maintenance VOLVO V60 2012 Owner's Manual
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08 Maintenance and service
Lamps
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.321 Dipped beam, halogen
1. Detach the headlamp, see page 319.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Detach the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. The guide pin on the lamp should be
straight up when it is fitted and a clicking
sound should be heard when it clicks into
place.
Reinstall the parts in reverse order.
Main beam, Halogen
1. Detach the headlamp.
2. Remove the cover, see page 320
3. Detach the bulb by turning anticlockwise
and then pulling straight out
4. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
5. Replace the bulb and align it in the socket
and turn clockwise in order to secure it. It
can be secured in one position.
Reinstall the parts in reverse order.
Extra main beam, ABL headlamps*
1. Detach the headlamp.
2. Remove the cover, see page 320.
3. Detach the bulb by turning anticlockwise
and then pulling straight out
4. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
5. Replace the bulb and align it in the socket
and turn clockwise in order to secure it. It
can only be secured in one position.
Reinstall the parts in reverse order.
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Direction indicators/flashers
1. Detach the headlamp.
2. Detach the cover by pulling it straight out.
3. Pull the bulb holder in order to extract the
bulb.
4. Press and simultaneously turn the bulb to
detach it.
Reinstall the parts in reverse order.
Lamp housing, rear
The reversing, fog and direction indicator bulbs
in the rear lamp cluster are replaced from inside
the cargo area.
1. Open the panel.
2. Remove the insulation that is fitted in front
of the bulb holder by pulling it straight out.
3. Press down the catch and pull out the bulb
holder.
4. Remove the blown bulb by pressing it in
and turning anticlockwise.
5. Fit a new bulb, press down and turn clock-
wise.
6. Press down the catch when the bulb holder
is refitted.7. Refit the insulation and panel.
NOTE
If an error message remains after the broken
bulb has been replaced then we recom-
mend that you visit an authorised Volvo
workshop.
Location of rear bulbs
Lamp lens, right-hand side
Brake light (LED)
Direction indicators
Reversing lamp
Rear fog lamp (driver's side)
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323 Number plate lighting
1. Remove the screws with a screwdriver.
2. Carefully detach the whole lamp housing
and withdraw it.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Refit the whole lamp housing and screw it
into place.
Lighting, cargo area
G031942
1. Insert a screwdriver and gently prize so
that the lamp housing comes loose.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Check that the bulb illuminates and press
back the lamp housing.
Vanity mirror lighting
Removal of lamp lens
1. Insert a screwdriver under the lamp lens
and gently prize up the lug on the edge.
2. Carefully detach and lift aside the lamp
lens.
3. Pull the bulb straight out to the side and
replace it with a new one.
Attaching the lamp lens1. Refit the lamp lens.
2. Press it into place.
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Specification, bulbs
LightingWAType
Dipped beam,
halogen55H7 LL
Main beam,
Halogen65H9
Extra main
beam, ABL65H9
Front direction
indicators21HY21W
Courtesy light-
ing front3T10 Socket
W2.1x9.5d
Glovebox light-
ing5Socket SV8.5
Length 43 mm
Vanity mirror
lighting1.2T5 Socket
W2x4.6d
Cargo area
lighting10Socket SV8.5
Length 43 mm
Number plate
lighting5C5W LL
Direction indi-
cators, rear21PY21W SV
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LightingWAType
Reversing lamp21P21W LL
Rear fog lamp21H21W LL
AWatt
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08 Maintenance and service
Wiper blades and washer fluid
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325 Wiper blades
Service position
In order to change, clean or lift the wiper blades
(for scraping off ice from the windscreen) they
must be in service position.
1. Turn the remote control key to key position
0, see page 80, and keep the remote con-
trol key in the ignition switch.
2. Move the right-hand stalk switch up for
about 1 second. The wipers then move to
standing straight up.
The wipers return to the starting position when
the car is started.
Replacing the wiper bladesLift up the wiper arm. Press the button
located on the wiper blade mounting and
pull straight out parallel with the wiper arm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until a "click"
is heard.
Check that the blade is firmly installed.
G021763
NOTE
The wiper blades are different lengths. The
blade on the driver's side is longer than the
blade on the passenger side.
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Replacing the wiper blades, rear window
1. Fold out the wiper arm.
2. Grip the inner section of the blade (by the
arrow).
3. Turn anticlockwise to use the blade's end
position against the wiper arm as a lever to
detach the blade more easily.
4. Press the new wiper blade into position.
Check that it is firmly installed.
5. Lower the wiper arm.
CleaningFor cleaning wiper blades and windscreen, see
page 344 and onwards.
IMPORTANT
Check the wiper blades regularly.
Neglected maintenance shortens the serv-
ice life of the wiper blades.
Filling washer fluid
The windscreen and headlamp washers share
a common reservoir.
