2012 VOLVO S60 coolant capacity

06 During your trip
Driving recommendations
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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) improves
cold-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 339 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 282.
•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
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of
the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer
Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down
to 14 °F (–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and
4 parts water Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 3 parts water Down to
0 °F (–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and

10 Index
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Bulbs
headlights...................................306, 308
introduction......................................... 306
license plate lights.............................. 310
specifications...................................... 311
trunk lighting....................................... 311
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 191
Capacity weight....................................... 279
Catalytic converter................................... 257
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 232
Cell phone voice control.......................... 240
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 282
Check engine light..................................... 80
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 41
Child restraint systems.............................. 42
booster cushions.................................. 48
convertible seats.................................. 46
infant seats........................................... 44
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 49
top tether anchors................................ 50Child safety................................................ 39
booster cushions.................................. 48
child restraint systems.......................... 42
convertible seats.................................. 46
infant seats........................................... 44
Child safety locks...................................... 51
City Safety™............................................ 168
Climate system........................................ 144
air distribution............................. 140, 146
air vents.............................................. 141
Interior Air Quality System.................. 140
introduction......................................... 139
passenger compartment filter............ 140
refrigerant........................................... 139
Clock, setting............................................. 84
Cold weather driving................................ 252
Collision warning system.................173, 174
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 108
Conserving electrical current................... 251
Controls, center console.......................... 244
Convertible seats....................................... 46
Coolant............................................304, 341
Cooling system, general information....... 251
Corner Traction Control........................... 149
Courtesy lighting................................99, 100Crash event data....................................... 11
Crash mode............................................... 38
Cruise control..................................153, 154
adaptive.............................................. 155
Curb weight............................................. 279
Current, conserving................................. 251D
Defroster.................................................. 144
Detachable key blade..........................59, 62
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 29, 30
Dome lighting..................................... 99, 100
Door mirrors............................................. 106
Driver alert............................................... 181
Driver distraction warning.......................... 14
Driving economically................................ 250
Driving in cold weather............................ 252
Driving through water..............................251