windscreen VOLVO V60 2012 Owner's Guide

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.
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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.
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Wiper blades and washer fluid
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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
Fuses
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.335
General fuses, engine compartmentOn the inside of the cover there are tweezers
that facilitate the procedure for the removal
and fitting of fuses.
Positions (see preceding illustration)Engine compartment, upper
Engine compartment, front
Engine compartment, lower
These fuses are all located in the engine com-
partment box. The fuses in (C) are located
under (A).
On the inside of the cover is a label that shows
the location of the fuses.
•Fuses 1-7 and 42-44 are of the "Midi Fuse"
type and must only be replaced by a work-
shop
1.
•Fuses 8-15 and 34 are of the "JCASE" type
and should be replaced by a workshop1.
•Fuses 16-33 and 35-41 are of the "Mini
Fuse" type.
FunctionA
Primary fuse for the central elec-
tronic module (CEM) with fuse
box B under the glovebox
A
50
Primary fuse for the central elec-
tronic module (CEM) with fuse
box B under the glovebox50
Primary fuse for central electri-
cal unit in cargo areaA60
Primary fuse for central electri-
cal unit in passenger compart-
ment with fuse box A under the
glovebox
A
60
Primary fuse for central electri-
cal unit in passenger compart-
ment with fuse box A under the
glovebox
A
60
--
PTC element, air preheater*A100
Headlamp washers*20
Windscreen wipers30
FunctionA
Parking heater*25
Ventilation fanA40
--
ABS pump40
ABS valves20
--
Headlamp levelling*, Active
Xenon headlamps - ABL*10
Primary fuse for the central elec-
tronic module (CEM) with fuse
box B under the glovebox20
ABS5
Speed related power steering*5
Engine control module, Trans-
mission control module, Air-
bags10
Heated washer nozzles*10
1An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.
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Fuses
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.339
Box AFunctionA
Folding head restraint*15
Infotainment control module5
Audio control module*
Digital radio*, TV*10
Audio15
Telematics*, Bluetooth*5
--
Sun roof*, Interior lighting
roof, Climate sensor5
12 V socket, tunnel console15
Seat heating, rear right*15
Seat heating, rear left*15
--
Seat heating (passenger
side)15
Seat heating (driver's side)15
Box AFunctionA
Parking assistance*, Park-
ing camera*, Towbar control
module *
BLIS*5
AWD control module*10
Active chassis Four-C*10
Box BFunctionA
Rear window wiper15
--
Interior lighting, Driver's
door control panel, power
windows, Power seats,
front*, Remote controlled
garage door opener*7.5
Information display (DIM)5
Adaptive cruise control,
ACC*, collision warning sys-
tem*10
Interior lighting, Rain sensor7.5
Steering wheel module7.5
Box BFunctionA
Central locking system, fuel
filler flap10
Rear window washer15
Windscreen washers15
Unlocking, tailgate10
--
Fuel pump20
Climate panel5
Steering lock15
Siren alarm*, Data link con-
nector OBDII5
--
Airbags10
Collision warning system5
Accelerator pedal, PTC ele-
ment air preheater*, Dim-
ming, interior rearview mir-
ror*, Seat heating, rear*7.5
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08 Maintenance and service
Car care
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Washing the car
Wash the car as soon as it becomes dirty.
Wash the car in a car wash with oil separator.
Use car shampoo.
•Remove bird droppings from the paintwork
as soon as possible. Bird droppings con-
tain chemicals that affect and discolour
paintwork very quickly. An authorised
Volvo workshop is recommended for the
removal of any discoloration.
•Hose down the underbody.
•Rinse the entire car to remove loose dirt.
Do not spray directly onto the locks.
•Wash using a sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of lukewarm water.
•Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm
soap solution or car shampoo.
•Use cold degreasing agent on very dirty
surfaces.
•Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or
a water scraper.
WARNING
Always have the engine cleaned by a work-
shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is
hot.
IMPORTANT
Dirty headlamps have impaired functional-
ity. Clean them regularly, when refuelling for
example.
NOTE
Outside lighting such as headlamps, fog
lamps and rear lamps may temporarily have
condensation on the inside of the lens. This
is normal, all exterior lighting is designed to
withstand this. Condensation is normally
vented out of the lamp housing when the
lamp has been switched on for a time.
Cleaning the wiper bladesAsphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades,
as well as insects, ice etc. on the windscreen,
impair the service life of wiper blades.
For cleaning:
–Set the wiper blades in service position,
see page 325.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windscreen reg-
ularly with lukewarm soap solution or car
shampoo.
Do not use any strong solvents.
Automatic car washesAn automatic car wash is a simple and quick
way of washing the car, but it cannot reach
everywhere. Handwashing the car is recom-
mended for achieving optimum results.
NOTE
During the first few months a new car must
only be handwashed. This is because the
paintwork is more sensitive when it is new.
High-pressure washingWhen using high-pressure washing, use
sweeping movements and make sure that the
nozzle does not come closer than 30 cm to the
surface of the car (the distance applies to all
exterior parts). Do not spray directly onto the
locks.
