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Protecting leather upholstery1. Put a small amount of protectant creamon a cloth and apply a thin coating of cream to the upholstery with light circularmovements.
2. Allow the leather to dry for 20 minutes. This will help the leather resist staining and protect against sunlight's harmful UV rays.
CAUTION
• Under no circumstances should gaso- line, naphtha or similar cleaning agentsbe used on the plastic or the leathersince these can cause damage.
• Take extra care when removing stainssuch as ink or lipstick since the color-ing can spread.
• Use solvents sparingly. Too much sol-vent can damage the seat padding.
• Start from the outside of the stain andwork toward the center.
• Sharp objects (e.g. pencils or pens in apocket) or Velcro fasteners on clothingmay damage the textile upholstery.
• Clothing that is not colorfast, such asnew jeans or suede garments, maystain the upholstery.
Cleaning a leather-covered steering wheel
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Remove soil, dust, etc., with a damp sponge and a neutral soap solution.
• Leather should be allowed to breath.Never cover the steering wheel with aplastic protector.
• Volvo recommends cleaning, protectingand conditioning the steering wheel withVolvo's Leather Care Kit 951 0251 andLeather Softener 943 7429.
If there are stains on the steering wheel: Type 1 (ink, wine, coffee, milk, sweat or
blood)
–Use a soft cloth or sponge. Wipe the wheel with a solution with 5% ammonia.For blood stains, mix approx. 1 cup (2 dl)of water and one ounce (25g) of salt andwipe the stain.
Type 2 (fat, oil, sauces, or chocolate)
1. Same procedure as for type I stains.
2. Finish by rubbing the wheel with absorb- ent paper or a towel.
Type 3 (dry soil or dust)
1. Remove the soil/dust with a soft brush.
2. Same procedure as for type I stains.
CAUTION
Sharp objects, such as rings, could dam- age the leather on the steering wheel.
Cleaning the seat beltsClean only with lukewarm water and a mild soap solution.
Cleaning floor matsThe floor mats should be vacuumed orbrushed clean regularly, especially duringwinter when they should be taken out for dry-ing. Spots on textile mats can be removedwith a mild detergent. For best protection inwinter, Volvo recommends the use of Volvorubber floor mats. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Spots on interior plastic, metal, or wood surfaces
Cleaning interior plastic components should be done with a cleaning agent speciallydesigned for this purpose. Consult your Volvoretailer.
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CAUTION
•Do not use cleaning agents with high alcohol content such as washer fluidto clean instrument panel glass.
• Never spray cleaning agents or waterdirectly onto components with electri-cal buttons or controls. Clean compo-nents of this type by applying thecleaning agent/water sparingly to acloth and wiping the components sothat no liquid penetrates into thesecomponents.
Related information
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Washing the car (p. 356)
Touching up paintwork
Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the fin-ish regularly, for instance washing the vehicle.Touch-up if necessary. Paint repairs require special equipment and skill. Contact your Volvo retailer for anyextensive damage. Minor scratches can be repaired by using Volvo touch-up paint.
Color code
Sample color code: US models
Sample color code: Canadian models
Make sure you have the right color. See Label information (p. 363) for the location of thislabel (label number 4 in the illustration).
Minor stone chips and scratchesMaterial:
• Primer – can
• Paint – touch-up pen
• Brush
• Masking tape
If the stone chip has not gone down to thebare metal and an undamaged color coatremains, you can add paint immediately afterremoving dirt.
NOTE
When touching up the vehicle, it should be clean and dry. The surface temperatureshould be above 60 °F (15 °C).
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Repairing stone chips
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1. Place a strip of masking tape over thedamaged surface. Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it.
2. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush.
3. When the primer surface is dry, the paint can be applied using a brush. Mix thepaint thoroughly; apply several thin paintcoats and let dry after each application.
4. If there is a longer scratch, you may want to protect surrounding paint by masking itoff
5. After a few days, polish the touched-up areas. Use a soft rag and a small amountof polish.
Related information
• Label information (p. 363)
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Label information
The labels in your vehicle provide information such as the chassis number, paint code, tireinflation pressure, etc.
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List of labelsVehicle Emission Control Information. Your Volvo is designed to meet all appli- cable emission standards, as evidencedby the certification label on the undersideof the hood. For further information regar-ding these regulations, please consultyour Volvo retailer.
Engine oil. This label contains the recom-
mended engine oil specifications.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The VehicleIdentification Number (VIN) should alwaysbe quoted in all correspondence concern-ing your vehicle with the retailer and whenordering parts.
Tire inflation pressures. This label indi-
cates the correct inflation pressures for the tires that were on the vehicle when itleft the factory.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand- ards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) andMinistry of Transport (CMVSS) stand- ards (Canada). Your Volvo is designed to
meet all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label on thedriver's side B-pillar (the structural mem-ber at the side of the vehicle, at the rearof the driver's door opening). This labelalso includes codes for paint color, etc.For further information regarding theseregulations, please consult your Volvoretailer. U.S. models have the upperdecal; Canadian models have the lowerone.
Related information
• Weights (p. 368)
• Engine specifications (p. 370)
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Dimensions
This section lists your vehicle's most impor- tant dimensions.
Dimensions–S60
PositionDimensionin. (mm)
AGround clearance (curb weight + 2 people)A4.9 (124 )
BWheelbase109.3 (2776)
CLength182.5 (4635)
DLoad length, floor, seatback down68.9 (1749)
ELoad length, floor38.0 (965)
FHeight58.4 (1484)