2009 VOLVO S60 wiper blades

Contents
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09 Maintenance and servicingVolvo service........................................... 184
Maintaining your vehicle......................... 185
Emission inspection readiness............... 186
Working on your vehicle......................... 187
Hood and engine compartment.............. 189
Engine oil................................................ 190
Fluids....................................................... 192
Wiper blades........................................... 194
Battery..................................................... 195
Replacing bulbs...................................... 198
Fuses....................................................... 206
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10 AudioIntroduction............................................. 216
Audio system HU-650 - overview........... 217
Audio system HU-850 - overview........... 218
Radio functions HU-650/HU-850............ 219
RBDS functions HU-650/HU-850........... 223
HU-650 - CD player................................ 226
HU-850 - internal CD changer................ 227
External CD changer (option).................. 228
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II - HU-850
only.........................................................229
Audio systems - specifications...............230
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11 SpecificationsLabel information.................................... 234
Dimensions............................................ 236
Weights ..................................................238
Capacities............................................... 240
Engine specifications.............................. 242
Bulbs....................................................... 243
Electrical system..................................... 244
Three-way catalytic converter................. 245
Suspension............................................. 246
Volvo programs....................................... 247

01 SafetyOccupant safety
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Volvo's concern for safetySafety is the Volvo cornerstone. Our concern
dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled
off the production line. Three-point seat belts
(a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy-
absorbing impact zones were designed into
Volvo vehicles long before it was fashionable
or required by government regulation. We will
not compromise our commitment to safety. We
continue to seek out new safety features and
to refine those already in our vehicles. You can
help. We would appreciate hearing your sug-
gestions about improving automobile safety.
We also want to know if you ever have a safety
concern with your vehicle. Call us in the U.S.
at: 800-458-1552 or in Canada at:
800-663-8255.Occupant safety remindersHow safely you drive doesn't depend on how
old you are but rather on:•
How well you see.
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Your ability to concentrate.
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How quickly you make decisions under
stress to avoid an accident.
The tips listed below are suggestions to help
you cope with the ever changing traffic envi-
ronment.
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Never drink and drive.
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If you are taking any medication, consult
your physician about its potential effects
on your driving abilities.
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Take a driver-retraining course.
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Have your eyes checked regularly.
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Keep your windshield and headlights
clean.
•
Replace wiper blades when they start to
leave streaks.
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Take into account the traffic, road, and
weather conditions, particularly with
regard to stopping distance.
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Volvo
Cars of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives
similar complaints, it may open an investiga-
tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your retailer, or Volvo Cars of
North America, LLC.To contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to: NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Washing-
ton D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov
Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle
is covered under a service campaign, safety or
emission recall or similar action, it should be
completed as soon as possible. Please check
with your local retailer or Volvo Cars of North
America, LLC if your vehicle is covered under
these conditions.
NHTSA can be reached at:
Internet:
http://www.nhtsa.gov
Telephone:
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

02 Instruments and controlsRight-side steering wheel lever
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Windshield wipers
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Thumb wheelRain sensor on/off
Windshield wipers offSingle sweep function
If the lever is in the 0 position and
you move it upwards, the wipers
will sweep one stroke at a time for
as long as you hold the lever up.
Intermittent wiper function
With the lever in this position, you
can set the wiper interval by twist-
ing the control ring (1) upward to
increase wiper speed or down-
ward to decrease the speed.
Headlight washer (certain models)When the lever is pulled to wash the wind-
shield, high pressure jets mounted in the
bumper will spray the headlights.•
To conserve washer fluid in driving condi-
tions where the windshield washers are
used frequently, the headlights will only be
washed once for every five times the wind-
shield is washed within a 10 minute period.
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A short pull on the lever will wash the wind-
shield only.
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When approximately 1"US quart (1 liter)
remains in the washer fluid reservoir, the
headlights will not be washed when the
lever is pulled to conserve washer fluid for
the windshield.
CAUTION
•
Use ample washer fluid when washing
the windshield. The windshield should
be thoroughly wet when the wipers are
in operation.
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Before using the wipers, ice and snow
should be removed from the windshield.
Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen
in place.
Rain sensor (option)The rain sensor automatically regulates wiper
speed according to the amount of water on the
windshield.
Thesensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted
by twisting ring 1 up (the wipers will sweep the
windshield more frequently) or down (the wip-
ers will sweep the windshield less frequently).Activating the rain sensor1.
Turn the ignition key to at least position I
and put the windshield wiper lever in posi-
tion0.
2. Press button (2).
> An LED in the button will light up to indi-
cate that the rain sensor is active.Deactivating the rain sensor±
Press button (2)

