2011 VOLVO V60 maintenance

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Washing the car
Wash the car as soon as it becomes dirty.
Wash the car in a car wash with oil separator.
Use car shampoo.
•Remove bird droppings from the paintwork
as soon as possible. Bird droppings con-
tain chemicals that affect and discolour
paintwork very quickly. An authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended for the
removal of any discoloration.
•Hose down the underbody.
•Rinse the entire car to remove loose dirt.
Do not spray directly onto the locks.
•Wash using a sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of lukewarm water.
•Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm
soap solution or car shampoo.
•Use cold degreasing agent on very dirty
surfaces.
•Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or
a water scraper.
WARNING
Always have the engine cleaned by a work-
shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is
hot.
IMPORTANT
Dirty headlamps have impaired functional-
ity. Clean them regularly, when refuelling for
example.
NOTE
Outside lighting such as headlamps, fog
lamps and rear lamps may temporarily have
condensation on the inside of the lens. This
is normal, all exterior lighting is designed to
withstand this. Condensation is normally
vented out of the lamp housing when the
lamp has been switched on for a time.
Cleaning the wiper bladesAsphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades,
as well as insects, ice etc. on the windscreen,
impair the service life of wiper blades.
For cleaning:

Set the wiper blades in service position,
see page 319.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windscreen reg-
ularly with lukewarm soap solution or car
shampoo.
Do not use any strong solvents.
Automatic car washesAn automatic car wash is a simple and quick
way of washing the car, but it cannot reach
everywhere. Handwashing the car is recom-
mended for achieving optimum results.
NOTE
During the first few months a new car must
only be handwashed. This is because the
paintwork is more sensitive when it is new.
High-pressure washingWhen using high-pressure washing, use
sweeping movements and make sure that the
nozzle does not come closer than 30 cm to the
surface of the car (the distance applies to all
exterior parts). Do not spray directly onto the
locks.
Testing the brakes
WARNING
Always test the brakes after washing the
car, including the parking brake, to ensure
that moisture and corrosion do not attack
the brake linings and reduce braking per-
formance.
Lightly depress the brake pedal now and then
when driving long distances in rain or slush.
The heat from the friction causes the brake lin-
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ings to warm up and dry. Do the same thing
after starting in very damp or cold weather.
Exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo
dealers is recommended for the cleaning and
care of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trim
components, such as glossy trim mouldings.
When using such a cleaning agent the instruc-
tions must be followed carefully.
IMPORTANT
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and
rubber.
When using degreasant on plastic and rub-
ber, only rub with light pressure if it is nec-
essary. Use a soft washing sponge.
Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear
away or damage the glossy surface layer.
Polishing agent that contains abrasive must
not be used.
RimsOnly use rim cleaning agent recommended by
Volvo.
Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the
surface and cause stains on chrome-plated
aluminium rims.
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull
or to give the paintwork extra protection.
The car does not need to be polished until it is
at least one year old. However, the car can be
waxed during this time. Do not polish or wax
the car in direct sunlight.
Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you
begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt
and tar stains using tar remover or white spirit.
More stubborn stains can be removed using
fine rubbing paste designed for car paintwork.
Polish first with a polish and then wax with liq-
uid or solid wax. Follow the instructions on the
packaging carefully. Many preparations con-
tain both polish and wax.
IMPORTANT
Only paint treatment recommended by
Volvo should be used. Other treatment such
as preserving, sealing, protection, lustre
sealing or similar could damage the paint-
work. Paintwork damage caused by such
treatments is not covered by Volvo war-
ranty.
Water-repellent coating*
Never use products such as car wax,
degreaser or similar on glass surfa-
ces as this could ruin their water-repellent
properties.
Take care when cleaning so as not to damage
the glass surface.
To avoid damaging glass surfaces when
removing ice – only use plastic ice scrapers.
There is natural wear of the water-repellent
coating.
Treatment with a special finishing agent avail-
able from Volvo dealers is recommended in
order to maintain the water-repellent proper-
ties. This should be used first after three years
and then each year.