Testing the brakes
WARNING
Always test the brakes after washing the
car, including the parking brake, to ensure
that moisture and corrosion do not attack
the brake linings and reduce braking per-
formance.
Lightly depress the brake pedal now and then
when driving long distances in rain or slush.
The heat from the friction causes the brake lin-
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10 Alphabetical Index
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390
G
Gearbox...................................................117
automatic............................................ 117
manual................................................117
Gear selector inhibitor.............................119
Gear selector inhibitor, mechanical disen-
gagement................................................. 120
Geartronic................................................ 118
Glass
laminated/reinforced........................... 100
Global opening........................................ 153
Glovebox................................................. 216
locking.................................................. 61
Gross vehicle weight...............................355
GSI - Gear selector assistance................ 125
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 91
Headlamp levelling.................................... 88
Headlamp pattern, adjusting..................... 93
Headlamp pattern adjustment
Active Bending Lights .......................... 94Headlamps............................................... 319
Head restraint
centre seat, rear.................................... 84
lowering.......................................... 85, 86
Heated washer nozzles.............................. 98
Heating.................................................... 158
rearview and door mirrors.................. 103
rear window........................................ 103
seats...................................................157
Heat-reflecting windscreen...................... 100
High engine temperature......................... 283
High-pressure headlamp washing............. 98
HomeLink
Ÿ .............................................. 137
Home safe lighting..................................... 93
Hoot........................................................... 87
Horn........................................................... 87
I
IAQS – Interior Air Quality System........... 153
IC – Inflatable Curtain................................ 26
Ignition keys............................................... 80
Immobiliser................................................ 47Indicator lamps, PCC................................ 49
Inflatable curtain........................................ 26
Information and warning symbols............. 74
Information button, PCC............................ 49
Information displays.................................. 73
Infotainment system ...............................220
basic functions ..................................223
menus ................................................ 263
overview ............................................. 222
source buttons ................................... 222
voice control....................................... 259
Inlaid mats............................................... 216
Instrument lighting, see Lighting................ 88
Instrument overview
left-hand drive....................................... 70
right-hand drive.................................... 72
Instruments and controls........................... 70
Interior lighting, see Lighting..................... 92
Interior rearview mirror............................. 104
automatic dimming............................. 104
Intermittent wiping..................................... 97
iPodŸ, connection................................... 240
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Towing capacity....................................... 355
Towing equipment................................... 284
specifications...................................... 285
Towing eye.............................................. 290
TPMS – Tyre Pressure Monitoring........... 303
Trailer.......................................................283
cable...................................................283
driving with a trailer............................283
snaking............................................... 288
Trailer stability assist ..............................168
Trailer Stability Assist..............................288
Transmission............................................ 117
Transponder............................................ 100
Trip computer.......................................... 166
Trip meter.................................................. 77
TSA - trailer stability assist .............168, 288
TV............................................................. 246
Type approval, remote control key sys-
tem........................................................... 370
Type designation..................................... 352
Tyres
direction of rotation............................294
driving characteristics......................... 294
maintenance....................................... 294pressure.............................................. 301
puncture repair................................... 305
specifications...................................... 296
speed ratings...................................... 297
tread wear indicators.......................... 295
tyre pressure monitoring..................... 303
winter tyres......................................... 296
U
Unlocking
from the inside...................................... 60
from the outside................................... 59
USB, connection...................................... 240
V
Vanity mirror......................................92, 217
Ventilation................................................ 154
Vibration damper..................................... 284
Voice control, mobile phone....................259
Volvo Sensus............................................. 79
W
Warning lamp
adaptive cruise control....................... 175
collision warning system.................... 193
stability and traction control system. . 168
Warning lamps
airbags SRS.......................................... 76
alternator not charging......................... 76
fault in brake system............................ 76
low oil pressure..................................... 76
parking brake applied........................... 76
seatbelt reminder.................................. 76
warning.................................................76
Warning sound
collision warning system.................... 193
Warning symbol, airbag system................ 19
Warning triangle....................................... 302
Washer fluid, filling................................... 326
Washer nozzles, heated............................. 98
Washers
rear window.......................................... 98
washer fluid, filling.............................. 326
windscreen........................................... 98
Water and dirt-repellent coating.............. 100
Water-repellent surface, cleaning............ 345
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Waxing..................................................... 345
Weights
kerb weight......................................... 355
Wheels
changing............................................. 298
installation........................................... 299
rims..................................................... 295
snow chains........................................ 296
spare wheel........................................ 299
Wheels and tyres..................................... 294
Whiplash injury, WHIPS............................. 27
WHIPS
child seat/booster cushion................... 27
whiplash injury...................................... 27
Windows, rearview and door mirrors....... 100
Windscreen washing.................................. 98
Windscreen wipers.................................... 97
rain sensor............................................ 97
Winter driving........................................... 271
Winter tyres.............................................. 296
Wiper blades............................................ 325
changing............................................. 325
cleaning.............................................. 326
replacing, rear window.......................326
service position................................... 325Wipers and washing.................................. 97
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