wiper fluid VOLVO S60 2006 Owners Manual

frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
Activating the rain sensor:
1. Turn the ignition key to at least position I and put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.
2. Press button 2.
An LED in the button will light up to indicate that the rain sensor is active.
Deactivating the rain sensor:
Press button 2.
or
Move the windshield wiper lever down to another position.
Moving the lever up will not deactivate the rain sensor. Doing so will cause the wipers to sweep the windshield until
the lever is released, at which time the wipers return to rain sensor mode.
Continuous wiper function
Wipers operate at "high" speed
CAUTION:
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the car in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain sensor function is
left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.
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Headlight wiper/washer (certain models)
When the lever is pulled to wash the windshield, high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights.
CAUTION:
Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield to avoid scratching the glass.
To conserve washer fluid in driving conditions where the windshield washers are used frequently, the headlights will
only be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10- minute period.
When approximately 1 US quart (1 liter) remains in the washer fluid reservoir, the headlights will not be washed
when the lever is pulled to conserve washer fluid for the windshield.
NOTE: R-models are also equipped with headlight wipers, which are activated along with the washer function.
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Hazard warning flashers, rear window/sideview mirror defroster, heated
front seats
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Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Vehicle Event Data (Black Box)
Your vehicle's driving and safety systems employ computers that monitor, and share with each other, information
about your vehicle's operation. One or more of these computers may store what they monitor, either during normal
vehicle operation or in a crash or near-crash event. Stored information may be read and used by:
Volvo Car Corporation
service and repair facilities
law enforcement or government agencies
others who may assert a legal right to know, or who obtain your consent to know such information.
Applicable warranties
In accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian regulations, the following list of warranties is provided
New Car 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 the Federal warranties; other warranties are provided as required by state/provincial law. Refer to your
separate Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for detailed information concerning each of the warranties.
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Maintaining your car
Owner maintenance
Periodic maintenance requirements and intervals are described in your vehicleÕs Warranty and Service Records
Information booklet.
The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Each time the car is refueled:
Check the engine oil level
Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and tail lights
Monthly:
Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
Check that engine coolant and other fluid levels are between the indicated "min" and "max" markings.
Clean interior glass surfaces with a glass cleaner and soft paper towels.
Wipe driver information displays with a soft cloth.
Visually inspect battery terminals for corrosion. Corrosion may indicate a loose terminal connector, or a battery near
the end of its useful service life. Consult your Volvo retailer for additional information.
As needed:
Wash the car, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be caused by a buildup of dirt, and corrosion that
can be caused by salt residues.
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Engine specifications174
Environmentiii
F
Federal Clean Air Act136
FIX NEXT SERVICE28
Floor mats63
Fluids169
Fog light27
Fog light, rear154
Front fog light, changing153
Front park assist109
Front seat - backrest59
Front seats58
Front seats - heated37
Front seats - manual adjustment58
Front seats - power60
Front suspension171
Fuel82
Fuel filler capii , 84
Fuel filler doorii , 84
Fuel Formulations83
Fuel gauge24
Fuel tank, capacity167
Fuses157
G
Gasoline82
Gear position89
Geartronic92
Geartronic - manual shifting93
General informationii
Generator173
Generator warning light27
Glossary of tire terminology120
Glove compartment67
Grocery bag holder69
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)121
H
Handling88
Hazard warning flashers37
Head restraint - center, rear69
Headlight wiper blades146
Headlights34
Heated front seats37 , 54
High beam flash34
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Moonroof46
Multifilter with air quality sensor55
O
Occupant safety2
Occupant Weight Sensor8
Octane rating82
Odometer24
Oil pressure27
Oil quality142
Opening the trunk from the inside76
Opening/locking the trunk75
Owner maintenance137
P
P Park90
, 92
Paint - color code133
Park assist109
Parking brake27 , 41
Parking light bulb, changing152
Periodic owner-performed maintenance137
Permissible axle weight121
Polishing131
Power moonroof46
Power seat60
Power steering fluid145
Power steering, speed sensitive88
Power sunroof46
PremAiriii
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING102
R
Radiator141
Radio181
Rain sensor - windshield wipers35
Reading lights62
Rear park assist109
Rear seat, folding backrests68
Rear suspension171
Rear window defroster37
Rearview mirror/door mirrors44
Recirculation54 , 58
REDUCE SPEED28
Refrigerant (A/C system)50
Refueling81, 84
Remote control - central locking system73
Replacing the battery147
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Vehicle weights166
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)164
Volvo and the environmentiii
W
W - Winter91
, 93
Warning symbol in center of dashboard25
Warranties136
Washer fluid reservoir141 , 144
Washing the car130
Waxing131
Weight distribution88
Weights166
Windshield washer fluid reservoir144
Windshield wipers35
Winter/Wet driving mode107
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