2010 VOLVO XC60 coolant capacity

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the ignition switched off, which drains the
battery.
•The optional 12 volt socket in the cargo
area provides electrical current even with
the ignition switched off, which drains the
battery.
Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician 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
•Have the transmission oil level checked.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician 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.
Cold weather precautionsIf 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). The use of "recycled" anti-
freeze 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.
•Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
helps prevent the formation of condensa-
tion 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) improvescold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, par-
ticularly the synthetic type, is recom-
mended. Be sure to use good quality oil but
do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving
or in warm weather, see page 287 for more
information on engine oil.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance inter-
vals except at owner request and at addi-
tional charge.
•The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-
ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving, see
page 264.
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze. This is important since dirt is
often splashed on the windshield during

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introduction......................................... 234
license plate lights......................239, 240
side marker lights...............................237
specifications...................................... 240
taillight................................................ 238
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 191
Capacity weight....................................... 262
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 240
steel grid............................................. 215
Cargo area cover..................................... 216
Cargo area net......................................... 216
Catalytic converter................................... 211
CD player/changer................................... 144
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 147
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 264
Check engine light..................................... 74
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46Child restraint systems.............................. 37
booster cushions.................................. 43
convertible seats.................................. 41
infant seats........................................... 39
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 44
top tether anchors................................ 45
Child safety.......................................... 35, 36
booster cushions.................................. 43
child restraint systems.......................... 37
convertible seats.................................. 41
infant seats........................................... 39
Child safety locks...................................... 50
City Safety™............................................ 167
Climate system........................................ 130
air distribution............................. 127, 131
air vents.............................................. 127
Interior Air Quality System.................. 127
introduction......................................... 126
passenger compartment filter............ 126
refrigerant........................................... 126
Clock, setting............................................. 78
Cold weather driving................................ 206
Collision warning system......................... 161
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 155
Conserving electrical current................... 205
Convertible seats....................................... 41Coolant............................................232, 288
Cooling system, general information....... 205
Courtesy lighting........................................ 92
Crash mode............................................... 34
Cruise control..................................159, 160
adaptive.............................................. 173
Curb weight............................................. 262
Current, conserving................................. 205
D
Defroster.................................................. 130
Detachable key blade................................ 59
Dimensions.............................................. 283
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 24, 25
Dome lighting............................................. 92
Door mirrors............................................... 99
Driver distraction warning.......................... 10
Driving economically................................ 204
Driving in cold weather............................ 206
Driving through water..............................205