2011 VOLVO S60 engine oil

08 Maintenance and specifications
Engine oil
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291
WARNING
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into
contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
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. Please consult your Volvo
retailer.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Fluids
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Coolant
Location of the coolant reservoir
Normally, the coolant does not need to be
changed. If the system must be drained, con-
sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
See page 326 for information on cooling sys-
tem capacities.
CAUTION
•If necessary, top up the cooling system
with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze
only (a 50/50 mix of water and anti-
freeze).
•Different types of antifreeze/coolant
may not be mixed.
•If the cooling system is drained, it
should be flushed with clean water or
premixed anti-freeze before it is refilled
with the correct mixture of water/anti-
freeze.
•The cooling system must always be
kept filled to the correct level, and the
level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there
can be high local temperatures in the
engine which could result in damage.
Check coolant regularly!
•Do not top up with water only. This
reduces the rust-protective and anti-
freeze qualities of the coolant and has a
lower boiling point. It can also cause
damage to the cooling system if it
should freeze.
•Do not use chlorinated tap water in the
vehicle's cooling system.
WARNING
•Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle
cools.
•If it is necessary to top off the coolant
when the engine is warm, unscrew the
expansion tank cap slowly so that the
overpressure dissipates.
Brake fluid
Location of the brake fluid reservoir
Checking the levelThe fluid reservoir is concealed under the
round cover at the rear of the engine compart-
ment. The round cover must be removed first
before the reservoir cap can be accessed.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
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294* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 299.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•Dome lighting
•Reading lights
•Glove compartment lighting
•Footwell lighting
•Turn signals in the door mirrors
•Approach lighting in the door mirrors
•Active Bending Lights and LED bulbs
NOTE
For information regarding any other bulbs
not mentioned in this section, please con-
tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and
authorized Volvo service technician.
WARNING
•Active Bending Lights* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, these
bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
•Turn off the lights and remove the
remote key from the ignition before
changing any bulbs.
Headlight housingWARNING
•The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•If the engine has been running just prior
to replacing bulbs in the headlight hous-
ing, please keep in mind that compo-
nents in the engine compartment will be
hot.
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing all front bulbs.
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
NOTE
•Always switch off the ignition before
starting to replace a bulb.
•The optional Active Bending Light bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury.
These bulbs should always be disposed
of by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.307
PositionsThese fuses are all located in the engine com-
partment box. Fuses in
are located under
.
NOTE
•Fuses 16 – 33 and 35 – 41 may be
changed at any time when necessary.
•Fuses 1 – 15, 34 and 42 – 44 are relays/
circuit breakers and should only be
removed or replaced by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
•There is a special fuse removal tool on
the underside of the cover.
FunctionA
Circuit breaker50
Circuit breaker50
Circuit breaker60
Circuit breaker60
Circuit breaker60
–
–
FunctionA
Headlight washers*20
Windshield wipers30
–
Climate system blower40
–
ABS pump40
ABS valves20
–
Active Bending Lights-head-
light leveling*10
Central electrical module20
ABS 15 feed5
Speed-dependent steering
force*5
Engine Control Module (ECM),
transmission, SRS10
Heated washer nozzles*10
FunctionA
Vacuum pump I5T5
Lighting panel5
-
-
-
Relay - engine compartment
box5
Auxiliary lights*20
Horn15
Engine Control Module (ECM)10
Control module - automatic
transmission15
A/C compressor15
Relay-coils5
Starter motor relay30
Ignition coils20

08 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
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not have facilities for washing the under-
body.
CAUTION
•Before driving into an automatic car
wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to
avoid damaging the windshield wipers.
•Make sure that side view mirrors, auxil-
iary lamps, etc, are secure, and that any
antenna(s) are retracted or removed.
Otherwise there is risk of the machine
dislodging them.
•Chromed wheels: Clean chrome-
plated wheels using the same deter-
gents used for the body of the vehicle.
Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents can
permanently stain chrome-plated
wheels.
WARNING
•When the vehicle is driven immediately
after being washed, apply the brakes,
including the parking brake, several
times in order to remove any moisture
from the brake linings.
•Engine cleaning agents should not be
used when the engine is warm. This
constitutes a fire risk.
Exterior lightingCondensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as
headlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is nor-
mal and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-
pate after the lights have been on for a short
time.
Polishing and waxing
•Normally, polishing is not required during
the first year after delivery, however, wax-
ing may be beneficial.
•Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can
be removed with kerosene or tar remover.
Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing
compound.
•After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
•Several commercially available products
contain both polish and wax.
•Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-
ishing a dull surface.
•A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are easy
to use and produce a long-lasting, high-
gloss finish that protects the bodywork
against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
•Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).
CAUTION
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-
life or durable paint protection coatings,
some of which may claim to prevent pitting,
fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings have
not been tested by Volvo for compatibility
with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of them
may cause the clear coat to soften, crack,
or cloud. Damage caused by application of
paint protection coatings may not be cov-
ered under your vehicle's paint warranty.
Cleaning the interior
Only use cleaning agents and car care prod-
ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly
and follow the instructions included with the
car care product.
Upholstery care
Fabric
Clean with soapy water or a detergent. For
more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream,
shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric
stain remover. Consult your Volvo retailer.
AlcanteraTM suede-like materialSuede-like upholstery can be cleaned with a
soft cloth and mild soap solution.

