2013 VOLVO S60 checking oil

09 Maintenance and specifications
Engine oil 09
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Checking the engine oil
The oil level should be checked at regular inter-
vals, particularly during the period up to the
first scheduled maintenance service.
•See page 346 for oil specifications.
•Refer to the Warranty and Service Records
Information booklet for information on the
oil change intervals.
CAUTION
•Not checking the oil level regularly can
result in serious engine damage if the oil
level becomes too low.
•Oil that is lower than the specified qual-
ity can damage the engine.
•Volvo does not recommend the use of
oil additives.
•Always add oil of the same type and
viscosity as already used.
•Never fill oil above the MAX mark. This
could cause an increase in oil consump-
tion.
•Oil changes should be carried out by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
Checking and adding oil
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Location of the filler cap and dipstick
Volvo recommends Castrol oil products
NOTE
Before checking the oil:
•The car should be parked on a level sur-
face.
•If the engine is warm, wait for at least
10 – 15 minutes after the engine has
been switched off.
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The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick
Checking the oil1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a lint-
free rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and check
the oil level. The level must be between the
MIN and MAX marks.

09 Maintenance and specifications
Fluids 09
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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 347 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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Fluids09
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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 347.
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.

11 Index
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354
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 208
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 122
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................205
Active high beams..................................... 95
Active yaw control................................... 130
Adaptive brake lights............................... 121
Adaptive cruise control.................... 137, 139
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................27, 28
front...................................................... 23
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Air conditioning........................................ 200
Air distribution.......................................... 196
Air distribution table................................. 202
Air vents................................................... 197
All Wheel Drive......................................... 120Anti-freeze.......................................256, 310
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 78
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 122
Approach lighting..............................55, 100
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 235
BluetoothŸ devices............................. 238
BluetoothŸ hands-free system........... 240
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 238
getting started.................................... 213
HD digital radio................................... 224
introduction......................................... 212
media player....................................... 231
overview.............................................. 212
radio functions.................................... 222
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 226
sound settings.................................... 217
steering wheel keypad........................ 214
voice control....................................... 248
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 106
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 119
general description.....................118, 119oil........................................................ 347
shiftlock override................................ 120
Axle weight.............................................. 283
B
Battery
changing..................................... 321, 322
maintenance....................................... 321
remote key, replacing........................... 58
specifications...................................... 348
warning symbols................................. 320
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 179, 180, 181
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 240
Booster cushions....................................... 46
Brake lights.............................................. 121
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 122
Brake pad inspection.......................... 121
checking fluid level............................. 310
emergency brake assistance.............. 122
fluid..................................................... 347
general information............................. 121
warning light......................................... 80

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E
ECC.................................................200, 201
Economical driving.................................. 254
Electric parking brake.............................. 124
Electronic Climate Control.......198, 200, 201
air distribution table............................ 202
Interior Air Quality System.................. 201
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 116
Emergency towing................................... 268
Emission inspection readiness................ 305
Engine
overheating........................................... 81
specifications...................................... 345
starting................................................ 113
switching off....................................... 116
Engine compartment overview................307
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................130
Engine oil................................................. 346
checking............................................. 308
low pressure warning light.............. 79, 80
volumes.............................................. 346
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 115
Environment............................................... 12Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 262
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 304
Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 288
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 335
placing correctly................................. 113
Fluid specifications.................................. 347
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 97
Four C (active chassis system)................205
Front airbags.............................................. 23
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 27, 28
Front park assist..............................171, 173
Front seats...........................................86, 88
Fuel filler cap........................................... 260
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 259
Fuel level warning light.............................. 79
Fuel requirements............................ 257, 258
Fuel tank volume.....................................347Fuses...............................324, 325, 328, 331
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 110
Gasoline requirements............................. 258
Gas tank volume...................................... 347
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 119
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 119
Generator warning light............................. 80
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 282
Grocery bag holder.................................. 263
Gross vehicle weight...............................283
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 98
HD digital radio........................................ 224
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 96
active high beams................................. 95

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L
Labels
list of................................................... 341
location of........................................... 340
LATCH anchors......................................... 47
Leather care............................................. 334
Lighting panel............................................ 93
Load anchoring eyelets...........................262
Loading the vehicle.......................... 262, 283
roof loads............................................ 264
Locking...................................................... 65
Locking the vehicle.................................... 55
Locks, child safety..................................... 49
Low beams................................................ 93
Low fuel level warning light........................ 79
Low oil pressure warning light................... 80
M
Main instrument panel............................. 187
Maintenance............................................ 304
hoisting the vehicle............................. 305
performed by the owner.....................305Malfunction indicator light......................... 79
Media player (infotainment system)......... 231
Menu........................................................ 189
Messages in the instrument panel........... 187
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 106
power door......................................... 105
rearview, auto-dim function................ 106
retractable........................................... 105
vanity.................................................. 208
Moonroof................................................. 108
Motor oil
checking............................................. 308
volumes.............................................. 346
MY CAR................................................... 189
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 27, 28
Octane recommendations.......................258
Odometer, trip........................................... 82Oil
checking............................................. 308
volumes.............................................. 346
Oil quality................................................. 346
OK button................................................ 187
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 352
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 99
Overheating, engine................................... 81
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 261
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 335
Park assist.......................................171, 173
Park Assist Camera................................. 175
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 124
warning light......................................... 80
Parking lights............................................. 97
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 56
Polishing.................................................. 333