Rustproofing – inspection and
maintenance
The car received a thorough and complete
rustproofing at the factory. Parts of the body
are made of galvanised sheet metal. The
underbody is protected by a wear-resistant
anti-corrosion compound. A thin, penetrating
rustproofing fluid was sprayed into the
exposed members, cavities, closed sections
and side doors.
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Under normal conditions the rustproofing does
not require treatment for approximately 12
years. After this period, it should be treated at
three-year intervals. Volvo recommends that
you engage an authorised Volvo workshop for
assistance if the car needs further treatment.
Dirt and road salt can lead to corrosion so it is
important to keep the car clean. The car's rust-
proofing needs to be checked regularly and
touched-up if necessary in order for it to be
maintained.
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.
Vacuuming is important prior to using cleaning
agents.
Carpets and cargo areaRemove inlaid carpets for separate cleaning of
the floor carpet and the inlaid carpets. Use a
vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt.
Each inlay mat is secured with pins.

Take hold of the inlay mat at each pin and
lift the mat straight up.
Fit the inlay mat in place by pressing it in at
each pin.
WARNING
Before setting off check that the inlaid mat
in the driver area is firmly affixed and
secured in the pins in order to avoid getting
caught adjacent to and under the pedals.
A special textile cleaner is recommended for
stains on the floor mat after vacuuming. Floor
mats should be cleaned with agents recom-
mended by your Volvo dealer!
Stains on fabric upholstery and roof
upholstery
A special fabric cleaning agent, available from
authorised Volvo dealers, is recommended to
avoid impairing the fire retardant qualities of
the upholstery.
IMPORTANT
Sharp objects and Velcro may damage the
fabric upholstery.
Treating stains on leather upholsteryVolvo's leather upholstery is chromium-free
and approved in accordance with the Oeko-
Tex 100 standard and is treated to preserve its
original appearance.
Leather upholstery ages and acquires a beau-
tiful patina over time. The leather is refined and
processed so that it retains its natural charac-teristics. It is given a protective coating, but
regular cleaning is required in order to maintain
both characteristics and appearance. Volvo
offers a comprehensive product for the clean-
ing and treatment of leather upholstery which,
when used in accordance with the instructions,
preserves the leather's protective coating.
After a period of use the natural appearance of
the leather will nevertheless emerge, depend-
ing more or less on the surface texture of the
leather. This is a natural maturing of the leather
and shows that it is a natural product.
To achieve best results Volvo recommends
cleaning and the application of protective
cream once to four times per year (or more if
necessary). The Volvo Leather Care kit is avail-
able from your Volvo dealer.
IMPORTANT
•Certain items of coloured clothing (for
example, jeans and suede garments)
may stain the upholstery.
•Never use strong solvents. Such prod-
ucts may damage fabric, vinyl and
leather upholstery.
Washing instructions for leather
upholstery
1. Pour the leather cleaner on the dampened
sponge and squeeze out a strong foam.
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2. Work the dirt away with gentle circular
movements.
3. Dab accurately with the sponge on the
stains. Allow the sponge to absorb the
stain. Do not rub.
4. Wipe off with soft paper or a cloth and
allow the leather to dry completely.
Protective treatment of leather
upholstery
1. Pour a small amount of the protective
cream on the felted cloth and massage in
a thin layer of cream with gentle circular
movements on the leather.
2. Allow the leather to dry for 20 minutes
before use.
The leather has now been given improved pro-
tection against stains and improved UV pro-
tection.
Washing instructions for the leather
steering wheel
•Remove dirt and dust with a soft pre-mois-
tened sponge and neutral soap.
•Leather needs to breathe. Never cover the
leather steering wheel with protective plas-
tic.
•Use natural oils. Volvo's leather care
agents are recommended for best results.If the steering wheel has stains:
Group 1 (ink, wine, coffee, milk, sweat and
blood)

Use a soft cloth or sponge. Mix a 5%
ammonia solution. (For blood stains, use a
solution of 2 dl water and 25g salt.)
