2012 VOLVO V60 brake

08 Maintenance and service
Car care
08
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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 325.
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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09 Specifications
Dimensions and weights 09
356
Towing capacity and towball load
EngineGearboxMax. weight braked trailer (kg)Max. towball load (kg)
T3AManual, MMT6160075
T4AManual, MMT6160075
T4AAutomatic, MPS6160075
T4FManual, MMT6160075
T4FAutomatic, MPS6160075
T5Manual, MMT6180090
T5Automatic, MPS6180090
T6 AWDAutomatic, TF-80SC180090
DRIVeManual, MMT6130075
D3Manual, M66160075
D3Automatic, TF-80SCB160075
D3Automatic, TF-80SDC160075
D5Manual, M66160075
D5Automatic, TF-80SC180090
D5 AWDAutomatic, TF-80SC180090
ADRIVe for certain markets.BWithout Start/Stop.CWith Start/Stop.
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09 Specifications
Dimensions and weights09
357
Max. weight unbraked trailer (kg)Max. towball load (kg)
75050
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09 Specifications
Fluids and lubricants09

361 Other fluids and lubricants
Manual gearboxVolume (litres)Prescribed transmission fluid
MMT61.7BOT 350M3M661.9
Automatic gearboxVolume (litres)Prescribed transmission fluid
MPS67.3BOT 341
TF-80SC7.0AW1
TF-80SD7.0AW1
FluidSystemVolume (litres)Prescribed grade
CoolantT510.5
Coolant recommended by Volvo mixed with 50% waterA, see the packaging.
T6, D3 and D58.9
T3B, T4B, C and T4FC9.2
T4B, D and T4FD9.8
DRIVe10.5
Brake fluidBrake system0.6DOT 4+
Power steering
fluidPower steering-WSS M2C204-A2 or equivalent product.
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09 Specifications
Fuel09
365
There are several reasons for increased fuel
consumption compared with the table's val-
ues. Examples of this are:
•The driver's driving style.
•If the customer has specified wheels larger
than those fitted as standard on the mod-
el's basic version, then resistance increa-
ses.
•High speed results in increased wind resis-
tance.
•Fuel quality, road and traffic conditions,
weather and the condition of the car.
Even a combination of the above-mentioned
examples can result in significantly improved
consumption. For further information, please
refer to the regulations referred to
1.
Large deviations in fuel consumption may arise
in a comparison with the EU driving cycles
1
which are used in the certification of the car
and on which the consumption figures in the
table are based.
To bear in mindTips that the driver can use in order to reduce
consumption:
•Drive gently and avoid unnecessary accel-
eration as well as braking too hard.
•Drive with the correct air pressure in the
tyres and check this regularly - select ECO
tyre pressure for best results, see the tyre
pressure table on page 366.
•Choice of tyres can affect fuel consump-
tion - seek advice on suitable tyres from a
dealer.
See further information and more advice on
pages 12 and 270.
See page 274 for general information on fuel.
1Official fuel consumption figures are based on two standardised driving cycles in a laboratory environment ("EU driving cycles") all in accordance with EU Directive 80/1268/EEC (Euro 4), EU Regulation
no 692/2008 (Euro 5) and UN ECE Regulation no 101. The regulations cover the driving cycles for urban driving and extra-urban driving. - Urban driving - the measurement starts with cold starting
the engine. The driving is simulated. - Extra-urban driving - the car is accelerated and braked at speeds between 0-120 km/h. The driving is simulated. - Cars with the D5 engine and 6-speed manual
transmission or DRIVe engine and 6-speed manual transmission, are started in 2nd gear. The value for combined driving, which is given in the table, according to legislation, is a combination of
urban driving and extra-urban driving. CO
2 emission - to calculate the carbon dioxide emissions from the two driving cycles, the exhaust gases are collected. These are then analysed and give the
value for CO2 emissions.
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09 Specifications
Symbols in the display 09
382* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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 74, 76 and 142.
- 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 displayed in
the information display.