09 Specifications
Specifications09

325 Engine oil
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC
specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.
Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel
economy, engine performance, or engine pro-
tection.
Volvo recommends Castrol.
Depending on your driving habits, premium or
synthetic oils may provide superior fuel econ-
omy and engine protection. Consult your Volvo
retailer for recommendations on premium or
synthetic oils.
Oil additives must not be used.
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 viscosityIncorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life
under normal use. SAE 5W-30 will providegood fuel economy and engine protection. See
the viscosity chart.
G023491
Viscosity chart
Extreme engine operationSynthetic oils meeting SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40
and complying with oil quality requirements are
recommended for driving in areas of sustained
temperature extremes (hot or cold), when tow-
ing a trailer over long distances, and for pro-
longed driving in mountainous areas.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
symbol
G022917
The API Service Symbol "donut" is divided into
three parts:
•The upper section describes the oil's per-
formance level.
•The center identifies the oil's viscosity.
•The lower section indicates whether the oil
has demonstrated energy-conserving
properties in a standard test in comparison
to a reference oil.
Oil volume
Engine modelOil volume between MIN and
MAXVolume (incl. filter)
3.0T (6 cyl.)B6304T21.27 US qts (1.2 liters)7.18 US qts (6.8 liters)

10 Index
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E
ECC.................................................134, 135
Economical driving.................................. 238
Electric parking brake.............................. 116
Electronic Climate Control.......132, 134, 135
air distribution table............................ 136
Interior Air Quality System.................. 135
Emergency locking retractor...................... 40
Emergency starting.................................. 109
Emergency towing...........................253, 254
Emission inspection readiness................ 287
Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 324
starting................................................ 108
switching off....................................... 109
Engine compartment overview................289
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................138
Engine oil
checking............................................. 290
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
specifications...................................... 325
volumes.............................................. 325
Environment............................................... 13Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 247
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 286
Fluid specifications.................................. 326
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 92
Four C (active chassis system)................140
Front airbags.............................................. 25
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 29, 30
Front park assist.............................. 175, 177
Front seats...........................................83, 85
Fuel filler cap........................................... 245
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 244
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77
Fuel requirements............................ 242, 243
Fuel tank volume.....................................326
Fuses............................... 305, 306, 309, 312
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 243
Gas tank volume...................................... 326
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 112
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 111, 112
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 266
Grocery bag holder.................................. 248
Gross vehicle weight...............................267
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 92
HD digital radio........................................ 204
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 91
changing bulbs...........................295, 296
high/low beams.................................... 90
high beam flash.................................... 90
Headlight washers..................................... 97
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 86
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 246

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Loading the vehicle.......................... 247, 267
roof loads............................................ 249
Locking...................................................... 65
Locking the vehicle.................................... 56
Locks, child safety..................................... 51
Low beams................................................ 90
Low fuel level warning light........................ 77
Low oil pressure warning light................... 78
M
Main instrument panel............................. 122
Maintenance............................................ 286
hoisting the vehicle............................. 287
performed by the owner.....................287
Malfunction indicator light......................... 76
Media player (infotainment system)......... 211
Messages in the instrument panel........... 122
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 101
power door......................................... 100
rearview, auto-dim function................ 101
retractable........................................... 100
vanity.................................................. 188Moonroof................................................. 103
Motor oil
checking............................................. 290
specifications...................................... 325
volumes.............................................. 325
MY CAR................................................... 124
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor...................... 29, 30
Octane recommendations.......................243
Odometer, trip........................................... 80
Oil
checking............................................. 290
specifications...................................... 325
volumes.............................................. 325
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 331
Overhead courtesy lighting.................. 93, 94
Overheating, engine................................... 79
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 246
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 316
Park assist.......................................175, 177
Park Assist Camera................................. 178
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 116
warning light......................................... 78
Parking lights............................................. 92
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 57
Polishing.................................................. 314
Power front seat
memory function................................... 84
with keyless drive................................. 85
Power mirrors.......................................... 100
defroster............................................. 101
Power moonroof...................................... 103
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 293
speed-dependent............................... 140
Power steering fluid................................. 326
Power windows......................................... 98
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 22
Private locking........................................... 61