2021 VOLVO V60 maintenance schedule

YOUR VOLVO
* Option/accessory.
28
Drive-E ‒ purer driving pleasure
Volvo is committed to the well-being of its customers. As a natural part of this commit-ment, we care about the environment inwhich we all live. Concern for the environ-ment means an everyday involvement inreducing our environmental impact.
Volvo's environmental activities are based on a holistic view, which means we consider theoverall environmental impact of a productthroughout its complete life cycle. In this con-text, design, production, product use, andrecycling are all important considerations. Inproduction, Volvo has partly or completelyphased out several chemicals including CFCs,lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; andreduced the number of chemicals used in ourplants 50% since 1991. Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converterwith a Lambda sond, now called the heatedoxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version ofthis highly efficient system reduces emissionsof harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from theexhaust pipe by approximately 95 - 99% andthe search to eliminate the remaining emis-sions continues. Volvo is the only automobilemanufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits forthe air conditioning system of all models as farback as the 1975 model 240. Advanced elec-tronic engine controls and cleaner fuels arebringing us closer to our goal. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of con-ventional gasoline-powered internal combus-tion engines, Volvo is actively looking atadvanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles. When you drive a Volvo, you become our part- ner in the work to lessen the vehicle's impacton the environment. To reduce your vehicle'senvironmental impact, you can:
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires.Tests have shown decreased fuel econ-omy with improperly inflated tires.
Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule in your Warranty and ServiceRecords Information booklet.
Drive at a constant speed whenever possi-ble.
See a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician as soon as possible for inspec-tion if the check engine (malfunction indi-cator) light illuminates, or stays on afterthe vehicle has started.
Properly dispose of any vehicle-relatedwaste such as used motor oil, used batter-ies, brake pads, etc.
When cleaning your vehicle, please usegenuine Volvo car care products. All Volvocar care products are formulated to beenvironmentally friendly.
Related information
Economical driving (p. 423)
Starting and stopping preconditioning
*
(p. 226)
The Owner's Manual and the environment(p. 23)
Air quality (p. 201)