- Yellow information symbol, illuminates
in combination with text in the information dis-
play, when a deviation in any of the car's sys-
tems has occurred. The yellow symbol infor-
mation 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-
sure76
Parking
brake76, 133, 135
Airbags -
SRS19, 76
Seatbelt
reminder16, 76
Alternator
not charging76
Fault in the
brake system76, 132
Warning,
safety mode19, 30, 76, 77,
121
Indicator and information symbols in the
combined instrument panel
SymbolMeaningPage
Fault in the ABL
system*74, 89
Emissions sys-
tem74
Fault in the ABS
system74, 132
Rear fog lamp on74, 90
Stability system,
DSTC, Trailer
stability assist74, 169, 288
Stability system,
sport mode74, 169
Engine pre-
heater (diesel)74
Low level in fuel
tank74, 163
Information,
read display text74
Main beam on74, 89
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Symbols in the display09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.383
SymbolMeaningPage
Left-hand direc-
tion indicators74
Right-hand
direction indica-
tors74
DRIVe - Start/
Stop*74, 123, 127
Other information symbols in the
combined instrument panel
SymbolMeaningPage
Adaptive cruise
control*171,
177, 183
Adaptive cruise
control*183
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)183, 186
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)183, 186
SymbolMeaningPage
Adaptive cruise
control*183
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)178, 185
Adaptive cruise
control*, Distance
Warning* (Distance
Alert)178, 185
Adaptive cruise
control*177
Radar sensor*183,
186, 197
Start/Stop*, Adap-
tive cruise control*127, 183
Speed limiter173
SymbolMeaningPage
Camera sensor*,
Laser sensor*191,
197,
201, 203
Auto Brake*, Dis-
tance Warning*
(Distance Alert), City
Safety
TM, Collision
warning system*
186,
191, 197
G025102
Fuel-driven engine
block heater and
passenger com-
partment heater*163
ABL system*89
Fuel filler flap, right-
hand side273
Low battery163
Parking brake135
Rain sensor*97
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10 Alphabetical Index
10
387
Battery.............................................327, 369
maintenance....................................... 327
remote control ................................... 250
remote control key/PCC....................... 53
start assistance................................... 116
symbols on the battery....................... 328
warning symbols................................. 328
Bioethanol E85........................................ 275
Blind spot (BLIS)...................................... 211
Blind Spot Information System, BLIS...... 211
Bluetooth
Ÿ
handsfree ........................................... 251
media ................................................. 243
microphone off ..................................253
streaming audio ................................. 243
transfer call to mobile ........................ 253
Bonnet, opening...................................... 312
Brake and clutch fluid..............................317
Brake light.................................................. 90
Brakes...................................................... 131
anti-lock braking system, ABS........... 131
brake light............................................. 90
brake system...................................... 131
electric parking brake......................... 133
Emergency Brake Assistance, EBA ... 131
emergency brake lights........................ 90filling brake fluid.................................. 318
symbols in the combined instrument
panel...................................................132
Bulbs, see Lighting.................................. 319
C
Calls
incoming............................................. 253
operation............................................. 253
Camera sensor................................189, 195
Car care................................................... 344
Car care, leather upholstery.................... 346
Cargo area
cargo cover......................................... 281
lighting.................................................. 92
loading................................................278
mounting points.................................. 279
safety grille.......................................... 281
safety net............................................ 280
Cargo cover............................................. 281
Car upholstery......................................... 346
Car wash.................................................. 344
Catalytic converter................................... 274
recovery..............................................290CD ........................................................... 236
Centre console........................................ 144
Chassis settings......................................170
Checking and topping up the coolant..... 316
Checking the engine oil level................... 313
Children..................................................... 31
child safety locks.................................. 38
child seats and side airbags................. 24
location in the car.................................31
safety.................................................... 31
Child safety locks...................................... 64
Child seat................................................... 31
Child seats................................................. 31
integrated two-stage booster cushion. 36
ISOFIX fixture system for child seats. . . 38
recommended...................................... 33
size classes for child seats with the ISO-
FIX fixture system................................. 38
upper mounting points for child seats. . 42
Cigarette lighter socket............................ 216
City Safety™............................................ 188
Cleaning
automatic car washes......................... 344
car wash............................................. 344
rims..................................................... 345
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