2017 VOLVO V60 Owner´s Manual

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Checking the level
The fluid reservoir is concealed under the round cover at the rear of the engine compartment. Theround cover must be removed first before thereservoir cap can be accessed. Check, without removing the cap, that there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir. Fluid type: DOT 4 boiling point >536 °F
(>280 °C).Replace : The fluid should be replaced according
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 toreplace the fluid more often. Consult a trainedand 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 mes- sage is shown in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the car towed to a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni- cian and have the brake system inspec-ted.
• Dot 4 should never be mixed with anyother type of brake fluid.
Filling
1. Turn and open the cover.
2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks.Engine compartment – power steering fluid
The fluid level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. For capacities and recommended
fluid grade, see Fuel tank volume – specification and volume (p. 387).
Check the level frequently. It does not normally require changing.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power steer- ing system or if the vehicle has no electricalcurrent and must be towed, it is still possibleto steer the vehicle. However, keep in mindthat greater effort will be required to turn thesteering wheel.

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CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering fluid reservoir clean when checking.
Bulbs – introduction
Certain bulbs can be replaced by the vehicle's owner. However, the bulbs on the following listshould only be replaced by a trained and quali-fied Volvo service technician.
All bulb specifications are listed in Bulbs – speci-
fications (p. 351).
• Active Bending Lights
• Front parking lights
• Front side marker lights
• Cornering lights
• Turn signals in the door mirrors
• Approach lighting in the door mirrors
• Interior lighting (except for the front footwelllighting)
• Rear parking lights/side marker lights
• LED bulbs
NOTE
•For information regarding any bulbs not mentioned in this section, please contactyour Volvo retailer or a trained andauthorized Volvo service technician.
• Always switch off the ignition before star-ting to replace a bulb.
• If an error message remains in the dis-play after a faulty bulb has been replaced,contact an authorized Volvo workshop.
• Condensation may form temporarily onthe inside of the lenses of exterior lightssuch as headlights, fog lights, or taillights.This is normal and the lights aredesigned to withstand moisture. Normally,condensation will dissipate after thelights have been on for a short time.
• The optional Active Bending Light bulbscontain trace amounts of mercury. Thesebulbs should always be disposed of by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin- gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vapor-ize in the heat and will leave a deposit on thereflector, which will damage it.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.345
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when changing bulbs.
• If the engine has been running just priorto replacing bulbs in the headlight hous-ing, please keep in mind that componentsin the engine compartment will be hot.
WARNING
•
Active Bending Lights
* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, these bulbs should only be replaced by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
• Turn off the lights and remove the remotekey from the ignition before changing anybulbs.
Related information
•Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 345)
• Bulbs – taillight housing (p. 349)
• Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting (p. 350)
• Bulbs – cargo area lighting (p. 350)
• Bulbs – license plate lighting (p. 350)
Bulbs – headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing all front bulbs.
Removing the headlight housing
Pull out the headlight housing's locking pins.
Remove the headlight housing by alterna- tively pulling the front and rear edges until itcan be lifted out.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on the connector itself and not on the wiring.
Unplug the wiring connector by holding down the clip with your thumb.
Pull the connector out with the other hand.
5. Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching the lens.
6. Replace the defective bulb(s).
Reinserting the headlight housing
1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into place.

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pins. The short locking pin should be closest to the grille. Check that they are correctlyinserted. The headlight housing must be properly in place and the wiring connector correctlyreconnected before the lighting is switchedon or the remote key is inserted into the igni-tion slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Related information
• Bulbs – introduction (p. 344)
• Bulbs – cover (p. 346)
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 351)
Bulbs – cover The larger cover has to be removed in order to change the high/low beam headlight bulbs.
Removing the cover to access the
bulbs
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see Bulbs – introduction (p. 344).
1. Loosen the cover's four retaining screws (3-4 turns) with a Torx T20 tool (1). The screws should not be removed completely.
2. Push the cover to the side.
3. Remove the cover.Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
Related information
• Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 345)
• Bulbs – low beam, Halogen (p. 347)
• Bulbs – high beam, Halogen (p. 347)
• Bulbs – extra high beam (p. 348)

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Bulbs – low beam, Halogen The low beam bulb is concealed by the larger cover.
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehi-cle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 345)).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see Bulbs – cover (p. 346)).
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. The guide lug on the new bulb should be straight up when the bulb is inserted into the holder and the bulb should snap into place.
6. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 351)
Bulbs – high beam, Halogen
The high beam bulb is concealed behind the larger cover.
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehi- cle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 345)).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see Bulbs – cover (p. 346)).
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclock- wise and pulling it straight out.
4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Press the new bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise to put it in place. It can only be secured in one position.
6. Reinsert the bulb holder into the headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 351)

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Bulbs – extra high beam The extra high beam bulb is concealed by the larger cover.
Extra high beam2
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehi-
cle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 345)).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see Bulbs – cover (p. 346)).
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclock- wise and pulling it straight out.
4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Press the new bulb into the socket and turn it clockwise to put it in place. It can only be secured in one position. 6. Put the cover back into position and reinstall
the headlight housing.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 351)
Bulbs – front turn signals The turn signal bulb is concealed behind the smaller cover.
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehi-
cle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 345)).
2. Remove the cover by pulling it straight out.
3. Pull the holder to access the bulb.
4. Press in the bulb and turn it to remove it from the holder.
5. Press and turn the new bulb into place.
6. Reinsert the bulb holder into the headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
2Models with optional Active Bending Lights only.

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Related information
•Bulbs – specifications (p. 351)
Bulbs – taillight housing The backup lights, fog lights and turn signals are replaced from inside the cargo area
Brake light (LED)
Parking lights/side marker light (LED)
Turn signal
Brake light (LED)
Backup light
Rear fog light
1. Open the panel.
2. Pull the insulation in front of the bulb holder
straight out.
3. Press down the catch and pull out the bulb holder.
4. Remove the defective bulb by pressing it in and turning it counterclockwise.
5. Press a new bulb into place and turn it clock- wise.
6. Hold down the catch and press the bulb holder back into place.
7. Put the insulation and panel back in place.
Related information
• Bulbs – introduction (p. 344)
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 351)

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Bulbs – license plate lightingThe license plate lighting is located next to the tailgate handle.
1. Remove the screws with a screwdriver.
2. Carefully detach the entire bulb housing and pull it out.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reinsert the entire bulb housing and tighten the screws.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 351)
Bulbs – cargo area lighting
The cargo area light is located in the ceiling liner.
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1. Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so that the bulb housing comes loose.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Check that the bulb illuminates and press it back into the bulb housing.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 351)
Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting
The vanity mirror bulbs are located behind the lens.
Removing the lens
1. Insert a screwdriver underneath the side of the lens and carefully pry up the lug on the edge.
2. Carefully detach and lift out the lens.
3. Use needle nose pliers to pull the bulb straight to the side. Replace the bulb. Do not exert too much pressure on the bulb with thepliers to help avoid damaging it.
Reinstalling the lens1. Put the lens back into position.
2. Press it into place.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 351)