STARTING AND DRIVING
399
Braking on wet roadsProlonged driving in heavy rain without brak- ing may cause braking effect to be slightlydelayed the first time the brakes are applied.
This may also occur after washing the vehicle. It will then be necessary to apply greater pres-sure to the brake pedal. You should thereforemaintain a greater distance to the vehicleahead. Firmly apply the brakes after washing the vehicle or driving on wet roads. This helpswarm up the brake discs, enabling them to drymore quickly and protecting them against cor-rosion. Consider the current traffic situationwhen braking.
Related information
Brakes (p. 397)
Braking on salted roads (p. 399)
Braking on salted roads
When driving on salted roads, a layer of salt may form on the brake discs and brake pads.
This could increase stopping distance. Main- tain an extra large safety distance to the vehi-cle ahead. Make sure to also:
Apply the brakes from time to time to helpremove salt. Make sure braking does notpose a risk to any other road users.
Gently apply the brakes when you havefinished driving and before driving again.
Related information
Brakes (p. 397)
Braking on wet roads (p. 399)
Maintenance of the brake system
Regularly check the brake system compo- nents for wear.
To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as possible, follow the Volvo service schedulespecified in the Warranty and MaintenanceRecords Information booklet. After replacingbrake pads and brake discs, braking effect isnot adapted until they are "broken in" by driv-ing a few hundred kilometers (miles). Com-pensate for the reduced braking effect byapplying greater pressure to the brake pedal.Volvo recommends only using brake padsapproved for your Volvo.
CAUTION
The brake system's components should be regularly checked for wear. Contact a workshop for advice on how to do this or let a workshop perform theinspection - an authorized Volvo workshopis recommended.
Related information
Brakes (p. 397)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
566
Volvo's service program To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as possible, follow the Volvo service schedulespecified in the Warranty and MaintenanceRecords Information booklet.
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas- senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-oxide, phthalates, and lead, which areknown to the State of California to causecancer and birth defects or other reproduc-tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoidbreathing exhaust, do not idle the engineexcept as necessary, service your vehicle ina well ventilated area and wear gloves orwash your hands frequently when servicingyour vehicle. For more information go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Volvo recommends having an authorized Volvo workshop perform service and mainte-nance. Volvo workshops have the staff, serviceliterature and special tools that can providethe highest quality of service.
CAUTION
To ensure the Volvo warranty is not invali- dated, check and follow the Warranty andService Records Information booklet.
IntroductionThe maintenance services contain several checks that require special instruments andtools and therefore must be performed by aqualified technician. To keep your Volvo in topcondition, specify time-tested and provenGenuine Volvo Parts and Accessories.
The Federal Clean Air Act - U.S.
The Federal Clean Air Act requires vehicle manufacturers to furnish written instructionsto the ultimate purchaser to assure the properservicing and function of the components thatcontrol emissions. These services, which arelisted in the "Warranty and Service RecordsInformation" booklet, are not covered by thewarranty. You will be required to pay for laborand material used.
Maintenance
Your Volvo passed several major inspections before it was delivered to you, in accordancewith Volvo specifications. The maintenanceprocedures outlined in the Warranty and Serv-ice Records Information booklet, many ofwhich will positively affect your vehicle's emis-sions, should be performed as indicated. It isrecommended that receipts for vehicle emis-sion maintenance be retained in case ques-tions arise concerning maintenance. Inspec-tion and maintenance should also be per-formed anytime a malfunction is observed orsuspected.
Applicable warranties - U.S./Canada
In accordance with applicable U.S. and Cana- dian regulations, the following list of warran-ties is provided. New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
Corrosion Protection Limited Warranty
Seat Belt and Supplemental Restraint Systems Limited Warranty
Emission Design and Defect Warranty
Emission Performance Warranty
These are federal warranties; other warrantiesare provided as required by state/provinciallaw. Refer to your separate Warranty andService Records Information booklet fordetailed information concerning each of thewarranties.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
}}
567
Periodic maintenance helps minimize emissions
NOTE
Refer to your Service and Warranty Booklet for a comprehensive serviceand maintenance schedule up to240,000 km (150,000 miles). Thisprogram contains inspections and ser-vices necessary for the proper functionof your vehicle and includes compo-nents that affect vehicle emissions.
The Warranty and Service RecordsInformation booklet also containsdetailed information concerning thewarranties that apply to your vehicle.
On-board Diagnostic SystemOBD II is part of your vehicle's computerized engine management system. It stores diag-nostic information about your vehicle's emis-sion controls. It can light the Check Enginelight (MIL) if it detects an emission control"fault." A "fault" is a component or systemthat is not performing within an expectedrange. A fault may be permanent or temporary.OBD II will store a message about any fault.
Emission inspection readiness
How do states use
OBD II for emission
inspections?
Many states connect a computer directly to a vehicle's OBD II system. The inspector canthen read "faults." In some states, this type ofinspection has replaced the tailpipe emissiontest.
How can my vehicle fail OBD II emission
inspection?
Your vehicle can fail OBD II emission inspec- tion for any of the following reasons: If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit, your vehicle may fail inspection.
If your vehicle's Check Engine light was lit,but went out without any action on yourpart, OBD II will still have a recorded fault.Your vehicle may pass or fail, dependingon the inspection practices in your area.
If you had recent service that required dis-connecting the battery, OBD II diagnosticinformation may be incomplete and "notready" for inspection. A vehicle that is notready may fail inspection.
How can I prepare for my next
OBD II
emission inspection?
If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit or was lit but went out without service, have your vehicle diagnosed and, if necessary,serviced by a qualified Volvo technician.
If you recently had service for a lit CheckEngine light, or if you had service thatrequired disconnecting the battery, aperiod of driving is necessary to bring theOBD II system to "ready" for inspection.Two half-hour trips of mixed stop-and-go/highway driving are typically needed toallow OBD II to reach readiness. YourVolvo retailer can provide you with moreinformation on planning a trip.
Maintain your vehicle in accordance withyour vehicle's maintenance schedule.
Owner maintenancePeriodic maintenance requirements and inter-vals are described in your vehicle's Warrantyand Service Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenanceservices.
Each time the vehicle is refueled:
Check the engine oil level.
Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and taillights.

