2019 VOLVO S60 TWIN ENGINE Owners Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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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)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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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)

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

SPECIFICATIONS
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Type designations
The decals in the vehicle contain informationsuch as chassis number, type designation, colorcode, etc.

Location of decals
The illustration is general and details may vary depending on market and model.

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Vehicle Emission Control Information. USmodels. Your Volvo is designed to meet all appli-cable emission standards, as evidenced by thecertification label on the underside of the hood.For further information regarding these regula-tions, please consult your Volvo retailer.
Vehicle Emission Control Information.Canadian models. Your Volvo is designed tomeet all applicable emission standards, as evi-denced by the certification label on the undersideof the hood. For further information regardingthese regulations, please consult your Volvoretailer.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). TheVIN plate is located on the top left surface of thedashboard. The Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) should always be quoted in all correspond-ence concerning your vehicle with the retailer andwhen ordering parts.
Tire inflation pressures. This label indicatesthe correct inflation pressures for the tires thatwere on the vehicle when it left the factory.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards(FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry ofTransport (CMVSS) standards (Canada). YourVolvo is designed to meet all applicable safetystandards, as evidenced by the certification labelon the driver's side B-pillar (the structural mem-ber at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of thedriver's door opening). This label also includescodes for paint color, etc. For further informationregarding these regulations, please consult yourVolvo retailer. U.S. models have the upper decal;Canadian models have the lower one.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Engine oil. This label contains the recom-mended engine oil specifications.
Decal A/C. Refrigerant R134a.

NOTE
The decals shown in the Owner's Manual donot claim to be exact reproductions of thosefound in the vehicle. The purpose is to showapproximately how they look and about wherethey are located on the vehicle. The informa-tion that applies for your vehicle in particularis found on the decal on the vehicle.
Related information
Air conditioning specifications (p. 622)