06 Starting and driving
Before a long distance trip
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It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer or service technician 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.
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Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage.
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Check transmission oil level
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Check condition of drive belts.
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Check state of the battery's charge.
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Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
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The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
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Check all lights, including high beams.
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Reflective warning triangles are legal
requirement in some countries.
•
Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you
intend to drive in countries where it may be
difficult to obtain the correct fuel.
•
Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
1To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.

08 Car careWashing and cleaning the vehicle
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Washing the vehicle•
The vehicle should be washed at regular
intervals since dirt, dust, insects and tar
spots adhere to the paint and may cause
damage. It is particularly important to wash
the vehicle frequently in the wintertime to
prevent corrosion, when salt has been
used on the roads.
•
When washing the vehicle, do not expose
it to direct sunlight. Use lukewarm water to
soften the dirt before you wash with a
sponge, and plenty of water, to avoid
scratching.
•
Bird droppings: Remove from paintwork as
soon as possible. Otherwise the finish may
be permanently damaged.
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A detergent can be used to facilitate the
softening of dirt and oil.
•
A water-soluble grease solvent may be
used in cases of sticky dirt. However, use
a wash place equipped with a drainage
separator.
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Dry the vehicle with a clean chamois and
remember to clean the drain holes in the
doors and rocker panels.
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Tar spots can be removed with kerosene
or tar remover after the vehicle has been
washed.
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A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapy
water can be used to clean the wiper
blades. Frequent cleaning of the wind-shield and wiper blades improves visibility
considerably and also helps prolong the
service life of the wiper blades.
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Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheel
housings, fenders, etc.).
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In areas of high industrial fallout, more fre-
quent washing is recommended.CAUTION
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When washing or steam cleaning the
engine, avoid spraying water or steam
directly on the electrical components or
toward the rear side of the engine.
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Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights can
reduce lighting capacity considerably.
Clean the headlights regularly, for
example when refueling.
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During high pressure washing, the
spray mouthpiece must never be closer
to the vehicle than 13 " (30 cm). Do not
spray into the locks.
Special moonroof cautions:
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Always close the moonroof and sun
shade before washing your vehicle.
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Never use abrasive cleaning agents on
the moonroof.
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Never use wax on the rubber seals
around the moonroof.
•
After cleaning the engine, the spark plug
wells should be inspected for water and
blown dry if necessary.
Suitable detergents: Special vehicle washing
detergents should be used. A suitable mixture
is about 2.5 fl. oz. (8.5 cl) of detergent to 2.6 US
gal. (10 liters) of warm water. After washing
with a detergent the vehicle should be well
rinsed with clean water.
Exterior components
Volvo recommends the use of special cleaning
products, available at your Volvo retailer, for
cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or ornamental
components such as chromed strips on the
exterior of your vehicle. The instructions for
using these products should be followed care-
fully. Solvents or stain removers should not be
used.CAUTION
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Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub-
ber components
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Polishing chromed strips can wear
away or damage the surface
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Polishes containing abrasive sub-
stances should not be used

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Volvo service......................................................................................... 184
Maintaining your vehicle....................................................................... 185
Emission inspection readiness.............................................................. 186
Working on your vehicle........................................................................ 187
Hood and engine compartment............................................................ 189
Engine oil............................................................................................... 190
Fluids..................................................................................................... 192
Wiper blades......................................................................................... 194
Battery................................................................................................... 195
Replacing bulbs.................................................................................... 198
Fuses..................................................................................................... 206

09 Maintenance and servicingWiper blades
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Windshield wiper blades1. 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.
Cleaning
Keeping the windshield and wiper blades clean
helps improve visibility and prolongs the serv-
ice life of the wiper blades. See page 176 for
washing instructions.