2013 VOLVO XC60 check transmission fluid

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Driving recommendations
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the ignition switched off, which drains the
battery.
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. 0W-30 oil is recommended fordriving in areas with sustained low temper-
atures.
•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 304.
•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
2 parts water Down to –18 °F (–28 °C):
1 part washer solvent and 1 part water.
•Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
•Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can
cause damage to the locks.

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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 210
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 125
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................207
Active high beams..................................... 96
Active yaw control................................... 134
Adaptive brake lights............................... 124
Adaptive cruise control.................... 140, 142
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 202
Air distribution.......................................... 198
Air distribution table................................. 204
Air vents................................................... 199
All Wheel Drive......................................... 123Anti-freeze.......................................270, 328
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 78
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 125
Approach lighting..............................59, 101
Audio system
AUX/USB sockets............................... 238
BluetoothŸ devices............................. 241
BluetoothŸ hands-free system........... 243
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 241
getting started.................................... 215
HD digital radio................................... 227
introduction......................................... 214
media player....................................... 234
overview.............................................. 214
radio functions.................................... 225
Rear seat entertainment..................... 255
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 229
sound settings.................................... 220
steering wheel keypad........................ 216
voice control....................................... 251
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 108
Automatic locking retractor....................... 38
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 122
general description.....................121, 122oil........................................................ 364
shiftlock override................................ 123
Axle weight.............................................. 301
B
Battery
changing..................................... 340, 341
maintenance....................................... 340
remote key, replacing........................... 62
specifications...................................... 365
warning symbols................................. 339
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 182, 183, 184
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 243
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 49
Booster cushions....................................... 46
Brake lights.............................................. 124
Brake system
ABS..................................................... 125
Brake pad inspection.......................... 124
checking fluid level............................. 328
emergency brake assistance.............. 125
fluid..................................................... 364
general information............................. 124

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Door mirrors............................................. 107
Driver alert............................................... 168
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 268
Driving in cold weather............................ 270
Driving through water..............................269
E
ECC.................................................202, 203
Economical driving.................................. 268
Electric parking brake.............................. 127
Electronic Climate Control.......200, 202, 203
air distribution table............................ 204
Interior Air Quality System.................. 203
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 119
Emergency towing................................... 286
Emission inspection readiness................ 323
Engine
overheating........................................... 81
specifications...................................... 362
starting................................................ 116
switching off....................................... 119Engine compartment overview................325
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................134
Engine oil................................................. 363
checking............................................. 326
low pressure warning light.............. 79, 80
volumes.............................................. 363
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 118
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 278
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 322
Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 306
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 353
placing correctly................................. 116
Fluid specifications.................................. 364
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 98
rear...................................................... 334
Four C (active chassis system)................207Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 174, 176
Front seats...........................................86, 88
Fuel filler cap........................................... 274
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 273
Fuel level warning light.............................. 79
Fuel requirements............................ 271, 272
Fuel tank volume.....................................364
Fuses............................... 342, 343, 346, 349
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 113
Gasoline requirements............................. 272
Gas tank volume...................................... 364
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 122
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 122
Generator warning light............................. 80
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 300