
Installing the new bulb:
1. Press a new bulb into the holder
2. Reinsert the bulb and holder into place.
3. Reinstall the plastic cover.
Parking light.
Removing the defective bulb:
1. Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
2. Remove the plastic cover of the high beam headlight assembly. Pull out the parking light holder.
3. Pull the bulb out of the holder.
Installing the new bulb:
1. Press a new bulb into the holder
2. Reinsert the bulb and holder into place.
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