2012 VOLVO XC60 power steering

06 During your trip
Emergency towing
06

281 Towing eyelet
Location of the towing eyelet
Attaching the towing eyelet
Attaching the towing eyeletThe towing eyelet is located under the floor
of the cargo area, with the spare tire and
may be partially concealed. This eyelet
must be screwed into the positions provi-ded on the right sides of either the front or
rear bumper (see illustration).
There are two different types of covers over
the openings for the towing eyelet and they
have to be opened differently.
•If the cover has a notch, insert a coin,
etc., into the notch and pry open the
edge of the cover. Open the cover com-
pletely and remove it.
•If the cover has a mark along one edge
or in a corner, press the mark while pry-
ing out the opposite side/corner using a
coin, etc. Open the cover and remove it.
Screw the towing eyelet in place, first by hand
and then using the tire iron until it is securely in
place.
After the vehicle has been towed, the eyelet
should be removed and returned to its storage
location.
Press the cover for the attachment point back
into position.
NOTE
On certain models equipped with a trailer
hitch, the towing eyelet cannot be screwed
into the hole in the rear bumper. The towing
rope should be attached to the trailer hitch
instead. For this reason, the detachable
section of the trailer hitch should be safely
stowed in the vehicle at all times.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be used
to pull the vehicle up onto the flat bed.
WARNING
•Remember that the power brakes and
power steering will not function when
engine is not running. The braking and
steering systems will function but con-
siderably higher pressure will be
required on the brake pedal and greater
steering effort must be exerted.
•The towing eyelets must not be used for
pulling the vehicle out of a ditch or for
any similar purpose involving severe
strain. Do not use the towing eyelets to
pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow
truck.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Hood and engine compartment
08
317 Opening and closing the hood
G031911
Pull the lever located under the left side of
the dash to release the hood lock. An infor-
mation symbol will illuminate when the
hood is open.
Lift the hood slightly. Press the release
control (located under the right front edge
of the hood) to the left, and lift the hood
WARNING
Check that the hood locks properly when
closed.
Engine compartment, overview
The appearance of the engine compartment
may vary depending on engine model.
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
Radiator
Filler cap for engine oil
Cover over brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay and fuse box
Washer fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to
operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine
has been switched off.
WARNING
The ignition should always be completely
switched off before performing any opera-
tions in the engine compartment.
The distributor ignition system operates at
very high voltages. Special safety precau-
tions must be followed to prevent injury.
Always turn the ignition off when:
•Replacing distributor ignition compo-
nents e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
•Do not touch any part of the distributor
ignition system while the engine is run-
ning. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Fluids
08
321
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 357.
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
08

337
PosFunctionA
Starter motor relay30
Ignition coils20
Engine Control Module10
Injection system, mass air
meter, engine control mod-
ule15
A/C compressor, engine
valves, engine control mod-
ule10
EVAP valve, heated oxygen
sensor15
-
Fuel leakage detection5
–
Cooling fan80
Electro-hydraulic power
steering100

08 Maintenance and specifications
Fuses
08

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.339
PosFunctionA
Power front passenger's
seat*20
Folding rear seat head
restraints*15
Infotainment control mod-
ule5
Infotainment system, Sirius
satellite radio*10
Infotainment system15
Bluetooth hands-free sys-
tem5
Rear Seat Entertainment
system (RSE)*7.5
Laminated panoramic roof*
Courtesy lighting, climate
system sensor5
12-volt sockets15
Heated rear seat* (pas-
senger's side)15
Heated rear seat* (driver's
side)15
PosFunctionA
-
Heated front passenger's
seat*15
Heated driver's seat*15
Park assist*, trailer hitch
control module*, park
assist camera*5
All Wheel Drive* control
module5
Active chassis system*10
Positions-fuse box B
PosFunctionA
Tailgate wiper15
-
Front courtesy lighting,
driver's door power win-
dow controls, power
seat(s)*, HomeLInk
® Wire-
less Control System*
7.5
Instrument panel informa-
tion display5
PosFunctionA
Adaptive cruise control/
collision warning*10
Courtesy lighting, rain sen-
sor*7.5
Steering wheel module7.5
Cental locking: fuel filler
door10
Tailgate window washer15
Windshield washer15
Tailgate unlock10
-10
Fuel pump20
Climate system control
panel
Alarm movement sensor*5
-
Alarm, On-board diagnos-
tic system5
-

