VOLVO V60 2011 Owners Manual

08 Maintenance and service
Engine compartment
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IMPORTANT
•A high content of chlorine, chlorides
and other salts may cause corrosion in
the cooling system.
•Always use coolant with anti-corrosion
agent as recommended by Volvo.
•Ensure that the coolant mixture is 50%
water and 50% coolant.
•Mix the coolant with approved quality
tap water. In the event of any doubt
about water quality, used ready-mixed
coolant in accordance with Volvo rec-
ommendations.
•When changing coolant/replacing cool-
ing system components, flush the cool-
ing system clean with approved quality
tap water or flush with ready-mixed
coolant.
•The engine must only be run with a well-
filled cooling system. High tempera-
tures may occur, causing a risk of dam-
age (cracks) to the cylinder head.
For capacities and for standards regarding
water quality, see page 352.
Check the coolant regularlyThe level must lie between the MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion tank. If the system isnot filled sufficiently, high temperatures could
occur, causing a risk of damage to the engine.
WARNING
Coolant can be very hot. If the coolant
requires topping up when the engine is at
operating temperature, unscrew the expan-
sion tank cap slowly to gently release the
overpressure.
Brake and clutch fluid
Checking the levelBrake and clutch fluid have a common reser-
voir. The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks that are visible inside the reservoir.
Check the level regularly.
Change the brake fluid every other year or at
every other regular service.
For capacities and recommended fluid grade,
see page 352. The fluid should be changed
annually on cars driven in conditions requiring
hard, frequent braking, such as driving in
mountains or tropical climates with high
humidity.
WARNING
If the brake fluid is under the MIN level in the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further
before topping up the brake fluid. Volvo rec-
ommends that the reason for the loss of
brake fluid is investigated by an authorised
Volvo workshop.
Filling
Brake fluid reservoir location.
The fluid reservoir is protected under the cover
over the cold zone in the engine compartment.
The round cover must be removed first before
the reservoir cap can be reached.
1. Turn and open the cover located on the
covering.
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2. Unscrew the reservoir cap and fill the fluid.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks, which are located on the
inside of the reservoir.
IMPORTANT
Do not forget to refit the cap.
Power steering fluid
IMPORTANT
Keep the area around the power steering
fluid reservoir clean when checking. The
cover must not be opened.
Check the level frequently. The fluid does not
require changing. The fluid level must bebetween the MIN and MAX marks. For capaci-
ties and recommended fluid grade, see
page 352.
NOTE
If a fault should arise in the power steering
system or if the engine is switched off and
the car must be towed, it can still be steered.
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08 Maintenance and service
Lamps
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313 General
All bulbs are specified, see page 317. Bulbs
and spotlights that are of a special type or that
are only suitable for replacement by a work-
shop are:
•General interior lighting in the roof, reading
lamps
•Glovebox lighting
•Courtesy lighting
•Direction indicators, door mirror
•Approach lighting
•Brake light
•Rear side position lamps, position lamps
•Xenon, Active Xenon lamps
•LED lamps, general
WARNING
On cars equipped with Xenon lamps, head-
lamp replacement must be performed at a
workshop - an authorised Volvo workshop
is recommended. The lamp must be han-
dled with extreme caution because it is
equipped with a high voltage unit.
IMPORTANT
Never touch the glass part of the bulbs with
your fingers. Grease and oils from your fin-
gers are vaporised by the heat, coating the
reflector and then causing damage.
Headlamps front
All of the headlamp bulbs are replaced via the
engine compartment. Loosen and remove the
whole headlamp.
WARNING
Always switch off the ignition and remove
the remote control key before starting to
replace a bulb.
Removing the headlamp1.
Press the START-/STOP ENGINE button
quickly.
2. (Upper illustration)
Pull out the headlamp's locking pins.
Release the headlamp by alternately
tilting and pulling it out.
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IMPORTANT
Do not pull the electrical cable, only the con-
nector.
3. (Lower illustration)
Detach the headlamp connector by
pressing down the clip with your thumb.
At the same time, guide out the con-
nector with your other hand.
4. Lift out the headlamp and place it on a soft
surface to avoid scratching the lens.
5. Replace the bulb in question.
Securing the headlamp
1. Plug in the connector, a clicking sound
should be heard.2. Reinstall the headlamp and locking pins.
The short pin is fitted closest to the grille.
Check that they are correctly inserted.
3. Check the lighting.
The headlamp must be mounted and the con-
nector correctly installed before the lighting is
switched on or the remote control key is
inserted into the ignition switch.
Removing the cover
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 313.
1. Unscrew the cover's four screws with the
tool (1) in the tool kit, see page 288. They
should not be detached completely.
(3 - 4 turns are sufficient.)
IMPORTANT
Use the tool in the toolkit to remove and
attach this correctly.
2. Slide the cover to one side.
3. Remove the cover.
Reinstall the cover in reverse order.
Dipped beam, halogen
1. Detach the headlamp, see page 313.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Detach the bulb by pulling it straight out.
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.315
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 314
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, Xenon*
1. Detach the headlamp.
2. Remove the cover, see page 314.
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.
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.
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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)
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.
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317 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
Removing the mirror glass
1. Insert a screwdriver under the lamp lens
and gently prize up the lug on the edge.
2. Carefully detach and lift aside the mirror
glass.
3. Pull the bulb straight out and replace with
a new one.
Securing the lamp lens1. Refit the mirror glass.
2. Press it into place.
Specification, bulbs
LightingWType
Extra main beam,
Xenon, ABL65H9
Dipped beam, hal-
ogen55H7 LL
Main beam, Halo-
gen65H9
Front direction
indicators21HY21W
Cargo area light-
ing, number plate
lighting10Tubular
lamp
SV8.5
Vanity mirror1.2w2x4.6d
12v
Glovebox lighting5Tubular
lamp
SV8.5
Direction indica-
tors, rear21SVPY21W
Rear fog lamp21H21W
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LightingWType
Reversing lamp21P21W
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08 Maintenance and service
Wiper blades and washer fluid
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319 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. Make sure that the driver's door is closed.
2. Insert the remote control key in the ignition
switch.
3. Set the remote control key in ignition posi-
tion II, see page 81.
4. Turn the remote control key to key position
0 and keep the remote control key in the
ignition switch.5. 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 blades
Lift 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.
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NOTE
The wiper blades are different lengths. The
blade on the driver's side is longer than the
blade on the passenger side.
CleaningFor cleaning wiper blades and windscreen, see
page 336 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
Add washer antifreeze during the winter so
that the fluid does not freeze in the pump,
reservoir and hoses.
For capacities, see page 352.
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