IMPORTANT
Use washer fluid with antifreeze during the
winter to avoid freezing in the pump, reser-
voir and hoses.
For capacities, see page 361.
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08 Maintenance and service
Battery
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327 Operation
The service life and function of the battery is
influenced by factors such as the number of
starts, discharging, driving style, driving con-
ditions, climatic conditions etc.
•Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running.
•Check that the cables to the battery are
correctly connected and properly tight-
ened.
WARNING
•The battery can generate oxyhydrogen
gas, which is highly explosive. A spark
can be formed if a jump lead is con-
nected incorrectly, and this can be
enough for the battery to explode.
•The battery contains sulphuric acid,
which can cause serious burns.
•If sulphuric acid comes into contact
with eyes, skin or clothing, flush with
large quantities of water. If acid
splashes into the eyes - seek medical
attention immediately.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it
becomes discharged repeatedly.
The life of the battery is affected by several
factors, including driving conditions and cli-
mate. Battery starting capacity decreases
gradually with time and therefore needs to
be recharged if the car is not used for a
longer time or when it is only driven short
distances. Extreme cold further limits star-
ting capacity.
To maintain the battery in good condition, at
least 15 minutes of driving/week is recom-
mended or that the battery is connected to
a battery charger with automatic trickle
charging.
A battery that is kept fully charged has a
maximum service life.
IMPORTANT
Never use a quick charger to charge the
battery.
IMPORTANT
If the following instruction is not observed
then the energy saving function for infotain-
ment may be temporarily disengaged, and/
or the message in the information display
about the main battery's state of charge
may be temporarily inapplicable, following
the connection of an external battery or bat-
tery charger:
•The negative battery terminal on the
car's main battery must never be used
for connecting an external battery or
battery charger - only the car chassis
may be used as the grounding point.
See the section "Start assistance" - for a
description of how the cable clamps must
be attached.
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Symbols on the battery
Use protective goggles.
Further information in the
owner's manual.
Store the battery out of
the reach of children.
The battery contains cor-
rosive acid.
Avoid sparks and naked
flames.
Risk of explosion.
Must be taken for recy-
cling.
NOTE
An expended battery must be recycled in an
environmentally responsible manner - it
contains lead.
Replacing the main battery
RemovalFirst of all: Take the remote control key from
the ignition switch and wait at least 5 minutes
before any electrical connections are touched
- this is because the car's electrical system
needs to store the necessary information to
control modules.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.329
Open the clips on the front cover and
remove the cover.
Release the rubber moulding so that the
rear cover is free.
Remove the rear cover by screwing one
quarter turn and lifting it away.
WARNING
Connect and remove the positive and neg-
ative cables in the correct order.
Detach the black negative cable.
Detach the red positive cable.
Detach the ventilation hose from the bat-
tery.
Loosen the screw holding the battery
clamp.
Move the battery to the side and lift it up.
Cross-stay on the R-Design*
Cross-stay and plenum chamber cover.
Cars with R-Design have a cross-stay that
must be removed before the main battery can
be replaced.
1. Remove the plenum chamber covers on
the right and left-hand sides. Prize carefully
with a plastic knife or similar.
2. Loosen and remove the screws (one on the
right and one on the left-hand side) that
hold the cross-stay.
3. Remove the cross-stay.
> Now the main battery can be removed
in accordance with the previous section.
•Fitting the cross-stay takes place in the
reverse order.
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330* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
Tighten the screws to 30 Nm. Check the
torque with a torque wrench.
Fitting
1. Lower the battery into the battery box.
2. Move the battery inward and to the side
until it reaches the rear edge of the box.
3. Tighten the clamp that holds the battery.
4. Connect the ventilation hose.
> Check that it is correctly connected to
both battery and outlet in the body.
5. Connect the red positive cable.
6. Connect the black negative cable.
7. Press in the rear cover. (See Removal).8. Fit the rubber moulding. (See Removal).
9. Align the front cover and secure it with the
clips. (See removal).
For more information on the car's main battery
- see page 369
Eco Start/Stop DRIVe*
Cars with the Start/Stop function are equipped
with two 12 V batteries - one extra powerful
battery for starting and one standby battery
that helps during the Eco Start/Stop DRIVe
function's starting sequence.
For more information on Start/Stop - see
page 123.
For more information on the car's main battery
- see page 116 and 369.
BatteryStartSupport
Cold
start
capacity
A, CCA
(A)760120B
180C
SizeD,
L×W×H
(mm)278×175×190150×90×106B
150×90×130C
Capacity
(Ah)708B
10C
AIn accordance with the SAE standard.BRight-hand drive or left-hand drive cars with manual gear-
box.
CLeft-hand drive D3 with automatic gearbox.DLargest possible size.
IMPORTANT
When replacing batteries in cars with the
Start/Stop function, the AGM1 type batter-
ies must be fitted.
1Absorbed Glass Mat
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