2012 VOLVO S60 oil level

08 Maintenance and specifications
Engine oil
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3. Add oil if necessary. If the level is close to
the MIN mark, add approximately
0.5 US quarts (0.5 liters) of oil.
4. Recheck the level and add more oil if nec-
essary until the level is near the MAX mark.
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 341 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 expansion tank cap
while the engine is warm. Wait until the
engine 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.

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Fluids
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The brake fluid should always be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the inside of the res-
ervoir. Check, without removing the cap, that
there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F
(>280 °C), P/N 9437433
Replace: The fluid should be replaced accord-
ing to the intervals specified in the Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
When driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc), it may be necessary to
replace the fluid more often. Consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
•If the fluid level is below the MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a brake-related
message is shown in the information
display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake
system inspected.
•Dot 4+ should never be mixed with any
other type of brake fluid.
Filling1. Turn and open the cover.2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.
Power steering fluid
Check the level frequently. The fluid does not
require changing. The fluid level must be
between the MIN and MAX marks. For capaci-
ties and recommended fluid grade, see
page 341.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power
steering system or if the vehicle has no elec-
trical current and must be towed, it is still
possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep
in mind that greater effort will be required to
turn the steering wheel.
CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering
fluid reservoir clean when checking.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.321
Engine compartment, upper
Engine compartment, front
Engine compartment, lower
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.
PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker50
Circuit breaker50
Circuit breaker60
Circuit breaker60
PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker60
–
–
Headlight washers*20
Windshield wipers30
–
Climate system blower40
–
ABS pump40
ABS valves20
–
Active Bending Lights-
headlight leveling*10
Central electrical module20
ABS5
Speed-dependent steering
force*5
PosFunctionA
Engine Control Module
(ECM), transmission, SRS10
Heated washer nozzles*10
Vacuum pump (5-cylinder
engine)5
Lighting panel5
-
-
-
Relay - engine compart-
ment box5
Auxiliary lights*20
Horn15
Engine Control Module
(ECM)10
Control module - automatic
transmission15
A/C compressor15
Relay-coils5

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Specifications 09
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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 modelVolume (incl. filter)
3.0T (6 cyl.)B6304T47.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
T5 (5 cyl.)B5254T56.02 US qts (5.7 liters)

09 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.343 Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their meaning and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to
indicate a problem related to safety and/or
drivability. A message will also appear in the
main instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The information symbol lights up and a
text message is displayed to provide the driver
with necessary information about one of the
vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Low oil pressure82
A
Parking brake82
SRS airbags82
Seat belt reminder83
Generator not charg-
ing83
A
Fault in the brake sys-
tem83
Warning symbol83
ACanadian models
Indicator symbols
SymbolDescriptionP.
no.
Fault in the Active
Bending Light
(ABL)*system81
A
Malfunction indicator
light81
A
Anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS)81
Rear fog light on81
Stability system
(DSTC), Trailer Stabil-
ity Assist*81
Tire pressure monitor-
ing sensor (TPMS)81
Low fuel level81
Information symbol,
see text in information
display81

10 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 201
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 122
Accessory installation warning.................. 14
Active chassis system.............................152
Active yaw control................................... 149
Adaptive brake lights............................... 121
Adaptive cruise control.................... 155, 157
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................29, 30
front...................................................... 25
inflatable curtain................................... 35
side impact........................................... 33
Air conditioning........................................ 144
Air distribution.......................................... 140
Air distribution table................................. 146
Air vents................................................... 141
All Wheel Drive......................................... 120
Anti-freeze.......................................252, 304Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 80
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 122
Approach lighting..............................57, 100
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 226
BluetoothŸ devices............................. 229
BluetoothŸ hands-free system........... 232
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 229
general functions................................ 210
getting started.................................... 206
HD digital radio................................... 215
introduction......................................... 204
media player....................................... 222
menus................................................. 244
overview.............................................. 204
radio functions.................................... 213
Sirius satellite radio............................217
sound settings.................................... 211
steering wheel keypad........................ 209
voice control....................................... 240
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 107
Automatic locking retractor....................... 40
Automatic transmission
Geartronic................................... 118, 119
general description.....................118, 119oil........................................................ 341
shiftlock override................................ 119
Axle weight.............................................. 279
B
Battery
changing..................................... 316, 317
maintenance....................................... 316
remote key, replacing........................... 60
specifications...................................... 342
warning symbols................................. 315
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 195, 196, 197
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 232
Booster cushions....................................... 48
Brake lights.............................................. 121
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 122
Brake pad inspection.......................... 121
checking fluid level............................. 304
emergency brake assistance.............. 122
fluid..................................................... 341
general information............................. 121
warning light......................................... 82

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E
ECC.................................................144, 145
Economical driving.................................. 250
Electric parking brake.............................. 124
Electronic Climate Control.......142, 144, 145
air distribution table............................ 146
Interior Air Quality System.................. 145
Emergency locking retractor...................... 40
Emergency starting.................................. 116
Emergency towing...........................265, 266
Emission inspection readiness................ 299
Engine
overheating........................................... 83
specifications...................................... 338
starting................................................ 114
switching off....................................... 116
Engine compartment overview................301
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................149
Engine oil
checking............................................. 302
low pressure warning light.............. 81, 82
specifications...................................... 339
volumes.............................................. 340
Environment............................................... 13Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 259
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 298
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 329
placing correctly................................. 114
Fluid specifications.................................. 341
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 98
Four C (active chassis system)................152
Front airbags.............................................. 25
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 29, 30
Front park assist.............................. 187, 189
Front seats...........................................88, 90
Fuel filler cap........................................... 257
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 256
Fuel level warning light.............................. 81
Fuel requirements............................ 254, 255
Fuel tank volume.....................................341
Fuses............................... 319, 320, 323, 326
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 111
Gasoline requirements............................. 255
Gas tank volume...................................... 341
Gauges...................................................... 79
Geartronic................................................ 119
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 118, 119
Generator warning light............................. 82
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 278
Grocery bag holder.................................. 260
Gross vehicle weight...............................279
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 98
HD digital radio........................................ 215
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 97
changing bulbs................................... 308
high/low beams.................................... 96
high beam flash.................................... 96
Headlight washers................................... 103