2008 VOLVO S60 service

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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Suspension
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
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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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Current fuel consumption64
D
Defroster87
Detachable trailer hitch146
Dimensions244
Disabling the passenger's side front
airbag21
Door mirrors
defroster63
Driver distraction9
Driving economically129
Driving through water130
Dynamic Stability and Traction
Control (DSTC)139
E
Economical driving129
Electrical system249
Electrically operated moonroof76
Emission inspection188
Engine
specifications247
starting127
Engine compartment191
Engine oil192
Environment7
F
Federal Clean Air Act186
FIX NEXT SERVICE53
Fog lights
front58
rear58
Folding head restraints54
Front airbags17, 18, 21
Front park assist151
Front seats
folding backrests93
manually operated92
power operated94
Front suspension251
Fuel122
Fuel filler cap6, 125
Fuel filler door125
Fuel Formulations124
Fuel gauge48
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Jacket hanger102
K
Keylock6
, 127
Keys110
Kickdown132
L
Label information243
Leather care180
Lighting panel57
Load carriers147
Locking steering wheel128
Locking the car115, 116
Long distance trips150
Long loads - carrying104
Low beam headlights60
M
Maintenance services186
Maintenance, periodic187
Malfunction indicator light50
Moonroof76
MP3 player, connecting225
Multifilter with air quality sensor88
O
Occupant safety12
Octane rating124
Odometer48
Oil pressure50
Oil quality192
Opening the trunk from the inside116
Opening/locking the trunk115
Owner maintenance187
P
P Park132
Paint - color code181
Park assist151, 152, 153
Parking brake68
warning light50
Passenger's side front airbag, disabling21
Permissible axle weight166
PI seek231
Polishing179
Power moonroof76
Power seat94
Power steering fluid196
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Power steering, speed sensitive130
Power windows70
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING249
R
Radiator191
Radio225
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)231
Rain sensor - windshield wipers61
Rear fog light58
indicator light50
Rear head restraints, folding54
Rear park assist151
Rear seat, folding backrests103
Rear suspension251
Rear window defroster63
Recalls, child restraints43
Recirculation88
REDUCE SPEED53
Refrigerant (A/C system)84
Refueling126
Registering child restraints43
Remote control112
Reporting safety defects
Canada13
USA12
Roadholding130
Roof racks (load carriers)147
Rotating tires174
S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada13
USA12
Seat belt14
SEE MANUAL53
Service186
Service key110
Service reminder49
SERVICE REQUIRED53
SERVICE URGENT53
Shiftlock6, 127
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags25
Ski hatch104
Snow chains169
Snow tires169
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Spare wheel106
Speedometer48
Stability systems139
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)110
Starting the car127
Steering wheel lock128
Stone chips, touching up181
STOP ENGINE53
Storage compartments99, 100, 101, 102
Studded tires169
Sun visor77
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) - warning light49
Suspension251
T
Tachometer48
Temperature control87
Temperature gauge48
Text window - messages52
Three-way catalytic converter250
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE53
Tire designations164
Tire economy, improving157
Tire inflation158
Tire inflation pressure table
Canadian models161
US models160
Tire inflation pressure, checking159
Tire Pressure Monitoring System162
indicator light51
Tires
rotation174
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive142
Towing a trailer144
Towing the car141
Trailer hitch - detachable146
Trailer indicator lamp51
Trailer towing144
Transmission
Geartronic134, 135
Transmission - automatic132
Tread wear indicator156
Trip computer64
Trip odometer48
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