||
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
* Option/accessory.
572
Related information
Vehicle status (p. 570)
Sending vehicle information to the work- shop (p. 572)
Navigating in the center display's views(p. 113)
Volvo ID (p. 26)
Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 500)
Sending vehicle information to the workshop 9
Vehicle-related information can be sent at any time from the vehicle, e.g. if you schedulea visit to a workshop and would like to assistyour workshop by providing additional basicinformation. Sending vehicle information isnot the same as scheduling service.
1. Open the Car Status app from App view
in the center display.
2. Tap
Appointments.
3. Tap
Send vehicle data.
> A message confirming that vehicle-rela- ted information has been sent will appear at the top of the center display.You can cancel data transmission bytapping the checkbox in the activityindicator. Information is sent via the vehicle's Internet connection 10
.
Vehicle information can be accessed by any retailer if they are provided with your vehicle identification number (VIN 11
).
Vehicle information contentsThe most recently saved vehicle-related infor- mation will be sent (the last time the vehicle was turned on). This includes informationregarding:
service requirements
time since last service was performed
function status
fluid levels
mileage (odometer reading)
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN 11
)
software version
diagnostic information.
Related information
Scheduling service and repairs (p. 571)
Vehicle status (p. 570)
Navigating in the center display's views(p. 113)
Internet-connected vehicle
* (p. 500)
9
Certain markets only.
10 There may be a charge for transmitting data over the Internet, depending on your service plan.
11 Vehicle Identification Number.

||
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
580and display messages are used to alert the driver. Some engine variants have both sys-tems. Contact a Volvo retailer for more infor-mation. Change the engine oil and oil filter according to the schedule specified in the Warranty andMaintenance Records Information booklet.Oils of a higher grade than that specified maybe used. If the vehicle is driven in adverse con-ditions, Volvo recommends using an oil with ahigher grade than that specified.
Related information

Checking and filling engine oil (p. 580)
Engine oil specifications (p. 636)
Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)
Checking and filling engine oil
The engine oil level is monitored by an elec- tronic oil level sensor.
Viewing oil level in the center display
Example of the oil level graphic in the center display
The oil level can be viewed using the elec- tronic oil level gauge in the center display oncethe vehicle has been started. The oil levelshould be checked regularly. 1. Open the
Car Status app from App view
in the center display.
2. Tap
Status to display the oil level.
NOTE
The system cannot directly detect changes when the oil is filled or drained. The vehiclemust have been driven approximately30 km (20 miles) and have been stationary5 minutes on a level surface and with theengine off before the correct oil level willbe displayed.
NOTE
If the conditions for measuring oil level are not properly fulfilled (time after engineshutdown, vehicle inclination, ambient temperature, etc.) the message
No value
available will be shown in the center dis-
play. This does not mean that anything is
wrong in the vehicle systems.
CAUTION
If this symbol is shown, the oil pressure may be too low. Stopthe vehicle as soon as possibleand have it towed to a workshop
– an authorized Volvo workshop is recom-mended.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
581
Filling engine oil
Filler pipe12
,13
It may be necessary to top up engine oil between regularly scheduled services. Noaction is necessary with regard to engine oillevel until a message appears in the instru-ment panel.
WARNING
If the message Engine oil level Service
required is displayed, drive to a workshop
– an authorized Volvo workshop is recom- mended. The oil level may be too high.
WARNING
Do not spill oil on the hot exhaust pipes as this could cause a fire.
CAUTION
If the messageEngine oil level low Refill
1 liter is displayed, fill only with the speci-
fied volume, e.g. 1 liter (1 quart).
Related information
Engine oil (p. 579)
Engine oil specifications (p. 636)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Vehicle status (p. 570)
Contacting Volvo (p. 26)
Coolant
The coolant helps ensure that excess heat is distributed in the circuit in order to, for exam-ple, warm up the start battery or provideheating to the passenger compartment.
To avoid deterioration of the cooling system, engine trouble, etc., only approved Volvo cool-ant should be used. Recommended grade: Volvo-approved pre-
mixed coolant. If concentrated coolant is used, mix with 50% water of acceptable quality (i.e.not salt water, etc.). Consult a Volvo retailer ifyou have any questions. To avoid deterioration of the cooling system, engine trouble, etc., only approved Volvo cool-ant should be used.
WARNING
Coolant is hazardous if ingested and could cause damage to organs (kidneys). Theproduct contains ethylene glycol, inhibitor,water, etc.
Related information
Refilling coolant (p. 582)
12
Engines with an electronic oil level sensor do not have a dipstick.
13 The layout of the engine compartment may vary depending on model and engine variant.