2019 VOLVO S60 TWIN ENGINE maintenance

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High-pressure washing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as itbecomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier toclean because dirt does not attach as strongly. Italso reduces the risk of scratches and keeps thevehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a carwash or garage with an oil separator. Use a carwashing detergent.

High-pressure washing
If washing the vehicle with a high-pressure wash,use sweeping movements and keep the nozzle atleast 30 cm (13 in.) from the vehicle. Do notspray directly onto locks.

Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 598)
Polishing and waxing (p. 599)
Hand washing (p. 599)
Automatic car washes (p. 601)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 602)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 603)
Cleaning rims (p. 604)
Corrosion protection (p. 604)
Cleaning the wiper blades
The vehicle should be washed as soon as itbecomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier toclean because dirt does not attach as strongly. Italso reduces the risk of scratches and keeps thevehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a carwash or garage with an oil separator. Use a carwashing detergent.
Wiper blades
Asphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, aswell as insects, ice etc. on the windshield, shortenthe service life of wiper blades.
When cleaning, put the wiper blades in the serv-ice position.

NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windshield regu-larly with a lukewarm soap solution or vehicleshampoo. Do not use strong solvents.

Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 598)
Polishing and waxing (p. 599)
Hand washing (p. 599)
Automatic car washes (p. 601)
High-pressure washing (p. 602)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 603)
Cleaning rims (p. 604)
Corrosion protection (p. 604)

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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber andtrim components
The vehicle should be washed as soon as itbecomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier toclean because dirt does not attach as strongly. Italso reduces the risk of scratches and keeps thevehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a carwash or garage with an oil separator and use carwashing detergent.

Exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components
A special cleaning agent available from Volvoretailers is recommended for the cleaning andcare of colored plastic parts, rubber and trimcomponents, e.g. glossy trim. Follow the usageinstructions for the cleaning agent carefully.
Avoid using car washing detergents with a pHvalue lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5. Doingso could result in the discoloring of anodized alu-minum surfaces* (as shown in the illustrationsbelow). Abrasive polishing agents are not recom-mended for these areas (as shown in the illustra-tions below).
Components that should be washed with a cleaningproduct with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.

CAUTION
Avoid waxing and polishing plastic and rubber.
If using degreaser on plastic and rubber, onlyrub (if necessary) with slight pressure. Use asoft sponge.
Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear awayor damage the glossy surface layer.
Polish containing abrasives must not be used.
CAUTION
Avoid washing the vehicle with cleaner with apH value below 3.5 or above 11.5. This couldcause discoloration of anodized aluminumcomponents like the roof rail and around theside windows.
Never use metal polishing agent on anodizedaluminum components. This could cause dis-coloration and destroy the surface treatment.

Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 598)
Polishing and waxing (p. 599)
Hand washing (p. 599)
Automatic car washes (p. 601)
High-pressure washing (p. 602)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 602)
Cleaning rims (p. 604)
Corrosion protection (p. 604)

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Cleaning rims
The vehicle should be washed as soon as itbecomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier toclean because dirt does not attach as strongly. Italso reduces the risk of scratches and keeps thevehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a carwash or garage with an oil separator and use carwashing detergent.

Rims
Only use rim cleaning products recommended byVolvo.
Strong rim cleaning agents could damage thesurface and stain the chromed aluminum rims.

Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 598)
Polishing and waxing (p. 599)
Hand washing (p. 599)
Automatic car washes (p. 601)
High-pressure washing (p. 602)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 603)
Cleaning rims (p. 604)
Corrosion protection (p. 604)
Corrosion protection
Your vehicle is constructed with effective protec-tion against corrosion.
Corrosion protection for the body consists ofmodern metallic protective coatings on the sheetmetal, a high-quality painting process, corrosion-protected and minimized metal overlap, andshielding plastic components, abrasion protectionand supplemental rust inhibitor in exposed areas.In the chassis, exposed components of the wheelsuspension are made of corrosion-resistant castaluminum.
Inspection and maintenance
The corrosion protection does not normallyrequire maintenance but keeping the vehicleclean is always a good way to further reduce therisk of corrosion. The use of strong alkaline oracidic cleaning fluids should always be avoidedon shiny body components. Any stone chips inthe paint should be touched up as soon as theyare discovered.

Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 598)
Polishing and waxing (p. 599)
Hand washing (p. 599)
Automatic car washes (p. 601)
High-pressure washing (p. 602)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 602)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 603)
Cleaning rims (p. 604)

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Paintwork
The paintwork consists of multiple layers. It is animportant part of the vehicle's corrosion protec-tion and therefore needs to be checked regu-larly.
The most common types of paint damage areminor stone chips, scratches and damage to e.g.the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers. Tohelp prevent corrosion, paint damage should berectified immediately.

Related information
Touching up minor paint damage (p. 605)
Color codes (p. 606)
Touching up minor paint damage
The paintwork is an important part of the vehi-cle's corrosion protection and therefore needsto be checked regularly. The most commontypes of paint damage are minor stone chips,scratches and damage to e.g. the edges offenders, doors and bumpers.
Touching up paint damage
To help prevent corrosion, paint damage shouldbe rectified immediately.

NOTE
Make sure the surface is clean and dry beforeperforming any touch-ups to the paint. Thesurface temperature should be at least 15°C (59 °F).

