2011 VOLVO V60 oil level

06 During your journey
Driving with a trailer
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278* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General
Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The
total of the weight of the passengers and all
accessories, e.g. towbar, reduces the car's
payload by a corresponding weight. For more
detailed information on weights, see
page 347.
If the towing bracket is mounted by Volvo, then
the car is delivered with the necessary equip-
ment for driving with a trailer.
•The car's towing bracket must be of an
approved type.
•If the towbar is retrofitted, check with your
Volvo dealer that the car is fully equipped
for driving with a trailer.
•Distribute the load on the trailer so that the
weight on the towing bracket complies
with the specified maximum towball load.
•Increase the tyre pressure to the recom-
mended pressure for a full load. For tyre
pressure label location, see page 295.
•The engine is loaded more heavily than
usual when driving with a trailer.
•Do not tow a heavy trailer when the car is
brand new. Wait until it has been driven at
least 1000 km.
•The brakes are loaded much more than
usual on long and steep downhill slopes.
Downshift to a lower gear and adjust your
speed.
•For safety reasons, the maximum permit-
ted speed for the car when coupled with a
trailer should not be exceeded. Follow the
regulations in force for the permitted
speeds and weights.
•Maintain a low speed when driving with a
trailer up long, steep ascents.
•Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of
more than 12%.
Trailer cableAn adapter is required if the car's towing
bracket has 13 pin electrics and the trailer has
7 pin electrics. Use an adapter cable approved
by Volvo. Make sure the cable does not drag
on the ground.
Direction indicators and brake lights on
the trailer
If any of the trailer's lamps for direction indica-
tors are broken, then the combined instrument
panel's symbol for direction indicators flashes
faster than normal and the display shows the
text
Bulb fail - Ind. signal trailer.
If any of the trailer's lamps for the brake light
are broken then the
Bulb fail - Stop lamp
trailer text is shown.
Level control*The rear shock absorbers maintain a constant
height irrespective of the car's load (up to the
maximum permissible weight). When the car isstationary the rear of the car lowers slightly,
which is normal.
Trailer weightsFor information on Volvo's permitted trailer
weights, see page 348.
NOTE
The stated maximum permitted trailer
weights are those permitted by Volvo.
National vehicle regulations can further limit
trailer weights and speeds. Towbars can be
certified for higher towing weights than the
car can actually tow.
WARNING
Follow the stated recommendations for
trailer weights. Otherwise, the car and trailer
may be difficult to control in the event of
sudden movement and braking.
Manual gearbox
OverheatingWhen driving with a trailer in hilly terrain in a hot
climate there may be a risk of overheating.
•Do not run the engine at higher revolutions
than 4500 rpm (diesel engines: 3500 rpm)
- otherwise the oil temperature may
become too high.
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Turn the handle about 20-25 degrees
clockwise. You will hear when the catch
releases.
Move the catch to the left and open the
bonnet. (The catch hook is located
between the headlamp and grille, see illus-
tration.)
WARNING
Check that the bonnet locks properly when
closed.
Engine compartment, overview
The appearance of the engine compartment may
vary depending on engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick1
Radiator
Filler opening for engine oil
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (left-hand
drive)
Battery
Relay and fuse box, engine compartment
Filling washer fluid
Air filter
WARNING
High voltage from the ignition system. The
voltage in the ignition system is highly dan-
gerous. The remote control key must always
be in 0 position when work is being done in
the engine compartment, see page 81.
Do not touch the spark plugs or ignition coil
when the remote control key is in II position
or when the engine is hot.
Checking the engine oil
Volvo recommends Castrol oil products.
1Engines with electronic oil level sensor have no dipstick (5-cyl. diesel).
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Engine compartment
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When driving under adverse conditions, see
page 350.
IMPORTANT
In order to fulfil the requirements for the
engine's service intervals all engines are
filled with a specially adapted synthetic
engine oil at the factory. The choice of oil
has been made very carefully with regard to
service life, starting characteristics, fuel
consumption and environmental impact.
An approved engine oil must be used in
order that the recommended service inter-
vals can be applied. Only use a prescribed
grade of oil for both filling and oil change,
otherwise you will risk affecting service life,
starting characteristics, fuel consumption
and environmental impact.
Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war-
ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribed
grade and viscosity is not used.
Volvo uses different systems for warning of
low/high oil level or low/high oil pressure. Cer-
tain variants have an oil pressure sensor, and
then the lamp for oil pressure is used. Other
variants have an oil level sensor, and then the
driver is informed via the warning symbol in the
centre of the instrument unit as well as by dis-play texts. Certain models have both variants.
Contact a Volvo dealer for more information.
Change the engine oil in accordance with the
intervals specified in the Service and Warranty
Booklet.
Using oil of a higher than specified grade is
permitted. If the car is driven in adverse con-
ditions, Volvo recommends using an oil of a
higher grade than that specified on the decal,
see page 351.
For capacities, see page 351 and onwards.
Engine with oil dipstick2
G021734
Dipstick and filler pipe.
Checking the oil level in a new car is especially
important before the first scheduled oil change.Volvo recommends checking the oil level every
2 500 km. The most accurate measurements
are made on a cold engine before starting. The
measurement will be inaccurate if taken imme-
diately after the engine is switched off. The
dipstick will indicate that the level is too low
because the oil has not had time to flow down
into the oil sump.
G021737
The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks.
Measurement and filling if required1. Ensure that the car is level. After switching
off the engine it is important to wait
5 minutes to allow the oil time to run back
to the sump.
2. Pull up and wipe the dipstick.
2Only applies to petrol and 4-cyl. diesel.
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3. Re-insert the dipstick.
4. Pull it out and check the level.
5.
If the level is close to MIN then 0.5 litres
should be added. If the level is significantly
below, then an additional amount is
required.
6. If required, check the level again, do it after
driving a short distance. Then repeat steps
1 - 4.
WARNING
Never fill above the MAX mark. The level
should never be above MAX or below MIN
as this could lead to engine damage.
WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust manifold
due to the risk of fire.
Engine with electronic oil level sensor3
Filler pipe.4
You do not need to take action with respect to
the engine oil level before a message is shown
in the display, see the illustration below.
Message and graph in the display.
Message
Engine oil level
WARNING
If the message Oil service required is
shown, visit a workshop. The oil level may
be too high.
IMPORTANT
In the event of the message Engine oil
level Fill with 0.5 l oil, only fill with 0.5 litres.
3Only applies to 5-cyl. diesel.4Engines with electronic oil level sensor have no dipstick (5-cyl. diesel).
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NOTE
The oil level is only detected by the system
during driving. The system cannot directly
detect changes when the oil is filled or
drained. The car must be driven
about 30 km before the oil level display is
correct.
WARNING
Do not fill more oil if filling level (3) or (4)
appears as shown in the illustration below.
The level must never be above MAX or
below MIN, as this could lead to engine
damage.
WARNING
Do not spill oil onto the hot exhaust manifold
due to the risk of fire.
Measuring the oil levelIf the oil level needs to be checked then it
should be carried out in accordance with the
sequence below.
1.
Activate key position II, see page 81.
2. Rotate the thumbwheel on the left-hand
stalk switch to position
Engine oil level
Wait....> You will then see information displayed
about the engine oil level.
The figures 1-4 represent filling level. Do not fill
more oil if filling level (3) or (4) is shown. Recom-
mended filling level is 4.
Coolant
Checking the level and topping up
When topping up the coolant, follow the
instructions on the packaging. It is important
that the mixture of coolant concentrate and
water is correct for the prevailing weather con-
ditions. Never top up with water only. The risk
of freezing increases with both too little and too
much coolant concentrate. For capacities, see
page 352.
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09 Specifications
Engine oil 09
350
Adverse driving conditions
Adverse driving conditions can lead to abnor-
mally high oil temperature or oil consumption.
Below are some examples of adverse driving
conditions.
Check the oil level more frequently for long
journeys:
•towing a caravan or trailer
•in mountainous regions
•at high speeds
•in temperatures colder than -30 °C or hot-
ter than +40 °C
The above also apply to shorter driving dis-
tances at low temperatures.
Choose a fully synthetic engine oil for adverse
driving conditions. It provides extra protection
for the engine.Volvo recommends Castrol oil products.