09 Specifications
Specifications09

357 Oil volume
Engine modelVolume (incl. filter)
3.2 (6-cyl.)B6324S4/S57.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
3.0T (6 cyl.)B6304T47.18 US qts (6.8 liters)
Other fluids and lubricants
FluidSystemVolumeSpecification
Transmission oilAAutomatic (TF-80SC)7.4 US qts (7 liters)Transmission fluid AW-1
Coolant3.2 (6-cyl.)9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)Coolant with corrosion inhibitor
mixed with water (50/50 mix), see
packaging.
3.0T9.4 US qts. (8.9 liters)
Air conditioningAll models1.7 lbs (770 g)Refrigerant: R134a (HFC134a),
PAG oil
Brake fluid0.63 US qts (0.6 liters)DOT 4+
Power steering1.26 US qts (1.2 liters)Power steering fluid WSS
M2C204-A2 or equivalent product.
Washer fluid6.8 US qts (6.5 liters)
4.7 US qts (4.5 liters
B)
Use a washer antifreeze recom-
mended by Volvo, mixed with
water.
Fuel tank volume3.0T/3.2 6 cyl.18.5 US gallons (70 liters)
AUnder normal driving conditions the transmission oil does not need changing during its service life. However, it may be necessary under adverse driving conditions.BModels without headlight washers

10 Index
10
369
Park Assist Camera................................. 190
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 122
warning light......................................... 78
Parking lights............................................. 94
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 59
Polishing.................................................. 343
Power front seat
memory function................................... 85
with keyless drive................................. 86
Power mirrors.......................................... 103
defroster............................................. 104
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 321
speed-dependent............................... 151
Power steering fluid................................. 357
Power tailgate.......................................... 271
Power windows....................................... 101
laminated glass................................... 102
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 20
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING. . 114, 333, 358R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................218
Radio functions........................................ 214
HD digital radio................................... 216
Rain sensor................................................ 98
READ button............................................ 131
Rear fog light.....................................94, 326
Rear park assist............................... 186, 188
Rear seat entertainment..........................245
Rear seat entertainment (option)
headphones........................................246
menus................................................. 251
remote control.................................... 254
Rear seat head restraints........................... 87
Rear seats
center head restraint............................. 87
folding................................................... 87
heated................................................. 143
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function............................... 104
compass............................................. 105
Rear window defroster............................104
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 39Refrigerant............................................... 357
Refueling..........................................266, 267
fuel filler cap....................................... 269
fuel filler door...................................... 268
fuel tank volume.................................357
Registering child restraints........................ 39
Remote control........................................ 254
replacing batteries.............................. 255
Remote key................................................ 56
approach lighting.................................. 58
immobilizer........................................... 57
key blade........................................ 56, 61
key memory.......................................... 57
locking the vehicle................................ 58
Personal Car Communicator..........58, 59
replacing the battery............................. 61
unlocking the vehicle............................ 58
Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 58
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 362
Rollover Protection System (ROPS).......... 35
Roll Stability Control (RSC)........................ 35
Roof loads............................................... 274

10 Index
10
370
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 38
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 78
securing child restraint sys-
tems.......................................... 42, 44, 46
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front..........................................84, 85
Sensus.....................................................130
Shiftlock.....................................................11
Side door mirrors..................................... 103
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 325
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 218Snow chains............................................ 298
Snow tires................................................ 298
Spare tire................................................. 299
Speed-dependent steering...................... 151
Spin control............................................. 149
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................149, 150
Engine Drag Control (EDC).................149
indicator light........................................ 77
Starting the engine..................................112
with keyless drive...............................112
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 57
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 275
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 90
horn....................................................... 91
keypad.................................. 90, 133, 209
Locking/unlocking................................ 90
Stone chips, touching up......................... 345
Storage spaces........................................ 198
Studded tires........................................... 298Sunroof
laminated panoramic roof................... 106
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 78
Symbols, overview................................... 359
T
Tailgate
driving with it open.............................262
locking/unlocking.................................. 67
power operated.................................. 271
wiper/washer........................................ 99
Tailgate wipers......................................... 330
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 326
Temporary spare tire...............................299
Three-way catalytic converter................. 269
Tire designations.....................................292
Tire inflation pressure..............................291
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....309, 310
indicator light........................................ 77
Tires.........................................................286
age...................................................... 286
changing from summer to winter........ 287
glossary of terms................................ 294