Group 2 (fats, oils, sauces and chocolate)
1. Same procedure as group I.
2. Polish with an absorbent paper or cloth.
Group 3 (dry dirt, dust)
1. Use a soft brush to remove the dirt.
2. Same procedure as group I.
Treating stains on interior plastic, metal
and wood parts
A fibrillated fibre or microfibre cloth, lightly
moistened with water, available from Volvo
dealers, is recommended for cleaning interior
parts and surfaces.
Do not scrape or rub stains. Never use strong
stain removers. A special cleaning agent avail-
able from Volvo dealers can be used for more
difficult cleaning.
Cleaning seatbeltsUse water and a synthetic detergent. A special
textile cleaning agent is available from yourVolvo dealer. Make sure the seatbelt is dry
before allowing it to retract.
Touching up minor paintwork damage
Paint is an important part of the car's rust-
proofing and should therefore be checked reg-
ularly. To avoid the onset of rust, damaged
paintwork should be rectified immediately. The
most common types of paintwork damage are
stone chips, scratches, and marks on the
edges of wings and doors.
Materials
•primer in a can
•spray can or touch-up pen1
•masking tape
1Follow the instructions that are included with the package for the touch-up pen.
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Colour code
Car colour code
It is important that the correct colour is used.
For product decal location, see page 344.
Repairing stone chips
G021832
Before work is begun, the car must be clean
and dry and at a temperature above 15 °C.
1. Apply a piece of masking tape over the
damaged surface. Then remove the tape to
remove any loose paint.
2. Stir the primer well and apply using a fine
brush or a matchstick. Apply paint using a
brush once the primer is dry.
3. For scratches, proceed as above, but
mask around the damaged area to protect
the undamaged paintwork.
4. After a few days, polish the touched-up
areas. Use a soft rag and a small amount
of lapping paste.
NOTE
If the stone chip has not penetrated to the
bare metal and there is an undamaged col-
our coat, you can paint straight after clean-
ing the damaged surface.
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10 Alphabetical Index
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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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L
Labels...................................................... 344
Laminated glass....................................... 101
Lamps, see Lighting................................313
Lane Departure Control........................... 198
Leather upholstery, washing instructions 338
Lighting.................................................... 313
Active Xenon headlamps...................... 90
approach light, duration....................... 94
automatic lighting, passenger compart-
ment...................................................... 93
bulbs, specifications........................... 317
controls................................................. 92
display lighting...................................... 89
headlamp levelling................................ 89
home safe lighting................................ 94
in passenger compartment................... 92
instrument lighting................................ 89
main/dipped beam............................... 89
position/parking lamps......................... 91
rear fog lamp........................................ 91
Lighting, bulb replacement...................... 313
cargo area........................................... 317
dipped beam halogen......................... 314
direction indicators............................. 315
lamp housing, rear.............................. 316lamp housing, rear, direction indica-
tors...................................................... 316
main beam, Xenon lamp.....................315
main beam halogen............................ 315
number plate lighting.......................... 316
vanity mirror........................................ 317
Light switches............................................ 89
Loading
cargo area........................................... 273
general................................................ 273
mounting points.................................. 274
roof load............................................. 273
Lock confirmation ..................................... 48
Locking/unlocking
inside.................................................... 61
tailgate.................................................. 63
Locks
automatic locking................................. 61
locking.................................................. 61
unlocking.............................................. 61
Lubricants................................................ 352
Lubricants, capacities.............................. 352
M
Main/dipped beam, see Lightning............. 89
Maintenance
rustproofing........................................ 337
Making calls............................................. 249
Manual gearbox....................................... 116
towing and recovery........................... 284
Manual gear positions (Geartronic).......... 117
Max. roof load ......................................... 347
Media, Bluetooth
Ÿ ................................... 239
media player ........................................... 232
Memory function in seats.......................... 84
Menu navigation, Infotainment ............... 259
Menus and messages.............................. 140
Menu structure, Infotainment ................. 259
Menu system MY CAR............................142
Messages and symbols
Collision Warning with Auto
Brake..........................................187, 193
Distance Alert..................................... 182
Driver Alert Control............................. 196
Lane Departure Warning..................... 199
Messages and symbols in the Adaptive
cruise control........................................... 179
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