Materials that might be needed
Primer21 ‒ special adhesive primer is availa-ble in a spray can for e.g. plastic-coveredbumpers.
Base coat and clear coat ‒ available in spray
cans or as a touch-up pen/stick22.
Masking tape.
Fine-grain sandpaper21.
If the damage has not reached all the way downto the metal, then touch-up paint can be appliedimmediately after the surface has been cleaned.
1. Place a strip of masking tape over the dam-aged surface. Pull the tape off so that anyloose flakes of paint adhere to it.
If the damage goes down to the bare metal,you may need to use primer first. If the paintdamage is on a plastic surface, an adhesiveprimer should be used for better results.Spray the primer into the lid of the spray canand brush on thinly.
2.Light sanding with a very fine-grained sand-paper or similar may be required beforepainting (e.g. if there are uneven edges).Clean the area carefully and let it dry.
21If required.22Follow the instructions on the packaging for the touch-up pen/stick carefully.

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3. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with asmall brush, toothpick or similar. When theprimer is dry, apply one or more coats ofpaint and then a clear coat, letting the paintdry between each application.
If there is a longer scratch, follow the same pro-cedure as above, but first mask off the surround-ing area to protect the undamaged paint.
Touch-up pens/sticks and spray paint are availa-ble at Volvo retailers.

NOTE
If the stone chip has not gone down to thebare metal and an undamaged coat of paintremains, apply base coat and clear coatimmediately after cleaning the surface.

Related information
Paintwork (p. 605)
Color codes (p. 606)
Color codes
Color code
The color code label is located on the left doorpillar and is visible when the left front door isopened.
Sample color code (1): US models.
Vehicle paint code
Sample color code (1): Canadian models.
Vehicle paint code
It is important to use the right color.

Related information
Paintwork (p. 605)
Touching up minor paint damage (p. 605)

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Replacing windshield wiper blades
The wiper blades help remove water from thewindshield. Along with the washer fluid, theyclean the glass and help improve visibility whiledriving. The wiper blades can be replaced.

Replacing wiper blades
1. Raise the wiper arms to the service position.Service position is activated/deactivated viathe function view in the center display whenthe car is stationary and the windshield wip-ers are not on.
2. Put the wiper blade in removal positionby folding it out from the wiper arm until itclicks.
3. Press and hold the button on the wiperblade attachment and pull the wiper blade
straight out , parallel with the wiper arm.
4.Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicksinto place.
5. Fold the blade back toward the arm until itclicks into place. The blade is no longer in itsremoval position and can once again bemoved.
6. Check to make sure the wiper blade issecurely in place.
7. Press the wiper blade back against the wind-shield.

Wiper blades come in varying lengths
NOTE
When changing wiper blades, make sure thatthe blades are of different lengths. The bladeon the driver's side is longer than the one onthe passenger side.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 177)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 176)
Filling washer fluid (p. 609)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 608)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 175)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)

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Windshield wipers in the serviceposition
The windshield wiper blades must be in the serv-ice (vertical) position for certain operations, e.g.replacing the blades.
Windshield wipers in the service position.
The windshield wipers must be in the serviceposition when replacing, washing or lifting theblades (e.g. to scrape ice or snow from the wind-shield).

CAUTION
Before placing the wipers in service position,ensure that they have not frozen to the wind-shield.
Activating/deactivating service position
The service position can be activated/deactivatedwhen the vehicle is stationary and the windshieldwipers are switched off. Service position is acti-vated/deactivated via Function view in the centerdisplay:
Tap the Wiper ServicePosition button. The indicatorlight in the button will illuminatewhen service position is acti-vated. The wipers will move tothe service position when acti-vated. To deactivate the serviceposition, tap Wiper Service Position once. Theindicator light in the button will go out when serv-ice position is deactivated.
The wiper blades will also move out of the serviceposition if:
The windshield wipers are turned on.
The windshield washers are turned on.
The rain sensor is activated.
The vehicle begins moving.

CAUTION
If the wiper arms in service position are raisedfrom the windshield, they must be folded backagainst the windscreen before activating wip-ing, washing or rain sensor as well as beforedeparture. This is to prevent scratching thepaint on the hood.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 177)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 176)
Filling washer fluid (p. 609)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 607)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 175)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)

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Filling washer fluid
Washer fluid is used to help keep the headlightsand windshield clean. Washer fluid containinganti-freeze should be used in very cold weather(below-freezing temperatures).
Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the bluecover. The reservoir is used for both the wind-shield washer and the headlight washer*

NOTE
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) ofwasher fluid remaining, the message Washer
fluid Level low, refill and the symbolwill be displayed in the instrument panel.
Recommended grade: Washer fluid recom-mended by Volvo, with frost protection during
cold weather and temperatures below the freez-ing point.
CAUTION
Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equiva-lent fluid with the recommended pH valuebetween 6 and 8, diluted as recommended,e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neutral water.

CAUTION
Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when tem-peratures are below the freezing point to helpkeep the pump, reservoir and hoses fromfreezing.
Volume:
Vehicles with headlight washing: 5.5 liters(5.8 qts).
Vehicles without headlight washing: 3.5 lit-ers (3.7 qts).

Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 177)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 176)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 608)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 607)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 175)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)