IMPORTANT
In order to fulfil the requirements for the
engine's service intervals all engines are
filled with a specially adapted synthetic
engine oil at the factory. The choice of oil
has been made very carefully with regard to
service life, starting characteristics, fuel
consumption and environmental impact.
An approved engine oil must be used in
order that the recommended service inter-
vals can be applied. Only use a prescribed
grade of oil for both filling and oil change,
otherwise you will risk affecting service life,
starting characteristics, fuel consumption
and environmental impact.
Volvo Car Corporation disclaims all war-
ranty liability if engine oil of the prescribed
grade and viscosity is not used.
Viscosity chart
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09 Specifications
Symbols in the display09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.373 General
There are a variety of different symbols in the
display in the car. The symbols are divided into
warning, indicator and information symbols.
Shown below are the most common symbols
with their meanings and a reference to where
in the manual further information can be found.
For more information on symbols and text
messages, see pages 76, 77 and 140.
The red warning symbol
illuminates
when a fault has been indicated which could
affect the safety and/or driveability of the car.
At the same time an explanatory text is dis-
played in the information display.
The yellow information symbol
illumi-
nates, in combination with text in the informa-
tion display, when a deviation in any of the car's
systems has occurred. The yellow symbol
information can also illuminate in combination
with other symbols.
Symbols in the display
Indicator and warning symbols in the
combined instrument panel
SymbolMeaningPage
Low oil pres-
sure77
Parking
brake77, 131, 132
Airbags -
SRS21, 77
Seatbelt
reminder18, 77
Alternator
not charging77
Fault in the
brake system77, 130
Warning,
safety mode21, 32, 77, 79,
120
Indicator and information symbols in the
combined instrument panel
SymbolMeaningPage
Fault in the ABL
system*76, 90
Emissions sys-
tem76
Fault in the ABS
system76, 130
Rear fog lamp on76, 91
Stability system,
DSTC, Trailer
stability assist76, 165, 283
Engine pre-
heater (diesel)76
Low level in fuel
tank76, 159
Information,
read display text76
Main beam on76, 90
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10 Alphabetical Index
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377
Bag holder .............................................. 274
Battery.............................................321, 360
maintenance....................................... 321
Remote control .................................. 246
remote control key/PCC....................... 55
start assistance................................... 115
symbols on the battery....................... 321
warning symbols................................. 321
Blind spot (BLIS)...................................... 207
Blind Spot Information System, BLIS...... 207
Bluetooth
Ÿ
handsfree ........................................... 247
media ................................................. 239
microphone off ..................................249
streaming audio ................................. 239
transfer call to mobile ........................ 249
Bonnet, opening...................................... 306
Brake and clutch fluid..............................311
Brake light.................................................. 91
Brakes...................................................... 129
anti-lock braking system, ABS........... 129
brake light............................................. 91
brake system...................................... 129
electric parking brake......................... 131
Emergency Brake Assistance, EBA ... 129
emergency brake lights........................ 91filling brake fluid.................................. 311
symbols in the combined instrument
panel...................................................130
Bulbs, see Lighting.................................. 313
C
Calls
incoming............................................. 249
operation............................................. 249
Camera sensor................................185, 191
Car care................................................... 336
Car care, leather upholstery.................... 338
Cargo area
cargo cover......................................... 276
lighting.................................................. 93
loading................................................273
mounting points.................................. 274
safety grille.......................................... 276
safety net............................................ 275
Cargo cover............................................. 276
Car upholstery......................................... 338
Car wash.................................................. 336
Catalytic converter................................... 270
recovery..............................................284CD ........................................................... 232
Centre console........................................ 142
Chassis settings......................................166
Checking and topping up the coolant..... 310
Checking the engine oil level................... 307
Children..................................................... 33
child safety locks.................................. 40
child seats and side airbags................. 26
location in the car.................................33
safety.................................................... 33
Child safety locks...................................... 66
Child seat................................................... 33
Child seats................................................. 33
integrated two-stage booster cushion. 38
ISOFIX fixture system for child seats. . . 40
recommended...................................... 35
size classes for child seats with the ISO-
FIX fixture system................................. 40
upper mounting points for child seats. . 44
City Safety™............................................ 184
Cleaning
automatic car washes......................... 336
car wash............................................. 336
rims..................................................... 337
seatbelts............................................. 339
upholstery........................................... 338
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